The Batman (TV Series) Episode: Call of the Cobblepot

Batman's attention is captured by a rash of high-rise robberies in Gotham, especially when a strange man named Oswald Cobblepot invites himself to Bruce Wayne's latest fundraiser party. After Oswald is ejected from the party for his crassness, Alfred reveals to Bruce that Oswald is the last heir to

Call of the Cobblepot is an episode of season 1 of The Batman. It premiered on September 25, 2004.

Synopsis for "Call of the Cobblepot"

Batman's attention is captured by a rash of high-rise robberies in Gotham, especially when a strange man named Oswald Cobblepot invites himself to Bruce Wayne's latest fundraiser party. After Oswald is ejected from the party for his crassness, Alfred reveals to Bruce that Oswald is the last heir to the Newcastle Cobblepots, a British family that once employed (and brutally mistreated) his grandfather. The family's hedonistic lifestyle, however, eventually bankrupted them, leaving Oswald penniless and disgraced.

Eventually, Batman discovers that Oswald had committed the robberies, with the use of trained birds, as an attempt to restore the Cobblepot fortune. He gives chase, but is defeated by Oswald's lackeys, a pair of silent and vicious female ninjas that he dubs the "Kabuki Twins". The next day, Alfred personally infiltrates Cobblepot Manor to recover a serving tray Oswald had stolen from the party, only to be discovered and tied to the floor of Oswald's aviary so Oswald's pet birds can feed on him.

Batman arrives in the nick of time, drives off the birds with a sonic emitter, and traps the Kabuki Twins in one of the aviary's cages. A furious Oswald, now calling himself "The Penguin", attacks Batman with a variety of gimmicked umbrellas and martial arts, but is defeated after a long and harrowing battle. After the Penguin is taken into police custody, Bruce discusses the case with Ethan in his civilian identity, and wonders if the Batman's presence is unavoidably drawing "freaks" to Gotham.

Appearing in "Call of the Cobblepot"

Featured Characters:

• Batman

Supporting Characters:

• Alfred Pennyworth
• Gotham City Police Department
  • Ellen Yin
  • Ethan Bennett

Antagonists:

• Penguin (First appearance) (Origin)
  • Kabuki Twins (First appearance)
  • Penguin's Birds

Other Characters:

• Amanda Raymont
• Mrs. Vimtrup
• Princess (a dog)

Locations:

• Gotham City
  • Cobblepot Manor
  • Gotham City Police Headquarters
  • Wayne Manor
  • Batcave

Items:

• Batsuit
• Utility Belt
• Batarang
• Batrope
• Batwave
• Penguin's gimmick umbrellas

Vehicles:

• Batmobile
• Bat-Glider

Notes

• This episode first aired in the United States on September 18th, 2004.

Trivia

• No trivia.

See Also

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• Episodes of The Batman (TV Series)
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• Gallery for the The Batman (TV Series) series

Recommended Media

• None.

Links and References

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