Bartman

In 2018, Panini Deutschland launched Bartman, a three-issue comic series that reimagines Bart Simpson as a shadowy, bat-themed vigilante in the style of classic superhero noir. Written and drawn by German creators, the series blends the anarchic humor of Springfield with the grim tone of pulp crime-fighting, offering a playful parody of the Dark Knight mythos. Though brief, Bartman stands as a clever, cross-cultural take on the Simpsons universe, showcasing how the franchise can be twisted into unexpected genres for a European audience.