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Credit goes to Jeff and Celestel's Blogspot: http://jeffandceleste.blogspot.com/2011/01/gotham-high.html for bringing this to light, as well as Superhero Show's Blogspot, where I found it: http://superheroshows.blogspot.com/

Ok then, now that that's out of the way, onto the topic!

Synopsis(as posted on the Blogspots):

We all go through incredible changes as teenagers: growth spurts, bad skin, a sudden insatiable need to uphold justice and avenge your murdered parents…. Well, that is if you’re Bruce Wayne.

As if being a freshman at Gotham High wasn’t tough enough, Bruce’s insomnia and technological fascinations are taking their toll. Instead of spending his time studying, he has begun to obsess over an emerging personality trait: Batman. But under the watchful eye of his guardian and steward, Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce is forced to put his intelligence to good use: graduating high school. But given his classmates, can Bruce survive Gotham High?

This whole idea sounds bizzare, and I really don't see how it could have worked, outside of being a complete farce. An interesting piece of history and "What if" though.

Discuss!

Just...

Call me crazy but I like it.

It would be interesting as like a one-shot elseworlds thing. Or like a fanfiction or something. But as a series? Not a chance in hell.

Supreme Convoy wrote:Call me crazy but I like it.

Seconded.

no

It's so...

so...

so...

Excuse me. I must reboot my brain.

Part of me says it would have been total crap then another part of me says it may have been an interesting twist on old characters.

You know, I see a lot of people on the internet who are actually not only on board with this, but think it's stupid that it wasn't made. I mean, you'd have to ignore that it's a big slap in the face to the goddamn Batman, it is an interesting concept, but not one I'd ever want to see as an official series. Maybe like a webcomic or something.

...still, I can't help but think the name "Principal Quincy Sharp." Gives whole new meaning to the term "School Spirit."

I vote just do another Batman series, following a formula similar to TAS, but even closer to the comics.

Roadbuster wrote:I vote just do another Batman series, following a formula similar to TAS, but even closer to the comics.

The problem with that is, if TAS got any closer to the comics, they'd have to move it to prime time. You can't exactly market The Killing Joke to kids. Well, you COULD but I wouldn't recommend it.

Well, they tried to offer kid-friendly stuff AND stuffs for long-time fans in Batman:Brave and the Bold, but that series was under the level of Adam Wests' Batman (at least that series had an excuse for being goofy)

While the concept of Harley and Ivy as cheerleaders has potential (What? ), the whole concept just seems weak. But more damaging, didn't they already do this kind of transition with X-men Evolution?

Would I watch it if it wasn't Batman? No. Glad they didn't waste their time with this. Hopefully they'll let the team that did 'Under the Red Hood' do a series, that film was immense.

Chaoslock wrote:Well, they tried to offer kid-friendly stuff AND stuffs for long-time fans in Batman:Brave and the Bold, but that series was under the level of Adam Wests' Batman (at least that series had an excuse for being goofy)

Gonna disagree with you hear. I absolutely love Brave and the Bold, even more than TAS. If not for the show, I would have no idea who "Animal,Vegetable, Mineral Man" was! Oh, and the Music Meister episode, classic! There's also a the great "Batman does not eat nacho's!" line. I'll admit though, the show is goofy, but it knows it is, and uses that to it's advantage. It's an action comedy, but it does have it's fair share of serious moments. The use of lesser known allies and villians is another plus. You never know what you're gonna get with the show.

Still though, I guess the reason why I like B&B so much is cause I'm not that big of a Batman fan. I like the character, but I haven't read much in terms of actual Batman comics.

The Happy Locust wrote:While the concept of Harley and Ivy as cheerleaders has potential (What? ), the whole concept just seems weak. But more damaging, didn't they already do this kind of transition with X-men Evolution?

Harley and Ivy cheerleaders does look interesting, so you're not alone there. As for X-Men Evolution, I got a very similar vibe when I first saw it. The difference though is that it made sense for X-Men, because mutant powers manifest in their teen years, around high school. It did take some getting used to, but the show turned out really good.

However, most of the school centric episodes weren't that great, and things didn't really heat up until after the characters were outed as mutants. It's been long awhile since I saw the series, but basically I remember it got really good when it felt like more an X-Men show and not a high school drama with mutants.

Also, to get back on topic, I agree with Shadowman, make Gotham High a one-shot Elseworld's tale or lighthearted webcomic. Maybe if the writing was good enough they could stretch it out a whole season, but not much more.

One final thing, I do think the character designs are well done, because you can almost instantly tell who's who.

cant get the links up, im on a works computer. Was this meant to be animated or live action? B+B isnt perfect, but as the movies are soooo serious (although great), Warners/DC have got to bring in the next generation of Bat fans, so B+B it is perfect for that, my kids love it!! I dont MIND it, and it does spotlight a LOT of Z list characters , not keen on the modern Blue Beetle though. I'd like to see them have done with it and put Superman properly into a few episodes, anyway, B+B is to be replaced by a more serious serious series next year i believe.

Duke of Luns wrote:One final thing, I do think the character designs are well done, because you can almost instantly tell who's who.

If it weren't for the handy guide at the bottom of the class photo, I wouldn't have figured out Clayface, Riddler, Catwoman or Mr. Freeze.

SEXFIGHTER wrote:Warners/DC have got to bring in the next generation of Bat fans, so B+B it is perfect for that

No, TAS was perfect for that. It toned everything down just enough so you could put it on Saturday morning, but just enough so that adults could enjoy it too.

The problem with the Batman cartoon shows is that it seems like that they're starting to run out of ideas.

A Batman series based on the Tim Burton movies-done it was called Batman: The Animated Series.

A Batman series with a teenage Batman-done that it was called Batman Beyond.

A Batman series about older Bruce Wayne-done that it was called Batman Beyond.

A series about a young Bruce Wayne at the start of his Batman career-done that was called The Batman.

An action comedy series done it's called Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

Batman teams up with other superheroes to fight evil-done it was called Justice League/Justice League Unlimited.

While Gotham High sounds like an interesting idea, I don't see it as an animated series, I could see it as a live action dramatic series like Smallville.

No, TAS was perfect for that. It toned everything down just enough so you could put it on Saturday morning, but just enough so that adults could enjoy it too.

Oh im certainly NOT gonna say its as good as TAS, you're right, that WAS the perfect Batman vehicle. Dont know why, after justice league finished, they didn't just revert back to him on his own, although THE BATMAN did get better with time.

I really, really wish the "interesting characters with nifty adventures, but in SCHOOL" idea would just die out, already. Almost everyone went to school and can relate, yes, but it just seems like a crutch.



Anyway, I like B:tB&tB. A lot of obscure DC characters finally get time in the spotlight.

Cyberstrike wrote:While Gotham High sounds like an interesting idea, I don't see it as an animated series, I could see it as a live action dramatic series like Smallville.

NO.

An infinite amount of NO.

Cyberstrike wrote:The problem with the Batman cartoon shows is that it seems like that they're starting to run out of ideas.

A Batman series based on the Tim Burton movies-done it was called Batman: The Animated Series.

A Batman series with a teenage Batman-done that it was called Batman Beyond.

A Batman series about older Bruce Wayne-done that it was called Batman Beyond.

A series about a young Bruce Wayne at the start of his Batman career-done that was called The Batman.

An action comedy series done it's called Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

Batman teams up with other superheroes to fight evil-done it was called Justice League/Justice League Unlimited.

While Gotham High sounds like an interesting idea, I don't see it as an animated series, I could see it as a live action dramatic series like Smallville.

nope An action comedy series done it's called Batman: The Brave and the Bold

more like a crappy kidish crap version

Midnight_Fox wrote:

Cyberstrike wrote:While Gotham High sounds like an interesting idea, I don't see it as an animated series, I could see it as a live action dramatic series like Smallville.

NO.

An infinite amount of NO.

2nd that

jlogano20 wrote:

Midnight_Fox wrote:

Cyberstrike wrote:While Gotham High sounds like an interesting idea, I don't see it as an animated series, I could see it as a live action dramatic series like Smallville.

NO.

An infinite amount of NO.

2nd that

3rd. Smallville is inifinitely boring. How the hell is that show still airing???

Chaoslock wrote:

jlogano20 wrote:

Midnight_Fox wrote:

Cyberstrike wrote:While Gotham High sounds like an interesting idea, I don't see it as an animated series, I could see it as a live action dramatic series like Smallville.

NO.

An infinite amount of NO.

2nd that

3rd. Smallville is inifinitely boring. How the hell is that show still airing???

This is supposed to be it's last season.