DC Animated Club Present: A Year Of Batman The Animated Series

But why did they turn her blue for The New Batman Adventures?

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Glad, you brought that up, you can see how and why she changed in this issue of The Batman Adventures. :grinning:


Batman: Gotham Adventures #4

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Character Of The Week: Summer Gleeson
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(Voice by Mari Devon)

History
Summer Gleeson is a news reporter and News anchor, letting the people of Gotham knows what’s going on in the city.
She has been rescue by Batman a few times.

Episodes
Summer Gleeson is always seen as a supporting role in some episodes. Here’s the 3 episodes are her main supporting role…

  1. Heart Of Ice
  2. Night Of The Ninja
  3. Lock-Up

Comics
Here’s two comic appearance that Summer Gleeson appeared in.


The Batman Adventures #8

Batman & Robin Adventures #23

Other Works By The Actor
Mari Devon was mostly a voice actress throughout her career. Here’s the other tv shows & movies she appeared in…

Digimon Adventures
Freakazoid
Tom & Jerry Kids

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Such a great jingle!

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Character Of The Week: Andrea Beaumont


(Voice By Dana Delaney)

History
Andrea Beaumont was Bruce Wayne’s first girlfriend which they first met at the Cemetery.
As Bruce was about to propose to her, Andrea and her father left town for unknown reason which lead Bruce to become…Batman.
Years later, Andrea Beaumont would return to Gotham.

Movie
Andrea Beaumont doesn’t appear in the animated series, but she does appear in a movie…

Batman The Animated Movie: Mask Of The Phantasm.

Comic
While DC Universe Infinite does not have the movie comic at this time, please let the @Moderators know over at the comic request thread to add it here.:slightly_smiling_face:
Here’s a picture of the comic cover with two different comic page with Andrea Beaumont in them…


Toy
They made a toy of Andrea Beaumont, to see it, Please see Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm first, cause the toy does spoil the movie.

Phantasm-actionfigure

Other Works By The Actor
Dana Delaney has appeared in alot of shows and movies, here’s the list…

China Beach
Tombstone
Fly Away Home
Superman The Animated Series
Justice League
The Batman

Fun Fact: 3 years after Mask Of The Phantasm, Dana Delaney would go on to play Lois Lane in Superman The Animated Series.

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Character Of The Week: Harvey Dent/Two-Face


(Voice by Richard Moll)

History
Harvey Dent was a District Attorney and a good friend of Bruce Wayne.
Then one tragic night while running for re-election, Dent get a called from his nemesis Rupert Thorne who threat to blackmail him.
As Dent was going after Thorne, he was in a chemical explosion that burn half of his left side body which turn him into Two-Face.
Now Two-Face decide his fate by a flip of his coin and become a enemy of Batman.

Episodes
There has been a few episodes of Harvey Dent and some Two-Face episodes, Here’s my top 3 pick with 1 Harvey Dent & 2 (well 3) episodes of Two-Face…

  1. Pretty Poison
  2. Two-Face Part 1 & 2
  3. Second Chance

Comics
This week we’ll be looking at 5 different comic of Harvey Dent/Two-Face, there’s 1 story where Harvey Dent plays a huge role while the other 4 issues is a Two-Face story…


The Batman Adventures #3

The Batman Adventures #22

Batman & Robin Adventures #1

Batman & Robin Adventures #2

Batman & Robin Adventures #22

Toy
Here’s a picture of Two-Face action Figure, it’s interesting that they gave him a coin necklace!

Other Work By The Actor
Richard Moll has appeared in lots of movies and TV shows, here’s a list of some of his appearances…

The Flintstone (1994)
Jingle All The Way
The Dukes Of Hazzard
The A-Team
Super Password
Night Court
Mighty Max
Superman The Animated Series
The Incredible Hulk (1996)
Spider-Man The Animated Series
Smallville

Fun Trivia: In Batman The Animated Series, Richard Moll was also the voice of Batcomputer!

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Character Of The Week: Kyodai Ken


(Voice by Robert Ito)

History
Kyodai Ken is a deadly ninja who has known Bruce Wayne during his early years in Japan.
He is a skilled Martial artist.

Episodes
Kyodai Ken has appeared in 2 episodes, Here’s the name of the episodes he appeared in…

  1. Night Of The Ninja
  2. Day Of The Samurai

Comic
There’s one comic that’s a sequel to Day Of Samurai episode with Kyodai Ken’s sister is out for revenge…


The Batman Adventures #24

Other Work By The Actor
Robert Ito has appeared in alot of movies and TV Shows, here’s the list of some of them…
The Karate Kid (TV Series)
Superman The Animated Series
Jackie Chan Adventures
Airport 1975
Midway (1976)
Iron Man (1995)

Fun Fact: Kyodai Ken was a made up character for the series, he would later appeared in Detective Comics #996.
A special thankyou to @HubCityQuestion for helping me on this. :grinning:

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Character Of The Week: The Joker
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(Voice By Mark Hamill)

History
The Joker is a main arch enemy of Batman with unknown history. With his sinister laugh, he can be a very deadly Villain.
Sometimes he’s seen with Harley Quinn or with Two-Face and The Penguin.
One thing for sure, this clown can be so unpredictable.
When he’s capture by Batman, he’d be sent to Arkham Asylum.

Episodes
Joker has appeared in alot of Episodes, Here’s a special edition of his top 5 best episodes…

  1. Joker’s Favor
  2. Joker’s Wild
  3. Christmas With The Joker
  4. The Man Who Killed Batman
  5. Laughing Fish

Comics
Here’s 5 different comic of Joker’s story from The Batman Adventures, and Batman & Robin Adventures. Hope you enjoy reading them.


The Batman Adventures #3

The Batman Adventures #16


The Batman Adventures Annual #1

Batman & Robin Adventures #5

Batman & Robin Adventures #18


Joker also appeared in Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm comic. Sadly the comic is not available on DC Universe Infinite at this time, hopefully it’ll be added soon.

Toys
Here are 3 different toys of the Joker. :grinning:



Other Work By The Actor
Mark Hamill has appeared in alot of movies & TV shows, of course there’s one famous movie trilogies series he’s really known for, go ahead and say it my jedi friend :smiley:

Star Wars
Scooby-Doo and guess who
Spider-man the animated series
The Incredible Hulk (1996)
The Flash
Phantom 2040
The Wrong Coast
Batman: The Killing Joke
Batman Beyond

Fun Fact: originally Tim Curry was going to be The Joker, the producer thought his voice was too scary for kids, and thankfully Mark Hamill got the role soon after working on Heart Of Ice episode.

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The most interesting thing about Hamill’s Joker is the different pieces of media he was in outside of BTAS. Video games, Birds of Prey, and the list goes on. A lot can be said about BTAS but I think the lasting legacy is that for many people, myself included, those voice actors are those characters.

I do believe we read many of these comics in the early days of Animated Club, which were probably the first Batman comics I have read in forever. Maybe, I can blame you for my slowly growing Batman fandom. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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This cover is just great. I love the shading of Scarecrow and Harley’s face while the forefront shows one of the more diabolical Joker faces from the animated universe. I also love the simplicity of the skyline, just a few buildings with a few lit windows.

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Character Of The Week: Harley Quinn
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(Voice by Arleen Sorkin)

History
Harleen Quinn was a doctor at Arkham Asylum, and when she first saw the Joker, she really took interest in him.
Soon she became Harley Quinn and join the Joker as his henchgirl.
Soon after that she would become a good friend with Poison Ivy and have their adventures together.
One thing about Harley, she’s really good at getting herself into trouble, even when she try to be good!

Episodes
Harley Quinn has appeared in quite a few episodes, Here’s her top 3 best episodes…

  1. Harley and Ivy
  2. Harlequinade
  3. Harley’s Holiday

Comics
Here’s some of Harley Quinn’s comic book appearances including her very first comic book and her Origin story special!


The Batman Adventures #12

The Batman Adventures #28

The Batman Adventures: Mad Love #1

Batman & Robin Adventures #8

Toys
Here’s a picture of a very first toy of Harley Quinn…

Other Work By The Actor
Here’s some other shows and movies that Arleen Sorkin has appeared in…

Days Of Our Lives
Trading places
Batman Beyond: Return Of The Joker
Comic book: The Movie
Duets
Taz-mania

Fun Fact: Harley Quinn is so popular that she even has her own TV series and fan club called @Harleys-Crew which is hosted by @Razzzcat & @Mae! Be sure to check it out! :smiley:

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Yes indeedy folks, that’s the first Harley action figure, ever. Get it now if you don’t have it, as its pretty cheap and absolutely worth your time and effort, especially if you’re a big Harley fan. :harley_hv_4:

Also, that nifty li’l figure is celebrating the big 2-5 later on in the year. :slight_smile:

Here’s another keen DCAU Harley from the Kenner/Hasbro era. This time in 12-inch (insert size jokes here) and beside her Puddin’:

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Character Of The Week: The Penguinl
Penguin_(BTAS)
(Voice by Paul Williams)

History
The Penguin is a villain of Batman who is interested in stealing a valuable item, he’s usually seen as a con artist and a theif.
There has been a couple of times when he hang out with Joker & Two-Face.
The Penguin does use his umbrella as a weapon.

Episodes
In Batman The Animated Series, The Penguin has appeared in 7 Episodes. Here’s his top 3 best episodes he appeared in…

  1. The Mechanic
  2. Birds Of The Feather
  3. Almost Got’em

Comics
The Penguin has appeared in 2 comics, in fact he appeared in the very first issue of The Batman Adventures…


The Batman Adventures #1


Batman & Robin Adventures #4

Toys
Here’s a toy of The Penguin.

Other Works By The Actor
Paul Williams is such a well known singer and song writer, he co-wrote Kermit The Frog famous song, ‘Rainbow Connection.’ In fact around the time he started to play Penguin, he busy writing songs for The Muppet Christmas Carol! Here’s a list of some movies and shows he appeared in…

Phantom of the Paradise
Battle For The Planet Of The Apes
Smokey And The Bandit
The Muppet Movie
The Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement.
The Muppet Show
Walker Texas Ranger
Star Trek: Voyager

Fun Fact: The Penguin design was based on Danny Devito’s Penguin from Batman Returns.

:penguin_smirkhqtas: :penguin:

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This is one of my personal favorite single issues in DC history. It was everything a young chimp wanted in a Batman comic.

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Character Of The Week: The Riddler
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(Voice by John Glover)

History
Edward Nygma work at a Toy Company, when he got fired by his boss, he wanted revenge on him. Soon he became the Riddler.
The Riddler would be stop by Batman & Robin, anytime he leave a riddles for Batman to solve.

Episodes
The Riddler appeared in 4 episodes, one is a non-Speaking role.

  1. If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich?
  2. What Is Reality?
  3. Riddler’s Reform

Comics
Here’s 3 comic appearance for The Riddler. The Batman Adventures #10 is probably my favorite story of him…


The Batman Adventures #10


Batman & Robin Adventures #3


Batman & Robin Adventures #21

Toys
Here’s a toy of The Riddler from Batman The Animated Series…

Other Works By The Actor
John Glover has appeared in alot of movies & shows, he’s pretty much a well known actor. Here’s a list of some movies and Shows he appeared in…

Kennedy (1983)
Smallville
Shazam! (2019)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Gremlins 2: A New Batch
Scrooged
Batman & Robin
George Washington (1984)

Fun Fact: Reason that The Riddler only has 3 episodes and one non-Speaking role, is because the writers & Producers had a hard time coming up with Riddles!

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Character Of The Week: Mister Freeze
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(Voice By Michael Ansara)

History
Victor Fries and his wife Nora were happily married til she was suffering of a rare disease. Fries try to save his wife when a experience gone wrong which turn him into Mister Freeze.
With a cold cold heart, Freeze wanted revenge on those who turn him into a cold Villain.

Episodes & Movie
Mister Freeze has been in two episodes and one movie in Batman The Animated Series. His first appearance episode ‘Heart Of Ice’ is considered a greatest episode of the series!

  1. Heart Of Ice
  2. Deep Freeze
  3. Batman & Mr. Freeze: Subzero

Comic
Mister Freeze only appeared in two special comic. DC Universe Infinite only has The Holiday Special from The Batman Adventures.


The Batman Adventures: Holiday Special #1

DC Universe Infinite doesn’t have the comic at this time. Please let the @Moderators know that you like to see it on here. :slightly_smiling_face:

Toys
Here’s a toy of Mister Freeze, what’s great about this toy is, his helmet doesn’t come off!

Other Works By The Actor
Throughout in his career Micheal Ansara has appeared in lots of movies and shows…

Star Trek: The Original Series
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Voyager
I Dream Of Jeannie
The Ten Commandments
The Fugitive (TV Show)
The Rifleman
Time Tunnel

Fun Fact: This was the first time that Mister Freeze had a tragic origin story!

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Character Of The Week: Mad Hatter
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(Voice By Roddy McDowall)

History
Jervis Tech was a employee for Wayne Enterprise, he was obsessed with his co-worker name Alice, when he decided to take her on a date, he soon dress as his favorite novel character from Alice In Wonderland, The Mad Hatter.
Soon he would become a villain for Batman, controlling a human brain!

Episodes
The Mad Hatter has appeared in quite a few episodes in the series, here’s his top 3…

  1. Mad As A Hatter
  2. Perchance To Dream
  3. Trial

Comic
The Mad Hatter has appeared in 1 comic in Batman & Robin Adventures.


Batman & Robin Adventures #17

Toys
Here’s a toy of The Mad Hatter, when I first saw this toy, I was thrill to add him to my collection…

Other Works By The Actor
Roddy McDowall has appeared in many films & shows since he was a kid til his death in 1998. Here’s some of the films and shows he was well known for…

How Green Was My Valley
My Friend Flicka
Lassie Come Home
The Greatest Story Ever Told
The Planet Of The Apes (both movies & TV series)
The Twilight Zone
Mork & Mindy
Overboard (1987)
Quantum Leap
The Bug’s Life

Fun Fact: Roddy McDowall has guest star in both Batman & Wonder Woman TV series, and even read a audio book novel for Batman 1989 movie!

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Character Of The Week: Killer Croc
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(Voice by Aron Kincaid)

History
Waylon Jones A.K.A Killer Croc is half human and half reptilian use to be a professional wrestler, then later became one of the most dangerous criminal for Batman!

Episodes
Killer Croc has made a few appearances in Batman The Animated Series, here’s his top 3 best episodes…

  1. Vendetta
  2. Sideshow
  3. Almost Got’em

Comic
Killer Croc has made a couple of appearances in the comic book series…


The Batman Adventures #7

Batman & Robin Adventures #23

Toy
Here’s a toy of Killer Croc for Batman The Animated Series, he comes with a small crocodile. :grinning:

Other Works By The Actor
Here’s a list of movies & shows that Aron Kincaid has appeared in…

Get Smart
Transformers
Smurf
Freakazoid
The Happiest Millionaire
Hulk Hogan Rock ‘n’ Wrestling
The Flintstone Kids

Fun Fact: Like Mark Hamill did, Aron Kincaid has Voice two different characters in Batman The Animated Series, Killer Croc & Lucas in the episode 'Prophecy Of Doom."
Fun Fact: Killer Croc hit Batman with a big rock.

Character Of The Week: Matt Hagan/Clayface


(Voice by Ron Perlman)

History
Matt Hagan is a movie actor who was tragically disfigured on his face, with Roland Daggett’s cream product, he could change his face and even become anyone, like Bruce Wayne.
Wanting more of the cream product, Daggett’s men pour the hot boiling cream on Hagan which would later turn him into Clayface!
Clayface is now a deadly shape-shifter who can be anyone, which can make him a deadly Villain for Batman!

Episodes
There’s only 3 episodes of Clayface, he would later return in The New Adventures Of Batman, but that doesn’t count…

  1. Feat Of Clay Part 1
  2. Feat Of Clay Part 2
  3. Mudslide

Comics
Clayface has appeared in couple of Comics…


The Batman Adventures #8

The Batman Adventures: Holiday Special #1

Toy
Here’s a toy of Clayface, which was alot of fun to have! :grinning:

Other Works By The Actor

Ron Perlman has appeared in many shows and movies…
Hellboy
Star Trek: Nemesis
Beauty and the Beast (TV Series)
The Batman (2004)
Superman The Animated Series
The Adventures Of Huck Finn

Fun Fact: While Clayface Supposedly died at the end of Mudslide, he would return in The New Adventures Of Batman episodes, ‘Holiday Knight’ & ‘Growing Pain.’

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Character Of The Week: Poison Ivy
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(Voice By Diane Pershing)

History
Pamela Islee was a model for TV commercial, she would soon become a villain by attempting to murder Harvey Dent when she poison him with a kiss.
Batman would save Dent’s life by stopping Islee who by now call herself Poison Ivy.
Ivy would care so much about plants and do anything to protect them!
She would later become friend with Harley Quinn and gets annoy by the Joker.
Whether she team up with Harley or work alone, she can be a very deadly Villain, even for Batman!

Episodes
According to Wikipedia, Ivy has appeared in 8 Episodes, she appeared in so many good episodes, Here’s my top 5 pick favorite she’s in.

  1. Pretty Poison
  2. Enternal Youth
  3. Harley and Ivy
  4. House & Garden
  5. Trial

(I also love her appearance in Joker Wild.):smiley:

Comics
Here’s 4 different comics that Poison Ivy appeared in…


The Batman Adventures #12

The Batman Adventures #23

Batman & Robin Adventures #8

Batman & Robin Adventures #24

Toy
Here’s a picture of a toy of Poison Ivy, not sure if this was a first toy of her, but she was alot of fun to play with.

Other Works By The Actor
Diane Pershing has appeared in some movies and shows. She’s also a writer who wrote many of romance novels. :slightly_smiling_face:
Here’s a list of her appearance…
Superman (1988 cartoon)
The Smurf
Snow White Christmas
Mighty Mouse In The Great Space Chase
She-Ra: Princess Of Power
Gotham Girls

Fun Fact: While Poison Ivy first appeared in comic in 1967, she has appeared in The Superfriends comic, but not the show, which makes Batman The Animated Series her first animated appearance. :grinning:

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Character Of The Week: Talia Al Ghoul
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(Voice by Helen Slater)

History
Talia Al Ghoul is a daughter Of Ra’s Al Ghoul, she really makes a good spy and assassin.
She’s always serve and respect her father, and she’s also in love with Batman.
Sometime Talia has to choose between her Father or Batman.

Episodes
Talia only has 4 appearance in the series. Here’s Her episodes appearance…

  1. Off Balance
  2. The Demon’s Quest Part 1 & 2
  3. Avatar

Comics
Here’s couple of comics of Talia’s appearance…


The Batman Adventures #13

Batman & Robin Adventures #9

Toy
Here’s a toy of Talia, I was so thrill when they made it…

Other Works By The Actor
Helen Slater has appeared in both movies and TV shows, they are…

Supergirl (movie)
Smallville
Supergirl (tv series)
The Legend Of Billie Jean
DC Super Heroes Girls
Happy Together

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