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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 17h

The Batman: The Animated Series episode "The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy" debuted on this day (Oct. 14) in 1992. Batman's secret identity is jeopardized as a crook seeks his cape and cowl in this adaptation of Detective Comics #450's "The Cape and Cowl Deathtrap!" #BatmanTAS #Batman

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 19h

The Batman: The Brave and The Bold episode "Bold Beginnings!" debuted on this day (Oct. 14) in 2011. A really fantastic episode, Batman teams-up with Space Ghost, while Green Arrow, Aquaman, and Plastic Man recount their first team-ups with the Caped Crusader! #BatmanBraveBold #Batman

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 22h

The Young Justice episode "Revelation" debuted on this day (Oct. 14) in 2011. The Injustice League strikes in this top-shelf first season episode that sees both The Team and the Justice League battling a legion of dangerous plant creatures unleashed upon the planet! #YoungJustice

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 1d

The "Batman: Death in the Family" animated short debuted on this day (Oct. 13) in 2020. This DC Showcase interactive short, an extension of the "Batman: Under the Red Hood" animated film, saw different outcomes for Jason Todd depending on the viewers' choices! #Batman #DCShowcase

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 1d

The Batman battles a super-powered Firefly in the episode "White Heat," which debuted on this day (Oct. 13) in 2007. Firefly gets an upgrade after an accident, and redubs himself Phosphorous, and only Batman can stop him from destroying a nuclear power plant! #TheBatman #Batman

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 1d

The Legion of Super Heroes episode "Chained Lightning" debuted on this day (Oct. 13) in 2007. Lightning Lad is severely injured when he heads off to rescue his presumed-dead sister, Ayla, in this strong entry from the cartoon's second season! #LegionOfSuperHeroes #LongLiveTheLegion #LOSH

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 2d

The Batman: The Animated Series episode "Mad as a Hatter" debuted on this day (Oct. 12) back in 1992. A stand-out episode, even with the iffy animation, this compelling tale written by Paul Dini finds The Mad Hatter's using mind control to win over a co-worker! #BatmanTAS #Batman

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 2d

ICYMI: The "Bat-Fam" animated series premieres November 10, 2025 on Prime Video! Plus: All ten episodes of the action-comedy's first season will be available to stream the day it debuts! Check out WF for the trailer and more press details: dcanimated.com/2025/10/bat-... #BatFam #Batman

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 3d

Mr. Freeze was forever changed in the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Cold Comfort," which debuted on this day (Oct. 11) in 1997. After losing Nora, Mr. Freeze decides to rob Gothamites of their most prized possessions in this divisive TNBA-era episode. #BatmanTAS #Batman

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 3d

The Superman: The Animated Series episode "Hand of Fate" debuted on this day (Oct. 11) in 1997. This wickedly fun team-up tale features the first DCAU appearance of Dr. Fate, who works with Superman to battle demons, magic, and lots of unearthly weirdness! #SupermanTAS #Superman

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 3d

The Justice League two-parter "Only A Dream" debuted on this day (Oct. 11) in 2003! A nifty little thriller, and a truly superb second season arc that ranks as one of the show's best, Dr. Destiny forces the League to confront their worst nightmares! #JusticeLeague #JLUnlimited

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 3d

The Superman: The Animated Series episode “Prototype” debuted on this day (Oct. 11) in 1997. John Henry Irons made his first DCAU appearance in this solid episode, which sees his armored suit abused by an erratic cop, requiring Superman to step in and help. #SupermanTAS #Superman

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 4d

The Teen Titans episode "The Apprentice, Part 2" debuted on this day (Oct. 11) in 2003! Slade puts the lives of the Titans in danger in order to make Robin do his bidding as his new apprentice in this great wrap to season one's terrific two-part finale! #TeenTitans #TeenTitansGo

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 4d

"Batman: Return of the Caped Crusader" debuted on this day (Oct. 11) in 2016! Adam West and Burt Ward reprise their iconic roles in this fantastic DC Animated Movie title which takes fans back to the world of the fan-beloved 1960s live-action Batman TV series. #Batman66 #Batman

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 4d

Press details: dcanimated.com/2025/10/batm...

“Batman: Knightfall” Multi-Part Animated Event Coming 2026

Warner Bros. Animation, DC Comics, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced the multi-partBatman: Knightfall animated event coming in 2026.

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 4d

Announced at New York Comic-Con! Warner Bros. Animation, DC & WB Home Entertainment are bringing Batman: Knightfall to life as a multi-part animated event! Directed by Jeff Wamester, and written by Jeremy Adams, Batman: Knightfall, Part 1 drops in 2026! Stay tuned for more! #Batman #BatmanKnightfall

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 4d

The Batman: The Animated Series episode "Legends of the Dark Knight" debuted on this day (Oct. 10) in 1998. This fan-favorite TNBA-era episode follows three kids as they share their different takes on The Dark Knight, unaware they're about to meet their hero! #BatmanTAS #Batman

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 4d

The Superman: The Animated Series episode "Knight Time" debuted on this day (Oct. 10) in 1998. Written by Robert Goodman and directed by Curt Geda, Superman and Robin investigate Batman's mysterious disappearance in this total blast of a team-up adventure! #SupermanTAS #Superman #Batman

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 4d

The Superman: The Animated Series episode "Bizarro's World" debuted on this day (Oct. 10) in 1997. A terrific season two tale, Bizarro aims to remake Krypton in Metropolis, but his plans also unfortunately includes recreating the destruction of Superman's home planet! #SupermanTAS #Superman

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 4d

The "Batman vs. Two-Face" animated feature debuted on this day (Oct. 10) in 2017. The second DC Animated Movie entry based on the classic live-action "Batman" TV series, this fun film introduced Two-Face, who wanted to transform Gotham into a city of Two-Faces! #Batman66 #Batman

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 5d

The Batman Beyond episode "Lost Soul" debuted on this day (Oct. 9) in 1999. One of the show's best outings, this one directed by Butch Lukic and written by Stan Berkowitz, Terry must fight his Bat-suit after it's usurped by a corrupt digitized consciousness! #BatmanBeyond #Batman

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 5d

The Teen Titans episode "Spellbound" debuted on this day (Oct. 9) in 2004. Raven becomes enamored with a young wizard named Malchior, who's trapped inside one of her ancient books, but he's not who he appears to be, in this fun outing from season three! #TeenTitans #TeenTitansGo

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 6d

The Batman: The Animated Series episode "Time Out of Joint" debuted on this day (Oct. 8) in 1994. This fun sci-fi-infused tale from season three sees The Clock King back in Gotham City, with the ability to warp speed and time, as he again seeks revenge on Mayor Hill! #BatmanTAS #Batman

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 6d

The Batman: The Animated Series episode "The Forgotten" debuted on this day (Oct. 8) back in 1992. An overlooked entry from early in the first season, Batman loses his memory after he starts investigating the mysterious disappearance of Gotham City's homeless. #BatmanTAS #Batman

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James Harvey @ The World's Finest @worldsfinest.bsky.social · 6d

The Batman deals with the return of Scarface in "A Fistful of Felt," which debuted on this day (Oct. 8) in 2005. This solid third season episode finds Arnold Wesker released from Arkham with a clean bill of mental health, but Dr. Hugo Strange has other plans... #TheBatman #Batman

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