Batman: The Brave and the Bold is an American animated television series based in part on the DC Comics series The Brave and the Bold which features two or more superheroes coming together to solve a crime or foil a super villain.

This version has a much lighter and simpler, often comic feel, targeting younger viewers more than the character's other series.

The series was followed by a comic-book continuation which ended in 2014, and a feature-length crossover film: Scooby-Doo!

[20] The show is lighter in tone than previous Batman series,[21] depicting the Dark Knight as more lighthearted and playful with a "dry, ironic wit".

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In many instances, the characters are those that were repeatedly teamed with Batman in the 1970s run of the Brave and the Bold comic book, such as Green Arrow, Wildcat, Plastic Man, and even the Joker.

While the show has featured major heroes such as the Green Lantern and the Flash, it consistently focused on the lesser-known individuals that portrayed the heroes, such as Guy Gardner and Jay Garrick, rather than the more popular Hal Jordan or Barry Allen, who also appear.

Several authors have contributed to the comic book series, including Matt Wayne, J. Torres, and Landry Walker.

In addition, the depictions of several characters in the comic book do not match up with their television counterparts, something that Brave and the Bold director Ben Jones stated stems from the artists not being given reference sheets.

[33] The Batman: The Brave and the Bold comic series began selling in the UK on March 11, 2010, published by Titan Magazines.

In late 2010, the series was relaunched as The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold, with the new creative team of Sholly Fisch and Rick Burchett.

The final issue is a Valentine's-themed story featuring Batman, Batgirl and Bat-Mite.

[37] The main theme has also been included on The Music of DC Comics: 75th Anniversary Collection soundtrack.