Batman and Robin

Based on the well-known Batman comic magazine feature appearing in "Detective Comics" and "Batman" magazines.

RELEASED 26 May 19494h 23m★ 5.6 TMDB

This 15-chapter serial pits Batman and Robin against The Wizard, who uses a device that allows him to control machinery to hold the city hostage.

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A separate adaptation of Batman and Robin & Nightwing; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Batman and Robin’s story continuity.

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Where it fits in the DC universe

Batman and Robin is title 71 of 75 in our Live-action Elseworlds viewing sequence. This 1949 Batman and Robin serial follows the 1943 Batman serial in release order. Begin with its first chapter and keep the instalments together for the Dynamic Duo’s encounter with the Wizard.

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