Batman: The Animated Series

Batman: The Animated Series: Summary

Originally on:FOX
Status:Ended
Premiered:September 1, 1992
Last Aired:September 1, 1995
Show Categories:Animation, Action/Adventure

Batman: the Animated Series was an animated series that premiered on September 5, 1992. The series was based on the popular Batman comics created by Bob Kane. The series focused on the adventures of Batman a dark vigilante hero who defends Gotham City from a variety of costumed villains that include The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, The Riddler, The Mad Hatter, Ra's Al Ghul, Bane, Killer Croc, Clayface, and The Clock King. Batman is the secret identity of millionaire playboy Bruce Wayne.

The highly successful series merged revolutionary animation and great storytelling. The series was so successful that a feature film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was released during the run of the series and a direct to video feature Batman & Mr. Freeze: Subzero was also created.

The first seasons of the series focused mainly on the adventures of Batman. In the last season the series was retitled The Adventures of Batman and Robin and focused on the adventures of both Batman and his younger crime fighting associate Robin. The last new episode of the series was broadcast on September 15, 1995. The series was followed by a spinoff utilizing different animation entitled Batman Gotham Knights. Episodes of Batman Gotham Knights, episodes of Superman, and reruns of Batman: the Animated Series were broadcast in 1997 under the title The New Batman/Superman Adventures.

Spinoff: Batman Gotham Knights

Related Shows that feature Crossovers: Batman Beyond, Superman, and Justice League.

Emmy Awards and Nominations

1993
Winner: Alan Burnett, Jean MacCurdy, Eric Radomski, Randy Rogel, Tom Ruegger, Dick Sebast, and Bruce W. Timm, "Robin's Reckoning" [1] Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less)

Other Awards or Nominations

Annie Award (The Annie Awards are given out in a variety of animation related categories):
1998 Winner: Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Home Video Production

First Telecast: September 5, 1992
Last Telecast: September 15, 1995

Episodes: 85 Color Episodes
(85 half-hour episodes, 7 two-part episodes, 1 Feature Movie, 1 Direct to Video Movie)

Production: Warner Brothers Studios

Animation Production: Sunrise, Inc.

Batman: the Animated Series was an animated series that premiered on September 5, 1992. The series was based on the popular Batman comics created by Bob Kane. The series focused on the adventures of Batman a dark vigilante hero who defends Gotham City from a variety of costumed villains that include The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, The Riddler,...

Batman & Mr. Freeze: Subzero

Aired: Tuesday March 17, 1998

When a desperate Mr. Freeze, to save his dying wife, kidnaps Barbara Gordon as an involuntary organ donor, Batman and Robin must find her before the operation can begin.

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Justice League fights on 'til the end
With all the world-conquering villains vanquished, superhero team folds up its tent.
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Loren LesterDick Grayson / Robin
Bob HastingsCommissioner Jim Gordon
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.Alfred Pennyworth
Kevin ConroyBruce Wayne / Batman

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DiIer
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The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
The best 90's Cartoon out there. ...Continue »
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runningbul1
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The Bottom Line: "Absolutely fabulous"
I love Batman. He was one of my childhood heroes growing up. The animated series was the start of a new generation of cartoons. I wish CN could bring it back. ...Continue »
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scotchex2
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The Bottom Line: "Classic"
Batman:TAS is an all-time classic. Dark and brooding, with engaging story-lines, and great voice acting. Highest recommendation. ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
Batman the Animated Series Soars ...Continue »
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PinderPower
member since: Aug 1, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Guilty pleasure"
The ultimate superhero in the ultimate animated series:)
i love it to bits!! ...Continue »
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