About Batman: The Brave and The Bold

'Batman: The Brave and The Bold' is an animated television series developed by Warner Bros. Animation, which debuted in 2008. The premise of the series focuses on the comic book character, Batman, who forms alliances with other superheroes from the DC universe to fight against villains. This show showcases a lighter tone compared to the darker undertones of other shows in the Batman franchise.

Making / Production

The series is known for its distinctive animation style that pays homage to the Golden Age of Comic Books. It's credited to Michael Jelenic, and James Tucker who also served as the supervising producers of the series. Its successful three-season run includes 65 episodes.

Actors

• Diedrich Bader: Voicing Batman, Bader brought a unique mix of seriousness and light-hearted humor to the character, making him relatable and enjoyable for younger audiences.
• John DiMaggio: Provided the voice for Aquaman, DiMaggio gave a spirited and enthusiastic performance, making Aquaman one of the breakout characters of the show.
• James Arnold Taylor: Voicing Green Arrow, Taylor portrayed the character with a delightful mix of wit and charm.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series embraces elements of the Silver Age of Comic Books through its use of tongue-in-cheek humor and retro designs for many of its characters and environments.
• Each episode of the series typically pairs up Batman with a different hero, offering a peek into the wider DC universe.
• The show features a variety of guest stars voicing some of the famous DC characters, including none other than the late Adam West who voiced Batman in the 1966 live-action TV series.

Awards

In 2010, the series won an Annie award for "Best Music in a Television Production" for the episode, "Mayhem of the Music Meister!"

Quotes

• "I'm not just any Batman. I'm THE Batman." - Batman
• "Outrageous!" - Aquaman
• "Crime doesn't take a holiday...and neither do I." - Batman

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's iconic theme tune is composed by Andy Sturmer.
• The musical episode "Mayhem of the Music Meister!" features original songs performed by the cast and guest star Neil Patrick Harris.
• Music plays a significant role in setting the show’s light-hearted tone, with the series featuring robust, upbeat scores that complement its action sequences.