Batman The Animated Series - still awesome

[Justice]

I've heard Chim defend Batman as not a psycho but as as driven man - and I agree perfectly. That driven attitude has caused problems, but they are not insoluble, either.

A prime example of how well this can be handled by a good writer was found, IMHO, in this episode "Old Wounds", where Dick Grayson explains why he left and became Nightwing to Tim Drake.

Watch and comment, if you have time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eECHJeOmbgk&feature=related

I much prefer the Timm Universe again and again to what is in print for DC. He has a good storytelling ability, keeps the old fogies like me happy and still leaves with hope, mercy, truth and courage as prime values.

He doesn't pander to children, and he doesn't go "all grit" - although you can tell as Batman ages and the war on crime continues, things get darker.

I guess I just gave my opinion. :D

Share yours.

[Food Eater Lad]

I love that cartoon. I have the entire thing lined up on my Netflicks. That is going to make an awsome few weeks!

[AnotherSKip]

there is only so much someone can do to change someone else.

until they see the light they shall be shrouded in darkness. boy that sounded preachy!

anyways I agree driven, not insane, a difference to many these days, crimefighting versus philantropy, when they are both the same.

[Chimaera]

The animated series and Nolan's films share an ability to be dark without descending into cynical, pandering "Iron Age" garbage and to have a sense of nobility and hope that doesn't turn into saccharine stupidity. Also, a sense of humour that doesn't end up being yet another attempt at camp. An wonderfully executed cartoon. If you haven't had the chance, you should make an effort to seek out the Fleischer "Superman" cartoons that informed and inspired the style.

[Justice]

My dear friend, I OWN them. :D

I had heard they used "reversed cells" to do Batman TAS - the cells are black, not clear so the light areas only are painted in. If you pay attention to the clips, you will see the advantage this gives: you can get by with a LOT of silhouettes and implied architecture with just a few squares and triangles.

Brilliant move. Efficient and aesthetically pleasing, just perfect for our Dark Knight.