Evolution of Batman Beyond In Tv Shows & Movies (2022)

Terry vents some of his frustration about Bruce and his plans to Waller, only to be surprised when Waller reveals that Bruce wasn't responsible for Terry's genetic makeup: she was. Decades earlier, Waller launched a program using her old Project Cadmus connections, code-naming it Project Batman Beyond. Despite the often antagonistic relationship she had with Batman, came to believe that the world would always need a Batman. Retrieving genetic samples from injuries Batman sustained while fighting crime, she obtained the necessary DNA for the next phase of her project. Tests run found a compatible couple with psychological profiles nearly identical to Thomas and Martha Wayne in Warren and Mary McGinnis. When Warren went in for a flu shot, he was secretly administered a dose of nanites that rewrote the genetic code of his reproductive material into an exact copy of Bruce Wayne's. Thus, Bruce is Terry and Matt's biological father. Waller hired The Phantasm, Andrea Beaumont to assassinate Warren and Mary, to simulate the circumstances that propelled Bruce to become Batman. However, Andrea abandoned her mission at the last minute; she told Waller that continuing the Batman legacy by such methods would betray everything Bruce stood for. Waller eventually agreed, and never again tried to have Warren and Mary killed. In spite of this, Warren was murdered years later by Mr. Fixx, under orders from Wayne Powers CEO Derick Powers. Warren had discovered that Powers planned to sell a toxic nerve gas to foreign governments. The result was Terry accidentally discovering Bruce's alter ego and himself becoming Batman. Thus the goals of Project Batman Beyond were meet. Once he leaves Waller's home with this knowledge, Terry comes to terms with the reality that Bruce is technically his biological father, prepares to propose to Dana (who now knows his secret identity), and returns to the role of Batman. Bruce, being the world's greatest detective, becomes aware that Terry and Matt are his genetic offspring at some point after Terry assumes the role of Batman, and figures out the machinations of Waller and Project Cadmus. However, he never brings it up out of respect for Warren McGinnis, and because he wants Terry to be his own man. Character Profile Real Name: Terrence McGinnis Height: 5'10" Weight: 170 lbs Eye Color: Blue Hair Color: Black Identity: Secret identity Citizenship: American Place of Birth: Gotham City Marital Status: Engaged Occupation: Vigilante Known Relatives: Bruce Wayne (genetic father), Warren McGinnis (father, deceased), Mary McGinnis (mother), Matt McGinnis (brother), Dana Tan (fiance) In Other Media Television DC Animated Universe The Animated Series The Animated Series Prior to appearing in the comics, the character of Terry McGinnis originated in the Batman Beyond TV show, which ran for 3 seasons on Kids WB. The series takes place in the near future, and follows Terry's time as the new Batman after taking over the mantle from a retired Bruce Wayne. Terry's voice was provided by Will Friedle. Will Friedle reprised his role in several episodes of The Zeta Project, a short-lived spin-off. Will Friedle reprised his role again again in the Static Shock episode "Future Shock," where he teamed up with Static to battle Kobra. Will Friedle reprised his role again in the two-part Justice League Unlimited episode "The Once and Future Thing," where he, Static and Warhawk teamed up with the Green Lantern and the younger Bruce Wayne to stop Chronos. He returned in the episode "Epilogue," which focused on his complicated relationship with his mentor Bruce. Batman: The Brave and the Bold Terry makes a cameo appearance in the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "Night of the Batmen!" as one of the numerous Batmen from across the Multiverse. Film Batman Beyond: The Return of the Joker Terry vs. the Joker Terry vs. the Joker Due to the success of the TV show, an animated film called Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker was produced, with Will Friedle returning to voice the character. In the movie, the Joker has been reborn in the body of Tim Drake and Terry must stop him. This movie revealed the reason why Terry chose to become Batman after he avenges his father's death. He claims it is his way of redeeming himself for his previous actions, allowing him to see a decent person when he looks at himself in the mirror. However, after Terry stops the Joker's plan, Bruce tells him it's not Batman that makes Terry a good person, but the other way around, telling him that he accepts and is fond of Terry taking on the Batman mantle.