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The Bat in the Belfry

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The Bat in the Belfry is the pilot episode of the animated series The Batman. Its storyline revolves around introducing the Batman and his enemy the Joker.

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[edit] Overview

After stopping a heist by Rupert Thorne, Batman returns to the Batcave to learn that all criminals in Arkham Asylum have mysteriously been released. Batman finds out that it's a crazed clown named Joker who released them, and he plans to make a blimp full of laughing gas explode over Gotham so that every citizen turns into a lunatic. It's up to Batman to stop him.

[edit] Cast

[edit] Credits

[edit] Trivia

  • There is a laughing fish in the harbor
  • Ellen is from Metropolis, Superman's city
  • Ellen and Ethan jumped into a moat with lots of security features, but triggered none

[edit] Quotes

Joker: I was feeling a little screw-loose, so I let myself in

Batman: Stop this thing, Joker!

Joker: With what brake?

Joker: (while fighting Batman) You know, I really love this place. My hide-out's a shambles. And these digs just scream me! (tired of fighting) Ok, take back the asylum, but mark my words: This town has happy days ahead!

Batman: Who are you?

Joker: Joker.

Batman: Not what, who. (Tries to smear off Joker's make-up, but it won't come off)

Joker: Smear free. It's perma-clown. (Sees that Batman isn't laughing) Oh, tough crowd.

Ethan: Last night ... I saw the Batman.

(Alfred drops a vase in surprise)

Alfred: Not to worry. Only a ming

Joker: If you like me now, wait 'til you get a load of my POP!

Bruce: I know, Alfred. Time for swinging bachelor Bruce Wayne to put on the party hat.

Alfred: Rest assured, master Bruce, you're never far from the batcave with a modern miracle of batwave.

Joker: Stop me if you've heard this one before, Batman. There were these two fellows in an abandoned party favor factory. One says to the other --

Batman: Where are you keeping the gas, Joker?

Joker: You call that a punch line?

Batman: I don't share your sense of humor.

Joker: My precious gas ... passed by a party pooper.

Batman: I had a different punch line in mind.

Joker: They all said I was sick in the head. They said I needed help. Well, maybe I am a bit batty. Blame it on the bats in my belfry.

Alfred: It's an anniversary, Master Bruce. Three years ago tonight, you first donned cape and cowl.

Bruce: Crime flies.

Alfred: Chop-chop. Make a wish.

Bruce: I wish ... I wish ...

Alfred: I know. I wish they were here, too. Very much so.

Bruce: To the memory of Thomas and Martha Wayne ... the reason I became the Batman.

Batman: Listen, Joker, you're sick. You need help.

Joker: Well, maybe I am a little off. But what are you gonna do? Lock me in the loony bin? I'm already here!

Thorne: How -- how'd you do that?

Batman: I'm the Batman.



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