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)
Kirk Langstrom thought the secret to power and respect was to become a monster. But he was wrong. In The Batman Man-Bat is deluded, not some tragic figure. Obsessed with Batman, desperate to “rule the night,” Langstrom’s transformation demonstrates a clear misunderstanding of what true strength really is. This video explores how The Batman’s version of Man-Bat returned to his comic book roots, a man who wanted to rival Batman, while rejecting the sympathetic addict interpretation from Batman: The Animated Series. From his first flight in The Man Who Would Be Bat, to his humiliating enslavement by Penguin and Rumor, to his sudden redemption in Attack Of The Terrible Trio, this is the story of a scientist who almost lost himself to the darkness. And if you’d like to see more from me, check out my book, Rogues’ Gallery, a collection of essays on the villains of Batman: The Animated Series, is available now globally on Amazon: 🇺🇸 https://a.co/d/6zmnzHO 🇬🇧 https://amzn.eu/d/6DNesEv 🇨🇦 https://a.co/d/5SuAG0R 🔔 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/rkWCA_Yrv38 And if you enjoyed this video I've got many more you could watch. How about this video about BTAS' version of Man-Bat, and his addiction to power: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtxe5ixBcUw&list=PL0YgbPmiDIr6HylFT5ROjnWcAdLQEFSF1&index=16 Chapters: 0:00 Batman's Reflection 0:35 The Comic Book Man-Bat 2:05 Batman: The Animated Series' Man-Bat 4:01 The Batman's Villainous Take 6:08 Man-Bat Didn't Understand Batman 8:50 How Kirk Langstrom Reformed 9:27 The Real Meaning of Power 10:29 Self-Promotion 11:25 Next Time #Batman #TheBatman #ManBat #dccomics