Batman is more color palette than character, only defined by a few select bits of iconography and narrative details; that sketch is filled in by the tastes and preferences of the artist or director. One of the richest of these palettes is found in Batman: The Animated Series, often heralded as not just the Caped Crusader’s greatest cartoon adventure but one of the best adaptations of all time. It distills Batman and his adventures to their purest form, filtering through decades of comic-book and big-screen stylings to render a Dark Knight that feels full and a Gotham bathed in a gothic noir atmosphere.
So with The Batman heading to theaters on March 4, we’re revisiting Batman: The Animated Series. These twelve episodes fit most in line with the upcoming film and are sure to get you…
