On the heels of Tim Burton's Batman and Batman Returns came BatMan: The Animated Series! A unique telling of the Batman legend that hadn't been done before in cartoon form. Most of the prior Batman cartoons were done more in the vein of the 60's Adam West TV series.
This one took the character back to its darker roots much like Burton's live Batman films did. What is here is most of the first season of BatMan: The Animated Series. Done in the unique "Dark Deco" style that was never done before this series and I don't think has been done since.
What's interesting is that originally, Batman was going to be a solo cartoon with occassional appearances from Robin but as the series got more popular, Robin appeared in more eppys to sell toys since most kids can't picture the B-man without his "Boy Wonder." Still, this volume is mostly Batman by himself with only two episodes featuring Robin (Volume 3 has the bulk of the Batman/Robin team ups).
Here is a list of what's on each Disc and my opinions of each eppy/item:
DISC 1
On Leather Wings - This is one of the first (if not THE first) episodes of the series to air! I am not sure but I think it aired in primetime initially on FOX! That's how big this series was at one point! This episode also has commentary by Eric Rodomski and Bruce Timm.
Anyway, it features Bruce Wayne (well into his career as BatMan) being blamed for crimes committed by his alter-ego. Bruce goes into action as BatMan to find the real culprit and gets more than he bargins for when he meets MAN-BAT!
Christmas With The Joker - One of the most popular episodes as Batman and Robin try to save hostages from being killed by The Joker on Christmas Eve!
Nothing To Fear - The first appearance of The Scarecrow as he forces Batman to face down his greatest fear!
The Last Laugh - One of the more comical but classic duels between The Dark Knight & The Clown Prince Of Crime!
Pretty Poison - When D.A. Harvey Dent is poisioned at a restaurant, Bruce Wayne (as BatMan) investigates Harvey's new fiance who turns out to be more than just a pretty face.
The Underdwellers - Batman stumbles across homeless children being forced to work by a cruel madman!
P.O.V. - Three different tales of a police bust that has Batman's life on the line!
THE DARK KNIGHT'S FIRST NIGHT - The original promo by Bruce Timm. Very different looking that what we know now but still unique to look at!
DISC 2
Forgotten - While investigating a case of homeless men being taken off the streets, Bruce Wayne goes missing and loses his memory while being imprisioned!
Be A Clown - Being ignored by his father Mayor Hill, his son turns to a clown for attention. Unfortunately, he turns out to be The Joker!
Two-Face, Pt. 1 - This begins the story of the end of Harvey Dent and the beginning of one of the most tortured enemies of Batman's career.
Two-Face, Pt. 2 - In a race against time and gang lord Rupert Thorne, Batman tries to hunt down Two-Face to save him before its too late!
It's Never Too Late - Gang lord Thurmond Strong is torn between his gangster power and saving his own son (and even his soul) as both Batman and Rupert Thorne are after him!
I've Got Batman In My Basement - Injured by The Penguin, Batman takes refuge in a 12 year old's basement!
Heart Of Ice - The first appearance of Mr. Freeze! Transformed from the cooky character he was in the Adam West BatMan, Mr. Freeze is more of a sympathetic character who wants nothing but revenge on the one who murdered his wife! This episode has alternate commentary by Paul Dini, Eric Rodomski and Bruce Timm.
BATMAN: THE LEGACY CONTINUES - A retrospective featurette!
DISC 3
The Cat And The Claw, Pt. 1 - Here we get the first appearance of CatWoman in the series! We also get a brand new villian in Red Claw.
The Cat And The Claw, Pt. 2 - Stumbling onto a plot that's in over her head, Batman tries to save Catwoman but will Batman be scratched out!?
See No Evil - A deranged thug is out to steal his daughter from his ex-wife using an invisible cloak! Batman comes to shed a little light on the situation!
Beware Of The Grey Ghost - Special episode because the man that brought Batman to life in the 60's, Adam West, voices the Grey Ghost himself!
Prophecy Of Doom - A con artist claiming to be a prophet is swindling millions out of Gotham's influential and only Batman can put this scheme out of business!
Feat Of Clay , Pt. 1 - Matt Hagan was a big time actor who's career was nearly ended by a disfiguring accident until gangster Roland Daggett offered him a solution at a price! Now, that same solution which saved his career transforms him into a grotesque figure which can take any shape or form!
Feat Of Clay, Pt. 2 - Hagan, now known as Clayface, seeks revenge on Roland Daggett with only The Dark Knight to stand in his way!
TOUR OF THE BATCAVE - Interactive tour of Batman's famous lair!
DISC 4
The Joker's Favor - A poor civilian makes the mistake of chewing out The Joker in traffic. In exchange for his life, The Joker makes him promise him to do a favor, a favor he may live to regret!
Vendetta - A witness goes missing and Detective Harvey Bullock is a suspect in his disappearance but Batman discovers another who may have motive to see both the witness AND Bullock share a watery grave!
Fear Of Victory - Gotham's finest pro athletes are suddenly paralized with fear! Its up to Batman and Robin (who is also striken with fear) to solve this mystery!
The Clock King - Blaming Mayor Hill for losing a case years back, Temple Fugett plans a timely revenge on the public official! The only snag in his plans is The Dark Knight.
Appointment In Crime Alley - On the night of his "appointment", Batman has to save the neighborhood in which his parents were murdered from arsonists!
Mad As A Hatter - Tervis Jest is a lonely little genius who invents mind control cards to sweep a woman, ironically, named Alice off of her feet! His advances, however, are rejected and this mad genius is swept into a blind obssession.
Dreams In Darkness - The unthinkable happens as BatMan is locked up in Arkham Asylum as The Scarecrow hatches a scheme that may put all of Gotham in Arkham!
Well, this package is worth your $30 bucks or so! This cartoon is one of a kind and may never be duplicated again! Own this one and lock it on your shelf!
Frequently bought together
- +
- +
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Choose items to buy together.
Customers also search
Page 1 of 1Page 1 of 1
Customer reviews
The DVD I Needed, Not the Ones I Deserve
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2022
I don't tend to write product reviews, but a swell of misfortune has come together to cancel each other out.I already had all of Batman: The Animated Series in DVD form, and with the tragic death of Kevin Conroy recently, I was compelled to watch the series yet again. Alas, though, my watching was in peril, as the third DVD in my volume 1 set was damaged through an accident of another, of which I bare no ill will too.But perhaps the internet has a solution? Amazon had Volume 1 of Batman for less than a pittance of an hour's work, and would be hurried to my door with out most haste. It was purchased, and today it came in.Instantly I was worried... the package seemed to thin to hold the weight of Batman and his crusade against the crime riddled streets of Gotham. Inside was a much smaller box than my wounded copy, but still, I only needed it for a replacement.Still, something was amiss, and with trepidation I opened the new box. Instead of four DVDs like my older model had, or three as the advertisement for this product stated, there was a single, solitary disc, alone like Bruce Wayne himself in that night in Crime Alley.But, like a shining beacon, a ray of hope, the single DVD in there was not the full DVD set I deserve... But it was the DVD I needed.So yah, amazing series, but maybe spring for the blu-ray version.
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2022
Images in this review
Top reviews from other countries
A. Whitehead
Terrific artwork, excellent writing and fantastic voice-acting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 18, 2014T. Alexander
A classic begins
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 6, 2012jackA
I'm Batman... ...The Animated Series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 29, 2012
D. M. Centifanti
For a great show, this should be better
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 29, 2013
