Batman Arkham Knight Genesis - Origins | Comicstorian

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There is a new hero in Gotham City. One with a much more lethal stance on crime and an uncompromising vision of justice. He is the Arkham Knight. And he stands in direct opposition to Gotham's Dark Knight protector.
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[@soheilsingh1897]

I swear, this man has the best voices for the best characters in comic history.

[@stopitgethelp451]

Soheil Singh Lmao hell nah.

[@betaraybillfan1750]

Soheil Singh remember to cup the balls

[@artificialflavors2965]

Soheil Singh yas

[@pv0843]

Especially the joker

[@wasd6287]

no

[@mihajlor2004]

this should be premier skin for red hood in injustice 2

[@dcmasterxgaming3238]

Heres hopen for injustice 3

[@debbienandalall6400]

Omg yessss

[@incredibilsmain2442]

Well premier skins aren't allowed to be cooler than the characters gear because that's the law, but it would be epic

[@theminime3574]

FAXX

[@AyeraZafar09]

Agreed but red hood is the Arkham knight also

[@Atropius]

lol i bet Bruce Wayne didn't even noticed that Jason stoled 500 million dollars from his bank account..that's how rich the dude is

[@terrymcginnis7315]

Reboundprodigy Batman has a net worth of 9.2 billion and deathstroke only kills if he’s paid

[@Mike-cc6yz]

Well he was confirmed to be a Billionaire in Arkham City

[@enricosala373]

lmao

[@mrzsanaghazan]

I think he would. His bank account carries 9.1 billion, even though that's not a lot, you could notice it if you had that type of money

[@ThatGuyChoco]

@James Howlett what the fuck does it matter, how the hell did jason get a thousand tanks then

[@Lucylu644]

I personally prefer his origin in arkham better mainly because it’s more realistic than him being thrown in a magic green pit and coming back to life or superboy punching reality or stuff like that. It’s definitely sadder but it adds a lot more depth to his character. Btw he does become the red hood at the end of arkham

[@garou9914]

Magic exists in DC comics, the Lazarus pit was established well before the Jason story. I still like the normal origins, but honestly the Arkham one makes him hating Bruce wayyyy more justified.

[@CaptainRockoBD]

Dude it’s comics lol, his original origin is fine.

[@pcpt]

boy the lazarus put existed in arkham

[@michaelabrynn7240]

Why are y'all surprised a girl in the KZbin comments doesn't know what she's talking about in regards to comics? She played a video game and thought she knew what she was talked mg about. That seems like a classic origin story in and of itself 😂

[@THETOTALMUSCLEMANEXPERIENCE]

I love it more too because its so sad that this whole time joker had jason in the same asylum batman always sent the joker to, its ironic, batman EVERY time he decides to send joker there instead of killing him sentenced jason to severe torture. And i love that the comics added the part with him watching joker over bruce and talking with joker, really adds a mindfuck and makes u eanna play the game again and squint at the ceiling as hard as you can to find him and see id hes there lmao,obviously they didnt plan it that far like thatbut they were smart adding hints towards things thst could result in amything like the wheelchair or the one reference to jason todd in the game. Those could have been anything even barbara or some random person but they had use for jason in knight so they canonically sent back and remastered it and added a whole room where jason was tortured.

[@theberserkerarmor6511]

Batman Arkham Knight was really accurate with Joker torturing Jason

[@BK-sh2pn]

Kabal Wrong

[@tas7606]

Didn't Joker torture Jason in Africa? I forgot.

[@reggy7706]

@@tas7606 In the Arkhamverse Joker did it in the Asylum.

[@pandogstudios1512]

Spawn I wouldn’t say that. He only roughed him up a bit in the comics before blowing him up. Arkhamverse took it to the next level. Despite the flack it gets, I think it’s the best version of the Red Hood origin story.

[@RadinV1]

No.

[@leonduncan3327]

Talk about an alternate way to make Jason Todd into a even more a madmen.

[@Sefoskiii]

James Howlett Why do you keep writting that? Of course it’s not canon. The Arkhamverse has never been canon. But this is his backstory in the Arkhamverse

[@WhyTho525]

@@Sefoskiii Because Rocksteady are the main writers of the Arkhamverse and them saying that this comic isn't means that the events of the comic didn't happen in their games' canon anymore.

[@Seasonal-Shadow_4674]

@@WhyTho525 what?

[@zakmartin718]

@@WhyTho525 they mean it's not dc cannon

[@tomahawk2381]

6:30 it’s pretty impressive how Jason was able to fight both of them on his own and still win despite his malnurishment and low strength from all the torture

[@Black_Knight_-BK-]

Anger can give you an extra boost in power

[@tomahawk2381]

@@Black_Knight_-BK- not when you’re treated like a POW for 6 months

[@izzymiller2396]

It’s even sadder when you realize that his strength came from his feelings of anger, hatred, and betrayal towards Bruce. And how much he truly wanted to kill him in that moment

[@mansoralf4001]

​@@tomahawk2381 2 years*

[@comixproviderftw_02]

And you thought the Death of Jason from the normal DC Universe was fucked up.

[@riderich.]

Either way Jason still had some fucked up shit happen to him by the Joker causing him to change his persona, not to mention his childhood still sucks either way...but in my opinion, the Red Hood persona is better than the Arkham Knight persona

[@thatdudeofgreatness1522]

there are things worse than death, and getting tortured almost everyday by joker is one of them

[@Lucylu644]

@@riderich. he does turn to red hood at the end of arkham knight if I’m not mistaken.

[@Noyan-Khan-Jose]

Really liked the Arkham Knight character in the game but too bad it wasn't someone completely new. Hope they would put that character into the DC Rebirth. Definitely want to see more of AK and his stories.

[@skxlter5747]

@James Howlett yeah it's part of the New 52 multiverse this universe is called the arkhanverse where wonder woman doesn't exist and the justice league hasn't formed

[@penitent_tangent7212]

Nice profile pic😆

[@OKlarsplayer]

Hellfire Black Superman and Flash are mentioned in the Arkham Knight? They DO exist

[@kermitthefrog5028]

The arkham knight and redhood are the same character

[@titangamerhd9215]

hated the charcter, he was week and had a stupid identity, should have been prometheisi

[@Obaminator42069]

So... he was tortured and barley even fed for I want to say a year (correct me if I'm wrong) and he still somehow maintains abs? Who is he? Superman?

[@Deth280483]

comic book logic

[@nobody-kc2si]

Whan von McTurdlick thelegend27

[@Obaminator42069]

+nobody oh yeah the one player who keeps kicking my ass

[@RickSanchez-dj3xr]

Its just the suits design

[@Obaminator42069]

Sub to Helix lmao 3 GODDAMN YEARS AGO.

[@williss11]

What's frustrating is that Batman never looked for him. He just decided he was dead without finding a corpse. Jason was tortured so much.. Dam it kinda hurts as a reader

[@JabamiLain]

Actually, he did look. But Joker, after a few days of torture, made that film in which he fake kills Jason. I know it doesn't look like that in the flashbacks, but Jason's mind was so damaged that he could have mixed up a few of his memories, not to mention that Joker is so manipulative that he could have showed those flashbacks to Batman purposely in an incorrect order.

[@burrito4]

​@@JabamiLain doesn't really make sense I feel like he would try to find the body at the very least

[@dario2011]

Tbh i think i like the red hood origin story better

[@emanueleperagallo9864]

he became the red hood in this universe too. But just after the game story

[@younghex9577]

He became the Arkham Knight/ Red Hood with really cool armor.

[@eduard3738]

Jason story is so different than the one from the comics

[@drop9446]

Comic Edi Alternate universe maybe?

[@eduard3738]

I know lol . I just said that this version of the story is so different from the original one

[@batspam1013]

James Howlett source?

[@skxlter5747]

@@drop9446 it's part of the arkhamverse which is part of the New 52 multiverse

[@migueladrianvalevelazquez8703]

Its waaaay better

[@tactechchannel7960]

“Why didn’t he become redhood” 5 cutscenes later “Oh hey look he’s redhood”

[@junotus198]

This is honestly...one of the best origin stories of Jason Todd

[@Seasonal-Shadow_4674]

@AdventureCorpist I want a Garth Ennis revenge style storyline based in the Arkham Universe where Red Hood goes around and unleashes hell on Joker, Harley Quinn, and every single person who assisted Joker in the torture and then Red Hood goes after Batman and The GCPD and all of Arkham Asylum

[@drew_lg2132]

@@Seasonal-Shadow_4674 why would he go after batman when he forgave him by saving him from scarcrow and also batman is supposed to be "dead." And why would he go after GCPD knowing he cares about barbara and he wouldn't hurt her father since she did nothing to him.

[@Seasonal-Shadow_4674]

@@drew_lg2132 I’m talking about in an alternate reality where red hood goes mad but the alternate reality is inspired by the brutality of Arkham

[@DamonKnight39]

Arkham Knight's helmet looks so cool

[@FRISHR]

This Arkham Knight comic needs more Batmobile scenes

[@_EzGREEN]

I just wanna say thank you for posting these vids and the way you talk about the stories in such great length and detail is very much appreciated. I’ve never been really into comics, besides the Walking Dead, but your videos help keep me in the loop and learn more about characters I love. I also like the different voices you do for some of the characters. Keep up the great work!!!

[@georgehouliaras7239]

Actually Genesis in an alternative universe. There numerous contradictions like Bane's death who is alive and well in the Game as stated by his Gotham Story, Arkham Jason has his comic origin in his bio while Genesis Jason is completely different and Harley wasn't involved in Jason's torture, if you let her speak during her encounter with Robin, she simply states that Joker told her what happened with Jason Todd. She doesn't seem to know let alone being involved. So Alternative universe it is.

[@comicstorian]

+George Houliaras No actually DC came out and said it is in fact the same world. Im.aware of the contridictions but apparently they dont care

[@georgehouliaras7239]

Comicstorian I see. Oh well i suppose Bane,Jason and Harley have twins on the Arkhamverse XD BTW, love your videos, you are the best :)

[@SuperBadspeller]

if you still want more thor story try thor god of thunder THOR AGES OF THUNDER AND RAGNOROK

[@SuperBadspeller]

BOOSTER GOLD 2007

[@Leaderofbatz]

George Houliaras I just take everything that Rocksteady does as canon and everything else alternative universes. With exceptions like Arkham Origins and assault on Arkham

[@kreater120]

The Arkham Knight's costume is sooo awesome, especially in game!

[@ismaelgingles9409]

I really love the arkham knight suit and his weapons. Jason todd was always my favorite robin compared to the other ones. His story in the comics and the game are awesome 👌 👏

[@matthewhanna9717]

I love that you are energetic while talking, it makes me really pictures what is happening

[@kevinrubio2509]

so he basically became Arkham Knight/Red Hood in this version. So he still becomes a good guy in the end right?

[@MoonBeamLaser]

Kevin Rubio yeah he becomes the red hood after

[@megasonicgeo]

Kevin Rubio He saves Batman at the end of the game. Also takes out black mask in the dlc

[@kevinrubio2509]

MoonBeamLaser yeah I completely forgot and I have the game.

[@MrPepzimax]

this is an alternate universe from the rocksteady game. Yes though that is how the games story goes

[@celticurse]

Well, Jason has always been more of an anti-hero, so I think that'd really make him sorta neutral.

[@deiondoesstuffs5566]

This is the first comic I ever bought! It came out sometime last year and I was at my local shop here in Arlington Texas trying to find something to start with. I saw this and was like Can't go wrong with Batman. I was even more pleasantly surprised story line. All very intriguing. I hope you do the next installment soon!!

[@mikestarnineteen760]

At 6:51 Harley said he was Arkham's knight and shining armor

[@CrazyDuckie94]

I love his voice! I have this comic and reading it was excellent but listening to this made it even better

[@notyetbrennan6043]

keep giving us the video game comics great stuff your channel is the first thing i check when i grab my phone

[@lilminhboi]

This is great! Please do more!

[@AngelTortured]

Wow I've had to pause a few times cause right in the feels.

[@BrokeNerfing]

Such a great series of games. I love how the Joker/Batman dynamic is explored and I would be totally fine with Jokers death and being a part of Batmans subconscious being written further. The Arkham Knight was also an awesome character for Jason Todd as well. I love Red Hood but Damn. This was stellar.

[@deez4957]

Jason actually turned to red good after batman confronted him and apologizes for his actions and Jason even saved Bruce when he was kidnapped by Scarecrow.

[@mattpike5038]

I'd love to hear you tell more of the Arkham Knight, I read several of the issues but never got to finish it

[@MJhero]

RIP comicstorian we'll never forget your are the BEST

[@Op-jd1lz]

I wish Jason todd with the new 52 origin had gone with the arkham knight armor, i mean look at that armor its badass

[@Electross098]

I've waited months for this! Years!

[@mercenary4721]

Thank you for showing and reading this comic to us. More stuff for my favorite DC villain the Arkham knight

[@aldizon8891]

Awesome stories and video

[@seaweed7640]

500,000,000 dollars!! why is he even working anymore?

[@MAKG-kd3sn]

For the thrills

[@scarletspider5238]

i love your impression on the comic its awesome

[@alexisc800]

Jason todd is by far my favorite character in all of dc comics

[@danieldare2640]

Thanks very much and very well voiced. Thank you

[@viktort.7964]

great video man

[@w0wsum1actually10]

Yes please do more from this series

[@devinbirdsong5444]

MORE ARKHAM KNIGHT STORYLINES I LOVE THIS SERIES SM

[@PeteJab]

This was awesome

[@letsbehonesthoney.1038]

More Please I love this. But it’s so sad. I adore Jason he’s my favorite

[@HEALTH_NEWS1984]

Please give us more arkham knight stories. I love Jason Todd's red hood character

[@pizza4853]

this was awesome

[@jahdielmedina3590]

I love the arkham knight!!! More stories about him would be interesting

[@daswack889]

Yes some more stories with him

[@rtribie15]

That was freaking awesome

[@nightjaw2233]

i wished they added this into the game please do more on the arkham knight, loved the video about him and would like to see and know more about him

[@TheFreedomPrime]

Well done!!!!

[@thesilentstorms-]

Wish you mentioned Jason's run in with Robin when he was stealing from Wayne, thy was one of my favorite parts

[@ryanhighs7141]

Sweet loved it

[@greenlanternhg5141]

Oh yes, keep it going Benny!

[@M4DM4TTX93]

cool man just like the game! thanks comicstorian I learned something new so I shall smash that like button kiad!

[@richafk95]

But it doesn't explain his connection to scarecrow

[@jeremywhitfield4556]

Agreed

[@richafk95]

Dick twice a day And chill plus Reptilian Hunter seeing your name pop up in my notifications gave me a giggle, thank you sir

[@nobody-kc2si]

It was in the video tape you have to find in the game it describes it not very good though

[@galinglrs]

@@nobody-kc2si you can read the comic that explain the event after arkham city, its published by DC. just in case if you dont know about it.

[@furika666geko]

nice never knew this story until now

[@plague_victim532]

You've got a great voice for narration

[@blessedxxiii5583]

jason todd is my favourite dc character love his design for arkham knight and red hood they're flawless in my opinion💯

[@ZeroGravity023]

WE WANT MORE! PLEASEE!!

[@Thoralmir]

He actually does become Red Hood in the game, but in an odd way. Batman breaks his helmet, revealing the under layer which has a red dome with holographic HUD flashing on it.

[@koleszgdanska7149]

Am I the only one who'd like to have a such voice modulator like him.

[@deshawntajennings5699]

Yeah I would like some more Arkham Knight storyline's.

[@explodingcreeper1549]

I think I've never really expressed How much I love your narration Your 100% gonna be the next Morgan Freeman

[@humanseekingtruth6080]

Thank you!

[@gishmakyid]

I loved this

[@6rade]

We need more.

[@RyanM1211]

8:30 Batboat existence in the Arkham Verse confirmed!

[@jaylonwilliams5986]

liked the batman arkham games and turning Jason Todd in to the akrham Knight greatest idea

[@Hardcovered]

FINALLY!

[@anthondd643]

awesome twist story

[@factsdontcareaboutyourfeel7747]

Harley tells Jason he’s the Arkham Knight? In one of the Batman’s hallucinations, Joker says he chose that name by himself”

[@RedNinja673]

I think that Rocksteady is going reveal a game centered around the battle for the cowl

[@coleweaver8072]

they need to

[@jacobflood2571]

Would love more

[@kaizen238]

Did you have more story with jason todd i love him and if you can an another arkam knight story

[@chiefbigbeef52]

That would be awesome to have the " Low Rider" Comic Book on the Batmobile. At least 5 issues showing its origins and upgrades and a list of gadgets and weapons.

[@antonioharvey4558]

I want more Arkham Knight stories I want to hear the rest of them

[@mr.ivan1490]

Yes more Arkham knight comics pls

[@chadz8632]

Damn I love his joker laugh

[@MRgamerman9000]

Jason: Batman‘s a b*tch Batman: keep talking sh*t Jason:HOLY SH*T

[@emilismayilov9261]

the suit is all i care for

[@wolfgang6442]

Same

[@chandracastro112]

I would like more of this story

[@seanschunes]

Hey Benny could you share your music playlist you use for your complete stories would love to listen to the songs you use while I read myself

[@truly.sokezo]

nice vid

[@TheTNK97]

I like this!

[@christopherjohnson3581]

love it

[@memorexdrc]

I like to think the line is "We'll be a regular dy-manic duo!" play on words. Also, I imagine this comic came out after the game so is all the backstory just a new bio for Jason?

[@sivilsv-777]

This video is interesting It also covers the militia army Origin thing

[@azazaz09azful]

I really like the character of the arkham knight so i would love it if u would do more story about him

[@salvadorbenitez1848]

Hey @Comicstorian can you do a video explaining the Batman timeline. like at what age did he become Batman and what age all the members of the Bat family.

[@devinbauer3414]

Got this in a little hardcover ,BAM sale for like a 1.00 whole series ,i love it

[@khaledmahdi8408]

I love the soundtrack he uses for this video where can i find it damn it -!!!!!!!!

[@r0tting_c0rpseee]

HONESTLY WHATS THIS SOUNDTRACK

[@DamianWayne2000]

I think I found it go on epidemic sound and type death and glory.

[@phoenix5516]

I really enjoy this version of Jason brings more hatred twords Batman and how joker made him into Arkham knight I would love to see more of this version of Jason todd

[@jeffu4239]

I love his batman voice

[@OfficialAchazYah]

damn near spilled all Joker thoughts

[@ronkes4160]

I want more!!!

[@atrrix1778]

IS THIS HOW THE GAME ARKHAM KNIGHT WAS!? I never played it but this looks AWESOME!