HARLEY // GOTHAM 1919-1939 S3E2

[@TheBatfeed]

A very special thank-you to @rachelmaksy for the vintage Harley footage! You can check out her channel and video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJvaoWl-md-BbLs

[@theantone7476]

Ive said this before and I'll say it again the Batman 1919 - 1939 series would make for a great TV series. So fascinating and unique

[@TheBatfeed]

Cheers 😊♠️♦️

[@johnwells5414]

The Batman meets Boardwalk Empire. 5 seasons, 10 episodes each. We gotta make this happen

[@theemperor912]

@@johnwells5414 I agree

[@7spidersofhh]

especially if it was done like a true crime doc or 20/20. Fic Crime? is that a genre?

[@franknstein96]

Closest thing you’ll get it Gotham

[@kwayneboy1524]

Meaningless head canons: After Harley left Joker she switched from an axe to a to a large mallet as her signature weapon in order to distance herself from her past violente self, along with changing to a less creepy costume. Tho while Harley's fame through emancipation of her ex was used to inspire many good things with it, her connection to the clown was used to inspire many monsters who idolised The Joker and Harley's crimes notable members were the leader of the Joker gang of 1955 Marian Drews and the Gotham bomber/mass shooter and online joker fan Alexis Kaye in 2022. Batman would constantly watch over Harley and her gain making sure they didn't get in too deep with their actions as he now monitors the growing numbers of "Masks" likely out of feeling responsible for it all. Future Mayor of Gotham Q Sharp was one of many who were repulsed by Harley's growing fame although as he viewed the cities idealizations of "Freaks" and "A normalisation of insanity and rebel rousing" something he would use for his campaign for "make Gotham normal again" which helped him get elected a Gotham under his rule led to more trouble during the "Arkham City years" Harley's desire for redemption led her to join the war effort after being approached by a man offering a full pardon if she agreed to their terms.

[@barneynedward]

I think Harleys more heroic behaviors, within recent comic book storylines probably hint that she might be regaining some of her long, lost sanity after having been away from the jokers influence for so long. With the return of that sanity, comes the return of some of her empathy that she had lost while insane. While not usually fully remorseless, she has a greater capacity for remorse now it seems. Freeing herself from the jokers influence may in fact, have been the first necessary step towards regaining her sanity.

[@thereseemstobeenanerror1219]

Was that supposed to be a reference to punchline?

[@kwayneboy1524]

@@thereseemstobeenanerror1219 yup and Neo Joker

[@STUG8002]

Sharp as Trump seems...accurate

[@ram27001]

“From the Feminine Mystique to Valarie Solanas to even modern tv and comics. One can see how much was influenced by one of Gotham’s most famous clowns” - Gotham Historian on Harley Quinn

[@Cedricdavenport8689]

Finally, a Harley-focused origin story

[@VileHQ]

The implications that Harley Quinn fought in WWII against Germany is astonishing

[@TheBatfeed]

I can’t wait to cover that 😉🖤♦️

[@dekaw9138]

@@TheBatfeedremember Joker probably would too, he hates Nazis

[@utubrGaming]

"And on that BOMBSHELL..."

[@utubrGaming]

​Hey Batfeed, I'm not sure whether you've made your epilogue yet, but since the timeline "ends" in 1939, you could mention a writer/artist called Milton Finger was hired by a Robert Kane to adapt these tales for an ongoing publication of Detective Comics, and basically what WE know as the stories of the Batman essentially are outgrown legends and adaptations, modernised, expanded and retold from the pages and radio shows of National Comics Publications, which in decades time, will rename itself.

[@TheBatfeed]

There’s already a bit of a nod to that in the epilogue 😉

[@francescozenocchini4428]

Bat-Mite in this universe is a normal human named Sheldon Finger (a nice homage to Golden Age writers Sheldon Moldoff and Bill Finger) so there can be a sort of relation between the two.

[@dekaw9138]

@@TheBatfeed I like to think that the Adam West version is how Batman portrayed himself to children

[@mzgreenjeansapproves]

That was so excellently done! I especially enjoyed how you incorporated real world actress in the story. Also the production value is so great. You can feel the enjoyment and love for the source material. But it's not a gatekeeping love of Batman but a share what's so awesome about Batman and the unique landscape of Gotham kind of love. I vibe with everything!

[@TheBatfeed]

Thanks so much! That’s one of my biggest hopes, that this series helps people rediscover what they love about the characters 😊🖤🦇

[@daelen.cclark]

R.I.P. Arleen Sorkin This is an excellent tribute.

[@TheBatfeed]

Another legend gone 😢

[@KSTheGOAT14]

Now I’m afraid now for Mark….

[@KSTheGOAT14]

We lose him….there is no true clown prince of crime

[@ghostwarrior3878]

Been enjoying your series up till now and look forward to seeing this episode as well. It's nice to see an episode fully focused on her even though we did get some mentions of her and season 1 of the Arkham episode, and a bit in season 2.

[@TheBatfeed]

Cheers! Was really looking forward to doing one all her own 😊♠️♦️

[@michaelward8366]

I’ve been waiting for you to do an episode on Harley Quinn, this is gonna be great

[@TheBatfeed]

Excited to share this one 😊♦️♠️

[@usernamesmeannothing]

I like to imagine, in this universe, Batman: The Animated Series was a loose adaptation of these events. The reason why it has the ‘dark deco’ aesthetic, is because of this time period.

[@TheBatfeed]

That’s a really fun way of looking at it!

[@maarekstele2998]

I also like to think the supernatural does exist in this world but the historical record doesn't well record it lol

[@deeparks1244]

I’m speechless. Every video is a home run. ❤

[@TheBatfeed]

Thanks so much 😊🦇🖤

[@zacjumpman209]

Harley Quinn is easily one of my favorite characters of all time. So glad you guys made a video focusing on her!

[@TheBatfeed]

Glad to do it! 😊♠️♦️

[@bopendleton4920]

I absolutely love these stories. Thank you for what you have done so far and what you will do in the future

[@TheBatfeed]

Plenty more to come! Thanks for the support and encouragement 😊🖤🦇

[@ryanmatthews3609]

@@TheBatfeed so when will you tell what ever happened to gotham after world war ii?

[@acimagination7982]

in a way she became a anti hero. also like how she formed a gang that was the like the gang from batman returns.

[@TheBatfeed]

Yeah this was a fun one to do 😊

[@FallenRingbearer]

I loved the flip on her inspiring the insprations for her character.

[@TheBatfeed]

Yeah that’s from the book! The real history tie-ins are awesome

[@xdj2a2]

This is where the fun begins!

[@TheBatfeed]

🤘♦️♠️

[@randomguy1769]

5:48 I actually have that footage! It's from Here Comes the Circus, released in 1946

[@TheBatfeed]

Yup exactly where it’s from! 😊🦇

[@dekaw9138]

I can’t wait to see her turn kind of almost good

[@TheBatfeed]

😉♦️♠️

[@Dr.CrowHead]

“Knock, knock, Puddin’. Say hello to your new and improved Harley Quinn!” Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn: The New Batman Adventure’s.

[@TheBatfeed]

🤘♠️♦️

[@andrewscolari5724]

Brilliant as always

[@TheBatfeed]

Thanks for the continued support and encouragement 😊

[@andrewscolari5724]

@@TheBatfeed Your welcome

[@simonedeluna7397]

I have a suggestion for adding another character if the series continues and it's superman.If you want to add him on the series here's my take on his origin since he's an alien and the tone of this series is realistic here's how I'll atler it. A man named Jordan Ellis (Jor-el) is playing his new bought plane with his wife Lara ellis and their son karl ellis (Kal-el) their journey go to Kansas,after the they decided to make a visit there the plane malfunctioned and crashed on the Kent's house killing jor el as Lara was dying they she told martha Kent and Jonathan kent to take their baby and love him with like a son as Lara died the kents took her word and decided to raise the baby with all their heart and taught him good manners and named him Clark. Clark during his childhood is pure of heart,kind and caring to not only his family and people Clark has myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy as Clark discovered that he started lifting in his teens clark was very strong but still the same personality in adulthood (let's say he became a bronze era lifter) not only Clark was a bronze era lifter he broke many records first with becoming the strongest man lifting 10 tons and pulling a train, being able to run faster than a train, able to take cannonball shots and bullets without pain and damage, being able to jump and leap 20 feet high. He became a hero after learning how much crimes are being committed and became known as superman and wearing a blue Spandex with red boots,cape,and the underwear on the outside and with S symbol on his Chest let's say he came to Gotham due to the high crime rates. my storytelling is a bit bad so if you decided to add him you can modify my take on him and it's your choice what to do with him when he arrives on Gotham

[@legomaker1423]

You know around these days Harley Quinn now consider herself as a hero now

[@barneynedward]

I think that she may be regaining some of her sanity and that’s why she’s less villainous these days. The sanity that may be returning is probably driving a desire for redemption, making her want to atone for what she did under the jokers influence.

[@darksideorseid0066]

I'm curious as to if there will be more origin focused story's on say, The Doll Maker, The Poka-Dot Man and in the End of it all The Mutant Gang

[@TheBatfeed]

😉

[@SuperDaidai14]

This shit makes Gotham sound even more terrifying

[@TheBatfeed]

Mwahaha

[@legomaker1423]

You know Harley is better off with Ivy instead of the Joker

[@waynetech10]

They're all awful people.

[@legomaker1423]

@@waynetech10 true but for Harley they're ok well Ivy I mean not him

[@RandomizationShow]

Thanks for bringing this to life, although its a completely different kind of storytelling compared to comics, its my favorite "elseworlds" story to date!

[@TheBatfeed]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Cooper_Tyrrell_Productions]

So Harley Quinn inspired the character of Betty Boop? Does that mean Koko the Clown was inspired by Joker?

[@FNAFBRO2010]

Bro, that's was a great episode, keep it up

[@TheBatfeed]

Appreciate it! More to come!

[@FNAFBRO2010]

You're welcome, batfeed

[@SilverScribe85]

I wonder if things like the Legion of Doom, the Justice League or even Project CADMUS exist in this universe

[@sugaranddirt]

I'm so sad I can't find a copy of this book anywhere anymore...

[@TheBatfeed]

It sounds like they just recently had to take it down, possibly for legal reasons

[@CommanderSteelTrap]

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[@KardboardKenny]

i can't wait for Batman vs Nosferatu.

[@TheBatfeed]

Oooh 😮🤔

[@armandoflores9098]

Can't wait to see

[@TheBatfeed]

Can’t wait to share it! 😊♦️♠️

[@ravensthatflywiththenightm7319]

4:26 Batman Returns reference? 😻🦇🐧

[@theemperor912]

it is

[@joycegreen3093]

This makes me even more excited to see more of Harley in Gotham 1889

[@TheBatfeed]

😉♦️♠️

[@nicholasrobson1430]

Giant Panda King's Gotham 1919 - 1939 actually inspired me to one day try my own documentary style book, only about Godzilla instead, and while Toho is justifiably protective over the Big G, I still would like to one day do something similar.

[@TheBatfeed]

That’s a really cool idea! Run with it, I think people would love that! 😊

[@johnwells5414]

I would read that!

[@nicholasrobson1430]

​@@TheBatfeedI was also contemplating a follow up/semi-prequel inspired by the Universal Monsters, sort of as a build up to the atomic age and the inevitable arrival of Godzilla.

[@deshawnedwards6412]

So Batfeed, you watch the new My Adventures With Superman cartoon yet? What you think?

[@TheBatfeed]

I have! So far so good, I love anime lol

[@veyom5959]

dude, wow, the format, the imagery, the narration, everything is excellent

[@thefandomguyproductions568]

This is going to be interesting

[@TheBatfeed]

;)

[@fionaraeburn4033]

cant wait to see THE GODDAMN PENNY PLUNDERER!

[@astrocitizen]

Had to back it up and rewatch some parts as I recognize the clips from "Here Comes the Circus" from MST3k.

[@TheBatfeed]

Good eye! 😉

[@mosshivenetwork117]

This is mysterious content.

[@TheBatfeed]

😉🦇🦇

[@legomaker1423]

Yep everyone knows as Batman always says the Joker dosen't care about anyone but himself

[@daelen.cclark]

Is this her page in the book read out, or is there more in the book itself?

[@TheBatfeed]

It’s what’s in the book with some filling in the blanks

[@daelen.cclark]

@@TheBatfeed Nice! I’ll have to get that book someday.

[@davidmiller8812]

Please do fireflies if you can

[@noble9864]

I'm excited!

[@TheBatfeed]

Glad to hear it!

[@ar-1632]

Could you do a video on the Suicide Squad? If that's in the book

[@Dalton_stuff]

Is this harly part of the sucide squad in this timeline

[@TheBatfeed]

😉♦️♠️

[@ghostwarrior3878]

Spoilers, yes, there is a suicide squad reference in the epilogue chapter with a photo. In this reality they were assembled to fight in world war 2. The team consisted of atom smasher, Nightwing, Rick flag, Harley Quinn Deadshot and two other characters that I forget.

[@gorlomimargheriti8870]

@@ghostwarrior3878 There were three other members: Deathstroke, Captain Boomerang, and Slipknot

[@barneynedward]

@@ghostwarrior3878 I’m having a guess that if any members of the suicide squad survive Harley will be one of the few.

[@lucleblanc7029]

I like this version of Harley Quinn!

[@TheBatfeed]

Glad to hear it! 😊

[@barneynedward]

Basically, Harley story will always end as one of redemption at some point down the line

[@galaxyquartzz8661]

Love this series! I can't wait till you get to Task Force X! Always loved The Suicide Squad.

[@TheBatfeed]

😉

[@tytorthebarbarian6447]

Ok We NEED The Next To Be Suicide Squad 1919-1939

[@TheBatfeed]

😉

[@michaelsayavong2656]

Just imagine if the Suicide Squad was covertly involved with real military operations from history. Operations like… Normandy landings, liberation of Paris, battle of Okinawa, Suez crisis, U-2 incident, Bay of pigs invasion, Iranian hostage crisis, Contras in Nicaragua, etc. The information of their involvement was kept top secret, until being leaked or declassified in the 2020s.

[@kalebstigall2989]

Next stop the bane of Gotham

[@TheBatfeed]

😉💀

[@jwappel3068]

Superman was mentioned once. How would he work in this universe? Just curious.

[@TheBatfeed]

We’ll get to find out! They’re working on a Metropolis book that serves as a sequel 😉

[@TmT6200]

Do you have the available invite link to the Discord server?

[@TheBatfeed]

Yup I think SteelTrap just commented the link!

[@stevetrevor2633]

Shes lowkey cute 😌

[@TheBatfeed]

😉😂🦇

[@NerdManReturns]

If the Batfeed ever starts a new series after 1919-1939 and 1889, I’d love to see him tackle Batman in the Cold War 50-60’s era, kind of like Justice League: New Frontier, or expand 1919-1939 to focus on other DC characters like Superman, Wonder Woman, etc.

[@francescozenocchini4428]

I've in mind a universe like the New Frontier told in 3 books about 3 ages of heroes. The First book Is set between 1930 and 1950 and will shown costumes crimefighters and metahumans appearing in the U.S. fighting mobsters, at First they were considered outlaw for then been legalized and for this the Justice Society of America Is Born. They fight in WWII and then also some commies, shortly After the War some people are protesting against the superheroes demanding them to reveal their identities, a new superhero named "Dyna-Man" will debut in 1948 but then he will go rouge and start fighting Heroes until he's killed by the Hero known as Liberty Belle (there's also a conspiracy theory about Dyna-Man having Adolf Hitler's brain), the JSA Will then retire and there are no superheroes until 1955. The second book Is set between 1955 and 1975 and we see that a new generation of Heroes have debuted starting with the "Superman of Metropolis" in 1955, then Batman also appears, Wonder Woman returns After years, a new Flash appear, Aquaman Is seen and then New Frontier events happens in 1959 and After that the Heroes are legalized again and the JLA Is Born. History start to be different to pur own, Aliens are revealed so agency like the DEO are formed, Kennedy was never killed and so Vietnam War ends in a different way (also the Suicide Squad Is formed in this time period) and then everything culminate in the Apokolips Invasion to Earth in 1975 were Lex Luthor sacrifice himself to safe the world. The third book Is set between the late 70s and the early/mid-90s where we have dark Heroes like The Authority, Elite, Magog and the Justice Battalion debuting and the JLA get obscured by them leading to them retire in 1979/1980. The Dark Knight returns will happens in 1985 and cause of those dark heroes become more dangerous and fearful lead to the old Heroes return and fight those Heroes in 1995. A new era of Heroes will start with Batman Beyond appear in 1999 and also Future State Heroes appear in 2020.

[@WimpyKelv12]

0:28 So this is our first glimpse at this version of Batman’s voice? It sounds a bit Robert Pattinson inspired… I would’ve imagined something a bit more Kevin Conroy esque or something with a period appropriate Mid-Atlantic accent…

[@srstriker6420]

I thought she would be wearing a jester suit and when are going back to the 1800s?

[@GNSCMW]

Killing your father is something I expect from Poison Ivy

[@Yorkman-sd2kd]

“He may have been cruel but he had been family”. That’s a joke, Harley didn’t had feel bad for killing her father after what he did to her.

[@kwayneboy1524]

What year did Harley leave Joker and met Ivy?

[@tonygriego6382]

For me the character was never more interesting than when she was with the Joker. They complement each other.

[@jackmcdonnell8505]

Wait didn’t Harley get a video or am I thinking of the 1889 series?

[@TheBatfeed]

She had an 1889 one! She also briefly appeared in the Arkham episode 👍🦇

[@landonwyndham979]

Is that a fucking S.S. uniform?

[@TheBatfeed]

No it’s a marching band one lol.

[@landonwyndham979]

oh don't know why my mind went there. @@TheBatfeed

[@TheRealChrisTDH]

Oof. Normally, these thumbnails are great, but that one is a REALLY bad edit.