Beware the Batman 2013
What is Beware the Batman?
Beware the Batman is an animated television series that follows the early adventures of Bruce Wayne as he establishes himself as the vigilante Batman. The show depicts Batman's ongoing battle against organized crime in Gotham City during his formative years as the Dark Knight.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 13, 2013
- Last aired
- Nov 2, 2014
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Cartoon Network, Adult Swim
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids
- Updated
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Overview
Beware the Batman is an animated television series that follows the early adventures of Bruce Wayne as he establishes himself as the vigilante Batman. The show depicts Batman's ongoing battle against organized crime in Gotham City during his formative years as the Dark Knight. Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne's loyal butler, assists him in developing his crime-fighting abilities and serves as a trusted confidant. The series introduces Tatsu Yamashiro, Alfred's goddaughter, who is a skilled martial arts swordsmaster. Tatsu initially works as Bruce's bodyguard before taking on a more active role as Batman's superhero partner. The program focuses on Batman's evolution as he refines his detective skills and combat techniques while building his network of allies. The series explores the development of Batman's partnership dynamics and his continuing war against criminal organizations in Gotham. Through his collaboration with both Alfred and Tatsu, Batman strengthens his capabilities as he confronts various threats to the city.
Should you watch it?
“Bruce Wayne navigates his early years as Batman with the help of an expert martial arts partner.”
- features a unique partnership
- showcases early career development
- limited scope of classic villains
Watch it if you enjoy seeing a younger, developing Batman take on new challenges with a dedicated ally.
This series is suitable for viewers who enjoy animated superhero action and combat-focused storytelling.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Hunted Mytharc Jul 13, 2013
- E2 Secrets Core Jul 20, 2013
- E3 Tests Core Jul 27, 2013
- E4 Safe Core Aug 3, 2013
- E5 Broken Core Aug 10, 2013
- E6 Toxic Core Aug 17, 2013
- E7 Family Mytharc Sep 7, 2013
- E8 Allies Core Sep 14, 2013
- E9 Control Core Sep 21, 2013
- E10 Sacrifice Core Sep 28, 2013
- E11 Instinct Core Oct 5, 2013
- E12 Attraction Core Oct 26, 2013
- E13 Fall Mytharc Aug 3, 2014
- E14 Darkness Core Aug 10, 2014
- E15 Reckoning Mytharc Aug 17, 2014
- E16 Nexus Core Aug 24, 2014
- E17 Monsters Core Aug 31, 2014
- E18 Games Core Sep 7, 2014
- E19 Animal Core Sep 14, 2014
- E20 Doppelganger Core Sep 21, 2014
- E21 Unique Core Sep 28, 2014
- E22 Hero Core Oct 5, 2014
- E23 Choices Core Oct 12, 2014
- E24 Epitaph Mytharc Oct 19, 2014
- E25 Twist Mytharc Oct 26, 2014
- E26 Alone Mytharc Nov 2, 2014
Frequently asked questions
When is this series set?
It is set during the early years of Bruce Wayne's career as Batman.
Who assists Batman in this series?
He is assisted by his butler, Alfred Pennyworth, and a martial arts expert named Tatsu Yamashiro.
What is Tatsu Yamashiro's role?
She is hired as a bodyguard and recruited to act as a superhero partner to Batman.
Does Batman work alone?
No, he works with Alfred Pennyworth and Tatsu Yamashiro.
What was Batman doing before this series?
He was focused on battling organized crime.