Joker Saves Gotham! | Batman: White Knight

Batman: White Knight follows the man now known as Jack Napier as he embarks on a quest to heal the city he once terrorized. After reconciling with his long-suffering partner, Harley Quinn, he sets in motion a carefully plotted campaign to discredit the one person whom he views as Gotham City's true enemy: Batman. His crusade exposes a decades-long history of corruption within the Gotham City Police Department and transforms Napier into a city councilman and civic hero. But when the sins of his past return to threaten everything that he has accomplished, the distinctions between savior and destroyer begin to break down for both The Joker and Batman alike--and with them any hope for Gotham's future. Never miss an episode by subscribing today! bit.ly/2WYvgkt #batman
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[@Sicod79]

Watching this video 4 years or so after release, hearing Ben's joke about Alfred popping up like the Crypt Keeper led me to try to recall if Alfred was dead at this point.

[@cptsteele91]

Sooooo....was he?

[@priceyyeti4058]

We're now a little closer to No Man's Land...

[@polboy787]

mate, it would be 2 hours video

[@polboy787]

actually no.

[@tjjordan4207]

Two hours?! It would take 4 hours to do that

[@lunchboxsuxatvideos2235]

I love that Sal goes over fight scenes with Todd MacFarlanes favorite adjectives. "It'd super cool, everyone's badass" back to plot. Love it

[@benokazaki5462]

This is better than the Super Bowl!!!

[@mylesgaddy8867]

I mean, that's not hard to beat this year, but this is great nonetheless!

[@mikecahall542]

Half time show was ass

[@batnick7230]

Ben Okazaki right? This is amazing!!!

[@nicholaslee6528]

Hell yeah!

[@robobrando]

Shut up nerd

[@Spyder7223]

I smell a bat issues/back issues crossover! For batman no man's land! Part 1 on back issues part 2 in bat issues, part 3 in back issues then 4 on bat issues!

[@silverlightsinaugust2756]

I wonder what’ll happen when Sal, Ethan, Ben and Tiffany meet their Bat Issues counterparts.

[@johnnyathey3824]

White Knight is a Batman story that desperately needed to be told. Anything that's been around as long as Batman has needs to acknowledge its troupes and criticisms and White Knight does in a brilliant way.

[@tjjordan4207]

There are some problems and tropes that it overdrama-tizes, even some that don’t feel right, but yeah it is

[@jonathanshaw9704]

Hot Damn. A live event, on Super Bowl Sunday. This is sweet.

[@mitchellregan21]

This book has a nice mix of cool original ideas and throwbacks. The art is also great, but Tiffany pointing out those inconsistencies got hilarious reactions from Sal.

[@Wambologie7]

Just finished the third book and I really love the sean murphy batverse. Dude is still cooking.

[@ShredderSensei]

Sean Murphy 100% loves Batman 1989 and the Animated Series. So many references

[@keenanmeyer5511]

Imagine a Batman WK movie, but animated in the style of Into the Spider-verse!!!!!!

[@ryanmadej6694]

Only if they promote it as end credit of a dc movie like venom did to put it in theatres

[@mikeread7611]

May I take this further in the style of Spider-Man Noir

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

33:30 *Audience:* _smirks a la The Office_ I'm not a sadist. Believe me. I just love that Ben feels and doesn't hide it.

[@lewispritchard6624]

Tiffany: is it cooler Sal: literally 😂😂

[@dearlydemented19ify]

Thank you. Needed something awesome to end this extremely stressful week.

[@peterzeppeli2563]

Jake Stanley I need something to start the week

[@WhelmedButReady]

7:15 I'd imagine Gotham is the one place on Earth where it's entire population hates clowns and has huge anxiety over anything circus related

[@batnick7230]

List of Batman titles you guys could do for future Bat-Issues: 1. Batman Year 100. 2. Batman: Cataclysm. 3. Batman: No Man’s Land. 4. Batman: The Dark Prince Charming. 5. All-Star Batman (Rebirth) vol 1. 6. Batman (rebirth) vol 3. 7. Batman Year Two. 8. Batman: Golden Age. 9. Batman/Tarzan. 10. Damian: Son Of Batman. 11. Dark Night: A True Batman Story. 12. Batman: Dark Victory. 12. Batman: Haunted Knight. 13. Batman: Second Chances. 14. Kevin Smith’s two Batman stories. 15. Batman: War Games. 16. Batman And Son. 17. Batman: Battle For The Cowl. 18. Batmanga? (You guys did do sailor moon so I was wondering if you were gonna do more manga in the future.)

[@WannabeWryter]

Batman and Robin Eternal

[@TheOverLook]

I know you have a lot of shows on your plate so I wish you the best! I’ve been watching back issues for almost as long as you’ve been making it so I hope this only brings you more notoriety and more ability to dip into the unconventional stories on the original show. Here’s to 75 more!

[@dieboyandy5150]

That whole "yeah, but you're the Joker" gag makes me think of Ted Bundy trying to convince the world of the exact same thing when he was in court!! You guys rock! I want to thank you for saving me the hassle of reading this. I've been reading Bats since 86 and this story idea is awesome, but just not something I've been waiting to read. I loved watching you guys doing this probably more than I would actually reading it. Til next time, LOVED IT!!

[@JoshMunroe]

18:23 The Harley reversal was a really fun moment... so fun I fear it'll appear in every elseworlds-style story featuring characters who've changed their looks over time.

[@dubbingsync]

I feel sorry for the writer that tries that idea with Hawkman and Hawkgirl… well not so much for their looks, more to try and stitch the multiple origin stories together.

[@benokazaki5462]

Bat Issues! COUNT ME IN! This is awesome!

[@TevyaSmolka]

great bat issues guys also cool new set everybody

[@Night221Shadow]

Hey, guys. Great episode as always. I’m really looking forward to the sequel to this too. The pink robe is actually a reference to the Berlin Batman story by Paul Pope. Also, if I remember correctly, I think it’s specifically mentioned early on that this Joker never actually killed anyone like BTAS Joker, but I don’t really remember. It’s why Batman says the “he wanted to be a lot worse.” to Harley.

[@iDIEG0FUEG0]

Please keep making videosI. Only sort of a comic book fan , Ive been a spiderman stan forever.. but you guys have gotten me into so many other franchises and authors and illustrators. I love it. Plus Sal is my go to for all spiderman info and know how.. 😅

[@rekc_bcq4816]

Remember when black label meant something? Yeah neither do I?

[@runaways1915]

Love the episode and at the risk of being all “well actually” they never in the comic outright state that joker is a murder they even say that the only crime the GCPD has ever been able to convict him on is armed robbery which dose help with the believability of the public being on his side and letting him go free But again love the episode and you channel looking forward to more bat issues.

[@Ultinuc]

Tbh I was kinda shook about Jason giving up Bruce and then leaving and not coming back that was actually a really cool twist I feel

[@chrisossu2070]

Small thing, but it is implied that the Joker in this universe doesn't even have a body count, robbery and property damage being his worst crimes. The closest he came to killing someone was Jason, and as revealed later, he didn't. The Joker's still a criminal, but it fits better into the narrative that Batman was being excessive when you consider that this version was just a glorified public nuisance at best.

[@jonfrombuckland_3784]

11:16 Gordon should rely on his moustache Lol

[@mitchellregan21]

Only 10 minutes in but wanted to comment that I think this is a great idea to cover more books on the channel.

[@GitShiddy]

This is my favourite Harley Quinn story.

[@ScriptZac]

Now, I hate to be this guy, and correct me if I'm wrong, but iirc, the reason Jack wasn't hit for all the supposed murders he must have committed was because he was criminally insane. It is presumably the reason he is in Arkham instead of Blackgate. It isn't that those murders are forgotten, but his sentence was to go to Arkham. He's already paid for those crimes.

[@spdrwrtr]

As of 2023 there are 2 sequel stories and 3 spinoff stories in the "MurphyVerse", any chance we'll see Curse of the White Knight soon?

[@Scarshadow666]

What's great about this series (to me) is that it's almost like a modern day version of another Batman series called "Going Sane", though it was originally a way to show what Joker would do if he had successfully killed Batman (or just thinks he did). B)

[@timshady237]

Batman? New set? Dope intro animation? Skeletor laugh? 30 seconds in and I’ve never been so hyped.

[@galvatronus1139]

Perfect story to kick off this show. Love you guys, and keep up the good work!

[@davidesterley3163]

I've been waiting for y'all to cover this. Love you guys, this is the best!

[@SpiralSine6]

13:30 I guess Batman: The Animated Series exists in this universe

[@coltonhuston8245]

this is awesome!! now we need a separate spiderman back issues set ( and finally get through ultimate spiderman lol ) Loved this keep up the great content !

[@josefrootgum]

Sean Murphy is EPIC

[@chancylvania]

Opens floor boards: Jason is sitting there eating scraps off a plate.

[@kobi7955]

More like opens man hole: Jason is sitting there eating rats

[@Kantohammer]

I want this story to be an animated movie so much.

[@tacofriday5395]

Bat issues yess I am so down for this i hope we can get some stories like endgame or even the monster men or even Jim Gordon Batman the possibilities are endless

[@batnick7230]

#BatIssues #BetterThenSuperBowl

[@TheGothamite3]

This Is Amazing! What a great way to celebrate Batman's 80th anniversary. You're amazing guys. Comic Pop! is the Best.

[@SlaveOfAllah64]

Sal is the sort of person that I wish I could sit down and talk shop with at least once in my life. He really is insightful.

[@aweimer95]

Nothing in this new show I didn't love. Great job.

[@dennisssmith430]

I wasted multiple hours of my life watching a shitty super bowl instead of this?!?! I sure chose poorly :P

[@aacecedoswag]

Awesome content as always! Great job comic pop!

[@benhramiak8781]

this story got me back into comic. been waiting for you guys to cover it. love this story.

[@kofteburger]

For a moment I thought it was a live stream.

[@bobthebutcher3358]

Please, gentlemen and lady. More.

[@JackNapier-pl2hv]

Love it thanks Sal

[@jackprice4297]

My absolute favourite Batman story probably of all time, what a way to launch Bat-Issues. Much love guys.

[@Hardy34]

Thanks guys. This is DOPE!

[@rngengarruthlessgengar948]

Lol like Tiffany's idea on the name pun. Tales from the cave lol

[@jimfine8001]

Can’t wait to watch this after the game! Now make a spider issues 😂

[@DefactoOverlord]

Awesome episode! I subscribe to this Bat Issues idea.

[@michaelthethird702]

I wish I realized this was going on sooner. Super excited for this new show

[@QueerComics1994]

I lost my job last week, but back issues makes it better. Thanks for doing your thing ComicPop team.

[@comicpop]

Hope things turn around quick for you, man!

[@jonfrombuckland_3784]

That intro is AMAZING!

[@TheGreatDevlin]

That was unexpectedly awesome. I thought this was coming on Wednesday.

[@hectordubon3487]

A live Back Issues? Awwwwwwwww yeah

[@Grievousish]

Man, this is just not my week for catching the show on release day. Gosh darn exams. Another one to the list!

[@BNutsTV]

Great job. Looks like y’all were really into this story.

[@comicscinemaothermedia9247]

56:08 I always read this like Kevin Conroy's Batman is doing an Archer impersonation and I don't know why

[@ziggy_425]

This story is amazing!! Curse of the white knight is even better honestly lol

[@anothercleverusername992]

I, especially with what took place here and what I expected to see in the sequel- was SO not expecting the sequel to be _"What if Knightfall kicked ass and was better in EVERY way?"_

[@chikish]

Batman is my favorite superhero and ComicPop my favorite KZbin channel, so to me this is like Christmas came waaaaay early this year haha.

[@ojinrvk]

First off, this was a great first episode and idea for a new show. (I actually remember you mentioning it offhandedly a while back, and I'm glad you did it.) But, one thing this show illustrated to is that in a weird way, I think the couch is almost like a character unto itself on Back Issues. Because, for all intents and purposes, this was an episode of Back Issues, just not on the couch. And it felt pretty different - to me anyway. Not in a good or bad way, just different. And I think it's just because you guys weren't on the couch.

[@ComicCrossing]

This is awesome! I will make sure to tune in to every one! PS: I hope we get a multipart series on Morrisons Batman sorta like Ultimate Spider-Man.

[@joedee9811]

Holy crap a new show devoted to Batman on Comic Pop? Yes. A million times yes.

[@SouthernRam]

This was amazing. Sal is definitely one of the best storytellers around

[@ToonGal12]

That opening was awesome! This is going to be a great new spin off show! :D

[@Martin_TheCollector]

Excellent y'all!

[@stormking6332]

Back Issues for Batman.....Great Idea!!!! 💯🆒

[@ivansplvd6518]

Great show guys

[@EdertheJust]

Sal- "I dont think there is any sexual relationship between Barbra and Bruce." Tiffany- "There should be between Barbra and DICK!"

[@1KingMichaelJackson1]

Bat-Issues?! Are You kidding Me? I check Everytime if there is new Batman stuff going on here! AWESOME!!! Love You Guys!!

[@TheMelMan]

I really enjoy Bat Issues. Batman is so good for story time for some odd reason.

[@sandywest4977]

Gotta love this video. Comic Pop is the freeze gun of you tube

[@AREJAYMOP]

Really digging this set

[@datdudedryden1826]

This episode was so good I literally had to stop and Read this comic first. I think bat-issues is another hit already!

[@mattmurray6104]

Yes!!!! Finally comic pop got around to this story!! Awesome!! All y'all are awesome!

[@NovaZiggyStardust]

"The goddamm Back Issues"

[@callmesomethingnew9305]

This is awesome

[@KillaD69]

8:05 "There should be a sexual relationship between Barbara and Dick!" Phrasing. 😂

[@spinthesilvercircle4881]

Great idea for a new series and a great book to start it off with!

[@drzoidberg1494]

The gangs all here for a book I have been waiting forever for! Thank you ComicPop!

[@dead0ntime]

so we're getting back issues and bat issues? hell yeah

[@gar55rocks1]

I just got to watch this for he first time and I loved this!! I actually really love this story! Think I’m gonna try buying this! I love it!

[@tromusic7815]

Brought the whole gang on for this one, I see 😤👏🏽👏🏽

[@pubsociology2945]

Great episode for a great book!

[@michaellabonte6390]

Awesome!

[@corywillingham1663]

I'm so excited for this new show!! I got into Back Issues because of A Serious House on Serious Earth so the Batman episodes are always some of my favorites :)

[@samwise419]

Early back issues??? Madness!!

[@benokazaki5462]

*BAT ISSUES!!!

[@evandr21]

Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest. Back Issues are successful so let’s do more of that. Great idea!

[@EwellIncarnate]

Please do its sequel!

[@kanborne]

Yesssssss I love this so much

[@jdg3606]

I hope Bat Issues include Red Hood stories (mainly Rebirth era)

[@psych2234]

I think it would be funny if it was to Batman Forever Batmobile that Dick Grayson took from the Batcave