The Incomparable Mothership #296 April 16, 2016
“Batman: The Animated Series”

The Official Batman

You asked for it, and we delivered! Batman University is in session, as we dive into “Batman: The Animated Series.” Lifelong Batman fan Tony Sindelar has provided us with a 10-episode watch list, which served as a refresher for our panel and an introduction for our host. What makes many people call this version of Batman the definitive one? How does a show that’s for kids end up being so strikingly adult? How is the character of this Batman not like recent movie depictions? We’ve got the answers.

Listen to this episode (1 hour, 28 minutes)

Show Notes

Here’s what we watched:

  • 14 - “Heart of Ice”
  • 22 - “Joker’s Favor”
  • 38 - “Heart of Steel: Part 1”
  • 39 - “Heart of Steel: Part 2”
  • 40 - “If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich?”
  • 46 - “Almost Got ‘Im”
  • 49 - “I am the Night”
  • 56 - “Harley and Ivy”
  • 60 - “The Demon’s Quest: Part 1”
  • 61 - “The Demon’s Quest: Part 2”

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