The Batman has ushered in a new age for the Dark Knight theatrically, but the brooding superhero is poised to expand his on-screen presence elsewhere. DC will try to catch lightning in a bottle twice in the animated space with Batman.
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The series will attempt to go bolder than the BTAS did in the 90s, and with that comes a strong lineup of villains. Batman has a great gallery of villains in his comic book, but Brubaker should use his toybox of lesser-known villains.
In the Batman canon, the superhero's earliest obstacles were always the major figureheads of organized crime. Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli's Year One and Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's The Long Halloween highlight this point in the Caped Crusader.
Black mask is a modern mob boss in Batman lore, but fans have seen how imposing he can be in the Under the Red Hood animated movie. His short temper would make him an exciting villain inCaped Crusader.
Even though Arnold Wesker didn't appear in the shows as the Ventriloquist, he still wanted to have his character explored more in the show. He strikes a similar sympathetic tone to Mr. Freeze but is less dangerous.
The Double Talk is one of the greatest success stories in the DC Animated Universe with a well-earned happy ending, a beautiful look into Bruce Wayne's belief in redemption, and an interesting story. The recipe could be repeated in Caped Crusader, but with a more modern edge.
Hugo Strange had a role in Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham City. Maybe there is still a chance with The Batman sequel getting greenlit. Strange has appeared in the shows, but never in a central antagonist role.
Hugo Strange tackles Batman on a psychological level, unlike the villains who challenge Batman on a philosophical level. The Dark Knight and the dark machinations of his mind that make him function are things that the twisted psychiatrist is obsessed with, and he is desperate to prove that he is the rightful successor to the cape and cowl. This could create a number of plotlines in Caped Crusader, and possibly set Strange up as Batman's main antagonist.
Batman is one of the most skilled martial artists in the DC universe. He isn't the best of the bunch. Lady Shiva has fought the Dark Knight many times, and she has won most of them.
She was portrayed as the head of the League of Shadows in James Tynion IV's run onDetective Comics, which was one of her best villainous roles. Shiva is ruthless in both combat and principle and is willing to murder at will to advance her warped perception of a greater good.
Batman has amassed a number of villains that were meant to be similar to Bruce Wayne. Prometheus was one of the earlier examples that were well-received by veteran fans, though overlooked and underutilized elsewhere.
Prometheus was created by Grant Morrison during his 7 year odyssey on Batman and was a dark reflection on Bruce. He was a genius inventor who created the Computerized Helmet, a device that can analyze, download, and mimic the fighting styles of anyone he witnesses in combat.
Prometheus is a more comic book-y villain with heavy sci-fi elements, so a modern animated series like Caped Crusader could be the best fit for an adaptation.
Batman: Caped Crusader is set to premiere in 2023.
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