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The Batman: Summary

Airs Next:The CW at Saturday 11:30 AM (30 min.)
Status:Ended
Premiered:September 11, 2004
Last Aired:March 8, 2008
Show Categories:Animation, Action/Adventure

A young Bruce Wayne is in his third year of trying to establish himself as Batman, protector of Gotham City. He is in his mid-twenties, just finding his way as protector, defender and Caped Crusader, while balancing his public persona as billionaire bachelor Bruce Wayne. Living in Gotham, a metropolis where shadows run long and deep, beneath elevated train tracks, this younger Batman will confront updated takes of familiar foes - meeting each member of his classic Rogue's Gallery for the first time. From the likes of Joker, Penguin, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze, Riddler and Man-Bat, among others, the war on crime jumps to the next level with a new arsenal at the Dark Knight's disposal, all operated and linked by an advanced remote-controlled invention he dubs the "Bat-Wave."

This is the first animated Batman series since Batman: The Animated Series not to feature Kevin Conroy as the voice of the title character.

The Edge from multi-Grammy Award-winning sensation U2 performs the theme song.

The series features a continuity unrelated to Batman: The Animated Series.

Kids' WB! Broadcast History
September 11, 2004 - Current .... Saturdays, 10:30am
September 2005 - Current .... Saturdays, 11:30am

Encores
September 17, 2004 - October 15, 2004 .... Fridays, 4:30pm

Repeats
April 11, 2005 - Current .... Monday - Friday, 4:30pm

Cartoon Network Broadcast History
April 2, 2005 - Current .... Saturdays, 8:30pm

Awards & Nominations
2004 Annie - Best Animated Television Production
2005 Golden Reel - Best Sound Editing in Television Animation for "The Big Chill"
2005 Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class Animated Program 2005 Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition 2005 Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing
2005 Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program (Kevin Michael Richardson as the Joker)

So when the folks at Warner Bros. Animation decided to put together an all-new Batman series to tie in with the impending release of "Batman Begins," they made the daring but ultimately wise choice of completely revamping the world of Bruce Wayne, at least in terms of style and presentation. "The Batman," which debuted in September 2004 on the Kids WB!, played out as something of a "Young Batman Adventures," with the episodes focusing on the Dark Knight's earliest years as a superhero. The deep, raspy voice of Kevin Conroy (who took the lead role in the 1990s series, and who still voices Batman on Cartoon Network's "Justice League") was replaced with Rino Romano, a thirtysomething voiceover veteran who sounds like he's in his early twenties. Commissioner Gordon is nowhere to be seen; instead, we get two young detectives who are always on Batman's trail - and in a nifty twist, one of them is Bruce Wayne's best friend. Robin is also absent, Bruce has yet to get a handle on how to be Batman and run Wayne Industries, and the Rogues Gallery of villains are only beginning to emerge. A young Bruce Wayne is in his third year of trying to establish himself as Batman, protector of Gotham City. He is in his mid-twenties, just finding his way as protector, defender and Caped Crusader, while balancing his public persona as billionaire bachelor Bruce Wayne. Living in Gotham, a metropolis where shadows run long and deep, beneath elevated train tracks, this younger Batman...

Lost Heroes (2)

Aired: Saturday March 8, 2008

The heroes fight their android counterparts to recover the Justice League's powers, while the Joining prepares for its final assault on Earth.

Rumors (Episode Clip)

The villains of Gotham are disappearing, each one defeated and captured by a new vigilante, Rumor. Batman and Robin must defeat the newcomer before he eliminates the bad guys for good.

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Alastair DuncanAlfred Pennyworth
Steve HarrisDetective Ethan Bennett (Season 1; guest otherwise) (photos)
Rino RomanoBruce Wayne / Batman
Ming-NaDetective Ellen Yin (Seasons 1-2 (photos)
Danielle JudovitsBarbara Gordon / Batgirl

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all5am4rejects
member since: Nov 16, 2008
The Bottom Line: "My new best friend"
The shows a classic batman show. Its about him when he's slightly younger. ...Continue »
11/15/08 08:46pm | report abuse
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scotchex2
member since: Jul 4, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Underappreciated"
An acquired taste for fans of the 90s Batman: TAS. The Batman is a bold and innovative departure from the previous Batman style. Smooth animation and bold character design. ...Continue »
08/27/08 03:04pm | report abuse
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tehxj0ker
member since: Aug 7, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Bring it back!"
A great Batman series, with it's own personal touch. The characters are very different, but absolutely amazing. Especially the Joker :D ...Continue »
08/07/08 10:15pm | report abuse
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beegk
member since: Jul 26, 2008
The Bottom Line: "A decent show"
A young Bruce Wayne fights crime as the Batman! ...Continue »
07/27/08 06:07pm | report abuse
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ClassicPlayer
member since: Oct 18, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Better every season"
The Batman follows the life of rich Bruce Wayne, arresting villians that are a threat to Gotham City. Some villians being wierder than others like the classic Joker, Scarface and Harley Quinn. If you like the old Batman shows, then this is one for you! ...Continue »
07/27/08 06:01am | report abuse