Black-ish' night story from Batman Beyond..

[volksjager.insanejournal.com]

At the last NYCC I found a .50 cent box with almost the whole run of Batman Beyond, I finally got around to reading it. I think its one of the better cartoon adaptations .



















Many felt this show/story had nowhere to go after "Return of the Joker", but I disagree. I think there was much more to say about Terry and Bruce.



Great cover !

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[nagaoka.insanejournal.com]

*looks at cover* *can't resist*

OBJECTION!

[mysteryfan.insanejournal.com]

Did Terry punch GL out between pages 19 and 20?

[statham1986.insanejournal.com]

I definitely agree about the fact that there was more to explore with Terry, following the Return of the Joker storyline. Given that Bruce generally established the Animated Universe with his series, and was joined by Supes, he was the general mainstay. Batman was in every series, and to come to Batman Beyond, and have him replaced, it was fascinating to see what his place would be in this world, and how Terry would be accepted by the other heroes.

I particularly loved the efforts to establish a viable rogues gallery for Terry, rather than the easier method of using Bruce's villains without explaining how they could live so long and torment him (except, of course, the Joker. It was vital to bring back Bruce's greatest foe and put the new Batman to the test against him, and it was great to see Terry erase the Joker completely by proving he was as good as Bruce whilst being a different ballgame completely). I especially liked Blight, because it was effectively the creation of Terry's own Joe Chill. Inque was the best of the bunch, even if it was a little creepy with the odd sexual tension of some moments, and I don't remember his name, but the guy who could manipulate sound was fascinating, too, especially in his second appearance.

[silver_raven.insanejournal.com]

Her name was Aquagirl, not Dolphin.

Her mom was probably Dolphin, it never said. But the show did say Aquaman was her father.

[lieut_kettch.insanejournal.com]

The Bat-Family: Knocking out Power Ring-wielders with ONE PUNCH since the 80's.

[sailorlibra.insanejournal.com]

This is the first time I've seen Barda with a Mother Box and a Mega-Rod. Generally, she just has one or the other.

[vignettelante.insanejournal.com]

Much love for Batman Beyond.

Though I always thought the Justice League episode was a little weird, because the JL hadn't been mentioned before; you'd think it would've come up. That, and the fact that Superman had apparently been mind-controlled for years. :( Not to mention the glaring plot hole that creates...ah, well.

And Black Light--no use saying "Ack! Choke!" when you're being strangled.

[psychop_rex.insanejournal.com]

I could be wrong, but isn't Warhawk supposed to be John Stewart's son? He looks pretty light-skinned here.

[xlineartx.insanejournal.com]

Has there even been conclusive proof that Kai-Ro was not, in fact, raised by Kyle and Connor? Because it would make a disturbing amount of sense.