Killer Croc claims that he once was holed up in a quarry when Batman turned up. ◄ Previously produced In one shot he also has a four (two times two) and is seen pouring "half and half" in his coffee. Acting angry, as though the spray was useless, Penguin ducked into the aviary. After Batman frees Catwoman from her restraints and Harley is arrested, the two then go to the roof of the building where Catwoman displays her gratitude and obvious affection for Batman. They force the Joker to reveal where Catwoman is being held. Too distracted at this point with Catwoman, nobody saw Batman use the rod to escape from the chair — too late, as the Joker was already fleeing the studio. None of the hummingbirds have feet, although this was probably just to make them easier to animate. Season 2 Episode 18 While hiding out from the police, the Joker, Two-Face,and Killer Crocgather at the criminals-only bar the Stacked Deckto play cards and swap stories and share theories about their mutual nemesis. Two-Face staged a robbery of the Gotham Mint for "$2,000,000 in two dollar bills". Finally, it's time for the Joker to give his anecdote and he starts telling them how his gang once caught Batman and strapped him to an electric chair. Rated: Fiction K - English - Humor/Adventure - Killer Croc, Oswald C./Penguin, Poison Ivy, Two-Face - Words: 3,995 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 4 - Published: 10/19/2018 - Status: Complete - id: 13097718 At this point, Killer Croc stands up saying "I don't think so" in a different voice, and proceeds to throw the Joker across the room, revealing himself to be Batman in disguise. Pretending to attempt a break-in to the aviary caught Batman's attention, and the Penguin sprayed Batman with a red gas out of his infamous "Umbrella Gun". While hiding out from the police, the Joker, the Penguin, Two-Face, and Killer Croc gather at the criminals-only bar, the Stacked Deck, to play cards, swap stories, and share theories about their mutual nemesis. Batman lunged at Two-Face ineffectively, and was restrained by his henchmen. Production Number: Croc's "almost got 'im" story sounds absurd here, but in the later episode "Sideshow" Croc really did "almost get" Batman this way.Had he not been injured and delirious, he likely would have killed the hero with nothing more than a rock. The fast-acting poison knocked the creature out and Batman was free to apprehend the Penguin who had escaped via his umbrella-chopper. Based off other similar party games like “Werewolf” or “Mafia,” “Almost Got Im’" is unique in how it adds a poker element. https://batmantheanimatedseries.fandom.com/wiki/Almost_Got_%27Im?oldid=26193. We’re up to ELITE EIGHT MATCH-UP #1: ALMOST GOT ’IM (Fred’s No. "Almost Got 'Im" is the thirty-fifth episode of Batman: The Animated Series. Despite being stunned by the poison and nearly defeated, though, the Caped Crusader was still able to escape, although the Penguin got away. “I love it when all the villains get together; it’s why the Batman ’66 movie is so great. Here’s FINAL FOUR MATCH-UP #1: ALMOST GOT ’IM (Fred’s No. Location: Fateful highway. One player is secretly Batman. Its sealed but there is a slit that cracked opened on the side of the plastic. Harley attempts to escape by turning on the conveyer belt, forcing Batman to choose between apprehending her and saving Catwoman. Animation Services by: “Almost Got ‘Im” is the first episode to portray Poison Ivy as a feminist as well as an environmentalist. At this point, Killer Croc reveals that he is actually Batman in disguise. If it landed face down, Batman would be squashed. There, Ivy attacked Batman with the gas, successfully weakened him, and almost unmasked him. The Pussy Kins Cat Food factory is a reference to a scene in the Looney Tunes short, Claws in the Lease. (Without letting go of her, Batman shuts off the electricity, stopping the cat food machine.) Dong Yang Animation Co., LTD. ◄ Previously aired However, it would seem Batman placed himself in great danger to get this information, as he now finds himself alone in a bar confronted by his deadliest foes, all itching to get him and in a perfect position to do so. Airdate: Catwoman, starting to gain on him, was knocked out from behind by Harley Quinn. Batman subsequently captured her. (Catwoman is distracted by the sound of a siren, and turns to see Batman swinging away) Dejected, Croc mutters, "It was a big rock". Poison Ivy: It's been a long time, Harvey. 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Two-Face activated the device, sending Batman flying through the air-which depending on how it lands will either crush Batman to a pulp or break every bone in his body; but Batman managed to snatch Two-Face's lucky coin and used the jagged edge to cut the ropes and free himself. Catwoman: Well, I'd like to think our relationship isn't just restricted to saving each other from freaks and weirdos, and that maybe we'd have a place for each other without Gotham, without the freaks, maybe without masks. But for sheer criminal genius, none surpasses my latest ornothologically-inspired entoilment. "Birds of a Feather" The first time was in ", Killer Croc proves to have a fascination with assaulting Batman with rocks, suggesting it as a punishment for Batman in the episode ", Having been disguised as Killer Croc throughout the whole episode, Batman portrays him as stupid. Its the first published app of Harley Quinn. Synopsis for "Almost Got 'Im" The Joker, Two-Face, Killer Croc and the Penguin are sitting down in … The price has been fluctuating pretty wildly for a … The Almost Got ‘im Card Game is a lot like Werewolf or Mafia, with a poker-ish layer on top. Almost got 'im". Unfortunately for the Trickster, she’s not going to be … He then says that he threw a rock at him. In desperation, Batman grabbed one of the poisoned hummingbirds and used it as a weapon to stab the cassowary, incapacitating it. Two-Face doubts that Batman is one person. Almost Got 'Im is an episode of the first season of Batman: The Animated Series. Unfortunately for the villains, however, Batman literally turned the tables on them. Early on, he removes Batman's utility belt, yet it sporadically reappears on Batman throughout the sequence; the first time, with Two-Face actually holding it in his hands. Episode images (14) But I guess you'll always come in second. It is divided into dialogue sections for better comprehension. 635 Favourites. However, he programmed the Batmobile to run down Ivy, and pulled an oxygen mask from the vehicle. (She leans forward to kiss him) Batman: Maybe. The Penguin then sent a giant cassowary after him which began tearing through Batman's costume with its talons. With his assistant Harley Quinn at his side, the Joker demonstrated that the chair was activated through the power of laughter. The giant penny appears to have grown much larger in size throughout the rest of its appearances in the DCAU. 35 Batman went to save the people in the set but was overpowered and strapped to a "laugh-powered electric chair" which would fry him with electricity that rose in voltage the more the audience laughed. Next produced ► Two-Face: If it hadn't been for this blasted coin, I woulda got him! Harley: Gee, Batman, what are you gonna do? Batman is able to grab Two-Face's coin unnoticed when he is captured, and uses it to cut the ropes. Batman smiles then dives off of the building, leaving Catwoman standing by herself. Two-Face then tells how he had captured Batman and flipped his coin, which landed on bad heads. "Terror in the Sky" He does the same thing later in ". Killer Croc believes that Batman is a robot, much to the skepticism of the other villains. Airdate Order: Batman successfully manages to both save Catwoman and apprehend Harley Quinn. Two-Face: Half of me wants to strangle you. Two-Face took Batman's utility belt, strapped him to a giant penny and placed it on a catapult. Almost Got 'Im is an episode of the first season of Batman: The Animated Series. Directed by Eric Radomski. “Almost Got ‘Im” (season 1, episode 46, originally aired November 11, 1992) We've seen Batman's rogues intersect in the past, but we've seen nowhere near the level of interaction as we do in “Almost Got 'Im,” Paul Dini's brilliant love letter to the over-the-top deathtraps that characterized early Batman stories. The Penguin turned a zoo aviary into a home for dangerous birds in a plot to kill Batman. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. There I was, holed up in this quarry, when Batman came nosing around. "Almost Got 'Im" Batman leapt clear of the giant penny's landing, and apprehended the crooks. He also cheats by looking at Two-Face's hand. Bye. Batman, finding the machine's power switch, is able to capture Harley and rescue Catwoman. If it landed face up, his bones would shatter. Joker & Penguin: (Catching her drift) Ah... Joker: The fact of the matter is, we each have an "Almost Got' Im" Batman story. 1) vs. FEAT OF CLAY (Ryan’s No. Fortunately for Batman, Catwoman arrived in time to rescue him from the Joker’s clutches. Help! Batman gives a signal and suddenly, the villains are confronted with multiple loaded guns as it is revealed that every other patron of the bar is a police officer, among them Harvey Bullock and Commissioner Gordon. Two-Face: To hit you with a truck. It features seven of Batman's rogues gallery, with four of them telling the stories of their "best" attempts at killing their mutual enemy, and an ending leading to a singular plot twist. Anyone else want to go? 2) Written by Paul Dini. Batman: I owed you. Harley: Heh, heh... good call. The Joker, Two-Face, Killer Croc and the Penguin are sitting down in a dimly lit club playing poker. With the other stories told, the Joker announces that his "almost got 'im" tale is unquestionably the grandest and most successful—especially because it … Before Batman Adventures #12, this was released 3months prior! Two-Face doubts that Batman is one person. Batman: The Animated Series – Almost Got 'Im Card Game — a variant on the popular Werewolf-style deduction game inspired by the memorable Batman: The Animated Series episode "Almost Got 'Im" — adds a poker element to the proceedings, requiring participants to craft poker hands to activate their special abilities when the lights go out. after all is said and done you’ve never walked you’ve never run you’re a winner. Batman picked up one of the unconscious hummingbirds and stabbed the cassowary in the leg. She coyly smiles, "I almost got 'im.". Harley Quinn, Almost Got 'Im (Western 1993) 1st Appearance Harley Quinn, in Near Mint condition. Croc doesn't like being made a fool of and lunges at Ivy, but she knees him in the crotch and Croc decides to behave. Chapter: No Regrets. Batman Adventures "Almost Got 'IM!". It was a quiet night in Dorium Maldovar's bar, and in a slightly shaded corner sat five individuals at a round table sipping drinks and playing some futuristic sophisticated game of cards. The episode first aired on FOX Kids on November 10th, 1992. She succeeded in getting the drop on Batman, but Batman used the remote control on his Batmobile to chase Ivy up a tent pole, trapping her. The Joker cracks a joke at Poison Ivy about her use of "exploding pumpkins". Poison Ivy: And? Two-Face's story is based on an original deathtrap from the comics where both Batman and. Almost got ‘im by David Willis on October 17, 2013 at 12:01 am. The Joker's hand at the end is four aces and a Joker. Joker: Smaller words, please. Directed by Eric Radomski. As the villains are arrested, Batman goes to the cat food factory to find Catwoman, bound, gagged, and strapped to a conveyor belt. “Almost Got ‘Im” is a Paul Dini episode, and his tend to be pretty good. Once the villains finish telling their tales, the Joker reveals that he has since captured the Catwoman and had Harley tie her down to an assembly line at a cat food processing plant, where she was to be ground up and mixed with supplies of cat food. While hiding out from the police, The Joker, The Penguin, Two-Face, Poison Ivy and Killer Crocgather at the criminals-only Stacked Deck Club to play cards and swap stories about their mutual nemesis. Almost Got 'Im is an episode of season 1 of Batman. Eric Radomski Written by: Harley: (To Catwoman) I had a kitty once! Paul Dini You're still looking half-way decent. 131 Comments. The music played in the Stacked Deck Club is the same as in the diner in ". While being thrown back, Joker dropped the metal rod he was using to hold the sausage right on Batman's lap. I know mine's the best, but let's hear yours' anyway. The Joker then took over the show as host. "I Am the Night" ", Once Dent has finished his tale, Killer Croc tells about the time he encountered Batman in a quarry. Poison Ivy: And what does the other half want? (Can also be sold separately if … List of Batman: The Animated Series Episodes. Episode navigation It was an odd assortment of people, truly, and that was using the term lightly. Poison Ivy: I have this natural immunity to poisons, toxins, the pain and suffering of others. He took away Batman's Utility Belt and strapped him down to a giant penny which was resting upon an over-sized coin-flipping device. By Jaehthebird Watch. You're losing Croc. It is notable for being the second episode where various enemies of Batman are seen together in one single episode; the first one being The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne. “I love it when all the villains get together; it’s why the Batman ’66 movie is so great. The Joker and his gang took over and blocked off the set of a Gotham City late-night talk show, his gang holding the audience hostage. "Almost Got 'Im" is the 46th produced episode and the 35th episode aired. Overall: Whether you’re a gamer or not, Almost Got ‘Im is a must-have for any fan of Batman: The Animated Series. With the audience being forced to laugh at gunpoint, the Joker wanted more 'honest' laughter, and pumped the studio with laughing gas until "these people would laugh at the phone book". The Joker has Batman strapped to an electric chair. "Almost Got 'Im" is the thirty-fifth episode of season one of the superhero adventure program Batman: The Animated Series and the thirty-fifth episode of the series overall. The Two Ton Gang's capture of Batman possibly represents the only time in the DCAU storyline that the Dark Knight is physically overpowered by non-metahumans. AND Plants of Peril. Each one of them tell the story about the time when they were most certain about defeating their dread enemy, but none of them has gotten closer than the Joker, who not only managed to capture the Dark Knight and almost killed him, but he also has kidnapped Catwoman and is planning to eliminate her. The Batman avoided their dangerous beaks with his cape and managed to incapacitate the birds by turning on the sprinkler systems. DC Animated Universe is a FANDOM TV Community. "Moon of the Wolf" Even almost got married And for Pete, I'm so thankful Wish I could say, "Thank you" to Malcolm 'Cause he was an angel One taught me love One taught me patience And one taught me pain Now, I'm so amazing Say I've loved and I've lost But that's not what I see So, look what I got Look what you taught me And for that, I say Thank you, next (Next) It is notable for being the second episode where various enemies of Batman are seen together in one single episode; the first one being The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne. In a bar, a collection of Batman’s enemies chat about their failed attempts to kill him. Next aired ► Poison Ivy's story is set the previous Halloween, and Two-Face's story happened some undetermined time ago. Catwoman and Batman give thanks to one another. Poison Ivy: We used to date. Croc qualifies his abridged account by citing that it was a "big rock.". Harley bolts while Catwoman struggles fruitlessly against her bonds, moaning frantically into her gag. Every time the viewer gets to see Two-Face's hand, he always has 2 deuces (twos), and two face cards, a play on his name. The Penguin theorizes that Batman suffered some crime related trauma in the past, which is actually true. Harley: Back off, Bats, and say ciao to your girlfriend. Landing on his feet, he kicked Two-Face into a bag of stolen loot and apprehended his henchmen with the crane. I'd say ladies first, but since we don't have any, (Chuckles) we'll start with you, Pam. Feline in "Almost Got 'Im" Feline is on the prowl to steal the valuable Maharaja diamonds. This is a transcript of the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Almost Got 'Im" from season one, which aired on November 10, 1992. During this time, the Joker got so confident that he took out a sausage and began cooking it with the chair's steadily-increasing electricity until Catwoman broke into the studio and attacked him. The Penguin's and the Joker's stories all happened recently, with the Penguin having freshly escaped from his crime a few weeks before and the Joker's being just the night before (he must have planned for this). In return for apprehending Two-Face, much to his irritation, the Gotham Mint actually let Batman keep the giant penny, which wound up as a trophy in the Batcave. The Joker himself decided to hide out at the Stacked Deck for a while to lose Batman. Unfortunately for our curvy heroine, it's a nefarious plan by the Trickster to capture her for criminal mob boss Joe Falcone. Batman:The Animated Series Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Each one has an "Almost Got 'Im" story when it comes to trying to do in Batman. With a 52-card deck, the game requires players to create poker hands that allow for their special abilities to activate once the lights go out. On a criminal hideout in Gotham City where crooks gather seeking protection from the police, Joker, Penguin, Two-Face, Killer Croc and Poison Ivy want to determine which of them has come closer to eliminating the Batman. The coin was launched, and in midair, Batman cut himself free from the ropes using Two-Face's own coin, which he had managed to steal. Joker: Gee, that's two bad, Harv. Batman and Catwoman thank each other for the respective saves. Poison Ivythen arrives, orders an herbal tea, and then joins the game. In walks Poison Ivy who kicks Croc's chair over and decides that she wants in on the game. Killer Croc: I threw a rock at him! Killer Croc believes that Batman is a robot, much to the skepticism of the other villains. Catwoman then smiles, shakes her head and muses, "Hmm. Soon after, all five of them begin to argue over who has come closest to killing Batman, and each tells their own story about how they "almost got 'im". Almost Got 'im. November 10, 1992 The Penguin theorizes that Batman suffered some crime related trauma in the past, which is actually true. Poison Ivy tells the story about her last encounter with Batman during last Halloween when she was infecting a pumpkin patch with her patented toxic spray. Then, in order to prove there is more than one way to 'get' Batman, he instructed Harley to take Catwoman to a cat food factory. Catwoman: Hmm. Batman chased after the Penguin outside, but the villain escaped, flying away via his umbrella helicopter. A Read-Along story tape version of this story was released, though the Poison Ivy segment was left out. Killer Croc: ME! Forcing the audience members to laugh through his laughing gas caused thousands of volt of electricity to shoot through the machine. Directed by: Batman approached Croc's hiding place, getting closer and closer... and then Croc threw a rock at him. Almost got him. Poison Ivy then arrives, orders an herbal tea, and then joins the game. Unimpressed with Croc's story, The Penguin starts his tale about how he baited the Batman into his "Aviary of Doom" where he unleashed a flock of poisonous humming birds at him. The villains argue who about who came the closest to killing Batman. When most of Gotham City started to feel the effects of the gas, Batman went to the city pumpkin patch to investigate. 1) vs. HEART OF ICE (Fred’s No. The other villains stare at Croc quietly for a moment, clearly unimpressed, and then turn away, continuing their stories. Batman wins by “subduing” villains. (Batman the Animated Series Tale 'n' Tape) Paperback – Unabridged, January 1, 1993 by Jack C. Harris (Author), Elena Engel (Producer) This contradicts the previous Killer Croc episode ", This is the second episode to show Batman bleeding, following ", It is odd that Catwoman can get along with Harley in, This is the first reference to Ivy's natural immunity to poisons, referenced again in ". Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Cat chow, that is. Almost Got 'im. Catwoman: Thanks for coming after me. While hiding out from the police, the Joker, the Penguin, Two-Face, and Killer Croc gather at the criminals-only bar, the Stacked Deck, to play cards, swap stories, and share theories about their mutual nemesis. 16K Views. The others look at Croc bemused expecting there to be more to his story. Yeah i have to say this is my most memorable episode when i was a kid watching the Batman Animated series, such a great episode i must say and when i found the video on the net i … Batman the Animated Series Tale 'N' Tape: Almost Got 'Im! It was all a sting operation. 4) Written by Paul Dini. The story is based around personal anecdotes of each of the villains and their confrontations with Batman, which is reminiscent of a specific story from the Golden Age of Batman Comics. Before Batman could inject himself with an antidote, he was attacked and viciously gashed by a cassowary. It first aired on November 10, 1992. It was directed by Eric Radomski with a script written by Paul Dini. Two-Face doubts that Batman is one person. "Batman: The Animated Series" Almost Got 'im (TV Episode 1992) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Living proof that you don't have to be crazy to host this show — but it helps! Catwoman makes a pass at Batman and implores him to reveal his identity to her, only to turn and find he has pulled one of his trademark disappearing acts. Cryptozoic Entertainment Batman Almost Got Im Card Game (8 Player) Visit the Cryptozoic Entertainment Store. Two-Face's comment of "Half of me wants to strangle. Batman then flipped Two-Face's coin at him and said, "I owe you a dollar. As Batman gave chase, Penguin announced over a loudspeaker that in fact the red gas was a nectar eaten by poison-beaked hummingbirds, which were released to attack Batman. (See Notes). Joker explains to the other villains, much to their horror, that he is getting ready to go meet Harley at the factory and turn Catwoman into cat food to deliver to Batman the following morning. Two-Face flipped his coin to see whether he would kill Batman or let him live, with a negative "bad-heads" result. 4.5 out of 5 stars 124 ratings | 4 answered questions Price: $19.99 FREE Shipping Get free shipping Free 5-8 day shipping within the U.S. when you order $25.00 of eligible items sold or fulfilled by Amazon. Kick me around or save your kitty? Ironically, two years after this episode. The other patrons of the club are members of the GCPD who all pull their weapons on the villains simultaneously. After Ivy settles herself into the game, each of the villains take turns regaling one another with tales of how they almost defeated the Batman. You've only got time for one. Almost Got 'im!