aspect ratio. Audio is Dolby Digital 2.0. The episode minus the commentary of course plays, like all the others, at 1080p/4x3/DTS-HD Master

fighting, and toeing that line between right and wrong, hero and vigilante, and the increasing physical turmoil and emotional anguish are all embodied actions and motives that it has been suggested that it is they who are the show's protagonists, with Batman the antagonist standing in the of the show: its construction, it style, its stories, its sounds, its voices. This set also includes the films Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and The late 1980s and very early 1990s were a time of transition for American animation. Bluth Studios was in decline and near bankruptcy. Hanna-Barbera too was facing financial difficulties. But The Simpsons had just premiered on Fox and the “Disney Renaissance” was just beginning with The Little Mermaid (1989). Warner Bros. Animation was experiencing something of a rebirth as well with Tiny Toon Adventures, thanks to an assist by Steven Spielberg. Even so, animation in the States was still heavily biased towards light and silly fare directed mostly at preteens. Batman: The Animated Series is regarded by many fans as the best version of Batman bar none. It’s also considered one of the two or three greatest animated series of all time, and for very good reason. The series is a stylish and groundbreaking gem for American animation. Ten years I’ve waited for it to arrive on Blu-ray and the result is worth every minute. Along with Warner’s new 2001: A Space Odyssey in 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, this is a strong contender for the Best Blu-ray Release of 2018. It is absolutely not to be missed. Very highly recommended!debris are not uncommon. The opening sequence is particularly troublesome in this area, but episodes do reveal a fairly steady, albeit generally light, The Batman Junior Detective Challenge (HD, 6 Mins.) - A fun little trivia game for those Batman enthusiasts. Gotham's New Knight (Featurette) – Barbara Gordon swings into focus in this exciting look at Batman's trusted ally and equal, Batgirl.

Batman and Mr. Freeze: SubZero. Phantasm only includes a trailer (1080p, 1:05). SubZero features several extras; please are. While watching Batman take it to them, make use of his various gadgets, beat up bad guys or chase them down in the Batmobile, and save the Batman: Season of Light (1080p, 1:00:03): The piece begins with a comparison of the Batman animated series to Max

collaborations and freedoms, assembling the voice cast and the contributions the performers brought to the show and the characters, the benefits of Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight's Many Foes: Mr. Freeze (Featurette) – Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Andrea Romano and Dan Riba discuss MR. Freeze and the Heart and Ice Origin story. from the "Episodes" tab of the main menu, followed by scrolling over to the clapboard icon. The episodes do play automatically after viewing the

Trial (The Joker, Harley Quinn, Killer Croc, The Mad Hatter, Poison Ivy, The Riddler, The Scarecrow, Two-Face, The Ventriloquist) style to the 1960s show, and the darker Batman stories that were told in the 1980s contrasted to the lighter Saturday morning animation throughout Batman's villains who, like The Caped Crusader, have no real "superpowers." Various individuals discuss the villains' psychology and how they might be stories. Their contrast to Batman/Bruce Wayne's own dark history and shadowy crimefighting is not really a contrast at all. The Animatedwish for under the channel limitations, and essential clarity of core elements always impresses. Support sounds, like police radio chatter and natural