BastionWalls Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Kevin Conroy, iconic voice of Batman, dead at 66 (nypost.com) This one hurts...alot. I grew up hating the Adam West show and the character as a whole. That all changed with Batman: The Animated Series and the wonderful voice cast led by Kevin. In time, I learned to appreciate the 60's TV series for what it was, but there will always be only one Caped Crusader for me. You will be missed. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperstrike Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Combatting a city's seamy underbelly isn't conducive to a long life. Will miss him. Also, RIP Gallagher. The Sledge-O-Matic has gone dry... 2 If you want to be godlike, pick anything. If you want to be GOD, pick a TANK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arc-Mage Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 /em HoldTorch 2 Being constantly offended doesn't mean you're right, it just means you're too narcissistic to tolerate opinions different than your own. With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility. Let's Go Crack a Planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Game Master GM Impervium Posted November 11, 2022 Lead Game Master Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) So, while this thread belongs in off-topic, or maybe comic/hero culture, I'm gonna let this sit in general for a bit for visibility. EDIT: moved to Comic/hero culture. Figured it was left in General long enough. /em holdtorch Edited November 12, 2022 by GM Impervium Typos, moved thread 5 8 1 GM ImperviumHomecoming FAQ; Need a hand? File a Support Ticket! Want to lend a hand? Apply to be a GM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic_Flea Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I was sad to hear this. Animated Batman is one of the all-time best cartoons ever made and that was due in large part to Conroy. RIP. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BastionWalls Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 Thank you @GM Impervium, I did question where was the "appropriate" forum, but felt that this was big enough to live on the General Discussion for a bit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glacier Peak Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I was absolutely obsessed with the animated series as a kid. All the toys, every product on the market - sleeping bag, camping set, costumes, night light, movies, plates and cups, I was singularly focused on Batman as a kid. Conroy's best performance was easily Mask of the Phantasm, along with the legendary performance by Hamill's Joker. Conroy's voice of Batman in that series is how I imagined all heroes sounded until I met ones in real life. Death is a normal part of life, but I will miss him. He will live forever in the pantheon of my heroes. Pocket D Zone Tour Best Post Ever.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarky Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I am not overly fond of heroes. But watching this vigilante build people to a pulp was always a hoot. /em holdtorch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperstrike Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) I loved "Battle of the SuperSons" Clark's kid is a TOTAL Batman-stan! Edited November 12, 2022 by Hyperstrike 1 If you want to be godlike, pick anything. If you want to be GOD, pick a TANK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aracknight Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 I was lucky enough to meet him last year at a con. I got an autograph and a selfie, and he was very nice and gracious to everyone that came through his table. This one hurts. He was my Batman. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrikerFox Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 After animated series ended, always found myself hearing Conroy's voice whenever reading Batman dialogue. That's when I realized how iconic he is in the role. He is, and always be, the voice of Batman to me. /em Holdtorch 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemeroff Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 He was the best rep for Batman/Bruce Wayne IMHO. Adam West didn't even change his voice between the personas. /holdtorch There should be a "Kevin Conroy Day." 1 1 "What are dominators... Much like a spider traps a bug, wraps it up, then starts chewing on it when it's completely unable to escape or defend itself." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megajoule Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 10:25 AM, Hyperstrike said: Combatting a city's seamy underbelly isn't conducive to a long life. "Surprised to see me?" "A little. I'm more surprised that I lived so long." "Batman, Bruce Wayne. Bruce Wayne, Batman. Or have you met?" "Not now!" "Great. What did they used to call it, 'stereo'?" I'm going to miss him terribly, but he gave us so much. Rest in peace. (and %^&@ cancer) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaOGDreamWeaver Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Been reading tributes from his assorted cast members - Hamill, Tara and Grey in particular… plus Lynda Carter and others from around the nerd world. But I’d like to just mention that: a) he was genuinely a good bloke b) he enjoyed the #!?@ out of being Batman. 2 WAKE UP YA MISCREANTS AND... HEY, GET YOUR OWN DAMN SIGNATURE. Look out for me being generally cool, stylish and funny (delete as applicable) on Excelsior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorDitko Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Played some Arkham City over the weekend just to hear his voice again. Really great guy; extremely gracious in person. The world is bleaker without him. On 11/12/2022 at 6:27 PM, Megajoule said: %^&@ cancer You put it very well! He deserved better. Everyone does. Disclaimer: Not a medical doctor. Do not take medical advice from Doctor Ditko. Also, not a physicist. Do not take advice on consensus reality from Doctor Ditko. But games? He used to pay his bills with games. (He's recovering well, thanks for asking!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaOGDreamWeaver Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 /em holdbattorch WAKE UP YA MISCREANTS AND... HEY, GET YOUR OWN DAMN SIGNATURE. Look out for me being generally cool, stylish and funny (delete as applicable) on Excelsior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coin Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 We lose famous people all the time, recently seems to be a spate of big names going, but every so often one comes up that really, really hurts. Kevin Conroy was my Batman. That TV series cemented my love for the character and his portrayal was absolutely legendary. So gutted he's gone 😞 Kevin Smith was asked about it recently as well and said it all beautifully. Goodbye Kevin Conroy, and thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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