This was the first ever appearance of Harley Quinn. She was originally created specifically for this episode but was so popular she became a recurring character and was officially introduced into the comics shortly after.
Arleen Sorkin who voiced Harley Quinn in this series also voiced her in Arkham Asylum but she didn’t return for the rest of the games so in Arkham City, Arkham Knight and Arkham Origins Harley is voiced by Tara Strong who is her current voice! But Arleen Sorkin is the og and the best as Harley
Yeah, Arleen retired from acting after Asylum. Tara's alright, but her Harley can get a little annoying at times. Tara Strong, I love you and your talent, but it can be a bit too much sometimes.
A couple of things to note: 1) The version of the Joker in The Dark Knight is mostly influenced by how the Joker has been portrayed in the comic books since the mid-2000's. The version of the character you see in the animated series takes elements from most of his comic book appearances up to the date it was created, with a lot of emphasis on his portrayal between the 1970's and early 90's. This means that his motivation isn't so much to specifically cause chaos like in more recent years, but to just do whatever he feels like. He sort of sees himself as a vaudeville stage performer/entertainer, with Gotham as his stage and Batman as his performing partner. 2) This version of the Joker does like money, he just considered Charlie's offer an insult because he sees himself as something more than just a common crook/robber. In his mind he's Gotham's greatest master criminal as well as its greatest entertainer. Taking petty cash out of some nobody's wallet is beneath him.
As said previously, Harley Quinn is an original Batman the Animated Series. She is named after the voice actress, Arleen Sorkin. At the time, Harley was just supposed to be a female henchman, but due to a mix of popularity and story direction, Harley became a main villain and was implemented into the comics. She is one of a few original BTAS characters that were made for the series and then implemented into the comics. Harley Quinn is also derived from the Harlequin. They were basically used for slapstick humor character. The outfit Harley wears is loosely based on the hat and outfit the Harlequin would wear when performing (there are different variations of Harlequins based on the period the character was portrayed). Harley’s full name is Harleen Quinzel so you can see the connection of her name and Arleen Sorkin.
Harley's costume is also heavily inspired by an outfit Arleen wore on an episode of Days Of Our Lives, which served as the inspiration when Paul Dini came up with the character.
9:44 - I love Charlie's speech to the Joker here: "This is how it ends, Joker. No big schemes. No grand fight to the finish with the Dark Knight. Tomorrow all the papers will say is that the great Joker who was found blown to bits in an alley alongside a miserable little nobody. Kinda funny, ironic really. See, I can destroy a man's dreams too, and that's really the only dream you've got, isn't it?"
Hearing you speak about Batman & Joker's relation, you definitely need to watch the episode "The Man Who Killed Batman". It's a fun & a great episode! 🤣😉🙂
Joker wasn't Mark Hamill's first role in this show - he voiced Ferris Boyle, the "humanitarian" CEO from the Mister Freeze episode "Heart of Ice" as well. Hamill went back to audition for a bigger role after recording Heart of Ice.
The episode really captures a certain aspect of the Joker than IMO other incarnations fail to, especially the post-Ledger grounded versions. The Joker has this disarming buffoonery that makes him appear unthreatening and even likeable, and when paired with his volatile mood swings it's what makes him so dangerous.
Charlie may have been a 1 off villain but he’ll always be memorable. He managed to scare Joker into calling Batman for help and he made Batman laugh twice which is someting Joker NEVER mananged to in this series.
PSA on the dangers of road rage ('road disappointment'... I like that XD) that introduces two legendary characters in Harley and Charlie. Harley's talent speaks for itself, but Charlie is one of my favorite archetypes in this show- an ordinary family man who gets pulled into the twisted schemes of the rogues, but manages to stay brave and foil the plan at just the right moment. He even got a laugh out of Batman and made Joker beg for mercy!
Behold! The first appearance of Harley Quinn, ever. That’s right-this show created Harley Quinn, who was supposed to be a one off character. But she gained popularity with this one episode so the writers decided to bring her back and is now one of the most popular villains in DC.
Awesome Yep this is a very special episode because this is the very first appearance of Harley Quinn who was an all new original character for this show but has gone on to become extremely popular in mainstream media and has appeared in the comics, video games other animated DC movies and shows and other things so yeah Harley is now just as popular as both Batman and Joker combined also to answer your question Arleen Sorkin is the OG voice of Harley here but Harley is voiced by the wonderful legendary voice actress Tara Strong in the Arkham games
Yeah Arleen Sorkin was the original voice for Harley Quinn and I believe she actually voiced Harley in the Arkham Asylum game. She then voiced Harley one last time in the DC Universe online game before retiring from acting. Starting from Arkham City, Tara Strong has mostly taken over voicing Harley Quinn in most other medias
Arleen Sorkin was indeed the actor who played her in Arkham Asylum. She was also a good friend of the creators of this series; who were inspired by some of her other work. Conveniently enough, she also wasn't busy at the time and was able to perform as a character that was already based on her work anyway! No disrespect intended for Tara Strong, but her version of Harley's voice annoys me slightly. (Not that she's annoying, her Harley voice just sounds hard to listen to) Another innovation that this show made was also having all the actors in the same room during recording sessions, rather than recording everyone separately. It makes a difference!
@@HeroesKey oh yeah I was slightly off your right I just looked it up and Arleen Sorkin did voice Harley in Arkham Asylum and Tara Strong took over as Harley in the next game and so on
Harley (Harleen) Quinn (Quinzel) is voiced by Tara Strong on the show and in the games although I have heard another actress did the voice of Harley in at least one game.
Arkham Asylum Harley voice actor is the same is the animated series, but after voicing Harley in Arkham Asylum she retired. Now Tara Strong voices Harley. she also voiced Bubbles, Timmy turner, Ben 10, Raven from teen titans etc
Trivia: - This episode marks the first appearance of Harley Quinn - Jokers thugs are reading... Tiny Toon Adventures. Many Batman: The Animated Series crew members, including Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Tom Ruegger and Andrea Romano, had previously worked on that series. - This episode is THE ONLY instance in the entire DCAU when Batman laughs,(at least from genuine amusement.) - Charlie's drivers license (before leaving Gotham) includes being located in the state of New York. - Charlies complaint of Meatloaf is a subtle injoke....His voice is provided by actor Ed Begly Jr. A vegetarian
Harley Quinn was created for this show btw, and while thos isn't her chronological start, this was the first ever episode to air with her, and she's blown up immensely in the lest 30 years, she's probably the most popular character created in the 90s, with Deadpool being the only real contention. Also something for you to look forward to along with us bruce Tim the creator of this batman animated show, announced a year or 2 ago that they were working on a show called batman caped crusader, which is meant to be a modern batman the animated series, allowing them to do certain story's they weren't allowed to do back in the 90s. Also there is a batman without the joker, incact multiple times in comics that's happened, but there is no joker without batman, joker basically gets depressed and unmotivated if he thinks batman truly dead, hell in one comic he became sane and got a job and girlfriend, only to go insane again when he found out batman lived
The first game had the original voice actress. It was famous soap star Arleen Sorkin. She did all the cartoons. She stopped after the first game and then Tara Strong who does Batgirls voice in the animated series took over. Also Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill are the voices I hear in my head when I read the comics. They have voiced these characters for 30 years. Kevin was the Batman. The loss of him leaves a hole for Batman.
You started a long journey, Batman TAS, Superman TAS, Justice league, Batman Beyond (+ the Best movie Batman Beyond the return of the joker) and Justice league unlimited. All part of the same continuity and all awesome. The Timverse is a jewel of good writing. Ps the Harley show is really good, as young justice and green lantern tas
I'm sure you'll love The Last Laugh and Christmas With The Joker episodes, Mark Hamil outdid himself in those. There are plenty other good episodes with the Joker. while most are funny, Mad Love is pretty tragic. As is Over The Edge, though that one isn't about the Joker, but is probably the most shocking episode in the series.
You should also watch batman mask of the phantasm its a film that takes place before season 1 of batman the animated series and shows jokers origins as well as batmans. Same universe, same actors, The animation gets better tho since its a film
Soap star ⭐ Arlene Sorkem , spelling may be wrong, was the Voice for Harley Quinn originally. And I know she returned to do her Voice one last time for one of the Video games! If you want to expand on the Dynamic of Batman, & Joker relationship, watch the Episode call, " The Man that Killed Batman "! That really shows that relationship between Batman ,& Joker!
The DCAU is the ten-year animated TV series, animated direct-to-DVD movie series, that spans Numerous titles and many series. Pre-dates the MCU by quite a while, as is usual. The X-Men copied the Doom Patrol and the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Avengers was formed because of the Justice League, the New Teen Titans copied the New Mutants, but usually it's Stan copying DC ideas. For things like Marvel's the Eternals and the Inhumans, Jack Kirby had done it all before for DC: New Genesis, Apokolips, Forever People, etc.
It’s so crazy to think that an iconic character like Harley Quinn didn’t first come from a comic book. She’s become so mainstream and integral to the comics, movies, and even DC as a whole that you would think she’s been around for years before this show but that’s not the case. It honestly just goes to show the creativity and ingenuity that was Batman The Animated Series. Definitely a show ahead of its time :)
I assume many have told you already, but you're stepping into a much larger universe watching this. It encompasses The Superman animated series, Static Shock, The Zeta Project, Justice League animated series, Justice League Unlimited, Batman Beyond and a few other less well known series. You'll never regret watching it all (except maybe the Zeta project, but hey it's only relevant for a couple episodes so you can easily skip it.) but honestly, nothing, not even the current day Marvel Cinematic Universe tops the levels these series reach.
I have been wondering will you at some point play telltale’s batman: the telltale series (season 1) and telltale’s batman: the enemy within (season 2)? they are choice based games and made by the same people who did the walking dead games! i think you would love them 💜
So I guess not every episode is getting an edited youtube release? I noticed "It's Never Too Late" is on your Patreon but seems to have been skipped here.
The only thing about this episode that bothers me is that when Charlie finally snaps joker gets scared when he should have been happy for making him go insane
Animated series Joker doesn't have the goal to make people go insane, he's a performer who loves attention and won't do anything he doesn't think is funny. Dying alone and unseen in some dingey alley with a nobody is literally the most terrifying thing the Joker could imagine.
"Joker doesn't want money" That's mainly Heath Ledger's version. Just check out S4 of TAS "The New Batman Adventures". The Joker goes through a bit of an arc where he's low on cash. You can't commit crime without the proper funding. Also, Charlie basically created the Bat-Signal. The bat-signal wouldn't officially show up until "The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy". You think this dynamic with Batman and the Joker is light? Oh ho ho, just wait until you see Batman Beyond. As for Harley's VA, Arleen Sorkin is the original. She's voiced her from the TAS to Arkham Asylum. After that, Tara Strong took over because Sorkin retired from acting.
Honestly, if you like a lighter Batman, I would highly suggest the Adam West/Burt Ward show from 1966. There’s a movie and four seasons of a TV show, and it was made by people who wanted to capture the part of Batman that appealed to kids.
Tara Strong and Mark Hamill. If they and Kevin Conroy could get the Futurama head-in-a-jar treatment, I can rest assured of humanity's future. And Batman laughs. I forgot about that! Cuh-lassic. moremoremoremoremore!
This was the first ever appearance of Harley Quinn. She was originally created specifically for this episode but was so popular she became a recurring character and was officially introduced into the comics shortly after.
Happy 30th birthday, Harley Quinn!
@kevinhagen7808I miss her R.I.P Arleen Sorkins 🙏😭
now she's a staple in Batman lore
Arleen Sorkin who voiced Harley Quinn in this series also voiced her in Arkham Asylum but she didn’t return for the rest of the games so in Arkham City, Arkham Knight and Arkham Origins Harley is voiced by Tara Strong who is her current voice! But Arleen Sorkin is the og and the best as Harley
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Yeah, Arleen retired from acting after Asylum. Tara's alright, but her Harley can get a little annoying at times. Tara Strong, I love you and your talent, but it can be a bit too much sometimes.
A couple of things to note:
1) The version of the Joker in The Dark Knight is mostly influenced by how the Joker has been portrayed in the comic books since the mid-2000's. The version of the character you see in the animated series takes elements from most of his comic book appearances up to the date it was created, with a lot of emphasis on his portrayal between the 1970's and early 90's. This means that his motivation isn't so much to specifically cause chaos like in more recent years, but to just do whatever he feels like. He sort of sees himself as a vaudeville stage performer/entertainer, with Gotham as his stage and Batman as his performing partner.
2) This version of the Joker does like money, he just considered Charlie's offer an insult because he sees himself as something more than just a common crook/robber. In his mind he's Gotham's greatest master criminal as well as its greatest entertainer. Taking petty cash out of some nobody's wallet is beneath him.
As said previously, Harley Quinn is an original Batman the Animated Series. She is named after the voice actress, Arleen Sorkin. At the time, Harley was just supposed to be a female henchman, but due to a mix of popularity and story direction, Harley became a main villain and was implemented into the comics. She is one of a few original BTAS characters that were made for the series and then implemented into the comics. Harley Quinn is also derived from the Harlequin. They were basically used for slapstick humor character. The outfit Harley wears is loosely based on the hat and outfit the Harlequin would wear when performing (there are different variations of Harlequins based on the period the character was portrayed). Harley’s full name is Harleen Quinzel so you can see the connection of her name and Arleen Sorkin.
Harley's costume is also heavily inspired by an outfit Arleen wore on an episode of Days Of Our Lives, which served as the inspiration when Paul Dini came up with the character.
And now she's passed away.
RIP Arlesn Sokin and thanks for the wonderful entertainment and voice.
And you can't spell Mark Hamill without Arkham 🃏
Best Joker ever
9:44 - I love Charlie's speech to the Joker here: "This is how it ends, Joker. No big schemes. No grand fight to the finish with the Dark Knight. Tomorrow all the papers will say is that the great Joker who was found blown to bits in an alley alongside a miserable little nobody. Kinda funny, ironic really. See, I can destroy a man's dreams too, and that's really the only dream you've got, isn't it?"
This episode also contains not just first Harley, but a female cop who would grow in popularity until she became the masked hero The Question!
Hearing you speak about Batman & Joker's relation, you definitely need to watch the episode "The Man Who Killed Batman". It's a fun & a great episode! 🤣😉🙂
'Well that WAS fun. Who's for Chinese?'
Oh dear God I *CANNOT* wait, so excited to hear thoughts on that ...one part...
"BAAATMAAAAN!!!"
My favourite episode😂😂😂
Joker wasn't Mark Hamill's first role in this show - he voiced Ferris Boyle, the "humanitarian" CEO from the Mister Freeze episode "Heart of Ice" as well. Hamill went back to audition for a bigger role after recording Heart of Ice.
I feel Batman's sense of humor comes out most prominently against The Riddler.
The episode really captures a certain aspect of the Joker than IMO other incarnations fail to, especially the post-Ledger grounded versions. The Joker has this disarming buffoonery that makes him appear unthreatening and even likeable, and when paired with his volatile mood swings it's what makes him so dangerous.
Charlie may have been a 1 off villain but he’ll always be memorable. He managed to scare Joker into calling Batman for help and he made Batman laugh twice which is someting Joker NEVER mananged to in this series.
PSA on the dangers of road rage ('road disappointment'... I like that XD) that introduces two legendary characters in Harley and Charlie. Harley's talent speaks for itself, but Charlie is one of my favorite archetypes in this show- an ordinary family man who gets pulled into the twisted schemes of the rogues, but manages to stay brave and foil the plan at just the right moment. He even got a laugh out of Batman and made Joker beg for mercy!
6:53 Joker's really petty and takes revenge for even small slights.
Behold! The first appearance of Harley Quinn, ever. That’s right-this show created Harley Quinn, who was supposed to be a one off character.
But she gained popularity with this one episode so the writers decided to bring her back and is now one of the most popular villains in DC.
Awesome Yep this is a very special episode because this is the very first appearance of Harley Quinn who was an all new original character for this show but has gone on to become extremely popular in mainstream media and has appeared in the comics, video games other animated DC movies and shows and other things so yeah Harley is now just as popular as both Batman and Joker combined also to answer your question Arleen Sorkin is the OG voice of Harley here but Harley is voiced by the wonderful legendary voice actress Tara Strong in the Arkham games
Yeah Arleen Sorkin was the original voice for Harley Quinn and I believe she actually voiced Harley in the Arkham Asylum game. She then voiced Harley one last time in the DC Universe online game before retiring from acting. Starting from Arkham City, Tara Strong has mostly taken over voicing Harley Quinn in most other medias
Arleen Sorkin was indeed the actor who played her in Arkham Asylum. She was also a good friend of the creators of this series; who were inspired by some of her other work. Conveniently enough, she also wasn't busy at the time and was able to perform as a character that was already based on her work anyway!
No disrespect intended for Tara Strong, but her version of Harley's voice annoys me slightly. (Not that she's annoying, her Harley voice just sounds hard to listen to)
Another innovation that this show made was also having all the actors in the same room during recording sessions, rather than recording everyone separately. It makes a difference!
@@HeroesKey oh yeah I was slightly off your right I just looked it up and Arleen Sorkin did voice Harley in Arkham Asylum and Tara Strong took over as Harley in the next game and so on
Harley (Harleen) Quinn (Quinzel) is voiced by Tara Strong on the show and in the games although I have heard another actress did the voice of Harley in at least one game.
Arleen Sorkin did Harley's voice for the animated series and Arkham Asylum, but the later Arkham games was voiced by Tara Strong.
I love how much u enjoy the Stalker Joker XD
Joker: BATMAN!
I love that moment 😂😂😂
Arkham Asylum Harley voice actor is the same is the animated series, but after voicing Harley in Arkham Asylum she retired. Now Tara Strong voices Harley. she also voiced Bubbles, Timmy turner, Ben 10, Raven from teen titans etc
Trivia:
- This episode marks the first appearance of Harley Quinn
- Jokers thugs are reading... Tiny Toon Adventures. Many Batman: The Animated Series crew members, including Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Tom Ruegger and Andrea Romano, had previously worked on that series.
- This episode is THE ONLY instance in the entire DCAU when Batman laughs,(at least from genuine amusement.)
- Charlie's drivers license (before leaving Gotham) includes being located in the state of New York.
- Charlies complaint of Meatloaf is a subtle injoke....His voice is provided by actor Ed Begly Jr. A vegetarian
The Batman animated series is the best. I'm glad you're watching these.
Harley Quinn was created for this show btw, and while thos isn't her chronological start, this was the first ever episode to air with her, and she's blown up immensely in the lest 30 years, she's probably the most popular character created in the 90s, with Deadpool being the only real contention. Also something for you to look forward to along with us bruce Tim the creator of this batman animated show, announced a year or 2 ago that they were working on a show called batman caped crusader, which is meant to be a modern batman the animated series, allowing them to do certain story's they weren't allowed to do back in the 90s. Also there is a batman without the joker, incact multiple times in comics that's happened, but there is no joker without batman, joker basically gets depressed and unmotivated if he thinks batman truly dead, hell in one comic he became sane and got a job and girlfriend, only to go insane again when he found out batman lived
So glad to see another channel reacting to this show.
This was my first episode seeing the animated series version of the Joker and he made an impression, gotta say.
I swear, Mercy Graves' design is just a reworked version of Harley in her chauffer outfit.
Finally we get to mark Hamills joker. You might recognize him voicing joker in the animated series too.
The first game had the original voice actress. It was famous soap star Arleen Sorkin. She did all the cartoons. She stopped after the first game and then Tara Strong who does Batgirls voice in the animated series took over.
Also Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill are the voices I hear in my head when I read the comics. They have voiced these characters for 30 years. Kevin was the Batman. The loss of him leaves a hole for Batman.
Need more of this series more frequently
You started a long journey, Batman TAS, Superman TAS, Justice league, Batman Beyond (+ the Best movie Batman Beyond the return of the joker) and Justice league unlimited.
All part of the same continuity and all awesome. The Timverse is a jewel of good writing.
Ps the Harley show is really good, as young justice and green lantern tas
I'm sure you'll love The Last Laugh and Christmas With The Joker episodes, Mark Hamil outdid himself in those. There are plenty other good episodes with the Joker. while most are funny, Mad Love is pretty tragic. As is Over The Edge, though that one isn't about the Joker, but is probably the most shocking episode in the series.
Trial and Almost Got ‘Im are classic episodes with the Joker
The laughing fish is also a great one
"You killed Captain Clown... YOU KILLED CAPTAIN CLOWN!!!"
Never thought I’d see the Joker want Batman’s help.
That "Not this time, Comrade!!" line always kills me
Seriously one of the funniest episodes in the series
You should also watch batman mask of the phantasm its a film that takes place before season 1 of batman the animated series and shows jokers origins as well as batmans. Same universe, same actors, The animation gets better tho since its a film
Soap star ⭐ Arlene Sorkem , spelling may be wrong, was the Voice for Harley Quinn originally. And I know she returned to do her Voice one last time for one of the Video games! If you want to expand on the Dynamic of Batman, & Joker relationship, watch the Episode call, " The Man that Killed Batman "! That really shows that relationship between Batman ,& Joker!
Road disappointment lol i freaking love that
I never understood the aversion to meatloaf, I love meatloaf
Arlene Sorkin voiced Harley Quinn in BTAS and Arkham Asylum, and Tara Strong after
The DCAU is the ten-year animated TV series, animated direct-to-DVD movie series, that spans Numerous titles and many series. Pre-dates the MCU by quite a while, as is usual.
The X-Men copied the Doom Patrol and the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Avengers was formed because of the Justice League, the New Teen Titans copied the New Mutants, but usually it's Stan copying DC ideas.
For things like Marvel's the Eternals and the Inhumans, Jack Kirby had done it all before for DC: New Genesis, Apokolips, Forever People, etc.
Couldn’t wait for this one. Lol
If you want any ideas for more Batman shows to react to in the future, I'd like to recommend the 1966 series.
The “miserable little nobody” accomplished the one thing this Joker could never do: make Batman laugh.
Ahh Mark Hamill one of the most amazing jokers out there.
My favorite Joker episode!
7:51 Woo woo woo woo…!!! Shout out to Arsenio Hall!!! 👊🏾
It’s so crazy to think that an iconic character like Harley Quinn didn’t first come from a comic book. She’s become so mainstream and integral to the comics, movies, and even DC as a whole that you would think she’s been around for years before this show but that’s not the case. It honestly just goes to show the creativity and ingenuity that was Batman The Animated Series. Definitely a show ahead of its time :)
I assume many have told you already, but you're stepping into a much larger universe watching this. It encompasses The Superman animated series, Static Shock, The Zeta Project, Justice League animated series, Justice League Unlimited, Batman Beyond and a few other less well known series. You'll never regret watching it all (except maybe the Zeta project, but hey it's only relevant for a couple episodes so you can easily skip it.) but honestly, nothing, not even the current day Marvel Cinematic Universe tops the levels these series reach.
I have been wondering will you at some point play telltale’s batman: the telltale series (season 1) and telltale’s batman: the enemy within (season 2)? they are choice based games and made by the same people who did the walking dead games! i think you would love them 💜
I've heard amazing things and it's definitely on the list! :D
@@MegMage oh nice!! 🥰
So I guess not every episode is getting an edited youtube release? I noticed "It's Never Too Late" is on your Patreon but seems to have been skipped here.
You should check out Batman Mask of the Phantasm.
The only thing about this episode that bothers me is that when Charlie finally snaps joker gets scared when he should have been happy for making him go insane
Animated series Joker doesn't have the goal to make people go insane, he's a performer who loves attention and won't do anything he doesn't think is funny. Dying alone and unseen in some dingey alley with a nobody is literally the most terrifying thing the Joker could imagine.
Oh, there would have been a Batman without the Joker. But I’m not sure about vice versa
You’re no fun anymore Charlie………
"Joker doesn't want money"
That's mainly Heath Ledger's version. Just check out S4 of TAS "The New Batman Adventures". The Joker goes through a bit of an arc where he's low on cash. You can't commit crime without the proper funding.
Also, Charlie basically created the Bat-Signal. The bat-signal wouldn't officially show up until "The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy".
You think this dynamic with Batman and the Joker is light? Oh ho ho, just wait until you see Batman Beyond.
As for Harley's VA, Arleen Sorkin is the original. She's voiced her from the TAS to Arkham Asylum. After that, Tara Strong took over because Sorkin retired from acting.
The original harley is the best harley.
Please do a review of the new batman adventures. Iove the episode mad love, which is the origin of Harley queen x joker.
You can laugh at y
Joker... Just not when he's around 👀💧
when he yells BATMAN that's the best part
Arleen Sorkin voiced Harley for nearly 30 years, up until the first Arkham game. After she retried, Tara Strong took over for most "official" roles.
Honestly, if you like a lighter Batman, I would highly suggest the Adam West/Burt Ward show from 1966. There’s a movie and four seasons of a TV show, and it was made by people who wanted to capture the part of Batman that appealed to kids.
Batman didn't know about the bomb at the end; that was Charlie's plan.
Tara Strong and Mark Hamill. If they and Kevin Conroy could get the Futurama head-in-a-jar treatment, I can rest assured of humanity's future.
And Batman laughs. I forgot about that! Cuh-lassic. moremoremoremoremore!
=D
2:21 why are you not watching!