IVY // a GOTHAM 1919-1939 documentary

[@MerelyAFan]

Something that really works about the 1919-1939 setting is how both Gotham's corruption and dark underbelly of the general time period make the rise of Batman's Rogues Gallery thematically fit and to some degree feel natural given the circumstance. Harvey and the War, Basil and the bottle, Pamela and the glass ceiling. and so forth. The era is birthing monsters and Gotham is one of its most notable nurseries.

[@TheBatfeed]

Bingo.

[@doge8606]

alot of them were made in the 40s so it fits

[@alzerbardoz1953]

Poison Ivy is one of my favorite villains in Batman comics (Her BTAS Incarnation is personally my favorite version of her), yet even without her obsession with plants, This life of a poison-using assassin still makes her a convincing character. Also, I'm guessing that professor she was in love with was Jason Woodrue.

[@blackdragon6]

@@doge8606 that's a really good point

[@doge8606]

@@blackdragon6 it'd be kinda cool if some comics were adapted with the original time period in mind for an alternate view

[@tomsmurf4225]

I really like how Ivys character in this is written with the bigoted and misogynistic views of the time in mind, especially in regards to her relationship with Harley being frowned upon due to homophobia. This story does such a good job tying the characters to the era, and makes them feel more real.

[@Katie-xd1nt]

i like to think her and harley retired together to a cottage in france

[@kwayneboy1524]

@@Katie-xd1nt we can only hope.

[@alecjohnson2864]

Nah that’s the lamest part

[@oreomcflurry322]

@@alecjohnson2864 ratio

[@kwayneboy1524]

@@alecjohnson2864 how so?

[@lonniedwayne9549]

I love these interpretations. It seems more dark and sinister than the modern Batman. The pictures, the way things are described, it just seems real. I would totally believe all of this if I didn't know anything about Batman or these characters. I've gotta get this book, and I know they're coming out with a part 2 as well.

[@TheBatfeed]

Glad you like it and find it so believable 😊

[@JEF_W]

@@TheBatfeed Which version will contain all the material you wish to incorporate in this documentary?

[@revan0890]

I recently watched a video breaking down how the city of Gotham was a horror story, but has lost that element.

[@SoraMatt]

There's a KZbin video that actually details the steady decline of the Batman stories. Moving away from the horror drama and neo noir crime fiction and more towards traditional superhero affair and family soap opera. I'll go find a link and reply in a moment

[@lonniedwayne9549]

@@SoraMatt , Aight. Don't get me wrong, I like modern Batman too, but the darker nior one seems kinda better to me.

[@nl396]

I'm kind of glad Ivy managed to escape in the end.

[@AnthonyWLeone]

I love how real these characters are and I love their realistic endings. Poison Ivy, for example, escapes and lives out her days in France. The Riddler spent the rest of his days in jail. I love the realism to these stories and MerelyAFan rightly points out that the time period is perfect for these characters.

[@TheBatfeed]

Glad you like the more grounded take on these characters. GiantPandaKing killed it with their book :)

[@firestriker3580]

Their endings aren’t realistic

[@firestriker3580]

Poison ivy should’ve been caught

[@dekaw9138]

I just realized in this time period Bane might be Pancho Villa

[@jamie_c727]

I hope the teen titans exist in this universe that would be cool.

[@KnightOwl1881]

SteamPunk Cyborg would be interesting haha

[@FrontRowCentral]

Justice League does so I don’t see why not?

[@deshawnedwards6412]

How would they explain Breast Boy? And Starfire? And Raven? And how would Cyborg be able to exist during this time? Since this timeline wouldn't have the technology it'd need to make him a cyborg.

[@danatedawg1018]

@@deshawnedwards6412 don’t use that team then use the one without him. Also raven would have more of a gothic religious style and beast boy would probably be more of a guy who can probably mimick animals in a way. As for starfire I feel they may say she doesn’t have an origin of birth and remains a mystery

[@Cogsincogss]

@@FrontRowCentral what about plastic man lmao

[@BarberShave19]

One thing I love about these interpretations is that it feels almost like I'm reading a Film Noir.

[@ShyHulud342]

It may not be official but this is my favorite Ivy backstory. And kudos to you for adding Harley and Joker to the mix!

[@TheBatfeed]

Glad you liked it! It was one of our favorites to put together!

[@firestriker3580]

No

[@firestriker3580]

@@TheBatfeedno

[@kwayneboy1524]

@@firestriker3580 wanna add something to that mate cause it seems like your just spazing out

[@asurlybarber3620]

Pamela Isley was more of a Black Widow here, but that nickname is already taken.

[@Unknown-br1uf]

Amazing how human these villains have become over the years (which is ironic cause this takes place in the past (hehe)).

[@TheBatfeed]

Lol right?

[@AsaGraham24]

I like the open nature of some of these endings, I feel it balances out when compared to the more depressing/ grim ones.

[@BarterTom]

Poison Ivy is one of my favourite Batman villains and you really did her justice here. Although at first I hoped you would play her straight and make her a science-fiction threat like Manbat or Freeze, I loved the realistic direction you took her in, making her a kind of Christiana Edmunds by way of Aileen Wuornos. This was one of the strongest depictions of her I've seen. I was really hoping she'd bump into Harley in Arkham and you didn't disappoint. I absolutely love how she gave Harley a happy ending at last (in probably more ways than one). One of the best chapters.

[@TheBatfeed]

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks so much for going through each of these and leaving your thoughts! Much appreciated 😊🦇

[@TheKulu42]

I keep thinking this book would be a great basis for a TV show.

[@TheBatfeed]

For real. Would be cool to see one day!

[@evanabbott2737]

I think it’s inevitable, everything seems to be made these days, either in animated or live action form.🤷‍♂️

[@Kaden10]

We can all agree that Ivy was and is a better match for Harley.

[@samuelbarber6177]

I wonder if she’s more of an Anti-Hero nowadays. I mean, more of an ‘ends justify the means’ kinda person. Can we get a Gotham City Sirens movie? Ivy, Catwoman and Harley Quinn hitting the town? I’d so watch that. Did No Man’s Land happen in this timeline?

[@TheBatfeed]

No Man’s Land did not happen In this timeline

[@samuelbarber6177]

@@TheBatfeed shame. That would’ve been interesting to see given the period.

[@DrTechnoBabel]

To my knowledge, the Birds of Prey movie was originally going to be the Gotham City Sirens movie, but that changed at some point during pre-production. Now I think the plan is for Gotham City Sirens to be part 2 of a 'Harley Quinn trilogy', with the third movie being 'BoP vs Gotham City Sirens'... though given the tumultuous nature of the DC live action movies, whether that plan will ever actually come to fruition is up in the air.

[@faye61]

our favorite and most sexiest anti hero and i say anti hero because she's mother nature and people harm nature because they feel like it plus she also dropped scarecrow's plan in AK and helped batman to save her plants, which led to her death in saving gotham

[@blaisefilla5195]

ik im late but dang this is literally my favorite series on youtube

[@TheBatfeed]

Thanks man! One of the og fans!

[@srstriker6420]

Do Mad Hatter and Killer Croc next.

[@gustavogutierrez6568]

Mad hatter appeared in the robin video

[@srstriker6420]

@@gustavogutierrez6568 he did

[@michaelward8366]

I love the music selection for the background

[@TheBatfeed]

Glad to hear you do! 😊🦇

[@deshawnedwards6412]

WOW! This was awesome! I would even call this ya'll best one yet. Out of the other Bat-Rouges Ivy does really fit in nicely in this timeline and I can tell ya'll took inspiration from the TAS verison of Poison Ivy as well.

[@TheBatfeed]

Glad you liked it! Definitely one of our favorite ones to make so far.

[@acimagination7982]

nice. a grounded in reality and non campy version of her. a first. she was in a way a anti hero too. i like how even in this time period she became friends with harley quinn.

[@dolphquick2686]

I think this version of Poison Ivy is better than the one in Batman, Gotham by Gaslight.

[@TheBatfeed]

Same. Not hard to beat GbG lol 😂 Hoping to do her justice in the 1889 series as well

[@juanisol8275]

The best , realistic and poetic version!! I like his clever botanic alchemist skills! is more realistic! And i love his personality and the conclusion too! ❤👍💐🌸🌷🍀🌹🌻🌺🍁🍂🍃🌿🌾🍄🌵🌴🌲🌳🌰🌱🌼💉💊🔬🍷🍸🃏

[@TheBatfeed]

Glad you liked it!

[@evan.jpeterson]

this project is so amazing. i probably would never have known about the book without these videos!

[@TheBatfeed]

Glad you enjoy them so much!

[@FireBat984]

Awesome as I been waiting for this, she's my favorite female Batman villain.

[@TheBatfeed]

Same, one of mine as well. Had a lot of fun making this one.

[@alannatherson7721]

The history classes in this universe would be amazing.

[@indianajones575]

I would want to see Killer Croc, Mad Hatter and the Justice League

[@rgj_sb2391]

Nah it’s meant to be realistic

[@johnmcclure40]

@@rgj_sb2391 There could still be a Killer Croc and Mad Hatter episode. I agree that the Justice League is probably a bit too far out... but what about the Justice Society? That might be doable. Dr Fate as a mystic charlatan, who uses trickery and superstition to fight evil. Hourman would basically be using performance enhancing drugs. The Spectre is still somewhat of a mystery, his identity and methods remaining mostly unknown... I think it might work.

[@srstriker6420]

@@johnmcclure40 what about the Hawks?

[@johnmcclure40]

@@srstriker6420 Pilots. Possibly WWI vet with his/her own plane.

[@johnmcclure40]

@@srstriker6420 And the Sandman and the Al Pratt version of Atom basically need no change at all.

[@sharkdude7]

I wonder if characters like Firefly, Killer Moth, and Polka-Dot man could fit into this interesting universe lol

[@deadpoetboy]

nice choice of music for this installment

[@Dalton_stuff]

the plant lady is here

[@TheBatfeed]

🌱

[@Xehanort10]

7:01 That's also the name of a plant shop in Arkham City that Ivy once owned when she tried reforming but went back to crime because she couldn't handle people killing plants and started by killing a man who bought his wife flowers to get her to forgive him for cheating on her.

[@MnMGpa]

Another terrific episode! How can anyone give a thumbs down on these? The need to get their heads out of their butts.

[@TheBatfeed]

Really appreciate the support! Thanks for being awesome! :)

[@imakerandomstuff.2280]

Finally, a long await video, you should do a video on the Batcave

[@shotty4136]

I think he should focus on characters first then maybe locations like ace chemicals, iceberg lounge and the batcave

[@Fartylipjuice]

YOU DO KNOW HES READING OUT OF THE BOOK RIGHT. SO IF ITS IN THE BOOK HE CAN TALK ABOUT IT

[@isaiahm.m.manderson]

This was before the term “simp” became mainstream.

[@TheBatfeed]

Hahaha THIS.

[@paulnash9851]

These are great, but still waiting for the legendary BANE...

[@williamjenkins4913]

The "girls night out" arcs/episodes are always great fun.

[@TheBatfeed]

Definitely! Love those 😊🦇

[@Bentons-Crib]

im honestly glad they kept ivy and harley's relationship

[@dannybursace9151]

Progressive & smart really drove home this is fantasy well done 👏

[@reallivebluescat]

6:49 This Batman reminds me so much of Abed in Community´s Batman

[@pedro15305]

This must be one of my favorite stories of this series!

[@TheBatfeed]

Glad to hear it! 🌿

[@michaelmaynard937]

I'm actually happy for this video because I actually love the character of poison ivy. As a wee lad.

[@ioahII]

Wow, these past few have been still good, not as good as the first few but still good. But this one is amazing, by far one of my favorites!

[@TheBatfeed]

It was one of our favorites to make!

[@blackphoenix77]

I missed the livestream with you and Giant PandaKing, unfortunately 🥺

[@Adam_X78]

I’ve been looking forward to this

[@TheBatfeed]

Really excited to share this one with y’all. One of my favorites to make.

[@joelzarka2664]

is Poison Ivy's professor supposed to be Jason Woodrue a.k.a The Floronic Man or does the book not mention his name at all?

[@thebatman9309]

Awesome as always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@legoarkhamiteproductions4869]

Good episode. You and GiantPandaKing have crafted something pretty cool here. I hope we get to see a 1939 version of the Club Of Heroes, Dr. Hurt, and the Club Of Villains. Maybe? Possibly? Please? No? Also, why hasn’t Dr. Death shown up in one of these 1939 episodes? He’d be prefect for this time period. What was Ivy’s professor’s name? Was it Jason Woodrue, everyone’s favorite New Guardians member, the first Atom villain, part-time Swamp Thing villain, the Floronic Man/Floro/The Seeder/The Plant Master? Because in the second version of Ivy’s comic origin he’s responsible for turning her into Poison Ivy, so is it supposed to be or just some random jerk? Personally, I think this version of Ivy feels more like a more sinister Catwoman. Killing or at least hurting cruel and sexist men is something she does from time to time. This Ivy doesn’t actually feel insane. I prefer Poison Ivy as an insane plant supremacist, much like how I prefer Ratcatcher as a rat supremacist. The kind of Ivy who talks to plants as if they were alive is how I usually like Ivy, but this is still a pretty good version. Something I like about this version is how Harley is a part of Ivy’s story, not the other way around. These days it tends to feel like Ivy is stuck to Harley as her sidekick, but here Ivy gets a good amount of attention, and their possible relationship feels built up better. So congrats, you did something BETTER than the comics usually do.

[@TheBatfeed]

Mostly sticking to the book, so if they’re in the book, they’re in the series 😊👍 all great characters though. Glad you liked that take on Ivy! We like to leave some things open ended for you guys to speculate on!

[@srstriker6420]

What about the Mad Monk and Deacon Blackfire?

[@Hyenaz7982]

Outstanding work my good man

[@TheBatfeed]

Thanks a bunch!

[@Gremthebeliever]

Really hope deathstroke is in this, one fo my favourite dc villians

[@TheBatfeed]

He is! He’ll be along 😊

[@srstriker6420]

@@TheBatfeed does Deacon Blackfire and Mad Monk exist?

[@DavidSilva-mn4dz]

Love the bat costume

[@ashtonthefirst]

Can’t wait to see croc

[@blakerose5474]

Matt Reeves needs to watch your channel to the fantastical characters like freeze and poison ivy can finally get an on-screen Justice

[@doctorwhosequences8491]

After this you must do Harley Quinn! Because they are Friends after all!😊

[@TheBatfeed]

We’ll get to her eventually 😊

[@samuelbarber6177]

@@TheBatfeed I hope. I recently saw the first Suicide Squad, and I feel Margot Robbie was the best thing to come out of that. Just so perfectly Harley Quinn. Also, Birds of Prey was good, but a bit too short. Do they go into The Suicide Squad in 1919-1939? If not, it’s my head canon they were a platoon in WW2.

[@Gremthebeliever]

"Friends"

[@samuelbarber6177]

@@Gremthebeliever what happens in Gotham, stays in Gotham.

[@CommanderSteelTrap]

@@samuelbarber6177 The Suicide Squad do exist in the 1919-1939 Universe.

[@jeremyroberts9065]

I was wondering what you were going to do with Poison Ivy, and I love the result. 🙂 Also, was Ivy's professor named Jason Woodrue by any chance?

[@TheBatfeed]

It’s fun to speculate 😉

[@jeremyroberts9065]

@@TheBatfeed Yes, I suppose it is. 😄

[@i.need.more.comics]

Great job again

[@TheBatfeed]

Thanks so much!

[@i.need.more.comics]

Np

[@simpsonman956]

I'm extremely curious to know whether Superman and the Justice League exist in this universe

[@jacobinman7054]

My favorite member of the rogues gallery. This is a fantastic interpretation. I hope to see something with this gravitas on the big screen for her one day.

[@TheBatfeed]

Same. She deserves waaay more credit than she’s gotten!

[@afromob8123]

I wish there was a proper show like the show "Gotham" but with this story instead

[@TheBatfeed]

That'd be cool to see one day!

[@Cagliostro81]

Another fantastic one, keep up the good work!

[@TheBatfeed]

Cheers! Will do! :)

[@williambivens5145]

She is so beautiful and very deadly

[@TheBatfeed]

Indeed 🌱

[@kewindifranco7114]

this is great content i cant wait to see the Killer-Croc one!

[@TheBatfeed]

Thanks!

[@andrewscolari5724]

Well done. Fantastic job as usual. 😁

[@TheBatfeed]

Thanks! :)

[@anthonycorcino6700]

Damm why didn't I came up with these ideas. Keep up the good work.

[@TheBatfeed]

Haha glad you like it man

[@danielshottopics8187]

This is a Cool Series of Stories it'Barman in the 30s.

[@scpfoundation6852]

Amazing episode

[@TheBatfeed]

Thanks!

[@bat_wayne215]

Well done! I loved it!

[@TheBatfeed]

Thanks!

[@MARIO14CB]

Pamela Islay always love plants

[@TheBatfeed]

Indeed

[@Machinegunduckie1921]

Please do bane next

[@theparrishshow9803]

I like the inclusion that Harley and Ivy were in a romantic relationship like in the comics

[@TheBatfeed]

Glad you do! Wanted to give them their due

[@lukehunter8523]

pre-ordered the book after i found this channel, cant wait for the email thats its on its way!

[@TheBatfeed]

Worth it! Shipping update coming tomorrow!

[@lukehunter8523]

@@TheBatfeed love it! Showed the channel to a few friends and I can’t wait to bust it out when it comes

[@rubenskywalkerredlanternda5620]

I preordered mine as well so worth it

[@lukehunter8523]

@@TheBatfeed been listening to 1889 and I I haven’t seen a related book. Is it Gotham by gaslight influenced? Still learning your channel

[@davidchalmers2504]

I preordered it too!

[@gamemacatron7512]

Batman: Court of Owls 1939 movie cast Karl Urban as Batman John Cleese as Alfred Pennyworth Giancarlo Esposito as Lucius Fox Bryan Cranston as Jim Gordon Luke Pasqualino as Nightwing Taron Egerton as Red Hood Lucas Jade Zumann as Red Robin Aidan Gallagher as Robin Emma Stone as Oracle Charlotte Best as Batwoman Lana Condor as Black Bat Chloe Grace Moretz as The Spoiler Margaret Qualley as The Huntress Sofia Boutella as Catwoman Willem Dafoe as The Joker Christina Ricci as Harley Quinn Toby Jones as The Penguin Robert De Niro as Carmine Falcone Micheal Shannon as Black Mask Caleb Landry Jones as The Mad Hatter Matthew McConaughey as Two Face Richard Jenkins as The Ventriloquist Winston James Francis as Killer Croc Jared Harris as Hugo Strange Jack Earle Haley as Scarecrow David Tennant as The Riddler Jason Isaacs as Mr Freeze Doug Jones as Man Bat Rory McCann as Clay Face Jessica Chastain as Poison Ivy Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Deathstroke Sean Harris as Mr Zsasz John Carroll Lynch as Professor Pyg Mark Gatiss as Calendar Man Richard Brake as Firefly Micheal C. Hall as Hush Navid Negahban as Ras Al Ghul Anya Chalotra as Talia Al Ghul David Bautista as Bane Micheal B. Jordon as Azrael Jake Gyllenhaal as Owlman Directed by Martin Scorsese

[@gamemacatron7512]

Forgot to add one more Peter Dinklage as Gaggy Gagsworthy

[@johnbigboote8900]

I don't recognize very many of these names (villain or actor), but there are some brilliant ideas here: Toby Jones as Penguin! David Tennant as Riddler! Jessica Chastain as Ivy! Yes please.

[@lindaw4579]

I went to the music website. Can you tell me the name, etc. of background music?

[@digdugdat2847]

Mad that this book is on backorder and not available to buy now

[@TheBatfeed]

There will be another one later this year or early next 👍

[@theparrishshow9803]

Maybe next month I want to try and make one of these with Spider-Man, I could create some grisly adaptations of the web-slingers villains All I need is a makeup/costume artist

[@johnwells5414]

Poison Ivy... that explains why I have a thing for redheads

[@lankykong3992]

Off subject, but Clayface in this version is just sad. He’s not a powerful shapeshifter, he’s just a horribly mutilated man.

[@TheBatfeed]

Yeah it is a very tragic retelling. A lot of these more realistic, grounded versions of the characters are very sad. I try to sprinkle in some more hopeful ones here and there (Robin, Batgirl, etc.) 😊

[@danielgarcia2488]

I love this series

[@TheBatfeed]

Glad you do!

[@dragon_ninja_2186]

Hope one day we get another chance to see another live action Poison Ivy but done better and right this time!

[@TheBatfeed]

Same!

[@kwayneboy1524]

When was Ivy active and when did she disappear?

[@scenequeen1994]

I've said it a few times before killer croc I bet looks horrifying like Baraka with green skin no upper lip just all teeth

[@lyndox6488]

I really hope killer croc is in here somewhere

[@thescottishnerd]

I love these, it's such a interesting take

[@TheBatfeed]

Cheers! :)

[@jacobciesinski5725]

u should do one on the gotham city sirens

[@BlueSky-uf6oy]

What's the name of the music?

[@theantone7476]

Do a full vid on Harley next, please

[@gustavogutierrez6568]

She was featured in the arkham asylum video

[@fennekinflames7095]

@@gustavogutierrez6568 but that was Arkham, not specifically Harley.

[@Slice2099]

Another great video

[@TheBatfeed]

Thanks!

[@brevonsflicksgames7450]

Finally

[@TheBatfeed]

😉👍

[@swawssfm9760]

oh my god they were "roommates"

[@TheCaptinhowdy01]

I am just wondering how your going to do Harley now that you used her back round for ivy

[@ExodusToxicWaltz]

I love your content keep up the awesome job

[@TheBatfeed]

Thanks! :)

[@MARIO14CB]

Harleen Quinzel always have been her only friend they both been like sisters they look out each other

[@samuelbarber6177]

Jesus Christ, that image of the Joker in Arkham is horrifying.

[@TheBatfeed]

Lol yeah. One of my favorites to use 😂

[@samuelbarber6177]

@@TheBatfeed some people think Heath Ledger is terrifying, we better not point them to this guy.

[@Piledriver86]

I wonder, is Isley's professor the 1919 version of Jason Woodrue?

[@TheBatfeed]

Good speculation 🤔

[@blackphoenix77]

Probably

[@gasmonkey1000]

Kinda curious how Deathstroke and Deadshot came to be

[@TheBatfeed]

Their stories are really cool. Deathstroke looks sick af

[@gasmonkey1000]

@@TheBatfeed Well Deathstroke always looks awesome, he's Deathstroke. Still I look forward to finding out how the serum was made

[@kwayneboy1524]

@@gasmonkey1000 he has no serum in this.

[@nkb2565]

Awesome I wonder what villain up next for episode 13

[@TheBatfeed]

🚔

[@Nerdyshitaddict]

@@TheBatfeed Jim?

[@darlalathan6143]

Very good! I like the feminist and lesbian angle. It's so often unexplored, except in "Batman and Robin".

[@TheBatfeed]

Glad you liked it! Trying to give our girl Ivy the recognition she deserves 😊

[@eduardosotelo8446]

Ivy's one of my favorite women villains. She's really underrated. Would love to see more of her instead of Harley Quinn

[@TheBatfeed]

Same. Harley’s gotten so much limelight in recent years, I’d love to see Ivy get a chance.

[@seanwolslau-holdren6731]

I honestly feel terrible for Poison Ivy, even though she is a villain. I maybe a man but that doesn't mean that I am anything like those from the bygone age. I don't believe women are tools or property, but I do believe they are beautiful creatures who should have the same chance as men; and I despise men who are sexist, greedy, self-centered and abusive. Yes, Poison Ivy's methods were extreme but I cannot blame her.

[@TheBatfeed]

That’s one of things that was very interesting to explore with her story. The whole idea that while her actions were extreme, it wasn’t all her fault that things ended up the way they did. Good observations! :)

[@seanwolslau-holdren6731]

@@TheBatfeed that is why she is my DC Crush. If she ever was a real person, I would want to date her; Not to exploit her but to help her heal and show that there are a few good souls.

[@legojoker2348]

You should do bane