Fans Should Revisit This Batman Animated Series Before The Upcoming Movie
Matt Reeves’ The Batman is only a few weeks away. Starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne and his alter ego, the Caped Crusader, the film is said to embrace the detective aspect of Batman’s character in a way previous live-action films have not.
Reeves has spoken of the influence that Batman: The Animated Series has had on his upcoming film, and praised the cartoon show from the 90s for its voice acting, tone, and more. This is the most beloved Batman animated series, and arguably rightfully so, as Reeves’ praise is well-placed. However, there have been other cartoon series centered on The Dark Knight, including The Batman (2004). This series is incredibly underrated, with a great art style, stories, and unique takes on characters (and a great theme song as well). Now’s the perfect time to revisit the series.
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As stated, The Batman (2004)features most of the classic characters from the comics, but often with a unique spin or take on these heroes or villains. A prime example of this is the Riddler, played by Paul Dano in the new live-action film. In this animated series, the Riddler is radically different in his design than any previous incarnation of the character. In the new film, Dano’s version also looks different, with more of a Zodiac killer style look rather than the green suit and question marks that the Riddler often wears in the comics.
Still, this cartoon Riddler’s design is even more radical than the version in the upcoming film, with long hair and a unique ripped shirt. Robert Englund, who played Freddy Krueger, voiced the Riddler in this series, again a deviation from what the character usually is, as he’s often depicted as a higher-voiced, fast
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