15 Inside Jokes And Hidden References In 'Batman: The Animated Series'

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15 Inside Jokes And Hidden References In 'Batman: The Animated Series'

There's no denying that 'Batman: The Animated Series is one of the most groundbreaking superhero shows of all time. Not only did it features some of the best animations of its day, but it also had a wise-cracking, yet still dark and brooding, Caped Crusader at its heart. It's no wonder that the show continues to be popular with both old and new fans alike. But what made 'Batman: The Animated Series so special? Let's take a look at some of the factors that made this show such a classic. 

First of all, there was the brilliant casting of Kevin Conroy as Batman/Bruce Wayne. His deep and gravelly voice brought a whole new level to the character, and he quickly became the definitive voice of Batman for many fans. Then there were the fantastic villains, including Harley Quinn, The Joker, Mr. Freeze, and Poison Ivy. Each one was fascinating in its own right, and they helped to create some of the most memorable episodes of the series. Finally, there was the wonderful mix of humor and darkness that made 'Batman: The Animated Series' such a delight to watch.

So stop clowning around and grab those Batman: The Animated Series bingo cards to see how many of these you’ve got on your list.

Batman: The Animated Series

EASTER EGGSTRA I BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES HOMAGE TO TIM BURTON IN THE EPISODE OFF BALANCE, THE CHARACTER TWITCH IS A DIRECT HOMAGE TO BURTON AND HIS TAKE ON A GRITTIER SCREEN ADAPTATION OF GOTHAM. CRACKED.COM

Batman

EASTER EGGSTRA I BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES THE JIMMY OLSEN REFERENCE SRO HOTEL J.OLSEN AND SONS PHOTOGRAPHE DISCOUNT IN THE EPISODE APPOINTMENT IN CRIME ALLEY THERE'S A TRUCK WITH J. OLSEN AND SONS, PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIP, DISCOUNT PRICES WRITTEN ON IT. IT'S A REFERENCE TO JIMMY OLSEN, THE PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THE DAILY PLANET IN THE SUPERMAN COMICS. CRACKED.COM

Mark Hamill

EASTER EGGSTRA I BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES A MARK HAMILL JOKE IN MAD LOVE THE JOKER, VOICED BY MARK HAMILL, SAYS MAY THE FLOSS BE WITH YOU! EXCEPT FOR THE OBVIOUS STAR WARS REFERENCE, HAMILL IS ALSO MARRIED TO A DENTAL HYGIENIST. CRACKED.COM
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