Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Animated by Paul Dini New Batman: The Animated Series tie-in comic from producers coming to DC in April. EW has exclusively learned that DC Comics is launching a new six-issue miniseries called Batman: The Adventures Continue in April. Set in the world of the beloved show, the digital-first series is written by the show’s producers Paul Dini and Alan Burnett and illustrated by Ty Templeton, who worked on the show’s old tie-in comic series Batman Adventures . For many people, the Emmy-award winning Batman: The Animated Series is the definitive adaptation of the Dark Knight. Over the course of 85 episodes, Dini, Burnett, and Bruce Timm produced mature and emotional stories that not only streamlined the Caped Crusader’s mythology but also introduced new elements into it that eventually made their way to the pages of DC Comics, like and , who are both featured in the new live-action film (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn ). Not only that, but the show also birthed several movies, a popular video game franchise (the Arkham Asylum games), and an entire shared universe that included shows like : The Animated Series, , and several more. Batman: The Adventures Continue is part of an initiative to introduce new characters into DC Collectibles’ Batman: The Animated Series line of toys, with Templeton designing these new additions in Timm’s style. So, the comic will feature many familiar faces from the DC Animated Universe like Superman and and some that never appeared in that world until now, like . “We’d gone from to , and we had left out Jason. What we’re doing with this is looking at this as a chance to go back and actually acknowledge that was a part of the animated Batman’s history,” Dini tells EW. “For the first time, you’re going to see that story and you’re going to see what happened in that relationship. So, it’s our chance to not only to do Jason Todd but also the . There are other characters like Azrael, who was popular in the comics around [the time of the show], and , who we never used in the animated series.” Templeton adds: “It’s fun that it doesn’t feel like we have to deal with the 15 year gap since we told stories with these characters. We can just feel like we just stepped into these things yesterday, because the shows and comics are always out there. They never go away. I didn’t want it to feel like there’s a big gap and Batman was old and Tim was in his 30’s or anything like that. I’m really happy it just feels like the next day.” (To clarify even further, the comic takes place before the traumatic flashback events in : Return of the ). In the first issue, Batman and are dealing with two mysteries. First, a giant robot breaks into Wayne Enterprises and steals an entire laboratory. Second, there’s also Lex Luthor’s mysterious return . “We’re kicking off with the Bruce-Lex relationship in a semi sequel of [ and Superman crossover] ‘World’s Finest’ because the events of that are touched on. Where did that leave Bruce and Lex after they were busted by Batman and Superman? It’s interesting to see the little dueling that goes on between them,” says Dini. The first issue also introduces a mystery for the reader: “Who is the mysterious character in the shadows observing all of this?” says Templeton. Dini adds, “There’s a stranger in town who has staked out the Batman family, who knows them very well, and is watching them from a distance with a mixture of amusement and deep hatred. That’s gonna be a challenge and concern for them at some point. The guy is so good that even though Batman and the others get glimpses of him, they have no idea who he is or what he wants, and that’s a mystery for them to solve.” Looking ahead, Dini also offers up a tease for the “intense” Azrael storyline: “[He comes] to Gotham on a mission of death to recover something that’s been stolen from the Order of St. Dumas and that brings him into conflict with Batman. Batman has to keep him murdering members of the Gotham underworld as they try to put together this mystery of who took it and why. I think it’s one of the coolest reveals we’ve done and it makes perfect sense given the lore of our series. That’s one of the issues I’m most jazzed about.” The legacy of Batman: The Animated Series continues to live on today elsewhere to. In addition to Harley Quinn and Renee Montoya’s appearance in Birds of Prey , Tom King’s forthcoming Batman/ comic will introduce Andrea Beaumont, who was created for the Batman: The Mask of the Phantasm film, into the main DC Comics universe. The continued relevance of some of the characters he helped created keeps Dini inspired. “It gives me a feeling of pride and satisfaction to know there are certain elements I introduced to the world that have gone on to become iconic. I guess I feel the same way that , Denny O’Neil, or Jerry Robinson felt when they would introduced a character that would click and it would go on to have this history. As far as the characters themselves go, I always get a little bit of a secret smile on my face when I see somebody cosplaying as Harley Quinn or all the attention paid to her. I really, really love the movie. I love Margot Robbie’s version of her. It’s almost like, ‘Oh, I knew her way back when and see she’s still working,'” says Dini. “On a personal level, it just makes me more determined like, ‘Alright, now the next time I’m working on is going to be just as big,’ So it’s very encouraging for me as a creator to get some positive feedback and keep going.” Batman: The Adventure Continues — which features a cover by Dave Johnson and a variant cover by Dan Mora — hits shelves May 6, 2020. Digital-first chapters will be released in April. Paul Dini. Paul Dini (born August 7, 1957, in New York, New York) is best known as a producer and writer for several Warner Bros./DCAU series, including Tiny Toon Adventures , Batman: The Animated Series , Superman: The Animated Series , The New Batman Adventures , Batman Beyond , and Duck Dodgers . He also developed and scripted Krypto the Superdog and contributed scripts to Animaniacs , Freakazoid , Justice League and Justice League Unlimited . After leaving Warner Bros. in early 2004, Dini went on to write and story edit the popular adventure series Lost . He returned to the Batman franchise in 2009 when he wrote the story of the critically acclaimed video game Batman: Arkham Asylum . In 2011, Dini wrote the story of the video game sequel, Batman: Arkham City , which was also a commercial and critical success. Contents. Biography. Early years. Paul Dini was born in New York City. During college, he began doing freelance animation scripts for Filmation, and a number of other studios. Paul Dini lives in Los Angeles, California, and is married to magician Misty Lee. Professional career. In 1989, he was hired at Warner Brothers Animation to work on Tiny Toon Adventures . Later, he moved onto Batman: The Animated Series , where he worked as a writer, producer, and editor, later working on Batman Beyond . He continued working with WB animation, working on a number of internal projects, including Krypto the Superdog and Duck Dodgers , until 2004. He has earned five Emmy awards for his animation work. In a related effort, Dini was also the author of Batman Animated, a 1998 non-fiction coffee table book about the animated Batman franchise. Dini has also written several comics stories for DC Comics, including an acclaimed oversized graphic novel series illustrated by painter Alex Ross. Other books written by Dini for DC have featured his Batman Animated creation Harley Quinn as well as classic characters Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel and . His series of animated cartoons starring DC Comics characters are sometimes known to fans as the Diniverse. In 2006, Dini became the writer for . This is Dini's first regular comic assignment. He is currently the writer in two ongoing series, Batman: Streets of Gotham and Gotham City Sirens , a mainstream version of . Awards. Dini has won five Emmy Awards for his writing on Tiny Toon Adventures , Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond . Dini is also a three-time winner of the animation industry's Annie Award. Review: Batman Animated book by Paul Dini and Chip Kidd. Published in 1998, Batman Animated is a beautiful coffee table book which focuses on the phenomenally successful television show, Batman: The Animated Series . The book tells the story of the show’s development, from its inception, through to its broadcast, and features a stunning collection of artwork, including storyboards, character designs, and more. In this post, I am taking a look through this book, which in my opinion is a wonderful companion to the series. The book details a great deal of the show’s early years, ideal for fans keen to learn more, but is also a treat for the eyes. A foreword. Before I begin taking a look at this book, I must put out a warning, just in case you want to buy one for yourself. Batman Animated is no longer in print and is very expensive to purchase. The hardback edition was released in 1998, and later followed by a soft back edition. Both editions are now considered sought after items, and are not available in book stores. If you wish to buy a copy of Batman Animated , the secondary market is where you will find a copy. eBay is perhaps your first port of call, but don’t expect to pay anything less than £100 – £120+ (unless you’re lucky). Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but thought it best to be clear from the start. Now, let’s take a look inside… The book. Arguably the most notable aspect of this book, is the beautiful photography from Geoff Spear. Batman Animated is loaded with fantastic imagery from the first page to the last and it is easy to get lost amongst the pages. The book tells the story of Batman: The Animated Series , from its creation upwards, and does so surrounded by a treasure trove of pictures. Storyboards, background paintings, sketches, and photographs all bring the words to life, and collectively this makes for an eye-popping experience. One of my favourite inclusions is a quadruple page pull-out, featuring all of the title cards that were used in the series. The title cards appeared at the beginning of each episode, so can be found on The Cat and the Claw , Harlequinade , House & Garden , and so on. Further into the book, and a number of pages are dedicated to the characters of Batman: The Animated Series . Each major hero and villain is given anywhere from a half-page through to a double-page spread to show off their designs, and it gives them their time in the spotlight. Outside of the villains, there are pages for Batman: The Animated Series merchandise, as well as sketches, an intro from Bruce Timm, and a brief bit of art from the movies, Mask of the Phantasm and Subzero . There is also a small episode guide, which includes the original US air dates for each episode. Signed, sealed, delivered. Something which is unique to my edition is a small collection of autographs. These are unique to my book, because over the years I have met a few voice actors in person and I have asked them to sign my copy of Batman Animated . I am aware that a number of fans have also had their books signed, to ensure their copy of Batman Animated is somewhat of a memento/keepsake. I am mentioning this here as some of the images in this post include signatures, and some sellers may offer signed copies, but as a general rule, the books are not signed. My signatures include Adam West, Adrienne Barbeau, Helen Slater, Marc Singer, and David Warner. I met all of these actors at conventions, and I asked them to sign my copy of the book. I did (and still do) want to add more signatures to Batman Animated , but life has got in the way. Oh, and many years ago, I did meet Kevin Conroy, but foolishly I didn’t have the book with me, so it is missing his all-important John Hancock! Bat-to-basics. I think my feelings about Batman Animated are fairly obvious, but to be clear I believe this book to be the perfect accompaniment to Batman: The Animated Series . It is visually striking, but also informative, providing a good understanding of all the hard work that went into making the show. While Batman: The Animated Series is readily available to watch on DVD, Blu-ray and streaming, and still looks good, it is important to have a tome filled with backstage material that fans don’t get to see on screen. Batman Animated doesn’t just tell a story, it also acts as a small archive to preserve some of the show’s inner workings and I consider it a favourite part of my collection. Thank you for taking the time to read this post about Batman Animated on I’ll Get Drive-Thru . For more Batman -related posts, be sure to check out the recommended reads below. Read more: 35 best episodes of Batman: The Animated Series The price of a rare Batman Forever SNES game? 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It’s been several decades since the groundbreaking Batman: The Animated Series wrapped up its legendary run, but comic readers know that the Dark Knight’s animated adventures are back. Debuting last year, Batman: The Adventures Continue is a new series written by Paul Dini and Alan Burnett and drawn by the artist behind the classic Batman: The Animated Series comics, Ty Templeton. Set within the same continuity as the show, it’s the next best thing to getting a new season. Over its first few story arcs, Batman: The Adventures Continue introduced characters like Red Hood and Deathstroke to the animated universe, while bringing back iconic villains like the Joker, Harley Quinn and Lex Luthor. Now, after a brief hiatus, the series is returning—this time in comic shops as well as digital outlets—for an all-new season that launches with the Court of Owls. (Yeah, sorry, that pun was intended.) The Court of Owls didn’t even exist when Batman: The Animated Series was on the air. The idea of seeing them facing off with the square-jawed hero once voiced by Kevin Conroy seemed like an impossibility a couple of years ago, but now we’re all about to see it. And even better, we’re giving you a sneak peek! To get your holiday weekend started off right, we’ve assembled an extra-sized preview of Batman: The Adventures Continue #1 for your reading pleasure, which also guest stars everyone’s favorite dead dude, Boston Brand. Enjoy! BATMAN: THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE SEASON TWO #1. Batman: The Adventures Continue Season Two #1 by Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Ty Templeton and Monica Kubina is available in print and as a digital comic on Tuesday, June 1. Make way for the Main Man! As soon as you’re done reading up on that Bat-stich, head on over to the DC Community for an exclusive first look at next week’s Crush and Lobo #1! Court of Owls Reveals Itself In Batman: The Animated Series Comic. DC's preview for Batman: The Adventures Continue Season Two showcases Batman's first clues at the Court of Owls' existence and 's return. Warning: contains a preview for Batman: The Adventures Continue Season Two #1! The Court of Owls has revealed itself in the Batman: The Animated Series comic. The original show came out long before the secret society made its comic debut. This meant fans never saw them in the world of Batman TAS - until now. Debuting in Batman #3 in 2011, the Court of Owls has become a prominent group for Batman to face. Created as the main antagonist for era, the society has maintained a presence ever since. Batman: The Animated Series began airing in 1992 and concluded in 1995. There was a sixteen-year gap between Batman's adventures in this animated universe and the reveal that Gotham had been influenced for decades by the Court. Now, the organization is finally joining that universe via comics. DC has revealed a preview for Batman: The Adventures Continue Season Two #1 and the Court of Owls has finally appeared. Created by Paul Dini, Alan Burnett, and Ty Templeton, this issue will also be Talon's debut in this universe. He is an assassin for the Court of Owls and is making his in a killer way. He's already succeeded in taking down his first target and Batman will be having a closer look soon. Check out the preview here: The preview begins with Hamilton Hill, the mayor of Gotham, being targeted and assassinated by Talon. Commissioner Gordon and Batman naturally investigate, which leads Batman into his own investigation and a brief mention of the Court of Owls. Boston Brand also makes an appearance here, revisiting his old haunting grounds of Haly's Circus where he sees Dick Grayson - who he previously interacted with in Batman Adventures #15, before he eventually died and became Deadman. Veronica Vreeland is the last addition to this preview. She is a member of Gotham's wealthy elite, along with her father, General Vreeland - who may help Batman unravel the secrets of the Court of Owls. Unlike the Court of Owls, Veronica made her debut in the animated series, then made the jump to comics. Considering the Vreelands' history in Gotham - Veronica's grandfather was a famous hunter - the family may have much deeper knowledge of the society than is currently being revealed in this preview. Since the Court of Owls never had the opportunity to appear in this series while it was on air, this is a great time for newer fans to learn how deep the Court's influence goes. Long-time fans also have the chance to relive Batman's discovery of the secret society. Within just a few pages, the Court has already proven how deadly it is and how swift its operatives work. Additionally, it has the means of taking down high-profile targets in Gotham - with incredible brutality - leaving only scratches and a corpse as proof that it was present. Already it is setting up to be one of Batman's deadliest foes and considering how many potential connections could be made to characters like the Vreelands, this new season is off to a great start. Batman will continue to unravel the secrets of the Court of Owls in the universe of Batman: The Animated Series when Batman: The Adventures Continue Season Two #1 releases June 1, 2021.