Batman: The Brave and the Bold - "Battle of the Superheroes"

Batman: The Brave and the Bold is a animated television series developed by James Tucker and Michael Jelenic. It premiered on November 14, 2008 and is still in production airing on the Cartoon Network. The cartoon centers around Batman's character and his various "team ups" with different superheroes working together to solve crimes and to stop the evil schemes of numerous super-villains. The show is split into two parts: A short adventure before the theme song, followed by the main adventure. The majority of the episodes are one-shot/stand-alone. Lana Lang makes a very brief, but memorable appearance in this series during its third season in the episode titled "Battle of the Superheroes."

Episode Title: "Battle of the Superheroes" [Cartoon Short Intro: "The Mummy Crime Fighters"]

Written by: Steven Melching

Directed by: Ben Jones

Produced by: James Tucker & Michael Jelenic

Animated by: Jake Castorena, Tim Eldred, Ben Jones, Chuck Patton, & Andy Surano

Season: 3     Episode#: 53

Production Running Time: 22 min

Broadcast Original Channel: Cartoon Network

Original Air Date: March 25, 2011

Starring Cast: Batman: Diedrich Bader • Superman: Roger Rose

Episode Synopsis:

A series of rare gem thefts takes Batman to Superman's home turf of Metropolis. Superman and Batman learn of Lex Luthor's involvement with the thefts and is quickly apprehended. Superman invites Batman to "stick around" Metropolis figuring "it would be fun to work together again." Batman agrees and they embark in a series of battles with some of Superman's great opponents such as Metallo, Mister Mxyzptlk, and Toyman. Then, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen receive a couple of mysterious gifts that unbeknown to them alters Superman's behavior. Batman searches for a way to undo the effects and in the process ignites one super 'battle of the superheroes.'

Episode/Lana Lang Fun Facts:

*This episode contains a lot of cool references, nods, and winks to Superman's Silver-Age comics. For instance, the scene where Lana appears with Superman is an homage to the comic "Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #26":

*This is what Superman says to Lois during the "Lana Lang" scene - "It serves you right Lois, after all of the love schemes you pulled to get me to marry you!" ~ Superman

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