Duke Thomas: We are Robin, The Signal, Final Knight Appreciation 2021

[lemonpeace]

And because it's a preschool cartoon, it's the most important animation.

This cartoon will be the introduction to the Batman mythology to preschoolers.

Filmation Batman was my introduction to Batman; BTAS was the introduction for many to Bats.

Don't underestimate the power of introduction...remember Super Friends or, worse, Teen Titans Go.

none of those shows were targeted toward preschoolers. don't overestimate the mental capacity of toddlers, trust me they will not care. the most important thing is the association.

most kids at a certain age realize that these kinds of shows are dumbed down for them and will begin to move on to more complex programming. when that happens, they will be more than capable of reconciling the difference between this and the traditional comic versions of these characters. however, what they will carry with them are the names and faces of their Bat-person, and they will look for that familiarity in other things. so sure, it is the an important animated project BUT it's characterization or faithfulness is not what's important.

[lemonpeace]

Duke's got his first voice actor! they've released a dub for the Batfamily webtoon.

so they released the full dub of the Webtoon and apparently recast Duke (recast everyone actually). I'm not gonna lie, I think this guy is a FAAAR superior voice for the character. I hope if they do more they stick with him.

[Frontier]

I guess they took the criticism to heart...

[Rac7d*]

I guess they took the criticism to heart...

whats was wrong, did he not have enough swag to his voice the first time?

[lemonpeace]

whats was wrong, did he not have enough swag to his voice the first time?

if we're being frank: no he did not. the first VA's voice was kinda nerdish and squeaky. it didn't really fit, especially for this kinda bigger Duke build they're going with here.

[dietrich]

Panel from Tom Taylor's Dark Knights of Steel

[lemonpeace]

Panel from Tom Taylor's Dark Knights of Steel

I'm always curious if they'll include Duke using his powers in these elseworld type appearances. I'm wagering he won't here tbh but it's still nice that he's being used regardless.

[dietrich]

I'm always curious if they'll include Duke using his powers in these elseworld type appearances. I'm wagering he won't here tbh but it's still nice that he's being used regardless.

Honestly don't mind if he doesn't have powers just looking forward to seeing what Tom does with Duke in this type of setting.

[9th.]

So Duke is apparently Robin in a kids show about sentient Batmobiles....honestly it looks a lot like Damian



https://comicbook.com/dc/news/ethan-...imated-series/

Lmao he's so tiny here

[dietrich]

Lmao he's so tiny here

IKR. Doesn't help that Batman is so swol.

[Katana500]

Wayne Family Adventures Episode 8 is pretty great. Duke has a wee crush.

[lemonpeace]

Wayne Family Adventures Episode 8 is pretty great. Duke has a wee crush.

I saw, it was a very sweet little story and I think it it's gonna have multiple parts. I'm not gonna lie, I'm kinda digging Wayne Family Adventures more than I thought I would. it's nice light enjoyable fluff.

[Will Evans]

Wayne Family Adventures Episode 8 is pretty great. Duke has a wee crush.

That’s cool. Who is the crush?

[lemonpeace]

That’s cool. Who is the crush?

I don't think it's a Canon character, it's just a classmate of his named Ana.

EDIT: I was able to find a screenshot on Google

[the illustrious mr. kenway]

You think they'll bring up Duke's Mom?
Or any other problem with being a vigilante and a batfam member?

Do you think they'll talk about Duke's mom?

The preschool show probably won't. Family Adventures could go either way.