The Cape and the Cowl Conspiracy

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Original Air Date: October 14, 1992
Written by: Elliot S. Maggin
Directed by: Frank Paur

Villian

* The Interrogator

   Real Name: Josiah Wormwood

   Comic Debut: None

   Other Episodes: None

Plot

A master designer of deathtraps is hired to take Batman's cowl and cape.

Stuff To Watch For

05:08mins- I knew Batman was strong, but whoa!!
05:53mins- Who would have a better friend than those suspenders in a moment like this?
09:00mins- Leave it to Batman to keep us guessing
16:15mins- Tim Allen??
19:38mins- Because everyone was sick of the traditional swords fights.. I guess

Quotes

"Look up 'slippery' in the dictionary and you get Josiah Wormwood"- Commissioner Gordon

"I want information from you. By the way, I hope you're not afraid of heights" - Batman

"Got a new toy I see" - Batman (regarding Bat-signal)

"Will you tell me why you wanted Batman's Cape and Cowl? Finally?!" - The Interrogator

Trivia

* First ever appearance of the Bat-signal
* Only episode with The Interrogator

* Based on "The Cape and the Cowl Death Trap!" (Detective Comics #450, August 1975), also written by Elliot S. Maggin.

My Two Cents

The only beef I really had with this episode is the fact that The Interrogator was a very similar Character to The Riddler. Even at his introduction I thought I was watching an episode with the Riddler being the Villian. BUT, the story kept me engaged and I was satisfied by the end of the episode. That twist though, I didn't see it coming!!