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[@krys889]

"God blessed your souls with grace, Batman punches people in the face."

[@SeaSideMerlin]

Roses are red, violets are blue, God blessed your souls with grace, Batman punches people in the face.

[@liquorsnake]

Beautiful

[@nobodyknowsforsure]

Amen

[@legionx4209]

@@SeaSideMerlin no its batman punches u

[@rwooosh5072]

I love how Bruce knows he's in the wrong and bribs himself on to jury duty to free Mr.freeze cause he knows he's innocent and that he lost control

[@innrchakra]

Soooo deep bro

[@Black_ReaperKai]

So true indeed we all have that one bad day

[@nishantrai8830]

The thing is that he doesn't know. He's not sure if freeze actually did it or if in his distraught state he jumped to a likely conclusion and then lost his cool when interrogating freeze thereby getting a forced confession. He himself say 'if you condemn an innocent man whom batman brought to you by mistake, then you condemn batman himself', or something to the effect..

[@randallflagg3700]

@@nishantrai8830 - I love this story... and I always thought it was implied that Bruce had some extra informations that he couldn't legally deliver as Batman (like the source Freeze wouldn't give up, for all we know it was Lex Luthor, how does Batman make him confess?), so he tried his luck with bribing himself in the jury. It's also easy for the readers to get that Freeze "only" stole 3 dead bodies who had a disease similar to Nora's so he could experiment on their brains. That's not super cool, but it's not the same thing than a triple murders. I may be remembring stuff incorrectly, but I don't think Bruce has any doubt that Freeze is innocent, at that point in the story. He was pissed off because Catwoman left him, so he passed his nerves on Victor only to find out later that he done fucked up.

[@rockysehf5718]

Gawd dayum. Speech level 100.

[@legionx4209]

It's over 9000!!

[@ovobebo]

DC is killing it

[@innrchakra]

If only the movies could do this

[@BreakTheBeat852]

ChiHighGamer Thomas If only they focused on amazing stories like these instead of ‘Aquaman’ starring Khal Drogo

[@Black_ReaperKai]

Aquaman will bring DC back on track

[@kingvince7328]

Well it's basically just a blatant copy of 12 angry men, however the twist on it is nice and definitely had some good writing. Just hard to tell how good when it's so heavily inspired by the movie.

[@kingvince7328]

@@amanpreetgill7564 Its funny too because I would agree. DC comics is better but marvel is just killing it with the MCU. Warner bros really fucked over the DC universe. They could've been so good.

[@unknownuser4692]

Bruce Wyane self destructive life crisis made manifest in a literal trial against himself this was very well written (plus God gives you grace Batman punches people in the face SOMEONE MAKE THAT A SHIRT)

[@theboss181000]

Yes put that shit on shirt

[@sateakhiangte9447]

Yes please

[@safieldin8872]

Samuel Kerby 6

[@unknownuser4692]

Holy cow this got more attention than I was expecting

[@videocommets]

That was a good rythme I love it.

[@OurKindofEntertainment]

12 Angry Men in a comic book format? (in my Kiteman voice): HELL YEAH! So basically, Batman beat Freeze to unleash pent up aggression almost in the form of physical therapy. Then he convinces an entire room of jury duty-bound citizens that Batman WAS wrong lol basically, Bruce got himself into trouble in the cape and cowl. Then had to get himself out of it with a suit and tie. Heck, it felt like the jury room scene was Bruce in a therapy session lol GREAT WRITING!

[@adebiyitaiwo1003]

I see comics as a way to validate decision and consequences in theoretical situations

[@adaml1463]

Good Play.

[@dillonsmith9518]

i was thinking of that through the whole video.

[@Lucky_Star778]

12 angry men: Batman Edition

[@OurKindofEntertainment]

@Stanley Chen I NEVER HEARD OF THAT! Crazy!

[@kwesikerr-yearwood5025]

This story was amazing. Bruce telling them that he's batman without really telling them. And bringing God into it.. then the og batsuit.... OMG. Let's see where this next run leads

[@jonahbogacki3017]

Holy shit, that was amazing! I knew I would never regret subscribing to the comicstorian. Thanks for the awesome story

[@RJsPsycho]

I’m sorry about this Benny but this is the only time rob had done a better vid on a subject

[@ronniecosmos8105]

@@RJsPsycho Why do you feel the need to apologize? Benny and Rob are friends and both cover comics. Just because you feel that Rob did a better job on the same story shouldn't mean anything to Benny.

[@jacobc5027]

Is Batman a god most, definitely not. Batman is human he struggles and tries his best to overcome the challenges, that is why he's such a good character.

[@Yori6552]

That's what I think, too. Though I can see why it would be easy for people to see him as a god, when you get to the core of things, he's just a man. An awesome, smart, badass of a man, but nonetheless, he's still just a man.

[@madsaintjames]

Myths rumours and just what Batman does it is easy to see that hes more than human

[@malachimyrick3084]

You guys are missing the point of the story. Its bruce questioning himself

[@Yori6552]

@@malachimyrick3084 Oh no, I got that, just Benny asked us to discuss whether we think Batman is a god or not in the comments. Y'know, for funsies. :P

[@goldenwolf7154]

I agree

[@fanusobscurus4309]

Everyone in the comments on the god rants... that's the damned point. He is calling out the simple insanity of a people that believe we is infallible in any way at all. Batman is god when a man decides to write the story to make him infallible, invincible, and perfect. HE. IS. NOT. Batman is, in the words of Catwoman, "A man who cares more for a child's foolish promise than any of us." Sorry if I got that one wrong, but the point stands. Batman is fallible. From Jason Todd to Clayface, Batman is a man of failures and torments. But the common man never sees the truth. They see the Trinity, a god forged from clay, one of the stars, and one of flesh. Never the broken people that lie under their gilded facades.

[@B.I.R.T.H.D.A.Y.B.O.Y.]

Wow. Epically put.

[@lukelandis3090]

Yeah, well said.

[@UltimateShadow10]

I never thought I'd see the day that Batman finally admitted to himself that he fucked up and actually tried his best to undo the damage he's done. As usual, another epic Batman story with another epic narration!

[@fra5715]

This is awesome because this doesn't only show what people think of Batman but Bruce's perspective shows people that the Bat is just man...no more no less.

[@stevejobs7482]

Long time listener ( 2+ years) I finally wanted to say that I listen to you, and Rob every day before work, and I've grown to love my favorite stories come to life with your dramatic readings. Thank you for all the work you guys do, I cant wait to watch this!

[@comicstorian]

Thank you for sticking with us this long!

[@george-nikolas942]

@@comicstorian Thank you Ben for helping me Understand The Story.

[@gubsterte]

The background music is so good.

[@kuangsoo]

Do u know the name?

[@justincholos.balisang6884]

This is why I love Batman's Character.

[@KalebKing88]

I understand that superhero comics don’t sell well if superheroes are married, having a family of their own, and/or have those things take them away from what we have come to know them by, but I would enjoy reading those stories. I enjoyed the stories of Superman having a family of his own in DC Rebirth. I enjoyed Spider-Man Renew Your Vows. I would like to see Spider-Man take back the deal he made with Mephistopheles from One More Day, or see Spider-Man develop a relationship with Mary Jane within the current story arc that would lead them to marriage. I would also like to see Batman and Catwoman get married someday, and I do hope that Batman finds happiness. I’m just stating my opinion.

[@sorrycho]

100% agreed

[@tank9758]

Yes but see that's the thing. By the way you phrased it, that's the reason it's not going to happen. Let's take a look at one of your last few phrases: "I would like to see batman and catwoman get married someday" implying that itll happen in the future with the connotation that is the end. Kind of like "I'd like to buy that car someday" which implies that is your dream and usually what doesnt come with it is a plan on what to do with it afterwards. Have you ever said "oh I'd like to do ___ some day" or "I'd like to buy ___ someday" and a few weeks or months after you do that activity or purchase that item you eventually dont think about it? You dont yearn as much about it anymore? That's the same effect. Once they give it to you, you wont go looking for it anymore. No more wanting to see him happy, no more need to see him fighting villains knowing he could just be home enjoying himself, no more intricate and complicated character of batman because he has now found happiness.

[@KalebKing88]

Tan K I understand where you’re getting at, and you’re right. I’m just frustrated with the writers setting up the idea of Batman and Catwoman getting married and at the last minute call it off.

[@tank9758]

@@KalebKing88 it's the building of suspense. It's what keeps is wanting to read more and more.. understandably it is nonetheless still a bit frustrating right :) but good frustrating.

[@dcmarvelcomicfans9458]

Me to man

[@wildwikedwanderer1208]

I think we love batman because he’s human and because he can fall but he picks himself back up. We see a man that get backs up each and every time

[@communityEsc]

Reasons why this is great: 1) Bruce’s internal conflict, now recognizing the blindly aggressive flaws of his actions in order to temporarily satisfy his own trauma on those who aren’t deserving of it 2) The fact that he’s speaking on his own situation as a sort of double entendre

[@communityEsc]

10:00 I’d like to connect this to Gotham Knight “Working Through Pain” as it fits really well together.

[@communityEsc]

Oh and also I like his critique to himself that he can make mistakes, similar to The Nolan Movies when Bale says Batman has no flaws.

[@adebiyitaiwo1003]

I study philosophy so the argument presented by Bruce Wayne in the court room was crucial to the question of truth

[@xKillamonjaro]

Adebiyi Taiwo yea and I get why he did it too because he realized he went too deep and he messed up and part of me I think he’s trying to find himself find who he really is again

[@adebiyitaiwo1003]

@@xKillamonjaro interesting perspective

[@kuroray9967]

Sometimes I feel like Batman suffers so much that sometimes I wanna be Batman so he doesn‘t have to suffer anymore.

[@jslaytv194]

Hands down one of the best stories and a great read, your voice over was perfect love the channel

[@Jorge-dh1hp]

This and the argument Bruce made is one of the best writing I have seen in a long time. I love it when they show the humanity in Batman.

[@farrdawgjoker7087]

This is such a wonderful character dissection. While it shows Batman may have a fault it shows that he is not willing to overlook a mistake especially when it is his mistake.

[@lukeskywalkerthe2nd773]

This Comic is honestly just so excellent in my opinion. And it has literally become one of my most favorite Batman stories ever told and one of my most favorite comics in general. I am so glad you covered it, Benny!!! :)

[@libbyandtai]

Amazing I was going to comment Batman isn’t god just by the title But than I watched the video Bruce Wayne is legit

[@LordVodka313]

This is why I love comics. A true art performance.

[@Ancor_Vantian]

"After many years I had something I never thought I could have and I was happy. Then it all fell. Everything falls. So did I. I screamed as loud as I could and my scream was a prayer to .... to catch me. I fell and I begged. And now I'm still waiting... And I'll always be waiting" shows a panel of... her I know that feeling very well.

[@elohimmonkoy]

Hands down DC will always have the best comic stories.

[@lturner7159]

Incredible!!!... the art an layouts look and feel like Frank Miller and David Mazzuchelli's Batman: Year one

[@Mike________]

I love batman but why can't he have some sweet cat happiness

[@gundambassexe31]

Cuz A. The writers won't allow it or B. Cuz B gotham

[@rwooosh5072]

He literally explains why, batman wouldn't be batman if he is happy. So seline kyle left cause she knows that

[@jamesgatz4490]

Batman has dedicated his life to chasing pussy all over Gotham

[@nyikiwe]

@@jamesgatz4490 I see what you did there *insert dank meme*

[@grandconqueror5712]

Its because Catwoman doesnt deserve him, not Talia, not some named beauty in Gotham, Metropolis, etc. Bruce and Batman gives us fans that feeling that he is human, that he is deserving to be on top of the Comicbook Superhero throne(didnt mean strongest or plot armor), did Catwoman give us a fraction of that feeling? That association? I hope that a writer in the future will give him an equal in the form of a wife because in my opinion Catwoman isnt his equal but just a resident of BatCity.

[@videocommets]

Hello Benne, I hope you're having a very good day this Veteran's Day when I began watching you I thought to adjust another comic book geek on KZbin reading comic books that you like. However, but after watching How Agent Venom Died... Why He Matters to Me As An Ex-Soldier video you made back in June and made me realize that you were just a comic book geek. You were a soldier and from one civilian to ex-soldier, I just want to say thank you for your service even with your dreams dashed, crushed and yes even dimmed because the two ankles that you broke back in basic training but you did your service. And that's pretty damn good hope you enjoyed the rest of your Veteran's Day even if you are sleeping as I am dictating this. P.S. I hope benne see this.

[@legitimateking6793]

Dude Batman deserves happiness

[@aedican9719]

That was amazing. It's great that Bruce decided to put down the Cowl and reflect, showing that Batman isn't God and is capable of making mistakes that lead to innocents getting the short end of the stick. Can't wait for more!!!!

[@dragonleo2009]

Batman is a man. He's died and been rebirthed a few times just like anyone in DC.

[@Levieuxx]

Jesus fucking christ dc stories are so deep the batman run is crazy good and you Benny the way u retell the story is awsome .

[@gregorybancroft5990]

That was fantastic!!! I love the story!!! DC is really upping their game rn!!!

[@roguepotato5389]

Getting real jellious of your beard, Benny

[@old.tables1989]

This is why batman is better than the entire marvel universe.

[@leonfontius5300]

Sorry but he could never beat Captain America, iron man, Spiderman and Black Panther

[@AaBb-nl3wj]

@@leonfontius5300 I think he means storytelling not who can beat who

[@leonfontius5300]

@@AaBb-nl3wj Yes and I was referring to story some of the stories marvel has told are incredible I'm not hating on Batman but he isn't always relatable 😐

[@leonfontius5300]

@@mynegaims how ? Because I hurt your feelings 😂😂😂😂😂😂 you do these are fictional characters right lmao

[@AaBb-nl3wj]

@@leonfontius5300 maybe because you didn't make yourself clear enough so he thought you were referring to who is stronger than the other

[@andreiscarisoreanu1879]

Batman is just a man like any man that's a idea of batman that any one can be him and he can make mistakes but he can repair it

[@absolutemadman2364]

*BATMAN IS BETTER THAN SUPERMAAAAAAAAN!!!*

[@valdbagina2273]

If that's the way you put it. Batman is MORE interesting than Superman.

[@kj-ng9fo]

With prep time obviously

[@mgilbert9004]

Batman: Cold Days I like this comic because it was the opposite of what kept me away from it for so long... I thought it was gonna be more worship of the batman symbol more admiration over how much the "batman is always right" ideal. More of the never fail the "I can tussle with titans" batman... But it wasn't. It was Bruce the man condemning Batman the symbol because of who he is under the cowl... Acknowledging that which makes him vulnerable and susceptible to error. Not to steer people away from calling him out for what he really is... But because he awknoledges that he can make mistakes... Seeing this in heros even beyond the unwavering drive they can have out in the field is what keeps me questioning my own morals my own perspective.. And I can completely admire the ethics of it all. Thank you for this

[@xxsavageravagexx4534]

This was one of the best Batman stories ever covered by this channel

[@jermaineofwakanda716]

It’s been a while since I’ve listened to your Batman stories and I’m glad that I started going back at it with this well constructed story. Thank you Comicstrorian.

[@thedean3401]

I love how real and down to earth Bruce is , like things like this makes batman so much color

[@CurledSun]

and... I needed to hear this... I've had a hard morning and I wanted to quit, but this helped so damn much.

[@jamesgatz4490]

It's hard for me every morning. Pornhub helps

[@DevlinReign]

He's human and in his humanity i see hope even in his darkest hour he gives me hope

[@themadtitan7603]

This was great story more dialouge and thematically focused than other Batman stories. It strips down Batman to his basics and shows that he's flawed and not perfect and makes mistakes (like some fanbois claim).

[@Hello34633]

This might be your best video in my humble opinion.

[@ofentseledwaba6814]

Subscribing to Comicstorian has shown me how far the live movies are from doing DC universe justice. this is some powerful stuff man.

[@xtenthfloorx]

Bruce was slayin in speech in this, incredible writing, phew!

[@zacharymeyer4669]

"God blessed your souls with grace, Batman punches people in the face" I love it haha

[@Ovatsugp]

that background music is everything

[@batmanfanizationreborn6055]

Excellent character study of batman

[@CodySvsTheNet]

I hate when characters unnecessarily break things to express how angry a character is, doesnt work especially for batman, some poor janitor has to clean up that bathroom. Not everyone has a butler.

[@lintonruthanum949]

I loved it. Very profound. I got the feels while listening. I always love the play between the man and the bat

[@oss666sp]

DC is killing it with these batman stories so far. Keep up the great narratives Comicstorian :D

[@094640]

Hey Benny I was wondering if y’all will ever do the Dark Reign and/or Dark Avengers storyline?

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

I wish, nobody has really covered it.

[@Peecamarke]

Dude! Love how you surprised us with bringing Sal on! So cool! Love the fluidity you all have with your channels! I'm surprised this scenario hasn't been in a daredevil comic, considering his dicotamy!

[@SirFailsalot91]

Hoo boy, this was quite a heavy story - this is how you unpack a character as deep and troubled as Batman, it's so gooood!! Geez, we need more comics like this! I don't know whether Benny takes requests for videos often, but a one-shot video I would love to see him do is "Arkham Asylum: a Serious House on Serious Earth" - there's personal bias since it was one of the first graphic novels I'd ever read, but it is one that I would recommend in a heartbeat for older fans - it's a fantastically warped view on Batman being "welcomed home" to Arkham and having to survive the night with all the inmates roaming free, as well as the history of Amadeus Arkham and how the Asylum came to be; it's dark, shocking, brutal and anything but family friendly with an art style that may haunt your nightmares for a while, especially for how it depicts The Joker, but that's why I love it.

[@alexandermadwrite2154]

batman admits to beating a confession out of a villain and maybe planting evidence

[@SoApost]

This story and music hit me in the feels. 😔

[@triplespeedairsoft]

Thank you so much for bringing this comic to us! It gave me goosebumps! I loved this comic.

[@jonahstirbis4114]

Batman is their to tell us to make mistakes and to learn from them and to remind us of our humanity and how we are mortal that we can do anything we put our minds to!

[@wolfgang6442]

Damn what a storyline masterpiece

[@IamTheBuckethead]

I love that it questions the idea of Batman as this infallible guy.

[@jalumhenry8197]

So Batman is going back to the basics to find himself. That going to be a good story arc

[@mr.ditkovich3672]

Batman: ALFRED am I a god? Alfred: Yes sir Batman: THEN WHY CANT I MARRY CATWOMAN?! Alfred: Because the writers at DC are *dicks* sir. Batman: Damn right.

[@eliman1642]

so i just finished the injustice 1 and 2 and i cant wait till the 3rd comes out keep up with your hard work at comicstorian i get to watch all my fav comics with all my favorite heroes and villains especially deadpool

[@oguzcanaydemir2826]

An interesting approch to Batman's more humane sides indeed. I personally like it more when its explored throught his relationships with his sons, throught healing his trauma and becoming a better person but I gotta admit this kind of approach is very interesting and efficent too. You cant just repeat things and expect all people to like it after all so a fresh and a deep approach to Batman's humane side in this aspect was very interesting

[@jilomohammad8078]

This was batman literally being hig worst critic and also showing how big of balls he has.

[@gnb_2476]

What a story. Almost a rebirth within the rebirth. Great writing on this one.

[@TheSyncshadow]

Dude, the way you read that man. It gave me chills. You should be a voice actor or something.

[@badsportblack1445]

Batman is love Batman is life 🙏

[@vincent21-80]

3:00 Bruce: I'll be back

[@zeaamazing2998]

Batman is a man who thought he was a god until he realized he was not. So he asked who is Batman to others who IS BATMAN.

[@williss11]

This only makes me depressed. Batman the greatest superhero, he lives such a rotten and lonely life

[@meggrotte4760]

This is actually quite interesting theologically. Somebody actually bothered to put the concept of God in Wow. But in the end he blessed Job

[@marco39120]

@12:18 "God blessed your souls with grace, Batman punches people in the face" I want that shit on my tombstone.

[@user-xk7ev5bb2k]

So Bruce Wayne is not the world's greatest detective but also the world's greatest lawyer.Suck on that Harvey.

[@enderjedi9581]

I really like this because it is a reminder about how even the best of us can make mistakes, we are not God's and none of us are above replizal.

[@iwantsifegold]

I love Batman to death but the reason I personally love Batman and his my favorite is his humanity. So I loved the cold days series

[@MickeyD0311]

Favorite Batman story so far

[@dannyarcher8836]

It was very enjoyable..... please do a video on batman damned....I have been waiting for it a long time now......

[@Kenoi_]

Wow this was a very thought provoking story. Very nice

[@spaghetti6781]

makes me wonder if anyone in the courtroom would figure out that the time Batman first appeared was after the death of Bruce's parents

[@lureyourpery5569]

What

[@iTzCaRLiT0sWaY95]

I haven't read this story series AT ALL and IT WAS OUTRAGEOUSLY BEAUTIFUL!!! I too was astonished by how Bruce Wayne, as a juror, putting Batman on trial while solving his own question. Benny you've created the cure to a rainy day as such today bro!!! #BennytheBawse

[@brucewayne-cn4vd]

I love these stories way more than the "end of the world level threat" and "skybeam" stories.

[@jamesconnors5653]

Outstanding story and read..

[@mnk3742]

Wonderful writing and true self analysis of Batman by Bruce Wayne

[@seymourclarity8702]

i know you had great material to work with, but i think this was the best video you ever made.

[@SHDW-nf2ki]

Why is this the SECOND TIME Batman being on jury duty was a core plot element?

[@george-nikolas942]

Thanks Ben helping me Understand.

[@DerpDerp27]

Sounds like Batman might have a touch of depression.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

At no point during Bruce's monologue about his past does a juror say "...So you're Batman, right?"

[@rain1676]

Dad :)

[@lvmdylan0739]

He's not a God but he's what they need love the stuff you put out.

[@reefbattle3987]

The subtitles changed from Freeze to furries, which made this that much more hilarious

[@ThomasLien1]

This is a really good reading, you could do with inserting some breaks though. It’s going pretty fast from start to finish without breathing room.

[@DaveedBrown221]

Batman is a human that is smarter than the average man No god and no super human

[@dragonlance4036]

This was amazing Don't worry Batman.. you're not the only one lost.

[@bluespaghettis6299]

Been away happy to be back got some vids to catch up on