Warner Bros. has confirmed the new Batman animated series will debut in 2013 on Cartoon Network. Titled Beware the Batman, it will feature Batman fighting criminals with assistance from a pistol packing Alfred and a, uh, katana-wielding Katana.

Here's the synopsis from Warners:

A cool, new take on the classic Dark Knight franchise, Beware the Batman incorporates Batman’s core characters with a rogues gallery of new villains not previously seen in animated form. Along with backup from ex-secret agent Alfred and lethal swordstress Katana, the Dark Knight faces the twisted machinations of Gotham City’s criminal underworld led by the likes of Anarky, Professor Pyg, Mister Toad and Magpie.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, this action-packed detective thriller deftly redefines what we have come to know as a “Batman show.” Featuring cutting-edge CGI visuals to match the intricate twists and turns of the narrative, Batman steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight for an entirely new generation of fans. With WBA’s Sam Register executive producing, and Batman Beyond’s Glen Murakami and Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated’s Mitch Watson producing, Beware the Batman, based on characters from DC Comics, is coming soon to Cartoon Network!

This standee promotional movie poster shows off the look that Batman will be sporting in The Dark Night Rises. Also shown are Catwoman, and both a poised and a battle-ready Bane.

Gone but not forgotten, the excellent Batman: The Brave and the Bold will release the complete season 3 on DVD June 19. In addition to the shows third season, the set will include the episode 'The Masks of Matches Malone,' which has not yet been released on DVD.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold: Season Three Complete is available for pre-order now.

The Batman of Toronto had such a hit with his first video that he's back, and doing the town again. He's more assured and comfortable in front of the camera, though a little less spontaneous this time around, but still loads of fun. He's pretty badass, though he does seem to get a little dumbstruck around the ladies.

Very early in my career, one of my mentors advised me: 'never be the guy in the wacky outfit'.

Of course, this was before cosplay became popular in the west, and more importantly it was the '90s - the economy was flipping amazing! These are, it''s fair to say, different times, so dressing up as the Android logo and dancing for the attended masses at Mobile World Congress is perfectly respectable. Plus, it's not a bad way to see Barcelona, and the ladies dig it! Watch as Batgirl gets her groove on with these two droids, and brushes off a creepy, clingy Batman.

Following yesterday's reveal of the Batman of Earth 2, here is Kevin Maguire's design for the new Robin of the parallel Earth. And as to my question as to whether Batman's daughter was The Huntress - looks like that's a "yes." Meet Helena Wayne, Girl Wonder.

From The Source:

“Before coming to the main DCU Earth and taking up the mantle of Huntress, Helena Wayne fought crime alongside her father as the Robin to his Batman on Earth-2!” said WORLDS’ FINEST editor Wil Moss. “But how did she come to be on this Earth? And why did she decide to become Huntress? You’ll get some clues in next week’s HUNTRESS #6, but for the real scoop, pick up WORLDS’ FINEST #1!”

Day One Studios was set to make what would likely have been a pretty sweet game, Gotham by Gaslight, adapted from the 1989 comic featuring Batman vs. Jack the Ripper in 19th century Gotham.

Day One took this to THQ in 2009 with an eye toward release for XBox 360 and PlayStation 3, but sadly the publisher gave it a pass.

Given the obvious appeal of a steampunk Arkham City type game, it wouldn't surprise me a bit if something similar to this ends up getting made one day in the not-too-distant future. I'd certainly like the opportunity to play this, as the demo looks awesome. Maybe bring some of the developers over to RockSteady, and make something happen for the next-gen XBox? Pretty please?

The new Justice League beyond make their print debut in Batman Beyond Unlimited #1, in stores February 29. The League has appeared in digital editions, in print here for the first time in the new oversized monthly alongside a new Batman Beyond tale from writer Adam Beechen and artist Norm Breyogle.

DC is preparing to introduce the New 52 version of Earth 2, and they are teasing the event with this look at the parallel world's Batman. Designed by Jim Lee, this Batman is an especially dark Dark Knight, in costume and presumably in method. Note the bludgeoning stick.

Earth 2 editor Pat McCallum asks in The Source:

“Who will Batman kill to save his own daughter?"

Now that's an interesting question. More to the point, is said daughter going to be The Huntress? And who is/was the mother? Any thoughts?