Love that Joker!
One of the most interesting aspects of the animated series Batman: Caped Crusader is how it melds Golden Age stylings with modern interpretation. Everybody looks like they could be living in the 1940s, yet there’s a fresh sheen on almost everyone — particular the colorful villains.
James Tucker, a longtime 13th Dimension favorite, is one of the show’s executive producers and he’s posted online a raft of character designs. The Joker is the most compelling (no surprise there) but I also have an affinity for the Riddler, who looks like Richard Widmark — the actor upon whom Frank Gorshin based his famed performance in the 1960s.
“I loved being a producer for the last 25 years, but character design will always be my first love!” Tucker wrote on Facebook.
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— BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER — 13 Things We Want to See in SEASON 2. Click here.
— JAMES TUCKER: The TOP 13 BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD Episodes. Click here.
August 23, 2026
I’m currently 3 episodes into the new series. I think I watch for the fact it tugs on my memories of BTAS. I could more easily list things that seem off or I’m just not a fan of in particular. I’m enjoying the slow reveal of The Joker but I fear I’m too old of a fan to enjoy a Joker who doesn’t smile. For me, him having a permanent twisted smile on his face is part of the reason he chooses the name “The Joker”. We shall see once he’s full on.
August 23, 2026
I watched all of season 2 (best way to kick-start a birthday). I actually enjoyed it better then I expected. Glad to see these sketches. Gives plenty of references to look through when I draw. Now I’m hope we’ll hear dvd/blu-ray releases for both seasons soon.
August 23, 2026
I was pretty sure Nigma was based on Richard Widmark and this confirms it. Lord, I’m tired of Carrie Kelly. I thought we were going to get a Joker by way of Gwynplaine. German Joker was not on my bingo card.
August 25, 2026
This season was even stronger than the first. I really dug them going backwards to the references like Widmark and Conrad Veidt, who inspired the behind the scenes creation of the characters.
August 28, 2026
Anyone notice the unmasked Mad Monk resembles Vincent Price?