ICYMI: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm to be Re-Released in 4K Uktra HD For 30th Anniversary

 

One of the most critically acclaimed Batman origin movies and adventures is getting a new release in time for its 30th anniversary. “Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm” - the DC animated movie released in 1993 will now be available in 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray and Digital - giving fans a new remastered release of the animated film set in the “Batman: The Animated Series” universe and seeing the Dark Knight face off against a new foe and The Joker while also rekindling his romance with a lost love from his past.

The new release will also have a new special feature spotlighting the late great Kevin Conroy, aka the voice of Batman himself who passed away late last year.

Batman/ Catwoman finally arrives on December 2020 as part of DC Black Label imprint

After nearly a year of postponement and no word of when it would finally hit comic shops, Tom King and Clay Mann's "Batman/ Catwoman" series is finally seeing going to see release literally before the year ends -- with the first issue of the planned 12 issue run hitting comic book shops and retailers this December.

Following the on and off relationship between Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle, the series is a continuation of Tom King's run on Batman -- which highlighted that Bat Cat romance and their ill-fated wedding which was sabotaged and manipulated behind the scenes by a group of villains led by Bane and Flashpoint Batman. The run is also set to introduce Phantasm, aka Andrea Beaumont, into the DC Universe proper for the first time. Beaumont was Bruce Wayne's love interest and fiancee in the Batman: The Animateds Series film "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm", so her inclusion and role in the DC Black Label series will be interesting and a compelling reason to collect the limited series run. For more information and details, check out Newsarama.

Batman/ Catwoman will run from December 2020 to November 2021, with a hiatus on June 2021 to make way for a "Batman/ Catwoman Special" to be released that same month.

R.I.P Martin Pasko - comic book and TV writer of shows like Cheers, TMNT, Batman: The Animated Series, and more

The comic book and television world lost a legend recently, as Canadian writer and editor Martin Pasko passed away at the age of 65 - according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. The news of his passing was posted by his longtime friend and collaborator Alan Brennert - whom he co-founded "Fantazine" with.

Pasko's career has spanned decades, working mostly with DC Comics on Superman titles, as well as stints in Action Comics, Justice League of America, and Saga of the Swamp Thing. He'd also be the co-creator of the mid-1970's revamp of Dr. Fate, and helped revitalize the popularity of Wonder Woman.

In addition to comics, Pasko also had a career in television and animated shows as a writer, contributing to programs like the sitcom Cheers, The Twilight Zone, and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. He also worked in animated shows like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, G.I.Joe, and Batman: The Animated Series. He co-wrote the story for the animated movie of the latter, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm too.

His creative legacy will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace and thank you, Martin Pasko.

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm will be coming to Blu-Ray

One of the most beloved Batman animated movies is FINALLY coming to Blu-Ray, as Superherohype reports that Warner Archive has announced that "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" will be released in 1080p HD Remaster format this July. Those that remember this 1993 animated movie classic know that it is the first film featurette to spin off the highly successful "Batman: The Animated Series" continuity - and features Kevin Conroy as Batman/ Bruce Wayne encountering a new murderous vigilante called The Phantasm that targets crooked criminals with ties to his past - involving an old love and a certain Clown Prince of Crime that is iconically voiced by Mark Hamill.

No specific release date has come for Batman: Mask of the Phantasm yet in Blu-Ray.

Throwback Thursday: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

Exactly twenty years ago, Warner Bros., DC Comics, and legendary Batman: The Animated Series creator Bruce Timm delivered quite the Christmas present to loyal Batfans on Christmas Day, as the very first full-length Batman animated feature was released in theaters and brought a new unique and original vision to The Dark Knight in cinema.

That movie was Batman: Mask of The Phantasm, released on December 25, 1993.

Heavily inspired by the classic Batman origin story "Batman: Year One" but spinning into an original tale of its own, Mask of the Phantasm saw the Caped Crusader taking on a mysterious new for called "The Phantasm", who left a trail of death on its path by slaying some old and retired mob bosses of Gotham City. Falsely accused of the murders, Batman relentlessly pursues this new criminal, but his mission is complicated by the return of a lost love, as well as the lingering presence of his eternal arch-nemesis, The Joker. In order to solve this case, The Dark Knight must piece together clues from his past and the present, and see whether he can rekindle an old romance at the same time...

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) - Theatrical Trailer

Literally a blast from the past and perfect for Throwback Thursday this Christmas week, Mask of the Phantasm is literally one, if not THE BEST Batman animated film that has appeared in the Caped Crusader's long and thriving history. Featuring the immortal voices of Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark "Luke Skywalker" Hamill as The Joker, this animated film opened doors and showed the potential of the then young and thriving DC Animated Universe, and helped keep the Batman hype and interest alive following the previous year's live-action release of Tim Burton's Batman film sequel, Batman Returns. The animation was luscious, and the OST was simply memorable and breathtaking, especially with music artist Tia Carrere's ending theme for the film, "I Never Even Told You".

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm - I Never Even Told You

Happy Twenty Years, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm... And prepare for Batman's 75th Anniversary next year!