"He really defined and captured the essence of Batman" - How Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's Shai Matheson honours the legendary Kevin Conroy

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Shai Matheson voices Batman in the new game Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, paying homage to the character's rich history. He acknowledges the influence of previous actors, particularly the late Kevin Conroy, who is often regarded as the definitive Batman. Matheson aims to honor this legacy while bringing a fresh perspective to the role.

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▪Shai Matheson takes on the role of Batman in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
▪Kevin Conroy, who passed away in 2022, is celebrated as the definitive voice of Batman.
▪Matheson aims to honor the legacy of previous Batmans while providing a new interpretation.

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Home Features LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight "He really defined and captured the essence of Batman" - How Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's Shai Matheson honours the legendary Kevin Conroy Wild Bruce chase. Image credit: Eurogamer <img alt="Victoria Phillips Kennedy avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/1644925423.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="180" height="179" > Feature by Victoria Phillips Kennedy News Reporter Published on May 27, 2026 Follow LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Batman, you've probably heard of him. This masked hero of the night has been protecting Gotham City across films, TV series, comic books and games for over 80 years.

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