Batman The Animated Series: The Greatest Hits – Part II
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No. 1: Heart Of Ice
Written by Paul Dini
This episode presents us with the heart-wrenching back story of a villain who, up until that point, had been nothing more than a comical bad guy with a cold gun. Mr. Freeze, as you know him now, was defined by this episode; and that is what part of what makes this series so memorable. So many of its story arcs have eventually become part of the Batman canon.
Victor Fries, a scientist working for Gothcorp, has his project shut down abruptly when the CEO gets wind of all the money being spent. Fries, as it turns out, had his own agenda depicted in this iconic screen-shot. During the confrontation over the run-away costs, things go awry; leaving unable to survive outside of subzero temperatures.
Batman gets involved as Mr. Freeze is trying to exact his vengeance against his former employer. This episode, beyond all others, sets the bar so high for what a Batman show should be.