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The DC animated universe features some of the beloved animated shows that fans revisit even today. Starting in the 90s, the franchise delivered iconic hits such asBatman: The Animated SeriesandJustice League. While the DCAU shows received popularity and fanfare over the years, one entry had to fight hard for fan appreciation.
Initially,Batman Beyondwas received negatively by fans who only later came to love the series. The series now has a cult classic status among the fanbase. However, the initial hate aimed atBatman Beyondproves just how toxic DC fans can be at times. Here is why fans initially hatedBatman Beyondand why it became a cult classic.
DC Fans Initially Hated onBatman BeyondBefore Hailing It as a Cult Classic
Created by Paul Dini,Bruce Timm, and Alan Burnett,Batman Beyondpremiered in January 1999. It served as a sequel toBatman: The Animated SeriesandThe New Batman Adventures. Set decades into the future, the series follows Terry McGinnis, who assumes the identity of Batman after Bruce Wayne’s retirement.
When the series was initially announced as the continuation ofBatman: The Animated Series, but with a teenager filling the shoes of the Dark Knight, it wasmet withnegative reactions. During an appearance at the San Diego Comic-Con in 2019, producer Glen Murakamirevealedhow fans initially hated the idea of the show.
“I feel like that every single show they hate in the beginning and then when it’s gone they love it.”
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The re-imagining of Batman as a teenager in a techno-filled future certainly does not sound like the ideal way to carry forward the legacy of the original animated series. However, once the series premiered fans came to love it, andBatman Beyondlater earned itself a cult status.
The series lasted for 52 episodes across 3 seasons and received mostly positive reviews. It was nominated for four Daytime Emmy Awards and five Annie Awards, thereby cementing its legacy as a worthy successor toBatman: The Animated Series.
Batman Beyond‘s Cult Classic Status Proves Just How Toxic DC Fans Can Be
Fans initially rejected Batman Beyondunder the assumption that it would tarnish the legacy of the original series and the Dark Knight as a whole. However, the series did the opposite by proving itself as a worthy continuation and became a cult classic.
Fans have come to love the character of Terry McGinnis, who has been incorporated into the comic book side of things. There is also a clamor fora live-actionBatman Beyondadaptationamong the DC fan base. However, the initial hate aimed at the series is a reminder of just how toxic DC fans can be as they were too quick to judgeBatman Beyond.
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Similarly, the first season ofJustice Leaguewas also somewhat poorly receivedbefore its reception improved over the years. On the other hand, DC fans despised Zack Snyder’s take on the iconic characters in the DCEU, only for a section to later vehemently demand that Snyder’s vision for the franchise be restored. These instances coupled withBatman Beyond‘s initial negative reception prove just how toxic DC fans can sometimes be.
Batman Beyondis streaming on Max.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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