It's possible that no other version of Batman has been more
influential than the one that debuted as a children's cartoon in
1992. For millions of fans around the world, the voices of Batman
and the Joker introduced in Batman: The Animated Series (BTAS)
remain the default. The characters, designs, and major themes of
the show went on to shape other cartoons, films, and bestselling
video games. In this study, Joe Sutliff Sanders argues that BTAS is
not only a milestone of television but a milestone in the public
persona of one of the most recognizable characters in the world.
The series introduced a new generation to Batman and provided the
foundation for a family of cartoons that expanded the superhero
universe. It introduced or reinvented major characters including
Mr. Freeze, Robin, the Joker, and Harley Quinn. In three chapters,
Sanders pursues the intricate arguments that still energize BTAS.
Chapter 1 explores the visuals of the show, the artistic histories
and tensions that inform its revolutionary style, and what
ideas-intentional and otherwise-its aesthetic implies. Chapter 2
turns to the task of defining a "good" wealthy person against a
backdrop of "bad," getting to the heart of one of Batman's most
problematic characteristics. Lastly, chapter 3 considers Harley
Quinn, a character who emblemizes much of what made BTAS
successful. From her first appearance, Harley has been both sexy
and witty, victor and victim, and this chapter explains the duality
that defines her. Since its debut in 1992, BTAS has garnered
multiple awards, launched or developed the careers of countless
important artists, and created aesthetic styles-in terms of both
visuals and voice acting-that continue to resonate. Sanders's book
follows an informative and exciting path through the material and
is designed to be accessible to aficionados as well as relative
newcomers. Batman fans, popular culture enthusiasts, and media
studies scholars will find within these pages insights and ironies
to provoke endless conversations.
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