Why I Love Batman: The Animated Series - The Show That Defined Batman

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A video where I explore the reasons why Batman: The Animated Series means so much to me.
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[@jakeproven256]

Fun fact: The Voice actor who played Alfred on Batman The Animated Series also voiced Doc Ock in Spider-man The Animated Series.

[@popeofsimps2924]

alfred is doc ock confirmed?!

[@mmx9316]

In first three episodes Alfred was voiced by Clive Revill, who voiced Emperor in original version of Empire Strikes Back

[@michaeldeak5727]

Mark Hamill was also the voice of the Hobgoblin

[@jakeproven256]

@@michaeldeak5727 Oh, yeah you're right I should've I mentioned that. Re-watching some spider-man TAS episodes with Hobgoblin knowing it's mark voicing him his Hob goblin voice sounds very similar his Joker voice which isn't bad both are supposed to be ego maniacal villains so it makes sense I just wanted to point it out. To be honest spider-man TAS and the Ultimate Spider-man comics are my favorite versions of the character. I personally didn't like Hobgoblin in the 616 comics.

[@jakeproven256]

@@mmx9316 Joke: So Alfred's voice changed in episode 4 of Batman the Animated series, There is a great disturbance in the DCAU.

[@jakeproven256]

It’s worth pointing out Batman from the animated series also had the most complete story in the DCAU. We saw his progression through Batman the animated series and into his few guest appearances on Superman the animated series, justice league the animated series, His few guest appearances on Static Shock, and Batman beyond. We saw the DCAU version of Batman change with each progressive series and that makes this version of Batman so special.

[@OwenLikesComics]

This is an incredible video, and a beautiful tribute to an amazing show. Great job!

[@SalazarKnight]

I can't ask for a better praise than that! Thank you.

[@aidanhever3369]

Batman: TAS was the first superhero cartoon I've ever known. Hell, that's where I first know about the existence of Batman. I was 3 years old when I first saw it. The first episode I saw was Perchance to Dream. I remember I was in kindergarten, my teacher made me color a pic of basketball with just orange. My dad came to talk with my teacher, and he asked her why I can't color a pic of Batman? My teacher told him that "not everything is fun like Batman." Despite that, my parents used to buy me action figures. 3 of Batman (one is lost), one of Robin, an Aero Bat, a Batmobile, and a Batcycle. I managed to see the entire series (including The New Batman Adventures) here, KZbin in 2009 before the copyright regime began.

[@terrymcginnis2878]

This is truly the definitive version of Batman that brings such an incredible timeless legacy.

[@MutantsInDisguise]

This cartoon marked my life, not only for making me interested in this character who would become something else to me than a comic book character, but, 29 years later, it is the best cartoon in general also. No matter how many current comics or films come, they will never get to the character's soul as much as the animated series.

[@isaiahyinko7182]

How old are you and what year were you born?

[@MutantsInDisguise]

@@isaiahyinko7182 1992

[@MutantsInDisguise]

​@@isaiahyinko71821992, one week after the cartoon was released.

[@RapidFire175]

I remember rediscovering Batman all over again as an adult in 2012! Long live the Bat clan!

[@basedacid2290]

Batman the animated series will always have a special place in my heart

[@heavyjukebox6483]

Truly one of the greatest of all time. Heart Of Ice is one of the most tragic stories in DC. While in Marvel, I think Magneto easily had the saddest origin.

[@milkiassamuel780]

Absolutely. This show defined my love of Batman and solidified it for years to come. Mr Freeze is a character that I love, yet also deeply sympathise with because of this show and the episode, and because of it, I see him as more of a victim than a villain by all definitions. I also agree that Magneto had a very tragic origin as well, including also Kingpin, and Doctor Doom.

[@bibbyboxx2219]

You really hit the nail on the head about why BTAS is the best Batman adaptation!

[@jakeproven256]

I first discovered Batman when I was a real little boy. I was in a CVS with my mother and I saw a batman coloring book this coloring book was for The Batman the 2004 cartoon. I remember thinking how cool batman looked with his cape. Then sometime later I bought The Batman volume 2 DVD which had episodes 4 through 6 of the show I watched that dozens of times. I eventually bought the season DVD sets for The Batman and loved the show. During that time I discovered the Tim Burton/Joel Shoemaker Batman films, Batman Begins (Dark Knight and Dark Knight Rises weren't out yet), and I also discovered Batman the animated series for a long time I only had Volume 4 of the show later when I was 12 I got volumes 1 through 3. I loved Batman The Animated Series since I watched The episodes on Volume 4 and after watching volumes 1 through 3 it's safe to say I love the whole show.

[@chris_t2020]

The Batman (2004-2008) is an underrated show. The intro from EDGE is iconic.

[@isaiahyinko7182]

How old were you and what year were you born?

[@kalebschulz7310]

Dude. You are the coolest. The way you delivered your “Under the shadow of the bat” line gave me chills and made me smile.

[@milkiassamuel780]

This truly is the greatest comic book show/media I have ever witnessed. To me, this is the definitive Batman.

[@jmartin1774]

I remember the first episode aired was the Cat and the Claw and it was on a Saturday morning. Then they quickly changed it to Sunday night. I especially remember the Jokers Wild and Laughing Fish episodes airing Sunday night. I also remember rushing home from school for weekday airings. I guess they were definitely trying to experiment and find out when they would have the biggest audience

[@nobody31089]

I agree with everything you said! I love batman the animated series , it is my favourite batman thing ever. Don't get me wrong I love other batman things like : the Christopher Nolan movies, the comics everything. But the animation series is just so good man.I love it !

[@dcmarvelcomicfans9458]

Mr. Salazar this was one of your greatest documentaries of your life and why you're so passionate about Batman.

[@laurelsilberman5705]

I know it probably feels like it’s impossible to ever say anything new about this subject, but for what it’s worth, I really liked hearing your thoughts on why you love this show so much.😊

[@alcottic]

Still to this day, Batman: The Animated Series is still one of my favorite shows. I bought HBO Max just to watch it lol.

[@jakeproven256]

The actual first episode of Batman The Animated Series was On Leather Wings. Cat And The Claw Part 1 merely aired first.

[@chris_t2020]

I love this video because you put your pespective on the show instead of telling us a history lesson. I started to love Batman TAS just a few years ago because my introduction to the Cape Crusader was Batman Begins and Dark Knight. The reason why the show is SO GOOD its because it was inspired by excellent stories from the comics by marvellous writers. The Dark Knight will be ALWAYS remembered as an angel of the night because of this timeless show. I hope one day you speak about Batman the Brave and the Bold, its simply great too. PD: Batman (and Robin) the Animated Series >>>> the New Batman Adventures. Bruce Timm CAN'T write Batman by himself. We have the 2016 Killing Joke movie adaptation to prove that.

[@HunterShark300]

Wonderful video! I love coming here knowing there are other people who share the same passion like me for Batman and his universe.

[@Chaosic]

Great analysis man,Batman tas is what got me into Batman along with the other Batman films in the 90s.

[@isaiahyinko7182]

Sadly, I didn't watch batman the animated series since I wasn't even born yet until seven years later in 1999. My childhood is different than yours for me I'm a mid 2000s/ early 2010s kid (2004-2011). I grew up with chrsitian bale's the batman 2004 show to name a few. Both of them are my introduction to batman during my childhood.

[@Chaosic]

@@isaiahyinko7182 I see thanks for sharing,while the great thing about the internet these days you watch shows and movies ahead of your time on legal and illegal sites.

[@Chaosic]

@@isaiahyinko7182 I see thanks for sharing, the great thing about the internet these days you can watch shows and movies ahead of your time on legal and illegal sites. I recently finished the batman 2004 last year and saw the christan bale batman movies when I was in high school and college as well.

[@22Gugoo22]

This video is a good introduction for the channel

[@HenT8991]

Great video! I didn't really get into Batman until I was already an adult. Watched some episodes of Batman TAS while I was a kid, but I didn't watch the whole series until I was in college on dvds. I've now been a big fan of Robin for a few years now, I think all the guys that've put on that mantle have been very interesting characters and I always delight in reading and learning about them in stories or reviews.

[@blytheguy7510]

I too share some Bat-love. I grew up mostly out in the county with only 5-6 channels to watch depending on the weather and which direction the antenna was turned. I remember my Grandpa would watch the old 60s version when I would visit my grandparents, they had basic cable. When I was 7 my brother took me to see the 89 Batman film. Fast forward a few years and the Animated Series started and then Knightfall started around that time as well in the comics which is when my Bat-mania really took off. It was a rare treat when I got the chance to see an episode when I was at a friend's or grandparents house. I even got my Grandpa to watch an episode and he even had to admit it was "Ok." Lucky for me I think it was the first part of the Two-Face origin (great episodes and definitive Harvey/Two-Face origin) Which was high praise coming from someone that didn't want to watch my cartoons. Which in hindsight, I didn't know good cartoons from bad ones at that age. Lol. Finding comics was hard for a long time in my hometown. I was able to get new ones at a used bookstore that started to get comics and I was able to find a pawn shop that had a bunch of older back issues; which older for me at the time was anything after 89 to Knightfall. Every week when my grades were good my mom bought me 2 comics plus any money I made from chores went to 2 more. I now own nearly every Batman comic from 86 (post Crisis) thru the New 52 series. I have trade paperbacks, hardcovers, omnibuses, action figures, statues, various Batmobiles of different sizes, shirts, movies, and video games. The animated series played a big part in my love of Batman. The animated movie: Mask of the Phantasm was equally good. Even film critics Siskel and Ebert praised how great Mask was. I remember it blowing my mind when I found out Luke Skywalker was Joker in the series. And he's probably got the character down best. And Kevin Conroy IS Batman as far as I'm concerned. He understood to play Bruce and Batman differently. I had the great honor of meeting him in 2019! And in the series when they revamped Scarecrow to have the noose "neck-tie" and they cast veteran horror actor Jeffrey Combs as the voice, it was probably my favorite version of the character. I also met Jeffrey Combs' brother years ago when I was working at a liquor store! I also later found out that one of my favorite authors, Joe R Lansdale, actually wrote 2 or 3 episodes of the Batman animated series! I also met him in 2019! He even wrote a Batman novel: Batman: Captured By the Engines. It's can be a hard find, I'm currently keeping my eyes peeled for a hardcover copy. I find it fascinating that I find myself making links or connections in my life that seem to come back to Batman The Animated Series. The show has much gravity to it. It's awesome. Not to mention it started off an entire decade plus of great animation. In a way you could say TAS really helped cartoons grow up in the 90s and helped animation be more widely accepted on this side of the globe. And it still holds up today. There are a handful of throw away episodes but they are greatly outshined by the numerous great episodes that inhabit the series. Thanks for sharing and for "listening" to my Bat-rambling. Love your channel. I even recommended your channel to a friend that's just starting his own Bat-path. We'll keep spreading the good word of the Bat, brother! Be well, take care.

[@SalazarKnight]

That was an amazing comment, my friend. Thank you!

[@blytheguy7510]

@@SalazarKnight Sorry about my rambling. I could go hours talking about Batman. If I had written more, I'd have to get published. Lol

[@gabro.s_art]

if i love batman i owe it all to this animeted series. This is the perfection and and everyone should see it.

[@faram89]

Hey Salazar, love your videos! When are we seeing a video from you on The Batman (2022) trailer or something on it. Can't wait. Keep up the great work!

[@Chris-qg9rz]

Ah, childhood

[@diegodankquixote-wry3242]

Darn Salazar night, doesn't consider any of the other bruce timm shows to even be in the same ball park! Brave and the bold will always hold a place in my heart, but I can understand that point of view.

[@josesarango3408]

I love Brave and the Bold

[@darthbigred22]

I never thought about it, is Mark Hamil the man with the most toys made around characters he played? Anyone check that?

[@alexandrefrauches132]

Great video dude! Batman TAS, for me, is the definitive adaptation of Batman. Something I'm not a fan of recent adaptations of Batman, like the Snyderverse and even Nolan movies, is how they try to make Batman darker and gritty than ever. There's nothing wrong with that since Batman is dark character but they usually go to far with the dark stuff that Batman adaptations lose alot of the sense fun and Batman lose alot of his humanity and what makes his character so complex and interesting. Batman TAS on other hand, while the episodes deal with dark stuff, they are still able to embrace the fun and enjoyable side of the comics. The stories can have mature themes but also silly and fun moments like Batman escaping from a death trap or fighting something like a shark, allowing the series to appeal to a bigger audience, both for adults and kids as well. This balance of tone also applies to Batman, with the series showing him as badass but never to point he comes off as generic or unlikable, with him having moments where he shows compassion towards others and solve his problem not by puching the bad guys but trying to reach them and help them deal with their traumas, like in the case of Mr Freeze, Two Face and even Baby Doll.

[@Lebowski92]

I am literally watching the episode called "the forgotten" which is an prime example for your statements! 🙏🏻

[@alexandrefrauches132]

@@Lebowski92 I forgot about that episode (ba dum tiss). It really shows Batman humanity, specially in a dream sequence where he tries to help a poor man but cannot help a entire population, perfectly representing his wish to help his city and the innocents.

[@Lebowski92]

He even cries in his dream and finally gives the homeless jobs at the end. Also the fun parts with Alfred, excellent! A few days ago I've watched the "POV" episode which is an great one too, really original.

[@EduardKoek1]

You did create a great channel. Been catching up on your video's!

[@bujilou]

I'm so happy you decided to make a KZbin channel

[@shoddyworkmanship4934]

Thank you for making this. I'm glad to learn a little bit more about your personal history with the Batman character/mythos. I agree Batman TAS is the definitive version of the character. Have you thought of making videos trying to uncover why Batman has such huge appeal, both to yourself and the world at large?

[@SalazarKnight]

I've considered the idea, but I've realized the topic is too big for me to handle. I could make a video, but it would be on a more personal level. The broad appeal of Batman has been studied in books and doctoral thesis for decades now. It's not something I can do justice on a video.

[@shoddyworkmanship4934]

@@SalazarKnight Ah, I see. Well I'm glad you considered it. I've just noticed you're excellent at scratching beneath the surface of stories. Anyway, I can't wait to see what's next!

[@michaelmetler6315]

BTAS and Gargoyles were the best Cartoons in the 90's

[@SalazarKnight]

Yes, Gargoyles was amazing! You're absolutely right!!

[@jakeproven256]

For some weird reason there's some people who compare Batman The Animated Series and Gargoyles. I can't really understand why because Batman and Gargoyles are two different shows that have nothing to do with each other. I look at both these shows and fail to find anything to compare.

[@TsukiCondor]

Batman the Animated Series was the series that change Batman forever

[@TsukiCondor]

Also 1:43 Awww little Salazar :D

[@daemianmatthews2062]

I want a Paul Dini live action Batman movie

[@bryannguyen1067]

nice video. could you do a video of Batman Beyond animated series?

[@Lebowski92]

Perhabs my first superhero...🖤

[@jakeproven256]

I remember seeing that Batman and Robin puzzle at my school back when I was in Kindergarten.

[@blytheguy7510]

If I could team up any two cartoon characters, it would be TAS Batman and Samurai Jack. You know that would just be exquisite and divine. Maybe too much awesome for us to handle. I happen to think these are two of the best animated series of all time. They're too close for me to say which is better, but I can give the edge to TAS due to seniority. Both shows have stood the test of time and will continue to do so. Nuff said.

[@stx9327]

Adam West was in the Grey Ghost episode!

[@darthbigred22]

When BTAS came out it literally came on at night originally which back then the old cartoon on at nights was the Simpsons. Although Tiny Toons did have a sneak peak before they launched like that BTAS I think did it for about 6 months before going to the Fox Kids afternoon line up. I enjoyed the show but I didn't like the pseudo 30s thing as a kid, nowadays I appreciate why they did it to make it feel more timeless. Good show and frankly the only thing close is the Nolan Batman's. I would argue it's a show an adult can enjoy for sure and frankly some of their best episodes didn't even need super villains. Batman captures the realities of crime in real life: they're usually people with big long sad stories and keeps this hope in redemption for them (well some of them). Also they did a good job of using Burton's gothic look but bringing Batman back as the focus of it. Kevin Smith, all criticisms of him otherwise aside, does nail it when he brings up that Tim Burton really was a little too obsessed with the bad guys and his "freaks are just normal people and normal people are the freaks" theme he does over and over again. I do recall seeing Batman Returns in 1992 as a kid, and being bored because the show lacked Batman. Shame about the WB network ending it, in retrospect since everybody other than Kevin Conroy is around I'm surprised they haven't tried to bring it back and just make it an adult show. Also weird to think it's probably the least tarnished part of Mark Hamil's career since Disney ruined Luke Skywalker.

[@isaiahyinko7182]

What year were you born?

[@biam.2773]

Great video!!

[@princeeverlove]

🦇🌆MasterWork🌆🦇

[@Gmal51]

But there are heroes with superpowers That Batman could have trust in his city.

[@Gmal51]

I think People With superpower That hes fighting all the time In his city No wonder he has so many problems of not trusting people With those Powers You could have add trust with people that could have turned around even villains Could have turn around With those superpowers That Batman doesn't like hes lowing Himself In What he claimed a stand against and that will always follow him It doesn't matter what is your on is side or not That's why he leaves you with Any decisions you make.

[@andrev6216]

Echo your sentiments entirely.

[@JudgementalGoat]

I recently discovered your channel and I'm delighted with all the content you pump, even the ones you have de-listed. You got yourself a fan from Venezuela! Keep up the good work ❤

[@Lancer20]

Great video

[@snoopduck6142]

Robin is my favorite character

[@chris_t2020]

Which one?

[@snoopduck6142]

@@chris_t2020 dick Grayson is my favorite

[@snoopduck6142]

@@chris_t2020 my row is dick Grayson Jason Todd Tim drake Damian

[@DanielEspinosa-xl4fc]

Por tu canal, y por una par más, también estoy dándole la oportunidad a historias más antiguas, jaja hasta de la edad de oro. Gracias por compartir esta pasión con nosotros :) Tengo la corazonada de que Reeves va a criticar al Batman que resuelve todo con la violencia, siento que va a tomar mucho de BTAS. Quizás tengamos al fin una adaptación completa del caballero oscuro PS: Aún tengo el Guasón de traje azul!

[@ulyssesveracruz8343]

Can you do a video on superman the animated series please

[@DARTH_COMiX]

I can't find the 10 best batman adventures video. Can anyone give me a link or something?

[@SalazarKnight]

Normally, it's exclusive for patreons, but I'll make an exception: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpakf5l4lJyCp5I

[@DARTH_COMiX]

Thanks, ​@@SalazarKnight! 14:16

[@satishtilokani2990]

IM A BIG FAN OF BATMAN AND BATMAN THE ANIMATED SEEIES since I was 7 years old in 1992 Nice beautifull video

[@isaiahyinko7182]

I didn't watch batman the animated series since I wasn't even born yet until seven years later in 1999. My childhood is way different than yours. I'm a batman fanatic.The dark knight trilogy was all during my childhood. I grew up on the trilogy since I was 6 years old and became a batman fan ever since.

[@satishtilokani2990]

@@isaiahyinko7182 Oh yes I'm much older I'm 38 years old

[@isaiahyinko7182]

@@satishtilokani2990 did you watch batman the animated series and keatons batman when you were in your childhood?

[@satishtilokani2990]

@@isaiahyinko7182 Yes back 8n 1992 at the age of 7 years old

[@isaiahyinko7182]

@@satishtilokani2990 For me, I'm much younger, I'm 24 years old.

[@legotwoface]

Anyone exited about the new Batman 2022 cartoon?

[@xmclovn1114]

I turned six my uncle got me volume one of the show loved it to this day I even got an autograph from Kevin Conroy I love the DCAU

[@isaiahyinko7182]

How old are you now?

[@xmclovn1114]

@@isaiahyinko7182 16

[@fuadfarah3903]

Awesome show

[@jakeproven256]

1:10 I have the same batman piggy bank. I've had it since I was 8.

[@chrisanderson2204]

This,Batman Beyond and The Batman are the best incarnations of Batman

[@harshilkumar5062]

Can you make a video for: Batman: book of the dead

[@kytim89]

If you don't mind me asking, Salazar, but how old are you?

[@SalazarKnight]

Getting really close to my 30s.

[@kytim89]

@@SalazarKnight I figured that you were a millennial.

[@user-wi6yr1np5j]

what do you think on the new batman adventures? lol

[@SalazarKnight]

I like it! I should probably make a video about it!

[@arcademcfly1039]

YES!!!!!

[@jordanhighland8046]

What is 🤔

[@elyohmagicoh285carlosdelapera7]

What happened with Arkham Comics?

[@SalazarKnight]

Not enough time and there's more people here anyways.

[@elyohmagicoh285carlosdelapera7]

@@SalazarKnight Ah ok

[@user-wl5en4qw8n]

Although i like Batman The Animated Series, i still prefer The Batman 2004

[@seaneaves9291]

2 bizarre things.... 1. You got back into batman with the dark knight and not batman begins?... 2 holy shit you never saw the show entirely until now? That's crazy

[@SalazarKnight]

The hype surrounding The Dark Knight got me and I'm so glad it did!

[@joegahan7055]

Batastic