But what makesCaped Crusaderespecially notable isthe way the animated series portrays its villains.

As the Monk kidnaps Julie and takes her to his homeland of Hungary, Batman pursues the fiend.

He’s cunning, patient, and intrinsically mad, which makes him the perfect opponent for Batman himself.

Batman towers over a castle on the cover of Detective Comics #31 (1939).

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Of course, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have potential.

Bruce Timm’s latest adaptation puts a unique spin on Gotham’s most popular psychiatrist.

Batman: Caped Crusaderis available for streaming on Prime Video in the U.S.

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In Gotham City, where corruption and crime are rampant, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne transforms into Batman following a personal tragedy. His relentless pursuit of justice attracts unexpected allies within the GCPD and City Hall, but also spawns deadly consequences. This series reimagines Batman’s mythology through the creative lenses of J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm.

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The Mad Monk as he appears in ‘Batman and the Mad Monk.'

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Harley Quinn (Jamie Chung) standing in a doorway in Batman: Caped Crusader

Batman: Caped Crusader