Batman Animated - Softcover

A behind-the-scenes story of the hit show that revolutionized television animation and brought a new look to the legendary Caped Crusader. Since its premiere in September 1992, "Batman: The Animated Series" has been acclaimed by enthusiastic viewers and longtime fans of the Batman character as the defining image of the Dark Knight onscreen. Now readers are offered an inside look into the creation of the series. Granted unprecedented access to the archives of the Warner Bros Animation Studio, Chip Kidd has combined photographs by photographer Geoff Spear and fashioned a layout of pre-production and finished artwork that echoes the boldness of producer-designer Bruce Timm's powerful TV show. Paul Dini's text offers commentary on the series' history, development, and continuing production. It includes glimpses into the making of the Batman animated features "Mask of the Phantasm" and "SubZero", and a peek into future projects.