Batman Beyond season 3 episode 13 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Terry McGinnis, as Batman, saves a boy, Miguel Diaz, revealing his face in the process. When Miguel innocently shares this on TV, it places him in danger from the Kobra gang, who try to extract Batman's identity from his memories. Terry struggles to protect Miguel while maintaining his own life. Ultimately, Batman rescues Miguel from Kobra, who only manage to retrieve an image of an action figure from his memory, not Batman's true face. Miguel, unaware of Terry's secret identity, continues his life unaffected.

Full Episode S03E13 Recap

### Scene 1: School Clean-Up and Arrival of Terry - **Location**: School - **Characters**: Terry, Howard, Max - **Events**: - Howard struggles with carrying decorations. - Terry arrives late, jokingly blamed on Root Rot Man, but in truth delayed by helping Mr. Wayne. - Dana, Terry's girlfriend, leaves due to his tardiness. - Max jokes about Batman's frequent presence at school compared to Terry's. ### Scene 2: Terry's Secret and Miguel's Story - **Location**: Various - **Characters**: Terry, Max, Miguel Diaz, Miguel's Mother - **Events**: - Max suggests Terry should reveal his Batman identity for an easier life. - Terry recalls a story about Miguel Diaz, a kid obsessed with a toy, Soldier Sam. - Miguel prefers playing alone, leading to a discussion about his aggressive play. - Terry narrates a Kobra gang incident where Batman intervenes. ### Scene 3: Batman Rescues Miguel - **Location**: Tower - **Characters**: Batman (Terry), Miguel, Kobra gang - **Events**: - Batman tries to save Miguel from a burning tower. - Miguel initially fears Batman but eventually trusts him. - Batman's unmasked face is seen by Miguel during the rescue. ### Scene 4: Miguel's TV Interview and Batman's Concern - **Location**: TV News, Miguel's Neighborhood - **Characters**: Miguel, Max, Terry, Bruce Wayne - **Events**: - Miguel appears on TV, discussing Batman's unmasked face. - Bruce Wayne worries about Miguel becoming a target due to his knowledge. - Terry struggles with balancing his life and protecting Miguel. - Kobra attempts to kidnap Miguel, but Batman intervenes. ### Scene 5: Kobra's Plan and Batman's Mistake - **Location**: Kobra Headquarters, Streets - **Characters**: Miguel, Kobra gang, Batman - **Events**: - Kobra tries to extract Batman's identity from Miguel's mind. - Miguel is unable to recall Batman's face accurately. - Batman discovers he mistakenly handed Miguel to Kobra agents. ### Scene 6: Rescue and Conclusion - **Location**: Kobra Headquarters, School - **Characters**: Batman, Miguel, Kobra gang, Max, Terry - **Events**: - Batman rescues Miguel from Kobra. - Kobra thinks they have Batman's identity but only get an image of an action figure from Miguel's imagination. - Back at school, Terry sees Miguel who doesn't recognize him as Batman.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Terry late to the school clean-up?

Terry was late because he was helping Mr. Wayne with his back issues.

What does Max suggest to Terry about his secret identity?

Max suggests that Terry should reveal his Batman identity to make his life easier.

Who is Miguel Diaz and what is his favorite toy?

Miguel Diaz is a child who is fixated on his action toy, Soldier Sam.

How does Miguel initially react to Batman during the rescue?

Miguel initially fears Batman but eventually trusts him after Batman removes his mask.

What does Miguel disclose in his TV interview?

Miguel discusses seeing Batman's unmasked face during his rescue on the tower.

Why is Bruce Wayne concerned about Miguel?

Bruce Wayne is concerned that Miguel, knowing Batman's face, has become a target.

What mistake does Batman make regarding Miguel's safety?

Batman mistakenly hands Miguel over to Kobra agents, thinking they are police officers.

How does Kobra try to learn Batman's identity?

Kobra tries to extract Batman's identity from Miguel's memories using a special device.

What image of Batman does Kobra retrieve from Miguel's mind?

Kobra retrieves an image of an action figure, not Batman's real face, from Miguel's mind.

Does Miguel recognize Terry as Batman at the end of the story?

No, Miguel does not recognize Terry as Batman at the end of the story.

Batman Beyond season 3 episode 13

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