Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice has been out in cinemas for a while now. Casual and hardcore fan reactions have typically ranged from slightly disappointed to downright disgusted. To those wanting more and with the promise that more live adaptation films of the DC universe are to come, we decided to feature some DC animated movies to get you familiar with the heroes and villains in the DC universe. Though they are animations/ cartoons, the movies selected here are for more mature audiences so don’t expect a Zootopia feel to them.
Have a good time watching them; we know we did!
1. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 & 2 (2012/2013)
Batman has been missing from Gotham for a long time. His old rogues have been imprisoned or are dead but a new gang called the Mutants has been terrorizing Gotham. Bruce Wayne can’t stand watching at the sidelines anymore so he takes up the cowl once again to fight crime… at the age of 55. Seeking justice for Gotham, he gains a new Robin while encountering Two Face and the Joker one last time. Bringing the city to peace, he finally faces an old ally who wants to take him down in a climatic finish! If the fight scenes between the 2 DC icons were not enough for you, then this movie would definitely satisfy your thirst!
2. Superman: Doomsday (2007)
A loose adaptation of the popular storyline and a much more proper depiction of the powerful villain in Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, this would be the first time Superman faces off against a opponent so powerful and evil that even the name itself would bring a sense of dread. The life of Metropolis’s citizens are forever changed by the arrival of Doomsday, no thanks to LexCorp. The homicidal creature destroys and rampages everything in sight till the timely arrival of Superman whose heroic sacrifice saves the city. Lois Lane and the citizens of Metropolis mourn their loss but apparently the hero then rises from the grave with a dark side…
3. Justice League: Doom (2009)
The film opens with the Justice League stopping the Royal Flush Gang from committing their diamond heist; unaware that it is a ploy by Vandal Savage to get Batman’s contingency plans for each of the Justice League members via his computer. As each member of the Justice League is taken down, including Superman, Batman must race against time to save them and come to a head on battle with the villains who orchestrated the whole affair.
4. Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (2009)
The tyrant Krona is approaching Oa, the homeworld of the Green Lanterns. As rookie Arisa Rrab converses with Hal Jordan, she learns about the history and other members of the Green Lantern Corp including The First Lantern, Kilowog during his rookie days, Laira and Abin Sur, Jordan’s predecessor. As the stories come to an end, Krona arrives and the Lanterns battle him with the universe on the line. If you didn’t like the live film adaptation, this animated film should do nicely for Green Lantern fans.
5. Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014)
I’m sure you have heard of the Suicide Squad movie that’s releasing this August. If you can’t wait for it, watch this! Amanda Waller, head of the Suicide Squad program assembles a group of rogues including Deadshot, Harley Quinn and Killer Frost to infiltrate Arkham to steal the Riddler’s cane and assassinate him. With nano-bombs implanted in their necks, they are forced to comply. The squad has to deal with rising tension within their own ranks while at the same time handle Batman who is hot on their trail! The Joker and Bane also make an appearance so you can be assured that this is one heck of an entertaining movie!
