TheDC Animated Universe(DCAU,also referred to as theTimmverseorDiniverseby fans) is ashared universecentered on a group ofanimated television seriesbased oncharactersbyDC Comicsand produced byWarner Bros. Animation.It retroactively began in 1992 with what came to be calledBatman: The Animated Seriesand ended in 2006 withJustice League Unlimited.[1][2]The associated media franchise also includes theatrical and direct-to-video feature films, as well as shorts, comic books, video games, and other multimedia adaptations.
| DC Animated Universe | |
|---|---|
 DC logo used from 1977 to 2005 | |
| Created by | |
| Owner | Warner Bros. |
| Years | 1992–2006 |
| Based on | Characters byDC Comics |
| Print publications | |
| Comics | List of comics |
| Films and television | |
| Film(s) | List of films |
| Short film(s) | List of short films |
| Television series | List of television series |
| Games | |
| Video game(s) | List of video games |
The DC Animated Universe has received acclaim from critics, being lauded for its storytelling, voice acting, animation, and maturity, with several of its shows listed among the greatest animated television series of all time.[3][4]It has also influenced the mainstream DC Comics in various ways, such as introducing new characters, revamped backstories, and character designs.[5]
List of DC Animated Universe media
editWhile there are many animated projects based upon DC Comics characters, the DC Animated Universe consists of TV series and films that spin off fromBatman: The Animated Series.While the series is largely standalone, two characters outside of the normalBatmancanon,ZatannaandJonah Hex,would guest star. However, the first series to indicate a shared continuity with other well-known characters wasSuperman: The Animated Series,in which thetitle characterencounters heroes such as Batman, theWally Westversion ofFlash,theGreen LanternKyle Rayner,Aquaman,andDoctor Fate.The follow-up sequel toBatman: The Animated Series,titledThe New Batman Adventureswould feature an art style revamp similar toSuperman: The Animated Series,and these two shows would feature crossovers. Both of those shows would be followed byBatman Beyond,which featured an elderly, retired Bruce Wayne passing on the mantle to Terry McGinnis, the Batman of the future.
AfterBatman Beyond's third season, theJustice Leagueshow followed, which starred Batman, Superman,Wonder Woman,The Flash(Wally West),Green Lantern(John Stewart)Martian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz),andHawkgirl.After two seasons, the series was rebranded asJustice League Unlimited,a successor series which expanded the League roster and was the final series set in the DC Animated Universe. In between these shows was alsoStatic Shock,which told the story ofVirgil Hawkinsand showcased a different aspect of the DC Animated Universe. It was the first time an African American superhero was the titular character of his own animated show, and the show explored many diverse stories and characters throughout its run. Another show that aired wasThe Zeta Project,which was a spin-off series based on the character Zeta from theBatman Beyondepisode of the same name, a humanoid robot who is on the run fromNSAagents. While minimal, the show had a few continuity tie-ins with the larger DC Animated Universe as well.
Television series
editThe DC Animated Universe consists of the following animated television series:
| Series | Season | Episodes | Originally aired | Network | Showrunner(s) | Connections | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batman: The Animated Series | 1 | 65 | September 5, 1992 | September 17, 1993 | Fox | Bruce Timm | ||
| 2 | 20 | May 2, 1994 | September 15, 1995 | |||||
| Superman: The Animated Series | 1 | 13 | September 6, 1996 | February 15, 1997 | The WB | Bruce Timm |
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| 2 | 28 | September 8, 1997 | May 2, 1998 | |||||
| 3 | 13 | September 19, 1998 | February 12, 2000 | |||||
| The New Batman Adventures | 1 | 24 | September 13, 1997 | January 16, 1999 | The WB | Bruce Timm |
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| Batman Beyond | 1 | 13 | January 10, 1999 | May 22, 1999 | The WB | Bruce Timm |
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| 2 | 26 | September 17, 1999 | May 27, 2000 | |||||
| 3 | 13 | August 19, 2000 | December 18, 2001 | |||||
| Static Shock | 1 | 13 | September 23, 2000 | May 12, 2001 | The WB | Dwayne McDuffie |
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| 2 | 11 | January 26, 2002 | May 4, 2002 | |||||
| 3 | 15 | January 25, 2003 | June 21, 2003 | |||||
| 4 | 13 | January 17, 2004 | May 22, 2004 | |||||
| The Zeta Project | 1 | 12 | January 27, 2001 | August 11, 2001 | The WB | Robert Goodman |
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| 2 | 14 | March 23, 2002 | August 17, 2002 | |||||
| Justice League | 1 | 26 | November 17, 2001 | November 9, 2002 | Cartoon Network | Bruce Timm |
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| 2 | 26 | July 5, 2003 | May 29, 2004 | |||||
| Justice League Unlimited | 1 | 13 | July 31, 2004 | January 29, 2005 | Cartoon Network | Bruce Timm |
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| 2 | 13 | February 5, 2005 | July 23, 2005 | |||||
| 3 | 13 | September 17, 2005 | May 13, 2006 | |||||
Feature films
editThe DCAU continuity also includes the following feature films:
| Film | U.S. release date | Director | Screenwriters | Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batman: Mask of the Phantasm | December 25, 1993 | Eric RadomskiandBruce Timm | Story by:Alan Burnett Screenplay by:Alan Burnett,Paul Dini,Martin Pasko andMichael Reaves |
Theatrical[6][7] |
Continuation ofBatman: TAS |
| Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero | March 17, 1998 | Boyd Kirkland | Boyd Kirkland and Randy Rogel | Direct-to-DVD | |
| Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker | December 12, 2000(edited version) April 23, 2002 (uncut version) |
Curt Geda | Story by:Paul Dini,Glen Murakamiand Bruce Timm Screenplay by:Paul Dini |
Continuation ofBatman Beyond,Batman: TAS,andThe New Batman Adventures | |
| Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman | October 21, 2003 | Story by:Alan Burnett Screenplay by:Michael Reaves |
Continuation ofBatman: TASandThe New Batman Adventures |
Short films
edit| Film | U.S. release date | Director | Screenwriters | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dark Knight's First Night | 1991 | Bruce Timm&Eric Radomski | Story by : Bruce Timm Teleplay by : Eric Radomski |
A short film which acted as the developmental pilot forBatman: TAS. |
| Justice League: The First Mission | 2000 | James Tucker | Story by:Bruce Timm | A short film which acted as the developmental pilot forJustice League. |
| Chase Me | October 21, 2003 | Curt Geda | Paul DiniandAlan Burnett | A short film with no dialogue based onThe New Batman Adventures. |
| Batman Beyond | April 20, 2014[8] | Darwyn Cooke[9][10] | A short film based onBatman Beyondcreated byDarwyn Cookefor Batman's 75th anniversary. The short features the original voice cast of the show, as well as cameos of robotic batmen fromThe New Batman Adventures,The Batman,Batman: The Brave and the Bold,Beware the Batman,The Dark Knight Returns,Michael Keaton'sBatman,Adam West'sBatman,and the original comic book Batman from 1939. | |
Digital series
edit| Series | Season | Episodes | Originally aired | Network | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lobo | 1 | 14 | June 15, 2000[11] | September 14, 2000 | warnerbros.com | |
| Gotham Girls | 1 | 11 | July 27, 2000 | December 14, 2000 | warnerbros.com | |
| 2 | 10 | June 5, 2001 | October 9, 2001 | |||
| 3 | 10 | July 16, 2002 | November 19, 2002 | |||
Offshoot material
editThe DCAU also includes tie-in materials such as comic books, video games, and direct-to video films with a similar animation style; however, their canonicity is disputable. While they are sometimes marketed as being part of the DCAU, some of these works have contradictory elements or are written by a different team.
For instance, many of the DCAU tie-in comics were written by a different team than the animated crew, such as theTy TempletonpennedThe Batman Adventurescomic series. However, some of the comics, such as theBatman: The Adventures Continuecomics were written by the animated series writers,Paul DiniandAlan Burnett.Per the opinion ofBruce Timm,who has commented about the canonicity of the DCAU comics previously, said "we didn't have any direct input on the comics...DC never solicited our opinions on what they were doing, nor would we have had time to give them notes if they had--I learned very early on not to get my nose bent out of joint if they did something in the comics we would never have done--my own personal way of dealing with it was to consider only the animated episodes themselves as true canon-which means that evenMad Lovewasn't purely canonical until we adapted it for the animated series. "[12]
In terms of feature films, the 2006 feature filmSuperman: Brainiac Attackshas been stated by writer Duane Capizzi that it was not intended to be part of the DCAU, despite using the same animation style and many of the voice actors fromSuperman: The Animated Series.[13]The 2007 filmSuperman: Doomsdayhas similar animation styles but used new animation models and is only loosely based on the DCAU.[14]The 2017 filmBatman and Harley Quinnfeatures the animation style ofThe New Batman Adventures,though co-writer Jim Krieg has stated that the film is DCAU adjacent, due to the sillier and raunchier elements of the film.[15][16]Justice League vs. the Fatal Fiveis a 2019 film done in the style ofJustice League Unlimited,but the film's canonicity is considered to be open-ended. It has been stated by Bruce Timm that the film is set within the DCAU sometime after the end ofJLU,although in the audio commentary for the film, Timm also mentioned that due to the film's production (it was originally slated to be done in a different art style before being changed during post production) the film would cause some continuity issues, and that fans could ultimately decide on their own.[17][18]
Cancelled projects
editAn animated series based on theTeen Titanscomic books was planned for the DC Animated Universe during the mid-1990s, but was ultimately scrapped, however the team was confirmed to exist in the universe in theStatic Shock(which was also not initially intended to be part of the DCAU until the second season) episode "Hard as Nails" withRobinconfirmed to be a member by Batman.[19]InsteadaTeen Titansseries not related to the DC animated universewas released. Also, after the success ofBatman: The Animated Seriesin the early 1990s, Fox approached producerBruce Timmto create a spin-off series focusing onCatwoman,but the project never materialized.[19]
In 1998, writerJohn P. McCannhad been tasked with coming up with aLoboanimated series in the DC Animated Universe, withBrad Garrettset to reprise his role as the character, but the show had been cancelled right before production. A few elements of the show would find its way in the 2000Lobowebseries, an online Flash animated series starring Lobo, the galactic bounty hunter, however whether the webseries is part of the official DCAU is unclear. A wax statue with the same character design as Lobo in this series appeared in an episode ofGotham Girlswhich somewhat support that the webseries is part of the official DCAU, although this is still disputed. Unlike the other shows set in the DCAU, it has graphic violence, sexual content, strong profanity, and a lack of tie-ins with the greater DCAU.
Before the release ofBatman Beyond: Return of the Joker,a third animated feature based onBatman: The Animated Serieswas planned, entitledBatman: Arkham.The film was supposed to be a follow-up forBatman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero,andBoyd Kirklandwas attached to write and direct; but the project was soon scrapped. A secondBatman Beyondmovie was planned for release but was finally scrapped due to the dark tones and controversies ofReturn of the Jokerin 2001.[20]Around 2003, during the production ofBatman: Mystery of the Batwoman,Warner Bros.approached Kirkland to write aCatwomandirect-to-videofeature film as a tie-in with the2004 live-action film.Although the script was written, the project was soon scrapped after the poor reception of the live-action film.[21]
Also, a direct-to-video feature-length animated film entitledJustice League: Worlds Collidewas planned to connectJustice Leaguewith its follow-upJustice League Unlimited,but the production was finally cancelled in 2004, and the script was later rewritten for the animated filmJustice League: Crisis on Two Earths,removing all connections to the DCAU.[22][23]
Comic books
editMany of the DCAU productions have also hadcomic bookscreated based on the characters of the various series, though their canonicity is disputable. The comics are:
| Year | Title | Issues |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | The Batman Adventures (vol. 1) | #1–36 Mad Love Holiday Special Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Annuals (#1–2) |
| 1993 | Superman & Batman Magazine | #1–8 |
| 1995 | Batman and Robin Adventures | #1–25 Annuals (#1–2) Batman & Mr. Freeze: Sub-Zero Dark Claw Adventures |
| 1996 | Superman Adventures | #1–66 Annual World's Finest Superman vs. Lobo Exclusive Edition(Superman '64prequel) |
| Two-Face: Two of a Kind[24] | #0 | |
| 1997 | Adventures in the DC Universe | #1–19 Annual |
| 1998 | The Batman Adventures: The Lost Years | #1–5 |
| Batman: Gotham Adventures | #1–60 | |
| Batgirl Adventures | One-Shot | |
| 1999 | Batman Beyond(vol. 1) | #1–6 |
| Batman Beyond(vol. 2) | #1–24 Return of the Joker | |
| Claritin Syrup Presents Batman[25] | One-Shot | |
| 2001 | Gotham Knights | #14 (backstory by Paul Dini)[26] |
| 2002 | Gotham Girls | #1–5 |
| Justice League Adventures | #1–34 #1-8 (Burger King miniseries)[27] | |
| 2003 | Batman Adventures(vol. 2) | #1–17 |
| Batman: Shadow of Sin Tzu | #1–260 | |
| 2004 | Batman: Harley and Ivy | #1–3 |
| Justice League Unlimited | #1–46 | |
| 2010 | Batman Beyond(vol. 3) | #1–6 |
| Superman/Batman Annual | #4 | |
| 2011 | Batman Beyond(vol. 4) | #1–8 |
| Superman Beyond | #0–20 | |
| 2012 | Justice League Beyond | #1–25 |
| Batman Beyond Unlimited | #1–18 | |
| 2013 | Batman Beyond 2.0 | #1–40 |
| Justice League Beyond 2.0 | #1–24 | |
| Batman Beyond Universe | #1–16 | |
| 2015 | Batman Beyond(vol. 5) | #1-16 |
| Scooby Doo Team Up[28] | #12, #17, #23, #24 (series uses DCAU character models but ignores the lore) | |
| 2016 | Batman/TMNT Adventures | #1-6 |
| Batman Beyond (vol. 6) | #1-50 Rebirth | |
| Love is Love[29] | Harley and Ivy story by Paul Dini | |
| Harley Quinn[30] | #17-26 (backstory by Paul Dini) (used the art style and character models but has been stated before its follow-up mini-series "Harley loves Joker" to be canon to the current main universe instead) | |
| 2017 | Harley Quinn and Batman | #1-5 (a prequel to the 2017 animated filmBatman and Harley Quinn) |
| 2017 | Batman and Harley Quinn | #1-7 (a sequel to the 2017 animated film of the same name) |
| 2018 | Harley loves Joker | #1-2 (used the art style and character models, is also a follow-up to the Harley Quinn main series backstory but is then hinted to be canon to the main comic universe in Harley Quinn #42 with the "next issue" area and then is stated to be in the main universe by its official description) |
| 2020 | Batman: The Adventures ContinueSeason One | #1-8 (print); 17 (digital) |
| 2021 | Batman: The Adventures ContinueSeason Two | #1-7 |
| 2021 | Justice League: Infinity | #1-7 |
| 2023 | Batman: The Adventures ContinueSeason Three | #1-8 |
Recurring cast and characters
editThe future of the DCAU
editWith the conclusion of theJustice League Unlimitedanimated series, Warner Bros has moved on to producing standalone films based on the various DC comics properties rather than reviving the DCAU counterparts.
The last script written for DCAU continuity was titledJustice League: Worlds Collide.This screenplay was created to bridge the several month gap betweenJustice LeagueandJustice League Unlimited.The draft was eventually adapted into the February 2010 filmJustice League: Crisis on Two Earths,with the removal of any references specific to DCAU continuity, replacing Green Lantern John Stewart with Hal Jordan, and the casting of different voice actors than those of the DCAU.
In 2009,Bruce Timmwas asked at a ToonZone forum if the DCAU will return in the future, and he stated this:[31]
I very much appreciate that so many of you guys have so much love for the old series, from BTAS through JLU (I do too) -- but frankly, I doubt that we'll be formally, "officially" doing another movie or TV series set in that continuity (...) anything is possible, so conceivably that could change someday -- instead of saying "THE DCAU IS DEAD", maybe we can just say it's in a state of suspended animation until further notice...?
— Bruce Timm, 2009[32]
On June 8, 2015, during an interview withNerdistabout his new filmJustice League: Gods and Monsters,Bruce Timm was asked if the DC Animated Universe will return someday. Although Timm stated that the DCAU continuity was unlikely to return, the possibility always exists.[33]
In 2018,Kevin Conroysaid work on the DCAU had stalled because the writers ran out of ideas for stories and believed stopping was best, as they did not want to "compromise on the quality of what they had and start creating kind of silly stories".[34]
The cast ofJustice Leaguehas been vocal about wanting a revival of the series, while Bruce Timm has said he would return as well if they were asked.[35]
Warner Bros. Animationapproached Bruce Timm with the idea of producing a revival ofBatman: The Animated Seriesset after the events ofThe New Batman Adventures,but Timm refused to develop a Batman show that was a continuation toThe Animated Series,with Timm instead developing a new series,Batman: Caped Crusader.[36][37]
The setting of the DCAU was briefly revisited in Part 3 of the animated movieJustice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths,which featuredWill Friedleas Terry McGinnis,Mark Hamillas the Joker, and a posthumous Kevin Conroy in his final performance as Batman.
Comics
editTheBatman Beyondcomic series is a loose adaptation of theBatman Beyondfranchise, intended to fit the character and storylines from the series into the mainstream DC continuity. The miniseries began in June 2010, under the titleFuture Evil.In August 2010, the series was announced to continue following the completion of the first arc as an ongoing series.[38]That series concluded alongside the entire line of ongoing monthlyDC Comicssuperhero books during the 2011 revamp and relaunch, titledThe New 52.
Superman Beyond,a one-shot comic set in the same universe asBatman Beyond,was released in 2011.
Batman Beyond Unlimited,a title chronicling the adventures of the future Justice League introduced in the DCAU, was released in February 2012.[39]This series published monthly triple-sized issues, containing three stories of Terry McGinnis, Clark "Cal" Kent, and the future Justice League Unlimited, respectively.[40]
Batman Beyond UniversesucceededUnlimitedin August 2013, condensing to double-monthly issues upon the elderly Superman's rejoining the future Justice League.[41]
Terry McGinnis was the central figure inThe New 52: Futures Endweekly series.[42]
In 2015–2016, DC Comics andIDW Publishingreleased a jointly produced, six-issue miniseries comic titledBatman/TMNT,where theNew 52Batman encounters theIDW incarnationof theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.The success of this miniseries inspired a similar crossover story, with Batman's DCAU incarnation meeting theAmazing Adventurescomic version of the2012 CGI series'Turtles. TitledBatman/TMNT Adventures,the concept was first announced in late July 2016[43]and scheduled for a six-issue release starting November 9, 2016.[44]
A comic book continuation of seven-issues ofJustice League Unlimited,calledJustice League Infinity,was released monthly between July 2021 and January 2022; the series is set after the show's finale and explores the consequences ofDarkseid's disappearance and the League clashing with alternate versions of themselves within the Multiverse.
Outside media
editVideo games
editThere have also been a number of DCAU tie-in video games released to correspond with the various animated television series and films. Some of these games have original plots, while others follow previous stories; their status in DCAU canon is unknown. The games are:
| Year | Title | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Batman: The Animated Series | Game Boy |
| 1994 | The Adventures of Batman & Robin | Super NES,Mega Drive/Genesis,Sega CD/Mega-CD,Game Gear |
| 1997 | Superman[45] | Game Boy |
| 1999 | Superman | Nintendo 64 |
| 2000 | Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker | Game Boy Color,PlayStation,Nintendo 64 |
| 2001 | Batman: Chaos in Gotham | Game Boy Color |
| Batman: Gotham City Racer | PlayStation | |
| Batman: Vengeance | PlayStation 2,Game Boy Advance,GameCube,Xbox,Microsoft Windows | |
| 2002 | Justice League: Injustice for All | Game Boy Advance |
| Static Shock(canceled game)[46] | ||
| Superman: Shadow of Apokolips | PlayStation 2, GameCube | |
| 2003 | Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu | Xbox, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, GameCube |
| Justice League: Chronicles | Game Boy Advance | |
| Superman: Countdown to Apokolips | ||
| 2016 | View-Master Batman Animated VR | iOS,Android |
Six of these games feature voice acting from the casts of the original shows. These are:The Adventures of Batman and Robin(SEGA CD/Mega CD version),Superman,Batman Vengeance,Superman: Shadow of Apokolips,Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu,andView-Master Batman Animated VR.The SEGA CD/Mega CD game,The Adventures of Batman and Robin,also features animation from one of the studios that worked onBatman: The Animated Series.
The Heart of Batman
editA 90-minute documentary film was released on October 16, 2018, as part of theBatman: The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition[47]andBatman: The Complete Animated SeriesBlu-ray/Digital box set,[48][49]and was later made available on the official Warner Bros. Entertainment YouTube channel.[49][50][51]
Crossovers, adaptations, and references
editTV series
edit| Year | Series | Episode | DCAU Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Freakazoid | Dance of Doom | Batman appears, but is unable to help due to being on a different network[52] |
| 1995 | Animaniacs | A Hard Day's Warners | Paul DiniandBruce Timmcan be seen at the Batman booth in episode #73 with aMask of the Phantasmposter[53] |
| 2011 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Night of the Batmen | Batman'sTNBAdesign shows up among the Batmen of other worlds along with Batman Beyond[54] |
| 2013 | Teen Titans Go! | multiple | Meta-gags referencing the DCAU have been made[55] |
Comics
edit| Year | Title | Issue | DCAU Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Man of Steel | #37 | Batman appears in hisBTASdesign on the front cover[56] |
| 1999 | Fan Boy | #5 | Bruce Timmwas a featured artist, lending his Batman to the issue[57] |
| 1999 | Superman/Fantastic Four | One-Shot | Superman's DCAU counterpart makes a cameo |
| 2001 | Catwoman | #89 | Harleen Quinzel pitches a TV series in the same style ofThe New Batman Adventures[58] |
| 2005 | Krypto the Super Dog | #1-6 | Artist Min S Ku draws many characters in their DCAU style. |
| 2007 | Teen Titans Go! | #45 | The Justice League is presented in their DCAU style |
| 2008 | Legion of Superheroes in the 31st Century | #11 | The Justice League appears in their DCAU versions |
| 2013 | Green Lantern: The Animated Series | #13 | Lobo shows up in his DCAU design |
| 2014 | Adventures of Superman | #40 | The Joker shows up in multiple styles, including hisTNBAlook.[59] |
| 2017 | Action Comics | #975 | Mr. Mxyzptlk and Superman appear in theirSTASstyle.[60] |
Characters adapted from the DCAU
editThough the DCAU is an offshoot of the mainstream DC comics universe, it has also affected the DC universe in return. The following characters were originally created for their respective series in the DCAU, but were eventually adapted viaretroactive continuityinto the mainstream DC comic continuity:
- Nora Fries(Batman: The Animated Series)
- Harley Quinn(Batman: The Animated Series)
- Renee Montoya(Batman: The Animated Series)
- Lock-Up(Batman: The Animated Series)
- Sewer King(Batman: The Animated Series)
- The Condiment King(Batman: The Animated Series)
- Mercy Graves(Superman: The Animated Series)
- Livewire(Superman: The Animated Series)
- Roxy Rocket(The New Batman Adventures)
- Terry McGinnis/Batman(Batman Beyond)
- Gray Ghost(Batman: The Animated Series)
- Phantasm(Batman: Mask of the Phantasm)
- Blight(Batman Beyond)
In addition, the backstory ofMr. Freezewas adapted from his portrayal inBatman: The Animated Series,and the visuals and/or characterization ofGreen Lantern,Supergirl,Toyman,Two-Face,Parasite,Metallo,Clayface,and many others have been applied to their comic counterparts. On a different note, issue #22 of DC Comics'Superman/Batmanseries, which explores alternate realities, hadBizarrotransported to an alternate version ofGotham Citythat was patrolled by aBatmanusing theBatman Beyondversion of the costume. A version of the future ofBatman Beyondmade an appearance inCountdown to Final Crisis#21, as part of the new Multiverse in the wake of theInfinite Crisisand52series, and aBatman Beyondseries had been planned. In January 2015, DC publishedThe Multiversity Guidebookwhich revealed a universe inspired by the DCAU is Earth-12 in theDC Multiverse,and currently in theBatman Beyondera, while the Justice Lords Earth from those Batman Beyond comics has also been added to the canon as Earth-50.[61]
See also
edit
- List of films based on DC Comics publications
- List of television series based on DC Comics publications
Related shared universes
edit- DC Universe– the original shared universe in the comics
- DC Extended Universe– the live action cinematic universe
- DC Universe Animated Original Movies
- Arrowverse
- DC Universe (franchise)
- Tomorrowverse
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