As of fall of 2022, “Batman: The Animated Series” celebrates its 30th birthday. Over those three decades, it has remained a powerhouse of a superhero showcase that demonstrates what can truly be accomplished in kids’ cartoons. The show’s legacy is still relevant to this day as it inspires more adventures for the Caped Crusader, and new fans continue to discover what has become one of the more revered pieces of media featuring The Dark Knight. This is a series that almost doesn’t need an introduction anymore, as its accolades are well known, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t still more in it to explore or re-experience.
Fans have spent plenty of time discussing the major characters. We’ve heard a lot about Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill’s portrayals of Batman and the Joker respectively, and how the series introduces eventual staples Harley Quinn and Renee Montoya into the larger “Batman” mythology. However, hidden in the shadows of specific moments or the depths of individual episodes remain a few unsung performances worth spotlighting. This is a time to revisit those villains who shine; the ones who truly test Batman, or simply offer us a stunning story but aren’t popular enough to warrant their own comics or movie. Lesser known though they may be, here are a few of the baddies that refuse to go down without leaving their mark on Gotham.
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Stephen Wilds 