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Batman Beyond: Batman of the Future Thread
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The Frankman
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I hoping that trends extends so I can say "Sch-weaty"
my name is ed
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I recently watched season 1. I think its pretty solid but never great.
SpiderJerusalem
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I like it, especially the Joker movie. I always called it Spider-Batman to my friends too.
Shockgamer
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I refuse to ackowledge Epilogue as cannon. Batman Beyond ended with Return of the Joker; the JLA episodes were just bad dreams.
octopusman
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The lack of Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker was pretty freaking amazin
One scene defines the whole fucking movie, so fucked up.
One scene defines the whole fucking movie, so fucked up.
The second season of Batman Beyond also happens to be really different from first and third as it consists of 26 episodes instead of 13.
So to make all of them even, shall do season 2 and 2.5 over time.
Wit that said
Batman Beyond: Season 2 Part 1
13)Rats
I think Timm hates sewer people, its the only thing that could explain this episode and The Underwellers from TAS.
12)Terry's Friend Dates A Robot
The hooky title out of the way, this episode isn't that special. The villain if you can call it that is a bitter robotic girlfriend... How often do you get to say that, though?
11)Hooked Up
It is sort of like a Mad Hatter episode or something, it deals with people who get addicted to a machine that allows them to live out their fantasy. OF course, Teri's friend, Max, gets addicted and yeah...
10)Bloodsport
This is Batman Beyond: The Spiderman edition continued as we are introduced to a Kraven like character who comes to Gotham to hunt the ultimate prey in Batman.
9)Earth Movers
This is an interesting story, but also oddly creepy and disturbing.
8)Splicers
Teenagers are dumb. So dumb in fact that they have no problem splicing their DNA with animal DNA because it is all the rage! Yeah, that's the premise of this episode. Seeing Batman transferred into a Man-Bat type creature was sweet though.
7)Babel
Its a cool premise and interesting use of Shriek's powers.
6)Hidden Agenda
So we are introduced to Max, who is trying to decipher the identity of the real Batman, along the way she begins to think that Terry is a Joker.. and we are left with Max finding out his identity and becoming an unofficial sidekick.
5)Joyride
A group of Jokerz steal a prototype jet or something, and go on a rampage. Its kind of cool seeing that there are different sects of Jokerz and that they don't have much power.
4)Lost Soul
More evildoers need to think long-term and transform their body into a computer program to take over someone in the future and continue their reign... and if that doesn't work take over the super powered suit of the future's hero. It was cool seeing Terry wear the Robin mask.
3)Mind Games
This episode is rather dark on a huge level as it deals with pretty much kidnapping and abuse as we learn of this powerful psychic who is taken by a group to exploit her abilities. We also get a giant teddy bear.
2)Revenant
The return of the geek from season 1, who has jacked up and has some of his abilities left over. It was an interesting episode with him first using his powers to make the students believe the school was haunted, and then the reveal and eventual return.
1)Once Burned
This is like Batman/Catwoman done on the high school level and done really well. We see why these two are doomed never to be together, and how far the Royal Flush gang is willing to go to prove loyalty.
That's it for part 1 of season 2 as a whole, I thought it was just okay so far part 2 seems much improved.
Though way too much Max. :lol
So to make all of them even, shall do season 2 and 2.5 over time.
Wit that said
Batman Beyond: Season 2 Part 1
13)Rats
I think Timm hates sewer people, its the only thing that could explain this episode and The Underwellers from TAS.
12)Terry's Friend Dates A Robot
The hooky title out of the way, this episode isn't that special. The villain if you can call it that is a bitter robotic girlfriend... How often do you get to say that, though?
11)Hooked Up
It is sort of like a Mad Hatter episode or something, it deals with people who get addicted to a machine that allows them to live out their fantasy. OF course, Teri's friend, Max, gets addicted and yeah...
10)Bloodsport
This is Batman Beyond: The Spiderman edition continued as we are introduced to a Kraven like character who comes to Gotham to hunt the ultimate prey in Batman.
9)Earth Movers
This is an interesting story, but also oddly creepy and disturbing.
8)Splicers
Teenagers are dumb. So dumb in fact that they have no problem splicing their DNA with animal DNA because it is all the rage! Yeah, that's the premise of this episode. Seeing Batman transferred into a Man-Bat type creature was sweet though.
7)Babel
Its a cool premise and interesting use of Shriek's powers.
6)Hidden Agenda
So we are introduced to Max, who is trying to decipher the identity of the real Batman, along the way she begins to think that Terry is a Joker.. and we are left with Max finding out his identity and becoming an unofficial sidekick.
5)Joyride
A group of Jokerz steal a prototype jet or something, and go on a rampage. Its kind of cool seeing that there are different sects of Jokerz and that they don't have much power.
4)Lost Soul
More evildoers need to think long-term and transform their body into a computer program to take over someone in the future and continue their reign... and if that doesn't work take over the super powered suit of the future's hero. It was cool seeing Terry wear the Robin mask.
3)Mind Games
This episode is rather dark on a huge level as it deals with pretty much kidnapping and abuse as we learn of this powerful psychic who is taken by a group to exploit her abilities. We also get a giant teddy bear.
2)Revenant
The return of the geek from season 1, who has jacked up and has some of his abilities left over. It was an interesting episode with him first using his powers to make the students believe the school was haunted, and then the reveal and eventual return.
1)Once Burned
This is like Batman/Catwoman done on the high school level and done really well. We see why these two are doomed never to be together, and how far the Royal Flush gang is willing to go to prove loyalty.
That's it for part 1 of season 2 as a whole, I thought it was just okay so far part 2 seems much improved.
Though way too much Max. :lol
reggieandTFE
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Any word on Batman:TAS, this show, or Justice League coming out on Blu-Ray?
I watched Batman: Mask of the Phantasm on DVD and Batman: Gotham Knights on BD and I was overwhelmed at how dusty, grainy and artifacting the former was in comparison to the gorgeous latter.
I watched Batman: Mask of the Phantasm on DVD and Batman: Gotham Knights on BD and I was overwhelmed at how dusty, grainy and artifacting the former was in comparison to the gorgeous latter.
The Hermit
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krypt0nian said:
holy crap thank you!
Marty Chinn
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I really liked Batman Beyond back in the day. I thought it was a great addition to the Batman universe with some really good episodes. It also ended well with Return of the Joker being one of the best things to come out of any Batman animated movie or series. Heck, I was even into the spinoff of Batman Beyond, The Zeta Project. Did anyone else watch/like that?
As far as the Justice League series goes, they lost me when they started following all the other characters. I tried but my problem with them is there are sooooo many DC superheroes that I don't know or care about at all and it's hard to watch a series when so many episodes are centered around these smaller characters. I wanna watch Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, etc not some random hero that only comic geeks know.
As far as the Justice League series goes, they lost me when they started following all the other characters. I tried but my problem with them is there are sooooo many DC superheroes that I don't know or care about at all and it's hard to watch a series when so many episodes are centered around these smaller characters. I wanna watch Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, etc not some random hero that only comic geeks know.
Night_Trekker
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You can imagine my response when I heard there would be a Batman cartoon... IN THE FUTURE!
Who knew it would turn out to be so damn great? It's a shame there wasn't more of it. I need to grab the DVDs someday. (And I should actually see Return of the Joker...)
Also, Bruce being Terry's dad is beyond lame.
Who knew it would turn out to be so damn great? It's a shame there wasn't more of it. I need to grab the DVDs someday. (And I should actually see Return of the Joker...)
Also, Bruce being Terry's dad is beyond lame.
Night_Trekker
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Tamanon said:
Yeah, that's one reason I haven't bought it yet. Which version is uncut?
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Yeah, Batman Beyond is the awesomeness!
suaveric said:
It had been rumored for a while, and then Timm finally confirmed it on Toonzone.net back in 2005
http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=145555&page=2&pp=20
Did he post anymore after Epilogue aired? 
I can understand that, but it was the opposite somewhat for me, it opened me up to the world of DC beyond just like Batman, Superman and the usual.
It was how I was introduced to The Question and Booster Gold, and they became two of my favorite DC characters. It also introduced me to others who I was indifferent to like Hawk and Dove, but eh whatcha gonna do?
Marty Chinn said:
I can understand that, but it was the opposite somewhat for me, it opened me up to the world of DC beyond just like Batman, Superman and the usual.
It was how I was introduced to The Question and Booster Gold, and they became two of my favorite DC characters. It also introduced me to others who I was indifferent to like Hawk and Dove, but eh whatcha gonna do?
Amazing show. My girlfriend still has a crush on Terry to this day which she constantly reminds me of. :lol
Season 2 has some quality issues, maybe because they tried to make too many episodes at once, but Season 1 and 3 are pure gold. Love love LOVE Batman Beyond. I really wish we had gotten that second movie.
Season 2 has some quality issues, maybe because they tried to make too many episodes at once, but Season 1 and 3 are pure gold. Love love LOVE Batman Beyond. I really wish we had gotten that second movie.
Christopher
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Sorry to my good buddy Penguin I'm finally making my way into this thread as a TAS lover
btw...I wonder what a futeristic catwoman woudl have looked like...
LOVE LOVE LOVE the series this and Batman: TAS were truly some of the greatest things I've watched as a child growing up. See now I LOVED the new animation style with this, it just WENT with the futeristic theme...the old series and this style not so much.
Max wasn't in The Joker Returns right? She got shafted for the movie
btw...I wonder what a futeristic catwoman woudl have looked like...
LOVE LOVE LOVE the series this and Batman: TAS were truly some of the greatest things I've watched as a child growing up. See now I LOVED the new animation style with this, it just WENT with the futeristic theme...the old series and this style not so much.
Max wasn't in The Joker Returns right? She got shafted for the movie
Haha well I finished season 2 ages ago, just kept on getting dicked over with my work schedule, and this is just going off memory at this point.
Batman Beyond Season 2.5
The second half of the season is much stronger than the first half to be sure. Wonder if that was intentional.
13)Payback
Yeah the kid in the suit is the main villain of the episode. Let's take a minute for that to disgust. This combines two of the show's trademark villain of the week as well as teen problem concepts.
12)Where's Terry?
Terry has gone missing (from Bruce and Max anyhow, the audience knows exactly where he is), and the dynamic sidekicks must team-up in order to find him. You learn that Bruce really doesn't like Max, and even uses her as bait in an awesome scene, but I think The Late Mr. Kent does the ep better.
11)Sentries of the Last Cosmos
I'm not a huge sci-fi fan per say so the fact that this episode is poking fun at that whole subculture really does nothing for me. I mean the villains are cool, I guess, but the episode just seemed... passable.
10) The Eggbaby
I actually think this episode has some redeeming concept. Though the villains are awful, I do enjoy seeing Terry with the egg.
9)Armory
Things go south for everyone, some people try to make due while others apparently turn to a life of crime to maintain their lifestyle. Go figure.
8)The Last Resort
Terry's friends start getting sent to some special camp because their parents can't deal with them. The man in charge is basically breaking their wills... why is it no adults ever have noble goals for teenagers? :lol
7)Sneak Peek
So yeah this reporter REALLY wants to get the story... badly... and he finds out Terry and Bruce's secret but of course, his powers run amuck before he is able to reveal it.
6)Ace in the Hole
So we learn the origins of Ace the bathound as well as why he is so important to Master Bruce.
5)Plague
The Stalker is back but this time he teams up with Batman to stop the release of a virus. A fun episode that still hints at a brewing rivalry.
4)Zeta
Mostly a Max-centric episode which would cause most to hate, but the inclusion of the robot was a next touch and we did end up with the spin-off series.
3)Final Cut
So Curare is fighting for her life and doing a pretty damn good job of it until she returns to Gotham and runs up against you know who. This is one of the few episodes where we get to see Terry stand for himself as Bruce is AWOL.
2)April Moon
Teenagers will do anything for kicks on this show including using an untested drug, mixing their DNA with animals and getting addicted to a virtual world so I guess having body parts replaced with robotics for kicks isn't that far out. I like this episode, but really like the end. Don't screw with someone and than go to them for help.
1)Eye Witness
Like ON Leather Wings, its nice to get an episode with Batman on the opposite side of the law for a bit. And it was a pretty convincing con if not for Bruce and his multitude of gear.
Well there is Batman Beyond season 2 in a nutshell. And due to some pre-mature postalution some of you may have seen this post while it was in the works. I apologize. :lol
Batman Beyond Season 2.5
The second half of the season is much stronger than the first half to be sure. Wonder if that was intentional.
13)Payback
Yeah the kid in the suit is the main villain of the episode. Let's take a minute for that to disgust. This combines two of the show's trademark villain of the week as well as teen problem concepts.
12)Where's Terry?
Terry has gone missing (from Bruce and Max anyhow, the audience knows exactly where he is), and the dynamic sidekicks must team-up in order to find him. You learn that Bruce really doesn't like Max, and even uses her as bait in an awesome scene, but I think The Late Mr. Kent does the ep better.
11)Sentries of the Last Cosmos
I'm not a huge sci-fi fan per say so the fact that this episode is poking fun at that whole subculture really does nothing for me. I mean the villains are cool, I guess, but the episode just seemed... passable.
10) The Eggbaby
I actually think this episode has some redeeming concept. Though the villains are awful, I do enjoy seeing Terry with the egg.
9)Armory
Things go south for everyone, some people try to make due while others apparently turn to a life of crime to maintain their lifestyle. Go figure.
8)The Last Resort
Terry's friends start getting sent to some special camp because their parents can't deal with them. The man in charge is basically breaking their wills... why is it no adults ever have noble goals for teenagers? :lol
7)Sneak Peek
So yeah this reporter REALLY wants to get the story... badly... and he finds out Terry and Bruce's secret but of course, his powers run amuck before he is able to reveal it.
6)Ace in the Hole
So we learn the origins of Ace the bathound as well as why he is so important to Master Bruce.
5)Plague
The Stalker is back but this time he teams up with Batman to stop the release of a virus. A fun episode that still hints at a brewing rivalry.
4)Zeta
Mostly a Max-centric episode which would cause most to hate, but the inclusion of the robot was a next touch and we did end up with the spin-off series.
3)Final Cut
So Curare is fighting for her life and doing a pretty damn good job of it until she returns to Gotham and runs up against you know who. This is one of the few episodes where we get to see Terry stand for himself as Bruce is AWOL.
2)April Moon
Teenagers will do anything for kicks on this show including using an untested drug, mixing their DNA with animals and getting addicted to a virtual world so I guess having body parts replaced with robotics for kicks isn't that far out. I like this episode, but really like the end. Don't screw with someone and than go to them for help.
1)Eye Witness
Like ON Leather Wings, its nice to get an episode with Batman on the opposite side of the law for a bit. And it was a pretty convincing con if not for Bruce and his multitude of gear.
Well there is Batman Beyond season 2 in a nutshell. And due to some pre-mature postalution some of you may have seen this post while it was in the works. I apologize. :lol
This thread did better than The Batman not as good as TAS.
Next up is Superman, which shall be fun as I've seen random episodes here and there, but can't say was an avid follower who saw them all.
We are at the final season of the show, which had some fun episodes. Sadly, it was canceled before its time so that Timm and company could work on Justice League... I love love Justice League so I can't fault them for that.
13)Curse of The Kobra 2
This was in a way a very Max centric episode, and I was just never the biggest fan of the character. Its like they wanted someone like robin without the costume.
12)Unmasked
Oddly, one of worse episode in the season also happens to be the last to air. Not to say it was a bad episode, but it just lacked something.
11)Betrayal
We get Terry's version of Two-Face, a foe he is responsible for creating and a former friend. This is his second appearance and deals with Terry's inability to take him down until he finally turns on him.
10)Countdown
This is the final episode produced, and such an odd one to go out on as it features Mad Stan who never played a huge role in the series and Zeta, which was a cool spinoff.
9)Speak No Evil
I've never got DC's love of talking monkeys, but this episode featured one who was seeking revenge against a poucher.
8)Inqueling
A really well done episode with a nice twist, and one of TAS' classic the bad guy isn't done so the person who screwed them over better sleep lightly endings.
7)Untouchable
Should be further down on the list, because the plot is forgettable and I saw it like 3 days ago, but the interaction between Terry and the electric girl are nice, and even Dana's growing jealousy is funny.
6)BigTime
We finally learn how Terry ended up in juvy as well as get some info on his past dealings.
5)The Call 2
Started off as a fun episode with discovering Superman's betrayal, but I never liked the Starro threat.
4)King's Ransom
The Royal Flush gang returns and their is backstabbing afoot. It is always nice to see the group as they seemed to have made the most progress throughout the show. Ace is still Terry's Catwoman though she has turned over to a hard-working side now.
3)Curse of the Kobra
We get to see Terry train under one of Bruce's old partners, though I had wished it was someone from TAS instead of some random unless missing some connection.
2)Out of the Past
Episode starts with Batman the Musical, which I hope they make one day. :lol And sets the tone for the episode with Bruce feeling worthless until an old love return.... and let's just say he has one really demented foe.
1)The Call
The Justice League Unlimited (I don't know why they gave themselves that name) are in town, but there's trouble in paradise as it seems like someone from the inside may be causing damage to the team. Who could it be? Does Terry have what it take to be a Leaguer?
And that my friends is Batman Beyond, there is of course the mega-sweet movie, which I get an excuse to watch again, but for now.
Next up is Superman, which shall be fun as I've seen random episodes here and there, but can't say was an avid follower who saw them all.
We are at the final season of the show, which had some fun episodes. Sadly, it was canceled before its time so that Timm and company could work on Justice League... I love love Justice League so I can't fault them for that.
13)Curse of The Kobra 2
This was in a way a very Max centric episode, and I was just never the biggest fan of the character. Its like they wanted someone like robin without the costume.
12)Unmasked
Oddly, one of worse episode in the season also happens to be the last to air. Not to say it was a bad episode, but it just lacked something.
11)Betrayal
We get Terry's version of Two-Face, a foe he is responsible for creating and a former friend. This is his second appearance and deals with Terry's inability to take him down until he finally turns on him.
10)Countdown
This is the final episode produced, and such an odd one to go out on as it features Mad Stan who never played a huge role in the series and Zeta, which was a cool spinoff.
9)Speak No Evil
I've never got DC's love of talking monkeys, but this episode featured one who was seeking revenge against a poucher.
8)Inqueling
A really well done episode with a nice twist, and one of TAS' classic the bad guy isn't done so the person who screwed them over better sleep lightly endings.
7)Untouchable
Should be further down on the list, because the plot is forgettable and I saw it like 3 days ago, but the interaction between Terry and the electric girl are nice, and even Dana's growing jealousy is funny.
6)BigTime
We finally learn how Terry ended up in juvy as well as get some info on his past dealings.
5)The Call 2
Started off as a fun episode with discovering Superman's betrayal, but I never liked the Starro threat.
4)King's Ransom
The Royal Flush gang returns and their is backstabbing afoot. It is always nice to see the group as they seemed to have made the most progress throughout the show. Ace is still Terry's Catwoman though she has turned over to a hard-working side now.
3)Curse of the Kobra
We get to see Terry train under one of Bruce's old partners, though I had wished it was someone from TAS instead of some random unless missing some connection.
2)Out of the Past
Episode starts with Batman the Musical, which I hope they make one day. :lol And sets the tone for the episode with Bruce feeling worthless until an old love return.... and let's just say he has one really demented foe.
1)The Call
The Justice League Unlimited (I don't know why they gave themselves that name) are in town, but there's trouble in paradise as it seems like someone from the inside may be causing damage to the team. Who could it be? Does Terry have what it take to be a Leaguer?
And that my friends is Batman Beyond, there is of course the mega-sweet movie, which I get an excuse to watch again, but for now.
Apharmd said:
It's good, but I really wish that this and Batman: TAS had long story arcs. It would make the show infinitely more rewatchable.
Sidenote: If you want to see a great comic to cartoon adaptation, complete with long story arcs, check out The Spectacular Spider-Man. It's great.
The Frankman
Banned
I liked the heavyness of alot of the episodes... Earth Movers, April Moon, fond memories of them all.
And let us not forget the epic line in Out Of The Past:
Terry (to "Talia"): "You're creeping me out!"
Bruce: "Hey, you didn't kiss her!"
:lol
And let us not forget the epic line in Out Of The Past:
Terry (to "Talia"): "You're creeping me out!"
Bruce: "Hey, you didn't kiss her!"
:lol
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