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@@animn7386 DC is being kicking marvel ass for years the only good marvel movies that are good are the wolverine vs hulk, Thor vs hulk, punisher and the black widow, the original captain America dvd release (not the cinema version), Logan, Deadpool 1 and the first raimi spider man
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is my favorite, Darkseid's rampage in Smallville is chilling especially since he had Supes on the ropes before Kara's intervention.
We've had many people portray the roll of the batman but for many men growing up there was only one person that was our true dark Knight rip Mr Conroy younare forever in our hearts 🙏🖤🩶
I haven't watched all of the video yet, but to me, two of THE best animated DC movies, are Mask of the Phantasm and Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker.
The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 & 2 is great. They don't try to alter the story to "surprise" viewers or as an attempt to stand apart as its own animal, remaining very faithful to the Frank Miller story. I do like how they expand on the Batman vs. Superman fight in the finale of Part 2 to make it more exciting and add more meat to the scene. Batman using a wrecking ball and the rollers from a pair of steamrollers as boxing gloves is incredibly badass. Honestly, it's a more impressive fight than the similar scene in BvS. TDKR's director Jay Oliva actually worked as the storyboard artist on BvS, so he had a direct creative hand in both cinematic brawls between Batman and Superman.
Once, my mom was selected to go to a "special meeting " for 1st responders. Turns out it was an advanced screening of the Ryan Reynolds Green Lantern movie. When she told me that was what the meeting was (we were both LE dispatchers at the time, so I knew there was a meeting), I asked her how was the movie. She said, "First Flight was way better" 😂😂
Because WB asked Atrocitus and Sinestro to make that movie instead of letting Hal or Kyle tell it like it is...and yes First Flight is way better. It's an actual Hal story.
The Best Epic DC Animated Movies I Absolutely Love throughout the years are: 1. Superman: Doomsday 2. Justice League: The New Frontier 3. Batman: Gotham Knight 4. Green Lantern: First Flight 5. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies 6. Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths 7. All-Star Superman 8. Green Lantern: Emerald Knights 9. Batman: Year One 10. Justice League: Doom (I Absolutely Love seeing Martian Manhunter's Evil Villainous younger brother and Evil Longtime Archenemy and Worthy Adversary, Ma'alefa'ak in that movie) 11. Superman vs. The Elite 12. Superman: Unbound 13. Justice League: War 14. Son of Batman 15. Batman: Assault on Arkham 16. Justice League: Throne of Atlantis 17. Batman: Bad Blood 18. Batman: The Killing Joke 19. Justice League Dark 20. Teen Titans: The Judas Contract 21. Batman and Harley Quinn 22. Batman: Gotham by Gaslight 23. Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay 24. The Death of Superman 25. Reign of Supermen 26. Justice League vs. the Fatal Five 27. Batman: Hush 28. Wonder Woman: Bloodlines 29. Superman: Red Son 30. Batman: Soul of the Dragon 31. Justice Society: World War II 32. Batman: The Long Halloween, Parts 1 & 2 33. Injustice 34. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm 35. Batman Ninja 36. Catwoman: Hunted 37. Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons 38. Legion of Super-Heroes 39. Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham 40. Justice League: Warworld 41. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One 42. The Batman vs Dracula These are ALL My Most Favorite Epic DC Animated Movies throughout the years I Absolutely Love watching. God Bless Kevin Conroy's Beloved Soul Forever. 🤲🛐📿🙏
Superman vs. The Elite raises an important debate on how best to deal with crime. The themes of justice and hypocrisy are heavily leaned into, with Superman's methods being called into question since the villains he spares always keep coming back. And the movie improves on the source material since newer characters get included to help highlight the said themes.
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox is without a doubt one of the most insane alternate realities out there, rife with possibilities the animated film made a reality made possible through a simple task that had disastrous consequences, making for a film that exceeded all expectations.
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies was the first of a series in the DC Universe of original movies. Superman/Batman: Apocalypse was a sequel that introduced the modern Supergirl. Wonder Woman brought Diana's epic origins to the small screen. Green Lantern: First Flight explored Hal Jordan's origin and training with the Green Lantern Corps. Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths introduced the multiversal Crime Syndicate. Justice League: Doom saw the Legion of Doom assemble to take down the Justice League of America.
First Flight is a great first step for those looking to explore the Green Lantern mythos. Hal Jordan is the trailblazer for humans in Green Lantern: First Flight and is rendered as a character with suitable love. The action-packed sequences convey the scope of what the Green Lanterns have to offer and its stunning animation that makes the ride that much more enjoyable. They are actually comparable to the Jedi in Star Wars with their powers, uniforms and roles as peacekeepers, and will be a huge hit for Star Wars fans looking for a new fix.
A comedic love letter to Batman fans, the LEGO Batman Movie became a critical and commercial blockbuster. Its bright animation, subversive humor, immense amount of heart, playful poking at Batman tropes, and exploration of more familial themes made it an instant blockbuster.
The highlight of Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is when Darkseid comes to the Kent family farm in Smallville to fight Superman and Supergirl. Tim Daly of Superman: The Animated Series makes a great return to Superman and as always, Kevin Conroy is a delight as Batman.
While I can't argue over the top spot (the greatest Batman story EVER) There's a couple missing here ; "Justice League : War" where the JL has an epic series of battles against Darkseid and the excellent "Justice League : The New Frontier" which explores the Silver Age era JLA's origins and the event which brings them together. I also would rate "Doom" much higher.
The thing about Mask of the Phantasm in comparison to Under the Red Hood is that while Under the Red Hood is widely considered among the best animated Batman films, Mask of the Phantasm is considered one of the best interpretations of Batman there is.
The Phantasm made such a huge impact that she even got a major reference in the JLU episode meant to pay tribute to and put a finale for Batman: Beyond, fittingly titled _Epilogue._ When Waller sought to recreate the circumstances of Batman's tragic origin for (or on) young Terry McGinnis, she asked the Phantasm to do the deed. To her credit, she thought better of it at the last moment. To Waller's credit, she came to agree.
JLU is so underrated. That was really an incredibly episode to close the series with grown up Terry realizing what Waller did many years ago - like it or not, the world needs a Batman.
Batman: Year One is an essential Batman animated movie that includes the vocal performances of Ben McKenzie and Bryan Cranston as Batman and Commissioner James Gordon.
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is a great introduction for Supergirl, while the animated movie features some of the best teamwork of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Big Barda.
Every aspect of the production was excellent, earning the LEGO Batman Movie numerous award nominations and wins. This was a self-aware, reference packed spectacle of a movie that was just plain fun to watch. The humor was clever, and brought something for both children and their parents in the audience to enjoy, resulting in a movie that is delightful no matter who is watching.
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm features a great look back at the beginnings of Batman's war on crime while giving fans yet another stellar performance from longtime collaborators Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill.
At the emotional center of Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox is the Flash himself coming to terms with the sense of loss. The Flashpoint Paradox established a grittier and more mature version of the DC Universe and set expectations for stories that dealt with the characters on a more personal level, and that was a big step for animation as a storytelling medium.
Assault on Arkham is a solid entry into DC's animated lineup, and a worthy expansion of the world of the very popular video games that moves beyond Batman and fleshes out several characters that might not get the spotlight otherwise.
With its compelling plot and large DC cast, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies makes for an engaging thrill ride that keeps you guessing at every turn. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies was a commercial success and saw Kevin Conroy and Tim Daly reprised their respective roles from the DC Animated Universe as Batman and Superman.
William Baldwin, Mark Harmon, Gina Torres and James Woods provide a unique voice cast in Crisis on Two Earths, the story in which the Justice League fight their evil counterparts from another universe. These days, thanks to the likes of Crisis on Infinite Earths, the DC multiverse of movies and television shows is normal but Crisis on Two Earths was one of the first animated films to delve into the concept.
Lauded by many fans as one of the greatest Batman stories ever written, Batman: Year One is a dark, gritty and mature adaptation that longtime fans and newcomers can enjoy. Batman: Year One is a prime example of what makes DC animated films so successful.
The Crime Syndicate is an intimidating force that will stop at nothing for complete control, and seeing the evil versions of these iconic characters interact with each other is a treat. Crisis on Two Earths features fantastic animation that makes every moment more impactful as the movie pits the Justice League of America against formidable counterparts who do not share their morals.
Justice League: Doom had beautiful animation, great action sequences, and a returning cast of DC Animated Universe actors reprising their iconic roles.
Batman vs Robin is about Damian Wayne finding his own path, and his complex background makes it so that he can still easily go in either direction. Batman vs Robin explored their complicated relationship and the Court of Owls. Batman vs Robin makes for a much more interesting Damian Wayne and is perhaps one of the best insights into the character onscreen.
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths pushes the boundaries of the DC Universe of Animated Movies at this point in time and exploring alternate dimensions and evil versions of the Justice League.
Contemporary Batman stories are often darker and more tragic than most other superhero yarns, and Batman: Under the Red Hood is about as dark and tragic a Batman story as there is.
Justice League: Doom is a wildly evocative tale about the Justice League, with all odds stacked against them and much more than just your standard villain team against them.
I feel like your #3 and #4 should have been #1 and #2 respectively, but it's good to see these movies get some recognition, they're mostly fantastic. I like to imagine a world where DC got a clue 15 years ago and got the teams behind these movies to do their cinematic universe. They would have actually rivalled the MCU had they done that.
There was NEVER a doubt that "Mask of the Phantasm" would take #1. Much like The Animated Series set the bar for Batman shows, this movie did so for animated movies. Mark Hamill's Joker's laugh at the very end was downright CHILLING. Kevin Conroy inspired me to want to become a voice actor, and I am beyond sad that I will never get to thank him for giving my favorite superhero, not A voice, but THE voice. R.I.P. Kevin Conroy. Thank you for everything.
Both the Justice League and the Crime Syndicate have fighting styles and personalities. Yet what makes Crisis on Two Earths for some engaging dialogue and action is the difference between the two groups: the Justice League of America has the strong sense of justice while the Crime Syndicate has the strong sense of dominion.
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse exposes us to a more paternal side of the Big Blue Boy Scout as he teaches Kara Danvers what it means to live on Earth while guiding her growth and journey towards following in the footsteps of her cousin as a superhero.
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is a psychological thriller that works as a bittersweet epilogue to Batman: The Animated Series. Mark Hamill's Joker return is thrilling and scary, with Batman's legendary enemy giving the new Terry McGinnis the toughest battle yet.
The Death of Superman (2018) Jerry O'Connell really gets his chance to shine with his Superman. It certainly makes changes to the story to fit in the DC Animated Movie Universe but only enough to make it work.
Superman vs. The Elite is a dedicated and exceptionally animated adaptation of the story arc, "What's So Funny about Truth, Justice and the American Way."
Justice League: Doom was one of the last and best projects Dwayne McDuffie worked on before his tragic passing. Justice League: Doom features the same great dialogue and character dynamics that made Dwayne McDuffie one of the best in the business.
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse features Kevin Conroy, Tim Daly and Susan Eisenberg, who have worked together as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman in other DC animated movies and television series.
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse puts Superman in a big brother-type role that makes his character much more relatable than he normally is as an all-powerful alien.
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is the first big screen theatrical animated adaptation of the DC Comics iconic superhero. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm arrived when cartoons were still seen as kid stuff, and because Warner Bros was focused on their live-action Batman films they put little marketing and attention behind this animated film which is probably why it went on to become one of the best Batman films ever. Fans were craving a mature take on the Caped Crusader, desperately wanting for creators to dive deep into the backstories and parallels between Batman and Joker, and this 1993 movie does just that.
@@gianthand8130 she would be the antagonist in a Wonder Woman movie....and she likely won't get it because DC would like to focus on lesser known villains...and Giganta's Diana's second most iconic villain after Cheetah and just ahead of Ares and the witch.
Jeremy Sisto was the voice of Batman in Justice League: The New Frontier and the voice of Talon in Batman vs Robin while Jensen Ackles was the voice of Red Hood/Jason Todd in Batman: Under the Red Hood and the voice of Batman in the DC Animated Rebirth Universe.
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was the standard for animated superhero films for a long time. This moody adventure made perfect use of its art deco setting while adding even more to the Batman mythos. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is a great animated DC movie that can stand side by side with the best of the live-action films.
As the beginning of the DC Animated Movie Universe, the Flashpoint Paradox is a masterclass in setting expectations, serving up a darker and grittier take on a familiar setting and established characters that would continue through several connected properties.
Pepper in stunning animation, fascinating character development and the enduring vocal talents of both Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamill as Joker, and Batman: Mask of the Phantasm became the trailblazer for serious animated superhero movies.
The film features great voice work by Bruce Greenwood as Batman and Jensen Ackles as Red Hood, Batman: Under the Red Hood is one of the best cases of adapting an iconic story while making it fit the needs of a new medium.
The LEGO Batman Movie was a self-aware, reference packed spectacle of a movie that was just plain fun to watch. The humor was clever, and brought something for both children and their parents in the audience to enjoy, resulting in a movie that is delightful no matter who is watching.
The Death of Superman is praiseworthy for faithfully retelling the source material while capturing the high stakes drama and emotional depth as Superman fights to protect Meteopolis and ultimately sacrifices himself to save the world.
Praised for its impressive animation and gripping fight sequences, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse explores notions of family, trust and identity. Superman/Batman: Apocalypse reunites Tim Daly as Superman, Kevin Conroy as Batman and Edward Asner as Granny Goodness, joined by Summer Glau as Supergirl, Susan Eisenberg as Wonder Woman, Julianne Grossman as Big Barda and Andre Braugher as Darkseid.
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is easily one of the darkest DC stories ever told, live-action or animated. This emotional Batman story is one of the best things to come out of the DC Animated Universe and proved why this Batman of the future was every bit as good as the original.
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox established a grittier and more mature version of the DC Universe and set expectations for stories that dealt with the characters on a more personal level, and that was a big step for animation as a storytelling medium.
Batman: Under the Red Hood was successful in introducing multiple villains while keeping each afloat. Strong writing and voice acting direction contributed to the impact of Batman's guilt, and he was finally able to return to his role as a detective. Dark yet brisk, Batman: Under the Red Hood is eager to dive headfirst into the brutality that haunts Gotham City. Sharply choreographed fights heighten the intensity that is reinforced as the groundwork of the film and redouble the odds of contesting moral codes. Outstanding voice performances from an impressive cast reassure that Batman: Under the Red Hood is strikingly unforgettable.
With intense action sequences and a gripping narrative, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies explores concepts of trust, betrayal and the resilience of friendship. The impeccable voice cast of Tim Daly, Kevin Conroy and Clancy Brown delivers stellar performances that capture the essence of Superman, Batman and Lex Luthor. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies is celebrated for its dynamic animation and faithful adaptation of the comic book series.
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Apokolips War was really dark, seeing DC heroes die at the hands of Darkseid and his army was a heartbreaking experience
It was so good though. I was surprised when I watched the first one. DC really nails their animated stuff
@@papaCmahnslol...lmao even.
My fav one
RIP Kevin Conroy
RIP Kevin Conroy
What a legend
Rest in Peace Legend.
Amen.
Rip
Mask of the Phantasm and Under the Red Hood are not only two of the greatest Batman movies, they’re two of my favorite animated movies of all time
Meh
Flashpoint Paradox is my personal favorite. 🎉
Good choice
Best ever.
Totally better in quality than any of the DCEU installments
Not exactly a high bar there.
Or all those sH Ty MCU ones
Can't understand why they're all so bad when animated are gems😅
@@animn7386 DC is being kicking marvel ass for years the only good marvel movies that are good are the wolverine vs hulk, Thor vs hulk, punisher and the black widow, the original captain America dvd release (not the cinema version), Logan, Deadpool 1 and the first raimi spider man
@@Saddonghussein Maybe animated but Snyder really doesn't understand Supes at all; if he just didn't go so artificially dark all the time
How did All Star Superman not make this list??? One of the best Superman stories ever!
I wasn't the biggest fan of Superman but even I have to agree. That almost completely change my viewpoint on Superman as a hero
@@jackinthebox1993 Agreed! I’m not a big Superman fan either but this story was amazing.
100 percent. How could they leave it off the list? Top 10 easily.
It’s watchmojo most of their lists are ass
I didn't like the movie compared to the comic to me it was underwhelming when it was adapted
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is my favorite, Darkseid's rampage in Smallville is chilling especially since he had Supes on the ropes before Kara's intervention.
Justice League: Doom definitely showed us how intelligent and dangerous Batman truly is. I loved it.
Should've been top 5
We've had many people portray the roll of the batman but for many men growing up there was only one person that was our true dark Knight rip Mr Conroy younare forever in our hearts 🙏🖤🩶
Flashpoint was crazy I mean having deathstroke and Luther be the good guys in a dark timeline really blew my mind
"I am Kevin Conroy"
"I am Batman"
RIP Mr Conroy one of the best Batman voices ever
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths will always be my all time favorite DC animated movie 100/100🤩🤩
Mask of Phantasm is truly one of the best DC Animated movies ever
One of???
Indeed.
That’s one I want to see.
I haven't watched all of the video yet, but to me, two of THE best animated DC movies, are Mask of the Phantasm and Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker.
Agreed, it deserves to be number 1.
The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 & 2 is great. They don't try to alter the story to "surprise" viewers or as an attempt to stand apart as its own animal, remaining very faithful to the Frank Miller story. I do like how they expand on the Batman vs. Superman fight in the finale of Part 2 to make it more exciting and add more meat to the scene. Batman using a wrecking ball and the rollers from a pair of steamrollers as boxing gloves is incredibly badass. Honestly, it's a more impressive fight than the similar scene in BvS. TDKR's director Jay Oliva actually worked as the storyboard artist on BvS, so he had a direct creative hand in both cinematic brawls between Batman and Superman.
Once, my mom was selected to go to a "special meeting " for 1st responders. Turns out it was an advanced screening of the Ryan Reynolds Green Lantern movie. When she told me that was what the meeting was (we were both LE dispatchers at the time, so I knew there was a meeting), I asked her how was the movie. She said, "First Flight was way better" 😂😂
Because WB asked Atrocitus and Sinestro to make that movie instead of letting Hal or Kyle tell it like it is...and yes First Flight is way better. It's an actual Hal story.
Honorable mention "BATMAN & MR. FREEZE: SUBZERO"
Finally someone mentions that Movie! When I read through the Comments it seems no one remember it´s Existence. What a shame.
The Flashpoint Paradox is a wild ride from beginning to end as the greatest Justice League animated movie.
Public Enemies was my first animated DC movie. My father showed it to me when I was 10 years old.
Stop! Me too! Not only was it my first one, my dad showed it to me and my siblings too!
The Best Epic DC Animated Movies I Absolutely Love throughout the years are:
1. Superman: Doomsday
2. Justice League: The New Frontier
3. Batman: Gotham Knight
4. Green Lantern: First Flight
5. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
6. Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
7. All-Star Superman
8. Green Lantern: Emerald Knights
9. Batman: Year One
10. Justice League: Doom (I Absolutely Love seeing Martian Manhunter's Evil Villainous younger brother and Evil Longtime Archenemy and Worthy Adversary, Ma'alefa'ak in that movie)
11. Superman vs. The Elite
12. Superman: Unbound
13. Justice League: War
14. Son of Batman
15. Batman: Assault on Arkham
16. Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
17. Batman: Bad Blood
18. Batman: The Killing Joke
19. Justice League Dark
20. Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
21. Batman and Harley Quinn
22. Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
23. Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
24. The Death of Superman
25. Reign of Supermen
26. Justice League vs. the Fatal Five
27. Batman: Hush
28. Wonder Woman: Bloodlines
29. Superman: Red Son
30. Batman: Soul of the Dragon
31. Justice Society: World War II
32. Batman: The Long Halloween, Parts 1 & 2
33. Injustice
34. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
35. Batman Ninja
36. Catwoman: Hunted
37. Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons
38. Legion of Super-Heroes
39. Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham
40. Justice League: Warworld
41. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One
42. The Batman vs Dracula
These are ALL My Most Favorite Epic DC Animated Movies throughout the years I Absolutely Love watching. God Bless Kevin Conroy's Beloved Soul Forever. 🤲🛐📿🙏
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@@koolkid9836 Thanks. These are My Most Favorite Epic DC Animated Movies I Absolutely Love watching throughout the years of the DC Universe.
Superman vs. The Elite raises an important debate on how best to deal with crime. The themes of justice and hypocrisy are heavily leaned into, with Superman's methods being called into question since the villains he spares always keep coming back. And the movie improves on the source material since newer characters get included to help highlight the said themes.
Green Lantern: First Flight makes for a great introduction to the character of Hal Jordan and the fascinating lore of the Green Lantern Corps.
Number 1 is Justice League Dark Apokolips War it's a masterpiece
No, in the video watch Mojo put Batman mask of the phantasm as number one
Lmao
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox is without a doubt one of the most insane alternate realities out there, rife with possibilities the animated film made a reality made possible through a simple task that had disastrous consequences, making for a film that exceeded all expectations.
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies was the first of a series in the DC Universe of original movies. Superman/Batman: Apocalypse was a sequel that introduced the modern Supergirl.
Wonder Woman brought Diana's epic origins to the small screen. Green Lantern: First Flight explored Hal Jordan's origin and training with the Green Lantern Corps. Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths introduced the multiversal Crime Syndicate. Justice League: Doom saw the Legion of Doom assemble to take down the Justice League of America.
Miss you and remember you Kevin
First Flight is a great first step for those looking to explore the Green Lantern mythos. Hal Jordan is the trailblazer for humans in Green Lantern: First Flight and is rendered as a character with suitable love. The action-packed sequences convey the scope of what the Green Lanterns have to offer and its stunning animation that makes the ride that much more enjoyable. They are actually comparable to the Jedi in Star Wars with their powers, uniforms and roles as peacekeepers, and will be a huge hit for Star Wars fans looking for a new fix.
My all time, top 3 favorite DC animated movies are; Mask of the Phantasm, Under the Red Hood and Assault on Arkham. Those three are just chef's kiss.
A comedic love letter to Batman fans, the LEGO Batman Movie became a critical and commercial blockbuster. Its bright animation, subversive humor, immense amount of heart, playful poking at Batman tropes, and exploration of more familial themes made it an instant blockbuster.
Lord Conroy🔥😔
Nothing on Justice League War? Guess we'll wait until top 30
Battle of the Super Sons made the list over JL War and that should be a crime.
The highlight of Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is when Darkseid comes to the Kent family farm in Smallville to fight Superman and Supergirl. Tim Daly of Superman: The Animated Series makes a great return to Superman and as always, Kevin Conroy is a delight as Batman.
While I can't argue over the top spot (the greatest Batman story EVER) There's a couple missing here ; "Justice League : War" where the JL has an epic series of battles against Darkseid and the excellent "Justice League : The New Frontier" which explores the Silver Age era JLA's origins and the event which brings them together. I also would rate "Doom" much higher.
The thing about Mask of the Phantasm in comparison to Under the Red Hood is that while Under the Red Hood is widely considered among the best animated Batman films, Mask of the Phantasm is considered one of the best interpretations of Batman there is.
The Phantasm made such a huge impact that she even got a major reference in the JLU episode meant to pay tribute to and put a finale for Batman: Beyond, fittingly titled _Epilogue._ When Waller sought to recreate the circumstances of Batman's tragic origin for (or on) young Terry McGinnis, she asked the Phantasm to do the deed. To her credit, she thought better of it at the last moment. To Waller's credit, she came to agree.
JLU is so underrated. That was really an incredibly episode to close the series with grown up Terry realizing what Waller did many years ago - like it or not, the world needs a Batman.
@@ivaylospasov7812no it’s not underrated. It’s one of the greatest superhero shows of all time!
Batman: Year One is an essential Batman animated movie that includes the vocal performances of Ben McKenzie and Bryan Cranston as Batman and Commissioner James Gordon.
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is a great introduction for Supergirl, while the animated movie features some of the best teamwork of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Big Barda.
Every aspect of the production was excellent, earning the LEGO Batman Movie numerous award nominations and wins. This was a self-aware, reference packed spectacle of a movie that was just plain fun to watch. The humor was clever, and brought something for both children and their parents in the audience to enjoy, resulting in a movie that is delightful no matter who is watching.
Bruh, Superman vs The Elite deserves to be higher.
If #1 isnt Mask of the Phantasm we riot
The only movie I accept ahead of The Dark Knight Returns.
@@williamsekely1476 My favorite two, are Mask of the Phantasm and Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker.
Literally the only reason I clicked on the video
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm features a great look back at the beginnings of Batman's war on crime while giving fans yet another stellar performance from longtime collaborators Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill.
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War brought a shocking and bloody finale to the DC Animated Movie Universe.
At the emotional center of Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox is the Flash himself coming to terms with the sense of loss. The Flashpoint Paradox established a grittier and more mature version of the DC Universe and set expectations for stories that dealt with the characters on a more personal level, and that was a big step for animation as a storytelling medium.
Assault on Arkham is a solid entry into DC's animated lineup, and a worthy expansion of the world of the very popular video games that moves beyond Batman and fleshes out several characters that might not get the spotlight otherwise.
With its compelling plot and large DC cast, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies makes for an engaging thrill ride that keeps you guessing at every turn. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies was a commercial success and saw Kevin Conroy and Tim Daly reprised their respective roles from the DC Animated Universe as Batman and Superman.
Under the Red Hood is Batman storytelling at its finest, and is worth viewing for all fans of the Dark Knight.
William Baldwin, Mark Harmon, Gina Torres and James Woods provide a unique voice cast in Crisis on Two Earths, the story in which the Justice League fight their evil counterparts from another universe. These days, thanks to the likes of Crisis on Infinite Earths, the DC multiverse of movies and television shows is normal but Crisis on Two Earths was one of the first animated films to delve into the concept.
Lauded by many fans as one of the greatest Batman stories ever written, Batman: Year One is a dark, gritty and mature adaptation that longtime fans and newcomers can enjoy. Batman: Year One is a prime example of what makes DC animated films so successful.
The Crime Syndicate is an intimidating force that will stop at nothing for complete control, and seeing the evil versions of these iconic characters interact with each other is a treat. Crisis on Two Earths features fantastic animation that makes every moment more impactful as the movie pits the Justice League of America against formidable counterparts who do not share their morals.
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This jaw-dropping ultimate confrontation in the Flashpoint Paradox goes down in history for its intense visuals.
Justice League: Doom had beautiful animation, great action sequences, and a returning cast of DC Animated Universe actors reprising their iconic roles.
Batman vs Robin is about Damian Wayne finding his own path, and his complex background makes it so that he can still easily go in either direction. Batman vs Robin explored their complicated relationship and the Court of Owls. Batman vs Robin makes for a much more interesting Damian Wayne and is perhaps one of the best insights into the character onscreen.
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Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths pushes the boundaries of the DC Universe of Animated Movies at this point in time and exploring alternate dimensions and evil versions of the Justice League.
Justice League: Doom asks heavy questions about power, safety versus freedom, and the nature of good and evil.
I loved Crisis on Two Earths, mostly because of Owlman. I hope he comes back in another movie, even if it's a different version of him.
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is a blast because the movie brings back Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill to portray Batman and the Joker.
Contemporary Batman stories are often darker and more tragic than most other superhero yarns, and Batman: Under the Red Hood is about as dark and tragic a Batman story as there is.
8:28 "Send me the bill"
Clark I own the building you work at, you're paying me with my own money
Return of the Joker is a thrilling way of creating a new story while building on the mythology fans know so well.
The Death of Superman lives up to its name as the movie was based on the comic book storyline of the same name.
Justice League: Doom is a wildly evocative tale about the Justice League, with all odds stacked against them and much more than just your standard villain team against them.
I feel like your #3 and #4 should have been #1 and #2 respectively, but it's good to see these movies get some recognition, they're mostly fantastic. I like to imagine a world where DC got a clue 15 years ago and got the teams behind these movies to do their cinematic universe. They would have actually rivalled the MCU had they done that.
There was NEVER a doubt that "Mask of the Phantasm" would take #1. Much like The Animated Series set the bar for Batman shows, this movie did so for animated movies. Mark Hamill's Joker's laugh at the very end was downright CHILLING. Kevin Conroy inspired me to want to become a voice actor, and I am beyond sad that I will never get to thank him for giving my favorite superhero, not A voice, but THE voice. R.I.P. Kevin Conroy. Thank you for everything.
Both the Justice League and the Crime Syndicate have fighting styles and personalities. Yet what makes Crisis on Two Earths for some engaging dialogue and action is the difference between the two groups: the Justice League of America has the strong sense of justice while the Crime Syndicate has the strong sense of dominion.
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse exposes us to a more paternal side of the Big Blue Boy Scout as he teaches Kara Danvers what it means to live on Earth while guiding her growth and journey towards following in the footsteps of her cousin as a superhero.
Batman Year 1 is a masterpiece
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is a psychological thriller that works as a bittersweet epilogue to Batman: The Animated Series. Mark Hamill's Joker return is thrilling and scary, with Batman's legendary enemy giving the new Terry McGinnis the toughest battle yet.
The Death of Superman (2018)
Jerry O'Connell really gets his chance to shine with his Superman. It certainly makes changes to the story to fit in the DC Animated Movie Universe but only enough to make it work.
It's insane how Batman: The Long Halloween didn't make the list
I was hoping Batman vs the TMNT would be on this list. It was so good that it deserves a sequel
Superman vs. The Elite is a dedicated and exceptionally animated adaptation of the story arc, "What's So Funny about Truth, Justice and the American Way."
Justice League: Doom was one of the last and best projects Dwayne McDuffie worked on before his tragic passing. Justice League: Doom features the same great dialogue and character dynamics that made Dwayne McDuffie one of the best in the business.
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse features Kevin Conroy, Tim Daly and Susan Eisenberg, who have worked together as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman in other DC animated movies and television series.
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse puts Superman in a big brother-type role that makes his character much more relatable than he normally is as an all-powerful alien.
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is the first big screen theatrical animated adaptation of the DC Comics iconic superhero. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm arrived when cartoons were still seen as kid stuff, and because Warner Bros was focused on their live-action Batman films they put little marketing and attention behind this animated film which is probably why it went on to become one of the best Batman films ever. Fans were craving a mature take on the Caped Crusader, desperately wanting for creators to dive deep into the backstories and parallels between Batman and Joker, and this 1993 movie does just that.
Flashpoint Paradox is such a good movie that almost perfectly mirrors the comic book!
Under the Red Hood brings in several beloved Batman characters for a compelling and complex story.
I wish Giganta from Justice League/Justice League Unlimited would get her own movie.
Me Too Cause “Giganta” From The “Justice League/Justice League Unlimited” TV Shows Is My Favorite Villain Character Indefinitely :-)😈🦹🏼♀️📺
@@jonathanhahn6955 She has quite the appeal for sure.
@@gianthand8130 she would be the antagonist in a Wonder Woman movie....and she likely won't get it because DC would like to focus on lesser known villains...and Giganta's Diana's second most iconic villain after Cheetah and just ahead of Ares and the witch.
@@Superlad9494 Giganta has not had the big screen treatment though.
@@gianthand8130 and she probably won't.
Jeremy Sisto was the voice of Batman in Justice League: The New Frontier and the voice of Talon in Batman vs Robin while Jensen Ackles was the voice of Red Hood/Jason Todd in Batman: Under the Red Hood and the voice of Batman in the DC Animated Rebirth Universe.
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was the standard for animated superhero films for a long time. This moody adventure made perfect use of its art deco setting while adding even more to the Batman mythos. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is a great animated DC movie that can stand side by side with the best of the live-action films.
The Death and Return of Superman was the best IMO
As the beginning of the DC Animated Movie Universe, the Flashpoint Paradox is a masterclass in setting expectations, serving up a darker and grittier take on a familiar setting and established characters that would continue through several connected properties.
Pepper in stunning animation, fascinating character development and the enduring vocal talents of both Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamill as Joker, and Batman: Mask of the Phantasm became the trailblazer for serious animated superhero movies.
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm has the same playful energy as Batman: The Animated Series, while presenting a suspenseful mystery story.
The film features great voice work by Bruce Greenwood as Batman and Jensen Ackles as Red Hood, Batman: Under the Red Hood is one of the best cases of adapting an iconic story while making it fit the needs of a new medium.
I wish they’d add more of these to streaming services. God tier
Mask of the Phantasm amplifies everything that made Batman: The Animated Series so great, from the style to the writing to the voice acting.
DC definitely has great animated movies that put the snyderverse films to shame.
The LEGO Batman Movie was a self-aware, reference packed spectacle of a movie that was just plain fun to watch. The humor was clever, and brought something for both children and their parents in the audience to enjoy, resulting in a movie that is delightful no matter who is watching.
The Death of Superman is praiseworthy for faithfully retelling the source material while capturing the high stakes drama and emotional depth as Superman fights to protect Meteopolis and ultimately sacrifices himself to save the world.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns does justice to its source material and managed to bring the art style to life with fluid, well-produced animation.
Praised for its impressive animation and gripping fight sequences, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse explores notions of family, trust and identity.
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse reunites Tim Daly as Superman, Kevin Conroy as Batman and Edward Asner as Granny Goodness, joined by Summer Glau as Supergirl, Susan Eisenberg as Wonder Woman, Julianne Grossman as Big Barda and Andre Braugher as Darkseid.
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is easily one of the darkest DC stories ever told, live-action or animated. This emotional Batman story is one of the best things to come out of the DC Animated Universe and proved why this Batman of the future was every bit as good as the original.
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox established a grittier and more mature version of the DC Universe and set expectations for stories that dealt with the characters on a more personal level, and that was a big step for animation as a storytelling medium.
With note-perfect voice performances from the entire cast, Batman: Bad Blood is a modern-day gem luminously wrapped with tension and great dialogue.
The moment they put in Lego Batman in the list I was done with it.
Batman: Under the Red Hood was successful in introducing multiple villains while keeping each afloat. Strong writing and voice acting direction contributed to the impact of Batman's guilt, and he was finally able to return to his role as a detective. Dark yet brisk, Batman: Under the Red Hood is eager to dive headfirst into the brutality that haunts Gotham City. Sharply choreographed fights heighten the intensity that is reinforced as the groundwork of the film and redouble the odds of contesting moral codes. Outstanding voice performances from an impressive cast reassure that Batman: Under the Red Hood is strikingly unforgettable.
With intense action sequences and a gripping narrative, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies explores concepts of trust, betrayal and the resilience of friendship. The impeccable voice cast of Tim Daly, Kevin Conroy and Clancy Brown delivers stellar performances that capture the essence of Superman, Batman and Lex Luthor. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies is celebrated for its dynamic animation and faithful adaptation of the comic book series.