All of the video essays I've made about Batman the Animated Series, The New Batman Adventures, Superman The Animated Series, Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, Static Shock, Batman Beyond, The Zeta Project, The Batman, and Caped Crusader.This includes villains, side characters, heroes, or episodes. Be warned, this is a MASSIVE playlist and it'll only get bigger over time.
Curated by: Serum Lake (304 videos)
Most Batman: The Animated Series villains are driven by obsession, madness, or revenge. But The Crime Doctor, Matthew Thorne, was different. He turned to crime out of love for his brother, Rupert Thorne, and paid the price for his loyalty. In this video, I discuss the strange and tragic history of The Crime Doctor. From his Golden Age comic debut in the 1940s, through his reinvention in the Bronze Age, to his most emotional appearance in Batman: The Animated Series. Along the way, we’ll see how he went from a doctor secretly patching up criminals to a man manipulated by his own brother, and how his story highlights themes of family, loyalty, and redemption at the heart of Batman’s world. 🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth reviews and analyses of your favourite DC cartoons and comic books! 👍 If you liked the video don't forget to like, share, and leave a comment! 🔔 Click the bell icon to stay updated on future content! 🌟 Become a member for exclusive perks and early access! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0yFOXbX98P3qz-IvT7uRQQ/join 🎶 Music by Katt Strike - listen to the whole track here: https://youtu.be/VKdA2lCjtas?si=pi0iWvL5bMCJupHL And if you enjoyed this video I've got many more you could watch. How about this video about how Rupert Thorne was a substitute for The Mafia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myoxClG-Gx8&list=PL0YgbPmiDIr6HylFT5ROjnWcAdLQEFSF1&index=30 Chapters: 0:00 The Tragedy of The Crime Doctor 0:38 The Comic Book Crime Doctors 3:51 The BTAS Version of The Crime Doctor 4:52 Rupert Thorne's Betrayal 5:56 The Parallels With Leslie Thompkins 7:12 A Very Touching Ending 8:03 Matthew Thorne's Redemption 9:26 Self-Promotion #TheCrimeDoctor #batmantheanimatedseries #Batman #DCAU #BTAS