Batman animated
Recommendations and introductions to the Dark Knight’s DCAU legacy with our reviews of Batman animated movies, from the serious to the silly.
Batman: The Animated Series: The 10 Best Episodes
December 4, 2022 | Matthew Turner
Batman: The Animated Series (1992 – 1995) is routinely praised as being one of the best animated TV shows ever made, as well as being the all-time greatest adaptation of the character. Developed by animator Bruce Timm, and writers Paul … Read More
VOD film review: Batman: The Long Halloween, Part 1 and 2
March 6, 2022 | Matthew Turner
Batman and Catwoman track a killer in this strikingly animated two-part adventure based on the acclaimed comic book run.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman vs Robin (2015)
September 5, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Batman tries to stop The Court of Owls from getting their claws into Robin in this animated adventure based on the New 52 continuity.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Son of Batman (2014)
August 1, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Batman discovers he has a son and trains him to be the new Robin in this animated adventure based on the New 52 continuity.
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Superhero Sundays: Batman: Bad Blood (2016)
May 30, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Nightwing, Robin and Batwoman investigate Batman’s disappearance in this animated adventure based on the New 52 continuity.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (2010)
January 31, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman team up to rescue Supergirl from the clutches of Darkseid in this action-packed animated adventure.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman – The Dark Knight Returns, Parts 1 and 2 (2012)
April 26, 2020 | Matthew Turner
An ageing Batman comes out of retirement in this faithful adaptation of Frank Miller’s graphic novel.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman: Year One (2011)
March 29, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Batman begins and Bryan Cranston voices Jim Gordon in this noir-ish adaptation of Frank Miller’s classic.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders (2016)
February 23, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Adam West and Burt Wart reprise their roles as Batman and Robin for this entertaining animated adventure in the style of their 1960s TV show.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014)
December 29, 2019 | Matthew Turner
The Suicide Squad take centre stage in this refreshingly different, adult-themed animation based on the Arkham Asylum video games.Read More
