After the Brave and the Bold,what would you like the next animated series to be like?

[Spider-Kurt!]

A Legends ofthe Dark Knight/early years style show?

A new version of the Justice League?

A continuation of the Bruce Timm B:TAS or JLU universe?

Something based on the Nolan/Bale movie universe?

World's Finest/Batman/Superman?

Other?

 

[SuperFerret]

I know this isn't the place for it, but I think that the other DCU characters need a shot at an animated series, and I don't see (or want) Brave and the Bold ending soon.

 

[Spider-Kurt!]

I agree. Did you have any particular characters in mind?

 

[SuperFerret]

The Flash has an interesting enough mythos to carry a series. A Green Lantern series would be awesome too.

 

[Jochimus]

Well, in terms of Batman, each animated series since the '90s has been predicated on taking a new approach to the character - the retro-'30s noirish "B:TAS" was followed by the futuristic Old-Bruce-Wayne's-Successor series "Batman Beyond", which was followed by the Begins-inspired Young-Bruce-Wayne series "The Batman", which was followed by the current Tribute-To-Silver-Age-Wackiness "The Brave & The Bold". I think the next Batman cartoon should follow suit and do its own thing to appeal to a wide audience.

In terms of other DC heroes, a new Superman cartoon would be nice since it's obvious now we're not getting a new movie anytime soon, but I agree I think it's time for another DC hero to have the spotlight on them. I'd kind of like to see a Plastic Man series spun off of TB&TB with Tom Kenny reprising the role; failing that, a Green Lantern series would be cool.

 

[Spider-Kurt!]

The Flash has an interesting enough mythos to carry a series. A Green Lantern series would be awesome too.

While I like both ideas,I think a GL series has the strongest chance and is the most likely choice of series.

 

[Spider-Kurt!]

Well, in terms of Batman, each animated series since the '90s has been predicated on taking a new approach to the character - the retro-'30s noirish "B:TAS" was followed by the futuristic Old-Bruce-Wayne's-Successor series "Batman Beyond", which was followed by the Begins-inspired Young-Bruce-Wayne series "The Batman", which was followed by the current Tribute-To-Silver-Age-Wackiness "The Brave & The Bold". I think the next Batman cartoon should follow suit and do its own thing to appeal to a wide audience.

In terms of other DC heroes, a new Superman cartoon would be nice since it's obvious now we're not getting a new movie anytime soon, but I agree I think it's time for another DC hero to have the spotlight on them. I'd kind of like to see a Plastic Man series spun off of TB&TB with Tom Kenny reprising the role; failing that, a Green Lantern series would be cool.

Nice breakdown summary!

 

[mothy]

I know this isn't the place for it, but I think that the other DCU characters need a shot at an animated series, and I don't see (or want) Brave and the Bold ending soon.

true. but as a batman fan first and foremost, i naturally want to see him receive new treatments. but only after brave and the bold has run it's course. i don't want that to end prematurely. it's solid.

 

[JackIvyGB]

I would hold off on a new Batman cartoon until Nolan decides he's done with Batman, then I would do a series that continues in the Nolan continuity. I feel like Nolan is sort of setting up his films so that by the end of the 3rd one, we'll have the Batman status quo in place:

-A fully skilled and learned Batman
-A solid suit design after testing out different suits designs in Begins, TDK and the third film
-The manor, the fully decked out cave, multiple bat vehicles, including a new batmobile
-Gordon as comissioner

I think it'd be a shame to just ditch all that set-up after 3 films if the next director comes along and decides he wants to make a different type of Batman film.

That said, I'd like to see a cartoon that continues the Nolan continuity, keeping the realism and plausibility (within the parameters of the detail possible in an animated series). When new villains come out, they are done in a similar fashion to how the villains that appear in the films are.

Perhaps, the series could even delve into some of the elements of the mythos that nolan didn't touch either because he didn't get to it or because he had no intent to, like Robin, Batgirl, Nightwing certain villains, etc.

 

[returntovoid]

A continuation of the Bruce Timm B:TAS or JLU universe?

I'd like to see a continuation to Bruce Timm and Paul Dini's Batman.

 

[MysterioMenace]

To be honest, I think Batman: The Animated Series has to be one of the greatest cartoons ever made. It truly stands the test of time. So I’m for anything Timm/Dini in the DC Universe. I especially like the idea of giving the somewhat lesser bigger named DC heroes their own personal series. I’d love to see what Timm and Dini could or would do for Green Lantern or especially Flash. Both these characters have always been short changed, but I’ve always preferred them over two of the big three; Superman and Wonder Woman. In fact, Flash would be my favorite DC hero after Batman.

 

[Drz]

Trinity show would be cool. Batman, Superman & Wonder Woman kicking ass together. Or another Justice League show.

 

[Oddzball]

I know this isn't the place for it, but I think that the other DCU characters need a shot at an animated series, and I don't see (or want) Brave and the Bold ending soon.

Not a likey sell, ut a Challengers of the Unknown series could work if you kept it in the vein of Arnold Drake or Ron Goulart's CotU novel.

 

[Sonic1002]

two words: booster. gold.

 

[Spider-Kurt!]

I would hold off on a new Batman cartoon until Nolan decides he's done with Batman, then I would do a series that continues in the Nolan continuity. I feel like Nolan is sort of setting up his films so that by the end of the 3rd one, we'll have the Batman status quo in place:

-A fully skilled and learned Batman
-A solid suit design after testing out different suits designs in Begins, TDK and the third film
-The manor, the fully decked out cave, multiple bat vehicles, including a new batmobile
-Gordon as comissioner

I think it'd be a shame to just ditch all that set-up after 3 films if the next director comes along and decides he wants to make a different type of Batman film.

That said, I'd like to see a cartoon that continues the Nolan continuity, keeping the realism and plausibility (within the parameters of the detail possible in an animated series). When new villains come out, they are done in a similar fashion to how the villains that appear in the films are.

Perhaps, the series could even delve into some of the elements of the mythos that nolan didn't touch either because he didn't get to it or because he had no intent to, like Robin, Batgirl, Nightwing certain villains, etc.

I love these ideas and would love to see them done in either animated or live action form.

 

[Spider-Kurt!]

Trinity show would be cool. Batman, Superman & Wonder Woman kicking ass together. Or another Justice League show.

Agreed on both ideas but for whatever reason,I could see the powers that be going with the Trinity idea.I just wonder what approach they'd take in going with it.Sole League survivors? Outcasts from the League? Pre-League? Several possibilities.

 

[Two-Face=Badass]

NOT a continuation of DCAU that's for sure.

I'd say Neal Adams/Denny O'Neill style Batman, where the show has darkness but isn't consumed by it and has a far greater sense of adventure than BTAS. It would have a lot of Ra's Al Ghul appearances and true to the age Talia would be his one true love while Catwoman would be more of a flirty anti-hero. Hugo Strange would also have a large role becoming obsessed with the persona of Batman as well as his army of Monster Men. Penguin would be his older incarnation who plays fair and is a gentleman rather than the sly cheater of modern times.

There would also occasionally be appearances by other DC characters still, and Batman would travel around the world far more than most incarnations.

 

[crazy monkey]

Well, the first run of The Brave and the Bold ended in '83 with Batman forming the Outsiders, which obviously led to the series Batman and the Outsiders.

That said, an Outsiders cartoon would sooo rock, and would be a way to actually continue TB&TB's continuity, art style and voice cast. Maybe just tweak things a bit, give Bats some new duds and toys, and add just a touch more of an edge to the storytelling; nothing worthy of Adult Swim, but maybe less Saturday morning, more Samurai Jack. Still fun and goofy, it just hits a little harder on both an emotional and visceral level.

Besides, as fun as TB&TB is, I miss having a narative thread linking the adventures. An Outsiders show would keep the teamwork element but allow for story arcs and character development. The Outsiders book was such a colorful and compelling bunch of heroes and villains - and any team assembled, trained and led by the Batman has got to kick ass.

That, and I really want to see updated and animated full-on battles against Baron Bedlam and the Masters of Disaster! After Brave and the Bold, bring on Batman and the Outsiders!

 

[YoungE808]

Another Justice League show, no doubt. I loved that cartoon so much.....

 

[Spider-Kurt!]

NOT a continuation of DCAU that's for sure.

I'd say Neal Adams/Denny O'Neill style Batman, where the show has darkness but isn't consumed by it and has a far greater sense of adventure than BTAS. It would have a lot of Ra's Al Ghul appearances and true to the age Talia would be his one true love while Catwoman would be more of a flirty anti-hero. Hugo Strange would also have a large role becoming obsessed with the persona of Batman as well as his army of Monster Men.

There would also occasionally be appearances by other DC characters still, and Batman would travel around the world far more than most incarnations.

This would be a dream come true being that this era of Batman (late 70's/early 80's) is probably my overall all timefavorite.I'd love to finally see Batman and company drawn in the style of Neal Adams. Those versions of Ra's and Talia were great on BTAS but I'd also like to see them fleshed out more.Also,I'd love to see (the vastly underrated) Hugo Strange take a larger role too.He,in my opinion was a highlight on The Batman series a few years ago and his Monster Men story is a favorite as well.

 

[Spider-Kurt!]

Well, the first run of The Brave and the Bold ended in '83 with Batman forming the Outsiders, which obviously led to the series Batman and the Outsiders.

That said, an Outsiders cartoon would sooo rock, and would be a way to actually continue TB&TB's continuity, art style and voice cast. Maybe just tweak things a bit, give Bats some new duds and toys, and add just a touch more of an edge to the storytelling; nothing worthy of Adult Swim, but maybe less Saturday morning, more Samurai Jack. Still fun and goofy, it just hits a little harder on both an emotional and visceral level.

Besides, as fun as TB&TB is, I miss having a narative thread linking the adventures. An Outsiders show would keep the teamwork element but allow for story arcs and character development. The Outsiders book was such a colorful and compelling bunch of heroes and villains - and any team assembled, trained and led by the Batman has got to kick ass.

That, and I really want to see updated and animated full-on battles against Baron Bedlam and the Masters of Disaster! After Brave and the Bold, bring on Batman and the Outsiders!

If not an entire series, I think an animated feature is about due.Which line-up would you use?

 

[crazy monkey]

If not an entire series, I think an animated feature is about due.Which line-up would you use?

I would really prefer a series. The storyline and line-up could be a mashup of the first two incarnations of the book.

I think it would be cool for Batman to actually become an Outsider to the super-hero community himself, as a wrap-up of TB&TB. Maybe framed for some sort of super-crime, and all his allies from past episodes refuse to help him clear his name. He decides to become a loner again when he begins to meet other heroes who have been similarly defaced. They decide to ban together and find the root of the problem.

That would be Baron Bedlam, a vampiric tyrant of the former Soviet country of Markovia. Kind of an unhinged megalomaniac, he is determined to bring about the fall of the world's heroes by framing them for crimes with the help of his genius advisor, Bad Samaritan. They've started out small, first humiliating Markovia's own hero, the gravity-controlling Geo-Force. They have since moved on to other lesser known heroes: Japan's Katanna, Africa's Halo, Metropolis' Black Lightning and Gotham's Looker in the USA, and the globe-hopping Metamorpho.

Batman is the first of the big names on their list to fall to Bad Samaritan's devious propaganda machine. With the world's greatest detective now suspect, the door is open for the world's heroes to be duped and disbanded.

Waiting in the wings is the Baron's own demented band of "superheroes." The Masters of Disaster secretly commit the crimes, frame the heroes, and then publicly mop-up after the good guys fall from grace. They are the new faces of justice, and the public is eating it up. Governments are clamoring to ally themselves with Markovia, and the tiny nation's power is growing.

Batman and his new team uncover that Bedlam is an old Nazi vampire, and the Bad Samaritan is actually the vengeful spirit Eclipso in his latest guise. Once the world has put their trust in Markovia and its new heroes, then the deception will be revealed and a new dark rule will have already begun.

Batman and the Outsiders must fight the efforts of Bedlam as they each individually struggle with their own distrust and individual frame-ups. Im thinking the team could grow by one each episode for the first season, introducing a new Outsider victimized by Bedlam's schemes. This would keep the flavor of TB&TB as a means of transition to a regular cast for future seasons.

Well, that's a lot of writing about a tv show that will probably never exist, so I think I'll stop now. t:

 

[Spider-Kurt!]

I would really prefer a series. The storyline and line-up could be a mashup of the first two incarnations of the book.

I think it would be cool for Batman to actually become an Outsider to the super-hero community himself, as a wrap-up of TB&TB. Maybe framed for some sort of super-crime, and all his allies from past episodes refuse to help him clear his name. He decides to become a loner again when he begins to meet other heroes who have been similarly defaced. They decide to ban together and find the root of the problem.

That would be Baron Bedlam, a vampiric tyrant of the former Soviet country of Markovia. Kind of an unhinged megalomaniac, he is determined to bring about the fall of the world's heroes by framing them for crimes with the help of his genius advisor, Bad Samaritan. They've started out small, first humiliating Markovia's own hero, the gravity-controlling Geo-Force. They have since moved on to other lesser known heroes: Japan's Katanna, Africa's Halo, Metropolis' Black Lightning and Gotham's Looker in the USA, and the globe-hopping Metamorpho.

Batman is the first of the big names on their list to fall to Bad Samaritan's devious propaganda machine. With the world's greatest detective now suspect, the door is open for the world's heroes to be duped and disbanded.

Waiting in the wings is the Baron's own demented band of "superheroes." The Masters of Disaster secretly commit the crimes, frame the heroes, and then publicly mop-up after the good guys fall from grace. They are the new faces of justice, and the public is eating it up. Governments are clamoring to ally themselves with Markovia, and the tiny nation's power is growing.

Batman and his new team uncover that Bedlam is an old Nazi vampire, and the Bad Samaritan is actually the vengeful spirit Eclipso in his latest guise. Once the world has put their trust in Markovia and its new heroes, then the deception will be revealed and a new dark rule will have already begun.

Batman and the Outsiders must fight the efforts of Bedlam as they each individually struggle with their own distrust and individual frame-ups. Im thinking the team could grow by one each episode for the first season, introducing a new Outsider victimized by Bedlam's schemes. This would keep the flavor of TB&TB as a means of transition to a regular cast for future seasons.

Well, that's a lot of writing about a tv show that will probably never exist, so I think I'll stop now. t:

Nice ideas and info that I wasn't too aware of CM. The idea of Batman being an outsider,blamed for crimes he didn't commit reminds me of the Dark Knight movie. Maybe it could even be done as a sort of spin off from the JLA Tower of Babel storyline.

 

[Indrid Cold]

I want Batman Joss Whedon style, awesome dialogue and strong female villains.

 

[JokerLedger]

A proper anime version of Batman animated by Studio GAINAX.
No Hamill and absolutely No Kevin Conroy doing the voices.