SEEKERS OF THE BAT

Batman Beyond was an animated television show set in Batman’s alternate future. In 2039, Bruce Wayne has retired and Batman has been forgotten. Until 16 year old Terry McGinnis discovers the Batcave and borrows a futuristic flying Batsuit. After some initial distrust, Bruce allows Terry to continue on as the ‘Batman of the Future’, under his watchful, curmudgeonly eye.

In 2010, a limited comic book series was released that ties the Batman Beyond continuity into comic book canon. Assuming storylines unfold as planned, Terry McGinnis will be the 4th person to be inherit the mantle of Batman, after Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, and Damien Wayne.

Batman Beyond Intro

Artist: Mohammad Haqu

Here we see the progression of how the animated Batman has been portrayed over a 14 year span. Notice how Batman’s physique has gradually slimmed from a beefy heavyweight boxer in 1992 to a lighter, leaner version in 2006. This coincided with a heavier emphasis on acrobatic fighting in the 2001 Justice League series. The black and red suit on the right houses a 50+ year old Bruce Wayne from the Batman Beyond series. Amazing what exercise can do for you, eh?