Mystery of the Batwoman

Mystery of the Batwoman

Author: The Pensky File March 2, 2022 Duration: 1:33:00

BATTASS returns for the final (ok, almost final, but…give us a break on that Harley movie, please) entry in the classic era of Batman: TAS animation, the direct to video film Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman from 2003! It’s been a while since the end of the animated series, and Batman Beyond has also been over for a couple years, so this final entry is a bit of an anomaly, but it’s well worth the watch for fans of the original run!



 Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman is a DCAU direct-to-video animated film set in the time period between the end of The New Batman Adventures and the flashback sequence in Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. It introduces the characters of Rupert Thorne and Batwoman to The New Batman Adventures. It was released on DVD and VHS on October 21, 2003, and on Blu-ray on March 12, 2013.



 As if the Penguin wasn’t enough to contend with, a female vigilante has surfaced in Gotham City and her strong-arm tactics give Batman cause for concern. Batman has to contend with three villains all bent on destruction, as well as this new bat-themed glider rider as he and Robin try to solve the mystery of the Batwoman! The gang gets back together for one last adventure in the Gotham city of The New Batman Adventures, but with a shaky story and some jarring recasting, it ultimately can’t help but feel a bit superfluous, like your favorite band doing a reunion album without the entire original lineup. You can kinda tell as Sean and Clay take the scenic route through many sidetracks, but hey, we’re just happy to be back in Gotham, so grab your programable liquid metal, meet some like-minded co-vigilantes in art class, and join us for Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman!

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
Podcast Episodes
Harley’s Holiday & Lock-Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:39
This week on The BATTASS Podcast, we’ve got one debut, and one more entry in our season-long trend of villains attempting to go straight, as Harley Quinn tries to navigate the pitfalls of trying to rejoin polite society,…
Riddler’s Reform & Second Chance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:57
This week on The BATTASS Podcast, we continue the running theme on this season of Batman The Animated Series, namely looking at what happens with Gotham’s biggest baddies decide to turn over a new leaf. Are they being si…
The Lion and the Unicorn & Showdown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:44
This week on The BATTASS Podcast, Alfred heads out on his own to tie up some loose ends of his pre-Wayne life back in merry old England in The Lion and The Unicorn, and Batman gets relegated to a framing device in order…
Bane & Baby-Doll [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:57
Two brand new big bads hit the scene this week on The BATTASS Podcast, as Bane makes his move from comics to screen, and Babydoll makes her very first appearance in any media ever! One is a high profile comics character…
Time Out of Joint & Catwalk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:34
We’ve got two returning villains this week on The BATTASS Podcast! Clock King’s and Scarface are back for their second go-rounds in the Animated Series universe, and they’ve both brought with them some fun, yet extremely…
The Terrible Trio & Harlequinade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:54
This week on the BATTASS Podcast, Batman faces off against some truly underwhelming foes in half-assed animal dress up, and Harley gets driven to the brink by her love for the Joker in the episodes “The Terrible Trio” an…
Avatar & House and Garden [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:58
This week on the BATTASS Podcast, Batman has his first encounters with some truly inhuman foes, Ra’s al Ghul makes mouth time with a mummy monster, and Ivy grows her own family and becomes a monster’s mommy with Avatar a…
Clay and Sean React to “The Batman” Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:55
We’re taking a quick break from our regularly scheduled Batman The Animated Series coverage to bring you some quick thoughts from Sean and Clay on the first trailer for Matt Reeves’ upcoming flick The Batman, starring Ro…
A Bullet for Bullock | Trial [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:04
This week on the BATTASS Podcast covers A Bullet for Bullock and Trial! Sean and Clay also get into how Sean lifted his idea for White Knight DIRECTLY from the Animated Series. First up, in A Bullet for Bullock, After su…
The Worry Men | Sideshow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:28
This week on the BATTASS Podcast, Mad Hatter goes a really long way for a racist ham sandwich, and Killer Croc comes oh so close to turning over a new leaf with The Worry Men and Sideshow! First up, in The Worry Men, Ver…