Batman: Under the Red Hood [Blu-ray]

Mon, 21 May 2012 02:56:23 -0500

The animated adventure Batman: Under the Red Hood pits the Dark Knight against a trio of his most fearsome enemies while attempting to uncover the true identity of the vigilante known as the Red Hood. Adapted by Judd Winick from his own comic book story arc, Under the Hood, as well as the late-'80s serial A Death in the Family, Under the Red Hood is a fairly dark affair, with considerable amounts of violence, not the least of which is the act that gets the story in motion--the murder of Jason To

Batman: The Animated Series, Volume One (DC Comics Classic Collection)

Mon, 21 May 2012 02:56:23 -0500

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,

DCU Justice League: Doom

Mon, 21 May 2012 02:56:23 -0500

Batman: The Animated Series, Volume Three (DC Comics Classic Collection)

Mon, 21 May 2012 02:56:23 -0500

Gotham City crime czars Scarface and Rupert Thorne battle evil masterminds like the Joker and the Penguin for money, power and respect. Kidnappings rise as foe-versus-foe attacks become more vindictive. And just when you thought you knew the good guys from the bad, the craziest villains try to go straight, triggering one dangerous blowout after another. Amidst all the terror one man walks the fine line between vengeance and justice as often as he balances his crimefighting persona and his billio

Best of Batman

Mon, 21 May 2012 02:56:23 -0500

It's the ultimate in villain-thwarting, Gotham-saving superhero action as the Dark Knight stars in 13 all-time fan favorite Batman animated episodes! Together for the first time on DVD, these are the very best episodes chosen from multiple animated Batman series. In "Bane," Batman faces the double threat of chemically enhanced uber-assassin Bane and crime boss Rupert Thorne. Then, "Avatar" finds the Dark Knight battling an ancient Egyptian sorceress unleashed by the fiendish

The Batman: The Complete First Season

Mon, 21 May 2012 02:56:23 -0500

All 13 episodes from the debut season--including "The Bat in the Belfry," "Call of the Cobblepot," "The Cat and the Bat," "The Rubberface of Comedy," and "Clayface of Tragedy"--are featured in a two-disc set. 4 1/2 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; featurettes; games. **13 episodes on 2 discs. 4 1/2 hrs.**

Batman: The Animated Series, Volume Two (DC Comics Classic Collection)

Mon, 21 May 2012 02:56:23 -0500

The early-'90s Batman series was probably the best animated superhero show ever, mixing stylish animation with a dark tone appropriate for the Dark Knight. The second volume, comprising four discs of 28 episodes and vastly preferable to the many single-disc releases, features familiar characters the Joker, Catwoman, the Penguin, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, as well as the first appearances of the Riddler, and Ra's Al Ghul and Talia. The episodes are highlighted by the Emmy-winning two-parter "Ro

Batman: Year One [Blu-ray]

Mon, 21 May 2012 02:56:23 -0500

DC Universe's original animated movie takes on one of the most acclaimed texts among Batman fans: Frank Miller's Year One, which retold the Dark Knight's origins as a crime fighter from a decidedly hard-boiled point of view. The feature follows Miller's story arc faithfully, with young Bruce Wayne (voiced by Benjamin McKenzie of Southland) arriving in a vice-ridden Gotham with a decade's worth of martial arts training and a head full of vengeance over his parents' murder. At the same time, new p

On Leather Wings

Mon, 21 May 2012 02:56:23 -0500

Batman: The Animated Series, Vol. 4 (From the New Batman Adventures)

Mon, 21 May 2012 02:56:23 -0500

The fourth and final volume of Batman: The Animated Series is a little uneven but still encompasses some great episodes. Start with "Over the Edge," a nightmarish scenario in which Commissioner Gordon dedicates himself to hunting down Batman following the death of his daughter, Batgirl. "Critters" is a tribute to Japanese monster movies, "Mad Love" recounts the origin of Harley Quinn, and "Legends of the Dark Knight" animates both a '50s-styled Batman ad