The Batman Adventures

Batman Adventures #1-6

by Kelley Puckett, Martin Pasko, Ty Templeton (Illustrator)

Based on the critically acclaimed BATMAN animated series, this book is Illustrated in an animated style that reflects the design and mood of the TV series. The Joker enlists the help of the Penguin and Catwoman to bring his dastardly plot to air a televised unmasking of the Batman about. Also includes two more complete storylines-one in which Batman foils the Scarecrow's nefarious doings, and another in which Bruce Wayne is embroiled in a murder plot.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Batman, Superheroes, Dc Comics, Comic Book, Graphic Novels Comics

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Kelley Puckett is a comic book writer. He is the creator of the character Cassandra Cain, the Batgirl who succeeded Barbara Gordon and who was succeeded herself by Stephanie Brown, as well as the second Green Arrow, Connor Hawke.

Reviews

[Ryan Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

At first I thought I'd get a kick out of this for nostalgia alone but then, page by page, I started to realize this was just damn good. It's simply good comic book writing. Nothing is epic, world-ending scale stuff. It's just the World's Greatest Detective and his allies solving crimes and stopping bad guys. It's what made me love Batman as a kid and it feels exactly like the TAS universe it's set in. Maybe this is aided by the fact I just read Convergence and Secret Wars, but it was sure nice to drop back into a comic universe that didn't need multiverses and immortals to make for good stories. This is good ole fashioned fun.

[Ian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Set in the world and in the style of Batman: The Animated Series, this book sees Batman foiling robberies, mind control and murder as he faces off against some of his most notorious enemies, including Penguin, Catwoman, Joker and Scarecrow.

In the 90s there was a trend of having comic book tie-ins to animated series based on comic book characters (Spider-Man and X-Men among them) but Batman: TAS, with its tie-in 'The Batman Adventures', was the granddaddy of them all.
I recently read 'Batman of the Future' (by Hilary J. Bader) which tied-in to Batman Beyond and was therefore expecting more of the same episodic but not terribly challenging narratives presented there.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that not only does this book include a couple of longer linked narrative arcs but that it captures all the depth and gothic sensibilities which made TAS so great.
Honestly, it really captured the feel of watching the cartoon and I could hear the vocal talents of Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill in my head as I read the scenes between Batman and the Joker. There's also a surprising amount of subtlety to these stories, something often lacking in the other cartoon tie-in series.

A great book for anyone who, liked me, loved the 90s animated series.

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[Just a Girl Fighting Censorship · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic, flawless, perfection these comics are great representations of the Caped Crusader and bring the reader a feeling of nostalgia for the animated series they are based on. I love this particular incarnation of the Batman with the noir art style and feel, dark yet camp, funny and thrilling!

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terjemahannya bagus, tapi dengan citarasa Indonesia. Di mana lagi Joker akan menyanyikan lagu Naif: "Kupernah punya mobil balapku sendiri..."

[Todd Glaeser · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this version of Batman. Moody but not psycho.

[Comic Master · Rating 5 out of 5]

Based on the critically acclaimed BATMAN animated series, this book is Illustrated in an animated style that reflects the design and mood of the TV series. The Joker enlists the help of the Penguin and Catwoman to bring his dastardly plot to air a televised unmasking of the Batman about. Also includes two more complete storylines-one in which Batman foils the Scarecrow's nefarious doings, and another in which Bruce Wayne is embroiled in a murder plot.

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

So nostalgic I absolutely love it. I grew up on the animated series and since then it has always been my favorite batman series and the one I always think of first when batman comes up. So glad I found this at the comic book store. It's really great!

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

There was a period in the early 90's when Batman Adventures was the best monthly Batman comic out there. With beautiful artwork and simple straight forward stories, it's hard not to recommend this book.

[Elliot · Rating 4 out of 5]

The stories are great fun, and the artwork is simply beautiful. It's a treat to study every panel, each of which renders the Animated Series artistic style beautifully.

[Gabriel]

Very good

[Aleah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the villains in this book😂

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of fun if you were into the cartoon from the 90s done by Bruce Timm.

[Timo · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much better than I remembered. Not so much weight of the storylines gone by nor world is ending epics, but good Batman adventures.

[Stay Fetters · Rating 4 out of 5]

Remember rushing home from school or waking up at the ass crack of dawn to watch some Saturday morning cartoons. Pjs on, cereal in hand and Batman on the tube. Those were the best days!!
Wish the 90s were still alive today.
This brings back the fondest memories of my childhood and now I get to spend those reminiscing with my husband.
These are fantastic for fans old and new of the Bat. As the series went on, the stories and art got more heavy and intricate.
Still a great reminder of what Batman used to be and can continue to be. He holds the future!!

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Batman Adventures was okay, but considering the number of positive reviews I read about it I was hugely disappointed. I know it was based off a children's cartoon but the plots still seemed too simple and I can't see how it appeals to adults. Really not worth spending money on in my opinion.

[Justin · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a pretty fun collection for what it is, a series of older-feeling stories that skew a little younger than the main Batman stuff. It's a worthwhile diversion.

[A J · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun read.

[Dhara Lsspl · Rating 4 out of 5]

good

[~Cyanide Latte~ · Rating 3 out of 5]

[REVIEW TO COME LATER UPON RE-READ.]

[Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

The reading equivalent of watching a week's worth of "Batman: The Animated Series," but that's not a slam. Bring on the mid-90's nostalgia.