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Batman: The Animated Series, Volume One (DC Comics Classic Collection)
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Genre | Kids & Family, Animation/General, Action & Adventure |
Format | Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Animated, Subtitled, Dubbed, NTSC, Color, Box set |
Contributor | Bruce Timm, Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill |
Language | English, French |
Number Of Discs | 4 |
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Batman: The Animated Series Vol. 1 Vowing to avenge the murder of his wealthy parents, Bruce Wayne devotes his life to wiping out lawlessness in Gotham City. The Dark Knight joins Robin and Batgirl, battling his inner demons as well as the evil figures who bedevil him. Volume one features appearances from villains The Joker, Scarecrow and others.
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Warner Brothers' Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1995) remains a striking, stylized program that helped to revitalize the familiar comic book hero. Drawing on such diverse influences as Frank Miller's graphic novel The Dark Knight Returns, the Fleischers' Superman cartoons of the early '40s, and contemporary Japanese animation, the filmmakers stress interesting designs and cinematography. The Caped Crusader prowls a sinister, Art Deco-styled world of tall verticals, sharp angles, silhouettes, searchlights, and grid-like shadows cast by window frames. Its visual pizzazz eclipses Filmation's pallid kidvid, The Batman/Superman Hour (CBS, 1968), which ran off and on in various incarnations through 1981. Many of the same artists worked on the Batman animated features (e.g., Mask of the Phantasm (1993), Batman Beyond--The Movie (1999)), which display similar strengths and weaknesses.
Ironically, Batman: The Animated Series looks better in stills than it does in motion. The artists fail to stylize the movements of the characters to match the dramatic settings, as Genndy Tartakovsky and his crew did in Samurai Jack. Batman uses sophisticated computers to combat the well-known villains--the Joker, the Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Catwoman--as well as some less celebrated baddies: Manbat, Clayface, The Mad Hatter. The bad guys cram a lot of plotting and scheming into each 22-minute episode, but the violence is kept to a broadcast standards minimum.
The Dark Knight's First Knight easily ranks as the most interesting of the extras. Producers Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski recount the genesis of the series, and show their mini-pilot, which is more violent and more fully animated. If the complete episodes had matched the pilot, the series would have been much more exciting. (Unrated, suitable for ages 8 and older: violence, mild grotesque imagery) --Charles Solomon
Product details
- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 7.75 x 5.5 x 1.25 inches; 10.4 ounces
- Item model number : WHV31896DVD
- Director : Bruce Timm
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Animated, Subtitled, Dubbed, NTSC, Color, Box set
- Run time : 10 hours and 25 minutes
- Release date : December 6, 2005
- Actors : Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill
- Dubbed: : Spanish
- Subtitles: : English, French, Spanish
- Language : Unqualified, French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
- Studio : WarnerBrothers
- ASIN : B00023E894
- Number of discs : 4
- Best Sellers Rank: #56,167 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #4,398 in Kids & Family DVDs
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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!
I come from a family with diverse interests (where often family members do not like the same kind of shows), yet I remember with great fondness how my ENTIRE family would sit down five days a week (and for a while, six!) to watch this incredible show. When I told my parents I was getting this boxed set, their first question was "Does it have my favorite episode?". It's been a long time since this show first came on TV (something like 10 years I think), but it hasn't lost any of its sparkle.
First of all, the stories told in this show were adult in nature. Not adult as in loaded with sex and violence, but adult as in having a PLOT, real characters that you cared about, intelligent scripting, and some actual SUBSTANCE.
Some people claim that this show was sometimes great, and sometimes not. I think they're crazy. Some people claim that this show has not aged well. I believe they are insane as well. Almost every single episode of this series is awesome. Granted, there are some standout moments, but almost ALL of the episodes are worth watching many, many times.
This show is style AND substance personified. Everything is done in film-noir style with an amazing universe that combined 1920's and 1930's with futuristic technology. You have black and white TVs, Tommy guns, and early 20th century skyscrapers combined with futuristic computers, underwater breathing devices, and ultra-slick gadgetry. The wonderful music composed for this series suits the action perfectly and adds to the atmosphere tremendously. The animation is by no means flashy, but the style is perfect and the action sequences flow perfectly. The voice-acting in this show is quite simply the best in the history of television, utilizing everyone from Mark Hamill (who IS the joker), to Adam West, David Warner, Paul Williams, and Kevin Conroy (who IS batman).
Perhaps the greatest reason why this show is so classic, and so PERFECT, is that it's creators took it VERY seriously, and looked for ACTORS instead of voice-actors, SCRIPT WRITERS instead of cartoon script writers. Everyone gave this show their all, and it shows.
All of the episodes included in this set are good, but some are just plain AWESOME. There are moments that stick in your head, lines that you can never forget. I can repeat many, many scenes of episodes word-for-word (even though I had only seen them once before).
Every episode of this show was done in a short film style. That means that every episode tells a complete story and stands on its own. But even so, later episodes subtly make references to things that happened in previous episodes, making them that much better if you've been paying attention from episode 1 (the later episodes where we see flashbacks of Bruce Wayne being trained to be an escape artist and in the martial arts are particularly good examples). Of course, this is only the beginning of the series, so people checking it out for the first time can look forward to a great, long story ahead of them.
If there is anything to be criticized in this DVD set, it's two-fold. One, the picture quality leaves a little to be desired. It is WAY better than the VHS, and the colors are probably better than ever, but there is a lot of speckling and smudging from the original film that could have been cleaned up (didn't it have less of that on television?). The other flaw is the lack of chapters within episodes. Granted, 7 episodes per disc with a total of 28 episodes included total is a GREAT value, but not being able to skip the intro and ending will annoy some people undoubtedly. Of course, I love the intro and ending so much, and they are so SHORT anyway, I really don't mind at all.
Words cannot describe my joy at finally being able to own Batman: The Animated Series on DVD. I can hardly wait for the rest of it...
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Two complaints with this set:
1) The episode order presented here makes no sense and confuses continuity. "The Cat and the Claw: Part I" was the first episode of this show released but it doesn't show up until disc 3 in this set. So make sure you consult an online list for best viewing order before watching.
2) WB didn't clean up their prints and dust and grain is quite visible, especially during dark scenes (which for Batman is a lot of the time).
Después de mucho buscar,me di cuenta de que esta es la única opción disponible que tenemos en España para disfrutar de esta gran serie.
La versión francesa tiene muy buena pinta, pero sin subtitulos ni audio en español.
En esta edición el doblaje y los subtitulos están en Latíno, por lo que nos puede chocar a los hispanohablantes no acostumbrados a ciertas traducciones, "Guasón"en lugar de "Joker"o "Bruno Diaz"en lugar de "Bruce Wayne", pero ya contaba con eso.
De cualquiler modo el doblaje en español latino está muy bien, y se puede ver en versión original con subtitulos y disfrutar del trabajo de voz de MarkHamiil y Kevin Convoy.
Las temporadas vienen en estuches de cuatro discos y en alguno de ellos hay interesantes extras y entrevistas.
Hay que tener en cuenta que son discos de América y hay que tener un reproductor multizona, o insertar algún código de los que se pueden encontrar en Internet. Yo no tuve mayor problema tras localizar los códigos de mi modelo de bluray.
En difinitiva, muy contento con la compra, la estoy disfrutando como cuando era niño. Ojalá distribuyeran también las series de superman, Batman del futuro y Liga de la Justicia, más difícilles de encontrar y más caras.
Ce coffret contient 4 DVD ( Doublage VF - Sous-titres VF ) dont les épisodes sont les suivants :
DVD 1 :
1.Le Duel (On Leather Wings)
2.Joyeux Noël, Batman (Christmas With The Joker)
3.Épouvantable Épouvantail (Nothing to Fear)
4.Morts de rire (The Last Laugh)
5.Poison d’amour (Pretty Poison)
6.Les Enfants de la nuit (The Underdwellers)
7.Version originale (P.O.V.)
DVD 2 :
8.Les Oubliés du Nouveau Monde (The Forgotten)
9.Fugue en Sol Joker (Be a Clown)
10.Double Jeu (1re partie) (Two-Face - Part 1)
11.Double Jeu (2e partie) (Two-Face - Part 2)
12.Il n’est jamais trop tard (It’s Never Too Late)
13.L’Œuf du Pingouin (I’ve Got Batman in My Basement)
14.Amour on Ice (Heart of Ice)
DVD 3 :
15.Le Chat et la Souris (1re partie) (The Cat and the Claw - Part 1)
16.Le Chat et la Souris (2e partie) (The Cat and the Claw - Part 2)
17.L’Homme invisible ou Les Lois de la nature (See No Evil)
18.Le Plastiqueur fou (Beware the Gray Ghost)
19.La Prophétie du Dôme (Prophecy of Doom)
20.Bas les masques (1re partie) (Feat of Clay - Part 1)
21.Bas les masques (2e partie) (Feat of Clay - Part 2)
DVD 4 :
22.Chantage à crédit (Joker’s Favor)
23.Vendetta (Vendetta)
24.Le Maître de l'épouvante (Fear of Victory)
25.Le Roi du temps (The Clock King)
26.Rendez-vous dans la rue du crime (Appointment in Crime Alley)
27.Le Pays des merveilles (Mad as a Hatter)
28.Sombres Hallucinations (Dreams in Darkness)