as a non comic reader, I loved that gentlemen ghost was actually supernatural and not some illusion or trick, and seeing Batman not believe it until he's proven otherwise was cool
@@Rebel_riot151 yeah! So many obscure ones and that I got older I recognized them. I got to know Plastic Man, Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Shazam (Captain Marvel), Aquaman, Guy Gardener
tbf When he's killing stuff like aliens it's usually in the context of a massive war for humanity's survival. I always thought the point of Batman's no-kill rule is that he doesn't need guns or anything lethal to subdue his enemies, but if all else fails (and it's all of humanity at risk) he'll start killing. Pure survival would be the one exception, I'd imagine.
They're funnier in a way, you can mock them about progress. main thing is if the ghost can interact with the world or not, always a big... issue with these stories. If they're intangible, they should stay intangible. Selective stuff is just superpowers they were given by the writers because why not. Plus other powers like super strength, invisibility, teleportation, flight, etc. It's all a lot of nonsense at a certain point that I can't take remotely seriously.
@@EricLing64usually the idea is that ghosts that can affect their environment and interact with it are more powerful ones, while some of them are literally trapped in a moment in time, kinda just going through the motions because they’re not fully aware that they’re dead or there was something that they wanted to achieve prior to their deaths. Like finding out if a relative was ok or not, or finishing some kind of project, leaving some kind of legacy on the world, or even having someone figure out their cause of death. All decent examples
I was fully expecting yet another cameo by Constantine, but I was pleasantly surprised to see Papa Midnite instead. Not that there's anything wrong with seeing the former, but he's been in so many shows/movies, I'm ready for something fresh for DC supernatural stories.
Gentleman Ghost felt like a nice foil to Batman: They both are from rich and old families, but whereas one uses his wealth to help the less fortunate, the other steals from them to benefit himself. Love how every villain seems to reflect a part of Batman's psyche. Wonder what Joker will be like.
Honestly i really liked what they’ve done with craddock, mainly because he acts how i always wanted him as, a greedy highwayman with a sense of entitlement. back then during the timeline of the show they were a lot of them.
Say what you will about the old design, but I much prefer the traditional version of gentleman ghost to this one. His normal design is a little corny, but it just has so much personality and would much better fit the aristocratic attitude this version exudes. This show however very much likes to take familiar character and change them in aesthetically unique ways, which to be fair has made this show stand out and be unique without sacrificing who the characters really are beyond the superficial.
yeah the other one is probably a better (or at least more striking) design but I think its too fantastical for CC which, so far, has kept its designs pretty muted and gritty.
@@calebgoodman8955 that’s fair, this one fits cc much better, but that’s probably why Im not a fan. I prefer more color and camp in my hero/villain designs. It’s not a matter of better or worse, just my personal preference. I like a lot of the designs like old school Alfred or classic clayface, but other designs, like two face, just aren’t for me. I also am not happy with onomatopoeia (along with all television adaptations that exist of the villain) because I just don’t think his whole schtick works outside of comic books.
@@lskulski I think you could do onomatopoeia but they would need to dedicate way more time to him than they did. I also like the clayface and Alfred designs they feel straight out of the golden age. Personally the one design im not on board with is Harley, pretty sure its the color scheme I dont vibe with. I think a red would've worked better than yellow but its fine I suppose.
I love Toby Stephens' voice for Gentleman Ghost. It reminds me a lot of Simon Templeman's voice for Doctor Doom in the 90s Fantastic Four animated series.
I mean thats a classic checkov's gun if ive ever seen one. I doubt they have anything specific planed at this point (the plot was pretty open and shut). but I doubt he'll stay in there forever.
I'm actually surprised they suddenly went supernatural with this show instead of keeping it somewhat realistic. I'm hoping Gentleman Ghost returns because despite what he's done I felt bad for him when he was pleading for Batman of all people not to turn him over to that witch doctor guy.
The design is awesome, but just being a classist racist asshole just doesn’t really give the big bad vibes that other versions of the Gentleman Ghost had. Animation was great and all, but instead of being someone to fear or hate he’s just a stubborn jerk who refuses to accept that titles and money don’t make anyone better than anyone else. To each fan his or her own I guess, but not as good as others in my opinion.
Don t get what s different compare to "his times". Many no slavery but the upper classes and CEO s still rule the many and lower classes are kept down by the laws they put in places
Im not sure why he's using the term "Lower Class" because that term didnt come to exist until way after his time as a Highway man. Like, Marx wasn't even born yet.
it was simply the easiest way to convey the plot to the audience. I mean we'd likely be unable to understand him properly if he was using period accurate English
At least this Gentleman Ghost is being real about the state of things, unlike batman who pretends that wealth is distributed equally or there isn't a two tear justice system.
It is reflective of his original design. In the original Golden Age comics Alfred was a portly character. Not the form British Special Forces Operative that he became in the modern era.
The rich are noble in all but name? Do you live under a freaking rock, bro? They have destabilized countries and lied for profit and are involved in modern slavery. Nothing had changed.
@@bloodyidit4506 I just think lil bro didn't use that phrase correctly at all lol But I get what he means, there is no "nobility" anymore, only wealth. The curtain has long fallen over that charade by this point.
@@godzillavkk Actually, some former slaves ended up owning slaves themselves. And what do you mean by that? I’ve humanized the rich more than most people I’ve met.
I'm glad they didn't do the Scooby do thing where it's a guy in a rubber mask and it really was a ghost the whole time.
To be fair, Gentleman Ghost _has_ always been an actual ghost (at least every iteration I know of has been).
I was very pleasantly surprised that they introduced supernatural elements to the show so early but the episode was great
It was implied in his debut it was an act, and in an alt earth it was, this was the only time
@@mochiman6307 huh, didn't know that. _Almost_ every Gentleman Ghost was an actual ghost, then.
@@gundamgamer7060 Honestly this is one thing comics have over anime, not everything is linked to the power system
as a non comic reader, I loved that gentlemen ghost was actually supernatural and not some illusion or trick, and seeing Batman not believe it until he's proven otherwise was cool
He's a real ghost in the comics too and has similar backstory as well, though he's usually more of Hawkman/Hawkgirl villain.
In the comics and other shows Gentleman Ghost was from the Victorian Era
If only Velma were here to see this
As someone who got introduced to Gentleman Ghost because of Brave and The Bold, I got to say I really liked this cool highwayman’s version ^^
Well I was introduced to the Gentleman Ghost in the form of his Lego minifigure variant from The Lego Batman movie set.
That's how I was introduced to Gentleman Ghost too!
I prefer the Brave and the Bold version. 😅 He had more class in my opinion.
OMG me too! If it wasn’t for _Batman: Brave and the Bold_ wouldn’t know a lot of the cool DC characters! 😁
@@Rebel_riot151 yeah! So many obscure ones and that I got older I recognized them. I got to know Plastic Man, Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Shazam (Captain Marvel), Aquaman, Guy Gardener
Batman: (captures ghost in bottle)
Bucky Barnes: You couldn't have done that earlier?
Sam Wilson: I hate you 😂😂
Shut up Bucky 😅
To be fair, Papa midnite never told him the purpose of the bottle.
Batman doesn't kill, but it doesn't count if they're already dead. Also aliens, and magical beings, and non-human creatures.
Don't forget immortals *wink wink*
That is how he got away with killing Grundy in Arkham city
Non sentient aliens.
tbf When he's killing stuff like aliens it's usually in the context of a massive war for humanity's survival. I always thought the point of Batman's no-kill rule is that he doesn't need guns or anything lethal to subdue his enemies, but if all else fails (and it's all of humanity at risk) he'll start killing. Pure survival would be the one exception, I'd imagine.
Or if they live long enough for the EMTs to get there, then it's the hospital's fault.
It is still established even in Caped Crusader:
Ghosts are afraid of Batman.
Probably the best villain of this first season of Batman The Caped Crusader.
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@@huitzisalazar4666 lmao
Toby Stephens voice acting is iconic he's an amazing actor in his other work too
@@huitzisalazar4666I love how he just run torts him.
@@kevin-2.1 ye 😆
Ghosts that just scare you is bad. But, somehow a bigoted ghost is somehow worse.
A bigoted, highway-robber ghost at that!
That hates democracy
It's like nazi zombies
They're funnier in a way, you can mock them about progress.
main thing is if the ghost can interact with the world or not, always a big... issue with these stories. If they're intangible, they should stay intangible. Selective stuff is just superpowers they were given by the writers because why not. Plus other powers like super strength, invisibility, teleportation, flight, etc. It's all a lot of nonsense at a certain point that I can't take remotely seriously.
@@EricLing64usually the idea is that ghosts that can affect their environment and interact with it are more powerful ones, while some of them are literally trapped in a moment in time, kinda just going through the motions because they’re not fully aware that they’re dead or there was something that they wanted to achieve prior to their deaths. Like finding out if a relative was ok or not, or finishing some kind of project, leaving some kind of legacy on the world, or even having someone figure out their cause of death. All decent examples
I was fully expecting yet another cameo by Constantine, but I was pleasantly surprised to see Papa Midnite instead. Not that there's anything wrong with seeing the former, but he's been in so many shows/movies, I'm ready for something fresh for DC supernatural stories.
I have a feeling we’ll be seeing papa midnite again in this show
Gentleman Ghost felt like a nice foil to Batman: They both are from rich and old families, but whereas one uses his wealth to help the less fortunate, the other steals from them to benefit himself. Love how every villain seems to reflect a part of Batman's psyche. Wonder what Joker will be like.
Kinda ironic that the ghost of the elite got beaten by an elite in a suit
"Go back to hell"
:Proceeds to trap him in a bottle instead.
To some, that would be just as bad.
@@kyndrablankenship1758especially considering where that bottle ended up.
Yes, a bit counterproductive.
Close enough
At least it's not a jar...
Where's Sam and Dean when you need them
Saving people, hunting things
Between Batman Brave and the Bold, Lego Batman, and this I love how Gentlemen Ghost has become a Batman villain even though he wasn’t originally
The supernatural theme of batman is one of the best about the show. Hopefully the caped crusader will show more of it
Honestly i really liked what they’ve done with craddock, mainly because he acts how i always wanted him as, a greedy highwayman with a sense of entitlement. back then during the timeline of the show they were a lot of them.
1:13 Yikes
No one hits the boof like Alfred
@@gingeroverseer9302 Ok
0:16 is he wearing a black cloth on his face ? ( it would make sense becuase he was hanged )
Yes he is.
good catch!
Also because he’s a ghost
Man al literally didn’t even hesitate
He straight up gave himself for bat
Say what you will about the old design, but I much prefer the traditional version of gentleman ghost to this one. His normal design is a little corny, but it just has so much personality and would much better fit the aristocratic attitude this version exudes. This show however very much likes to take familiar character and change them in aesthetically unique ways, which to be fair has made this show stand out and be unique without sacrificing who the characters really are beyond the superficial.
yeah the other one is probably a better (or at least more striking) design but I think its too fantastical for CC which, so far, has kept its designs pretty muted and gritty.
@@calebgoodman8955 that’s fair, this one fits cc much better, but that’s probably why Im not a fan. I prefer more color and camp in my hero/villain designs. It’s not a matter of better or worse, just my personal preference. I like a lot of the designs like old school Alfred or classic clayface, but other designs, like two face, just aren’t for me. I also am not happy with onomatopoeia (along with all television adaptations that exist of the villain) because I just don’t think his whole schtick works outside of comic books.
@@lskulski I think you could do onomatopoeia but they would need to dedicate way more time to him than they did. I also like the clayface and Alfred designs they feel straight out of the golden age. Personally the one design im not on board with is Harley, pretty sure its the color scheme I dont vibe with. I think a red would've worked better than yellow but its fine I suppose.
I heard they're planning to make season two.........and I'll be looking forward to watch it
This kinda gives off Emperor Belos (TOH) vibes...
He does come from the same time period. Albeit different states
@@Relichunters01 i didnt mean the look, i ment the mindset... both would easily play Poker with hitler in hell.
Mostly the racism.
Love when Batman pulls out his signature fire gun at 2:22 and shoots fire bullets to kill Gentleman Ghost
Its called a flare gun, dude
Sorry man, what kind of utility belt would it be without a flare gun
@@Mushroom_Man Animation goof then bc that didn’t look like a flare at all
Mmmmm animation error
2:22 - Bats is holding him off with his left arm.
2:25 - Now it's his right and his gun is gone
Good catch
I think he just switched his arms.
He switched his arms
Or he switched the arm or a wizard did it, you are free to choose
0:11 that grunt sounds like Kevin Conroy
Why You said that name? Now i'm sad
That's what I think!
Kevin would love this show
@@nachomind4531
Don't be in sorrow because of his passing brother, be grateful and joy for what he bring us: memories that deserves to be cherished
I love Toby Stephens' voice for Gentleman Ghost.
It reminds me a lot of Simon Templeman's voice for Doctor Doom in the 90s Fantastic Four animated series.
His image in the painting had a great package.
Batman: I'll put him in the refrigerator next to Mr. Freeze's head.
I get the feeling that the secret Alfred is protecting isn't Batman's identity. I expect they will revisit that in the next season.
2:45 I have peanut butter haha
HE WAS A REAL GHOST. I love this episode.
Love the redesign of the gentleman ghost
Wish he finished his monologue, ngl
Batman the Caped Exorcist 🦇👿
I'd finally got the chance to watch this show.....I've watched this episode yesterday.....it was something
As someone who has watched the brave and the bold, I much prefer that version, however I do find this version different and cool which I do like
Damn, that Gentleman Ghost's back to the hell.
He appeared like: SUP BICTH!
0:48
0:48
He couldnt take it with him anyway
I preferred his voice in brave and the bold.
Batman could've called Ghostbusters
Or Mystery Inc.
Or maybe Danny Phantom.
Or Luigi.
Or Sam and Dean Winchester
1:09 Don't thank Heaven yet.
This episode gave me Supernatural vibes.
Did he not know how to reach Constantine for this one?
No Constantine in Golden Age!
@@wr5488No Onomatopoeia either, but I get your point.
No, but he called Papa Midnite, a voodoo priest who worked with Constantine
So... Does this mean there are chances Gentleman Ghost makes return later on if bottle breaks?
I mean thats a classic checkov's gun if ive ever seen one. I doubt they have anything specific planed at this point (the plot was pretty open and shut). but I doubt he'll stay in there forever.
1:30
‘Ello ‘Ello!!! It’s FAAAAT Alfred!!!!!!!
Now GG really does look like a highway man.
It isn't killing if he's already dead.
Craddock gives me Belos vibes
I'm actually surprised they suddenly went supernatural with this show instead of keeping it somewhat realistic. I'm hoping Gentleman Ghost returns because despite what he's done I felt bad for him when he was pleading for Batman of all people not to turn him over to that witch doctor guy.
There's always been supernatural stuff in Batman. One of the recurring villains, Solomon Grundy, is undead for crying out loud
Craddock, a namesake worse than Cobblepot
The design is awesome, but just being a classist racist asshole just doesn’t really give the big bad vibes that other versions of the Gentleman Ghost had. Animation was great and all, but instead of being someone to fear or hate he’s just a stubborn jerk who refuses to accept that titles and money don’t make anyone better than anyone else. To each fan his or her own I guess, but not as good as others in my opinion.
Don t get what s different compare to "his times". Many no slavery but the upper classes and CEO s still rule the many and lower classes are kept down by the laws they put in places
Im not sure why he's using the term "Lower Class" because that term didnt come to exist until way after his time as a Highway man. Like, Marx wasn't even born yet.
it was simply the easiest way to convey the plot to the audience. I mean we'd likely be unable to understand him properly if he was using period accurate English
It'd be more appropriate if he was a massive racist more than anything, instead of going on about "classes," honestly.
@@calebgoodman8955 Common sense. You have it.
Who preferrs The Brave And The Bold to this drekk? All my bad people, MAKE SOME NOISE!
Movie or tv series
TV series
NTH Metal anyone?
Batman should have called Sam
And Dean Winchester from “Supernatural” especially with this demon possession scene
“Hey, Long Halloween Batman? I could use some help.”
Batman saying go back to hell was kinda cringe
At least this Gentleman Ghost is being real about the state of things, unlike batman who pretends that wealth is distributed equally or there isn't a two tear justice system.
He doesn’t ‘pretend’. And wealth should be earned, not equalized.
Hehehehe
Oh you're serious. Let me laugh harder.
HAHAHAHAHAHA
@@_Iscreamimagine thinking that wealth is earned
@@josiadorthestrong1031 imagine thinking that wealth is just big numbers going around. Please take a classical economics lesson.
@@GarlicPudding is that your best joker impression? You’re really pulling off the crazy here.
Why the hell did they make Alfred fat
It is reflective of his original design. In the original Golden Age comics Alfred was a portly character. Not the form British Special Forces Operative that he became in the modern era.
@@KahnSig Thanks for letting me know :)
If only he saw the whole picture. The founding fathers were slave owners. And nowadays, the rich are nobles in all but name.
The rich are noble in all but name? Do you live under a freaking rock, bro? They have destabilized countries and lied for profit and are involved in modern slavery. Nothing had changed.
@@bloodyidit4506 I just think lil bro didn't use that phrase correctly at all lol But I get what he means, there is no "nobility" anymore, only wealth. The curtain has long fallen over that charade by this point.
They were slave owners, but so was everyone back then. And nowadays, most of the rich ARE noble- it’s just that bad behavior makes better news.
@@_Iscream I mean noble as in class. And not everyone owned slaves. Slaves did not. And shame on you for for not taking their humanity into account.
@@godzillavkk Actually, some former slaves ended up owning slaves themselves. And what do you mean by that? I’ve humanized the rich more than most people I’ve met.
Kinda lame