Due to their penchant for solving problems by punching things, superheroes aren't inherently conducive to Christmas stories. They can, however, function as handy counterprogramming in the same way as semi-ironic seasonal fare like Die Hard, Gremlins, or Silent Night, Deadly Night. As such, most popular superheroes have been featured in yuletide-themed fare over the years. Ryan, Cheryl, and Jacinta are all dorky millennials, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that they feel that the pinnacle of superhero Christmas can be found in the DC Animated Universe, a series of cartoon programs beginning in 1992 with Batman: The Animated Series. For this recording, the three of them examine two holiday episodes of Batman in addition to an episode of the Justice League show that followed it. In addition to elucidating upon the talents of producer Bruce Timm, writer Paul Dini, and the multitude of animators, directors, and voice actors who made these cartoons special, Ryan, Cheryl, and Jacinta delve into the evolution of the DCAU's art direction, how network censorship affected DCAU content, and what makes for a good TV Christmas special overall. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-valentine3/support