the perfect handshake.

[@jamilfrost6217]

I am still dumbfounded by people who still can't see or understand that Batman and Superman are friends.

[@MaigenMaylight]

Sometimes even like brothers

[@UnifiedEntity]

Im more dumbfounded how Injustice 2 fumbled the fuck out of their relationship. And Injustice in the comics

[@AnonEcho98]

Hell, more like brothers in all but blood

[@fangoram29]

How can they be friends when Batman has to be a paranoid doomsday prepper and and Superman has to be a holier than all god who can't understand what it means to be human /s.

[@TheSsjJoker]

@@UnifiedEntitytbh not the only thing injustice fumbled…

[@NightRunner2099]

I kinda like how in the 2004 Batman Show it was Batman who taught and told Superman to be more open accepting of others. Usually, it's the opposite and imo it is a good showing of how different that take on Bruce Wayne was from the other ones.

[@seeleunit2000]

That was kind of freaky. Batman being more emotionally open and Superman being a little bit more closed off... They switch personalities for a hot minute

[@SyrEmilon]

I love how this theme is carried in young justice where Bruce tells Clark that he needs to be a father to superboy. Bruce the adoptive father is a dynamic I always love.

[@Deaganus]

That's the tragedy of DCAU Batman, ​@@SyrEmilonhe's not able to open up. YJ Batman makes the revelation that he took in Robin to keep him from becoming Batman 2. And then we see Dick does not want to be Batman. I'd love to see a Crisis interaction of Batmen talking about their lives. DCAU would be absolutely tragic in their eyes

[@JonathanRiverafrickinnice555]

I always loved that show's more lighthearted Bruce.

[@parkerdixon-word6295]

I was respectfully never into it, because it felt like a really off take on Superman that only existed because to make their Batman look better by comparison as the main character. I dunno, I don't like it when a character with their own history and presence feels relegated to being a side character in someone else's show that blatantly. And I do think that The Batman had a running issue about Batman being always right about everything, like they were concerned that him being wrong at any point would make him less cool.

[@aryandairshad]

The Batman's (2004) take on the World's Finest dynamic is quite interesting because it sort of flips their personality. Batman is a team player who's open to a partnership, while Superman is a lone wolf who doesn't value teamwork initially. It's a pretty refreshing take on their friendship without compromising too much of their character.

[@Bowiiihowdy]

I've kinda always like how The Batman portrays batman. He seems like a generally well balanced person. He is driven to fighting crime due to his parents death but it's not an obsession. He's not always grim and unfriendly. He only goes full obsession in that flashback when the future GCPD finds the cave when trying to fight freeze

[@kf8113]

It's also kind of interesting to think about why that makes sense: Superman is literally superman, why would he think he needs help? And Batman is a mere mortal, so he knows how helpful and important others can be.

[@zyaicob]

The Batman is one of my favourite Batmen. He smiles so much. He seems young and charismatic. He's like Batman without the mental illness

[@teeny733]

Clark initially looking so offended/befuddled when Bruce says "I know where you live" cracks me up every time.

[@TheSsjJoker]

AH Batman And Superman The *ULTIMATE* BROMANCE

[@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω]

@@TheSsjJoker yep Since 1952

[@crimsonnemesis3511]

Couple of things. 1. I think “the Batman” is a cross between BTAS and Batman 66. A Batman that is dark but light hearted. 2. We are overdue for a Worlds Finest cartoon.

[@ibrahimihsan2090]

Maybe we could get something like that from that upcoming Caped Crusader show.

[@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω]

Nope It's going to be Batman Not even Robin Just Batman

[@Marcus-gw4bb]

Looooong overdue.

[@alexisislas-gonzalez5991]

@@ibrahimihsan2090 except that Batman resides in the 1940s while maws Superman is from a different time period

[@ibrahimihsan2090]

@@alexisislas-gonzalez5991 What are you talking about? I can't make heads or tails of what you're saying.

[@The_Phantasm]

The Batman/Superman Movie (which were the World's Finest episodes put together) was my very first introduction to Superman, Batman, Joker, Harley Quinn and Lex Luthor and the DC universe as a whole when I was 5 years old and I remember just being mesmerized by Tim Daly's kind and passionate voice and Kevin Conroy's intimidating and deep yet calming voice.

[@juliagoodwin9510]

I just love how Batman actually judo flipped _Superman_ ! That's freaking hilarious! Also, "The Batman" was an underrated cartoon, and I still stand by that.

[@Gigas0101]

Superman's face the whole time, he doesn't fly or try to resist, he's just like "Dude, he flipped me... Through a table, no less!"

[@yichlyichl4204]

@@Gigas0101 "He's WHAT?"-Supes

[@kR-qj7rw]

There's no way he. Wouldn't react faster or just stiffen He was just so confused for the sheer audacity

[@dukeheavens9990]

Oh shut up

[@yichlyichl4204]

@@dukeheavens9990 What're you whining about?

[@Meme033094]

I love how Batman working with Robin makes him open to collaboration and working with others which in then makes him trust Superman which opens Clark to work with the Justice League and not having to carry the burden of working solo as a hero for Earth the League can share the burden together

[@Notthomas4]

I’ve always loved the Batman. Absolutely one of my favorite versions of the bat-family (especially in the future episode) plus the joker in this one is frustratingly underrated.

[@zyaicob]

Rasta Joker is super underrated

[@francostevo9939]

Batman and Superman. The foils of these two. Batman is human and yet because of what he does, some people have considered Batman to be more than human; hell Amanda Waller once said that Batman was so skilled and powerful via mind that she considered Batman a meta human. While Superman on the other hand is an alien among earthlings but yet wishes to be viewed as a human being and not as a god. Not to mention that unlike Bruce, he had a childhood.

[@christopherauzenne5023]

Additionally (because I’m not a fan of the Batman is the real persona schtick) The faces of Clark and Superman are both equally Clark showcasing who he really is in different ways, Clark his hometown values & love of the simple things and Superman showing his heritage, history and what he can do for others While on the other hand bruce has to constantly play a front in and out of costume, the aloof billionaire playboy socialite civilian to throw off suspicion and the role of the vengeful spirit in order to strike fear into the criminal world of Gotham. He has to fake himself in someway or another

[@evanpassmore474]

I love the Batman from this iteration, he doesn't downplay that he needs help and collaboration with others. He's a happier batman and Bruce Wayne and its a great change of pace.

[@amandak.5967]

I love the slow burn respect / friendship that these two very different personality-type characters have :)

[@Somniuh]

the perfect video about the perfect handshake

[@dolfuny]

I like the dynamic they have in the batman (2004). I'm not sure of the timeline but I get the impression that batman has been working as a hero longer than clark and he already has his partnership with batgirl and robin. Superman on the otherhand probably hasn't worked with many others and if he has, he was probably too worried about their safety. Batman being portrayed as the loner type even after he has worked with robin never made sense to me, like wym you're a loner, you have sidekicks and in this case multiple! I love this portrayal because rather than just sticking to the perception of how they would act the writers instead stayed true to the characters and where they were at in their journey

[@christopherauzenne5023]

honestly 100%, this interpretation makes way more sense in general (both for show & comics), like the bat family is probably larger than most superhero teams and yet batman still acts like "I work alone" or "I can't get too close to people" just feels like the equivalent of a teen acting needlessly edgy. The show just removing that and deciding since he has the sidekicks it makes more sense for him to be more open and friendly

[@Nitram4392]

Glad I'm not the only one who liked the version of batman in the "The Batman" series.

[@christopherauzenne5023]

Yeah, it’s kinda like OG TAS before the new adventures & JL/JLU changed it to the emotionless, “cold is cool” personality to many writers try to make him. Originally Bruce could be friendly, make genuine connections and have Batman smile or laugh. I wish more stories actually bout care into the Bruce Wayne side of the character instead of the dumb “Batman is the real persona” schtick” But honestly this video and seeing how open & just not the “I work alone, despite me consistently having people I work with” (gordan, alfred, fox, multitude of bat family) bs with other heroes, has genuinely made me interested in watching the show

[@sagemoderj1880]

I don't mind Batman and Superman fighting each other, as long as there's a good reason. But, Batman and Superman as bros? Those stories are even better.

[@aliminator1310]

Nothin' better than being on time for an Implicitly Pretentious video!

[@SebDystic]

I will never get tired of their relationship. First they’re both skeptical of each other and after a couple of team ups and they’re best bros. If anything they become brothers

[@spencersheahan9709]

This handshake is everywhere in the comics, but the friendship is almost as old as the characters themselves

[@Trevor-ej8sw]

Yes. Love seeing The Batman (2004) love

[@anotherdarkjedi2094]

There isn't many videos you have done that I have seen the source material for. But the way you put them together is always a joy to listen to. Please keep up the amazing work 🙏

[@adammyers7383]

The Batman 2004 is such an underrated show, so happy it’s been getting more love lately.

[@youngk170]

In a way, my favorite superbat relationship has to be in dan mora's run of world's finest. They managed to show the relationship between the two men without bringing one down or making one look like the dumb one who doesnt even have common sense (which a lot of iterations make supes look like 😭 funny considering how kryptonians are naturally smarter than humans). It shows supes helping bruce when he's in a pitch and bruce doing the same, it also shows bruce slowly but surely opening up to people outside his family and finally accepting Clark as his best friend (heck one of the rare times he does smile is when clark wakes up after a tough surgery)

[@CassCat69]

DCAU Supes is too cute with those round glasses. STAS is his best look, there's no competition.

[@Jebbtube]

Nice to see a non-dour Batman for once.

[@ibrahimihsan2090]

It's not like The Batman's interpretation isn't stern. It just emphasizes on his positive traits and friendliness a bit more.

[@kR-qj7rw]

The batman is great he is serious but never a dick Also his design ficks severely with the blue metallic highlights

[@christopherauzenne5023]

yeah thats what I like most about the batman & the pre-"new adventures" BTAS, bruce was allowed to live. he could form relationships, act friendly, and be genuine instead of "playboy persona", he can interact with people positively. Now, most media just want him to act overly edgy and wallow in his own misery about (like a My Chemical Romance song should always be playing over him except minus the energy)

[@thegreatacolyt1277]

Btas and stas are the best adaptations of these characters

[@StareachValcin]

I will always like how Batman and Superman will always be the best of friends despite their differences. While I do like the Batman Superman story two part episode, I still think that Batman and Superman's personality roles were reversed in those episodes. Superman should be the one inviting Batman, not the one who feels he works better alone, just as Batman should be the loner rather than him trying to teach Superman the importance of teamwork.

[@mc_zittrer8793]

It's not that far off. In Justice League, the team are doing training drills and Supes is arguing with everyone about how he just does whatever he wants cause he knows the best thing to do in that moment. I believe he said something like 'Every hit I take is a hit someone else doesn't have to.'

[@mc_zittrer8793]

World's Finest is a peak addition to this video. Or really if you're making *any* video, just find a way to squeeze in World's Finest. Even if it completely eclipses the original topic, you did a civic service in putting out more video essays about or featuring World's Finest. XD

[@TomNCatz]

I always enjoy your after the video notes when you talk about shop about it. It's neat to hear about some of the creative process instead of just seeing the finished product like it came springing from your brain fully formed.

[@takenname8053]

They really are Superfriends!

[@krono5el]

oh man that last season of The Batman was so cool getting everyone together in that awesome style and animation.

[@squeethemog213]

Absolutely loved this vid and love the concept of Batman and Supes being besties 😄 Thank you for making it 🙏😃

[@Joewho-uk7tq]

These videos are so chill its great keep cooking 🗣🗣🔥🔥

[@francostevo9939]

Back in the old days, wot easing two of the best Super heroes meeting for the first time and working together? It was great. Seeing how well those two play off of each other was so great that I see them both as brothers. So imagine how painful it was decades later that when the injustice games came about, these two had to fight against each other; the scenario really hurt to witness.

[@headwyvern11]

made me tear up, the love of friends is really important in this world. those two are one of the greatest examples of that imo

[@blurryface433]

Ask jiren about trust

[@CaptRex141]

Finally, someone talking about The Batman 04; actually, I'd be very interested in seeing a full retrospective from you on that particular version of Bruce

[@EduardoRato420]

I think you are one of the only essay makers on youtube that can be so pretentious that i can take fully seriously

[@128Apexture]

The world’s finest clips r so funny cuz the pitch is way deeper than it should be

[@squashmallow2006]

While I agree with you on everything you stated in this video, let's be honest, the objectively best way they ever discovered each other's secret identity was when they had to share a bed together in a cruise ship and both had to change clothes when they heard trouble, thus blowing their cover for one another. (I am not making this up. This is the canon way they met pre-New 52. Superman/Batman Annual Vol 1 #1)

[@connorcoutts9481]

Thanks for talking about The Batman it was my Batman animated series growing up as I was old enough to remember when to watch it and to keep up to date on it.

[@sarahh6]

Thank you for introducing me to 'A Different Kind of Love' by Fuplex Heart. -Longtime viewer (not everything everything, yet), whatever time commentor

[@sankalparora8146]

man - you are amazing.

[@pepavasata6790]

Let's go, an episode about The Batman! And stellar as per usual, of course.

[@andresfelipemanjarres7061]

i adore the The batman show, i hope you do a lot more videos about it!!!

[@MaL-A-kHi]

You deserve a lot more subscribers. All these videos are so well done I hope a studio hires you or sum

[@jamilp2869]

Thanks again. I need these.

[@ArcF2]

I still remember my heart skipping a beat when Batman TAS threw Superman TAS...such a loving video essay 🤝

[@fiyinfoluwaojo-g6f]

you are awersome

[@basketballfan23]

please consider a tmnt video, im happy to give some ideas or whatever may be useful towards it if that helps.

[@one_spicy_boy1724]

God i love this channel

[@electromotivehorse6679]

Hope this leads to more videos on The Batman. That series needs more attention all around.

[@okand6770]

The Batman vs Superman stuff is so one sided it doesnt work as a story at all. Which is why them being bffs is peak everytime it happens.

[@CaptainCJ97]

Off topic but i like you put your avatar in the thumbnails

[@kathleenhensley5951]

I absolutely hated the Snyder "Batman vs. Superman" movie. Those torture scenes were awful to watch. I think the movie insulted both Characters... the torture of Superman was against everything I've believed about Batman and I've been a fan for decades. Superman acting so irrationally as to strike back at first, annoyed me. He had something far more important to do than play rough with a human being. He could have flown up and not fallen for Batman's traps. Explained to Bruce what was wrong. Superman and Batman should be friends. They have common interests and Superman may be an alien, but he's an alien who does his best to stay humble and serve mankind. The Irony is, of course, that Batman is far richer than Superman, Bruce far richer than Clark. I've bought the animated series and I'm very, very surprised how good the stories are. They can never been as good as live action, but they are very good stories, well told.

[@kylefouche3604]

New favourite KZbinr, best essays out there! Also what's the song in the intro?

[@noahtheflowa1055]

Something that was changing your mind by the paper twins

[@kylefouche3604]

​@noahtheflowa1055 Thank you so much

[@MAX_PAYNE0_0]

@@noahtheflowa1055do you happen to know that Piano one playing @0:22

[@noahtheflowa1055]

@@MAX_PAYNE0_0 it’s called insight by Megan Wofford

[@MAX_PAYNE0_0]

@@noahtheflowa1055 you are a gem sir🩵🩵🩵

[@Snikit]

This was great! ✨💎✨

[@rainbowsomeone]

I love this video essay 💯💯💯💯

[@captainoftheneverdie21]

World's Finest, owned the VHS tape, over played it so much, defined my childhood

[@lucastheprinceofdarkness9344]

A recent Batman Superman World’s Finest Comic story reinvented how the two heroes first met. Written by Mark Waid, in this take we don’t see Superman and Batman throw punches or insults. They respect each other’s boundaries. Ironically, Bruce invites Clark Kent to Wayne Manor and reveals his secret identity to him as a show of trust while joking that Superman would have eventually peaked using X-ray vision. Clark states he would never do such a thing and Bruce simply states that this beats wearing a lead cowl.

[@D1king27]

Great Video!!

[@MarioGMan25]

I hope you cover The Batman more in the future!

[@SMunro]

Joker: Huh. Did you inow that without the glasses you look like Bruce Wayne.

[@JustPaladinNow]

you are always too big brain in your videos for me but to be fair i still enjoy them somehow

[@MiguelSanchezDelVillar]

Never managed to see more than 3 or 4 episodes of The Batman, it arrived late to my country and i never catched the episodes in tv, it didnt help that i loved Batman the Brave and the Bold and didnt liked the change of tone, but it looks good

[@mcl4549]

You should do more “The Batman” stuff, good show

[@alexneff]

I ❤ your videos

[@tylerbertram7065]

Batman The Animated Series, The Batman, Brave and the Bold who cars they're all great

[@nickclute6199]

I LOVE THIS SHIT

[@Nimi450]

The main thing I like the most in the differences of these two episodes lies also in the fact both Batman and Superman are FAR younger in "The Batman" than they are in the "Superman" animation, which is super interesting.

[@jamesdroegemueller2152]

Wrong, the perfect handshake is the new MVC collection one with cyclops and ryu

[@UnifiedEntity]

Its a close second. Sorry but.....Superman and Batman represent two different ideals coming together in harmoney in many ways. Cyclops and Ryu while iconic only represent Capcom and Specifically Xmen and thats it.

[@kR-qj7rw]

Drama don't die

[@JKime20]

LETSGO THE BATMAN 2004 FINALLY

[@Americanbadashh]

At this point I think Harley Quinn has become DC's real mascot

[@ethanedwards7834]

So when are you going to a video on The Batman vs Dracula?

[@zhansa_orazbay5316]

Hey, if there is someone who would like to be friends, who is fan of batman but also wants to just have deep emotional connect with someone. Maybe it's silly but I am just looking for a friend to talk

[@addisondrake733]

cool

[@radboyrandom1976]

I wasn't into DC much growing up so I always thought Batman and Superman were enemies. Now that I dived deeper into DC I want to see them just being friends more and more

[@kR-qj7rw]

That's a wild take Lol

[@dirtydan3551]

Do more videos on the Batman (2004)

[@Stuckoutsideyourhouse]

one day id like to hear you talk about ethan bennet from the the batman

[@DTCAllOver]

I need to see Superman to come in and crushed something @6:34 in the new movie

[@Deni_Sokolovic]

What sources do you use to find these quotes? I am really interested and I would like to read some of them.

[@popeye697]

Tim Daly voices Superman in both shows

[@Kirkmaximus]

I enjoyed both versions of Batman & Superman. But I wish DC would stop trying to re-invent Batman every 5-10 years. Another great example of trust between them was in a crossover episode when Superman finds Batman missing from Gotham. Thus has to wear the batsuit and impersonate him (with Robin's help) in order to keep the peace in Gotham. Such a good episode. (For example, Bane gets a BIG surprise with this "new" version of Batman. lol)

[@sufyaankhan4686]

Can you please do a video on Avengers earths mightiest heroes

[@lightspaceman5064]

It’s the coolest dynamic in comics but wouldn’t it be more interesting if they hated each other for no reason?

[@roseheart270]

Why do you think the discord server never happened? Great 2024 video.

[@Kool-AidEnthusiast]

When do they kiss

[@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω]

They don't People won't like that They prefer them With Lois Lane and Catwoman

[@Kool-AidEnthusiast]

@@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω my dreams are ruined........ 😔

[@breezyq6449]

when do they kiss

[@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω]

@@breezyq6449 they dont people want them with women

[@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω]

@@Steverodriguez825 You must be the only one Who wants that pairing Everyone else hates it

[@Zynirel]

can you do a video about Superman comic up in the sky?

[@francostevo9939]

6:07. And that is why I always prefer Batman over Superman: Mind over muscle.

[@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω]

Superman is not a moron Kryptonians are naturally Smarter than Humans But in order to make Batman To be the only intelligent Person in DC as a whole They made everyone else An idiot

[@kermitgotthesickkicks4265]

You say this like superman is a f*cking idiot. He isn't lol. Have you read comics? He can be smarter than batman if he needs to be. He's not just brawn.

[@francostevo9939]

@@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω 🤣 Ha!!!!! I don’t see that about intelligence with Superman. I am always entertained to watch Jor-el and General Zod not for their powers but for Jor-el’s scientific expertise and Zod’s intelligence of strategy. Superman on the other hand bores me. I love Jor-el, Zod, Lex, and Batman for their brains.

[@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω]

@@francostevo9939 then you don't really know Superman on the other hand Batman does because one time their minds were linked and he said that Superman's brain works faster than Human brains and the second time they were fused together THE SUPERBAT

[@kR-qj7rw]

Every insufferable nerd online for the last 30+ years you sre

[@DavidRYates-tk2tq]

Wait, is Tim Daly or George Newbern voicing Superman in The Batman as well as in the DCAU? It sounds like Newbern, I'm pretty sure.

[@loganhurley4764]

Newbern voiced him in The Batman and both JL shows. Tim Daly voiced him in STAS and TNBA.

[@chrisdaily2077]

Never forget that in the DCAU, Batman and Superman first met in a strip club.

[@thaisennj9781]

I miss tan batman and superman. Not for any race related reason. Just looked good on em.

[@dukeheavens9990]

Oh shut up

[@thaisennj9781]

@@dukeheavens9990 you're misinterpreting my statement. I just like how it was colored it's nothing more than that.

[@doltsbane]

Action #766. If you're looking for a great Batman/Superman story that illustrates their similarities and contrasts, you'd be hard pressed to do better.

[@SMunro]

Does Superman take Batman up into the sky and fly him around like he is Lois Lane?

[@cobinizer]

How is it that DC animation was so much better decades ago? Could it be DEI?

[@francostevo9939]

4:54 this scene has been bothering me for a long time. The dialogue sounds like it should be the other way around for the two.

[@KingNerdius]

Why did Clark keep Superman animated series design but Bruce was changed from his BTAS design

[@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω]

On order To be in Sync With Superman the Animated Series 😊

[@kermitgotthesickkicks4265]

So it'd sync better

[@TheRealHerbaSchmurba]

Yo

[@ericemanwu]

Wow. You're on a churn of late. 3 essays in less than a week?

[@thewarnoversesHQ]

Hot take but I always disliked Lois not loving Clark but more superman it always felt off as if u loved the guy you'd love Clark Kent more right I think the new superman show fixes that problem with Lois not fond of superman but fond of Clark which is neat