Batman - The Animated Series, Volume Two (DC Comics Classic Collection)

Director: Kevin Altieri, Eric Radomski, Frank Paur, Dick Sebast, Bruce W. Timm, Dan Riba, Boyd Kirkland
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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The early-'90s Batman series was probably the best animated superhero show ever, mixing stylish animation with a dark tone appropriate for the Dark Knight. The second volume, comprising four discs of 28 episodes and vastly preferable to the many single-disc releases, features familiar characters the Joker, Catwoman, the Penguin, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, as well as the first appearances of the Riddler, and Ra's Al Ghul and Talia. The episodes are highlighted by the Emmy-winning two-parter "Robin's Reckoning," which recounts the origin of the Boy Wonder and his chance for revenge years later. In "Perchance to Dream," Bruce Wayne finds his parents alive and another Batman patrolling Gotham City, the two-part "Something" pits Batman against Miyazaki-styled robots, and Batman revisits the samurai training of his past in "Night of the Ninja" and "Day of the Samurai." Give the series credit for not talking down to kids--Japanese characters spoke in Japanese with English subtitles, and one episode, "Almost Got 'Im," was styled after a '50s black-and-white variety show. It employed smart humor and characterization even to the point where it could let villains carry an episode. Certain stories were based on comic books, and the series involved comics veterans such as Denny O'Neil and Len Wein. Also camp-master Adam West appears as the voice of the Grey Ghost. --David Horiuchi

Description

Fight crime day and night alongside the Dark Knight with this deluxe 4-disc set packed with 28 heroic adventures from the acclaimed series! Filled with gripping plots, multidimensional characters and superb voice talent, this Emmy-winning series has defined Batman for legions of fans. Enjoy amazing encounters with Catwoman, duels with the Penguin, contests with the Riddler and of course, battles of wit with the Joker - plus Exclusive Extras from the minds that conceived this cutting-edge version of the classic hero! Grab your cape and swing into action with this quintessential Batman compilation!

Customer Reviews:

LOVE THE WHOLE SERIES.......2007-05-29

IF YOU LOVE BATMAN THIS IS A NO BRAINER. LOVE IT

Yep this one is a good one.......2007-05-14

Although this box set hasn't quite got the quality episodes that the first one had this is still a worthy purchase.

This one dwells more into the history behind Batman and Robin a bit more with episodes explaining how Bruce Wayne got all his skills that he so dearly needed to become the Batman, with also the story of Robin and how he comes to be the boy wonder.

Visuals are quite dated but all in all a goody.

This Batman series is great.......2007-05-13

The episodes in this volume are fantastic. The voices and stories are just top notch and set the bar really high for anyone following in these footsteps. Enjoy!!

Awesome.......2007-01-19

The DVD's were sent very quickly and in the stated condition. Would use this seller again.

Missing Disc.......2006-11-20

This product did not include the second disc of the set, instead including a second copy of the third disc. This is quite intolerable.

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