If you grew up watching the Batman Animated Series, then you'll thrill to read this collection of tales set in that cartoon universe. This collection of tales begins with Mad Love- a yarn in which the Joker's girlfriend, Harley Quinn, decides the best way to have Mr. J all to herself is to eliminated the Batman. Taking it's inspiration from the classic Denny O'Neil- Neal Adams story "Death has a 1,000 Faces."
Then there are reprints of the two Batman Animated Series Annuals that focus on a host of Batman baddies, such as Roxy Rocket, Scarface, Ra's Al Ghul, and many more. Both annuals are fantastic but it's the second annual which is a Jack Kirby tribute with the Batman taking on the Demon's Hand by teaming with the Demon, Etrigan.
There's also a handful of really clever TAS shorts that ranges from a Two-Face love story to a Christmas adventure starring Batgirl and Harvey Bullock!
I thought this was a really good collection of tales. It's not all kid friendly as there are some very suggestive parts in the Mad Love story and plenty of sex and swears in the Two-Face story. Everything else is appropriate for all ages.
My copy was pretty beat up. I found it at a used book store and I am sure it has had lots of love. Some pages were falling out and the last 3 pages of the Two-face story was ripped out! I don't know how that story finished up!!!!
A very fun trip down memory lane, especially since the Animated Series isn't running on the Hub right now. Thus it's my first Christmas in forever where I won't get to watch "Christmas with the Joker." So, sad.
Worth Consuming!
Rating: 9 out of 10 stars.
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