The Batman: The Complete First Season (DC Comics Kids Collection)

Great series.

One of my favorite versions of Batman, so I wanted to get it on DVD. A little too expensive, unfortunately because it's an older show I knew it would be.

First off, I'd like to say that I agree with both Michael S. Smith's review and M. Koby's review. Watching this series for the first time, sans one episode I saw a couple weeks ago, on DVD, I can honestly say that this show is actually pretty damn good. As those reviewers said, if you compare this to the '92-'95, series TAS and '97's Gotham Knights, then you might be disappointed. But if you don't, and view this show with an open mind, it's a good take on the Batman character and Bruce Wayne. Like M. Koby said, this show focuses on the struggles of Bruce Wayne trying to stike a balance between being Bruce Wayne and Batman. Thankfully, this time, Bruce Wayne prefers to be Batman, as he cotinues to fight to rid Gotham City of the criminal element and to continue the legacy of his parents. But enough of that...let's talk about the technical issues of this show. First off, the animation, once you get used to it, is absolutely brilliant. Yes, it's not TAS stuff, but that's a good thing in this case. The animators use a blend of traditional cell animation and CG enhancementss, both in lighting effects and 3D modeling. IMO, it ranks right up there with the 2003 MTV Spider-Man series. Now then, the reimagined character designs, specifically the rogues gallery. Some have said that they don't like some of the liberties the creators have taken with the origins of some of the villians. I can understand that. The new origin of Clayface is totally different than his original comic book origin. But that's fine. As M. Koby said, if you just throw out all comic book continuity and look at this series as its own new Batman world, then you can grow to like it. Currently this show is in its 3rd season and I hope that they'll do enough seasons to get in that 60-80 episode count like they did with TAS. After watching this first season, I am really looking forward to the second season release in September. I'll leave you with this thought. Even though this show is billed as a Saturday morning kid's show (DC Kid's Collection), I'm 32 and I enjoyed this series a bit more than TAS. However, I liked Gotham Knights (Vol. 4) pretty well too. I'm hoping I'll like Batman Beyond too. Haven't seen any of that show either.

Initially, I thought as many of my fellow reviewer's do, that this cartoon does not do Batman justice, that to many changes have been made to the character, villains, and the voices were wrong. This is not the Batman from the 1990's animated series or even the Batman on the Justice League cartoons, this is very different, and so it must be wrong. However, my children love it. This Batman is geared for a younger audience, an audience that has not read the comics for years, an audience that that did not grow up listening to the incredible voice talents of Kevin Conroy, an audience that knows little to nothing about Batman. This cartoon is reintroducing the Batman to a new younger generation, and the kids love it. This first season introduces Batman to Gotham, and shows his struggles and successes. Many of the critics complain that this is a Gotham with out Gordon, and there is a new take on many of the villains. Once again, the fundamentalist in me was initially outraged, but seeing the way my children responded to the show made me think outside of my traditional Bat-Box and look at the show with new eyes. And I was able to enjoy the cartoon for want it was, a cartoon and a new take on the legend of Batman. If you are able to forget many of the details of the modern era Batman(as many people have had to do from time to time in Batman's sixty-plus year career) and step out of your traditional Bat-Box and look at the show with new eyes you will enjoy it and your kids will love it. The reason I gave it five stars is two fold. First it's Batman. The second is that this cartoon gives a hero to a new generation. Kids learn from what they watch, they will try to emulate their favorite cartoon characters. Batman is a hero, a man of principal, who fights for what is right, and a great role model for children; as opposed to Johnny Bravo, Ed, Edd, and Edie, Sponge Bob, Brats, and Grim and Evil to name a just a few. We live in a time where many professional athletes are not good role models, we are in a controversial war, terrorist attacks make the news regularly, and government officials are corrupt. Giving kids a hero like Batman gives them an ideal to believe in, and a positive role model to strive to be like. So what if the cartoon is not as good as the one we grew up with, or the director took liberties with the city and the rogues' gallery, the director reintroduces a hero to a new generation.

Cette série batman n'a aucuns liens avec la série animée, elle propose sa propre version de l'univers batman. L'animation est bonne, les dessins nouveaux. J'aime le développement des personnages principaux, bruce wayne, les policiers... je regrette que la plupart des méchants n'aient pas de background plus poussé que "on veut voler de l'argent". D'autres comme clayface sont plus touchants. Le joker m'insupporte. Ce dvd bien que noté zone 1, est lisible en france et comprend la version française. Un vrai plaisir !

I guess I may be one of the few who can say they saw it in its first run when I was about 14 years old,and now I have seen it for the first time since then ,on DVD all these years later. When I first saw it, I saw them all in black and white.Colour sets were expensive,and the very few colour ones I saw in my neigbourhood at that time, had terrible colours,as they all seemed to have a green hue over everything,not like the clarity we enjoy as a given today.So you can imagine my amazement when I stick the first disc into the player and out comes a product I originally saw in B&W and grainy(we had TV antenna's not cable) to this,so clear and crisp it looks like it was filmed just yesterday.There is a bit of graininess of course,to be expected considering its age,but holy DVD Batman,what a pleasant surprise. Now,along with seeing it as a young teenager,I could get the humour and double entendre's, but basically I was viewing it more or less as a serious series.It has so many layers to it,and those layers/levels I NOW enjoy as an an adult.The humour weaves through everything, along with a ton of life lessons(tongue in cheek,of course) ,and some ultra smart dialogue,along with those double entendre's I mentioned earlier.It's a veritable smorgasbord of tastes for everyone's palate,no matter how old you may be.As I said I got the light heartedness of it all,yet seriousness when I was young,but now it all comes together.I can see it now in its entirety,and I must say it is delightful.Some say camp,I say smart...period.And one has to look at Adam West's titular role as close to flawless in execution.I cannot imagine anyone else in the role.His phrasing of a line,with frequent hesitations(reminding me of William Shatner on Star Trek) is delightful.And Burt Ward as his faithful sidekick, always coming out with the line"Holy..."something or rather,which more often than not were funnier than all get out,considering the circumstances of the moment. And who can forget those wall climbs with celebrity guests popping out of a window?Jerry Lewis was the first.And they went on to have many high profile stars do this.If this was not the hit it was,as many claim,what could have attracted them to appear at all? Rowan and Martin's Laugh In went on to have many a star and cast member pop out of windows/walls during their shows,and I have often wondered whether Batman was the influence. Then we have the stalwart cast members:Alan Napier as Alfred the butler,Neil Hamilton as Commissioner Gordon,Stafford Repp as Chief O'Hara("begorah"), and Madge Blake as Aunt Harriet.Veterans all,these guys,like the two leads,played all their parts straight down the line,which is what all good comedy is supposed to do.That is one of the most important and appealing aspects of the show, as comedy,good comedy, is indeed a serious business. Last but not least are the villains,and what an absolute wonderful cadre of criminals these folks were.Comedian Frank Gorshin who just chewed the scenery up with his portrayal;Burgess Meredith who also went a long way in almost upstaging the dynamic duo;one of my absolute faves Victor Buono as King Tut,what an actor;who can forget Caesar Romero as the Joker,and that painted over mustache of his?,and Julie Newmar makes her first appearance as Catwoman,who brought sexiness to the show in spades.Other foils for the caped crusaders were less than inspiring,folks like David Wayne as The Mad Hatter,Roddy McDowell as the Bookworm,Malachi Throne as False Face,Anne Baxter as Zelda the Great and George Sanders as Mr.Freeze.I left Mr Freeze until last because they switched him up three times which pee'od me to no end.As they would later do with the Riddler(twice), but that's for another season. All in all what a delightful blast from the past and in glorious living colour,beautifully remastered after TOO long a wait.I think many folks today won't get it,like we did having grown up with it,because there are many jokes and many of the on screen personalities that have long past and would be unknown to generations now.The show was of its time,but at the same time well ahead of it.I enjoyed it immensely(in the past and now) and look forward to future seasons.To the bat cave.

Brilliant version of batman for the kids. Not as dark as btas. But perfect for younger kids

1oo percent in like with the series.. no issues :)

C est 3 épisode de the batman saison 1 sous titres en français super série de batman j adore je le recommande à tous les fans