Batgirl Returns & Series Wrap Up

Batgirl Returns & Series Wrap Up

Author: The Pensky File January 13, 2021 Duration: 1:35:24





This week on The BATTASS Podcast, we hit a few pretty sizeable milestones: the return of fan-favorite bat-family member Batgirl, as well ass the end of season three, and most notably the end of what is technically defined as Batman: The Animated Series! The show keeps going, but under a different title, and a different look, so don’t miss this episode for the final appearance of TAS Classic!



First up, in Batgirl Returns, after a brief dream sequence rogues’ gallery beat-down that ends with the suggestion of a rather questionable romantic infatuation with the caped crusader, Batgirl investigates the theft of a jade cat statue from Gotham State University. Unfortunately for her there’s someone else on the prowl for said statue, the ferocious feline Catwoman. Forming an uneasy alliance, the Bat and the Cat track down the missing statue, and manage to rescue it from the clutches of some scary mobsters, with an assist from the bird-brained boy wonder Robin. Oh, also, Batman is on vacation or something in Europe in this episode, which is why the kids are all left to their own devices.



Next up Sean and Clay take a look back at season three, as well as a look back at the entire series, as the conclusion of Batgirl returns marks the conclusion of Season 3, as well as the conclusion of what is traditionally known as Batman: The Animated Series. From here on out, in season 4, the names change and the designs change, but you’ll have to tune in to season 4’s coverage to find out how the episode quality fares!



Join Sean and Clay as they get into the finer points of returning heroes, inappropriate romantic pairings, the future of Batman, the state of the comic book industry, when critique turns into nit pick, and some general thoughts on where we are and where we’ve been. Grab your favorite homemade, bat-related costume, make an alliance with an enemy, and check this one out!

Ever wonder what happens when two working comic book artists sit down to talk about the definitive cartoon version of the Dark Knight? That’s the simple, compelling premise behind BATTASS: The Batman The Animated Series Show Podcast. Hosts Clay McCormack and Sean Murphy bring their insider’s perspective from the drawing board to every discussion, breaking down each installment of the legendary series. Their conversations are less like formal reviews and more like you’re overhearing a deep, passionate, and often very funny debate between two experts who genuinely love the material. You’ll hear them trace the artistic influences in the show’s iconic style, analyze the sharp writing that appealed to both kids and adults, and share personal insights into why certain characters or storylines resonate so powerfully within the broader world of comics. This isn’t a rushed recap; it’s a thoughtful, episode-by-episode excavation of what made Batman: The Animated Series a cultural touchstone. The result is a consistently engaging podcast that feels both educational and entertaining, offering a unique lens on a show many of us thought we already knew everything about. New episodes from The Pensky File dive into a single chapter of the animated saga, making it a perfect companion whether you’re revisiting the series or discovering it for the first time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 98

BATTASS: The Batman The Animated Series Show Podcast
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