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Darwyn Cooke(1962-2016)

  • Animation Department
  • Art Department
  • Writer
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Darwyn Cooke
On this IMDbrief, we follow the Riddler's clues to break down the first trailer for 'The Batman' (2022) starring Robert Pattinson and directed by Matt Reeves.
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Darwyn Cooke was born on 16 November 1962 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was a writer, known for DC High Volume: Batman (2025), Justice League: The New Frontier (2008) and Batman Beyond (2014). He was married to Marsha Cooke. He died on 14 May 2016 in Florida, USA.
BornNovember 16, 1962
DiedMay 14, 2016(53)
BornNovember 16, 1962
DiedMay 14, 2016(53)
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 1 nomination total

Known for

DC High Volume: Batman (2025)
DC High Volume: Batman
9.0
Podcast Series
  • Writer
Neil Patrick Harris, Miguel Ferrer, John Heard, Kyle MacLachlan, David Boreanaz, Lucy Lawless, and Jeremy Sisto in Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
Justice League: The New Frontier
6.8
Video
  • Animation Department
  • 2008
Batman Beyond (2014)
Batman Beyond
7.8
TV Short
  • Art Department
  • 2014
Cartoon Superheroes Abridged (2015)
Cartoon Superheroes Abridged
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Animation Department

  • Neil Patrick Harris, Miguel Ferrer, John Heard, Kyle MacLachlan, David Boreanaz, Lucy Lawless, and Jeremy Sisto in Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
    Justice League: The New Frontier
    6.8
    Video
    • character designer
    • 2008
  • Batman Beyond (1999)
    Batman Beyond
    8.1
    TV Series
    • title designer
    • 1999–2001
  • Superman: The Animated Series (1996)
    Superman: The Animated Series
    8.1
    TV Series
    • character designer
    • 1998

Art Department

  • Batman Beyond (2014)
    Batman Beyond
    7.8
    TV Short
    • storyboard artist
    • 2014
  • Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010)
    Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
    7.6
    Video
    • art contributor
    • 2010
  • Batman: Black and White (2008)
    Batman: Black and White
    7.6
    TV Mini Series
    • art
    • 2008
  • Neil Patrick Harris, Miguel Ferrer, John Heard, Kyle MacLachlan, David Boreanaz, Lucy Lawless, and Jeremy Sisto in Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
    Justice League: The New Frontier
    6.8
    Video
    • storyboard artist
    • 2008
  • Patrick Warburton in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000)
    Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
    6.7
    TV Series
    • storyboard artist
    • 2000
  • Men in Black: The Series (1997)
    Men in Black: The Series
    6.8
    TV Series
    • storyboard artist
    • 2000
  • Superman: The Animated Series (1996)
    Superman: The Animated Series
    8.1
    TV Series
    • storyboard artist
    • 1998–2000
  • Batman Beyond (1999)
    Batman Beyond
    8.1
    TV Series
    • storyboard artist
    • 1999–2000
  • Tara Strong, Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, and Mathew Valencia in The New Batman Adventures (1997)
    The New Batman Adventures
    8.4
    TV Series
    • storyboard artist
    • 1998

Writer

  • DC High Volume: Batman (2025)
    DC High Volume: Batman
    9.0
    Podcast Series
    • written and illustrated by
    • 2025
  • Cartoon Superheroes Abridged (2015)
    Cartoon Superheroes Abridged
    TV Series
    • graphic novel
    • 2015
  • Batman Beyond (2014)
    Batman Beyond
    7.8
    TV Short
    • written by
    • 2014
  • Neil Patrick Harris, Miguel Ferrer, John Heard, Kyle MacLachlan, David Boreanaz, Lucy Lawless, and Jeremy Sisto in Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
    Justice League: The New Frontier
    6.8
    Video
    • additional material
    • graphic novel
    • 2008
  • Justice League Unlimited (2004)
    Justice League Unlimited
    8.7
    TV Series
    • teleplay by
    • 2005

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Trailer Breakdown: 'The Batman'
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Trailer Breakdown: 'The Batman'

Personal details

  • Born
    • November 16, 1962
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Died
    • May 14, 2016
    • Florida, USA(lung cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Marsha Cooke? - May 14, 2016 (his death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles

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  • Trivia
    He is a Canadian artist who is best known for his work with DC Comics. He was writer and artist of "The New Frontier" series and an adaptation of the Richard Stark Parker novels. He also helped redesign the DC character Catwoman and worked in animation.
  • Trademark
    1950's style approach to illustration

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