In an era that was flush with cartoons fighting for children’s attention, Batman: The Animated Series stood out by using its timeless take on Gotham City to tell stories that were as stylish and zany as they were serious. The show gave birth to some of DC’s most iconic characters and set a high bar for animated comic book adaptations that many of Warner Bros.’ newer series have struggled to reach.
Amazon’s Batman: Caped Crusader from cocreators J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce…
