Batman: The Brave and the Bold (General Discussion)

[RogueDK]

I guess I'm pretty much a Timm-bot because that's how I voted. Not really feeling the latest series totally...

It's not bad at all but doesn't pack quite the same impact.

 

[Finlandman]

Boo to this!

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

Amen. The visual style of the animated DC universe has become so one dimensional thanks to Bruce Timm always being involved that it makes my teeth hurt. Even when given an opportunity to try something different (Superman: Doomsday) the guy didn't really show any variety at all aesthetically. It's time for a change cause as much as I loved TAS both for Supes and Bats as well as JL and JLU his style has become played. I would love something a lot more "comic booky" to be tried. One of the reasons I respect what The Batman accomplished is that the show at least tried to break from the status quo and was brave enough to reinterpret the classic designs to fit within it's own universe.

I look forward to this show as I love the classic B&B stories I haven't followed the relaunch much at all though. But it is a cool concept for animation. I'd rather see a Batman and The Outsiders series or even moreso a weekly Green Lantern/Green Arrow series reminiscent of the classic Neil Adams works on that title.

My thoughts to a tee.

 

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

I wanna see a Flash solo cartoon.

 

[project13]

They should be a new "Batman Beyond" series, only that it would be called "BATMAN: THE TOMORROW KNIGHT" or simply "THE TOMORROW KNIGHT". It would be the future for "The Batman" cartoon universe, just like Beyond was the future for B:TAS and TNBA.

 

[SuBe]

They need to give Batman a Rest. Hand over the DC Animated Reigns to someone elese. I'd say Martian Manhunter, he's not well known enough, they could take some great liberties with him, and use more of his John Jones Detective Persona, and introduce other heroes into the mix once in a while.

 

[Pfeiffer-Pfan]

Make of it what you will

EDIT - Very large image

http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=115

 

[Cobblepot]

Wow very cool!!

 

[union_jak]

Who's the one on the right?

If this is a new cartoon, aren't they kinda rushing it?

 

[Mister J]

I believe that's Blue Beetle on the right.

I had hoped this thing would be tweaked to get away from largely focusing on cooperative efforts with one hero. Either that, or scrapped entirely for a show about the Green Lantern Corps, The Flash or something else we haven't seen.

 

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

I dont like that art at all!

 

[Darkfly]

looks umm different. not sure I like the style either reminds me of a too campy Batman.

 

[SHADOWBAT69]

sorry, looks like somone did this in paint.

If this is legit, I dont like it. The retro 50's Batman is cool and all, but this is 2008, get some up to date animation and designs. Give us a gritty 70's style comic book art look. Like B&B of old. Not this "dumbed" down stuff.

 

[deathshead2]

sorry, looks like somone did this in paint.

If this is legit, I dont like it. The retro 50's Batman is cool and all, but this is 2008, get some up to date animation and designs. Give us a gritty 70's style comic book art look. Like B&B of old. Not this "dumbed" down stuff.

Its real. Dang this sucks. Looks like a return to superfriends. Very kiddie.

 

[gqxsensazn]

1940s Green Arrow, 1960s Batman, 2006 Blue Beetle.

They need to be consistent in which era the cartoon takes place.

 

[-Crusher-]

ugh, how did i know this was gunna be bad?

 

[Midnite]

First look
Looks very retro... interesting approach.

Your thoughts?

 

[tyler-durden]

Is that Blue Beetle? Sweet!!!

 

[SHADOWBAT69]

ugh, how did i know this was gunna be bad?

'cuz its WB. Lets face it, all in all, their track record is more miss than hit.

 

[Sawyer]

I dig the look. I know alot of people are saying that WB is over-using Batman, but at least it isnt a Batman solo series, we'll get to see other characters...

I'm in.

 

[Prison Mike]

this is from TV Guide:

Star Wars, Batman Headline Cartoon Network Upfront

Batman: The Brave and the Bold courtesy Cartoon NetworkWith a quartet of Clone Troopers as his escort, George Lucas made a grandiose entrance to the Cartoon Network upfront Thursday morning in Manhattan. Lucas was on hand to plug Star Wars: The Clone Wars, a feature film/animated series combo coming later this year. (As previously announced, the movie premieres August 15, followed by the series on Cartoon, then TNT, in the fall. No date for the TV premiere was made.) It was the key announcement for the network, which is also premiering the Ben 10 relaunch Alien Force, and finally confirmed the rumored series Batman: The Brave and the Bold, which teams the Caped Crusader with a variety of DC Comics superheroes.

Calling Star Wars "the greatest brand in entertainment history," Turner Animation COO Stuart Snyder said he personally courted Lucasfilm when he heard about the project (which went into production before a network had signed on), and "after watching five minutes they had me." For his part, Lucas calls the project "Star Wars starring an 11-year-old girl" — that is, feisty Ahsoka, padawan apprentice to Anakin Skywalker. In a short clip, Ahsoka appears to be a central player in the story. Also seen: an acrobatic 'saber-wielding Yoda, Anakin, Obi-Wan Kenobi, R2-D2, and the evil multi-limbed General Grievous. Lucas calls the show "truly family entertainment" that will appeal to viewers "8 to 80."

Ben 10: Alien Force premieres April 18. Later this year it will be part of a Friday-night action/adventure bloc that includes The Clone Wars. Also on that slate is The Secret Saturdays, about a family of "world-saving adventure scientists," and the new Batman series, whose guest stars include Green Arrow, Blue Beetle, Green Lantern and Aquaman. No clip was shown, but Rob Sorcher, Cartoon Net's chief content officer, says The Brave and the Bold will be "equal doses of comedy and high stakes."

Comedy series Chowder was picked up for more episodes and will be paired with new addition The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, a surreal series about... well, even after watching the clips that was hard to tell. — Rich Sands

 

[JokerLedger]

First promotional art always ends up looking different than the final product so I'm not worried yet.

 

[The Caped Knight]

Sounds like a modern day version of the superfriends

 

[Rocker22]

I actually like the look of it, it has more of a classic feel to it.

 

[tyler-durden]

I do think that batman is somewhat overused, they should have given this series to the falsh.