The animated adaptation of DC's iconic storyline Crisis on Infinite Earths continues with Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two. As far back as the movie's trailer, audiences saw glimpses of several classic DC heroes fighting alongside each other to save all reality. Chief among these iconic DC heroes were members of the Batman Family, all of whom were pulled from different universes. Unfortunately, due to the machinations of Psycho-Pirate, they also come to blows during the movie.

Besides Batman himself, the team of heroes in Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two is joined by several other recognizable citizens of Gotham from across the multiverse. These include different versions of Batman's sidekicks, namely the children of Bruce Wayne. With each having a long history in the comic books, these heroes will likely have a major impact on the continuing adaptation of Crisis on Infinite Earths.

Updated by Timothy Blake Donohoo on April 29, 2024: Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part 2 features many characters from across the various DC animated projects, namely the Batman Family members. From a version of Batman's daughter to Batman Beyond, Crisis puts the Batfamily in the spotlight. These characters have a long history in both animated DC works and especially the comic books, though they all clash with the Batman seen in Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 2. This puts the Batman Family at odds with each other, increasing the multiversal threat.

1 The Tomorrowverse's Batman/Bruce Wayne Is In Crisis

Perhaps the biggest hero in DC Comics, Batman debuted in the Golden Age of Comics. Though he lacks superhuman abilities, Bruce Wayne makes up for this with key intelligence and a utility belt full of gadgets. Years before becoming a hero, he was merely Bruce Wayne, the son of rich socialites Thomas and Martha. When a gunman killed them in an alleyway, Bruce devoted himself to fighting crime in all its forms.

In the soon-to-end Tomorrowverse, Batman/Bruce Wayne debuted in Superman: Man of Tomorrow. From there, he joined the Justice League and fought alongside Superman, Wonder Woman, and others. However, he prefers working alone in Gotham City, reflected in his version (or lack thereof) of the Batman Family. To this end, he lashes out at the multiversal Batman Family in Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 2, despite their loyalty to him.

2 The Helena Wayne Version of Huntress Clashes With Her Multiversal "Dad"

Briefly seen in Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One, Helena Wayne is a heroine from another universe. Hailing from Earth-2, Helena Wayne is the daughter of Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle from that universe. She's briefly seen in the new movie's trailer alongside the rest of the multiversal Batfamily, wielding her trusty crossbow.

Helena Wayne's costume as The Huntress combines the aesthetics of her parents, namely the purple costume of the Golden Age Catwoman. In the comics, she struck out independently and tried to carve for herself a path beyond her parents. This saw her work with the Justice Society of America and Infinity, Inc., with the latter comprised of the children of the JSA. She was also the best friend of Kara Zor-L, aka Power Girl (the Earth-2 version of Supergirl). In Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 2, she doesn't have a very good relationship with the Tomorrowverse Batman. Despite this, she comes to his aid, still seeing him as a reflection of her own father.

3 Robin/Dick Grayson Adds Golden Age Humor to the Mix

An adult Robin is seen in Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two, and it's a version of the Boy Wonder that most fans are familiar with. This is the Earth-2 version of Dick Grayson, who was the original Golden Age Robin. In his universe (in the comics, at least), Batman never took another Robin. Instead, Grayson used the Robin identity into adulthood, though he eventually changed his costume into one that resembled Batman's own.

Earth-2 Dick Grayson was also a partner of the law firm that Helena Wayne worked for. Likewise, he took Batman's place in the Justice Society. He even used Batman's name and costume when The Joker returned to Gotham City years later. One notable change in Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part 2 is that this Robin talks about how his Batman made his childhood a nightmare. This contrasts with the usual portrayal of Earth-2/Golden Age Robin, who lacked the troubled relationship with Batman seen in the modern incarnation. He does retain his old-school charm and lighthearted nature, however.

4 Robin/Damian Wayne Is Loyal to Batman

Another Robin is seen in this animated version of the Bat Family: Damian Wayne. In the comics, Damian was canonically the fifth Robin, being preceded by Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake and Stephanie Brown. Unlike many of the heroes before him, Damian is brash, brusque and arrogant. This is due to his upbringing by his mother, Talia al Ghul, the daughter of the villainous Ra's al Ghul.

So far, Damian has not been introduced properly in the Tomorrowverse. This version is seemingly pulled from the DC Animated Movie Universe, which concluded in Justice League Dark: Apokolips War. Damian has a mean streak as usual, making him a sharp contrast to previous Boy Wonders. This was definitely the case in the DCAU, not to mention the comics. At the same time, Damian is quite loyal to Batman in Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part 2, even if it isn't really his dad. Despite this devotion from his "son," Batman shrugs him and the others off.

5 Batgirl/Barbara Gordon Has Issues With Batman In Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part 2

Barbara Gordon was introduced previously in the two-part animated adaptation of Batman: The Long Halloween. The daughter of future Gotham City commissioner Jim Gordon and his wife Barbara Eileen, she was only shown as a young child in that movie. In Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two, she's in the movie as Batgirl, and this is seemingly an older version of the young girl from The Long Halloween.

In the comics, Barbara was introduced simultaneously alongside her incarnation in the live-action 1960s Batman TV show. As comics entered the "Dark Age," she was paralyzed after an attack by The Joker in Batman: The Killing Joke. Afterward, she became a technological resource for other heroes in the identity of "Oracle." In Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part 2, she calls out how Batman is pushing everyone away and how the Batman that she knows was never alone.

6 Batwing/Luke Fox Is Barely Present in Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part 2

Debuting in the first part of Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Luke Fox is the hero known as Batwing. Introduced in the New 52 comic books, Luke Fox is the son of Bruce Wayne's collaborator and employee, Lucius Fox. He's also the most popular version of Batwing, another hero who protects Gotham City.

Batwing has a more high-tech and colorful suit than Batman. These suits allow him to fly and compensate for his lack of superhero experience compared to the other Bat Family members. Currently, he's a member of the new Outsiders team in the comics. It is unknown where the Batwing in Crisis on Infinite Earths—Part 2 hails from, and the character isn't focused upon like the other members of the Batman Family.

7 Batman Beyond/Terry McGinnis Returns In Crisis