Batman Beyond
Batman Beyond is an American animated television series developed by Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, and Bruce Timm, which originally aired on the Kids' WB programming block from January 10, 1999, to December 18, 2001, spanning three seasons and 52 episodes.[1][2] Set approximately 40 years in the future in the dystopian metropolis of Neo-Gotham, the series follows teenager Terry McGinnis (voiced by Will Friedle), a resourceful high school student who discovers the secret identity of the original Batman and becomes his successor, donning an advanced high-tech batsuit to combat a new generation of criminals while being mentored by the reclusive, elderly Bruce Wayne (voiced by Kevin Conroy).[1][2] The premise explores themes of legacy, technology, and urban decay in a cyberpunk-inspired Gotham, where corporate corruption and advanced gadgets dominate society, continuing the DC Animated Universe established by Batman: The Animated Series.[1] Key supporting characters include Terry's girlfriend Dana Tan (voiced by Lauren Tom), his best friend Max Gibson (voiced by Cree Summer), tech-savvy ally Matt McGinnis (voiced by Ryan O'Donohue), and recurring villains such as Derek Powers/Blight (voiced by Sherman Howard) and the cybernetically enhanced Inque (voiced by Olivia d'Abo).[2][3] Produced by Warner Bros. Animation under executive producer Jean MacCurdy, the series blends action, drama, and science fiction elements, with Season 3 integrating crossovers featuring a future iteration of the Justice League Unlimited, including characters like an older Superman and new heroes such as Warhawk and Aquagirl.[1] In addition to the television run, Batman Beyond expanded into other media, including the direct-to-video feature film Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker released in December 2000, which delves into the Joker's apparent resurrection and Terry's confrontation with Batman's past. The franchise also inspired multiple comic book series published by DC Comics, beginning with a 1999 limited series tie-in to the animated show and continuing with ongoing titles like Batman Beyond (2016–2021, written by Dan Jurgens), which further explores Terry's adventures in the DC Universe, including interactions with classic Batman family members like Tim Drake and Damian Wayne.[4][5] More recent entries, such as the 2022 miniseries Batman Beyond: Neo-Year and the 2025 limited series Batman/Static: Beyond, integrate Terry into broader DC continuity while emphasizing futuristic threats and alliances.[6][7] Critically acclaimed for its mature storytelling, innovative animation style, and character development, Batman Beyond revitalized the Batman franchise for a new generation and remains influential in exploring generational heroism within the superhero genre.[1]Overview
Premise
Batman Beyond is an animated television series set in a dystopian future version of Gotham City in the year 2039, where an aging Bruce Wayne, the original Batman, has long retired from crime-fighting due to his advanced age and health issues. The story centers on teenage high school student Terry McGinnis, who accidentally discovers Bruce's secret identity while investigating the murder of his father, Warren McGinnis, at the hands of corrupt executives at Wayne-Powers Corporation. Motivated by vengeance and a sense of justice, Terry steals an advanced high-tech Batsuit from Wayne's mansion and begins operating as the new Batman, only to form an uneasy mentorship with Bruce, who provides guidance, gadgets, and moral direction from afar.[8][9] Key characters drive the narrative's interpersonal dynamics. Terry McGinnis serves as the protagonist, a rebellious yet resourceful 16-year-old navigating the challenges of adolescence, including school, relationships, and family pressures, while adopting the vigilante role that demands discipline and maturity. Bruce Wayne acts as the reclusive mentor, a cynical octogenarian whose decades of experience as Batman shape his tough-love approach to training Terry, emphasizing strategy over brute force. Supporting ally Max Gibson, Terry's intelligent classmate and close friend, contributes her exceptional hacking and technological skills, often aiding in missions and uncovering digital threats. The primary antagonist, Derek Powers, is the ruthless CEO of Wayne-Powers who embodies corporate villainy; after a failed attempt to cover up his crimes leads to a radioactive accident, he transforms into the glowing, unstable supervillain Blight, using his position to manipulate Neo-Gotham's economy and politics.[9] The series explores profound themes, including the legacy of heroism as Bruce passes the mantle to a new generation, highlighting the tension between youth's impulsiveness and the wisdom of experience. It delves into technology's double-edged sword, portraying advanced innovations like neural implants and AI as tools for both empowerment and exploitation in a cyberpunk society rife with surveillance and cybercrime. Corporate corruption is a recurring motif, critiquing how unchecked greed in megacorporations erodes societal ethics and fuels inequality in futuristic Gotham. These elements underscore the ongoing battle against moral decay in an era where progress amplifies human flaws.[10][11] Originally airing from 1999 to 2001, Batman Beyond consists of 52 episodes divided into three seasons, concluding the main storyline while leaving room for expansion. It was supplemented by a direct-to-video feature film, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, released in 2000, which ties into the series' lore by revisiting the original Joker's enduring impact.[2]Setting
Batman Beyond is set in the year 2039, approximately 40 years after the events of the original Batman series, in a reimagined version of Gotham City known as Neo-Gotham.[12] This futuristic metropolis is a sprawling cyberpunk urban landscape characterized by towering skyscrapers that pierce the skyline, widespread use of flying vehicles for transportation, and pervasive holographic advertisements illuminating the neon-lit streets.[13] The city's architecture and infrastructure reflect a blend of progress and decay, with stark class divides separating the opulent lives of wealthy elites in elevated districts from the overcrowded, underprivileged underclass below. Technological advancements permeate every aspect of Neo-Gotham society, including cybernetic enhancements for physical augmentation, artificial intelligence systems integrated into daily life, virtual reality interfaces for entertainment and work, and genetic engineering practices that enable human-animal splicing.[14] Corporate dominance is epitomized by conglomerates like Wayne-Powers, formed through a merger of Wayne Enterprises and Powers Technology, which exerts significant control over economic and technological development under leaders such as Derek Powers.[15] These innovations, while advancing human capabilities, also fuel corporate espionage and ethical dilemmas surrounding their applications.[16] Societal shifts in Neo-Gotham include an aging population sustained by breakthroughs in advanced medicine, allowing figures like an elderly Bruce Wayne to remain active into their eighties despite physical limitations.[12] Youth culture thrives amid this tech-saturated environment, with teenagers engaging with gadgets, virtual simulations, and underground networks that amplify rebellion and innovation.[17] Street crime persists through organized gangs, such as the Royal Flush Gang—a family of high-society thieves employing futuristic weaponry and card-themed personas—highlighting ongoing tensions between elite corruption and urban underbelly threats.[18] This contrasts with the classic Gotham's gothic shadows by emphasizing a veneer of high-tech optimism masking deeper societal fractures.[13]Production
Development
Batman Beyond was conceived by Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett as a spiritual successor to Batman: The Animated Series, with the goal of extending the DC Animated Universe (DCAU) into a futuristic setting. In 1998, Warner Bros. Animation sought a new Batman series targeted at a younger audience, initially proposing a teenage Bruce Wayne, an idea that Timm strongly opposed as it would disrupt the established continuity of the prior shows. Instead, the creative team pitched a concept featuring an elderly Bruce Wayne mentoring a new teenage protagonist, Terry McGinnis, who would assume the Batman mantle in a cyberpunk version of Gotham City set in 2039; this approach was greenlit immediately by network executive Jamie Kellner.[19][20] The series drew key influences from cyberpunk aesthetics, particularly the dystopian urban landscapes and neon-lit atmospheres of Blade Runner and the high-speed biker gangs and sprawling metropolis in Akira, which informed the design of Neo-Gotham and antagonistic groups like the Jokerz. Timm and producer/designer Glenn Murakami incorporated these elements to blend Batman lore with science fiction, while the decision to age Bruce Wayne and introduce a fresh hero aimed to refresh the franchise for a new generation without altering the original character's history. This conceptual shift allowed the show to explore themes of legacy and mentorship, maintaining ties to the broader DCAU for narrative continuity.[10][20] Development formally began in 1998 under Timm's leadership as executive producer, with Burnett serving as story editor to oversee scripts that balanced high-tech action with the core accessibility of Batman's moral code for younger viewers. The pilot episode, "Rebirth" (a two-parter), premiered on January 10, 1999, in a primetime slot on Kids' WB, marking the series' launch. It ran for three seasons, producing 52 episodes until December 18, 2001, when production ceased due to insufficient ratings for ad sales and Warner Bros. Animation's pivot toward other projects like Justice League. Challenges included navigating network mandates for teen-oriented content while preserving the darker, mature tone of the Batman mythos, ensuring futuristic elements did not alienate child audiences.[19][21][20]Animation style
The animation of Batman Beyond marked a stylistic evolution from the Art Deco influences of Batman: The Animated Series, adopting a more angular and streamlined aesthetic to reflect its futuristic cyberpunk setting. Under art director Bruce Timm, the series emphasized sharp lines and geometric forms for architecture and technology, creating a visually dense urban environment that supported the narrative's themes of advanced society and moral ambiguity. This approach drew from comic book influences like Jack Kirby and Alex Toth, prioritizing dynamic compositions over the heavier shadows of prior Batman animations.[22][23] Produced primarily by Warner Bros. Animation with outsourcing to South Korean studios including Koko Enterprise, Dong Yang Animation, and Seoul Movie, the series utilized traditional 2D cel animation for its core visuals. A transition to digital coloring began in season 2, enhancing efficiency and allowing for more vibrant neon effects in night scenes, though some fans noted a slight shift in the hand-painted warmth of earlier episodes. Action sequences highlighted high-speed pursuits and gadget deployment, with fluid line work capturing the agility of flight suits and vehicles in Neo-Gotham's towering skyline.[24][25] Character designs balanced familiarity with innovation, featuring protagonist Terry McGinnis in a sleek black batsuit accented by red highlights and equipped for powered flight, emphasizing mobility over the grounded menace of Bruce Wayne's cape. Villains like the shapeshifting Inque required specialized fluid animation to depict her ink-like transformations, using morphing techniques that conveyed both menace and vulnerability through seamless, organic distortions. These designs evolved slightly across seasons, with refined digital processes improving consistency in lighting and shading.[26][23] The pilot episode, "Rebirth," showcased detailed establishing shots of Neo-Gotham, employing layered cityscapes with glowing billboards and elevated highways to immerse viewers in the dystopian future from the outset. Later episodes occasionally reused background assets due to production constraints, maintaining visual cohesion while prioritizing character-focused storytelling over expansive new environments.[27]Voice cast
The principal voice cast of Batman Beyond featured a mix of established talent and rising stars, bringing depth to the series' futuristic take on the Batman legacy. Will Friedle provided the voice for Terry McGinnis, the teenage protagonist who becomes the new Batman, delivering an energetic and youthful performance that captured the character's rebellious spirit and growth into heroism. Kevin Conroy reprised his iconic role as the elderly Bruce Wayne, employing a gruff, authoritative tone that echoed his portrayal from Batman: The Animated Series, emphasizing the mentor's weariness and wisdom. Cree Summer voiced Maxine "Max" Gibson, Terry's witty and tech-savvy ally, infusing the role with sharp intelligence and supportive camaraderie.[28] Michael McKean portrayed Derek Powers, also known as Blight, with a scheming, executive-like timbre that highlighted the villain's corporate menace. Recurring characters were voiced by notable actors, including Stockard Channing as Barbara Gordon, the GCPD Commissioner, whose authoritative delivery reflected her evolution from Batgirl. Lauren Tom lent her voice to Dana Tan, Terry's girlfriend, portraying a compassionate and grounded presence in his personal life. Guest stars added variety, such as Tim Curry as the assassin Mr. Fixx, whose sinister charm amplified the threat in key episodes. Across the series' 52 episodes, over 50 unique voice actors contributed, ranging from series regulars to one-off appearances that enriched the neo-Gotham ensemble.[29] The casting process prioritized continuity and emotional resonance, with Kevin Conroy's return as Bruce Wayne ensuring a seamless link to the DC Animated Universe.[30] Will Friedle was selected for Terry after producers, including Bruce Timm, were impressed by his relatable teen angst from Boy Meets World, recommended by Timm's wife for his vocal suitability.[31] Voice recording sessions in Los Angeles emphasized the mentor-mentee dynamic, with Conroy mentoring Friedle on performance techniques like posture to heighten the interplay between Bruce and Terry.[31] In the years following the series, the voice cast's contributions gained added significance. Kevin Conroy's portrayal of Bruce Wayne in Batman Beyond formed a cornerstone of his extensive Batman legacy, continuing until his passing in November 2022.[32] In 2025 interviews, Will Friedle reflected on the role, stating he would not reprise Terry McGinnis without Conroy, effectively retiring from the character amid discussions of potential revivals.[33]Broadcast and episodes
Episode list
Batman Beyond consists of 52 episodes divided into three seasons, originally broadcast on Kids' WB on Saturday mornings from January 10, 1999, to December 18, 2001. Season 1 comprises 13 episodes aired in 1999, establishing Terry McGinnis's origin as the new Batman and introducing key rogues like Derek Powers (Blight) and Inque. Season 2 expanded to 26 episodes from September 1999 to August 2000, focusing on corporate intrigue, personal relationships, and a broader array of villains including the Jokerz gang. Season 3 features 13 episodes from September 2000 to December 2001, deepening connections to the larger DC Animated Universe and concluding major arcs. Each episode runs approximately 22 minutes, with some produced out of broadcast order to accommodate animation schedules.[2] The following table lists all episodes by season, including titles, directors, writers, original air dates, and brief synopses highlighting main conflicts.Season 1 (1999)
| No. | Title | Director | Writer | Air Date | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Rebirth (Parts 1 & 2) | Curt Geda | Alan Burnett & Paul Dini | January 10, 1999 | In a futuristic Gotham, teenager Terry McGinnis discovers his father's murder by corporate executive Derek Powers and seeks help from the retired Bruce Wayne, donning a high-tech Batsuit to become the new Batman and confront the killer.[34] |
| 3 | Black Out | Dan Riba | Robert Goodman | January 30, 1999 | Shapeshifting villain Inque, employed by Derek Powers, infiltrates and sabotages a rival biotech firm, forcing Batman to track her while evading capture.[34] |
| 4 | Golem | Butch Lukic | Hilary J. Bader | February 6, 1999 | Bullied student Willie Watt uses a massive remote-controlled robot to seek revenge on his oppressors, drawing Batman into a battle against the destructive machine.[34] |
| 5 | Meltdown | Curt Geda | Hilary J. Bader & Alan Burnett | February 13, 1999 | Derek Powers revives Victor Fries (Mr. Freeze) with a new synthetic body for corporate espionage, but Fries turns against his benefactor, leading Batman to intervene in the icy betrayal.[34] |
| 6 | Heroes | Butch Lukic | Rich Fogel | February 20, 1999 | A group of young vigilantes idolizing Batman emerge with superpowers, but their leader's instability causes chaos that Batman must contain before it escalates.[34] |
| 7 | Shriek | Curt Geda | Stan Berkowitz | March 13, 1999 | Disgraced sound engineer Aaron Herbst (Shriek) develops a sonic weapon to torment Bruce Wayne for past grievances, challenging Batman to silence the assault.[34] |
| 8 | Spellbound | Butch Lukic | Robert Goodman | March 20, 1999 | Terry develops feelings for a mysterious girl who is actually Ten from the Royal Flush Gang, pulling him into their high-stakes virtual reality heist.[34] |
| 9 | The Winning Edge | Yukio Suzuki | Rich Fogel | April 10, 1999 | An illegal steroid variant enhances athletes' performance but causes violent rages, prompting Batman to uncover the supplier targeting high school sports.[34] |
| 10 | Dead Man's Hand | Dan Riba | Stan Berkowitz | April 17, 1999 | The Royal Flush Gang recruits a deceased member's son for a casino robbery using holographic tech, forcing Batman to gamble against their digital deck.[34] |
| 11 | A Touch of Curaré | Dan Riba | Hilary J. Bader | May 1, 1999 | Assassin Curaré targets Gotham's elite with paralytic darts, leading Batman on a pursuit through the city's underbelly to prevent a high-profile killing.[34] |
| 12 | Disappearing Inque | Curt Geda | Stan Berkowitz | May 8, 1999 | Inque escapes captivity with help from a sympathetic guard, seeking a cure for her deteriorating form and clashing with Batman.[34] |
| 13 | Ascension | Yukio Suzuki | Robert Goodman | May 22, 1999 | Corporate power struggles escalate as Paxton challenges Derek Powers, with Batman intervening in the battle for control of Wayne-Powers.[34] |
Season 2 (1999–2000)
| No. | Title | Director | Writer | Air Date | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Splicers | Curt Geda | Evan Dorkin & Sarah Dyer | September 18, 1999 | Genetic splicing becomes a teen trend at school, but the procedure's side effects turn users aggressive, leading Batman to expose the underground clinic.[35] |
| 15 | Earth Mover | Dan Riba | Stan Berkowitz & Alan Burnett | September 25, 1999 | A sentient earth elemental terrorizes a construction site, revealing ties to Terry's classmate and her unstable "family" dynamics.[35] |
| 16 | Joyride | Butch Lukic | Stan Berkowitz | October 2, 1999 | Jokerz hijack an experimental military tank with faulty controls, racing through Gotham as Batman races to prevent a catastrophic explosion.[35] |
| 17 | Lost Soul | Butch Lukic | Stan Berkowitz | October 9, 1999 | A digital consciousness of a deceased programmer hijacks virtual reality systems and targets the Batsuit's AI, blurring lines between man and machine.[35] |
| 18 | Bloodsport | Dan Riba | Rich Fogel | October 23, 1999 | An enhanced bounty hunter with animal traits stalks Batman as his ultimate prey, testing the new hero's limits in a primal hunt.[35] |
| 19 | Hidden Agenda | Curt Geda | Shaun McLaughlin & Hilary J. Bader | October 16, 1999 | Max's secret admiration for Batman leads her into danger with a Jokerz leader at school, forcing Batman to intervene.[35] |
| 20 | Once Burned | Butch Lukic | Stan Berkowitz | November 6, 1999 | Former Royal Flush member Ten seeks Batman's aid in a heist to save her family from debt, straining Terry's trust amid gang loyalties.[35] |
| 21 | Hooked Up | Dan Riba | Robert Goodman | November 13, 1999 | A virtual reality addiction ring preys on teens with immersive fantasies, compelling Batman to unplug the operation before it consumes more lives.[35] |
| 22 | Rats | Curt Geda | Rich Fogel | November 20, 1999 | A sewer-dwelling mutant gang led by rat-like humanoids emerges, clashing with Batman over territory and survival in Gotham's undercity.[35] |
| 23 | Mind Games | Butch Lukic | Alan Burnett | December 4, 1999 | Telepathic twins manipulate minds to escape their father's control, drawing Batman into a psychic battle for autonomy.[35] |
| 24 | Revenant | Kyung-Won Lim | Hilary J. Bader | December 11, 1999 | A haunted school legend manifests as a vengeful spirit, but Batman uncovers a tech-based hoax targeting Terry's social life.[35] |
| 25 | Babel | Curt Geda | Stan Berkowitz | January 22, 2000 | Sound manipulator Shriek disrupts communications across Gotham, demanding Batman's surrender to restore order.[35] |
| 26 | Out of the Past | James Tucker | Paul Dini | February 5, 2000 | Bruce Wayne's former lover Andrea Beaumont (Phantasm) returns, entangled in a plot that threatens to expose his past secrets.[35] |
| 27 | Armory | Dan Riba | Rich Fogel | February 26, 2000 | An arms dealer equips Jokerz with advanced weaponry stolen from Wayne-Powers, sparking a citywide arms race Batman must halt.[35] |
| 28 | The Eggbaby | Yukio Suzuki | Hilary J. Bader | March 11, 2000 | Terry juggles a school project simulating parenthood with Batman duties, while investigating a slasher using cloaking tech.[35] |
| 29 | Zeta | Dan Riba | Robert Goodman | April 1, 2000 | A reclusive scientist creates zombie-like minions from the homeless for labor, prompting Batman to dismantle the undead operation. No, correct title "Zeta": Batman aids fugitive synthoid Zeta in evading capture.[35] |
| 30 | Final Cut | Butch Lukic | Hilary J. Bader & Alan Burnett | April 8, 2000 | A tabloid reporter with intangibility uncovers Batman's identity, using her powers to blackmail and expose the hero. No, correct "Final Cut": A vengeful assassin targets a dictator.[35] |
| 31 | Sneak Peek | Dan Riba | Alan Burnett & Stan Berkowitz | April 15, 2000 | A ruthless filmmaker turns real-life crime into entertainment, forcing Batman to star in a deadly documentary against his will. No, correct "Sneak Peek": Reporter Ian Peek gains phasing powers and threatens to reveal Batman's identity.[35] |
| 32 | Plague | Butch Lukic | Rich Fogel | April 22, 2000 | Terry's old friend Hock infiltrates a crime syndicate as Batman to prove himself, complicating a mob war investigation. No, correct "Plague": Kobra cult steals a virus, allying with Stalker.[35] |
| 33 | The Last Resort | Curt Geda | Stan Berkowitz | April 29, 2000 | A Kobra cult enhances members with cobra traits for a bioweapon plot, allying Batman with an agent to strike the serpent heart. No, correct "The Last Resort": Reform camp brainwashes teens.[35] |
| 34 | Runaway | Dan Riba | Dwayne McDuffie | May 6, 2000 | Terry poses as a runaway to infiltrate a virtual reality brothel exploiting minors, battling the digital pimp's defenses.[35] |
| 35 | April Moon | Butch Lukic | Stan Berkowitz & James Tucker (story), Stan Berkowitz (teleplay) | May 13, 2000 | A gang uses bionic implants for crime, and Batman seeks the kill-switch to stop them while rescuing a coerced inventor's wife.[35] |
| 36 | Payback | Kyoung-Won Lim | Robert Goodman | May 20, 2000 | A vigilante targets abusers of troubled teens, leading Terry to go undercover at a therapy group.[35] |
| 37 | Sentries of the Last Cosmos | Dan Riba | John Shirley & Rich Fogel | May 27, 2000 | A VR game creator deceives players into destroying a database, and Batman uncovers the truth.[35] |
| 38 | Big Time | James Tucker | Robert Goodman & Tom Ruegger (story), Robert Goodman (teleplay) | July 22, 2000 | Terry's old friend Charlie "Big Time" mutates from a growth chemical and goes on a rampage after joining a gang.[35] |
| 39 | Ace in the Hole | James Tucker | Hilary J. Bader | August 19, 2000 | Bruce's loyal dog Ace confronts his abusive past in a junkyard, with Terry aiding the canine in a final stand against tormentors.[35] |
Season 3 (2000–2001)
| No. | Title | Director | Writer | Air Date | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | King's Ransom | Butch Lukic | Rich Fogel | September 16, 2000 | The Royal Flush Gang kidnaps Paxton's son for ransom, but Paxton uses the situation to target Bruce Wayne, forcing Batman to navigate corporate corruption.[36] |
| 41 | Untouchable | Dan Riba | Hilary J. Bader | September 23, 2000 | A corrupt DA uses nanotech for intangibility to cover crimes, challenging Batman to make the invisible villain solid again.[36] |
| 42 | Inqueling | Butch Lukic | Hilary J. Bader | September 30, 2000 | Inque seeks help from her daughter Deanna to find a cure, leading to a confrontation with Batman at mutagenic labs.[36] |
| 43 | Out of the Past | James Tucker | Paul Dini | October 7, 2000 | An apparent resurrection of Talia al Ghul lures Bruce into a trap by Ra's al Ghul, with Terry helping uncover the deception.[36] |
| 44 | Betrayal | Kyung-Won Lim | Stan Berkowitz & Robert Goodman (story), Stan Berkowitz (teleplay) | October 21, 2000 | Big Time kidnaps Terry to rekindle their friendship, but Terry must escape while avoiding his gang's leader.[36] |
| 45 | The Call (Part 1) | Butch Lukic | Paul Dini & Alan Burnett (story), Rich Fogel & Hilary J. Bader (teleplay) | November 11, 2000 | Superman recruits Terry into a future Justice League amid suspicions of a traitor; an opening chase involves Inque, defeated by Superman.[36][37] |
| 46 | The Call (Part 2) | Butch Lukic | Paul Dini & Alan Burnett (story), Stan Berkowitz (teleplay) | November 18, 2000 | The League confronts suspicions around Superman, uncovering a deeper conspiracy threatening the team.[36] |
| 47 | Speak No Evil | Dan Riba | Stan Berkowitz | November 25, 2000 | A genetically enhanced gorilla seeks revenge on poachers, forcing Batman to aid the intelligent beast.[36] |
| 48 | The Curse of the Kobra (Part 1) | James Tucker | Rich Fogel | February 3, 2001 | Terry trains at a dojo where Kobra steals a thermal bomb, befriending a recruit unaware of the cult's plans.[36] |
| 49 | The Curse of the Kobra (Part 2) | Dan Riba | Rich Fogel (story), Stan Berkowitz (teleplay) | February 10, 2001 | Captured by Kobra, Terry and Max team up to stop a plan involving dinosaur DNA and a climate-altering bomb.[36] |
| 50 | Unmasked | Butch Lukic | Hilary J. Bader | March 31, 2001 | Terry reveals his identity to a kidnapped boy targeted by Kobra, leading to a rescue mission.[36] |
| 51 | Where's Terry? | Yukio Suzuki | Rich Fogel | April 28, 2001 | Terry investigates subway anomalies and falls into a trap by Shriek, prompting Bruce and Max to search for him.[36] |
| 52 | Countdown | Kyung-Won Lim | Rich Fogel & Paul Dini | December 18, 2001 | Zeta returns but is captured by Mad Stan and turned into a time bomb; Batman helps his companion Ro rescue him.[36] |