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The brutal and notorious crime lord Black Mask is captured by the Batman, but can jail hold him when his criminal organization attempts to break him out? Robin and Batgirl must stop Black Mask's escape on their own while Batman attempts to locate and disarm a weapon of mass destruction. Written by
Andrew Laubacher
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WILHELM SCREAM: When Robin hits one of Black Mask's henchmen when falling down onto him, the henchman emits the scream.
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Quotes
Robin:
Wonder what Batman will have us on next.
Robin:
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Imitating Batman]
I have an important mission for you two. The bat-mobile must be washed. Two coats of wax this time.
Batgirl:
[
Imitating Batman]
And don't forget to hang one of those tree-shaped air fresheners. The fate of Gotham depends on it.
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"The Breakout" is perhaps the best fourth season episode of THE BATMAN since the season opener "A Matter of Family". Black Mask is a serious threat who doesn't play games like most of Batman's foes. The episode doesn't explore his background at all, but that can be remedied in future appearances.
The Batman is deadly serious here--leaving the puns and light-heartedness to Robin & Batgirl. The sidekicks worked together especially well in this show, supporting each other even when they are expressing doubts about their chances of success. This could almost have been an episode of the old BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES.