What Makes The DC Animated Universe Special?
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- What makes the DC Animated Universe (known among its fans as the DCAU) so special? Why do the adventures of Batman the Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, Superman the Animated Series, Static Shock and more capture the hearts and minds of audiences of all ages? One show being a hit would make sense, but almost all of them being unanimously loved? That accomplishment is often unheard of when it comes to shared universes. On today's episode of "What Makes It Special," we're going to be diving headfirst into the heart and soul of the DCAU. So whether your favorite character is Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Static, Batman Beyond, Hawkgirl, Martian Manhunter, John Stewart's Green Lantern, the Wally West Flash, Huntress, the Question or another member of this masterpiece of a universe, you're sure to enjoy the ride. #batman #justiceleague #dcau
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For me personally, I think the fact that the producers, writers etc. very clearly cared about the source material really helped the shows shine. The shows seem like a lot of care and passion went into their production.
Music scores are always top notch too
that beauty in the thumbnail is the reason
Aquaman still sucked, though
DCAU is seriously the best shared superhero universe.
Agreed. It’s because they respected the characters and source material. They didn’t pander to anybody, wrote good stories and understood character development.
Aquaman sucked, though
The best universe are you kidding me DC Animation is horrible
Hollywood DC is better.
Hollywood is the winner of DC superhero movies.Hollywood and Marvel.Hollywood on d c is so much better than garbage animation dc
@@Master-WorksSucks on the animation, but Hollywood is just end better in every way on DC.
The DCAU along with Raimi's Spiderman trilogy is what made me fell in love with superheroes as a kid in the 2000's
Gotta say ditto, glad you mentioned the spiderman trilogy.
Same for me along with the spiderman 90s series. Grew up with all them.
The DCAU has some of the best, and I cannot stress this enough, Family story telling I've ever seen. It in no way excludes little kids, but you've got Joker torturing Tim Drake, lots of sexual innuendo and visuals, and well-done psychology.
A great example is Batman Beyond's animal dna splicing, the steroid patches, and Spellbinder's VR tech that he sells to the teens like a drug. All layered and fair explorations of how the youth get ignored, and develop bad habits because of their problems. At the same time they wove in the sci-fi adventure perfectly, with the fantastice alterations of modern problems.
Snobbing that stuff out is exaclty what you'd see with a lot of self-loathing adventure fiction that wants to feel smart and important, like character designs representing a self-actualized entity with no sartorial restrictions, making idealogical battles also physical ones are somehow lowbrow ideas.
The cadmus arc of JLU is easily the greatest take on Superheroes + politics I've ever seen. Build up, layered characters, fair arguments for every side, and characters are allowed to be placed somewhere politically without it ever looking inherentely good or bad. It may currently be the most relevant superhero story that's ever been done. Question gets to say "A is A" (an explicit reference to Objectivism) and Green Arrow says "I'm an old lefty." This is not what happens when you write for kids. This is what happens when you just write, and do so with taste and maturity.
I don't think I need to mention how the arc used plotpoints from all over the series, retroactively making a buildup that went back to 1992, and used the differences of their characters like Superman, Captain Atom, Question, Lex Luthor etc, very well. Basically, it's easily some of the best superhero fiction ever made.
Completely agree the DCAU knew how to be mature without coming off as edgy or dark thus appealing to both adults and children.
and this is exactly why I miss it. I truly wish that they would go back to that well again for more projects - obviously if they were still that high standard of quality.
@@DegenerateJay They’ll be rebooting the Batman animated series soon with Bruce Timm producing it. It could be good?
@@themikx2939 It's not a reboot, it's it's own continuity.
@@wisconsinking323 isn’t that what a reboot is
I think what makes the dcau so special and is that it just had the perfect mix of fun and serialization. This universe manages to take full advantg and of the ridiculous world of comic books but was able to naturally build on the comics to create relatable characters and build up on concepts seamlessly. This universe is iconic and deserves so much more love because I wouldn’t be a writer without it
Spot on 🌹
You dropped this 👑 king
Aquaman still sucked, though
I agree that while the animation of the current DC animated films and shows isn’t bad in the slightest whatsoever (no slight intended towards the artists & animators) I just vastly prefer the look feel & style of animation from the DCAU shows & films.
Yeah, me too
Everyone involved in the production of this animated universe produced so many great shows - Batman, Superman, JL/JLU, Batman Beyond etc.
Aquaman sucked, though
I just love how they were able to keep children, teens and adults invested and entertained. I still watch to this day like Deontay Wilder.
But Aquaman sucked
I think the DCAU's Flash deserves his own series. Something in line with the JLU episode "Flash and Substance", showing how superheroes aren't just about violence and punishment, but also about protecting the innocent and trying to rehabilitate the villains. The way Flash "catches" Trickster in that episode was one of the absolute high points in the Justice League series for me, and I'd love to see a series, or maybe just a series of shorts, dedicated to showing more of that.
Aquaman still sucked though
Haven’t even watched your video yet, and already I agree.
Also, The Question from JLU is such a great character.
He's based only on the old ditko version, who appeared in backups of the old blue beetle run, which was canceled after issue 5. Strong reccomend, and a quick read.
Voice actor was great aswell, for The Question, Jeffrey Combs
He's Amazing as a Character the scene where there tried to break him and He just comes out with multiple conspiracies was great
The Question's episode where he was going to strangle Lex Luther with his tie?.. *chef's kiss* The Cadmus arc in JLU was the peak of the Timmverse for me.
The Question is the most based character in JL
The adaptation of “For the Man Who Has Everything” is probably one of my favorite episodes in the JLU series. You just don’t get that kinda of emotional story telling and character development in the newer DC animated projects
The Dcau was my introduction to dc. Wish Wonder Woman got her own series.
Aquaman sucked, though
I'm 31, I grew up with the DC Animated Universe. I was really excited when we got Justice League vs The Fatal Five, and doubly excited because I also love The Green Lantern Animated Series and was very happy the used Kilowag and Salaak's voice actors for it. I would love a DCAU movie every two years or so, but would also like a Green Lantern Animated Series season 2. I feel that series is extremely underrated and overlooked.
Yeah, a GL:TAS continuation would’ve been great. They even planned on Phil Lamarr reprising his role as John Stewart.
Aquaman still sucked, though
Batman mask of the phantasm gets me every time. Really wish they would have expanded upon it but it’s like your grey ghost episode. This movie always makes me have chills and tear up it’s so good. Even the soundtrack is amazing
To answer this question:
1) they cared
2) they respected the source material
3) continuity/reused actors/characters
Aquaman still sucked
@@Master-Works Nothing's perfect, I guess
@@davidm4566 Yeah
I personally love The DCAU and I'm almost 20 and now that I'm older I can really appreciate the maturity of the storytelling.
Aquaman still sucked, though
The dcau was something totally special and unique nowadays cartoons are more goofy Nd cartoony but the dcau was perfect it touched on all topics and had amazing stories
Ikr
Aquaman sucked, though
I think it was special with us because there no hand holding even though it was for kids. It just tossed us right into the DC Universe in the shabang of it
Aquaman still sucked, though
The consistency in art style and voice actors was great too
But Aquaman sucked
The adult themes, the character development, the story arcs etc. was an awesome ride.
Aquaman still sucked, though
To me, this is a thousand times better than the entire MCU
Aquaman still sucks, though
@@Master-WorksThey made him badass in the Justice League, so not complaining
@@tiffyfemboy They made him a bitchy douche
Static Shock and John Stewart Green Lantern have become my all-time favorite heroes because of the DCAU. I'd love a continuation of Static Shock and a mini-series on John Stewart GL... maybe with the other lanterns featuring or cameoing on occasion.
For context, I'm 16, I was born in 2005. When I was a kid, my mom bought me the dvds that had individual episodes from JLU, BTAS, and Beyond. And I always wanted to get more into this universe, but never really had the opportunity to. I would see Mask of the Phantasm on TV sometimes or Sub Zero, sometimes Mystery of the Batwoman, but that was pretty much all of my experiences with this universe as a child. Well now, with HBO max having all of it, you already KNOW I've been binging the hell out of everything in that universe. I love it, it's so good.
I grew up watching DCAU. I still remember all those amazing memories.
I love DCAU for making my childhood so amazing.
Aquaman unfortunatly sucked
@@Master-Works I like Aquaman but recently I stopped watching CBM, I watching anime more these days.
@@shahrukhknight-99 You do? Why? He is such a hole! Let me guess, you are a hole too? That is usually the answer
Everytime someone said to me they like Aquaman they were total jerks
@@Master-Works do you have any agenda against Aquaman and second why you're talking rude, you don't even know me so why getting your blood boiled over a movie.
Remember films are subjective just cause you didn't like it doesn't mean other people can't enjoy. Peace ✌️
The way they made the characters in these shows seem so relatable, it felt like a fanfiction brought to life on screen. Imo the best universe to date.
Aquaman still sucked, though
This also has the best version of Braniac, his comic version is always convoluted and hard to follow but this one is streamlined without falling into the generic killer AI trope
I love the DCAU vids on this channel. You should talk about Spectacular Spider-Man some time!
That’s a great suggestion!
Avengers EMH
@@lifeisberserk9566 earth mightiest heroes is so great
Why Talk about Spectacular Spiderman when you can talk about The Zeta Project
@@nadolfswitler-argentina6672 That's an excellent point. Personally I'd like him to talk about the rule 34 I drew of Hawkgirl.
The DCAU is what made me fall in love with the DC characters. I used to be Marvel Comics only. But the Timmverse won me over from the first ep of Batman TAS. It's still the standard I judge all DC properties against.
Aquaman still sucked, though
@@Master-Works I give him props for cutting off his own hand to save his kid.
@@djsosonut Yeah, but that is the only thing he is known for really. Other than that, he suck
In the 90’s I grew up with the Batman TAS, then into Batman/Superman TAS. Even now as a man in my 30’s, I can remember every weekday at 4:00 watching Batman TAS on Fox Kids, before it was on the WB. However the first time I saw Batman and Superman on screen together, as a kid it blew my mind.
I've always recommended the DCAU to anyone who is just getting into comic books, this stuff was so well written and had a lot of heart, it's tragic that this universe isnt talked about enough in present day.
Aquaman still sucked, though
justice league unlimited static shock batman animated series superman animated series batman beyond good tv show dc comics
Aquaman still sucks, though
You definitely do you research. The mention of Static Shock asking about Robin and the mention of the Titans is pretty obscure - Kudos!!!
Perfectly cast and iconic depictions of excellent characters with stories that tackled various issues, and seamlessly straddled different tones.
Aquaman sucked, though
A one-off Batman Beyond movie for HBOmax would be awesome.
With Michael Keaton playing Old Bruce
Batman Beyond was not actually that good after season 1
I’ve made it a point to rewatch it all after all these years and when I’m watching a handful of episodes of Return of the Joker, Mystery of the Batwoman, etc. my toddler is there with me because it’s definitely a show I want my son to grow up with and enjoy just like I did!
You could tell the writers understand the characters really well
Except Aquaman. He sucks
I’ve always loved this universe. And all of the chicks in these shows are top notch ;)
Sadly, only true beauty is found within.
Facts their pretty and cool
Aquaman sucks, though
I'm 46...and I remember when BTAS first came out,I was a kid in High School,but still rushed home to watch the show everyday,I never would of imagined that this show would be as ground breaking as it has become,considered by nearly all comic book circles as the greatest Superhero cartoon ever made(and yes I consider Batman a superhero 🤣)I watched all the animated series in the 90's including The Batman which oddly enough became my second favorite Batman cartoon.The show has touched so many conic book fans cause besides giving us the first and best representation of Harley Quinn,it gave us moments that carried over to other cartoons in the DCAU canon.One if my favorite Batman moments came from Justice League Unlimited when was Batman was sent in by Amanda Waller to kill Ace,but instead of using his muscle or his brawn,he used his brain and his heart.. and stayed with Ace until she finally died...honestly I still tear up at 46 when I watch this scene,manly tears of course 🤣)but that scene still resonates with a generation about the man Batman truly is...yeah DC doesnt make 'em like that anymore...
Ace:"Can you move that object with your mind...yeah...I can move it...'"
that scene still gets me.🦇
Aquaman sucked though
I’ve been watching this channel non stop for like 3 days. And I’ve completed like 50 videos. I’m hooked.
“Batman in My Basement episode” I wouldn’t have been surprised if he recruited the kids to be his gang of robins
I have batman the animated series on blu-ray, just ordered superman the animated series and can't wait for the batman 2004 coming on blu-ray in February. DCAU has one of the greatest shows ever.
This is why growing up in the 90s and 2000s where the best
Aquaman sucked, though
The league vs general Ealing was my favorite episode
I’m a 2000’s kid so besides the occasional reruns on the Hub, I never grew up with it. But I’ve binged Batman TAS and just finished Superman TAS and the DCAU is just amazing.
Aquaman sucked, though
I think the fact the people connecting worked extremely hard to maintain continuity the best they could. Also were not afraid to show their heroes making mistakes or be flawed.
Aquaman still sucked though. Aquaman was the worst togheter with his lame brother
Nice little video guys - I enjoyed the conversation. I absolutely LOVE the DC Animated Universe. It is, in my eyes, perfect in every way. The stories, animation, characters - all fit in perfectly and smoothly as a universe I have always loved and revisited.
Aquaman sucks
One of the best videos you’ve made. I know I’m biased but it was great.
Now I'm watching this universe for the first time and I'm loving it too much. It's really, not just because of the stories, also because of the characters, their relationships, the good animation in all the series and the personal style it has. I bought all of them in blu-ray and now watching Justice League season 2, so if you have never watch this universe before, do it, you will enjoy it.
Aquaman still sucked, though
I bought the Majority of the DCAU( Batman,Superman,Justice League/ JL unlimited) and while I've only gotten as far as season 3 of Batman 1992 ,I anticipate the these moments to come.
The friendship and acknowledgement of both The Last son of Krypton and The Last Martian Manhunter(MM is a founding member of the Justice league and he doesn't get the respect he's earned)
John Stewart's defining portrayal of Green Lantern and Hawkgirls Long Building Relationship,
Amanda Waller and Batman's Rivalry/respect,The 14th level Intelligence of Lex Luthor,
and the rebirth of Darksied uniting both good and evil sides of earth's champions to unite the universe.
Aquaman still sucks, though
So I was introduced to the DCAU through reruns of Batman Beyond and then the Justice League series and Static Shock. As I was so young when these were airing, I didn't actually realise they were connected until much later, when I learned that there was also a BTAS and STAS (they came out before I was born). That being said, even as a six-year-old, there was something that drew me to the shows and kept me engaged. I think maybe it was the serious tone they may have had, and the emotion they managed to employ? On top of that there were mysterious and adventures, it was all super easy to get drawn into.
Aquaman sucked, though
That Cadmus arc is just quality
Im 19 and I totally grew up with this universe, specifically the Justice League's series, also totally loved the JL vs Fatal Five
to me Young Justice is the one modern DC Animation that gives me feelings similar to the ones the DCAU gives me
Aquaman was still bad, though
Hi DJ, I'm one of thee biggest DCAU fans. I've always wondered if the "Justice League" pilot, could have continued where Superman; TAS, had left off. I think THAT would have been awesome.
Never liked how they left the last episode up in the air.
Thanks for this video.
Aquaman sucked,though
Currently a 40 yo man and I still tear up Everytime during the end of "Baby Doll".
This animated universe was so good that I want green arrow, nightwing or BOP series to happen.
They should absolutely do miniseries' on hbo max already. You've got people aged 15 to 30 just waiting for this stuff to come back. Hopefully if the new batman with J J Abrams does well they'll bring back the Timmverse. The one time I want them to cash in on nostalgia and they haven't done it.
Every fail committed by DC in recent times makes us appreciate how great the DCAU really is
Aquaman still sucked in it, though
Great vid Jay just finished the batman series. Probs my favourite version of batman and watched mask of phantasm which was also very good
The perfect version of the dc universe and nothing will ever change that.
Aquaman sucked, though
Slightly on/off topic. I recently bought the "X-Men: The Art and Making of the Animated Series" book. In it, the authors who wrote some of the show talk about how X-Men broke all these records and helped Fox go from this distant fourth who could never beat the Big 3 networks to having the highest ratings on Saturday mornings to the point where half of America's televisions were watching X-Men. The authors talked about how Batman: TAS had 18 months of prep time before the first airing and X-Men had half that. The makers of the show told Saban (apparently a cheapskate) that they needed B:TAS money put into it. No one shrugged at the idea of putting money into Batman because he had just had two major films come out in the last two years. Now, I never watched X-Men nearly as religiously as I watched Batman and Spider-Man, but when I hear about all this praise for X-Men (which I think is good too), one thing I can never agree with is the idea of it being the best superhero animated show ever. That's Batman. X-Men never invented a character for the show that would go on to be as big as Harley, who Jim Lee called "DC's fourth pillar". X-Men never had the voice actors come back for many projects the way that DCAU (and B:TAS) voice actors have over the years. X-Men never had animated movies that continued the continuity in the way some DC animated movies have. The DCAU and Batman in particular, are truly the GOAT in superhero animation and the blueprint for all. I'm glad we got X-Men, and Spider-Man (which I LOVED), but (IMO) it's small potatoes to the DCAU!
Aquaman sucks, though
“I’ve got Batman in my Basement” is not a bad episode. It’s just one of those stories almost exclusively geared towards children.
I remember seeing it as a child. The main kid was a closer POV character than Robin could ever be… A nerdy kid, dealing with bullies, obsessed with Batman, with no magical powers, or training to beat up adults twice their size.
What made it special?
Easy, shirtless long blond haired aquaman, the best version of him.
With that perfect hook hand
This is my childhood and Now I appreciate it more as an adult
Aquaman sucked, though
Please make more DCAU videos. This Germ…. I mean Argentinian loves these videos
Good question, I think it’s because not only did the shows help a TON in character development, the way the writers took on the story was one of the best ways possible
And they explored the DC universe here in the dcau in a few different ways, with the origins, justice league, the future, the teens, the villains, the non-humans, the lesser known dc characters, and the way they told us the story of superman in his show made me love him, back when I was not really a supes fan
And it actually told me what happened to make Dick nightwing lol
And of course not to mention the incredible animation style that is one of the best styles ever, imo
Also the fact that the DCAU show’s filler episodes are actually worth my time, unlike most other shows
Aquaman sucked, though. He was horrible. Worst character in DCAU togheter with his lame brother
@@Master-Works Fair enough, i didn't mind the take on him though, unsure if it's been used before aside for flashpoint so it was fresh for me
@@c4r7s0n He was still a despicable baghole, though. He broke traffic safety rules and assulted a police officer
DCAU Gave everyone their moment and marketed well to their audiences. They also made the characters relatable with displaying relationships with each other which is a really important human traits. I just recently turned 25 so I’m able to understand cartoons a lot better now than when I was a kid.
Aquaman sucked
It was well thought out and consistent
Except Aquaman. He sucked
The care and heart put into it
Aquaman sucked, though
Seriously frustrating this might be your best vid yet and i bet a ton of people just won't watch it or see it
He should've put Batman in the thumbnail. Maybe a "Arkham Vs BTAS" vid would get viewed more.
@@Frogman1212 it's very sad how much merit that joke has
When the crooked cop realized Clark Kent was Superman right before he was executed is definitely a WTF moment. I place it above Darkseid killing Dan Turpin.
im 15 and so these shows werent actually on tv as I grew up but they were on prime video and so I watched them growing up and they were definitely a big part of my childhood considering I'm now a big DC nerd and rewatched them again understanding more and seeing more than i did as a child.
I believe some of the confusion as to whether or not Teen Titans was apart of the DCAU comes from the casting choices for Speedy & Kid Flash. Speedy was voiced by Mike Erwin who then reprised the role for the JLU episode "Patriot Act". Michael Rosenbaum was cast as Kid Flash who at the time was also voicing Flash in Justice League/JLU possibly leading to some belief that they were connected as the depicted alter-ego of each character was Wally West.
One of the reasons those series were great is the writers; Dennis O'Neill, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, Dwayne McDuffie, Gerry Conway, Peter David, all came from comics who are familiar with the characters. They proved themselves great screenwriters.
Aquaman sucked, though
Well, most of the show followed the source materials and were grounded in the reality of “actions have consequences” and the aftermath of the multiple incidents. Also the stories weaved everything from all the individual animated series together and didn’t shy away from the darker tones of said stories. I have to give the writers credit, they made a surprise masterpiece that even adults could enjoy.
Aquaman still sucked, though
@@Master-Works I don’t remember that much but I definitely remember Aquaman taking a page out of Guts’s book and cut his own hand off to save himself and his son. That man managed to get the child and himself to a hospital while dealing with his poorly improvised bandaged stump of an arm that was still bleeding. That is at least a testament to his determination and toughness.
@@movespammerguyteam7colors He is still a despicable jerk that tries to kill people
Him curling off his own hand is the only thing anyone remembers about him. But he is still a stupid jerk
Everything about it...to the fine details.. to how they develop the characters and interactions both fights and lively hoods . It was a series way before its time. Seeing the different combos of heroes and villains fighting eachother like the comics. Just an amazing show
Aquaman sucked, though
The DCAU made me the DC fan I am today. Superman is my #1 superhero because of his TV show. JL and JLU blew me away as a kid and I loved how it was all connected. Yes I watched the marvel shows too spiderman, xmen, hulk and fantastic four but none of them hit like the DCAU
Auquaman sucks, though
There's still DCAU content that I need to check out. Not just with the recent movies like Fatal Five, but also season 3 of Batman Beyond and JLU, as well as Static Shock. The Cadmus Arc in particular is my favorite story arcs in the universe and fiction in general.
Aquaman sucked, though
that beauty in the thumbnail is why
I'm behind on a LOT of shows and movies and I've been meaning to watch everything in the DCAU, I'm confident that I'll like it after hearing what you two have to say about it
Aquaman sucked
Five words:
Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill.
I was a kid In the 90's. Early 30's. Grew up with Batman , super man & justice league. Best Thing cartoons ever is that universe and re discovering it again as an adult. Also loved X-Men and Spiderman. Hell we had so much good cartoons back then . I'd watch new cartoons if they were on that level and especially that universe.
One of my favorite more adult jokes is in JLU where Flash is looking over at Fire and Hawkgirl says, “you know she’s….”
Then it cuts to Fire laughing while talking to Ice and Flash is like oh man then Hawkgirl just says “Brazilian”
I have more to watch for sure. I want to watch Batman TAS next tbh. I did finish Justice League TAS and JL Unlimited though. I never thought I'd ever actually be depressed that a show ended.
Aquaman sucked, though
I used to watch this all the time when I was younger this was amazing ❤️
Aquaman sucked, though
The Capt. Clown thing was hilarious. Too bad The Joker didn't make some sort of Capt. Clown Mk II in a later episode.
I hope to one day see a Justice League Beyond movie that is based on Kingdom Come (not a straight adaptation, just inspired by) to really wrap up the universe.
Like Superman doesn't have to have the same tragic story. But maybe his friends are dying and he doesn't know how to move on. Even Bruce's time is coming. And the younger heros are getting more aggressive.
Also just look at the order of things they did. They started off just making a Batman series that stands on it’s own and then before they can move on to another show they were offered Superman and then they did that which was the opposite of BTAS and then they did another season of Batman while doing Superman and then Batman Beyond was created out of a ridiculous futuristic Batman toy pitch meeting from WB and they turned that into gold. And then Justice League and Static Shock happened without any rush in the world. They just took their time and created an evolving vision. Not a clear one like the MCU or the DCEU. And evolving one. That chance of discovery.
Aquaman sucked, though
Some of my favorite episodes in the DCAU involved the JLU episodes involving The Question. He was an interesting character to watch develop throughout the series.
But Aquaman sucked
This Nate Guy is very intellectual and the greatest part of this channel #unbiasedfan
I just stumbled on this video, doing a dirty 'dcau' search. Youre so right about the emotional content of the DCAU. Ace's death? baby-Doll? Joker's torture of Robin? 'I wasnt supposed to be happy' from Mask of the phantasm? So many emotional moments throughout the DCAU. I once grabbed my 19 yr old daughter, and showed her the Ace's death clip. She started bawling like a baby.
The DCAU had the best versions of these DC chars outside of the comics. Hands down. Which is why the live action movies have been so depressing. They have this template to work with, and we get thos awful movies. bah.
Aquaman sucked, though. Worst version of Aquaman
I just want ti say I got a lot of the stuff you mentioned as a kid.
Fantastic analysis. For me the DCAU did every character so right because of nuance, each character is the definitive version to me because they feel human and natural. From their voice to their personalities, it just leaves such a heavy impression in your mind, that you can’t think anything else but the most positive things about the show. Yes there are flaws but the DCAU is a animation masterpiece that both kids and adults can love.
Aquaman still sucked, though
@@Master-Works i dont think that
@@AndreNitroX What? Why? He is despicable! He smashed someone’s car for no real reason, and he broke the rules of traffic safety
@@Master-Works LOL, still he did cut off his own hand to save his son
@@AndreNitroX That is the about ONLY nice thing anyone can say about him
Also what wasnt mentioned was how Mr Freeze was revitalized by the DCAU. He was a gimmicky villain in the comics but Batman Animated series gave him a tragic backstory that makes him a compelling villain.
Aquaman still sucked, though
Watched the entire JL and JL:U series a few months ago. It definitely hits differently as an adult than how it did as a kid. But at the same time I relaized that even as a kid, I got some of the adult oriented jokes and puns... weird thing. In any case, this universe made me appreciate the "B" team's far more than I would ever have in general. People like Question, The Huntress, Fire, Ice, Livewire etc... they rarely get enough time to shine in the comics or any other media for that matter. Especially not the Original Question. I dig Renee as the Question but Vic was the first and still is the best. And the relationships... don't get me started on those. I knew Green Arrow and Black Canary for instance... yeah, still is one of the best pairings even in comic book lore, let alone in the DCAU.
Aquaman still sucks, though
I still watch Justice League and Justice League Unlimited,
And I'm 35 years old.
I think the writing and just the voice acting everything about the show is fantastic. And honestly the show's help me when I feel depressed or down :)
Aquaman sucked, though
IK you do everything on your channel, but could you do more videos of the DCAU? Love the video! Stay Awesome!
Aquaman sucks
@@Master-Works like DCAU Aquaman or just in general?
@@lexofpower2822 DCAU Aquaman. He sucks. One of the worst versions. The Brave and The Bold version was cool
@@Master-Works I prefer Brave and the bold Aquaman too, but DCAU Aquaman kinda grows on me towards the end of JLU. I think he just needed more screen time and stories to get people to really connect.
@@lexofpower2822 And not kill his brother and break traffic safety rules. I mean, just letting your brother die is cowardly
0:52 I'm a bit confused by the correcting of the pronunciation of Timm, I searched a bunch of interviews with him and in every one it was pronounced 'Tim' like the shortened form of Timothy, not 'Time'.
the found family bond the og seven have is one things make it so special too
The crossover I had the most fun watching was Knight Time from Superman. I always loved the title cards from TAS, the movies have kind of gone off the rails, but I'll check out the Fatal Five one. So much I could type about here. :)
Yes, the Fatal Five movie was good. Thanks!
I’m 15, and this universe is great. I watched some of the justice league episodes as a kid and I rewatched the universe and it is fantastic. My favorite arc is probably the Cadmus one since it felt a lot like a show and my favorite episode was a “Better world” really liked the music and dark tone they took to superheroes. I still watch it with my dad all the time, and one of the things I think you say that really stuck out to me was “less is more” I always wanted this universe to be “adultified” and there be tons of gore but it doesn’t need that. I just think it needs more death (in terms of them showing death or at least having death being a crucial factor, something I feel that is missing from the universe) and a bit more advanced dialogue and it’s perfect.
Aquaman sucked, though
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