A sequel to the 1992 film batman returns and the third installment of warner bros. Consider batmans torso bulletproof, but it still hurts a lot to be shot and can cause enough damage to be. This series is effectively the beginning of the dc animated universe that includes, among others, the two justice league series, superman the animated series and batman beyond. Batman bruce wayne voiced by kevin conroy and 10 others.
For an extra that should have been included, check out the batman. Animation and its creators, i do not own any rights of batman. With just a sixshooter and a hunting knife, hex saves the railroad and the entire country, and its all just part of the job. April 29, 2010 burbank, ca warner premieres eighth motion comics series jonah hex rated. Incarnations view all 7 versions of jonah hex on btva. Josh brolin shares behindthescenes throwback to jonah hex. That would be the final volume of batman adventures, alternately written by ty templeton and dan slott. It is notable for introducing the western bounty hunter jonah hex to the series continuity, although this would be his only appearance on the series. While there have been several animated projects based upon dc comics characters over the decades, what is commonly accepted as the dc animated universe consists of the stable of tv series and films that spin off from batman. Showdown was the 78th produced episode overall and the th episode produced in the second season. Developed by bruce timm, paul dini, and mitch brian, and produced by warner bros. Hex pursued duvall to ras al ghuls airship the phoenix, where they faced off.
Jonah hex first appearance in showdown batman the animated series. Batman forever is a 1995 american superhero film directed by joel schumacher and produced by tim burton, based on the dc comics character batman. Hex took on the saberwielding duvall with only a bowie knife. Hex was a gruff antihero with a deep personal code of honor that kept him on the side of good despite his violent tendencies. Jonah hex animated will appear as a bonus feature on the special edition bluray and 2disc special edition dvd release of batman. The episode shows a depth of storytelling and respect for the source material that is.
Based on a dc comic, jonah hex is a supernatural western packed with action. Batman and robin learn about the exploits of jonah hex an old west crimefighter who once dealt with the immortal ras al. It is notable for introducing the western bounty hunter jonah hex to the series. Jonah hex makes a brief appearance in teen titans go.
Welcome to adventures times eightyfifth installment, a look at animated heroes of the past. Animation and originally aired on fox from 1992 to 1995. A list of dc animated universe characters who first became prominent in batman. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Batman and bat familynote nightwing, batgirl, robin, alfred pennyworth batman alliesnote james gordon, harvey bullock, renee montoya. The animated series where he was alleged to be an ancestor of batman is about it. The two jonah hex series have different explanations, and it is unclear which is the canonical version of the story, if. The animated series episode showdown, which took place in 1883, just 6 years before gotham by gaslight. Like batman, jonah hex is an ordinary man who has forced himself to perform extraordinary feats in the name of justice. Dc entertainmentlegendary picturesweed road pictures loosely based on the character of the same name. This time, were looking at two cases of batman discerning a mystery plot. Josh brolin shares behindthescenes throwback to jonah hex batman.
The animated series showdown, justice league unlimited the once and future thing part 1, and batman. Lansdale, featuring thomas jane as disfigured bounty hunter jonah hex on the trail of a ruthless brothel madame. Before hexs capture of arkady duvall, he killed many outlaws. Instead of going back with batman, hex opted to remain on war world and kindled a relationship with lashina. An appearance of jonah hex means traveling to the old west but we are missing batman in the batman the animated series as ras al ghul. Jonah hex is a 2010 american western superhero film based on the dc comics character of the same name. Agents of the society of shadows infiltrate a retirement home and kidnap one of the elderly residents. Jonah hex film inspiration what era never having red the books, i was wondering if it could be clarified where the film adaptation most aptly drew its inspiration from. It is the fourth and final installment of warner bros.
Animation, it originally aired on fox kids from september 5, 1992, to september 15, 1995, with a total of 85 episodes. Jul 16, 20 because thats what showdown is, the first episode in a completely different, and never produced, jonah hex series. Jonah hex, an animated short directed by joaquim dos santos, was included on the batman. It is also the last episode of the show to feature ras al ghul. The episode shows a depth of storytelling and respect for the source material that is a rarity. Initially airing on september 12, 1995, it might too be called the jonah hex one. Ava duvernay to develop wings of fire animated series. Motion comics the ballad of jonah hex produced by vimeo motion comics moderator saint frantic. The animated series is an american television series based on the dc comics superhero batman, which was produced by warner bros. I was originally introduced to the character through the batman animated series.
Today, dc comics remembers its jonah hex series in three ways. Jonah s father, a physically abusive alcoholic, sells him into slavery to an apache tribe in exchange for either a pile of pelts jonah hex vol. This is a grittier animated series than previous iterations of batman animated series, so perhaps not great for anyone younger. Jonah hex is a gritty violent bounty hunter with a terrible facial scar who was active during the 19th century on the american western frontier. Ras al ghul narrates a story from his past in which jonah hex stops his plan to destroy the transcontinental railroad being completed in 1883, by using a war blimp.
Because thats what showdown is, the first episode in a completely different, and never produced, jonah hex series. The animated series showdown tv episode 1995 bill mckinney as jonah hex. The animated series is an american superhero animated television series based on the dc comics superhero batman. It was welcoming, it was attentiongrabbing because of its elegance not just in visual, its instantclassic style, but its. Showdown is an episode of the second season of batman. And back then, an old west episode felt odd, but it. The animated series season 3 ratings a list of 29 titles created 01 nov 2018 dcau a list of 359 titles. Scripted by renowned author joe lansdale and starring the voices of thomas jane hung, linda hamilton the terminator, michelletrachtenberg mercy, buffy the vampire slayer and michael rooker days of thunder, the dc. Animal instincts is a directtovideo animated superhero film and the first entry in the batman unlimited series. May 12, 2019 welcome to adventures times eightyfifth installment, a look at animated heroes of the past. The episode features a flashback tale as ras al ghul. It is the eighth feature in the dc universe animated original movies series. Showdown is the eightysecond episode of batman animated series.
What is the best order to watch the batman animated movies. And back then, an old west episode felt odd, but it all gels quite nicely. Theres a sector of fandom that resents batman animated series last episode showdown for hardly featuring batman. Animated jonah hex to kick off new line of dc universe short films. The animated series episode showdown, voiced by william mckinney, ras al ghul tells batman the story of jonah hex hunting for arkady duvall voiced by malcolm mcdowell, son of ras al ghul in the late 19th century hex s second appearance was in the justice league unlimited episode, the once and future thing part 1. The characters media penetration has been minimal a part in a dc comics roleplaying game and a guest spot in batman. See image of bill mckinney, the voice of jonah hex in batman. He also displayed expert handtohand fighting prowess as well as expert use of whips and lassos. Raised by his alcoholic father woodson hex, jonah was a. The writer, judd winick, also wrote the under the hood run in the monthly batman comic. Tv mature, which blends the ferocity of the old west with elements of the supernatural, comes to life today. They are interrupted by batman and robin, but manage to escape with their captive.
The original gray ghost wasnt a batman supporting character at all but rather villainous series of outlaws during the wild west era of the dcu. The animated series, an issue of batgirl has a man named clancy johnson assume the identity of the gray ghost in a desperate attempt to become batgirls sidekick. Rogue bounty hunter jonah hex is conscripted by the union army to help stop a former confederate general bent on. This was jonah hexs first appearance in the dc animated universe. Animated jonah hex to kick off new line of dc universe. The animated series bluray boxset, explaining why it is a such a good set to have in any home video collection. The second dc showcase animated short, jonah hex, will appear as a bonus feature on the special edition bluray and 2disc special edition dvd release of batman. The animated series, justice league unlimited and batman.
In 1883, hex tracked down ras al ghuls son arcady duvall to devils hole. The animated series was a world you couldnt look away from. In 1883, the elderly bounty hunter tracked down duvall to devils hole. Jonah hex debuts as eighth warner premiere motion comics series.
Directed by jimmy hayward, and written by neveldinetaylor, the film stars josh brolin in the title role, john malkovich, megan fox, michael fassbender, will arnett, michael shannon and wes bentley. Robin dick grayson voiced by loren lester and 5 others. Two characters outside of the normal batman canon, zatanna and jonah hex, appeared on the show, but. The animated series 199295, the first tv show in this continuity. Consider batman s torso bulletproof, but it still hurts a lot to be shot and can cause enough damage to be. Jonah hex is a 2010 short animated film, directed by joaquim dos santos and written by noted western comics writer joe r. List of films based on dc comics publications wikipedia. For the past few weeks, weve been examining a more obscure corner of batman. Jonah hex first appearance in showdown batman the animated. The gray ghost television show is alluded to, hinting that simon trent may exist in the mainstream dc universe. The brave and the bold return of the fearsome fangs, duel of the double crossers, the siege of starro.
Once i had that, i knew i had to have hex meet his modern day dcu counterpart, twoface. As a teenager, showdown served as my intro to jonah hex, the infamously scarred bounty hunter of the dc universe. It was released on may 12, 2015 on bluray, dvd and digital hd. The animated series arguably the bestloved batman animated show of all time. Before hex s capture of arkady duvall, he killed many outlaws. While the dynamic duo race to stop ras al ghul from performing a kidnapping, the wild west story of how one of his sons was opposed by the disfigured bounty hunter, jonah hex, is told. An elderly jonah hex appeared in the episode showdown voiced by william mckinney. Foi lancado,em 2010 o filme jonah hex, dirigido por jimmy hayward e contando no elenco com josh brolin como jonah hex, john malkovich como quentin turnbull e megan fox. The 52 second intro gives you a clue of what themes will feature in the series.
Jonah hex was an outlaw, and later a bounty hunter in the late 1800s. The animated series getting new posters, catwoman figure from mondo the dark. Jonah hex was a legendary bounty hunter on the american western frontier in the 19th century. Jonah hex is a 2010 short animated western action film directed by joaquim dos santos and written by noted western comics writer joe r. Created in 1971 by john albano and tony dezuniga as one of the later additions to their western line up, jonah hex is an unrepentant. I chose the suggestion to team up hex with the gotham by gaslight batman.
Jonah hex was a remarkable marksman and was able to use his twin pistols to so efficiently that he was shown to be able to shoot multiple batarangs out of midflight. Armed with a hunting knife against duvalls sword, hex fights him into submission, proving that its not the size of the weapon, but how you use it. He appears again, as a much younger man, in the episode the once and future thing part one. Batman and robin learn about the exploits of jonah hex an old west. I decided to use the old, haggardlooking jonah hex as he appeared in the batman. His reputation as the deadliest man alive followed him everywhere, and he killed hundreds of men up until his death. The animated series e em outro da justice league unlimited. Jonah hex was a legendary bounty hunter on the american old west in the 19th century. Batman the animated series is often considered to be one of the best versions of batman ever to be animated. Jonah hex was voiced by bill mckinney for the animated series batman and adam baldwin for justice league unlimited. May, 2019 batman animated series showdown is going to be aired soon. Ava duvernay is developing an animated series based on the popular middle school book series wings of fire for warner bros. The animated series episode showdown, voiced by william mckinney, ras al ghul tells batman the story of jonah hex hunting for arkady duvall voiced by malcolm mcdowell, the son of ras al ghul in the late 19th century.
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