Comic Villains who were right: The Joker

[@bruceyjucey]

Bruh it's been a while since a true exposition on comic characters has been done in such a succinct and honest way... We need more of these and please follow this up with doom and magneto etc

[@AnubisVonBillett]

He's got nearly every storyline, some hours long, and has been doing this for years. You should check out his other videos. He has them on Doom and Magneto, covering entire arcs.

[@bruceyjucey]

@@AnubisVonBillett thank you ☺️

[@davidguillaume5361]

I agree.

[@syco9008]

Hell nah. This dude should never cook again 💀

[@tokyoonostalgia]

Last time i came this early my girlfriend cried

[@wiredcoffee9347]

😆

[@Jerel_con_jota]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Darkvega2k7]

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[@gregoryjones9926]

This one hit me were it hurts lol

[@lolerythefirst88]

Real. 😢😂

Here's the thing about Joker's argument that no one seems to mention: The rules that he rails against were created specifically because the world is cruel and random, to mitigate the chaos as much as possible. The chaos of existence will never fully go away, but it can be fended off. Society has chosen to fight chaos because it's cruel, because it's unjust, because despite the evil that exists in the world, most people unlike the Joker, want something better.

[@0mniG0D]

The most compelling superhero stories are the ones where the villain is either right or makes an undeniable point. Thanks for putting this one up Rob.

[@ejam4345]

Isn't the Killing Joke an entire book of debunking the Joker's ideology? Commissioner Gordon is fine by the end showing that "One bad day" wasn't enough to make anyone crazy, just him

[@BonusEggs4Sale]

Not really

[@kavinh10]

it's why people are leaning more towards the anti-hero genre, Heroes are only interesting as a kid to teen, the more people grow up the more they have a sense that the whole heroes always win philosophy is a lie and that villains share a much closer perspective then most heroes

[@Hugme778]

@@kavinh10 you need a starman bro

[@ishmaelisrael9209]

I’m down for more videos like this- The philosophy and driving points of polarizing characters is what makes stories and comics so fun to get into. Keep these coming!

[@stephanc6138]

and the gordons didn't have a bad day as inflicted by the Joker? his a madman justifying his evils as neccessary for a 'greater' good.

[@kamenrangerzeo8251]

Nothing beats a good morning then to listen to Rob talk about Comics especially about the Crown Prince of Crime the Joker. Joker: "And as you can see I'm a lot happier! HA HA HA!"

[@Atomic_Dusky]

Spiderman would easily prove that Joker's Philosophy is wrong as Spidey's life is full of bad days and still tries to be a hero despite all that.

[@UnifiedEntity]

Or just batman

[@fooliemane6156]

The joker would make Spiderman shit himself 😂

[@smalltrashman4227]

​@@fooliemane6156 Spiderman deals with Carnage regularly enough. Joker would get handled easily.

[@teleportedbreadfor3days]

One of the Joker’s issues is that he doesn’t believe people can change or be inspired. That’s literally why the Batman Who Laughs lost: He was literally so completely and absolutely convinced that the ones fighting him were fighting a pointless and hopeless battle, that the Hands were going to erase all of reality no matter what, but despite having the mentality of Batman and the Joker, he’d still also inherited the Joker’s flaws. And in defiance of everything the Darkest Knight believed, Wonder Woman’s actions literally inspired the Hands to not only restore reality, but they decided to remove all limits, enabling three whole infinite Multiverses - and Omniverse that included their main Multiverse and Elsewhere.

[@teleportedbreadfor3days]

@@smalltrashman4227 I feel like Spider-Man’s more humorous and positive nature would probably arguably made the Joker a worse nemesis to him than he is to Batman. Maybe.

[@enzovulkoor]

Every time i hear the jokers origin. I just want a canonical cross over drama of the Joker meeting Spiderman and hearing how every day for Parker is just one more bad day.

[@H240909]

Why do people seem to forget that Joker’s outlook on life was blatantly disproven in The Killing Joke? What was true for Joker isn’t true for everyone. People aren’t a monolith.

[@Hugme778]

Um do you expect me to READ a comic book? Pfffhht

[@syco9008]

As soon as the dude begun talking about the killing joke the rest of the video instantly became a useless time killer.

[@UnifiedEntity]

Why are people quick to say Joker has a point but not Superman?

[@Thedandalorian42069]

Because Joker more accurately reflects our chaotic and broken society. Make no mistake, I hold Superman's virtues and beliefs above the others but Joker has a cruel reality about his thoughts. Scott Snyders the last knight, I think it was, shows the apparent futility in Superman's belief system...

[@brianbaylark3889]

@@Thedandalorian42069Because even if ppl don’t act on their inner most evil thoughts or desires, knowing that they could makes them feel better. Superman wanted to force peace and that will just never work. We are chaotic at our cores even though most people practice restraint. Just my opinion though.

[@Thedandalorian42069]

​@@brianbaylark3889I don't think the non authoritarian Supermen ever wanted to FORCE peace, but you're right about the ones who do. I think Superman had a dream and vision for the future he represents as the man of tomorrow and a symbol of hope that failed to resonate with people resolved to fear. Read Snyders last knight, it's great

[@Resident4Island]

Beacuse the real world doesn't want peace and justice, as human's we were alway's be like The Joker, chaotic and twisted sense of humor, make no mistake when WW3 or Economic Collapse hit's it's gonna be a dark reality, better be prepared to survive in top of the food chain.

[@EllisHudsonn]

Real

[@Brian2]

Thing is he is a weak coward. We have seen time and again if Batman leaves he gives up, he tends to stop. Which show most of what he did through all the years are nothing but lies to comfort himself. Otherwise he would continue on, he needs a reason to do what he does and his obsession is Bruce. Nothing more, nothing less. Bruce on the other hand just goes on as normal if Joker isn't there. Which hurts Joker more than hr can ever admit.

[@UnifiedEntity]

EEEEEEExactly. Joker didn't make batman. It was a thug with a gun at the end of the day. Joker is just a colorful iteration. More dangerous but just a new form of something more simple.

[@DoubleDub23]

Yes more of these, I love it. Also feels like the og videos which I like too. This video was truly comics explained

[@Shadowswolf9666]

Great video Rob, hope you are doing well all things considered. Thank you for providing us with great content, I've been a fan for a while now and love this community. I think you are a wonderful person, the world could use more people like you in it

[@nickpanther8833]

The psychology of characters as a series would be dope

[@Koooo4]

Rob: "Joker has a point" Also Rob: Goes on to highlight stories where Joker completely fails to prove the points he sets out trying to make..

[@tonyharris2946]

Thanks for the video rob it was awesome! Definitely need some more videos covering characters like this in the future!!

[@darryljack6612]

Injustice superman (and the injustice universe as a whole) is one of the best examples of Joker's ideology put in to practice, all it takes is one bad day.

[@mackinator]

You're assuming joker actually had a bad day, and it's not just an excuse to have fun.

[@DanRyzESPUK]

​@@mackinatorNo, Joker proves that he corrupted Superman to the core with one "bad day".

[@LilHaze117]

​@@DanRyzESPUK the Joker has no point to validate tho, he says the truth is that anyone can go insane in the right circumstances so who cares, but then actively creates those situations in people's lives, obviously trying to make spectacle of it. Which means that chaos doesn't just exist, it's him, he is the perpetrator at fault and he can't claim that no one should have say because he is clearly looking for a reaction - therefore there must be something to say. Injustice Superman was completely correct about one thing - the Joker's continued existence is Batman's greatest failure. To leave chaos of that level alive to run rampant is to become a accomplice.

[@johnlawful2272]

​@@DanRyzESPUKexcept main superman would have heard lois heart beat

[@erikayahchelle1123]

@@johnlawful2272even though he was drugged with Scarecrow spray mixed with Kyptonite❓

[@TheRogueAssassinX3]

I enjoyed this I like deep dives on characters and their motives.

[@loutube3374]

Great video, I’d love to see more like this. Keep’em coming

[@KhanhNguyen-mh5ec]

Allow me to give you a counter argument: The killing joke. The Joker belive in the “one bad day” gets thrown back to his face. Gordon still remain sane after that night. Batman is one bad day in the opposite direction. And Barbara one bad day made her way way way more popular than she could ever be.

[@JR-ld2xx]

YES! Do more. I do like this type of format. Thank you.

[@Nemesis_Prime666]

That joker artwork there is so iconic 0:08

[@Rolasu_Draygan]

The Joker's twisted philosophy is one of the things that really drew me to the character. The other side of the coin was just as interesting to me as Batman. I'd love to see more vids like this.

[@connorthurston7731]

This style of video, with parts of multiple comics forming a logical conclusion, is very fun. I enjoyed this immensely. I don't mind at all that this is somewhat your opinion because I already come to your channel for your version of this content.

[@CybeleCotter]

More videos like this, absolutely!

[@danieldavenport-grosse6331]

Yes, make more videos like this. Character studies are one of my favorite past times.

[@cardsofman6851]

As a fan, I like this type of video. It adds variety while keeping consistency.

[@tscarb]

I think every one of Batman‘s villains needs a video like this

[@SyrNarcissus]

More videos like this PLEASE and THANK YOU!!!

[@SamuraiEchidna]

If one bad day is all it takes to drive someone to madness, then wouldn't it take one good day to drive someone to greatness? We all have unlimited potential, and potential swings both ways.

[@Ercarret]

I loved this format, please continue! 😊

[@afellowpotato]

But the Joker is wrong. He didn't have one bad day. He was already unstable. Two-Face hid away all his emotions until it snapped. From the outside, it looks like he had one bad day, but he didn't. Jason Todd didn't become Red Hood purely because of his death. He was already very violent and didn't like the no killing rule. In fact, even after torturing Gorden, he remains sane because he actually just had one bad day. It isn't one event that made people snap. The event is the straw that broke the camel's back.

[@icecream3281]

True. Last year i jumped in front of a train. Lost some limbs and almost my life. But my life was building towards that point by many many bad days.

[@jamesdavis8532]

Yes. More of this. Please and thank you.

[@madmanjoker1940]

This was an amazing video. I love the Brian Azzrillo Joker story.

[@Frostbite894]

Beyond omega level is just better great video

[@lamingturay]

Love this format Rob! Would really enjoy seeing more. Maybe call it "Philosophy of (whatever character)".

[@anotherhenchman]

damn this is a throwback to the early days of this channel

[@dtiger818]

Loved this! Would love to see more like it.

[@Unknown_Unbound]

Batman is literally the man who keeps the system in place. That’s why he written so well.

[@420ヤシの木の恋人]

Great vid, definitely should do more content like this !

[@WriteJus]

Dope video, yes... make more like this

[@DeZHDSocial]

I actually enjoyed this!!Give us more !

[@Dogempire-001]

"Its not about money its about proving a point" -sun tzu art of war

[@andrewmelendez5051]

Carl Jung introduced the idea of the “shadow self”. Joker is the embodiment of the shadow self, while Batman is the embodiment of the persona. This duality theme is seen in many pieces of literature; Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Fight Club’s Tyler Durden and idk, the other guy, etc. Although we’ve seen this play out in all kinds of stories, the specific stories you brought up, where it’s almost as if the writers were taking inspiration directly from Jung’s work, is a fantastic nod to the depth of the psychological dance between these two characters. They diametrically oppose one another, but together, make a whole person.

[@Angellance7]

That's an actual thing Chaos Peace and Disorder Order, you can combine one of each but never 2 of the same and within both parts themselves one gives cause to the other. I've to say though, I see Joker more as a chaotic disorder character because he's always disrupting order in a maniacally way, it just seems to be more in order because he's too good at it but he's just playing his "role" as he said. Great video Rob! 👍

[@MrFanservice]

Honestly pretty great video, some great points were made. But man, reading that title made me worried😂

[@ericvossisthegoat4712]

Yes 100% we need more. I say you do a full villain series . You could do it 1 a week for however long. I’m here for it

[@PhilogusRex]

I really liked this video concept and would love to see more like it!

[@jhalyngreene818]

I don't really read comics but i come for Comics Explained. I appreciate the passion he has for his work.

[@Rentfree404]

Good morning Rob

[@UncleDrak]

I enjoyed this video; please, more commentary like this!

[@jeffhidalgo6037]

We're just one bad day away from being just like the joker lol. Thanks Rob I hope all is well!

[@DeadlyGhost1207]

Or like Batman. The choice is yours to make.

[@BonusEggs4Sale]

No we aren't, that's dumb edgelord shit

[@philmckrackin8303]

Dude pretty much everything you do is awesome, so bring it on. I've always loved comics just never could afford them, growing up I had 8 brothers & 2 sis's, and we're all Samoan, so food was priority. That's why I love anything you do, it all tells the stories I wanted to read when I was a kid but couldn't.

[@SpideyFan777]

I love these philosophical looks at comic stories. The idea of Batman and Joker embodying Order and Chaos is so fascinating.

[@songoku9348]

Great video rob. Always enjoy your content.

[@kidkinganime]

Hell yeah, keep doing more. These analysis videos, because there are so many characters to come across, and that's just on Batman by itself.👍🏾😎💯

[@alistairwhite4768]

Do more like this!!! If it’s super fun, I can hear how much fun you’re having, do more abstract character analysis, it’s so incredible to hear your artistic voice.

[@Jaigantic97]

More like this please!!!

[@SpasticRicktastic]

This video is excellent and I'd love to see more about different villains from both DC and Marvel.

[@barryvercueil2346]

More please!!! Love this format. Next time let's discuss how Cyborg could be replaced by a Roomba in the Justice league 😂

[@crippninja4664]

Beautiful video. It would be interesting to see a broader evolution from the beginning of his creation to the present highlighting the contrast between each iteration. Period superb job is always man. Thank you.

[@kingcold8320]

I would 100% enjoy more of these kinds of video a magneto one I think would go crazy

[@cinnamonflavord]

the jonkler: society is le bad the 27 bombs placed by the joker to explode the homeless shelter:

[@thelearicist]

Definitely want more like this

[@ProfessionalsProfessional]

Yes make more videos talking about the psychology or theme of villains. Next suggestion would be Magneto

[@halfpastfull5107]

Amazing content. Definitely need more

[@doogzlen59]

Great video, as always! I would love to see a full cover from you of the Dark Knight returns or Death of the family

[@seanfurgason4658]

me and my dad listen to you keep up the good work @Comics Explained

[@ArthurEKing8472]

I would totally love to see more of this kind of video... A deep dive into what makes various characters who and what they are...

[@Beeyo176]

Excellent video, as usual, and a nice break from the norm. Keep at it. Considering Azzarello's Joker as the greatest story for the character sure is...something, though.

[@thestarseeker8196]

Most definitely would like seeing more, especially on characters who haven’t gotten a fair spotlight on them in such a capacity.

[@stefanied3219]

I never thought that deeply about those 2 characters. Well done ❤

[@anthonywolf943]

The thing that always got me was one bad day. It really stuck with me.

[@SoulpowerwithFreakpower]

Awesome video Rob! 8? Years in for me, never dissapointed

[@remix71]

All the Joker shows is his failure to not look for support on his bad day. He thinks that everyone will go crazy but it's so rigid in the belief that people can only go crazy EXACTLY like him.

[@marklangley2087]

We love everything you do Rob, including this. Please make more

[@WellnessWarriors9]

(Robert Jefferson) Akatsuki Membership: Approved! ☁️

[@chrisyanez2299]

Yeah .. hell yeah . I want more of these kind of videos

[@walterroche8192]

This video really shows that the Joker has been used as a Gary Stue for the authors Modern Political viewpoints. Over the last 30+ years. Yes you could say that the "writings & characters evolved" but just a casual review of history shows the time periods in which each story was published had these concepts already in public circulation. The current "en Vogue" political thoughts or school education.

[@BetterWhenImAlone]

I would def watch more of this philosophy type content.

[@THELIFEOFVIEWS1]

This is why joker is iconic

[@kendi5391]

I love this video format and I'd love to see one done on the best Batman villain(in my opinion) Two-Face. I can listen about him for hours.

[@artisticflavaz8460]

I really like this Joker piece and explaining that there is more to him than just some crazy clown in Gotham.

[@supreme5998]

I’m glad you don’t edit out the silly mistakes. “The man who laughs”. Maybe that’s what makes it feel like you’re talking to us.

[@MackRangerPower]

We’re in the worst timeline. Benny is gone and Rob is becoming the Comicstorian who laughs.

[@jonathanharroff510]

would absolutely love more expo videos like this!

[@klopeck]

Great video! Definitely make more like it!!!

[@jezuzman78]

Man, awesome style of video! I love it.

[@JayquanWinton]

Rob I would 100% love to see more videos like this

[@mr.eden1st318]

Keep em coming Rob 🔥🔥🔥

[@Scurops]

I think a series on villain motivations would actually be kind of interesting. Show them to be someone other than just who the good guys punch.

[@hugejackedman3447]

"Even a broken clock a right twice a day". The thing is "everyone" has a good point but what is the takeaway? He proves the world is fkd up and after that what do you do with that information?

[@renegaderumi25]

Definitely more videos like this!

[@Spawn3X5]

Joker will always be the most intriguing characters and the top

[@billyescobar1731]

I like the video rob! Definitely would be interested in seeing more

[@twojaygotbales9787]

I loved this video, Rob!

[@SugarSloth]

I've been binging your videos the last few days. And I LOVE the way you describe these characters XD

[@NorthLVLowRoller]

Men 25 to 35 are all 3 bad life happenings in a row from triggering them into the Jokers situation.

[@rajhansakima]

Ironically, this brings to mind the story of Job.

[@Marx1684]

I’m biased towards the channel but this was a smooth deep dive on the motivations of The Joker. It would be cool if he picked up some fighting skills or it was discussed how he was ever able to land any hits in Batman ever.