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8 Batman comic book stories that deserve an animated movie

By Mark Lynch

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: A Batman costume from the 1997 Batman & Robin film worn by George Clooney and designed by Rob Ringwood and Mary Vogt is on display at the DC Comics Exhibition: Dawn Of Super Heroes at the O2 Arena on February 22, 2018 in London, England. The exhibition, which opens on February 23rd, features 45 original costumes, models and props used in DC Comics productions including the Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman films. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: A Batman costume from the 1997 Batman & Robin film worn by George Clooney and designed by Rob Ringwood and Mary Vogt is on display at the DC Comics Exhibition: Dawn Of Super Heroes at the O2 Arena on February 22, 2018 in London, England. The exhibition, which opens on February 23rd, features 45 original costumes, models and props used in DC Comics productions including the Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman films. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images) /
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Detective comics: Rise of the Batmen

Batman loves to tell people that he works alone, but did you ever notice that he’s on a lot of teams? Or that he has a family called The Bat-Family? It’s because deep down he knows he can’t fight this war alone. This time, he put together a team that was going to solve all of Gotham’s crime problems.

First, he needed someone to lead the team. It had to be someone he trusted with his life and the safety of his teammates. He called on his cousin Kate Kane a.k.a. Batwoman. Joining them was Tim Drake, Spoiler, Orphan, and Clayface. Yes, the villain.

Rise of the Batmen was the first time this writer read a story featuring Batwoman. She was even better than the hype let on. She was skilled, a smart leader, and had no problem telling Bruce when he was wrong.

We also end up seeing a new side of Clayface too. One that shows that he doesn’t want to be the monster that everyone sees. The more you read, the more you’ll feel bad for him.

It doesn’t have to stop with this project. The ending of Rise of the Batmen leads to death, people leaving the team, and others joining. Later, some of them come back, they grow as characters, and more death. If DC were to adapt this project for their animated universe, it could spawn a mini franchise, going on for five plus films – more if they treat every trade like its own project. A perfect series of animated movies to show people a good portion of the Bat-Family, this would be a great arc to explore.

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Which Batman comics would you like to see adapted into animated movies? Let us know in the comments below!

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