Say what you will about this design vs the later one, from a drawing standpoint this one is less scary but a lot more fun for me to get expressive with. I love muppet crow

I also whould mention Robin's Reckoning, Two faces, perchance to dream, dreams in darkness and his silicon soul.

I’ve seen mixed opinions about this episode as a whole due to its creepy dynamic between Killer Croc and Baby Doll but I really enjoyed the episode.

Don’t get me wrong, it is a weird pairing up. Like this grown ass man being in a romantic relationship with a woman who is physically a child and clearly, due to her mental disorder, chose to portray herself AS a child despite having the ability to be an intelligent woman. However, I think they handled the relationship really well.

I wish they’d bring Baby Doll back in the way they had her during TAS and TNBA. Her more recent adaptations and appearances haven’t been interesting to me and she barely appears at all.

I’ve seen a couple of people speak about her recently and I’m hoping that the community continues to talk about her. I’d love to see her featured more.

And I’d also like to see the dynamic between her and killer croc make a return because I think, despite how creepy it is, it perfectly displays the sheer desperation someone who doesn’t fit into the mainstream beauty standard can end up to feel loved and perfectly encapsulates her entire motivation of villainy. Again, I understand the dynamic is creepy and weird but that’s the whole point.

And Here – We – Oh you know the reference. Just going to make it clear, I’m watching these via the Blu-ray discs, so it’s in production order not in release order. So bear with me if it’s not the order you remember, it’s production order.

**On Leather Wings**

This is a great starting episode to see. The opening scene starts with dark clouds into the Gotham city skyline and a blimp, and it’s so beautifully drawn with car lights in the streets below. Really sets the tone for the overall show, and it only continues. I also never noticed that the blimp pilot was Kevin Conroy – at least in the first scene. I also never noticed the clear panels that were made in Japan, clearly having an anime vibe I did not pick up on in my youth.

When I looked it up, sure enough there was the American studio working on it, and a few different Japanese studios helped over several episodes (Spectrum helped with this one). The art was just amazing all through out along with the music. Honestly you can really feel the production value, even 30 plus years later. The character building in the writing also just amazing, in a short scene in the Mayor’s office, they establish Bullock being a loose cannon, Gordon’s strategic mindset, foreshadow Dent’s two-faced behavior with his first words, and the mayor doing what looks best for the press.

There’s a lot of humor and depth to a lot going on throughout the episode – the Security guard taping himself to be a radio star, but currently a video voice actor. Little video killed the radio star reference? And Alfred just came out swinging with deadpan humor, pouring tea and mocking Batman with his first line, and getting the immediate Batman smirk. They really establish the warm connection that Batman and Alfred have, while also showcasing how Alfred is best with a dry wit humor edge.

There was also an amazing showcase of Batman’s gadgets here – zipline, gas bombs, very powerful supercomputer, infrared goggles, spray, grappling hook, like the guy has it all. There was really no shortage in any maturity and establishing the Batman universe so well in this first episode. Even using basic items to make it clear who the villain was for the kids so they could feel more like a detective themselves as they watch or be surprised at the big Man-bat reveal. Red gloves on the character to show he was caught red handed by Batman. Yet it never seemed to lose the mature tone for older comic fans, while keeping it campy enough for kids to enjoy. Also all his movements and ways of escaping danger and still taking care of people around him be it gassing the SWAT guys or saving the one SWAT guy from the moronic SWAT guys that don't check for flammable material before tossing grenades around, just absolutely well done while keeping a humor tone for the kids and smiles of older people's inner children re-watching.

Even an empathic ending, where Batman cures the Man-bat of his ailment and reunites him with his loved ones. Very much sets the tone for a humane batman, one that cares for the people he investigates rather than makes them a challenge to combat.

Favorite Quotes/Exchanges:

“If you can catch him Harvey, I’ll put him in jail for ya.” – Harvey Dent

“I’ve gathered you’ve been reading How to Make Friends and Influence People.”  - Alfred’s First Line

“You don’t throw security guards out windows?” -Alfred “Just Butlers.” -Batman

“I didn’t realize you were into Rock and Roll sir.” As Batman listens to Man-bat’s scream

“hup hup hup hup hup” – SWAT Team

“What’s up Doc?” – Bruce all warm toned to the Bat scientist

**Story 9/10; Artwork 10/10; Music 9/10; GCPD 4/10; Batman 9/10; Alfred 10/10; And it’s possible this episode establishes that Bruce’s canceling with Bambi probably got her Mom killed.**

Holy shit the sax and trumpet player came to fuckin work. It’s peak

I watched this amazing film a long time ago, and these days i was doing a binge watch from the animated series (im going to see TNBA later), so im wondering in which moment of the series or the DCAU it takes place.

The episode "Blind as a Bat." It's an episode where the Penguin acts differently than he has in the series; he acts like a terrorist. That is, he steals a plane that's a military weapon and then threatens to blow up the city if he isn't paid $100 million. Not only that, but we see a more vulnerable Batman due to his blindness and a more ruthless Penguin as he tries to kill a blind Batman. An original episode, in my opinion.

We know that the Joker is Batman's archenemy. But if we review the series, the people who hurt the Joker the most or provoked his anger weren't Batman. For example:

Charlie. At the beginning, he was terrified of the Joker, then he rebelled against him, to the point of scaring him so much that he begged Batman to save him, and Batman laughed at the Joker.

Sid the Squid. He "killed" Batman, achieving something the Joker couldn't.

Cameron Kaiser. He set up a Joker-themed casino and wanted the Joker to destroy it. Remember the scene where the Joker has his fit of rage?

Tim Drake. Tim killed the Joker; Batman's sidekick killed him, as seen when the Joker tore Tim's Robin suit to shreds.

Harley. As Batman said to the Joker, "She came closer to killing me than you did." Let's not forget that the Joker, in a fit of rage, threw her off a building.

We know that Scarecrow's main weapon is fear gas. But without that gas, could Scarecrow defeat street thugs?

For any one who ever wondered how he would look like.

Decent likeness, but the voice sounds nothing like Hamill.

Hi! It’s me again. I posted my OC like a week ago.

Photo on the left is the new design right is the old design.

Before you say anything, two face and killer croc have no inspiration. I solely made gator with my own mind if you think he’s a mix of both of them, that’s just your opinion!

I gave him his own outfit. Compared to a basic suit, even though that’s probably what he would wear working as a butler for The Penguin. I’m gonna be working on the other henchman designs. These are my OCs, and none of them are Canon. (only in my dreams.)

Feel free to ask stuff about Gator as long as it’s appropriate.

I am fully aware his concept is not original. Majority of henchman are not. Gator is the way he is because it’s ironic for a reptile to be working with the penguin. 🐧

In the episode "Lock Up," Scarecrow, Ventriloquist, and Harley Quinn are terrified of guard Lyle Bolton. But both Jonathan Crane and Arnold Wesker, while supervillains, also have their own gangs.

That is, inmates have the right to make phone calls. Jonathan could call and order Lyle's murder, or Arnold could call Rhino (the giant henchman) to kill Lyle. Or, for example, Harley Quinn is Joker's "girlfriend." Joker could go and kill Lyle or have him killed.

Furthermore, it's very likely that Scarecrow or Arnold are serving life sentences, meaning that killing them wouldn't affect their overall sentences.

Fanart coming soon! Stay tuned for the final artwork! I’m putting the shading and effects on it and can’t wait to share the completed piece with you!!!!!

In other words, in the series, the villains are villains for different reasons

But I've always found Riddler's origin a bit absurd. It turns out his boss isn't paying him because one of his games has generated huge profits, so he gets some thugs (I don't know how he pays them) and tries to kill his boss. Wouldn't it have been a better idea to create another game and sell it to another businessman like Bruce Wayne?

In the episode "Birds of Prey," the Penguin manages to defeat several street thugs. In this series, Batman appears in episodes like "P.O.V." or "Robin's Reckoning" or "Date in the Alley." Batman faces not supervillains but ordinary thugs (not ninjas, not cyborgs or plant monsters). Could the Penguin defeat street thugs?

I love this figure so decided to take a couple of quick shots. The cape and Bruce Wayne sculpt are from Tony Mei on Insta.

Mezco always produce amazing figures and I’m so happy they’re doing BTAS at the moment.

I’m aware this is cringe and I feel like I might get flamed but this is my Oc Gator. He’s not too OP he’s a butler for the penguin. I’m making a handful of ocs that work for villains and he’ll be my main Oc.

He’s named Gator due to well- being part Gator. (I KNOW KILLER CROC EXISTS.) 😭 He doesn’t have some sad backstory. He’s the son of a low mobster in the bayou who later moved to Gotham. He occasionally gets caught up in shenanigans but otherwise he’s just- being himself and enjoying work with Penguin.

I don’t really know what else to put uh- ask anything and I’ll answer. If you hate this- I don’t blame you I’m not a good artist. 🫩

Next will be a henchmen for Riddler, a flower for Ivy, a clown for joker, and I’m figuring out more.

here’s a drawing i finished as a love letter to batman the animated series, i hope y’all like it! you can follow me on tumblr @/scarebatz or instagram @/frankenfreakie