@@liftlabperformance Maybe, but my thinking is that it doesn't need to. The trailers suggest a version of Bruce Wayne who is overworked, and suffering the consequences of his obsession. It may be an unorthodox take on the character, but valid, and something people today can connect to. The best thing you can do for a character who has been around for almost a century is to keep them relatable.
This was a phenomenal essay - I originally planned to watch only a few minutes and see the rest later, but it's 20 minutes later and I'm honestly stunned in the same way one is after having watched a great movie. Wow. You somehow found the perfect balance between interesting information, emotion and audio/visual style. And the end result is so moving that despite already being a big Batman fan, you made me fall in love with his universe even harder. Kudos, seriously.
Nope, if you realized all these are just conspiracy theories. Batman is not a Bruce Wayne. Rich guy like him won't be able hit criminal like batman. He's too rich to care about poor people like us. He may be buff like heck, but it must be because he's a gym junkie so he can show off to girls. Batman is the one keep the street safe, and he must be one of the poor people like us. I soon believe the theory that Clark Kent from Daily Planet is Superman. Pfft.
started by mentioning Tim Burton and Michael Keaton which made me immediately Like the video and then the cherry on top was talking about the legendary Bill Finger and his legacy on creating Batman as we know him today, knowing what he went through he definitely deserves all the recognition he can get may he rest in peace .. a great upload and a job well done !
@Environmentum Dude get a life, I see you in almost every comment saying only in DC when somebody says he's the best comic book character. Who's better than him in Marvel?
@Environmentum An entire superhero group is an unfair advantage to one character and anyways the avengers aren't a SUPERHERO there are a TEAM. Therefore batman is still the greatest SUPERHERO.
@Environmentum You do realize most superheroes don't even have any powers right? You don't need powers to be a superhero. By that logic the avengers aren't even a superhero team since most of them don't even have any powers.
@Environmentum marvel fanboy lol, just cuz u like the avengers more doesn’t make them better, Batman is more iconic, but ur probably a dc and Batman hater so no sense in trying to reason with u lol
Loved the video, but couldn't help but feel that the video's topic is different from its title. We didn't hear how Batman changed the world; we learned how he was made.
@@realkaygrand Come to think of it batman and spiderman always get the best for them I mean Nolan trilogy and sam Raimi trilogy then batman games and spiderman games both the most popular and favorited character in their own companies Its like this two has parallels of each other
I hardly ever cry, but watching that part made my eyes sting. The fact that the true creator of Batman, protector of justice, got his own justice denied for so long... and that many years later, he finally gets at least some of the recognition he deserves, after the whole world benefited from his actions but didn't know his identity... It's poetic, isn't it?
Architect/Developer dichotomy. Who came first, the Architect or the Developers who built the building. The answer is both. Bob Kane would have found another artist and Finger would have given character previews anyway.
The concepts of duality is incredibly explained. One cannot work for the other and you have proven how Batman needs another side of himself to exist especially with the modern takes done by the people who have made his legacy continue. Thank you for this video. Absolutely made my day.
Batman is easily one of the top 3 best superheros of all time! The stories, the gallery of villains and allies enhance the Batman mythology, making him so much more interesting even though he doesn't have any powers!
So amazed with how powerful and immersive the world of Batman has become. The character is so iconic in films, TV shows, comics, games and nearly all of media. Batman and the franchises history of production and incredible comic narratives, have become so iconic. That is why Batman will always be my favourite comic book character. And I am so excited to see what the future of the character will entail in media today (e.g. The Batman 2022 film for example).
I don't know if any other comic book character has their own celebration date but even if they have I know that it's not celebrated around the world like Batman day is! Batman is a culture on itself. He's not everybody's favorite hero, but he's for sure one of the most known fictional figures of modern history.
@@Thankubryson cool fact bro wherever you found it, but just to make it clear in case you can't understand that I said "ONE of the most known" Sherlock Holmes, another fictional character, is probably more known than Batman but I don't care I am not comparing anyone in my comment. Thank you and be safe wherever you are.
It's hard to have brooding heros, cape wearing heros and gadgetry heros without thinking of The Caped Crusader. Challenge for next gen of writers i guess
Imagine a little boy of five years in Eastern Germany, a couple of months after the Wall came down. My parents took me to see my first American movie. Batman. It changed my life and he has been my favourite character ever since. Well, except my own of course.
Personally, I am very impressed with this video about how "Batman" came to be after many decades. I am so sad about what happened to the legacy of Bill Finger and it is unfortunate that the alleged "sole" creator, Bob Kane, failed to acknowledge him in the early decades when he allowed his own personal success got to his head. Not very smart for Kane.
He was (is). I met him a few times back in the day, and he even seemed kind nuts then. But anyone who goes from being a hair stylist to eventually co-running a major film studio gets my respect all day long.
This is an awesome video but the title is definitely misleading. It's more about how the duality of Batman is representative of the best creators, which is a SUPER interesting thesis but not "How Batman Changed the World"
Batman is the most complex fictional character ever created, this is why you can do almost anything with it and it's also why so many people can identify themselves with. He has always inspired hope in me, a human that leads a group of god-like Superheroes is a badass by default.
A significant portion of those asked, at the time (usually an older demographic), thought the Batman logo for the Burton film was a a yellow, toothy, oval mouth instead of stylized bat.
For bat fans it's always been a joy to pick up that comic and see what story writers had come up that month . I myself have a bat obsession. I have comics , figures , statues and more and love the character even when things go bad ...1997 batman and robin movie. Some fans believe that Bruce Wayne is the mask that Batman uses . Hopefully The Batman will be a good movie but with all that's going on in the world we not see it for a while.
As a die-hard Nolanite and hardcore fan of the legendary "Dark knight" trilogy as well as Baleman, I've got to love "Dawn of Justice" for not only its intricate plot, brilliant philosophical themes, great acting performances, elegant cinematography and Batfleck's bold take on Batman... but also being the first film to acknowledge Bill as the rightful creator of the World's greatest detective.
Buce Wayne? Oh, come on, that billionaire playboy? He's too busy socializing at cocktail parties and managing the affairs of the Wayne foundation! He is also too traumatized by the murder of his parents so it is unlikely that he would ever step into the dark alleys of Gotham at night. He is also going on fishing trips with his youthful ward, dick Grayson, whenever a villain makes trouble. It can not be him. I think Harvey Bullock is Batman. He hates crime, does not go by the book and is a loner. But I guess that mystery will never be solved.
@Slipstreamz WHAT?!?!?!?!?!??!!!?!??!!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!??!??!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!!!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?! I KNEW HIM IN HIGH SCHOOL THERES NO WAY HES SPIDER MAN
11:49 I'm forever fascinated by the iconic cover of Batman #9. Batman & Robin are caught in a spotlight, it looks like a sudden, dangerous situation and I understand that the aesthetics worked best this way but, not only is Batman cowering behind his cowl and cape (natural enough) but HE'S USING ROBIN AS A HUMAN SHIELD!! You don't have to be a parent, or have seen your parents gunned down before you for your immediate instinct to be to get the youngster behind you!
You neglected to mention Jerry Robinson, who basically created The Joker and Robin. No small error. His Wikipedia entry is worth reading, if one loves the lore of The Batman.
3:55 WRONG. Furst did Full Metal Jacket. John Barry, who also did Star Wars and Superman: The Movie, was the production designer on A Clockwork Orange.
No superpowers. He’s rich. He uses his means to protect and save innocent people. He a human being that elevates himself above the common man using the wealth he was gifted for the common good of the people who granted him that gift. Please describe another hero other than Iron Man (who came way later, but I still respect for the same reason) who is in the same league. Don’t say Moon Knight. He showed up wayyyyyu too late.
Batman will forever be legendary and iconic. He is the most versatile superhero, he can be done in so many ways. Can't wait to see Pattinson's take.
So we will have... "Batman Forever" ... I'm sorry. :(
Agreed, I feel like he actually has a fighting chance of being a great Batman
@@John231984 Not crazy about this guy being Batman. It’s going to flop.
I thought there were problems with Pattinson? Does he still have the job? Do you think he will keep it?
@@liftlabperformance Maybe, but my thinking is that it doesn't need to. The trailers suggest a version of Bruce Wayne who is overworked, and suffering the consequences of his obsession. It may be an unorthodox take on the character, but valid, and something people today can connect to.
The best thing you can do for a character who has been around for almost a century is to keep them relatable.
that bill finger part really got me in the feels
And thus, Burton created a classic for me, and I love him for it.
@Joshua Hammond I'm Rich.
I hope yall are paying this man well. I really enjoyed the work that went into this video
This was a phenomenal essay - I originally planned to watch only a few minutes and see the rest later, but it's 20 minutes later and I'm honestly stunned in the same way one is after having watched a great movie. Wow. You somehow found the perfect balance between interesting information, emotion and audio/visual style. And the end result is so moving that despite already being a big Batman fan, you made me fall in love with his universe even harder. Kudos, seriously.
Bruce Wayne Is Batman? IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW
@24 7 ok?
Wait BRUCE WAYNE IS BATMAN, KNOW I CAN FINALLY WATCH DARK KNIGHT WITHOUT BEING CONFUSED!!
Maaaaaa I still dont believe it!!!!
Nope, if you realized all these are just conspiracy theories. Batman is not a Bruce Wayne. Rich guy like him won't be able hit criminal like batman. He's too rich to care about poor people like us. He may be buff like heck, but it must be because he's a gym junkie so he can show off to girls. Batman is the one keep the street safe, and he must be one of the poor people like us.
I soon believe the theory that Clark Kent from Daily Planet is Superman. Pfft.
Nope, batman is Bruce wayne.
Batman means a lot to me. Thank you for this wonderful essay.
started by mentioning Tim Burton and Michael Keaton which made me immediately Like the video and then the cherry on top was talking about the legendary Bill Finger and his legacy on creating Batman as we know him today, knowing what he went through he definitely deserves all the recognition he can get may he rest in peace .. a great upload and a job well done !
Batman changed my life...He will be always the best Superhero in comic book history
@Environmentum Dude get a life, I see you in almost every comment saying only in DC when somebody says he's the best comic book character. Who's better than him in Marvel?
@Environmentum Avengers is a team not a character.
@Environmentum An entire superhero group is an unfair advantage to one character and anyways the avengers aren't a SUPERHERO there are a TEAM. Therefore batman is still the greatest SUPERHERO.
@Environmentum You do realize most superheroes don't even have any powers right? You don't need powers to be a superhero. By that logic the avengers aren't even a superhero team since most of them don't even have any powers.
@Environmentum marvel fanboy lol, just cuz u like the avengers more doesn’t make them better, Batman is more iconic, but ur probably a dc and Batman hater so no sense in trying to reason with u lol
This has been one of the best Screen Rant videos, particularly for not being a Pitch Meeting
Came here for Batman fodder, left with life advice.
Why do you want batman fodder?
@@willgriffiths2069 Seriously? You're here, so YOU want Batman fodder, too.
Loved the video, but couldn't help but feel that the video's topic is different from its title. We didn't hear how Batman changed the world; we learned how he was made.
Click bate
He's the most human of all super-heroes. He taught the world about emotional mastery, 'trust me, I have a whole video essay on this'.
Batman will be forever the best comicbook character ever !!
@Environmentum lol whose better at marvel? Iron Man?
@Environmentum Batman is the best hero. Pure skill and intellect. No gifted superpower.
@Environmentum Spider Man* Iron Man just became famous in 2008
@@realkaygrand Come to think of it batman and spiderman always get the best for them I mean Nolan trilogy and sam Raimi trilogy then batman games and spiderman games both the most popular and favorited character in their own companies Its like this two has parallels of each other
This is a great documentary. I didn’t know that it was going to be this good.
This was brilliantly put together. felt a little teary eyed in the end.
Wow. That was not what I was expecting when I clicked on the video, but that was actually really fascinating!
I felt bad for Bill Finger.
Right? He got gas lighted his whole life.
First movie to list him as creator being Batman v Superman was the cherry on top.
Yubi Yubi!
Ask not what the world can do for you, but what you can do for the world.
I hardly ever cry, but watching that part made my eyes sting. The fact that the true creator of Batman, protector of justice, got his own justice denied for so long... and that many years later, he finally gets at least some of the recognition he deserves, after the whole world benefited from his actions but didn't know his identity... It's poetic, isn't it?
Architect/Developer dichotomy. Who came first, the Architect or the Developers who built the building. The answer is both.
Bob Kane would have found another artist and Finger would have given character previews anyway.
This is one of my favorite documentaries. Bravo!!
You know why Joker went up to the bell tower? Just so he could make a "bat in my belfry" joke. It's such a Joker thing to do.
I dunno why but I get reminded of "dogs chasing cars for no apparent reason at all" in this scenario!
Well Done. I definitely learned something new about my favorite Comic Character & enjoyed every minute of it.
"Say my name."
"You're Batman."
"You're Goddam right."
WHERE IS THE TRIGGER ? WHERE IS IT, YOU NEVER GIVE IT TO A ORDINARY CITIZEN.
Hisenburg
@@vegasrebel1889 shut up
The concepts of duality is incredibly explained. One cannot work for the other and you have proven how Batman needs another side of himself to exist especially with the modern takes done by the people who have made his legacy continue. Thank you for this video. Absolutely made my day.
This may be screenrants best video essay to date!!! Very well done!!!
Hell yes, this is a great in-depth take on the psychology of the character.
Batman is easily one of the top 3 best superheros of all time! The stories, the gallery of villains and allies enhance the Batman mythology, making him so much more interesting even though he doesn't have any powers!
I was most impressed with Perchance to Dream episode in Batman the animated series. It's good to know that it was Kevin Conroy's favourite too.
This is best content thanks please make more . Maybe History of Superman’s creators .
Bill Finger is the Caped crusader, and Bob Kane is the show off Bruce Wayne. And we all know who we love......
He is Vengeance...
He Is The Night...
HE IS BATMAN!!!
No
I AM Vengeance!
I AM THE NIGHT !!
I AM BATMAN !!!
@@mexicanbatman8157 Ben Affleck: I'm Rich.
@@Hritik9000 I'm mexican batman
@Environmentum well since trump is a joke I don'tt care
So amazed with how powerful and immersive the world of Batman has become. The character is so iconic in films, TV shows, comics, games and nearly all of media. Batman and the franchises history of production and incredible comic narratives, have become so iconic.
That is why Batman will always be my favourite comic book character.
And I am so excited to see what the future of the character will entail in media today (e.g. The Batman 2022 film for example).
Who liked a 20 min video after a minute of it being up
I don’t know some people like automaticly with youtubers they like.
Don't you have brain
Batman has been a great influence In my life since I was a little boy and I keep on learning new things from the character to this day
I don't know if any other comic book character has their own celebration date but even if they have I know that it's not celebrated around the world like Batman day is!
Batman is a culture on itself. He's not everybody's favorite hero, but he's for sure one of the most known fictional figures of modern history.
Spider-Man is more known. Fact
@@Thankubryson cool fact bro wherever you found it, but just to make it clear in case you can't understand that I said "ONE of the most known" Sherlock Holmes, another fictional character, is probably more known than Batman but I don't care I am not comparing anyone in my comment. Thank you and be safe wherever you are.
I mean people celebrate Spider-Man on August 1st every year. It’s called Spider-Man Day.
@@Thankubryson Marvel fanboy💀 stop tryna discredit, Batman is one of the biggest superhero’s of all time only rivaled by Superman and Spider-Man.
Very good video! Very informative as well!
this inspired me to never give up
"Want to know why I changed the world?"
*Because I am BATMAN*
@Environmentum shut up mcutard
@@tomatoit7033 ya
@@tomatoit7033 lmfao WTF are you 12?
amazing video screenrant 👏
What a fantastic episode well done screen rant :)
Christopher is a Genius.......
So as his own Dark Knight Trilogy
It's hard to have brooding heros, cape wearing heros and gadgetry heros without thinking of The Caped Crusader. Challenge for next gen of writers i guess
@Joshua Hammond Never!
This is beautiful! Long live Bill Finger!!
Thanks for sharing your video on batman
I, grew up watching Batman at, a, young age. And, changed my, whole, entire, childhood.
I read this aloud in William Shatner's voice and I can't stop 😂🤣
That's, awesome!!!
@@mobritchell that's, hilarious 🤣 😆 😂 😄. Good stuff.
Everyone is giving you kudos, yet no one knows HOW he changed your life.
@@generalyellor2187 so technically it has changed my life in so many ways
Batman changed superhero Universe for Both Marvel and DC ... It was the Dark Knight
@Environmentum But Both Marvel and DC movies got fame after The Dark Knight Income .. So Its basically True
Imagine a little boy of five years in Eastern Germany, a couple of months after the Wall came down. My parents took me to see my first American movie. Batman. It changed my life and he has been my favourite character ever since. Well, except my own of course.
@@therobinsontableno.5192 Drive them into the sea. Every last one of them.
My favorite comic book character since I was 3 years old, thank you Bill, all my life I was told Bob was the creator but truth is he robbed Bill 🤦🏽♂️
Without Batman,I Don't recognise this superhero these day.....
Thank you for this video!!!
The editing in this is great
I liked Batman Returns
Personally, I am very impressed with this video about how "Batman" came to be after many decades. I am so sad about what happened to the legacy of Bill Finger and it is unfortunate that the alleged "sole" creator, Bob Kane, failed to acknowledge him in the early decades when he allowed his own personal success got to his head. Not very smart for Kane.
Hey Screen Rant !
Thanks for this video.
Dude, super good vid!!
Jon Peters was kind of crazy from the interviews that I've seen. Thanks for acknowledging Bill Finger.
He was (is). I met him a few times back in the day, and he even seemed kind nuts then. But anyone who goes from being a hair stylist to eventually co-running a major film studio gets my respect all day long.
Gosh darn it, a fantastic video.
I'm hyped by this.
This is an awesome video but the title is definitely misleading. It's more about how the duality of Batman is representative of the best creators, which is a SUPER interesting thesis but not "How Batman Changed the World"
Very underrated video
the Bill storyline touched my heart
Great documentary, ty
This was very good
Keaton. Best. Batman. Ever. Hands down.
Me: So, Screenrant put a new video too. Let me see what it is about.
Video: Batman changed the world.
Me: Oh yeah, I am super duper in.
@2:29 that jack Nicholson story tho. 😂😂😂
Underrated
Batman: You know why they made this video???
Friend: 🤦🏻♂️because your Batman
Batman: right, because I’m Batman !!!!😈
best video of screen rant
I’m actually currently in the process of writing my dissertation on Batman. This video is a real help - thank you!
Hey, I wrote this video and if you need links to any of my sources please let me know!
I'd actually love to read that.
@@sebby97 oh my god that would be amazing, thank you so much! Do you want me DM or what’s best for you?
@@Redz922 Sure! I haven't really used messaging on TH-cam but that sounds fine. You can too if your interested Muddled Mass lol
Batman is the most complex fictional character ever created, this is why you can do almost anything with it and it's also why so many people can identify themselves with. He has always inspired hope in me, a human that leads a group of god-like Superheroes is a badass by default.
This was amazing insight.
Rip Bill Finger
No matter what the haters say, Batman will always be the greatest superhero of all time cause he's the Frrrrrrrrrreaking Batman!! 🦇🦇🦇🦇
A significant portion of those asked, at the time (usually an older demographic), thought the Batman logo for the Burton film was a a yellow, toothy, oval mouth instead of stylized bat.
Peters is batshit crazy. Just listen to Kevin Smith's story about Superman and Peters.
Don't forget that Tim Burton directed Pee Wee's Big Adventure before Beetlejuice! Classic!
This was great
Great video! Thank you for the quality content, it was very interesting and I (and probably many other people) really enjoed it!
Coz he's not the hero we need, but the one we deserve
Impressive and more extensive than I thought from the title.Thank you.
Dunununununununun BATMAN
He is the superhero closest to reality
For bat fans it's always been a joy to pick up that comic and see what story writers had come up that month . I myself have a bat obsession. I have comics , figures , statues and more and love the character even when things go bad ...1997 batman and robin movie. Some fans believe that Bruce Wayne is the mask that Batman uses . Hopefully The Batman will be a good movie but with all that's going on in the world we not see it for a while.
1:14
That, ladies and gentlemen, is a Mustang II.
Been a looooooong time since I seen one of those.
As a die-hard Nolanite and hardcore fan of the legendary "Dark knight" trilogy as well as Baleman, I've got to love "Dawn of Justice" for not only its intricate plot, brilliant philosophical themes, great acting performances, elegant cinematography and Batfleck's bold take on Batman... but also being the first film to acknowledge Bill as the rightful creator of the World's greatest detective.
Wait Bruce Wayne Is Batman!?!??!?!?!?!?!
Buce Wayne? Oh, come on, that billionaire playboy? He's too busy socializing at cocktail parties and managing the affairs of the Wayne foundation! He is also too traumatized by the murder of his parents so it is unlikely that he would ever step into the dark alleys of Gotham at night. He is also going on fishing trips with his youthful ward, dick Grayson, whenever a villain makes trouble. It can not be him. I think Harvey Bullock is Batman. He hates crime, does not go by the book and is a loner. But I guess that mystery will never be solved.
@@Germaniac77 truuuuueeee
@Slipstreamz WHAT?!?!?!?!?!??!!!?!??!!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!??!??!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!!!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?! I KNEW HIM IN HIGH SCHOOL THERES NO WAY HES SPIDER MAN
@A . B Shah Who the hell is Wade Wilson?
Great another conspiracy theorist 🙄
cool video did know about the finger guy
Can we get more videos like this?
Man I loved this Hollywood story. Oh videos like this are tight!
11:49 I'm forever fascinated by the iconic cover of Batman #9. Batman & Robin are caught in a spotlight, it looks like a sudden, dangerous situation and I understand that the aesthetics worked best this way but, not only is Batman cowering behind his cowl and cape (natural enough) but HE'S USING ROBIN AS A HUMAN SHIELD!! You don't have to be a parent, or have seen your parents gunned down before you for your immediate instinct to be to get the youngster behind you!
This is easily the best screen rant video like if you agree
Burton knew the "Batman Juice"
very nicely made essay.
5:02 I’m pretty sure you mean when Burton was working with Jack Palance.
Who are you
I’m Batman
Nice videos
You neglected to mention Jerry Robinson, who basically created The Joker and Robin. No small error. His Wikipedia entry is worth reading, if one loves the lore of The Batman.
3:55 WRONG. Furst did Full Metal Jacket. John Barry, who also did Star Wars and Superman: The Movie, was the production designer on A Clockwork Orange.
No superpowers. He’s rich. He uses his means to protect and save innocent people. He a human being that elevates himself above the common man using the wealth he was gifted for the common good of the people who granted him that gift. Please describe another hero other than Iron Man (who came way later, but I still respect for the same reason) who is in the same league. Don’t say Moon Knight. He showed up wayyyyyu too late.
this video is perfect.