While the fabled Batman Vs. Superman feature film script may never make it to the big screen, the two superheroes square off at retail today as volumes of their respective animated TV series battle the forces of evil on DVD. Batman: The Animated Series–Volume Two and Superman: The Animated Series— Volume One are now available from Warner Home Video.
Fans of the Dark Knight can pick up the deluxe four-disc Batman set, featuring 28 episodes from the acclaimed, Emmy-winning series (1992-1995). These adventures put gillionaire Bruce Wayne and his spandex-clad alter ego up against all the villains you love to hate, including Catwoman, the Penguin, the Riddler and the Joker. DVD extras include commentary on four episodes, the featurette Robin Rising, a look at the many other denizens of Gotham City and a featurette on the voices behind the characters, whichinclude Kevin Conroy (Batman), Melissa Gilbert (Batgirl), Mark Hamill (The Joker) and Ron Perlman (Clayface). The compilation lists for $44.98.
The two-disc release of 1996’s Superman: The Animated Series–Volume One offers 18 episodes of the popular series, beginning with the Man of Steel’s arrival on Earth, his extraordinary boyhood in Smallville and his quest to protect the world against villains such as Lex Luthor and the Weather Wizard and the Toyman. Bonus materials include commentary on four episodes and the featurettes include Superman: Learning to Fly and Building the Mythology: Superman’s Supporting Cast. The toon was produced by Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Glen Murakami and Bruce Timm. Voice actors featured include Tim Daly as Superman, Dana Delaney as Lois Lane and Clancy Brown as Lex Luthor. The set carries a suggested retail price of $26.99.
Another animated TV series arriving on home video today is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex–Volume 4, featuring four episodes from the small-screen outgrowth of Mamoru Oshii’s cyberpunk anime classic. Extras include Interviews with the production team and voice actors. From Manga Ent., Bandai Ent., and Anchor Bay, the release lists for $24.99.
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