Detective Comics #27 - Atop the Fourth Wall - Linkara

Welcome to Atop the Fourth Wall, where bad comics burn. In this episode, Linkara reviews Detective Comics #27 - the first appearance of Batman!
ORIGINAL INFO: The caped crusader's first adventure! ...was very short and his cape didn't look right.
Originally uploaded November 15th, 2010.
RUMINATIONS: I give more credit to Bob Kane in this video than I really should, since Bill Finger really deserves a hell of a lot more credit for the creation of a lot of Batman and his mythos - it’s just Kane was a good businessman and knew how to capitalize on it. The thing is that the first time I ever heard the name “Bob Kane” was back when I first started reading comics in a one page memorial to him in an old Titans issue, talking about him creating Batman and the inspiration for him and the like. In the end, it probably doesn’t matter who really created him - the legacy of the caped crusader is bigger than any single man. The legacy of any these characters is bigger than any of the creators who worked on them. There will be good writers and bad writers on them, people who expand on it and people who crap all over it… but they will endure, no matter what any of us have to say about it.
Also: purple gloves? What the hell?

[@k-trashradio5163]

funny how in the years since this episode aired, Bill Finger has started to get the full credit he's been owed for Batman's creation. Almost every Batman work comic or otherwise now rightfully credits Bob Kane and Bill Finger.

[@redeyesblackchick]

Pp

[@angbandsbane]

So the one victim's name is Crane? Wonder if anyone has ever linked Scarecrow to this? Grant Morrison, I'm looking at you...

[@movieman2293]

So Superman's origins have him destroying public property, and Batman's has him killing people...did...did Zack Snyder actually get the characters in BvS right?

[@frankspick7544]

that were golden age way before there stables were set so no snayder did not get them right

[@charleynewman5057]

No. He didn't.

[@GamingPiratesTwitch]

I guess

[@SuperWolsey]

Don't you fucking dare!

[@daelen.cclark]

frank spick, I never thought zack Snyder could get any super hero correctly.

[@TPrower]

What I find hilarious about this one is how you still use the Batman voice for Bruce Wayne as a child when he's praying. XD

[@Igarappappa]

I know, it's awesome! XD

[@Bauglir100]

+TPrower Makes sense. Bruce Wayne stopped being a kid the moment his parents were killed.

[@mitchfletcher2386]

@Dicelord N Well, he did say that his childhood ended when he was eight (from the JLU episode where he and the League got turned into children).

[@ninakrishnamurthy6674]

I love his Batman voice.

[@potatobombkyle]

2:12 Luckily that has changed, Bill Finger is finally getting the credit he deserves, unfortunately years after his death though

[@Igarappappa]

Better late than never, I suppose.

[@daelen.cclark]

Probably the only good thing in BvS.

[@Tenzil_Kem]

@@NostalgiNorden 🙄

[@thegayghost872]

I guess going to crime scene investigations for fun was something people did in 1939.

[@Cybermat47]

No TV back then.

[@dinosword3256]

+Cybermat47 TV in 1939?

[@Cybermat47]

+Dino Sword well fuck me with the Joker's crowbar, you're right, there was TV in 1939!

[@andrewgwilliam4831]

It's a trope of Golden Age detective fiction that the upper class hero is allowed to attend crime scenes, question witnesses, and even sit in on interrogations.

[@trans8010]

That was taken from real life, newspaper reporters used to go to crime scenes often, in fact some would steal evidence, so they could out scoop other papers. If it was a hot scene, newsies or copy boys would be used to create a distraction so a reporter could sneak into a room and photograph the bodies and sometimes walk through the crime scene, often compromising the evidence in the process. One of the reasons why there are many unsolved cases in those days was because of such evidence tampering. If you had the money and the influence you could do pretty much whatever you wanted. Crime fiction writers often used these events in their writings.

[@snakes3425]

Joker: yes...yes I remember it all clearly now. I was once Alfred Stryker, wealthy industrialist. I plotted to kill my former business partners in order to get full control over Apex Chemicals....(to Batman) THEN YOU!!!! YOU interfered and threw me into that vat of acid. Though I managed to crawl out of the tank, my appearence was changed forever. My wife...she could no longer stand to be seen with me....and ran off with Rogers...my fortune and company were in ruins...I went completly mad that night....ALL BECAUSE OF YOU!!!! Batman: you brought it on yourself. But I can help you...you can be Alfred Stryker again. Joker (laughing): Does that make you feel better Batman....to think that a simple dip in a vat of acid turned me rabid. Or is what you see before you simply the real me.

[@nezumi6554]

That's what I've thought for years. Wouldn't that be cool? I mean the Joker was supposedly created when he fell in a vat of acid.

[@davindean6780]

Sir Needlemouse yaaaa i first notis this in scribblenotes unmasks

[@Tahkaullus01]

Now why hasn't anyone at DC thought of this?

[@jfdrac]

Probably because somehow that acid not only gave him the white skin but made him lose about 50 pounds and went from a bald old guy to a young green haired chap lol...Plus the Red Hood already fit that origin

[@jfdrac]

Even if that would mean the acid made him regrow his hair lol

[@lorddrayvon1426]

If anyone's wondering, Alfred wasn't in these early comics because he didn't debut until Batman #16 in May 1942.

[@TheForbiddenDBag]

14:54 - Who knew Bruce even as a kid talked in his later Batman voice? Ha ha

[@greatness9428]

I know, right? "My parents are dead, time to talk like someone who smokes 50 a day. Very intimidating."

[@djermeow3136]

The irony of calling criminals superstitious, and then taking the bat for an omen. Is it a Deckard-style clue to the 'Bat-man' being a criminal himself?

[@kimifw58]

"Superstitious" is relative.

[@420Slaterson]

You forgot to mention how the origin featured Martha Wayne's necklace as being part of the mugging. The pearl necklace is a classic staple of Wayne murders.

[@SpeedyEric1]

IT'S HIS MOTHER'S NAME! ...It's his mother's name.

[@jameshowlett5106]

MARTHAAAAAAAAAAAA!

[@trans8010]

It wouldn't be a pearl necklace until Frank Miller retold the origin in 1986. In golden age tellings it was a gold necklace.

[@JaelinBezel]

You can't just go out to kill some Waynes without a pearl necklace to bring along, it's a deep-rooted tradition! Like horror at Halloween!

[@graceliu8839]

Oh my God! You know that guy who fell into that vat of acid? This first Batman story ever made is actually the Origins story of the Joker!

[@TheRealGaucelm]

The joker was some fat guy?

[@bud389]

The Joker first appeared in Detective Comics #1, so no, this isn't an origin story.

[@bud389]

***** Right, Batman number 1, semantics, my point still stands.

[@ch2010ize]

no. The Joker was Red Hood and fall into chemicals from Axis Chemicals.

[@graceliu8839]

Yep, that's why it's the Joker's origins! He lies about his origins anyways.

[@samuelbarber6177]

I like the way Batman was portrayed as an ominous detective in his first story, it’s one thing I like about the character. He can either be the main character, or the object of the mystery. We don’t learn that Bruce is Batman until the ending, and he’s far more a pulp character than Superman. I got to read a copy of this story in my copy of Hush Part One. Also, I love how the very first side character we meet is Commissioner Gordon.

[@wagerobot5231]

"AN OMEN. I SHALL BECOME A BAT." Already Bruce sounds more superstitious than any criminal i saw in this comic.

[@lorddrayvon1426]

The odd thing about Batman is that his origin took a while to fully unveil later Detective Comics #27 came out in April 1939 and his parents and thier killer Joe Chill (who was originally unnamed and wasn't properly named until Batman #47 (June-July 1948) debuted in DC #33 in October 1939 with the rest just being character filler.

[@rafaeljimenez1536]

Purple fist of justice?!? Awesome! Excellent reference to frank miller's Batman Year One and overall this episode was hilarious as hell. You know I always figure maybe it'll be cool if bruce Wayne actually started his career at a younger age at least five years after the Wayne's murder by Jack Napier/Joe Chill like a batboy or even a robin much like how in Geoff John's Superman Secret Origins miniseries he had Clark Kent start his career as Superboy :) But hey that's just me

[@potatobombkyle]

Opossum-Man... Yes... Excuse me... I have a crimefighting identity to form...

[@2wingo]

I think you mean "Pith Possum, Super Dynamic Hero of Tomorrow!"

[@mitchfletcher2386]

@@2wingo Should be called "Power Possum".

[@tomsmurf4225]

4:47 well that aged well

[@jonathanwarrdddedcxddeecec4787]

Damn. Aside from maybe the purple gloves, og Batman’s outfit is awesome

[@ecliptorcalrissian5014]

When it comes to Batman killing, THIS story at least has it clearly as an accident. Though yeah, he coldly called it a fitting end for the villain, sounding a good bit harsher than he would in later years, it's clear that Bruce simply reacted to the gun coming out with a punch; the bad guy then fell against a railing that gave way. It's not Bruce's fault that the bad guy's evil lair wasn't OSHA-compliant! That could easily happen in a modern comic after the establishment of his no-kill rule. That happened several times, a normal punch or kick that’s a pretty logical reaction to the attack being launched against him ending up setting up the villain’s accidental death. (Another scene that gets around is one where he shoots a guy while saying “you’ll never harm another mortal man” or something like that. Well, that guy was a vampire, at a time vampires were seldom or never portrayed the way they are now (heartthrobs with all bloodsucking offscreen, or victims with a hunger they hate. Nope, they were undead monsters who’d long ceased to be alive or human.) Now, if those stories were written now, he’d probably more clearly try to save them; he probably throws out a grappling hook that juuuuust misses the bad guy falling toward the acid, and feels bad about it. And I can’t say I know enough about the Golden Age to say he never killed intentionally. But the moments MOST used to paint old-school Batsy as a remorseless murderer (and to pretend trash like ASBAR or BVS is truer to the original stories - NO, THEY AREN'T.) tell a radically different story when you look at more than the one panel of the villain’s death.

[@jbwarner8626]

This story's been remade a couple of times over the years, and they always bring the ending in line with Batman's current sense of morality. Heck, one version even implied that after Stryker got disfigured by the acid, he became the Joker.

[@MaxHowser]

Purple gloves of vengeance.

[@Conflict-ff5pi]

it probably wouldn't have gone as well if a pigeon flew through the window.

[@Bauglir100]

+cameron wood Bruce Wayne is the original Pigeon Person.

[@JaelinBezel]

Or a large moth. Or an owl maybe that's what happened to his evil counterpart Owlman that made him so evil.

[@morganyoung3557]

Or a butterfly, I don’t think that Butterflyman would strike fear into the hearts of criminals.

[@teedup8995]

😄

[@iankopeski2831]

10:18 You forgot to mention that his cowl ears disappeared.

[@farmerproductions9869]

I read that Bob admitted in this autobiography that bill finger was really the co creator Though he took a lot more credit than he should I still have some respect for him since he did manage to admit in his early years And I am with Stan lee in saying if only he was still alive so marvels sucess could be rubbed in

[@2wingo]

The comic book industry was REALLY dog-eat-dog back then, with creators having to basically fight over scraps while the executives profited from their characters.

[@androzani84productions85]

@@2wingofrom what I read, Finger himself was also somewhat of a recluse who wasn’t keen on the spotlight, which probably helped ensure he didn’t get credit until after he was long dead.

[@nightmaretomb5294]

With Detective Comics #33, the issue with his origin, the artwork suddenly improved. The first six issues are probably actually drawn by Bob Kane. After that to make it look like it was his work he would take the artwork and redraw the faces.

[@dannybuckle3763]

10:15 - My God, Scarecrow was set-up in the comics right from the start! It all makes sense now!

[@otherk4311]

Not him.

[@spookyrosev6467]

But then that’ll mean he’s dead....or it’s actually Gerald Crane in the Golden Age, that possibility is likely

[@adonis7626]

Danny Buckle 11:00 And Stryker who’s failing into a acid tank is probably the Joker.

[@daelen.cclark]

Either a really good coincidence, or accidental.

[@jmoney9173able]

on the subject of bob kane getting sole credit, recently Bill Finger will get credit too on Gotham, and BVS, cool to see him get credit

[@snakes3425]

+jordan matos Part of the reason it took so long for Bill to get credit is because Kane was smart enough to have a lawyer present when he negotiated the Batman contract

[@AluminumFusion22]

The Arkham series properly credits him too, as early as 2008.

[@Red-Ranger3142]

@@AluminumFusion22 2009 actually

[@thejjrr3835]

I think the implication was that Batman was a police officer in this comic but changed it later.

[@2wingo]

During the Silver Age, both he and Robin were deputized by Gotham PD, giving them the legal power to arrest criminals.

[@Merit2397]

Legends rise and legends fall, Batman goes on forever.

[@kg6qzx]

“With all of our modern biases”....extremely well put!!! Isn’t that the truth!!

[@jeremyriley1238]

Thankfully, a year later, Bill Finger would start getting the credit he was long due for.

[@Nerom99]

5:18 Hmmm does anyone else notice how Mayor Hill from the Animated series looks just like commissioner Gordon here.

[@icarusavery5691]

"It's a little-known fact that police *never* fight against the evils of society." ooooo boy this line aged like milk.

[@AT4W]

Funny what a decade plus will do to a person's opinions, right? XD

[@jaycowden12]

Thanks again Luis for putting your classic reviews up I always enjoy your work as well as your story line you put along with it

[@PapaKennMedia]

The missing pages in the digital scans... WHERE ARE THEY!? (sorry I couldn't help myself)

[@shadygradyredZ]

Ha!!!! I knew it!! Thanks Linkara. I always thought that Bruce was about 23 when he first put on cape and cowl instead being 25ish it explains why he's not started to gray at all given he's had Four Robins at this point. (Honorable mentions of Stephanie Bro

[@danthefan28]

Young Bruce Wayne sounds scary. A lot like Crazy Steve.

[@TheTrekkie42]

“Police never fight against the evils of society!” ... this aged well

[@JaelinBezel]

This comment is suspiciously recent...

[@DinosaurFan88]

Hard to believe it's been seventy-five years since this issue was published.

[@posey9573]

Most of the original Batman fans are dead. It's surreal. Even when we are gone it's likely Batman will still exist for new generations. I doubt people in the 1940s imagined people would still be drooling over Batman almost a century later.

[@georgemiser]

Times have changed although the love hasn't. The newsstands of old have been replaced with comic book stores and online shopping sites, the street corners, steps and bed covers have been joined by beanbags, sofas, car seats and computer seats and nowadays adults don't have to feel ashamed to read comics with or to the kids or with people the same age. Alan Moore can be pissed about that all he wants but in the end, that's still an amazing thing to comprehend.

[@kimifw58]

What would Alan Moore have against that?

[@calebmayfield3326]

+Kimi FW Nothing At all

[@GerardoGarcia-rm7ep]

It's been 80 years now... We'll be dead before the Joker at this rate hahaha.

[@connorhall5665]

How his pledge would have gone these days: "And I swear by the spirits of my parents to call other children that have suffered from the lose of their parents retarded, use a gun, then not use a gun, then use a gun again to kill a dark tyrant from another world, get mind wiped by my friends in the future, get a rainbow of costumes, and most importantly, fight against rock n' roll! Oh and start killing any owls I see nesting in my attic"

[@morganyoung3557]

I don’t know why, but I find you using the gravely adult Batman voice you give him for Bruce Wayne as a child hilarious. I agree, the origin story is a pretty good one, it does get kind of annoying that every time there is a new Batman movie we have to see his parents get shot in them making us see the murder of the Waynes so much that it gets repetitive. But it is still a good story that shows the reasons why Bruce Wayne is the way he is in a believable way.

[@vigilantsycamore8750]

Assuming 1 comic book year = 5 real life years, given that Batman has been around for 78 real life years, putting Batman's age at around 23+15 and 3/5=38 3/5 years old.

[@gennybaratta2460]

Explains why he's a father four

[@MusclesACN]

Got to be Honest Linkara, I was a straight up Nostalgia Critic/Chick Show fan for the past few years. But i am running out of shows to watch from them. And i knew of you from the short film specials but never knew of your shows. I have to say, Im now a fan broseph. I have a guilty passion for Comic books to but i don't really have any to boast about other than a spec social xmen comics and Some Origins ' stories. Any who, Thank you to you and the snob, I have something i look forward to watching now

[@AT4W]

+MusclesACN Well, thank you very much and I'm glad you enjoy the show! ^_^

[@MusclesACN]

+Linkara-AtopTheFourthWall woooo internet celeb said replies of great greatness to me woooo. One thing if i still have your attention that is. As far as comics go, I wanted to ask a Comic based god as yourself for information I don't seem to be privy to as far as communities go i guess. Opinion based stuff with a bit of Fact from the real deal like yourself. I wouldn't mind getting your opinion , if you don't mind giving it. So my Absolute Favorite Comic series, before the movies, and media and in its Raw form is X men. I'm sure i am not alone. And MY overall Favorite X man, and would kill for his X gene ability is Colossus. I totally dig the strength, the metal skin, the Hulk like (almost unlimited strength) that would seem to be. ( i know at some point this guy lifted a Russian Nuclear Sub and could bench a 100000 tons according to some article somewhere. Im probably wrong. I know a whole bunch about the wiki facts (i guess) and the details to his character but i never understood why my friends would say certain things as if it were comic based fact. Sometimes continuity and universe swaps will affect the character, but I could never seem to figure out the base of what they were saying SO to explain, When i was deployed to Iraq, We got bored. Really Really Bored. Really! We would play the What would you be ? game a lot. SO When the question came up for : What x man would you be? I say every time Colossus. And then get called Gay. And " you know colossus is gay right, You know Colossus likes dudes. I had some Comic book Buffs at the time and never was able to find out the "proof" to this. Additionally, A lot of opinion came back on how stupid of a character he was, and how much of a wanna be Hulk he is created to be. He is just another secondary to Hulk and is in deed killed by Hulk in some series crossover Idk. Since you are the boss hoss in this category, would you know more as to why my buddies would say he was "factually" a homo sex". I also couldn't find him killed in any series by hulk, I always though he dies in the search for a test cure for the Legacy virus. (that's my nerd in me coming out) Cuz this is Deem Uncanny territory. YOur opinion is word here so Negative or positive it is fine. I know you are busy with reviews and shizznat, so no worries if no response, already tickled to know you responded anyway lol Thank you sir, Adam

[@AT4W]

MusclesACN If I recall correctly, the Ultimate Universe version of Colossus is gay, but not the main universe one - he's been involved with Kitty Pryde most of the time.

[@ukhistorian]

+Linkara-AtopTheFourthWall Linkara, what's your favorite Batman comic?

[@jfdrac]

Ultimately everything can be seen as a rip off if you go back far enough.....going back to the myths of yore. Even the greatest writers you know now can says their stores were from older ones, Hemingway, Dickens, Tolkein, Shakespeare

[@Tareltonlives]

The raspy Batman voice will never get old.

[@andreworders7305]

They really need to start crediting Bill Finger.

[@mlptwilightsparkle1090]

They started crediting him in 2015 so they already have.

[@SparrowwithaMachinegun]

Next up AT4W: Amazon Attacks "Bees, my god" XD

[@TheSirenNymph]

Turns out the guy's daughter made a contract with Kyubey and wanted to kill the witnesses LOL

[@Cybermat47]

Fuck Kyubey, that little Satan cat freak.

[@dancepiglover]

I'm not a comic book reader... at all. But I enjoy Linkara, so I watch. I was introduced to him through the Nostalgia Critic. The characters acted annoyed by him, but I really liked his explanations on everything.

[@SpeedyEric1]

2:16- But nowadays, since the release of this years Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Bill Finger finally gets co-credited. 3:50- Just like the opening to Tim Burton's Batman. 11:04- And BvS haters say that Batman has NEVER killed anyone before. ...DO YOUR RESEARCH!

[@AnimeMetalFan1]

6:10 A message to all neckbeards who wear trillbys or fedoras.

[@JaelinBezel]

Not to mention all non-neckbeards who wear trillbys or fedoras.

[@samuelbarber6177]

If you ever go for a villain origin, I’d suggest covering Batman #1 from 1940 (if you can get a copy) to do a video on Joker.

[@Maswartz226]

He did.

[@YourUncleBenis]

A possum! I shall become a possum!

[@ellnats]

a dragon, I Shall Become A Dragon!

[@ellnats]

I waws technically making an unrelated joke but okay

[@TheRealGaucelm]

*Female superheroine breaks through the window, apologizes and leaves.* "A woman! That's a sign. I shall become a woman." WOMAN MAN & GIRL THE BOY WONDER!!

[@inferno9714]

***** The first crossdressing superhero. Very progressive.

[@2wingo]

Not the first. During the Golden Age, there was Madam Fatal, a man who fought crime dressed like an old woman. He first appeared in Crack Comics #1 in May of 1940.

[@vilmundurgunnarsson6601]

Bruce Wayne looks like Dr. Insano on that one panel 15:22

[@wagerobot5231]

this comic reads a little bit like an episode of "Murder She Wrote." If only the explanation of the crime didn't sound like an unmasking in Scooby Doo

[@lucasmackey2808]

14:20 Oh I just realized bullets hurt…

[@morganyoung3557]

Also am I the only one who thinks that Commissioner Gordon from the first appearance looks like he got fashion tips Cornelius Fudge from the Harry Potter series?

[@eamonndeane587]

Batman: "Jim, The Joker faked his Death and is hiding in Gotham..." Gordon: "HE'S NOT BACK!!!"

[@Aries_Sinslayer]

It doesn't take a genius to figure out that they took the part of the story where the guy fell into the vat of chemicals and reused it for Joker's origin.😅

[@AutoJohnny]

11:01 Behold the Birth of Joker

[@heidifedor]

I have my own theory about Batman, the entire DC universe exists only Bruce Wayne's mind. As a young a boy, witnessing his parents' murders, Bruce Wayne immediately goes into a catatonic state. Lionel Luther, Bruce's legal guardian, absorbs Wayne Industries into LexCorp. He then embezzlers Bruce's trust fund, and throws the poor kid into Arkham Asylum. Being catatonic, but able to still take in the world around, he absorbs everything he sees and hears. His allies are actually internists who work there. The turn over rate would be an example of all the different Robins, Batgirls, and other allies in Batman lore. The villains would then be his inmates. In his mind, their behavior and appearance would be exaggerated. The one exception would be Selina Kyle. A beautiful rich socialite who has to do community service for spraying red paint on a black leopard skinned coat. Eventually he starts imaging a race of superhuman beings, both good and evil. While Bruce fights street thugs, and the criminally insane, the super beings save the universe. Batman also helps fight super villains, while Superman goes after Lex Luther. Alfred visits Bruce everyday, and helps take care of him. All the while looking at Bruce, and wondering what's going on in his head.

[@ninakrishnamurthy6674]

That's a very depressing theory.

[@jakebryant3445]

Heh heh I like the mindscrew idea of editing the beginning

[@nezumi6554]

9:32 Due to the lack of motion lines, it just looks like the wrench yelled cRASH' and because of the high pitch the glass just shattered.

[@andreworders7305]

7:25 reminds me of the animated series intro

[@EllaAngeli]

Has anyone ever done anything with the original costume concept. I mean they love repurposing old stuff in this medium so why not that.

[@driveasandwich6734]

In both the Batman vs. TMNT movie and the recent Batman The Adventures Continue comic, it can be seen in his costume display, implying it to be a prototype of the Batsuit.

[@daelen.cclark]

They’ve done the original costume whenever calling back to the 40’s, but it’s hardly been reused since then.

[@thomaspalazzolo5902]

What's always struck me is that Batman is far more influenced by The Count of Monte Cristo than Zorro, although I should probably read more of the Zorro books for a better comparison.

[@CosmoShidan]

The Scarlet Pimpernel is another good comparison.

[@thomaspalazzolo5902]

@@CosmoShidan Yup yup, the Scarlet Pimpernel as well.

[@MadameKasumi]

Me, using AT4W as a source for my college paper? It's more likely than you'd think.

[@capmar-vell9243]

The Purple Fist Knight.

[@funeemunkyTV]

I love the first comic. The art is good too.

[@pharaohyami5000]

"End credits removed due to copyright" But... but... we don't get to read your final thoughts this episode!

[@dnmstarsi]

In case anyone is wondering, his end thoughts are suggesting we check out dialbforblog.com's archives involving Bob Kane as a plagiarist. While Linkara doesn't entirely believe, it's still fascinating to read. Also he jokes about Batman throwing people into chemicals as his signature move while a Batman musical from Batman Beyond plays in the background.

[@bensneb360]

So Stryker was the Joker the whole time... what a twist

[@Tareltonlives]

Reminds me of the Batman serial that was on Rifftrax "LOANER AWAY!"

[@andreworders7305]

Lol, Bruce Wayne’s design really hasn’t changed much at all.

[@teoteous]

Ah.... the TRUE origins of the Bat-Credit Card.

[@ALE-hq1nh]

could you look at the first few issues of the original ultimate spiderman

[@cynthiautz6702]

I remember reading the Detective Comics #27 at my local Middle School in... 2013 or 2014 I think, and it WAS my introduction to Batman.

[@LchanOtakudom]

XD this was so amazing, I love your Batman voice!

[@ShinoSarna]

I love the fact that Batman bursts through the skylight in his VERY FIRST APPEARANCE. I would think at this point Gotham criminals would stop using buildings with skylights.

[@toaarky]

Bob kane "Created" batman sure but it was Bill finger who gave him his iconic look... (Bob took all credit then sold the character and lived like a king leaving bill finger to die Penny-less and alone when Bob could've fixed it at any given time...) *I hope Bob kane is burning in HELL!!!*

[@larrylester6207]

So do you use the gravelly voice for ALL iterations of Batman, even silver age? I thought it would be more fitting for at least Silver Age Batman comics to have Batman's voice be read with an Adam West impression.

[@TheBestComicKing]

I got Batman Chronicles and they recolored Batman's gloves!! Why did you recolor the PURPLE FIST OF JUSTICE!!! Why have you forsaken me DC!!!!?

[@iamaunicorn1232]

Batman's belt is kinda tight. It makes him look like he has a petite waist and thunder thighs

[@ArcturusAzathoth]

4:50 I mean, you aren't wrong.

[@tfmaster96]

so we've seen the origin of batman, but when are we gonna' see the origin of bat-hero?

[@kevinthepilgrim]

I always thought the first Batman story was the one with the Joker. Nice analysis by Linkara, by the way.

[@rosalinecapulet]

Joker appeared in the first issue of Batman's solo title

[@supersmashbro596]

watching this while playing some good ol' batman arkham games. specifically origins. where, this iteration of batman is a skin.

[@jaredsardella2170]

I would like to hear Linkara's views on "Batman: Year Two" (Detective Comics #575-578). I've read it several times and I still don't know what to think of it. I can't decide if it's: good, bad, or just weird.

[@callmesomethingnew9305]

I lean more towards the latter.

[@freddyfaz8875]

I'm surprised that this vid only has 2k likes, considering it's 'bout Batman.

[@alanfoxwolf7233]

Batman has purple gloves like the undertaker

[@movieman2293]

14:29 WHY DID YOU SAY THAT NAME?!

[@psychokitty444]

Hot take: If you absolutely insist on writing Batman as a killer, you should use the OG purple gloves and flared ears.

[@daelen.cclark]

Like as an “anti-Batman” archetype?

[@psychokitty444]

@daelen.cclark Yeah, basically an audience signal that the no-kill rule is not in effect.

[@LaNoLaCola]

Happy belated 80th anniversary, Batman

[@Isaac-gh5ku]

11:14 What the hell, Batman?!

[@TheMythicalManiac]

So Batman's 98 now?

[@ninakrishnamurthy6674]

Comic book time does not work like real time. It is very confusing.

[@rossenator101]

Came here from being a fan of the the big o and I MIGHT also dip my hat into the DC Pool since I'm already a marvel fan and thinking of being part of dual fandom

[@noahmagana137]

Ten years of Batman and his purple gloves of justice

[@vcom741]

Pretty much what I expected of Batman at the time. Also, Linkara, the "Batman killing thing" is justified, since he wasn't a hero at the time, more of a vigilante. Just my opinion though.

[@jenkind1]

Is this an origin for the Joker as well??? Why does Batman throw crooks into vats of chemicals!

[@jenkind1]

What do you mean? Of course its a pilot episode...its the first issue

[@jenkind1]

***** Yeah...I am aware of that. Batman used to carry a gun too. What does that have to do with my comment?

[@jenkind1]

***** I think you misunderstood my original comment. I was joking about the guy that batman through into acid being the same guy that later becomes the Joker. Not that Batman was acting like the Joker.

[@jenkind1]

***** regarding the no killing rule...?

[@jenkind1]

***** Yes I am very confused as to what exactly you're trying to say to me or what any of it had to do with the original comment.

[@ghostbusterguy20011]

I have this one but its a reissue and its batman adventures volume 1 loved these stories

[@Darkraes743]

How in the world did you get your hands on this? Shouldn't it be worth thousands? Is it a scan of the original that you had to buy? I really need to know

[@AT4W]

+Darkraes743 It's a scan, plus even then reprints are made of it in trade collections and the like. ^_~

[@420Slaterson]

Check out the Batman Chronicles. It's a reprint of all the classic Bat comics in chronological order.

[@2wingo]

A mint-condition copy of Detective Comics #27 would actually fetch well over a million.

[@bryansuminski7543]

BvS was the first movie with Batman to credit Bill Finger with his creation.

[@ToylandChairman666]

I bought the Batman: Golden Age Volume 1 booklet maybe a year ago. I'm finally now reading it.