10 Reasons Why Batman Beyond Was The Best DC Animated Series
2. Created A Brand New Origin For Batman
Batman’s origin story has really been beaten to death and audiences have truly had enough. Many of the iterations of the tragic sequence of events that results in Bruce Wayne becoming Gotham’s Caped Crusader have been a little overplayed. When things get this old they need a serious revamp.
Batman Beyond not only gave fans a new cyberpunk Batman but it also came up with a fresh new origin for its new man beneath the cowl. This rebirth got to develop a new character from the ground up and not only did it helped define the new version of the beloved hero, but it also gave fans a brand new arc to enjoy.
Seeing an old, rundown Bruce Wayne decide to hang up the cowl only to come into contact with a young man who is looking for answers to the sketchy circumstances of his father’s murder was the breath of fresh air the franchise needed. Similar to his own origin, this new beginning would also serve as an iconic passing of the mantle from one legend to the next.
This fresh take resonated well with fans and helped secure Batman Beyond’s legacy as one of the best in the industry.