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BTAS #23: Mask of the Phantasm (Patreon)

Published:
2026-09-22 19:45:10
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2026-10

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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm absolutely lived up to the hype!

I really enjoyed getting to see a more personal side of Bruce and the choices that shaped him into Batman. The flashbacks, the mystery surrounding the Phantasm, and especially the emotional weight of Bruce’s past all worked so well together.

And honestly… I was NOT prepared for how emotional this one was. XD There were definitely a few moments where I just sat there like, “Oh… Bruce is really going through it.”

This was such a great Batman story, and I can understand why it’s so beloved by fans of the series. Easily one of the most memorable Batman experiences I’ve had so far.

I also did NOT expect the Joker to be included in this story! It really goes to show just how deeply the Joker is connected to Bruce’s past and how much of an impact he has had on his life.

Drop your thoughts below, and enjoy the ride!

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KrakenKing

And with this movie, we wrap up the year of 1993 in the DCAU, and what an eventful one it was for Batman (currently 30)! A brief timeline to clarify when things have taken place so far: - 1963: Bruce is born. - 1971: Bruce (8) watches Thomas and Martha be shot to death in Crime Alley. - 1972: The Grey Ghost production studio burns down. - 1980: Bruce (16) leaves Gotham to train, first remaining in America to learn magic, misdirection, theatrics, and traps, then to Japan to learn martial arts and other physical training. - 1983: Bruce (20) returns to Gotham (presumably entering university), Mask of the Phantasm flashbacks occur. - 1992: BTAS starts in late summer/ early fall, Bruce 29. *Regarding Bruce’s wobbly age: we know, thanks to Batman Beyond, that Bruce’s birthday is around late summer, likely August, so his age during an event depends on whether it’s the prior or latter half of a year.* *Addressing the Robin timeframe: given that Dick was in college during Christmas of 1992, we may assume that he had just finished his first semester and was about 17-18 years old. Given this, we can surmise that he was born around 1974 and then Bruce adopted Dick anywhere between 1984-1986, around 10-12 years old (I’d lean towards 1985-1986, to give Bruce those first 1-2 years on his own.*

JD Dumas

We're never told the specifics about how both Andrea and Joker made it out alive, or how Batman's name was cleared for the murders. There was an issue of the tie-in comic that attempted to tie up those loose ends, but the general rule with the DCAU tie-in comics is 'You can consider them canon if you want, but nothing that happens in them is ever referenced in the shows or movies, so it doesn't matter'. I think the film works better with the ambiguity, what about you? On a more personal note, Halloween is a little over a month away, and this year it falls on a Saturday, which makes it doubly special. Any plans for a special Halloween themed reaction that day? If not, I have some suggestions. 1. The Batman vs Dracula: I know you havened seen 'The Batman' yet, but while it does take place in the same continuity the film is largely self-contained. The events of the movie are never addressed in the show, and the movie doesn't spoil any major events of plotlines from the show. Plus, it's Batman fighting Count Dracula. Need I say more? 2. Batman: The Doom that came to Gotham: An Elseworlds story that combines Batman and H.P. Lovecraft. Need I say more? 3. Hellboy: The Sword of Storms: There's actually a second animated Hellboy movie called 'Blood and Iron' that might be more thematically appropriate since it's about Vampires. However, I genuinely think 'Sword of Storms' is the better of the two films, but I could be biased since it's about Yokai. Also, Ron Pearlman reprises his role as Hellboy. Need I say more? Anyway, you've got plenty of time to think it over.

KrakenKing

Bro I put the comic in the watch order specifically because it’s one of the few issues considered canon by the writers and you just spoiled the whole thing. 😭

JD Dumas

I swear to God, I didn't know that. I'm sorry. :(

KrakenKing

Edit it just in case. 😭

JD Dumas

There. Happy now? Not like he was ever gonna read any of those comics anyway. Besides, it was a stupid idea anyway. The film works better with ambiguity.

Drifting Cloudymon

If you ever do more DCAU shows, mainly Superman the Animated Series, you’ll hear Andrea’s voice again because her VA voices Lois Lane in Superman and Justice League animated shows.

KrakenKing

I actually didn’t know this, wow.

Anriku

We learn something new every day. Even those deep in the lore. ;)

Anriku

Absolutely fantastic movie. So he really did meet Andrea shortly after beginning his vigilantism. We can see why he was so conflicted. Appreciate the timeline.

Anriku

I'd be down for a Halloween themed reaction. Aren't those usually movies, though? The HP Lovecraft Batman one sounds wicked! I'll need to look into that.

JD Dumas

What do you mean? I just recommended three movies.

Anriku

Might be a bit of an obstacle since they're longer than usual. Would have to find a slot for it. How long are the ones you suggested?

JD Dumas

The Batman vs Dracula is 84 minutes long. The Doom that came to Gotham is 86 minutes long. And Hellboy Sowrd of Storms is 77 minutes long.

KrakenKing

I say that he should hold off on ‘The Batman vs Dracula’ for now as that’s tied to ‘The Batman’ animated series, which he may watch eventually.

JD Dumas

I merely offered it as one possible option. Besides, it is a largely self-contained story that gives away none of the plotlines of the show. And it's not like he hasn't done similar things before. Remember when he watched the Ben 10 x Generator Rex crossover before watching Generator Rex?

Anriku

I'm looking at The Doom that came to Gotham. Thats doable. I'm doing an inazuma eleven movie before starting the sequel and thats 1.5 hours.

JD Dumas

Okay. But just to make sure we're on the same page, you do realize I was talking about watching the movie on Halloween, right? As in, over a month from now.

Anriku

Yep. I'll end up doing it closer to then if I do it. Wouldn't be on Halloween unless I don't have plans. Lol. It would drop on Halloween either way.

JD Dumas

Fair enough. I hope I didn't come off as condescending. It's just that at certain parts of this conversation, it felt like we weren't on the same page.

Anriku

Nah. You're good dude. I didn't think you were condescending. No worries.