Batman: The Animated Series (TV Series)

Fear of Victory (1992)

Kevin Conroy: Batman

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Quotes 

• The Scarecrow : There's enough powder in that helmet to panic a pachyderm! He should be prostrating himself, crying for mercy!

  Batman : Change of luck, Scarecrow?

  The Scarecrow : You!

  Batman : You're aware that gambling is illegal in Gotham?

  The Scarecrow : I need the money, Batman. You know the cost of chemicals these days.

• Bruce Wayne : Looks like your friend Brian is back on track again.

  Dick Grayson : Yeah. I can't wait to congratulate him.

  Bruce Wayne : You can always... send a telegram.

• Batman : Just as I thought. The fear chemical is activated by adrenaline. So whenever you, or Brian, or any of the other athletes got agitated...

  Robin : The stuff kicks in, turning our excitement to fear. But how long is this gonna last?

  Batman : I'm afraid there's only one person who can answer that: the Professor of Fear himself, The Scarecrow.

  Robin : No, it can't be. He's locked up in Arkham... isn't he?

• Commissioner James Gordon : That's how we found him, scared as a rat in a cat convention. I've never seen anything like it.

  Batman : You haven't been watching the sports channel.

  Commissioner James Gordon : Sports? You mean those athletes. What's that got to do with...?

  Batman : Put two and two together, Commissioner. That goon in there works for Leon "The Bookie". And word has it he's been taking it on the chin lately.

  Commissioner James Gordon : You're telling me that that walking pile of straws scares the stuffing out of sports stars and then bets against their teams?

  Batman : Exactly. A perfect way to scare up some quick cash for his sick schemes.

• The Scarecrow : Now... what guarantee do I have that you won't follow me?

  Batman : You have my word, Scarecrow. Just don't drop the vial.

  The Scarecrow : Actually, Batman, I'd prefer a little insurance that you'll be otherwise occupied.

  [he drops it anyway] 

• Batman : It's too strange that both you and your roommate would have panic attacks on the same day.

  Robin : I still can't believe it! I... I could've gotten you killed!

  Batman : Calm down. We'll get a lead on it.

  [finding the telegram Brian received and noticing the powder on it] 

  Batman : Did you see this?

  Robin : The screwy telegram? Sure.

  [noticing the powder, too] 

  Robin : Hey, what's this?

  Batman : Our lead.

• Nurse : [holding a tray]  This is for Jonathan Crane.

  Male Orderly : [snatches the tray]  I got it! Hey, corn on the cob! A scarecrow's gotta love that! Heh heh heh!

  [the nurse walks away. The orderly then dumps the food in the trash] 

  Batman : Has Professor Crane lost his appetite?

  [the orderly turns to see Batman emerge from the shadows, Robin following shortly after] 

  Male Orderly : You're not supposed to be here!

  Batman : But the Scarecrow is.

  Male Orderly : What - What do you mean? He's in his cell.

  Batman : I'd like to make sure of that.

  Male Orderly : Take my word, I - I just saw him five minutes ago.

  Batman : Then you won't mind if I pay him a visit.

  [takes the keys from the orderly and goes to unlock the entrance to the high security area] 

  Male Orderly : [goes to grab Batman]  NO! No, you can't do that! It's against the rules! You can't -

  [Batman looks back at the orderly, who lets go. Batman then opens the door] 

  Batman : Stay with him, Robin.

  Robin : F-fine with me!