Batman: Shadow of the Bat (Part 1)

"Shadow of the Bat (Part 1)" is the first episode of season two of the superhero adventure program Batman: The Animated Series and the sixty-first episode of the series overall. It was directed by Frank Paur with a script written by Brynne Stephens. The episode first aired on FOX Kids on Monday, September 13th, 1993.

Appearances

 * Batman, Bruce Wayne/Matches Malone


 * Alfred Pennyworth
 * Batgirl, Barbara Gordon
 * Gil Mason
 * Harvey Bullock
 * James Gordon
 * Janet Van Dorne
 * Robin, Dick Grayson


 * Mad Dog
 * Rupert Thorne
 * Rupert Thorne's henchman #1
 * Rupert Thorne's henchman #2
 * Two-Face, Harvey Dent


 * Male news broadcaster
 * Renee Montoya
 * Summer Gleeson


 * Gotham City Police Department


 * Bats
 * Humans


 * Gotham City
 * Gotham City Court House
 * Gotham City Jail
 * Gotham Exports
 * Gotham City Police Headquarters
 * Stacked Deck
 * Wayne Manor


 * Batarangs
 * Bat-grappling gun
 * Batline


 * Shotgun
 * Two-Face's silver dollar


 * GCPD police squad car
 * GCPD tank
 * Mad Dog's roadster


 * Acrobatics
 * Driving
 * Electrocution
 * Gotham Insider
 * Gotham Times
 * Throwing

Cast
Note: The voice cast list and the characters they play are indicated below as they are presented in the closing credits of the episode.

Notes & Trivia

 * This episode is included on disc one of the Batman: The Animated Series: Volume Three DVD collection by Warner Home Video. It is also included on its corresponding disc on the Batman: The Complete Animated Series collection.


 * This episode is production code number: 157.


 * This is the first appearance of Deputy police commissioner Gil Mason.


 * This is the first appearance of Janet Van Dorn.


 * This is the first appearance of Barbara Gordon as Batgirl.


 * Renee Montoya appears in this episode, but has no speaking lines.

Allusions

 * Robin mentions missing a Bogart festival in film class. This is a reference to Humphrey Bogart, who was an American film actor best known for his work as a leading man in classic films such as Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, The Big Sleep and The African Queen.

Quotes

 * Rupert Thorne: I can't be seen here. Hold them off!

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 * Rupert Thorne: Come on, then! You're not taking Rupert Thorne without a fight!

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 * Gil Mason: And the commissioner and I won't rest till every crime kingpin, hustler and two-bit crook is off the streets.

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 * Barbara Gordon: You know, Dad... if you and Gil keep nailing bad guys like this... people will start thinking you two are Batman and Robin.
 * James Gordon: What can I say? Gil is a Godsend. And he's not bad looking either.
 * Barbara Gordon: Daaaaad. I just got you to stop treating me like a kid, and now you're trying to marry me off.

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 * Gil Mason: Believe me, Jim, I don't wanna be here, but I thought it would be best coming from me.
 * James Gordon: What is it? What's wrong?
 * Gil Mason: James Gordon... I have a warrant for your arrest.
 * James Gordon: This is a joke, right?
 * Barbara Gordon: On what charges?
 * Gil Mason: Accepting bribes.
 * James Gordon: You can't be serious!
 * Gil Mason: The department has reason to believe that you've been taking money from Rupert Thorne. For years.

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 * Batgirl: If Batman won't help me, fine. Let's see what Batgirl can do.

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 * Robin: Funny, I don't remember a Batgirl in our little club...

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 * Harvey Bullock: Batgirl? Sheesh! What's next? Weasel Woman?