Shadow Of The Bat Part II - Bat-May

Shadow of the Bat Part II wraps things up in a satisfactory manner. We get a few thrilling sequences of Batgirl teaming up with Batman and Robin for the first time as she sort of becomes an unofficial member of the crime fighting family. How does this two-parter hold up? Find out now as Walter continues his deep dive into Batman: The Animated Series.

"Shadow of the Bat" is the second episode of the second season of Batman: The Animated Series. It originally aired on September 13 and 14, 1993. It depicts the first appearance of Batgirl, a new identity adopted by Barbara Gordon when her father is arrested on charges of corruption. It concludes the story that started in Shadow of the Bat Part I.


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[katt-the-pig]

I know that Batgirl was the star of the show in this case, but it's worth noting that Two-Face is the only member of the rogue's gallery that played antagonist in two 2-part events. Kinda fitting, actually.

[jinpei]

It's pretty obvious Bruce figured out who it was. She doesn't really disguise her voice, she doesn't hide her natural hair color, and only one woman would take Gordon's framing so personally.

[SpectrumPOV]

I didn't realize it before, but Batgirl's first cowl looks a lot like Catwoman's cowl just with different colors.

[jamesbell]

If I had to pick a favourite: "Commissioner" Barbara Gordon. She was a good mentor/ally for Terry McGuiness to have--- after she was convinced that Terry would make a good Batman.

[pepito]

I thought Bat Girl’s introduction in The Batman was cool

Her starting off as friends with the girl who would go on to become Poison Ivy was pretty interesting to me.

[dracone]

I really liked Barbra's characterization in Batman Beyond, it felt like an appropriate milestone in her life and a good callback to her relationship with her father. Also, when Bat-May does eventually get to Batman Beyond, I found I actually liked how she was characterized with her marriage being a part of who she was at that point in time but not a major defining component of who she fundamentally was at that time. Also, the kind of marriage Barbra is depicted as being in was very much far from the norm with married couples in television at the time Batman Beyond was airing, but still very in line with Barbra's personality.

[PikaTheProsperous]

"Gil unmasked Batgirl*

Gil: Barbara?! I didn't know it was you!

Batgirl: Would it have mattered, Gil?

[cole]

I like Twofaces plan in this story. He's using his past resources from his DA days to control the city.

[lorenschroeder]

"Shadow of the Bat: Parts I and II" were the first ever episodes of Batman: The Animated Series I ever saw as a kid. I first watched them on the "Adventures of Batman and Robin: Two Face" VHS tape which I rented from Hollywood Video

[ThenewTchannel]

As good as Melissa Gilbert is, Tara Strong will always have my deepest respect

[Enigma-iynk]

Robin: Think she made it?
Batman: I hope so.
Robin: Think we'll make it?

[nightwing]

While here first appearance is a memorable one and her time here is fantastic (especially in Batman: Sub-Zero), the redesign and Tara Strong is the Batgirl I go to every single time I think about it. Her and of course the Commissioner in Beyond, really shows that not only did she have a long journey and made a name for herself, but she also followed after her father's footsteps. ...I'd rather not delve into the whole Bruce and Barbra relationship though, as my general thought is it's Grayson and Barbra and that's it, but alas...

[digitaltailsmon]

I found her at her best in Batman Beyond where she acted as an interesting version of what her father did. Working with Batman even knowing his secret but not abiding by vigilantism and even getting mad at Terry when he made mistakes as Batman and ruin some of her plans

[robchuk]

"If he's "Robin"... Then that must make you..."

*opens fire.

I love Two Face

[mrsmith]

Aww bat may is almost over 😢 😫
Can we extend it into June please 🙏

[Dhampir]

Tara strong and Batman Beyond Barbara are the best.That’s how I envision the character in my mind. And Barbara’s later relationship with Bruce will never not be gross and wrong, given their history. I don’t care what fantasy Bruce Timm has about it...

[DeadMoon]

One of the best things about Barbara was her playing the proper role of the sidekick; one that connects with the hero through the audience's POV and personality

Bruce: What are you doing tonight?
Barbara: Same thing we do every night, Pinky
Bruce: What?
Barbara: Never mind...

[scoldize]

3:13 Let's be real, that coin should have killed Two-Face.

[jinpei]

Here's a head-scratcher for you: how did an unmasked Barbara swim herself and Gill back to shore without anyone seeing her? 🤔

[sipioc]

Would love to see Knightfall done in the Timverse style.