Batman: The Brave and The Bold v 2.0

[Midnite]

The Super-Batman of Planet X! Preview

Cast
Diedrich Bader as Batman
James Arnold Taylor as Green Arrow/Alpha-Red
Corey Burton as Doc Magnus/Mercury/Zor-Gonn
Marc Worden as Kanjar Ro
Hynden Walch as Platina
Clancy Brown as Rohtul
Dana Delany as Vilsi
Kevin Conroy as Batman 2

[Trelau]

I just saw this episode, and it was awesome.
The intro with the metal men was better than the all metal men episode; we have the classic batman from planet X story line mixed with "batman gets superman's powers" story line, giant robots, the cast from the timmverse (luthor-lois-batman)....
That episode had everything. Definitly one of my favorite of this season, with the JSA one and the sidekicks one.

[Panther_Gunn]

Did this air last weekend and my DVR missed it?   

[crimsonquill]

Did this air last weekend and my DVR missed it?  

The networks are delaying the episodes until March but I believe that episode was already released to the networks for airing by the time the decision was made.. so a fan at the CN network probably "leaked" the episode since most of us die hard fans were biting at the bit already to see it. I just stumbled across it today in one of my newsgroups.

- CQ

[Trelau]

oops, i didn't know the episode hadn't aired; i hope i didn't upset/spoil anyone

[Midnite]

Anyone watch Episode 11: Chill of the Night? It was awesome!

[Trelau]

Ooooooh yeah.
First a quick word on episode 10: the Power of Shazam. It's intro lets us presage a very good finale with starro. As for the episode, it's an excellent background story for captain marvel (bringing in black adam and shazam in the animated universe, as they should have been in the timmverse)

And now, for the best and worst episode of the serie: Chill of the Night.

I was sold as soon as the words "Written by Paul Dini" appeared. I won't talk about the plot, but i recommend this episode to everybody who loved Batman TAS and thinks The Brave and the Bold is too lighthearted.
This episode is the best episode because the writing is on par with Batman TAS. It's probably the darkest episode this show will ever get.
That's also the reason why it's the worst episode of the serie. It doesn't belong in the "brave and the bold" universe, and the contrast between the usual lighthearted intro and the episode is proof of that. It's a timmverse episode

So this is animated greatness, grab it if you can, and keep it away from your other episodes or they'll run away in fear.

[GhostMachine]

I haven't been watching the series lately (last one I saw was the JSA episode), but let me guess:

Chill of the Night villain = Mr. Freeze? Or Joe Chill?

[BentonGrey]

Ehh...that was pretty good.  I didn't actually think it was all that dark.  Yeah, there is a bit of death in it, but it wasn't really too heavy.  It was better than most of the B&B episodes, but I don't think it is actually that far outside of their median.  There was enough action and over the top bits to tie it right in.  Heh.  Still, it was really cool to see another episode of Batman written by Dini, even if it wasn't his best work ever. 

[thalaw2]

This show has finally come to China!  It's awesome!  I watched one Ep with my Chinese girlfriend and she loved it too.  Aquaman is awesome!

[herodad1]

i like aquamans personality in the series.reminds me of hercules in marvel comics.

[thalaw2]

I have been watching episodes all day!  It's a great serious.  To be honest IMO it ranks with Batman TAS.

[BentonGrey]

I have been watching episodes all day!  It's a great serious.  To be honest IMO it ranks with Batman TAS.

Really?  You'd rank this series in the same league as Batman:TAS?

[docdelorean88]

 ...Oh, boy... ...here we go again... 

[thalaw2]

I have been watching episodes all day!  It's a great serious.  To be honest IMO it ranks with Batman TAS.

Really?  You'd rank this series in the same league as Batman:TAS?

LOL!  I got a little excited after one episode....so I would have to change my opinion to no.  However, it is a good series that makes me laugh and tells a good story.

[Glitch Girl]

[bump] 

RE: Batman of Zul-En-Arr
I really liked this episode.  Some great stunt casting with Delany, Brown, and Conroy.  A great take on the Batman/Superman dynamic from a whole other perspective seasoned with a healthy dose of goofy.

RE: Chill of the Night
I missed "Power of Shazam" so I went online to look for it.  Instead I found this episode.  Written by Dini with Conroy as Phantom Stranger, Mark Hamil as Spectre, Adam West as Thomas Wayne, and Julie Newmar as Martha Wayne and harkens back to B:TAS with a mild supernatural element.  There is very little humor in this episode, the mood is consistently very dark and yet I thought it worked really well. 

Overall, I'm enjoying season two more than season one. It's a very different take than B:TAS, but I think now the writers have a handle on the mood and it's really clicking now.

[docdelorean88]

Really liked the power of Shazam...Except for the voice of Captain Marvel. He is such a generic voice actor. Still, he fit well so alls well that ends well.

[Dr.Volt]

When does season 3 start in the US?  I'm going to miss this series when it's gone!

[bat1987]

Its not TAS but its a fun show really. I dont watch it regularly, just reruns on CN when I have time.

`Chill of the night` is a really dark episode and it deals with something never done in Batman animation, really good episode.
I also liked `Mayhem of the Music Meister` surprisingly good for a musical episode, NPH was great as the villain (`Drives us Bats` is an awesome song )

[Dr.Volt]

Was cruisin' around alittle and found this interesting tid bit of news, Henry Rollins (former lead singer of Black Flag) may be doing the voice of Robot Man of the Doom Patrol on Batman Brave and the Bold:  http://mygreatestadventure80.blogspot.com/2009/10/robotman-on-batman-brave-bold.html

If that's true, that totally kicks butt!!!!

[BentonGrey]

Really liked the power of Shazam...Except for the voice of Captain Marvel. He is such a generic voice actor. Still, he fit well so alls well that ends well.

And that is one of the biggest problems with this show.  Even though I've enjoyed a lot of episodes, the bulk of the voice actors are just so generically....cartoonish.  There is very little substance to any of their performances.

I suppose I am somewhat sad to see this leave the air, if only because I got to see Aquaman using super strength and being awesome with semi-regularity, even if he was given an annoying personality.  If they were to replace with with something better....I'd be all for it, but since it is going off in favor of the new Teen Titans show...meh.  I like the Titans, but this thing hasn't caught my interest yet....probably because it is obviously so modern in its sensibilities.

[Dr.Volt]

Really liked the power of Shazam...Except for the voice of Captain Marvel. He is such a generic voice actor. Still, he fit well so alls well that ends well.

And that is one of the biggest problems with this show.  Even though I've enjoyed a lot of episodes, the bulk of the voice actors are just so generically....cartoonish.  There is very little substance to any of their performances.

I suppose I am somewhat sad to see this leave the air, if only because I got to see Aquaman using super strength and being awesome with semi-regularity, even if he was given an annoying personality.  If they were to replace with with something better....I'd be all for it, but since it is going off in favor of the new Teen Titans show...meh.  I like the Titans, but this thing hasn't caught my interest yet....probably because it is obviously so modern in its sensibilities.

Are you talking about Young Justice?  I didn't realize that YJ is the reason that BMB&TB is leaving.  If that is so, then I don't feel so bad.  Young Justice has real potential as the guy that directed Spectacular Spider-man is directing it AND Peter David (the original writer of the YJ comic and all around awesome veteran writer) will actually be writing some of the episodes!

[daglob]

Was cruisin' around alittle and found this interesting tid bit of news, Henry Rollins (former lead singer of Black Flag) may be doing the voice of Robot Man of the Doom Patrol on Batman Brave and the Bold:  http://mygreatestadventure80.blogspot.com/2009/10/robotman-on-batman-brave-bold.html

If that's true, that totally kicks butt!!!!

I dunno. The one or two (admittedly not very good) stills I've seen make me wonder if Cliff's last name is supposed to be Grim, not Steel.

And I'm still annoyed about The Outsiders Jr. plus the Incredible Hulking Metamorpho.

[Dr.Volt]

Was cruisin' around alittle and found this interesting tid bit of news, Henry Rollins (former lead singer of Black Flag) may be doing the voice of Robot Man of the Doom Patrol on Batman Brave and the Bold:  http://mygreatestadventure80.blogspot.com/2009/10/robotman-on-batman-brave-bold.html

If that's true, that totally kicks butt!!!!

I dunno. The one or two (admittedly not very good) stills I've seen make me wonder if Cliff's last name is supposed to be Grim, not Steel.

And I'm still annoyed about The Outsiders Jr. plus the Incredible Hulking Metamorpho.

Really?  There are stills out there.  I'm going to go searching in a sec.  But, yeah, I understand your points.  The Outsiders left much to be desired.  But I just think it's cool that they are willing to give the Doom Patrol some love.  That doesn't happen that often.  I just hope they don't mess them up too badly.

[daglob]

Oh, I'll watch the episode alright. The DP has always been my favorite group.

[Kenn]

The DP has always been my favorite group.

As long as your girl and your buddy and you are all enjoying it...     

[Panther_Gunn]

*smacks Kenn around with a wet poodle*

Bad Kenn!  No donut!   

[BentonGrey]

 

Yes...thank you, Kenn.

[Dr.Volt]

Btw, only found pics of the DP from the Batman Brave and the Bold comic book (based on the animated series):  http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman:_The_Brave_and_The_Bold_Vol_1_7

[Previsionary]

Gail Simone + Birds of Prey + music = Youtube clip