Warner Home Video Presents Two New Releases in the ``DC Comics Classic Collection'' DVD Series Featuring Two Iconic Comic Book Superheroes

Business Wire, Dec 6, 2004

BURBANK, Calif. -- Superman: The Animated Series -- Volume One and Batman: The Animated Series -- Volume Two; Premiering January 25 as Special DVD Collector Sets

Warner Home Video (WHV) continues the epic adventures of the World's Greatest Super Heroes with the second wave of DVD compilation releases in the exciting "DC Comics Classics Collection" DVD series on January 25, 2005. Your spirits will soar with the DVD debut of Superman: The Animated Series -- Volume One, presented in a fantastic two-disc DVD collector's set with over 7 hours of original animation from the television series and enhanced content, priced to own at $26.99 SRP. The DVD release of Batman: The Animated Series -- Volume Two is a four-disc deluxe set featuring 28 original episodes of the popular Emmy-winning animated TV series, priced at $44.98 SRP.

One of the greatest superheroes of all time, Superman, takes to the air in this action-packed animated series from the creators of the Emmy-winning Batman: The Animated Series. Portraying the man and hero as human while keeping the comic book action at full speed, each animated adventure is a fast-paced spellbinder. Beginning with his arrival on Earth, Superman finds his place in his adopted home and accepts his role as its champion -- facing mortal enemy Lex Luthor and countless other criminals like the Weather Wizard and the Toyman. Disguised as Clark Kent, a mild-mannered newspaper reporter, Superman uses his powers to overcome the forces of evil in a tireless crusade against crime and injustice. High-flying excitement and boundless thrills collide in this superior DVD collection about the ultimate superhero that inspires us all to strive for truth and justice. Superman: The Animated Series -- Volume One includes the following exclusive extras:

--Superman: Learning to Fly featurette exploring the creation of the series including interviews with talent, creators and DC Comics

--Building the Mythology: Superman's Supporting Cast featurette focusing on the supporting cast of Superman

--Commentary on four episodes

--A Little Piece of Trivia pop-up trivia over the "A Little Piece of Home" episode

Fight crime day and night alongside the Dark Knight with this deluxe four-disc set packed with 28 heroic adventures from the acclaimed series. Filled with gripping plots, multidimensional characters and superb voice talent (Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, and Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.), this Emmy-winning series (for Outstanding Animated Program) has defined Batman for legions of fans. Enjoy amazing encounters with Catwoman, duels with The Penguin, contests with The Riddler, and of course, battles of wit with The Joker -- Grab your cape and swing into action with this quintessential Batman compilation. Batman: The Animated Series -- Volume Two includes exclusive extras from the minds that conceived this cutting-edge version of the classic comic book hero, including:

--Robin Rising featurette detailing the evolution of Robin's character in the series

--Gotham's Guardians featurette about the supporting cast of characters

--Voices of the Knight featurette about the voices behind the characters

--Commentary on four episodes

Artwork is downloadable at www.WHVDirect.com or by request.