''The Batman Adventures'' is a

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series featuring

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. It is different from other ''

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Overview

''The Batman Adventures'' was created to tie-in with the '' Batman: The Animated Series''. As the animated series changed with each successive re-branding and relaunch, so too did ''The Batman Adventures''. It was originally conceived as a miniseries, but eventually got its status as tie-in. The success of ''The Batman Adventures'' has also led to a set of "Adventures" titles mirroring the animated series that followed ''Batman: The Animated Series'', including '' Superman Adventures'' (based on '' Superman: The Animated Series'') and ''

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'' (based on ''

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'').

''The Batman Adventures'' (vol. 1, 1992–1995)

Based on '' Batman: The Animated Series'', the first series ran for 36 issues, 2 annuals, and 3 specials ('' Mad Love'' and ''Holiday Special'', which were both adapted into episodes for ''

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'', plus an adaptation of the '' Batman: Mask of the Phantasm'' movie). The first annual introduces Roxy Rocket, who would later appear in ''The New Batman Adventures'' episode "The Ultimate Thrill" and the '' Superman: The Animated Series'' episode "Knight Time". Most of the issues were written by Kelley Puckett, and illustrated by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett, though Ty Templeton did the writing and art on a few issues. ''Mad Love'' was written by

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and illustrated by

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, while the holiday special was written and illustrated by a number of creative people who had worked on the animated series, including Paul Dini, Bruce Timm,

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, Dan Riba, and

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''The Batman and Robin Adventures'' (1995–1997)

Following the re-branding of the animated series as ''The Adventures of Batman and Robin'', the comic series was relaunched. It ran for 25 issues and 2 annuals, as well as 2 specials (an adaptation of '' Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero''; and ''Dark Claw Adventures'', a non-canon

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comic featuring the

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hybrid).

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was the regular writer, with

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as the artist. However, according to colorist Rick Taylor, the series was cancelled before many planned stories could be published. Some of them included another

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and Robin team up,

teaching a grieving widower the futility of vengeance, the origin of the Threatening Three and the first appearance of Anarky.

''The Batman Adventures: The Lost Years'' (1998)

Shortly after ''The New Batman Adventures'' began airing on Kids WB!, DC Comics published a five issue miniseries titled ''The Batman Adventures: The Lost Years''. This series bridged the gap between the end of ''Batman: The Animated Series'' and the start of the new show. Additionally, the first two issues were adapted from the episode "Old Wounds," and issues #4 and the end of issue #5 were adaptations of the episode "Sins of the Father". Book One: Robin (Dick Grayson) voices his disapproval regarding

's tolerance of the crime-fighting activities of the relatively untrained

and takes it upon himself to stop her. Subsequently, Batman deduces that Batgirl is actually

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while watching her play

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against Dick – he realizes that she moves just like Batgirl. Batman decides to take Batgirl under his wing and give her the training she needs. Robin is upset by this decision and argues with Batman, but refuses to change his mind. Book Two: Bruce and Dick continue their argument up through Dick's college graduation ceremony. When the Joker unleashes a radar jammer that can cause aircraft to crash, Batman and Batgirl battle him and his gang before Dick, as Robin, intervenes. The Joker is defeated, but Dick is so enraged at Batman, for putting Batgirl in danger and not telling him that she was Barbara, that he punches him and storms away. He decides to leave Gotham City, despite the protests of

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and Barbara. Book Three: Dick breaks up a smuggling operation by

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and discovers an ancient

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n tribe, where he learns combat techniques from them, finally taking the first steps out of Batman's shadow. In Africa, Dick develops a new persona for himself:

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. Book Four: Batman becomes angrier and more driven because of Dick's departure – his new partner, Batgirl, is concerned over his change in personality. One night, while on the trail of

, Batman saves young

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, son of petty criminal "Shifty" Drake. Shifty was trying to stop Two-Face from holding Gotham City ransom prior to his death (his body was found in Metropolis), and Tim seeks to honor his father's dying wish. Batman trained Tim into Robin to save him from a life of crime. Two-Face was captured and Batman took in Tim as his second ward. Book Five: Dick joins an expedition to find a group of Tibetan monks who have lost an artifact, agreeing to recover the artifact in exchange for their secret of flight (the winged costume). He succeeds in gaining the artifact back from

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. Succeeding, he visits Batman and reveals his new identity of Nightwing to him, Alfred, Batgirl, and Robin.

''Batman: Gotham Adventures'' (1998–2003)

A new series based on ''The New Batman Adventures'' titled ''Batman: Gotham Adventures'' ran for 60 issues. This was the longest-running series in the ''Batman Adventures'' line. Early issues were written by Ty Templeton and illustrated by Rick Burchett, while the team of

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, Tim Levins, and

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did most of the later issues.

and

appeared in most of the later issues. This series received a lot of positive reviews and was praised for its level of characterization.

''Batman Adventures'' (vol. 2, 2003–2004)

In 2003, DC Comics launched ''Batman Adventures'', shortly after the cancellation of ''Batman: Gotham Adventures''. The first issue was made available through regular purchases and

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(May 3, 2003). It ran for 17 issues before being canceled to make way for '' The Batman Strikes!'', a new title based on the new, unrelated, animated series ''

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''. Every issue had two stories, one by

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and

, while the other was by Ty Templeton and

. Issue #15, written by Jason Hall, bridges the gap between

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's appearances in ''Batman: The Animated Series'' and ''

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''. Issue #17 ends the series with Batman confronting

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, the man who murdered his parents, although he is unaware of Chill's true identity.

Original plan for ''Batman Adventures'' #15

The issue would have been a prequel to the ''Batman Beyond'' episode "Meltdown". Warren Powers, head of Powers Technology, acquires

's head and places it insides his vault. Warren Powers is the father of Derek Powers. The issue would also have shown the Mr. Freeze robot killing Ferris Boyle (from the ''Batman: The Animated Series'' episode "Heart of Ice") and Grant Walker (from the episode "Deep Freeze" and from ''Batman: Gotham Adventures'' #5). Other differences include Nora's visit with Koonak (from '' Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero'') happening earlier in the issue, as well as focus on the deterioration of Nightwing and Batgirl's relationship.

The Red Hood

The

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appears at the end of ''Batman Adventures'' vol. 2, #8. The creative team behind the story (

and

) had hoped for a chance to resolve the subplot, but then the series was canceled. This version of Red Hood was supposed to be someone crucial to the

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. Slott revealed that Andrea Beaumont's mother had faked her death in the movie. He also mentioned that the background of the character would tie into subplots concerning

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, the Valestra crime family (from '' Batman: Mask of the Phantasm''), and the Powers family (including an infant Derek Powers from ''

''). Several years later, the 2020 miniseries ''The Batman Adventures Continue'', drawn by Templeton, introduced the Jason Todd version of The Red Hood into the DCAU continuity.

''DC Classics: The Batman Adventures'' (2020)

To coincide with '' Batman: The Adventures Continue'' series (see below), DC published an ongoing monthly all-ages reprint series titled ''DC Classics: The Batman Adventures'' starting with the reprinting of ''The Batman Adventures'' (vol. 1) issue #1, until the series ended with issue #7 (collecting ''The Batman Adventures'' (vol. 1) issue #7). Each issue had a US $1.99 cover price. The series ran from June 2020 to December 2020 (cover dated Aug. 2020 - Feb. 2021). *DC Classics: The Batman Adventures #1 (2020-06-09): Reprint of The Batman Adventures #1 (Penguin's Big Score). *DC Classics: The Batman Adventures #2 (2020-07-07): Reprint of The Batman Adventures #2 (Catwoman's Killer Caper).

''Batman: The Adventures Continue'' (2020)

''Batman: The Adventures Continue'' is a continuation of '' Batman: The Animated Series'' and its follow-up ''

''. The book is co-written by

and

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, producers of the original animated television series, and illustrated by

, who also worked on previous comics inspired by ''Batman: TAS''. The limited series was initially released as a "digital first" comic, beginning in April 2020. The miniseries lasted eight issues. In March 2021, DC announced ''Season II'' of the series, with Issue 1 published in June 2021. As of June 2021, DC has planned seven issues for ''Season II''.

Additional characters

While there were many characters who never appeared in ''Batman: The Animated Series'', the ''Batman Adventures'' series would occasionally introduce and feature characters who never made it to the screen.

Heroes and others

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** ''Batman Adventures'' #16 (September 2004) * Huntress (Appeared in Justice League TV Series) ** ''The Batman and Robin Adventures'' #19 (June 1997) *

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** ''Batman Adventures'' #1–2, 5 (June–July, October 2003) *

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** ''Batman: Gotham Adventures'' #33 (February 2001) * Eel O'Brian ** ''Batman Adventures'' #6 (November 2003)

Villains

* Anarky ** ''The Batman Adventures'' #31 (April 1995) * Black Mask ** ''Batman Adventures'' #5–8 (October 2003 – January 2004) *

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** ''Batman Adventures'' #5–8 (October 2003 – January 2004) *

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** ''Batman Adventures'' #5–8 (October 2003 – January 2004) *

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** ''Batman Adventures'' #1 (June 2003) *

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(Appeared in Justice League (TV series) ** ''Batman Adventures'' #13 (June 2004) *

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(Appeared in Justice League TV series) ** ''Batman Adventures'' #5 (October 2003) *

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** ''Batman Adventures'' #5–8 (October 2003 – January 2004) *

(his only full appearance outside the various flashbacks) ** ''Batman Adventures'' #17 (October 2004) *

Killer Moth Killer Moth (Drury Walker) is a supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, usually as an adversary and dedicated original foil personality of Batman (prior to the creations of Wrath, Prometheus, and Hush). Like Batman, he has ...

** ''Batman Adventures'' #12 (May 2004) *

** ''Batman Adventures'' #8 (January 2004) *

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(Has cameo in Justice League TV Series) ** ''Batman Adventures'' #5–8 (October 2003 – January 2004)

Collected editions

English version by DC Comics

English/Spanish version by Berlitz Publishing

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Overview

''The Batman Adventures'' (vol. 1, 1992–1995)

''The Batman and Robin Adventures'' (1995–1997)

''The Batman Adventures: The Lost Years'' (1998)

''Batman: Gotham Adventures'' (1998–2003)

''Batman Adventures'' (vol. 2, 2003–2004)

Original plan for ''Batman Adventures'' #15

The Red Hood

''DC Classics: The Batman Adventures'' (2020)

''Batman: The Adventures Continue'' (2020)

Additional characters

Heroes and others

Villains

Collected editions

English version by DC Comics

English/Spanish version by Berlitz Publishing

Spanish version by OVNI Press

See also

References

External links