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Batman: The Animated Series (1992)
Batman: The Animated Series is an award-winning adaptation of the Batman mythos. Remembered for its groundbreaking art style and orchestrated soundtrack, Batman: The Animated Series features the Caped Crusader and countless characters from his rogues' gallery. Kevin Conroy lent his now-iconic voice to the Dark Knight, with the show also featuring the voice talents of Mark Hamill (as the Joker) Arleen Sorkin (Harley Quinn), John Glover (the Riddler), Ron Perlman (Clayface), and David Warner (Ra's al Ghul).
Batman: The Animated Series
- Cast
- Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, bruce timm
- Release Date
- September 5, 1992
- Seasons
- 4
- Network
- HBO Max
- Franchise(s)
- Batman
- Writers
- bruce timm
- Directors
- bruce timm
- Showrunner
- bruce timm
- Story By
- bruce timm
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