Here's why Batman: The Animated Series' "The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy" is underrated. 1 / 7
Following the success of Batman 1989 an animated series was greenlit to coincide with Batman Returns. 2 / 7
Batman: TAS is considered a defining take, as is spinoff movie Mask Of The Phantasm. 3 / 7
It led to futuristic sequel series Batman Beyond. 4 / 7
"The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy" is based off a 1975 comic story. 5 / 7
A master interrogator lures Batman into various traps to steal his cowl, leading to some tense sequences. 6 / 7
The episode is commonly dismissed but the twisting plot and trap scenes make it a satisfying thriller. 7 / 7