What I love about this story is that Jack Napier actually accomplished what The Joker never could; he turned Batman into a villain. The issue is that Jack essentially manipulated Batman into being perceived as a villain by the public, while Joker always wanted to drive Batman insane. So I guess the real question is whether The Joker actually wants things to stay the way they are, or return to the status quo.
11:05 Harleen's face is priceless. This comic has a lot of really nice details in it, like the little heart when Alfred kisses Bruce for the last time, it's precious. A dark and serious comic, with tiny hints of joy and humour in it.
for the sake of telling the story i think Joker beating batman makes sense and was a good idea but honestly batman any other day wouldve beaten him so bad his fist would start hitting jokers soul.
InSpades Honestly, I would have called bullshit on Batman winning after being literally Blinded then in a car accident. Dude was bleeding from everywhere! Him walking away? "He's Batman." I give you that. But anything more is super human and not peak human like Batman is suppose to be.
true but there have been moments in comics before where batmans been through some nightmarish crap and still being able to walk away I mean if the man can wrestle a 20+ foot alligator a car crash isnt gonna hurt him too bad. again Im not saying having him lose was a bad move but even blinded, bleeding out, car crash and even with the drugs acting like a steroid joker was still an amateur. Although it would be a safe bet Batman was also suffering from severe lack of sleep plus the mental anguish of alfreds death and learning about his parents etc. But still even with all that Im sure Batman would still have the upper hand if this fight wasnt necessary for story and character development.
But Batman is already overpowered. His "peak human abilities" are far more than any real world human could achieve. People have been writing "power-less" heroes as, at the very least, having super-durability for years. This story just put Batman in a more believable state of human ability. Honestly Joker won through a combination of super-steroids (don't forget that he explains that when Harley questions his chances of beating Batman), some martial training, ideal conditions, and a whole lot of luck.
yeah I dont think you read my last response at all where I said that even with the steroids etc jokers still an amateur. a few weeks or months of training even with super steroids and a genius level intellect wouldnt compare to batmans years of experience.
I like that you're using both kinds of videos. It's much more immersive for me, because I can't get my hands on comics due to not being able to work anymore. You make awesome videos Rob.
This reminds me of Loki in the 1st Avengers movie, when he basically told the Black Window that heroes delude themselves, but they really are just one group of villains contending with other villains----& he was correct....
I hate when this happens... it's Superior Spiderman all over again. I mean the "villain" has surpassed the hero in every way because of cunning and planning and in the last moment they just become incapable of finding a solution so they just quit and let the hero fix everything in an instant and return to the status quo... u_u Great job Rob. Keep it up. Thank you for doing this.
Rob you have become somewhat of a celebrity to me I watch your channel more than I watch tv. I love each an every video that you do and I want to say that it's been years that I've felt this way. Please keep up the great work! Maybe marvel will finally pick up on some of your X-Men movie ideas!
Firat I want to say thank you! I can't believe I found this channel. I'm not really a fan of Batman, but I really want to find this story! Your videos on this arc have me captivated! With that said, it is entirely possible Jack has had more training than we know. He has been in and out of prison and asylums, "fanboys" over Batman to the point he may have "studied" the way he fights. He may not be a great fighter, but theae things coupled with Batman being injured could make sense.
Ok 1) The Analog Batmobile is a throwback to the 1989 movie. 2) The man who fought Roddy Piper in the movie They Live is Keith David. How the hell do you not know Keith MotherF$@%ing David. Shame on you Rob, Shame on you.
Joe Champagne Of course. I totally forgot that he said that his dad was a HUGE Marvel fan and he and his dad use to read all the time. Duh, I'm slow. Silly me😂
D. Absolutely agree. Can you imagine the characters he could come up with if Rob ever decides to make his own comics. I'm getting a nose bleed from being so excited with th possibilities.
I'm pretty sure that is the Batmobile from the 1989 Batman. The intake grid and higher wings in the back. The animated series had hoses coming off the hood and lower wings in the back.
I gotta say, as a person who grew up watching Batman: the Animated Series, this is a real treat. Thank you Rob, for bringing it to our attention. I can't wait to see how this all plays out.
Yo Rob, first time getting to a video super early so I thought I leave and comment and let you know how much I love your channel and your delivery/opinions. Big comic reader and your channel allows me to catch stories I can't afford and also check out ones I wouldn't. Keep up the grind, man. Peace!
Jeffrey Smith No he's "that black guy" who does voice overs for the Navy 💀. Keith David is a legend. Spawn, Gargoyles. He was Platoon for god sakes. That was shameful.
Man ! let me tell you something man !....Lol (that one for you rob).....This one Kick-Ass story thanks Rob what do you think Rob Corps think this would make a pretty good movie ?...i can't wait for this to get continued
Mohammed Armaan is not that simple. There's expectations that Batman must meet. Were talking about a character that dresses like a bat on top of that is super edge and somehow is the most popular DC hero. Why do you think that is? The only time when expected to lose is when he faces a redicules obsticle like fighting superman.
Thanks for the video. I liked this chapter. The last image with the joker coming out and everyone drawing a gun just made me feel like screaming I told you so. Joker was probably chipping away at Jack for a while. I don't believe anything like the killing joke happened in this world. I don't see Gordon or Batgirl working with the Joker after that.
please don't change Rob love what you do and if you did it would take away from the art work and that is 75 percent of what makes comics and you do an awesome job explaining the plot again thank you so much for what you do Rob also do want a Rob core shirt do you have those?
I like how...everyone hasnt brought up how jokers past crimes arent added to his charges. Only "jack Napiers". literally they've separated personalities
Jack Napier going from sane to insane Joker. Like a Transformation scene that doesn't rely on CGI or make up. It comes down to the what the Actor can pull off on screen. That would be cool to see in a movie.
There's another reason Napier can take on Batman: As the Joker, he's had YEARS of beatings by Batman, and now that he's sane he probably has analyzed Batman's fighting style. On top of the injuries.
So what I want to do here is explain a little bit about Rob's super power if Rob doesn't explain some the knowledge he knows, by keeping it in he can explode.
I think perhaps also you could say Batman was overcome because why would he really expect to lose to Jack Napier either? He probably went in expecting as usual to totally dominate the fist fight part of the confrontation, and thus let his guard down just a bit too much.
Oh my god that is awesome. I straight up laughed when I saw that Joker transformation. On another note I feel I should mention Batman is a Vigilante or he sees himself as one, so being treated as a criminal, and being hunted doesn't actually get under his skin or bother him in anyway, the only thing about the situation that bothers him is that he is 'losing,' towards the joker. Batman's story is a tragedy, at least in Batman's eyes, the day the police force has the resources and time to treat him as a criminal would be a sign that peace is coming and his work is complete. Too bad the one he is losing against is the Joker. I feel Nightwing should know batman enough to know this, but since it's an elseworlds story it doesn't matter that much.
I can't help but read these panels in the voices of Mark Hamil, Kevin Conroy, Arleen Sorkin, Bob Hastings, Melissa Gilbert, Efrem Zimbalist Jr, Loren Lester and on and on. In my opinion, the voice cast of BTAS are the definitive voices of these characters.
I was going to say it but everybody else already has, plus "They live" is Roddy piper and Keith David, in all honesty I'm surprised you did know; the man is a legend.
"In unsure times, in absolute bane, Lore will ignite our unquenchable flame. Understanding all and having comics explained Beware our knowledge--Rob Core's reign!"
SO one issue with the EMp plan for the batmobile... electronics can be hardened against EMP's. it's actually standard protocol for a number of military vehicles etc. I imagine the batmobile would be hardened against EMP's.
Great video Rob, congrats on your weight loss. I just moved to Colorado . If you need advice or tips let me know , I’ve been in the fitness industry for 14 years and trained many high profile people in Los Angeles and Miami .
What I love about this story is that Jack Napier actually accomplished what The Joker never could; he turned Batman into a villain. The issue is that Jack essentially manipulated Batman into being perceived as a villain by the public, while Joker always wanted to drive Batman insane. So I guess the real question is whether The Joker actually wants things to stay the way they are, or return to the status quo.
ManiaMac1613 Ever read the batman who laughs?
Maybe it was all according to Joker's plan after all, because Batman is always right.
We like art panels with your voice explaining the comic on top. Never change that.
We also love your periscopes.
Silly Rob, that analog Batmobile that Gordan rides is actually the Batmobile from the 1989 Batman film. :P
You are correct!
Rob really doesn't like Batman so I think he's just trolling his fans.
Yes, the analog Batmobile is a homage to the first Batman movie (I believe it's 1984 Batman movie, correct me if I'm wrong)
Simon Low nope it's 89, as well as Batman returns
Crimson Jetzoin how could he miss that?!
11:05 Harleen's face is priceless. This comic has a lot of really nice details in it, like the little heart when Alfred kisses Bruce for the last time, it's precious. A dark and serious comic, with tiny hints of joy and humour in it.
Its probably been said already, but the art style of this series is gorgeous
for the sake of telling the story i think Joker beating batman makes sense and was a good idea but honestly batman any other day wouldve beaten him so bad his fist would start hitting jokers soul.
Yeah I know that thats why I said "any other day"
InSpades Honestly, I would have called bullshit on Batman winning after being literally Blinded then in a car accident. Dude was bleeding from everywhere! Him walking away? "He's Batman." I give you that. But anything more is super human and not peak human like Batman is suppose to be.
true but there have been moments in comics before where batmans been through some nightmarish crap and still being able to walk away I mean if the man can wrestle a 20+ foot alligator a car crash isnt gonna hurt him too bad. again Im not saying having him lose was a bad move but even blinded, bleeding out, car crash and even with the drugs acting like a steroid joker was still an amateur. Although it would be a safe bet Batman was also suffering from severe lack of sleep plus the mental anguish of alfreds death and learning about his parents etc. But still even with all that Im sure Batman would still have the upper hand if this fight wasnt necessary for story and character development.
But Batman is already overpowered. His "peak human abilities" are far more than any real world human could achieve. People have been writing "power-less" heroes as, at the very least, having super-durability for years. This story just put Batman in a more believable state of human ability. Honestly Joker won through a combination of super-steroids (don't forget that he explains that when Harley questions his chances of beating Batman), some martial training, ideal conditions, and a whole lot of luck.
yeah I dont think you read my last response at all where I said that even with the steroids etc jokers still an amateur. a few weeks or months of training even with super steroids and a genius level intellect wouldnt compare to batmans years of experience.
I love that last panel, man. EVERYONE pulled on joker 😂
I like that you're using both kinds of videos. It's much more immersive for me, because I can't get my hands on comics due to not being able to work anymore. You make awesome videos Rob.
5:16 that batmobile was a callback to the Michael Keaton Batman movies from the 90's. The animated series version was very different
This reminds me of Loki in the 1st Avengers movie, when he basically told the Black Window that heroes delude themselves, but they really are just one group of villains contending with other villains----& he was correct....
I hate when this happens... it's Superior Spiderman all over again.
I mean the "villain" has surpassed the hero in every way because of cunning and planning and in the last moment they just become incapable of finding a solution so they just quit and let the hero fix everything in an instant and return to the status quo... u_u
Great job Rob. Keep it up. Thank you for doing this.
thank you so much for everything you do Rob. guys like you and comicstorian really are leaders of our community. Nerds FTW.
6:50 jokers also fought Batman a long time so he probably knows all his moves, he just never could, or wanted, to capitalize on them until now.
Rob you have become somewhat of a celebrity to me I watch your channel more than I watch tv. I love each an every video that you do and I want to say that it's been years that I've felt this way. Please keep up the great work! Maybe marvel will finally pick up on some of your X-Men movie ideas!
Firat I want to say thank you! I can't believe I found this channel. I'm not really a fan of Batman, but I really want to find this story! Your videos on this arc have me captivated!
With that said, it is entirely possible Jack has had more training than we know. He has been in and out of prison and asylums, "fanboys" over Batman to the point he may have "studied" the way he fights. He may not be a great fighter, but theae things coupled with Batman being injured could make sense.
Ok
1) The Analog Batmobile is a throwback to the 1989 movie.
2) The man who fought Roddy Piper in the movie They Live is Keith David. How the hell do you not know Keith MotherF$@%ing David.
Shame on you Rob, Shame on you.
I caught those too...
Well, it sounds like he WAS only really reading Marvel in the 80's. If DC is new for him maybe he hasn't seen it?
Joe Champagne Of course. I totally forgot that he said that his dad was a HUGE Marvel fan and he and his dad use to read all the time. Duh, I'm slow. Silly me😂
Elijah Matthews Yea take it easy, if he's doing most of these videos off memory, it's still pretty impressive.
D. Absolutely agree. Can you imagine the characters he could come up with if Rob ever decides to make his own comics. I'm getting a nose bleed from being so excited with th possibilities.
I'm pretty sure that is the Batmobile from the 1989 Batman. The intake grid and higher wings in the back. The animated series had hoses coming off the hood and lower wings in the back.
This needs to be a on going series I love it
Man I love the "Murphyverse" and am totally stoked on him doing more. He keeps teasing it on Twitter but it's not official yet 😩🙏
I gotta say, as a person who grew up watching Batman: the Animated Series, this is a real treat. Thank you Rob, for bringing it to our attention. I can't wait to see how this all plays out.
You know, in all my life I never thought I'd see a title like batman vs joker. Simply magical
Minus the intro..... I love your work sir! Thanks for the hard work!!!
I'm also looking forward to see how this all ends for Napier and Batman. Keep up the good work Rob.
Rob you are killing it "with your sexy voice"... Lol
I love the current video format that you use for these series.
Keith David is the narrator of the navy commercials Rob. Keep up the great work.
I love the references to the Batman movies at 1:22.
My god this story is so good keep doing what you’re doing and my god jokers back I wonder what’s gonna happen
Current format is awesome, though everything you do is awesome....
Thank God .. and his beautiful deep voice ... was waiting on this one
Yo Rob, first time getting to a video super early so I thought I leave and comment and let you know how much I love your channel and your delivery/opinions. Big comic reader and your channel allows me to catch stories I can't afford and also check out ones I wouldn't. Keep up the grind, man. Peace!
Appreciate the soft jazz in the background🎷
Loving this series. As someone who doesn't really have time to read comics it allows me to hear great stories like this. Even if it's just summarized
Awesome series. I’m definitely buying it once I’m out of school
11:03 Well, THAT escalated quickly!! 😳😬😁
Such a great story so far. Love your videos. Keep up the great work.
The Batmobile was a throw back to Tim Burton's batman and Batman Returns movies.
Likin' this more and more each time it's discussed.
Rob... KEITH DAVID!
Jeffrey Smith No he's "that black guy" who does voice overs for the Navy 💀. Keith David is a legend. Spawn, Gargoyles. He was Platoon for god sakes. That was shameful.
Lol. Honest mistake by Rob. Keith David is GOAT.
Wow! This is getting really good! Can’t wait to see what happens next.👍
Tim burton batmobile. The aninated swries one was more blocky in the same vein as burtons tho
Last panel...you can hear the laughter....
Man ! let me tell you something man !....Lol (that one for you rob).....This one Kick-Ass story thanks Rob what do you think Rob Corps think this would make a pretty good movie ?...i can't wait for this to get continued
Omega Maximus 3:16 I agree this need a movie adaptation
Omega Maximus 3:16 sorry but it wouldn't work you may like it but most people are not used to or want an incompetent Batman most will get frustrated.
Mohammed Armaan is not that simple. There's expectations that Batman must meet. Were talking about a character that dresses like a bat on top of that is super edge and somehow is the most popular DC hero. Why do you think that is? The only time when expected to lose is when he faces a redicules obsticle like fighting superman.
AWSOME!!! Thanks Rob from Bulgaria
WE NEED MORE!
7:05 when Joker realized he's in love with Batman.
11:10 we need to make fan art of that thats amazing
I’m with you rob. Not even on jacks best day would he be able to beat batman
he might have cheated, so...
That final image woow xD it's like when we saw thanos in the post credit scene going I'll do it myself !
Shame on you for confusing the 1989 Batmobile for the 90s animated one Rob. Shame! Shame! Shame!
"Put *and* end to this"
Great job, editors.
That literally may be the only thing wrong in the entire comic.
This story had me the moment it ended with a World Star video.
god damnit rob,, you always cut out when it gets good,,,, can wait til the next one
TY, I like seeing the comics.
This series is a masterpiece
Rob, that's the classic 1989 Batmobile!!
Can't wait for the next part!
Keith David, ya pleeb. Not "the black guy who does navy commercials"
I love this. It's a vague similarity to norman Osborn in dark reign
Thanks for the video. I liked this chapter. The last image with the joker coming out and everyone drawing a gun just made me feel like screaming I told you so. Joker was probably chipping away at Jack for a while.
I don't believe anything like the killing joke happened in this world. I don't see Gordon or Batgirl working with the Joker after that.
loving this story man!
At 5:15 I think it’s the Batman returns batmobile. Unless I’m mistaken that is
THAT ANALOG BATMOBILE THO!
This story is so good
please don't change Rob love what you do and if you did it would take away from the art work and that is 75 percent of what makes comics and you do an awesome job explaining the plot again thank you so much for what you do Rob also do want a Rob core shirt do you have those?
I love this. This issue is one of the coolest in the White Knight. Mayber THE coolest in the White Knight.
7:34 if it said send nudes i wouldve died lol
I like how...everyone hasnt brought up how jokers past crimes arent added to his charges. Only "jack Napiers". literally they've separated personalities
Jack / Joker still has a high pain tolerance so he's used to taking licks
Jack Napier going from sane to insane Joker.
Like a Transformation scene that doesn't rely on CGI or make up.
It comes down to the what the Actor can pull off on screen.
That would be cool to see in a movie.
The other thing Jack Napier has going for him in that fight is Batman's emotional frustration and instability.
There's another reason Napier can take on Batman: As the Joker, he's had YEARS of beatings by Batman, and now that he's sane he probably has analyzed Batman's fighting style. On top of the injuries.
So what I want to do here is explain a little bit about Rob's super power if Rob doesn't explain some the knowledge he knows, by keeping it in he can explode.
I like how at the end there every cop in the room pointed a gun at Joker
This needs to be a feature film
Yup, totally heard the Mark Hamill laugh at the end of this one.
this is the best batman story of all time
I would love to see all this in animated form, with Napier voiced by Mark Hamil.
Such a great Batman story! I can’t see why people look down on comics.
I think perhaps also you could say Batman was overcome because why would he really expect to lose to Jack Napier either? He probably went in expecting as usual to totally dominate the fist fight part of the confrontation, and thus let his guard down just a bit too much.
Beautiful artwork.
Yeah please don't change the format, I like it the way it is
Oh my god that is awesome. I straight up laughed when I saw that Joker transformation.
On another note I feel I should mention Batman is a Vigilante or he sees himself as one, so being treated as a criminal, and being hunted doesn't actually get under his skin or bother him in anyway, the only thing about the situation that bothers him is that he is 'losing,' towards the joker. Batman's story is a tragedy, at least in Batman's eyes, the day the police force has the resources and time to treat him as a criminal would be a sign that peace is coming and his work is complete. Too bad the one he is losing against is the Joker. I feel Nightwing should know batman enough to know this, but since it's an elseworlds story it doesn't matter that much.
love your shit yo. ROB CORPS FOREVER! lol
I can't help but read these panels in the voices of Mark Hamil, Kevin Conroy, Arleen Sorkin, Bob Hastings, Melissa Gilbert, Efrem Zimbalist Jr, Loren Lester and on and on. In my opinion, the voice cast of BTAS are the definitive voices of these characters.
Oh, and Robert Costanzo! Man, how could I forget Rob?!?
I was going to say it but everybody else already has, plus "They live" is Roddy piper and Keith David, in all honesty I'm surprised you did know; the man is a legend.
"In unsure times, in absolute bane,
Lore will ignite our unquenchable flame.
Understanding all and having comics explained
Beware our knowledge--Rob Core's reign!"
SO one issue with the EMp plan for the batmobile... electronics can be hardened against EMP's. it's actually standard protocol for a number of military vehicles etc. I imagine the batmobile would be hardened against EMP's.
this story has got to be made into a movie!!
Joker surrounded by guns and doesn’t give a flipping flop. That needs to be a meme!
Man where was Jack during the U.S. Elections why vote for the Greater or Lesser Evil when you can vote of Chaos and Anarchy
Agreed on the face cam. It's not appropriate or needed for Explained. It's fine for updates or talks on subjects but not explaining the comic runs.
Who dislikes these videos? Seriously...
Bizzaro would smash that dislike button.
Great video Rob, congrats on your weight loss. I just moved to Colorado . If you need advice or tips let me know , I’ve been in the fitness industry for 14 years and trained many high profile people in Los Angeles and Miami .
This story is awesome!
Rob Jefferson king of cliffhangers
This story is amazing
Sooo good.
Man, i know it, Rob. You will leave the cliffhanger here at this point. :p
You would think the batmobile would have special emp proof plates around it or something