He is not Batman; in fact, he sees another Batman patrolling Gotham. He is engaged to .
Bruce begins to suspect the reality of his perfect world when he tries to read a newspaper and books, only to find they contain . This is based on the psychological concept that the reading part of the brain is inactive during dreams, a detail that has become a legendary piece of Batman lore among fans. Highlights & Legacy Batman: The Animated Series Season 1 Episode 26
Kevin Conroy famously cited this as his favorite episode, as it allowed him to play Bruce Wayne with a range of confusion, joy, and eventual fury. Perchance to Dream - Batman:The Animated Series Wiki He is not Batman; in fact, he sees
His trusted friend, , tries to convince him that his memories of being a masked vigilante are merely delusional. The Twist: "Why I Can’t Read" This is based on the psychological concept that
The episode concludes with a dramatic confrontation in a bell tower amidst rain and lightning, where Bruce realizes he must "die" in the dream to wake up.