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*It is revealed in {{jl}}, "[[Tabula Rasa]]," that Batman carries a piece of kryptonite in his utility belt at all times, as "insurance." Since he does not contract kryptonite poisoning, it can be presumed that, after learning about the deaths of the Laughing Dragon's previous owners, he knows enough to keep it sealed in a lead-lined container that blocks its radiation.
*It is revealed in {{jl}}, "[[Tabula Rasa]]," that Batman carries a piece of kryptonite in his utility belt at all times, as "insurance." Since he does not contract kryptonite poisoning, it can be presumed that, after learning about the deaths of the Laughing Dragon's previous owners, he knows enough to keep it sealed in a lead-lined container that blocks its radiation.
* [[Lois Lane|Lois]] and Bruce have a brief reunion in "[[The Demon Reborn]]", where Lois reveals to Bruce she was having second thoughts about her relationship with him and there were several times that she had almost picked up the phone. Unfortunately, she was talking to herself, because, as usual, Batman had already disappeared.
* [[Lois Lane|Lois]] and Bruce have a brief reunion in "[[The Demon Reborn]]", where Lois reveals to Bruce she was having second thoughts about her relationship with him and there were several times that she had almost picked up the phone. Unfortunately, she was talking to herself, because, as usual, Batman had already disappeared.
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* Superman claims he heard Batman was "crazy". In "[[The Last Son of Krypton]]", [[Martha Kent]] previously referred to Batman as "that nut in Gotham City".
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* [[Superman]] claims he heard [[Batman]] was "crazy". In "[[The Last Son of Krypton]]", [[Martha Kent]] previously referred to Batman as "that nut in Gotham City".
== Background information ==
== Background information ==
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=== Production notes ===
=== Production notes ===
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* This episode is the first crossover of {{stas}}/{{tnba}}. The second is "[[Knight Time]]" and the third is "[[The Demon Reborn]]". But the last two crossover don't have three part, are normal episodes.
* In the audio commentary, [[Bruce Timm]] says that it was [[Glen Murakami]]'s suggestion [[revamp|not to put red lips]] on the [[Joker]]. Glen justifies it on grounds of "simplification", and Bruce admits it was a mistake.
* In the audio commentary, [[Bruce Timm]] says that it was [[Glen Murakami]]'s suggestion [[revamp|not to put red lips]] on the [[Joker]]. Glen justifies it on grounds of "simplification", and Bruce admits it was a mistake.
* The tune played by the Joker's balloon in Part II is first heard in the {{btas}} episode "[[Robin's Reckoning]]", during a fight on a carousel. It was also previously heard at the carnival in "[[Baby-Doll (episode)|Baby-Doll]]".
* The tune played by the Joker's balloon in Part II is first heard in the {{btas}} episode "[[Robin's Reckoning]]", during a fight on a carousel. It was also previously heard at the carnival in "[[Baby-Doll (episode)|Baby-Doll]]".
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* In part three, when Joker drops his bag of marble grenades, the rolling marbles is reused footage from the marble grenade scene in part two.
* In part three, when Joker drops his bag of marble grenades, the rolling marbles is reused footage from the marble grenade scene in part two.
* Because the [[Laughing Dragon]] was carved (approximately) thirty years before the events of this episode, it can be deduced that Superman/Clark Kent is at least 30 and possibly older.
* Because the [[Laughing Dragon]] was carved (approximately) thirty years before the events of this episode, it can be deduced that Superman/Clark Kent is at least 30 and possibly older.
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=== Production inconsistencies ===
=== Production inconsistencies ===
* This is the first time Batman's "[[Jet-wing]]" is seen and seems to be a new sight for the Joker. Its first chronological appearance, however, is in the flashbacks of the {{Tnba}} episode "[[Old Wounds]]" where Joker was the present villain.
* This is the first time Batman's "[[Jet-wing]]" is seen and seems to be a new sight for the Joker. Its first chronological appearance, however, is in the flashbacks of the {{Tnba}} episode "[[Old Wounds]]" where Joker was the present villain.
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* The [[Joker]] offers [[Lois Lane|Lois]] a scoop he calls "The Death Of Superman"; this was a major storyline in the comics about Superman's supposed death at the hands of [[Doomsday]].
* The [[Joker]] offers [[Lois Lane|Lois]] a scoop he calls "The Death Of Superman"; this was a major storyline in the comics about Superman's supposed death at the hands of [[Doomsday]].
* Batman and Joker's involvement in this episode bear strong similarities to the movie ''[[Batman: Mask of the Phantasm]]'': Joker is supposed to be paid to stop the show's hero (though his position on the deal is reversed), Bruce's love interest (both played by [[Dana Delany]]) is used to get to the show's hero and discovers he is Batman, and Joker is nearly killed in a giant explosion caused by what he was using to fight the hero(es) at the end.
* Batman and Joker's involvement in this episode bear strong similarities to the movie ''[[Batman: Mask of the Phantasm]]'': Joker is supposed to be paid to stop the show's hero (though his position on the deal is reversed), Bruce's love interest (both played by [[Dana Delany]]) is used to get to the show's hero and discovers he is Batman, and Joker is nearly killed in a giant explosion caused by what he was using to fight the hero(es) at the end.
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* On the ''Batman: The Brave And The Bold'' episode "The Super-Batman of Planet X!" [[Kevin Conroy]], [[Dana Delany]], and [[Clancy Brown]] all voice Zur-En-Arrh counterparts of their characters here; The [[Batman]] of Zur-En-Arrh, Vilsi Valar (a reporter), and Rohtul (Luthor spelled backwards), respectively.
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** According to the above, Delany's first work in the [[DCAU]] franchise, was gave the voice of [[Andrea Beaumont]], the main antagonist of the 1993 theatrical feature-lenght movie, ''[[Batman: Mask of the Phantasm]]''.
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* On the ''[[Batman: The Brave And The Bold]]'' episode "The Super-Batman of Planet X!" [[Kevin Conroy]], [[Dana Delany]], and [[Clancy Brown]] all voice Zur-En-Arrh counterparts of their characters here; The [[Batman]] of Zur-En-Arrh, Vilsi Valar (a reporter), and Rohtul (Luthor spelled backwards), respectively (this series aren't found in the [[DCAU]] franchise) .
* [[Tim Daly]] narrowly beat Kevin Conroy for the role of Joe Hackett on the TV series ''[[Wikipedia:Wings (TV series)|Wings]]'', before Conroy was cast in {{btas}}. This is the first time that Daly and Conroy have worked together since then.
* [[Tim Daly]] narrowly beat Kevin Conroy for the role of Joe Hackett on the TV series ''[[Wikipedia:Wings (TV series)|Wings]]'', before Conroy was cast in {{btas}}. This is the first time that Daly and Conroy have worked together since then.
* Daly and Conroy later reprised their roles together in the later episodes, "[[Knight Time]]" and "[[The Demon Reborn]]", and the [[DC Universe Animated Original Movies]], ''[[Superman/Batman: Public Enemies]]'' (with [[Clancy Brown]] and [[CCH Pounder]]), ''[[Superman/Batman: Apocalypse]]'' (with [[Susan Eisenberg]] and [[Ed Asner]]), and ''[[Justice League: Doom]]'' (with many other [[DC Animated Universe|DCAU]] reprisals).
* Daly and Conroy later reprised their roles together in the later episodes, "[[Knight Time]]" and "[[The Demon Reborn]]", and the [[DC Universe Animated Original Movies]], ''[[Superman/Batman: Public Enemies]]'' (with [[Clancy Brown]] and [[CCH Pounder]]), ''[[Superman/Batman: Apocalypse]]'' (with [[Susan Eisenberg]] and [[Ed Asner]]), and ''[[Justice League: Doom]]'' (with many other [[DC Animated Universe|DCAU]] reprisals).
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* Joker's comments Lex's limo has "rich Corinthian leather"; a reference to Ricardo Montalban's 1975 commercial for the Chrysler Cordoba.
* Joker's comments Lex's limo has "rich Corinthian leather"; a reference to Ricardo Montalban's 1975 commercial for the Chrysler Cordoba.
* Harley Quinn's disguise as Mercy Graves is similar to her chauffeur disguise in the {{btas}} episode "[[Joker's Favor]]".
* Harley Quinn's disguise as Mercy Graves is similar to her chauffeur disguise in the {{btas}} episode "[[Joker's Favor]]".
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* Harley Quinn calls Lex "Mr. L", which is an alias Luthor often used in Superman's early Post-Crisis comics, the first time being in ''[[w:c:dcdatabase:Man of Steel Vol 1 2|The Man of Steel'' #2]].
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* Harley Quinn calls Lex "Mr. L", which is an alias Luthor often used in Superman's early Post-Crisis comics, the first time being in ''[[w:c:dcdatabase:Man of Steel Vol 1 2|The Man of Steel'' #2'']].''
* Bruce asking Lois if there's some "special signal" to call Superman and her responding that he's not like Batman is likely a reference to the [[Bat-signal]], which was actually imitated by [[Luminus]] in "[[Solar Power]]" to signal Superman. Superman's signature signalling device appears later in "[[Superman's Pal]]" when he gives a [[signal watch]] to Jimmy Olsen.
* Bruce asking Lois if there's some "special signal" to call Superman and her responding that he's not like Batman is likely a reference to the [[Bat-signal]], which was actually imitated by [[Luminus]] in "[[Solar Power]]" to signal Superman. Superman's signature signalling device appears later in "[[Superman's Pal]]" when he gives a [[signal watch]] to Jimmy Olsen.
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* The idea of that the [[Joker]] betrayed [[Lex Luthor]] after their deal, was reused in the 2012 videogame ''LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes'' and its 2013 movie adaptation, ''LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Super Heroes Unite''.
== Cast ==
== Cast ==