Editing Batman: The Animated Series (section)

===Soundtracks===
The series initially took a variation of music written by [[Danny Elfman]] for the Burton films as its theme; later episodes of the series used a new theme with a similar style by [[Shirley Walker]], an occasional collaborator of Elfman. The score of the series was influenced by Elfman's work on the Burton films, as well as the music of 1940s film noir.<ref>{{cite web |last=Roberson |first=Chris Chan |date=September 25, 2017 |title=Batman The Animated Series: 15 Uncovered Pieces Of Early Artwork |url=https://www.cbr.com/uncovered-batman-animated-series-art/ |access-date=September 25, 2017 |website=Comic Book Resources}}</ref> Walker's work on ''[[The Flash (1990 TV series)|The Flash]]'' series (1990) caught the attention of Bruce Timm. Although initially hesitant, she joined the project after being impressed by the show's art and character depth. While collaborating with Elfman to incorporate his Batman film score, she also created her own "memorable" theme for the series.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Polo |first=Susana |date=2017-09-05 |title=Batman: The Animated Series owes half its charm to one unsung composer |url=https://www.polygon.com/tv/2017/9/5/16228590/batman-the-animated-series-music-composer-shirley-walker |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref>

Walker's approach to composing was notably sophisticated. She crafted character-specific themes based on traits, voice acting, and design, mirroring the techniques of composers like [[John Williams]] and [[Howard Shore]]. Beyond ''Batman: The Animated Series'', she went on to contribute to ''Superman: The Animated Series'' and ''Batman Beyond'', helping to define the sound of the [[DC Animated Universe]].<ref name=":7" />