And the Winner Is: “The Big Brawl” Part Four

“We must continue the Battle Nexus Tournament. It is what my father would have wanted.” — The Ultimate Ninja

Written by: Mike Ryan

Original Air Date: October 2, 2004

Recap Narrator: Drako

Characters and Concepts Introduced: N/A

Gargoyles episodes I could make comparisons to: “City of Stone”

Elite Eight: “The Big Brawl” Part Two

“I have suffered enough in the name of patience. I have bowed before them. I have begged their forgiveness as my father wished. But now, my time has come. I will take the throne from my father, and I will become the supreme Daimyo of the Battle Nexus, and I will make the turtles and their rat master pay for their insolence to me with their lives.” — The Ultimate Ninja

Written by: Ben Townsend

Original Air Date: September 18, 2004

Recap Narrator: Leonardo

Characters and Concepts Introduced: Murakami Gennosuke, assorted battlers.

Gargoyles episodes I could make comparisons to: N/A

The Three-eyed Monster: “Eye of the Storm”

“I tried barter and I tried fair combat. You have left me no choice. Return my eye, or forfeit the maiden’s life.” — Odin

Written by: Cary Bates

Original Air Date: February 13, 1996

Introduces: Odin, Gunther Sturluson, Erik Sturluson

Timeline placement: May 19 – May 21, 1996

Location: Norway

TMNT episode I could make a comparison to: N/A

 

Sweet Sixteen: “The Big Brawl” Part One

“And so it came to pass that this place was born, a nexus where beings from a multitude of different worlds could pit themselves against worthy challengers.” — D’Jinn

Written by: Mike Ryan

Original Air Date: May 15, 2004

Teaser Narrator: Splinter

Characters and Concepts Introduced: The Battle Nexus, D’Jinn, Drako, Miyamoto Usagi

Gargoyles episodes I could make comparisons to: “Avalon”, Part 2

The Men who Would Be King: “Pendragon”

“In the heart of these gardens across the river lies the sword in the stone, to be claimed by the timeless king who can find it.” — The Lady of the Lake

Written by: Lydia C. Marano

Original Air Date: February 12, 1996

Introduces: The Lady of the Lake, the Stone of Destiny

Timeline placement: May 18 – 19, 1996

Location: London, England; New York City

TMNT episode I could make a quite forced comparison to: “Darkness at the Edge of Town”

 

A One-Part Crossover Extravaganza: “Return of the Justice Force”

“Nobody stays dead for very long in comic books.” — Michelangelo

Written by: Marty Isenberg

Original Air Date: May 8, 2004

Teaser Narrator: Michelangelo

Characters and Concepts Introduced: The Justice Force: “Stainless” Steve Steel, Metalhead, Battling Bernice, Doctor Dome, Zippy Lad, Joey Lastic, Ananda,

Gargoyles episodes I could make comparisons to: N/A

The Good: “Mark of the Panther” (Post 2 of 2)

Written by: Lydia Marano

Original Air Date: February 8, 1996

Introduces: Tea, Anansi, Fara Maku,

Timeline placement: May 16, 1996

Location: Nigeria

TMNT episode I could make a forced comparison to: “Return of the Justice Force”

Content Note: Rape, Abuse, Assault

We Don’t Even get to See the Store Open: “April’s Artifact”

“You go,  jungle girl!” — Leonardo

Written by: Marty Isenberg

Original Air Date: May 1, 2004

Teaser Narrator: April O’Neil

Characters and Concepts Introduced: August O’Neil (flashbacks)

Gargoyles episodes I could make comparisons to: N/A

For the Glory of the Republic: “Rogue in the House” Part Two

“Sirs! Tell them Zog fought bravely. For his comrades. For the republic. For victory!” — Zog

Written by: Ben Townsend

Original Air Date: April 24, 2004

Recap Narrator: Zog

Characters and Concepts Introduced: N/A

Gargoyles episodes I could make comparisons to: “The Edge”

Women at Work: “Walkabout”

“…law and order [Chung CHUNG!].” — Dingo

Written by: Michael Reaves, Steve Perry

Original Air Date: February 7, 1996

Introduces: Matrix, Anastasia Renard, Shaman

Timeline placement: May 1 – 2, 1996

Location: Australian outback

TMNT episode I could make a comparison to: “Membership Drive”