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Batman: The Adventures Continue
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Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
Publication date | April 2020 |
Main character(s) | Batman |
Creative team | |
Written by | Alan Burnett Paul Dini |
Penciller(s) | Ty Templeton |
Letterer(s) | Joshua Reed |
Colorist(s) | Monica Kubina |
Editor(s) | Andrew Marino |
Batman: The Adventures Continue is a DC Comics comic book series starring Batman set in the world of the DC Animated Universe. It is a continuation of Batman: The Animated Series and its follow-up The New Batman Adventures. The book is co-written by Paul Dini and Alan Burnett, producers of the original animated television series, and illustrated by Ty Templeton, who also worked on previous comics inspired by Batman: TAS. The limited series was initially released as a "digital first" comic, beginning in April 2020.[1] The first print issue, which collects the first two digital chapters, reached stores on June 10, 2020.[2] The miniseries was extended from six to seven print issues,[3][4] and later to eight.[5] In March 2021, DC announced Season II of the series, with Issue 1 published in June 2021.[6][7] As of June 2021, DC has planned seven issues for Season II.[8]
Overview
According to Dini and Burnett, the series picks up where The New Batman/Superman Adventures ended (Dini and Burnett ended the series to work on Batman Beyond) and aims to "[fill in] certain gaps in the original Batman: The Animated Series, events that didn't have a bearing on the series at the time."[9] Longtime Batman allies Alfred Pennyworth, Dick Grayson (aka Nightwing), Barbara Gordon (aka Batgirl), Tim Drake (aka Robin), and Dr. Leslie Thompkins return alongside Bruce Wayne/Batman. Characters that were not used in the animated series, such as Deathstroke, Azrael, and Jason Todd as Red Hood, appear in Season 1.[10]
On September 19, 2020, DC Comics made Digital Chapter One available for free on its website.[11]
Season II introduces the Court of Owls into the DC Animated Universe. Zatanna and Jimmy "the Jazzman" Peake also return in Season II.
Season 1 (2020)
"Hardware" (Digital Issues 1–2, Print Issue 1): When a seven-stories-tall robot steals salvageable alien tech from Wayne Enterprises (including the remains of the computer tyrant Brainiac), Batman finds himself matching wits against business rival Lex Luthor.
"Mentors" (Digital Issues 3–6, Print Issues 2-3): Mercenary Slade Wilson, known to Interpol as "Deathstroke", arrives in Gotham and seems to be making a good impression on the Bat-Family. However, he has ulterior motives for being in Gotham. Batman investigates a mysterious stalker who has been observing the Dark Knight for some time.
"The Darker Knight" (Digital Issues 7–8, Print Issue 4): While chasing Catwoman, Batman encounters Azrael. Azrael is in Gotham to retrieve the Shawl of Magdalene, which was stolen from his religious order. After apprehending Catwoman, Batman teams up with Azrael, giving him a new suit as well before meeting the person who hired Catwoman, Penguin. Penguin's new bodyguard, Mr. Wing, attacks them. Batman and Azrael then discover that there is yet another behind-the-scenes mastermind, Mr. Freeze. Nora, Freeze's wife, died after the procedure he used to revive her failed. Freeze wanted to use the shawl, which is claimed to have healing properties, to resurrect her. Batman defeats Freeze and returns the Shawl to Azrael. Meanwhile, Jason Todd plans to confront Joker.
"Red Son Rising" (Digital Issues 9–14, Print Issues 5-7): Batman discovers that his stalker is Jason Todd, who has returned to Gotham after several years. Alfred Pennyworth tells Tim Drake about Jason Todd's origins as the second Robin (after Dick Grayson). Jason became very violent and seriously injured or maimed criminals. Joker and Harley Quinn capture Jason, and Joker viciously beats Jason with a crowbar. Batman interrupts the beating, and Jason asks him to kill Joker. However, Batman refuses, and it appears that Jason dies in an explosion. Jason kidnaps Tim and the Joker, imprisoning them in an underground sewer area. He attempts to coerce Batman into killing the Joker in exchange for Tim's life. During the ensuing fight, the sewer area collapses. Jason refuses to go with Batman; instead, he jumps into and is carried away by a sewer stream. Later, Jason finds out that he has been rescued by Deathstroke.
"Secret Santa" (Digital Issues 15–17, Print Issue 8): The story begins with a flashback, when The Ventriloquist attempts to hold Gotham hostage with a bomb threat. Batman and Robin (Tim Drake) foil The Ventriloquist's plan. However, they know that only half of The Ventriloquist's bomb payload was found/detonated. Later, The Ventriloquist is released from Arkham Asylum right before the December holiday season. Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy invite other criminals to a holiday party at The Iceberg Lounge. Joker is upset that he was not invited, so he and his henchman Straightman plan to wreak havoc using Scarface, The Ventriloquist's "alter ego".
Season 2 (2021)
"Court Fight" (Issues 1-2): Batman and Deadman investigate why the Court of Owls assassinated Mayor Hill of Gotham City. Zatanna gives Batman an amulet that allows him to interact with Deadman. Batman and Deadman discover that Mayor Hill faked his own death as part of a conspiracy so that the Court of Owls can control Gotham City again.
"The Hunter or the Hunted" (Issue 3): Batgirl and Huntress both look for Jimmy "The Jazzman" Peake (who severely injured Commissioner James Gordon in the BTAS episode "I Am the Night"). Peake played the piano while the Bertinelli family was being murdered, which is why Huntress wants to kill him.
"The Muscle" (Issue 4): Batman tries to protect Detective Renee Montoya from someone called "the Muscle". Mob boss Rupert Thorne wants to get rid of Montoya because she's an honest cop who refuses to be bribed. This issue also previews the story arc in Issues 5-7. (Note: This issue has a printing error, with dialogue boxes shifted to the right and not matching the character/source location. Two of the dialogue boxes run off the page.)
"Mayor Mayhem" (Issues 5-7): Former Mayor Emerson Mayfield returns to Gotham in a bid to return to public office. Batman has his doubts about Mayfield's intentions. Barbara Gordon infiltrates Mayfield's campaign and discovers that he is working with the Mad Hatter. Clayface is also working for Mayfield.
Publications
Digital First Issues
Season 1
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Print Issues
Season 1
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Season 2
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References
- ^ Polo, Susana (April 1, 2020). "DC's new Batman: The Animated Series Book is a Must-read for Fans of the Show". Polygon. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- ^ "BATMAN THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE #1 (OF 6) (MAR200485)". Previews World. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- ^ "DC CONNECT #1". DC Comics. May 21, 2020. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- ^ "DC Connect" (PDF). No. 1. DC Comics. June 2020. p. 37. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
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- ^ DC Publicity (March 11, 2021). "'Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II' Uncovers an Ancient Gotham City Legend: The Court of Owls!". DC. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ "Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-) #1: Season Two". ComiXology. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "DC Connect" (PDF). No. 13. DC Comics. June 2021. p. 41. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ Ching, Albert (March 31, 2020). "Batman: The Adventures Continue Offers a Return to the Animated World". DC Comics. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
- ^ Goslin, Austen (February 13, 2020). "Batman: The Animated Series creator will continue the show — with Jason Todd". Polygon. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
- ^ "BATMAN: THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE 2020 BATMAN DAY SPECIAL EDITION #1". DC Comics. September 16, 2020. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^ "Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-) #1". ComiXology. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-) #2". ComiXology. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-) #3". ComiXology. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-) #4". ComiXology. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-) #5". ComiXology. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
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- ^ "Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-) #7". ComiXology. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
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- ^ "Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-) #14". ComiXology. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-) #15". ComiXology. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ "Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-) #16". ComiXology. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ "Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-) #17". ComiXology. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ "BATMAN THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE #1 (OF 6)". Previews World. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "BATMAN THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE #2 (OF 6)". Previews World. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "BATMAN THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE #3 (OF 6)". Previews World. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "BATMAN THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE #4 (OF 6)". Previews World. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "BATMAN THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE #5 (OF 6)". Previews World. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "BATMAN THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE #6 (OF 6)". Previews World. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "BATMAN THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE #7 (OF 6)". Previews World. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ "BATMAN THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE #8 (OF 6)". Previews World. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ "Batman: The Adventures Continue Season One by Paul Dini, Alan Burnett: 9781779507891". Penguin Random House. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-) #1: Season Two". comiXology. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ "Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-) #2: Season Two". comiXology. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ "Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-) #3: Season Two". comiXology. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ "Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-) #4: Season Two". comiXology. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ "DC Connect" (PDF). No. 15. DC Comics. August 2021. p. 30. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ a b "DC Connect" (PDF). No. 16. DC Comics. September 2021. p. 37. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
External links
- 2020 comics debuts
- Batman titles
- Comics based on television series
- Comics by Paul Dini
- DC Animated Universe comics
- DC Comics titles
- Works based on Batman: The Animated Series