Beware The Batman

[batfan08]

I've been marathoning through TAS, again, and I saw the first episode of this today, and I liked it; TAS really didn't affect my enjoyment of this; it's like comparing apples to oranges. Is it different? Yeah, but I really don't think it deserves all of the hate it's getting. The animation style is just that, a style. They used similar styles in GL and The Clone Wars, and I didn't see this many complaints. Point being: is it simplistic? Yes. Should that stop people from enjoying it? No.

The SAS Alfred isn't really anything new, either. If you want to blame that on anybody, blame it on Geoff Johns. Overall, I enjoyed it. Do the designs take some getting used to? Yes, but I liked that Batman was reminiscent of the classic, Golden Age design, and I liked the character model for Bruce Wayne. Pyg and Toad were relatively interesting, though not quite as interesting as their comic book counterparts (but doing that would probably result in some hefty fines from the FCC), and I enjoyed that Batman isn't going to win every fight right from the start, and that we've got to let him build up to that point.

 

[Master Wayne]

Nothing beats B:TAS.

 

[batfan08]

No, it doesn't, but I'm just saying that I won't let my enjoyment of TAS keep me from enjoying a new take. Like I said, it's like comparing Apples to Oranges. Nothing will ever beat TAS, IMO; like you said, so why even bother comparing them?

 

[IrishJedi]

The SAS Alfred isn't really anything new, either. If you want to blame that on anybody, blame it on Geoff Johns.

As if I needed another reason to despise that guy...

 

[batfan08]

As if I needed another reason to despise that guy...

Cyborg in the Justice League movie?

 

[creature4000]

crappy art, pass.

yep.. pretty much

 

[Darth Vader]

I can't believe DC okayed the designs when they saw concept art. From the promo I saw he looks like a praying mantis.

 

[BB&WSF]

Well, I found this bearable untill I saw 'Alfred'.

 

[RIDDICK]

 

[ironwez20]

Looks like a gruff jay Leno .

 

[Zen Mutiny]

Yes...get rid of everything people like about batman...good start.

It worked for Chris Nolan.

Almost a match!

Is that Vinnie Jones? He would make an awesome Black Adam!

 

[Intruder04]

I watched BTAS pilot soon after and it's funny how the 20+- year old traditional animation trumped the new one in evry aspect.

Nothing beats B:TAS.

Well, I found this bearable untill I saw 'Alfred'.

Huh? Looks like one of 'em hire-o-henchmen!

I'm not against the style totally but somehow the CGI just isn't....well streamlined. Appears choppy and cheap in some places. As batfan08 said that it can't be compared to TAS, I feel compelled to do so cuz it's still enjoyable and easy on the eye despite being 20+ yrs old. I liked the new style for Batman somewhat and would like a figure/statue based on it.

Doesn't look too bad here:

 

[krec9]

Saw the pilot tonight I really liked it .

 

[CelticPredator]

Well, I found this bearable untill I saw 'Alfred'.

 

[BB&WSF]

Apart from the animation, this guy (the Batman) gets beaten up a lot!

I mean Magpie beat the crap outta him. Even Anarky gave him a rough time.

About time he changed his excerise routine and get some high protein (or whatever) diet.

 

[mistermadhouse]

Is anyone else enjoying this show as much as I am? Sure, it's not The Animated Series but it is one of the better Batman shows to come along in a long time.

The writing is incredibly clever and snappy. Just watching the fourth episode, when Batman tells his assistant not to kill one of the ninjas.

Tatoo: I don't need an ethics lesson from a nut who dresses like a bat.

Batman: Too bad...you just got one.

That reminded me of TDKR when Batman prevents Catwoman from shooting the gun, but this dialogue would've been much better in that scene.

People really shouldn't take my word for it though - I urge you to check out the first episodes so far (only been four) and see if you like it!

 

[batfan08]

I love it. It's a different interpretation, but I enjoy it for what it is, just like I enjoy TBATB for what it is, The Batman for what it is, and TAS for what it is. There's no reason to compare them, really.

 

[TurdFerguson]

I'm enjoying this show, it doesn't beat BTAS but nothing really does.

 

[krec9]

I love it. It's a different interpretation, but I enjoy it for what it is, just like I enjoy TBATB for what it is, The Batman for what it is, and TAS for what it is. There's no reason to compare them, really.

I agree I'm hooked on this show its damn good.