Batman By the Numbers: Return of the Joker (2000) Review

Published: May 21, 2024, 4:01 a.m.

There\u2019s arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman.\xa0 No matter how many times he\u2019s been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City\u2019s greatest defender.\xa0 With so much Bat content out there, there\u2019s plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank!\xa0 This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman\u2019s history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.

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Join host\xa0Daniel Cohen, Pop Break\u2019s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only\xa0Dark Knight.\xa0 From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned.\xa0 Bottom-line: If you\u2019re a Batman fan, this is required listening.

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We\u2019re going back to the animated well this week, and it\u2019s a big one!\xa0 Daniel is joined once again by the Director of Podcasting of the pop break, Alex Marcus, as the two look at the very memorable 2000 animated film, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker.If you\u2019re a fan of the 90s era animated world of Batman (who isn\u2019t?), this is your episode.\xa0 Daniel and Alex break down their overall thoughts on Batman Beyond, discuss the iconic flashback sequence in the film that harkens back to the animated series, and yes, they open the episode by discussing the two versions of the film. Check out this link to see the video from Watchtower Database comparing the two versions, which Dan & Alex frequently mention in the episode.

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The two delve deep into the character of Terry McGinnis, Tim Drake\u2019s role in the story, and analyze the eternal battle between Batman and Joker, with Daniel coming in with a hot take on the famed flashback sequence.

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While Batman Beyond is known for being set in the future of the Batman world, plenty of time is spent on what makes the Batman and Joker conflict work so well, which is front and center in this movie.

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Batman Beyond.\xa0 Robin chatter.\xa0 Batman and Joker.\xa0 Is this Mark Hamill\u2019s best turn as the Joker?\xa0 Seems like we got some vintage Batman talk on this one!\xa0 Give it a listen!