DC Animated Universe - Characters Adapted From The DCAU

Characters Adapted From The DCAU

See also: List of DC animated universe characters

Though the DCAU is an off-shoot of the mainstream DC comics universe, it has also affected the DC universe in return. The following characters were originally created for their respective series in the DCAU, but were eventually adapted into the mainstream DC comic continuity:

  • Nora Fries (Batman: The Animated Series)
  • Harley Quinn (Batman: The Animated Series)
  • Renee Montoya (Batman: The Animated Series)
  • Lock-Up (Batman: The Animated Series)
  • Sewer King (Batman: The Animated Series)
  • Mercy Graves (Superman: The Animated Series)
  • Livewire (Superman: The Animated Series)
  • Roxy Rocket (The New Batman Adventures)
  • Terry McGinnis/Future Batman (Batman Beyond)
  • Gray Ghost (Batman: The Animated Series)

In addition, the backstory of Mr. Freeze was adapted from his portrayal in Batman: The Animated Series, and the visuals and/or characterization of Green Lantern, Tim Drake, Supergirl, Toyman, Two-Face, Parasite, Metallo, Clayface, and many others have been applied to their comic counterparts. On a different note, issue #22 of DC Comics' Superman/Batman series, which explores alternate realities, had Bizarro transported to an alternate version of Gotham City patrolled by a Batman using the Batman Beyond version of the costume. The future of Batman Beyond made an appearance on Countdown to Final Crisis #21, as part of the new Multiverse in the wake of the Infinite Crisis and 52. A Batman Beyond-inspired universe is currently being labeled as Earth-12 and a Batman Beyond series is planned.

Roland Daggett was adapted into the live-action film The Dark Knight Rises as a minor antagonist (renamed "John Daggett") and CEO of a rival company to Wayne Enterprises.

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