Batman: Mask of the Phantasm - Bat-May

Bat-May 2024 kicks off with Mask of the Phantasm! Does this Batman classic still hold up over 30 years later? Join Walter and find out now!

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (also known as Batman: The Animated Movie – Mask of the Phantasm) is a 1993 American animated romantic superhero film featuring the DC Comics character Batman. It was directed by Eric Radomski and Bruce Timm, and written by Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Martin Pasko, and Michael Reaves. The film is based on Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995) and is the first original theatrical film produced by Warner Bros. Animation before eventually establishing the additional Warner Bros. Feature Animation division for theatrical productions afterwards. Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Bob Hastings and Robert Costanzo reprise their voice roles from Batman: The Animated Series, joined by Dana Delany, Hart Bochner, Stacy Keach Jr., Abe Vigoda, Dick Miller and John P. Ryan.

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[ChannelAwesome]

BAT-MAY is What are your thoughts on Mask of the Phantasm?

[NyGeL_Derey]

"I didn't count on being happy" is such a great line delivered with so much emotion

[lnsman]

For me, the scene where Joker fights Andrea and chooses a piece of baloney instead of a knife to hit her *captures the very essence* of the character. This *IS* the Joker in all his hilarious and terrifying glory.

[shainewhite]

The Best Batman Movie Ever Made!
RIP, Kevin Conroy, Batman/Bruce Wayne
RIP, John P. Ryan, Buzz Bronski.
RIP, Dick Miller, Chuckie Sol.
RIP, Abe Vigoda, Salvatore Velestra.
RIP, Efrem Zimbalist Jr, Alfred.
RIP, Bob Hastings, Commissioner Gordon.
RIP, Lloyd Bochner, Mayor Hamilton Hill.
RIP, Arlene Sorkin, Harley Quinn.
RIP, Michael Ansara, Mr Freeze.
RIP, Richard Moll, Two Face.
RIP, Adam West, The Grey Ghost.
RIP, Shirley Walker, Composer.
RIP, David Warner, Ra's Al Ghul.

[HippeusOmega]

I think this movie has the best Mark Hamill Joker laugh when Joker sees all the explosions going off and just does that epic laugh.

[janeyrevanescence]

I read an interview somewhere that Kevin Conroy (may he rest in peace) channeled a piece of his own past when he was recording the “I didn’t count on being happy” scene. As best I can remember, when Conroy was a teenager, his father (who was an alcoholic) attempted suicide and was in the hospital for a long time. Conroy sat with him during the time his father was comatose and talked to him.

Conroy channeled that dark memory into his performance.

[MrBigtank]

Bruce Wayne asking his parents for forgiveness for finding happiness and love. Damn Man Damn...😢

[MrWaspMan]

Bat-May is back for one more round! Mask of the Phantasm is LITERALLY the best Batman movie EVER. The mystery, and the action are amazing, and Conroy and Hamill give some of their best performances. I've yet to see any on the live action movies live up to this standard. Although Dark Knight comes closest.

[mysterion]

Joker: Hello? Hello operator? I believe my party's been... disconnected. (Maniacal laughter)

[nicksmyth]

I always thought the flashback showing Andrea discovering “Jack Napier” killed her father is so underrated. Not only is it a great scream by Dana Delany, but it truly shows how evil Joker was even before his transformation. No laugh, no monologue, just calmly walking by Andrea, listening to her scream, then taking one of her apples. His smile isn’t even that wide, it was like killing that man meant nothing

[gdn]

Ironically, I think the writing on Mask of the Phantasm made it feel less cartoony than the live action Batman movies of the same time, obviously to their credit. I don’t know that I really believe it’s the best Batman movie either, but it gave us all a glimpse at how good the Timmverse (and 2D animation as a whole) could really be. It set a high bar.

[grapeshot]

Without a doubt one of the best if not the best Joker performances by Mark Hamill.

[DaveMcFly]

Conroy's delivery of the line "Leave Andrea, now, please" is amazing how he shifts from Batman back to Bruce when he says Please was always been one of the best line deliveries in a Batman movie or show.

[Branchout]

One of the greatest Batman movies ever made.
R.I.P. Kevin Conroy, you really helped craft a masterpiece.
As of 2024, we still miss you.
🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇

[charlessaint]

This and the 1989 movie, we watched them countless times as children.

[jp]

Under the Red Hood is another one that has a strong case for the title of the best animated Batman film ever.

[FreudianLisp]

"Time to pay for your sins, Mr. Bronski". Always loved that graveyard scene.

[Deadpoolzilla]

"Who are you?! "I'm first". Happy Bat-may.

[paulc]

RIP the late great Kevin Conroy. Thank you, Kevin xxx.

[Nasser]

RIP Arleen Sorkin and Richard Moll. They're both hanging out with Kevin Conroy ;)