Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Animated World of DC Comics: Bat-Mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases (Batman: The Brave & The Bold, 2011)

From Batman: The Brave & The Bold:

Bat-Mite makes his first of two appearances in the series, serving as a guest host for a trio of tales as diverse as night & day, hence "Bat-Mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases".

1. In an adaptation of a tale from Mad Magazine, "Batboy & Rubin" (Frank Welker & Jeff Bennett) hunt down a trio of gangs. The twist ending, when I read the original story years earlier, is one you should've seen coming, considering the source. Rubin's mannerisms suggest the tallest "Robin" ever was modeled after Jerry Lewis.

2. The second adaptation comes from a Japanese Bat-manga, as the Dynamic Duo pursue Lord Death Man (Diedrich Bader, normally the voice of Batman on this show).

3. The producers pay homage to Batman & Robin's appearances on The New Scooby-Doo Movies nearly 40 years earlier, by pitting the Caped Crusaders & Mystery, Inc. against the Joker (Corey Burton) and the Penguin (Bennett). Welker fills in as Batman here. Song satirist "Weird" Al Yankovic adds to the fun.

Oh, by the way, Bat-Mite's voice is performed here and in the series finale by Paul Reubens.



We showcased the last segment previously, but now it's time for the whole enchilada.

Rating: B.

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