Written by Paul Dini & Ty Templeton.
Art by Joe Staton; Rick Burchett; Linda Medley; & Tim Harkins.
Cover Art Ty Templeton; Rick Burchett; & Linda Medley.
SUMMARY:
Entitled “But a Dream,” DC Comics released this issue for April 1997. It is a sequel to Batman: The Animated Series Season 1 episode: “Mad as a Hatter.” Heartbroken over the recent engagement of his beloved Alice Pleasance, Jarvis “The Mad Hatter” Tesch tragically dies in Arkham Asylum’s custody. A concerned Bruce Wayne (as Tesch’s ex-boss) is among the witnesses confirming the Hatter’s bedridden demise.
Soon afterward, Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson attend Alice’s wedding to suave Billy Reynolds, only for Alice to abruptly flee the ceremony. Suspicious of Alice’s excessive runaway bride behavior, Batman & Robin pursue her into a far more ominous wedding. Lost in his own romantic fantasy world, the unhinged, would-be groom and his goons are waiting for the Dynamic Duo.
Note: Despite the cover depicting multiple foes, the Mad Hatter is this issue’s sole Bat-villain.
REVIEW:
Sporting both a good script and likable visuals, this Mad Hatter caper is indeed worthy of Batman: The Animated Series. It is an ideal choice for a kid’s Bat-comics collection.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
The two-page letters-and-answers column includes a thumbnail hint of the next issue’s cover.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 6 Stars
