Batman Returns: Batman Joker War Part 4 | Comics Explained

[@Joestar96]

That panel of Batman DECLARING he is Batman to Punchline was *glorious*

[@marco39120]

As a Batman fan, it gave me a bit of an erection #DontJudgeMe

[@chimpofthecosmicdawn3863]

I was going to make the same comment. F****n genius

[@aurelienayuso8671]

the conversation between alfred and bruce , man ,that hit me really hard in the feelings, give a best dad ever mug to alfred pls

[@EVENINGWOLF666]

Powerful stuff, man. That exchange between Alfred and Bruce, kind of reminded me of some of the "conversations" I used to have in my head with my first wife after she died back in '85.

[@sweg8862]

may God rest her soul brother

[@ismailtroxler1]

Sorry for your loss....Sometimes I have the same conversations with my Grandmother, as well as a few others I've recently lost along the way.

[@Jaqen-HGhar]

Same with me and my father

[@godsbabytazz]

That panel between Batman and Alfred, by far the most powerful dialog I've seen in any comic. As a vet suffering and living with PTSD, Alfred's word brought tears to my eye and an understanding for life. Now only to share that message to my borhters and sisters that feel like their at the end of their ropes.

[@michaellozada1077]

i feel the same here....

[@headempty2464]

Thank you for your service!

[@exquisitemeat5845]

War criminal gang

[@Coyote_Bongwater69]

I was almost in tears during the Batman and Alfred conversation. It really hit home for me.

[@roxas141000]

Well i did because alfred is the best dad/mvp

[@PatricioMarino]

This one was amazing, and your narration made it all better. This truly captures Batman. It had emotion, action, logic, callbacks. It had it all.

[@Ashbornking133]

Great job delivering Alfred’s speech Rob. Was even better than the words on the page

[@darkscholar625]

This story is going down in history as one of the greatest. To stand alongside The Dark Knight Returns itself.

[@MichaelBoogerd]

I love how mid rant Rob mutters in a different tone...,you blame Dick Grayson... who was shot in the head and randomly is now Rick in the worst storyline ever 😂😂

[@Novyar]

10:09 Beyond Omega Level: Alfred's Left Hand 😂

[@ThePlatinumangel]

Too Powerful For The DCEU

[@Sumblueguy41]

Beyond Omega level: Alfred’s shotgun

[@Spartan-sz7km]

@@Sumblueguy41 This guy just wrecks talons with a shotgun

[@glorbojibbins2485]

I lost a friend recently... That Alfred speech really hits home.

[@pufftiloe]

Same

[@junior1able]

The art in this series has been amazing so far

[@sunshineskates5377]

Jr. I was thinking the same the art is beyond omega level

[@thelgpain6529]

Not only looks nice, but the panels are way too good. You can understand what's going on without needing to read at all.

[@junior1able]

@@thelgpain6529 yeah the facial expressions and mannerism are spot on. Even the fighting scenes have the panels designed in a way that the action seem to be jumping out at ya

[@ray_ex3]

Jorge Jiménez has some of the best art coming out of DC right now

[@saturncrush]

Darkbat most definitely!

[@Insane99assassin]

Damm... that Alfred and Bruce panel made me tear up. It's powerful, moving, and in many ways, relatable to us all.

[@DisplayingModelBehaviour]

I'm really digging this story. If they bring out specific figures for it i'd snap them up!

[@TheYungpromo]

i looooveeeee the detail in the writing with alfred and bruce omg like i cried reading the whole end part of that conversation

[@hydriavision5610]

*After watching the part about Alfred's speech* I am not crying I just have something in my eye .....

[@charleskeeling2187]

Stay strong for Gotham.

[@prince_nocturne]

I'm not crying I'm just... crying. ... *SHUT UP!* (sniff)

[@KEITHTAM8055]

It's not batman's fault, it's not damian's fault, it's tom king's fault for alfred's death.

[@mrmr3657]

At this point I’m not even upset about it, this was such a great way to send off Alfred while at first I was not on board it’s about time we have some change in the status quo

[@SirOctaviusII]

If alfred stays dead im not gonna be mad. That scene was a great send off for the character and a heartfelt goodbye

[@bhavitdave1711]

tell me how did he die and was this a cannon?

[@n64central]

How would they even bring him back

[@n64central]

Bhavit Dave bane broke his neck in the bat cave . It’s canon within this comic

[@Anti-HyperLink]

@@bhavitdave1711 No, it was a comic, not a cannon.

[@Gohanitos]

truly amazing scene and artwork

[@entertainmentseeker3962]

I cried at alfreds speech, it’s so touching 😭😭😭😭

[@pwpresents5660]

I read this issue when it came out, and there was so much that was awesome about it. Because this is the turning point of the Joker war. Alfreds speech was perfection, I love Tynion's writing in this. But nothing could’ve been more badass than seeing Batman stand up over a cowering Punchline. I got chills when I read that page.

[@RideNotSlide]

Thanks for your contribution to helping the new generation and old generation mix together and help introduce us to new comics we maybe never would have seen

[@smilerdude4704]

About Time Rob I read this and just the feels man this is amazing storytelling

[@bryanlam3412]

AH YES FINALLY! Love your videos man! I'm a broke student, so I can't buy comics, but I binge your videos and some I watch twice or thrice. I've watched nearly all of them, and they are one of the only two things keeping my ADHD symptoms at bay (I think you mentioned yourself having ADHD or ADD in one of your videos?) during the COVID pandemic, the other being Minecraft. It's nice to have something to do other than nothing. Also my favourite characters are Batman and Orphan, I can't decide which one I like more, but I feel you need to know that because reasons.

[@kenpachiazazel7441]

Twice or thrice. Why how nice.

[@darkus0121]

From one student on another readcomiconline.to

[@bryanlam3412]

@@darkus0121 lol it has like a boatload of porn ads

[@grand_max66]

@@bryanlam3412 Ad block is the way to go

[@Anti-HyperLink]

But you can buy food, video games, and shoes? I'm only assuming.

[@SirAnsvin]

This is like mufasa telling simba to remember who he is. DC went full lion king xD

[@mohammedayyub798]

Shawn Kuhn that slap knocked some sense in bruce wayne. 😂😂😂

[@Jace22786]

🤣😂🤣so accurate

[@acmagic9753]

@Shawn Kuhn the batass back into batman, sorry lol

[@NoLandGod]

Slapped the bitch as nigga outta him

[@micjoco]

@Shawn Kuhn this needs 1000 more likes.

[@koujimoreno]

"Punching Bag! Er... I meant...Punchline!" haha

[@BlackGuyTv]

Rob can you please start putting these in playlists? Sometimes to find a part I missed I have to scroll through so much.

[@matthewross115]

So time to swap out the old Batman slapping Robin meme for Alfred Slapping Bruce.

[@ryanblaz4118]

I kinda love how this artist stretches proportions and uses streaks instead of solid lines for action scenes. It gives them so much momentum and impact

[@stevensimon6747]

Joker War is A M A Z I N G ! And that convo he had for Alfred damn near made me drop a tear.

[@ndo104no]

Alfred is the only one to sucker punch superman and bitch slap batman and walk away from it unscathed! Fucking love Alfred!!!

[@devinthadude88able]

I’ve heard/read this story already but I enjoy how Rob tells it

[@Niac022]

The back together Batman vs Punchline had that Spongebob meme go off in my head. "One second later..."

[@brandongary8234]

Sometimes after rob says the speech about Alfred those ads come in

[@sniperxdudex7045]

the alfred and batman bit made me tear up a bit

[@jermainenowels9511]

Alfred and Bruce convo really had me in my feels. Definitely a convo a lot of people can use and hear.

[@mathewsmith8031]

Man I want to see this series in movie form so bad it would be amazing to see Batman shaken to his core and crying like this

[@fishingpro64]

I really appreciate you making and uploading these videos. Really adds a layer to my day. Keep up the great work you’re the best Rob!

[@ItsAllLaughsAm]

Hell yeah joker better be ready because Batman is about to pull no punches

[@marcmurrain7645]

12:26 read that using Kevin Conroy's voice from BTAS.

[@mathiasskov708]

been waiting for this

[@Pr0methEus_.]

Same

[@danielsterling3995]

I'll say

[@jasonjlloyd]

I was just pleased Bruce in a way got to say goodbye to Alfred. The aftermath of Alfred's death i thought was poorly handled so its nice to see the enormity of it to Bruce has finally been addressed. Like most i got goosebumps when Alfred slapped him "your Batman".

[@aleanddragonITA]

1:37 You know what would be more awesome than The Ultimate Utility Belt-Suit? The Utility Baltman *(*Beltman/Bæltman*)* A Batman from the Dark Multiverse that turned himself in the Ultimate Utility Belt

[@Bob78550]

hey Rob, have you seen the most recent Shazam? It has Super Boy Prime in it. Do you think you would review it?

[@adrianoelblanco9586]

The real joke is if batman killed joker none of this would have happened. The jester wants to test that to its limit. But at some point you have to ask yourself if the joker may be right.

[@fanusobscurus]

Alfred slapping some common sense into Batman may just be the highlight of my week.

[@UnstableMedic]

This one got me in the feels. Tears, genuine tears.

[@noaboahQR]

This reminds me of the Batman who laughs origin. Where Gotham was burning and joker was killing parents near the theater over and over tell Batman snapped. Jokers taking over the city and going to kill people after watching the same movie bruce did. That just feels really similar to me

[@mrmr3657]

I feel like the difference is, we are one broke and shattered mentally, our bat remained not just AS resolute, But walked out with more conviction than before

[@metalciren2000]

So good Rob!!! Keep it coming!!!

[@ratedrawr1411]

Bro you broke this down SOooo Well!!! Thsnk you!!! Loved it!!! 🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KaseyBadwell]

The Alfred rage cell will haunt my dreams forever but will also be the best new Batman slap meme!

[@st4ne4rmthevill63]

I love how Batmans villains are always so grounded. Like yeah, we're a world renown super villains but we just wanna make some $, mess with Batman sometimes & hide out in really sick bars when Joker has one of his moods.

[@prince_nocturne]

I'M *BATMAN* I think this panel should go down in history as one of the most batman things EVER! It's like Adam West meets modern age meets HISHE. It's just the most amazing thing I've seen in a Batman comic in YEARS. Possibly even decades. This is also just a really damn good comic. That whole conversation between Bruce and Alfred is... it's amazing. And as a final send off to Alfred, perfect. He can stay gone, become the uncle Ben of Batman now. Be a beacon of being better for the bat.

[@D3athW1ng]

Reading this trade I was like - that was one of the best bitch slap I've seen in a long time. 🙃

[@reality5253]

Bro... when he tells Bruce to wake up man I shed a tear

[@nicholasshort2141]

Yo Low key that conversation with Alfred and Bruce almost made me cry.

[@darkstalkerknight63]

"almost" stop lying. you know you cried because we all did.

[@izzymaedavidson1974]

I’ve never mentioned it before but I love his intro to his videos. I don’t know why but I do.

[@alexcampbell7057]

Great Episode.😍😍😍😍 Can’t what for the next Episode, I would love to see if the entire family and all the Batman Vilens came to take back Gothum.

[@abarainosa]

Aight. I'm sorry to be that guy. That lip bite at 0:24 . Gaht damn.

[@lejohnavery4556]

I feel you bro. Would I give to be in batman's shoes right now.

[@JesseT63]

Damn Punchline got the I’m Batman treatment well I enjoyed her so far let’s keep it going you what’s sucks though Alfred talk with Bruce will lose all it’s meaning the moment they resurrect him why can’t comic take death seriously?

[@davidkight6601]

I would've died if he said I'm the goddamn batman. That would have been perfect 🤣

[@justincredible7649]

Who cares just enjoy the video

[@Anti-HyperLink]

Why you can't do words good?

[@Aaron_leonard]

@@100percentNotaBot The reason is obvious. Name a character that died and didnt come back.

[@dragonslayergod]

Comic takes death seriously if it's important and people like it like ted kord

[@amoghjadhav9296]

Alfred slapping bruce was suuucchhh a strong moment.....I hope someday that scene is reenacted in movie with strong actors....it would be such a great scene...

[@mrmr3657]

Low-key reminds me of Incredibles Edna Mode Slapping Elastigirl Telling her to pull her self together

[@TheSupaCoopaGaming]

From what I gather about this upcoming movie it would be a perfect thing to adapt for it.

[@amoghjadhav9296]

@@TheSupaCoopaGaming Yes....I think they should earn such moments through long format story telling like iron man scene in endgame of "I am iron man" and not change batman actor after every three movies

[@geraldhachey2838]

Batsuit as all pockets and pouches..rob liefield this is your calling!! Lol

[@user-zl6ps4rp9g]

8:25 "Puddin I don't understand. Do you want to get rid of Batman?" "Only if 'I' do it, idiot!"

[@johnnysocket76]

I fuckin lost it when Alfred slapped the dogshit outa Bruce Wayne 😂😂☠☠ He's all like "DAMMIT BRUCE!!"

[@tabris2746]

Rob your one 1in a million the videos you make always are a joy to listen too thank you so much for doing this

[@fcm3d]

Alfred....man....I love that guy.

[@Rhapsodos_X]

I'm gonna say it, the incident in crime alley may have been the best thing to ever happen to Bruce.

[@shawnw5059]

Where can I find a physical copy of this comic? That conversation between Alfred and Batman is like my mom who recently passed talking to me. I need this comic.

[@Thetazord]

At your local comic shop.

[@viluu200]

The good 'ol "He may be your father, but I'm your daddy," bitch slap only Alfred can give to Bruce.

[@artifactland69]

Nice vid, btw the illustration of Harley's medicine is so nice

[@kagerodgers1515]

I need a episode or movie adaptation of that convo. Alfred got me wanting to put on the batsuit. He to much a real one

[@jamiecsordas3030]

Did anyone else Tear up when Alfred was telling Bruce he will always be there for him

[@Platinum_Tugboat]

Dude, I was about to shead some major tears durin that Alfred/Bruce part..

[@Specs908]

You and me both

[@gamerreap]

Batman got up like the undertaker and said time to get to work lol

[@therealcutman]

You're absolutely one of the best in the game brother👐🏾

[@sandordugalin8951]

0:58 Batman had an RTX 3090 in his batcave before anyone else.

[@KingTreyOhOne]

That conversation between Batman and Alfred was everything!!!!

[@crabwalker01]

Everything about that tea screams ayahuasca and it's an excellent device to get Bruce where he needs to be and deliver the actual transformative experience needed.

[@darkshadownightgaming]

This batman mix in with the lion king. Alfred slap bruce back to batman is awesome and unexpected. Now batman is back

[@SeanteBrown]

This is like a weird hybrid of Rafiki/Mufasa trying to help Simba through. Is it just me or....🤔🤣🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Suazman2]

Annndddd yeah!!! Once again, cool video.

[@HissoriRenda]

No better way to start my day at work then listening to Rob talk about Batman

[@emmanuelledaavila8321]

14:00 Nooooooo how can it be over when it's getting sooo good.. it's unfair 😫

[@Jon7763]

with all that Alfred and Bruce stuff, you made that weird liquid come out of my eyes again

[@artbyblondo]

The artwork for this one is so awesome

[@Tetsujinhanmaa]

Every now and then, a hero needs to have his mindset readjusted. We used to call it a 'Bright-slap' after Bright Noa of Gundam fame. But now, we shall rename it "The Alfred Smack"

[@axelaliens153]

Aye sir

[@alanambrister381]

I’m the Goddamn Batman Frank Miller reference when Alfred smacked

[@BrendanVella]

Been waiting for this notification!!

[@agrey832]

Loving this!!!

[@DirtCheapFU]

Just want to say. The Riddler's design in this was pretty cool looking.

[@itseighty5]

loved every second of this one

[@DW-fn2mq]

God I can't wait to know who is the clown hunter! Also hella excited to see the batfamily!!

[@PhantomBones101]

I'm not gonna lie Alfred's speech made me emotional.

[@CMWORLD]

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[@cerromeceo]

The Batman and Alfred conversation was like in the anime when a character is having a conversation with a dead sensei and they overcomes their weakness and awaken a new power

[@firetarrasque4667]

Batman calling in the Bat Family for help, and props to him for overcoming his pride and asking for help. That being said, Bruce, you *are* aware that you're a member of the fucking Justice League, right? You're friends with *Superman.*

[@herpesinflammation]

I love everything about Tynion's run except Riddler.

[@kendrickfisher9319]

This is all going on within the mind of Bruce and I have to say this is about one of the best moments ever in any batman story or movie. Part 5 The Dark Knight Rises

[@whiteloudd4274]

6:54 damn that holds weight

[@mobley402]

god@#$& Rob.. gave me chills with this one brotha. You are a one of kind talent my man, look forward to the next ride. p.s. I'm kinda new to your channel, have you written any original material? Cuz if you write as dope as you narrate it would be quite the read I'm sure!

[@catandogclone7880]

Alfred really knows how to make people feel.