I could never get enough ofBatman: The Animated Seriesand some incredible art makes me realize that I really want a Nightwing spin-off of the bestDCanimated series of all time.Batman: The AnimatedSeries has endured for over three decades, becoming one of the best adaptations of the character and greatly influencing the comics and other media that came after it. Since first premiering in 1992, it still has yet to be topped.
One of the best parts about the Batman mythos isthe various Robinshe has taken under his wing over the course of his crime-fighting career. Of course, Dick Grayson was the first one to become Robin, is essentially an adopted son of Bruce Wayne, and eventually goes out on his own and becomes the hero Nightwing. Artistmalenjoyersharedrecent fan art on X showing Nightwing hanging out with another Robin, desperately making me wish there was another continuation ofBatman: The Animated Series.
What The Batman: The Animated Series Art Means
One of the moreunder-the-radar Robins for Batman is Tim Drake. Dick Grayson and Jason Todd get most of the spotlight for different reasons, while Damien Wayne is the biological son of Bruce Wayne. In fact,Batman: The Animated Seriesdidn’t even feature Jason Todd in any capacity, having Tim Drake aligned more with Jason Todd’s backstory in a way. Because of this, Dick and Tim have more interactions throughout the series and the continuation inThe New Batman Adventures.
10 Best Robin Quotes From Batman: The Animated Series
Robin was a sporadic but memorable presence in Batman: The Animated Series, proffering a swathe of classic dialogue that reflects his character.
The art shows off a brotherly relationship between Dick Grayson, rocking the mullet and Nightwing costume and hanging out with Tim Drake. Despite the years between them, and being at two different points in their lives, they both share one major thing in common: they were both wards of Batman, and learned a lot being his Robin. Having a moment to share some food and just be goofy is such a simple thing that means so much, and underlines the potential of exploring Nightwing’s life without Batman in as much focus.
Our Take On The Batman: The Animated Series Art
The New Batman Adventuresis largely considered the third and final season ofBatman: The Animated Series, and is where Tim Drake actually appeared in the show as the second character to take up the mantle of Robin. Personally, I enjoyed Tim Drake more in the series than Dick Grayson, but it is always nice to see the two of them together, interacting and having fun.
Batman: The Animated Seriesis one of the best things DC has ever done, and certainly one of the high points for Batman as a character.
In fact, art like this makes me want to see a Nightwing spin-off series that features Dick Grayson and Tim Drake working together, and making their own legacy away from Batman.Batman: The Animated Seriesis one of the best things DC has ever done, and certainly one of the high points for Batman as a character, introducing him to so many young viewers, and starting a lifelong love for the character. I would take any continuation ofBatman: The Animated SeriesI can get, but I would particularly like one about the two Robins that played a part in making it so special.
Batman: The Animated Series
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Batman: The Animated Series follows Bruce Wayne as he assumes the role of the masked vigilante Batman to combat crime in Gotham City. This acclaimed 1992 series explores his dual identity and features an array of iconic villains, while Bruce vows to avenge the murder of his parents.
