The Judas Contract is one of the most intriguing and eventful comic sagas of its era. The Titans are infiltrated by a psychopathic teen named Terra with fearful powers, and the group undergoes major changes as Robin takes on the NIghtwing identity, Wally West steps down as Kid Flash, and then there’s the addition of a new member to the team, Jericho, whose father just happens to be Deathstroke. These DC animated features are geared for older fan viewers, and by adapting some of DC’s most brilliant narratives such as The Killing Joke, The Dark Knight Returns, etc., and now The Judas Contract, DC is giving its fan base exactly what they want.
Though it is an original story, and not based on a classic DC storyline, watch out for Bruce Timm’s Batman and Harley Quinn. With the highly-anticipated Suicide Squad live action movie debuting next month, Harley Quinn, who is already a hugely popular figure among comic book fans, is likely to explode in popularity as mainstream audiences are exposed to her wacky, anarchic character (she’s sort of like “DC’s distaff Deadpool,” to indulge in a little political-season-inspired alliteration). Bruce Timm, who revolutionized the look of DC’s animated characters in the 1990s, can be counted on to provide his unique and stunning visuals, which should make for a very interesting project that can stand on its own.
