The Batman Episode 1.01: The Bat in the Belfry

The Batman finds himself dealing with a new breed of criminal when Joker takes over Arkham Asylum then plans to fly a hot air balloon filled with Joker Gas--a toxin that leaves its victims in a strange "rictus" state--and release its contents all over Gotham!

Cast

 * Rino Romano as Batman / Bruce Wayne
 * Kevin Michael Richardson as The Joker
 * Alastair Duncan as Alfred Pennyworth
 * Steve Harris as Detective Ethan Bennett
 * Ming-Na as Detective Ellen Yin
 * Victor Brandt as Rupert Thorne
 * Miguel Sandoval as Thug #1

Credits

 * Story by Duane Capizzi
 * Written by Duane Capizzi
 * Directed by Seung Kim
 * Music Composed by Thomas Chase

Trivia

 * There is a laughing fish in the harbor.


 * Ellen is from Metropolis, Superman's city


 * Ellen and Ethan jumped into a moat with lots of security features, but triggered none

Quotes

 * Joker: I was feeling a little screw-loose, so I let myself in

-Joker to a bomb technician.


 * Batman: Stop this thing, Joker!


 * Joker: With what brake?

-Batman ordering Joker to stop his balloon


 * Joker: (while fighting Batman) You know, I really love this place. My hide-out's a shambles. And these digs just scream me! (tired of fighting) Ok, take back the asylum, but mark my words: This town has happy days ahead!

-Joker fights Batman for Arkham asylum


 * Batman: Who are you?


 * Joker: Joker.


 * Batman: Not what, who. (Tries to smear off Joker's make-up, but it won't come off)


 * Joker: Smear free. It's perma-clown. (Sees that Batman isn't laughing) Oh, tough crowd.

-Batman first sees the Joker


 * Ethan: Last night ... I saw the Batman.

(Alfred drops a vase in surprise)


 * Alfred: Not to worry. Only a ming

-Ethan tells Bruce what he did last night