Look out, unhealthy guys! There’s a brand new Bat-team in Gotham Metropolis. Be a part of B.C., Mo, Bam and the remainder of the Batwheels crew as they tackle villainous autos impressed by a few of Gotham’s worst baddies. This colourful animated collection, DC’s very first aimed toward a preschool viewers, is full of puns, one-liners, high-speed motion and Bat-gadgets galore. And better of all, it introduces even the youngest superhero followers to Batman and his mates in bite-sized, family-friendly adventures.
This is the factor, although. You’ll need to seize a seat on the couch subsequent to your preschooler since you’re going to be stunned at how a lot enjoyable there’s for fogeys as nicely. The truth is, we’ve gone as far as to place collectively 5 distinct explanation why Batwheels is ideal for preschoolers and their mother and father. Buckle up!
Ethan Hawke as Batman and SungWon Cho because the Badcomputer
He’s obtained the growly voice of Batman, however there’s additionally a faint amusement in his voice each time Ethan Hawke delivers a line because the Darkish Knight. Hawke performs the function of drained dad to Robin and Batgirl impeccably, however he’s nonetheless the Batman you already know and love. Properly, with one exception: he really smiles. You’ll get used to it.
On the opposite facet is the super-villain-wannabe Badcomputer, with unhealthy man speeches delivered with wonderful gusto from SungWon Cho. Cho’s monologues are bombastic and enthusiastic, which is simply how I like my super-villains. And may we point out what an ideal identify that’s for the antithesis of the Batcomputer? Genius.
The vitality is paying homage to Batman ’66
From the Penguin’s “wah wah wah” snort to the puns—so many puns—Batwheels gleefully shares the over-the-top silliness of Batman ’66. There’s even a well-recognized musical motif that may deliver again your personal reminiscences of watching Batman and Robin in your TV as a child. Tacky jokes, vibrant colours and the unabashed embrace of a wild world with superheroes and speaking autos give Batwheels the identical sense of enjoyment as the enduring Adam West collection.
Bam (the Batmobile), Bibi (Batgirl’s cycle), Redbird (Robin’s automotive), Batwing and Buff (the Bat Truck) are the actual stars of the present. Their expressive eyes and full of life voices match proper in with that old skool vitality. Like Batman and Robin of 1966, these crimefighters work laborious to be the very best heroes they are often.
A Robin and Batgirl we don’t normally see on our TVs
Batgirl and Robin are right here…they usually’re not who you would possibly anticipate! On this case, it’s Duke Thomas within the function of Robin and Cassandra Cain as a fearless Batgirl. They’re each sensible, humorous and assured, and fast on their ft with each quips and kicks. These incarnations of the comedian e-book Bat-Members of the family have their very own personalities. Duke is youthful than we normally see, and Cassandra is talkative and peppy. In addition they each love being superheroes, and their pleasure is contagious.
Extra of those two collectively, please!
New takes on traditional villains
The Darkish Knight’s foes on Batwheels could appear acquainted on the floor, however this Joker wears his seatbelt. Batwheels’ tackle Gotham’s iconic rogues’ gallery is each numerous, humorous and completely not like something you’ve ever seen. Their character designs are so good that you just’ll most likely ask your self, “Why hasn’t this been finished earlier than?”
The automobile variations of the super-villains—the Legion of Zoom—are imaginatively designed and immediately recognizable. Penguin’s rubber duckie duck boat (a pleasant wink to Batman Returns) and Harley Quinn’s big mallet-wielding ATV are significantly impressed.
Gotham Metropolis dazzles in a soothing blue and purple palette
Sure, I did use “Gotham” and “soothing” in the identical sentence. The Gotham Metropolis of Batwheels is a shimmering metropolis with the deep colours of twilight illuminated with pops of yellow. The Bat-signal shines vibrant within the evening sky. Because the Batmobile streaks by on a high-speed chase, the streetlights forged a comforting glow on the denizens of Gotham.
These attractive Gotham Metropolis streets are protected because of the Batwheels! Catch their adventures now on HBO Max.
Watch Batwheels within the Cartoonito preschool block on Cartoon Community and within the Cartoonito hub on HBO Max. Race by the newest information, options and trailers from the collection on our official Batwheels collection web page!
Kelly Knox writes about all-ages comics and animation for DCComics.com and her writing may also be seen on IGN, Nerdist and extra. Comply with her on Twitter at @kelly_knox to speak superheroes, comics and popular culture.
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