10 Reasons Batman Animated Is The Definitive Dark Knight

5. It Introduced A New Generation To The Character

BTAS's most important role is perhaps its harbouring of the latest generation of Bat-fans, taking the place of Burton's films for fans just a little too young to see Jack Nicholson on screen. It certainly did its job however, with Batman being consistently ranked as being among the most popular of heroes for adults today. Obviously this success is due in no small part to the works of Burton and Nolan, but BTAS occupied the perfect visual medium to keep fans interested in between big screen outings. I first saw the show when I was just three years old, and well, it pretty much kickstarted my love for the comic medium. The personal significance of Bruce's animated adventures really can't be understated, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who first saw the cape and cowl through its animated interpretation. The fact that it's still undeniably the best Batman show on offer has meant that it still continues to rake in audiences both young and old to this day - remaining a key staple of any Bat-fan's collection of geekery for what I imagine will be for many more years to come.