MUMBAI: A new animated series The Batman featuring the masked figure is being produced by Warner Bros. Animation for Kids' WB! and Cartoon Network in the US..
This series picks up Batman's story in his mid-twenties, just finding his way as protector, defender and Caped Crusader, while balancing his public persona as billionaire bachelor Bruce Wayne. Accentuating the original take on melding the renowned character's extraordinary physical prowess and the series Rock group U2's The Edge will perform the series' theme song.
The younger Batman will confront updated takes of familiar foes - meeting each member of his classic rogue's gallery for the first time. They will include Joker, Penguin, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze, Riddler and Man-Bat. The war on crime jumps to the next level with a new arsenal at the Dark Knight's disposal, all operated and linked by an advanced remote-controlled invention he dubs the "Bat-Wave."
