Animation meets film noir and art deco in this Emmy-winning 1990s series that features a very dark Caped Crusader struggling to overcome his inner demons while battling Gotham's most notorious villains, including the Joker, Penguin and Harley Quinn.
SEASON 1
- SEASON 1
- SEASON 2
- SEASON 3
- SEASON 4
Summary of Season 1 (1992) - 4 discs
Dark themes and a distinct Deco style set this Emmy-winning animated series apart from other incarnations of Caped Crusader cartoons. With the help of sidekick Robin, Batman battles the evil forces that are constantly wreaking havoc on Gotham City. A whole cast of maniacal, sometimes tragic villains, led by the Joker (voiced by Mark Hamill), attempt to undo the fair city -- and Batman along with it.
Summary of Season 2 (1992) - 4 discs
Brooding superhero Batman -- joined by eager boy wonder Robin -- fires up the Batmobile to protect Gotham City from ruthless villains such as Catwoman, the Penguin, the Riddler and the Joker in this Emmy-winning animated series. Billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne transforms into the Caped Crusader for more thrilling adventures in Volume 2, which features 28 episodes. Extras include audio commentary and three shorts about the series.
Summary of Season 3 (1993) - 4 discs
Amid the mayhem perpetrated by criminal masterminds such as the Penguin and the Joker, one man walks the line between revenge and righteousness, balancing his crime-fighting role and his life as wealthy man-about-town Bruce Wayne. The Batman saga continues as Gotham City's caped crusader protects the innocent while putting fear into the hearts of villains. Extras include a featurette about Batman's new confederate, Batgirl.
Summary of Season 4 (1994) - 4 discs
Vigilant superhero Batman continues to safeguard Gotham City from vile villains despite parting ways with his longtime crime-fighting partner, Robin, in this 24-episode collection of the popular animated series. A rift between Dick Grayson and Batman leads to the Boy Wonder's departure, Batgirl teams with Batman, and a new hero takes to the skies just as the Joker, the Penguin, Mr. Freeze and other baddies get down to business.
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TV-G - Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.