Lord Batman Who Laughs (Death Metal #1)

Today on Variant, DC's Dark Nights: Death Metal has arrived and we're breaking down every glorious detail of issue #1! *SPOILER WARNING*
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#BatmanWhoLaughs #DC #Batman

[@jeffguan3786]

If there’s a Animatronic Dinosaur Batman, there has to be a Giant Penny Batman

[@SkywardSpork]

I'd prefer giant penny Alfred

[@johnaskings527]

They tried making a Giant Penny Batman. The problem was he flipped out.

[@jeffguan3786]

John Askings 😂 YOOOO!!

[@jeffguan3786]

Steven Hudson maybe they have both Alfred and Bruce as Giant Pennies

[@br2147]

Alfred penny worth

[@RobinDJoker]

Okay, calling it now, Batman Who Laughs' plan is to transfer his soul into Dr Batmanhattan's body to become Emperor Batman Who Laughs

[@emmanueladesiyan2236]

"Dr Batmanhattan" lmao

[@NP-zv4bf]

Yeah

[@ZTFlames]

Great call but maybe not. There could be two batman dr manhantans. One Lord Batman made first hand and another that did come a multiverse.

[@jamielgierdien2511]

Hippity hoppity your words are reality In Death Metal #2 the batman who laughs' minions transfer his brain into dr manhattan's (bruce wayne) body. In the backstage pass they even call him the batmanhattan who laughs

[@amp4105]

Quantum immortal emperor dr batmanhattan who laughs

[@joshua.dmurphy8643]

The bat who laughs is in my opinion the most terrifying comic book character ever

[@JuanRodriguez-ni7qv]

In my opinion he is the best Batman’s version

[@Irfan-gk3ox]

In my opinion he's the evilest batman ever and maybe the most dangerous character in comic ~Just my opinion~

[@carna-9501]

That's the idea. He's supposed to be everything Batman could be. Without any rules or codes, except one. Batman. Always. Wins.

[@saulkage4223]

You clearly never heard of The Thousand then.

[@joshua.dmurphy8643]

@@saulkage4223 no I'm afraid not

[@NewPhoneWhoThis52]

To me The Batman Who Laughs would always be a cool drawing.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

Like Ghost Rider?

[@koshishko28]

Just Some Guy with a Mustache infinity times better than that shit who just have skull in normal body lol

[@MystMelly_UwU]

@@koshishko28 Ghost rider is a full on skeleton with a flaming head what do you mean a skull on a body

[@egregiousregis8429]

@Luc Germain No.

[@egregiousregis8429]

@@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache More like Witch-King of Angmar, Mouth-of-Sauron, in general Peter Jackson's chosen designs for LotR. You know, it's obviously otherwise inspired, from a few other (well-known) things than the one thing you stare at for decades without pause...

[@maikomax01]

When it comes to Animated Movies and Comics, DC really stomps

[@jakebinns806]

Yeah just watched apocalypse war , and wow what a little film well had me gripped and the gore in it is asome lol bit sad for animated movies with the deaths like but also brilliant.

[@mrbeard3583]

Jake Binns pop

[@neptune8660]

Meh, comics are on par with Marvel imo. Variant and Image are just as good as well, just underrated. DC does own animation though, while Marvel owns live action films by a long shot.

[@givemethecardboardplease3903]

When Disney eventually buys DC (It's gonna happen eventually) I really hope they'll have the DC writers make Marvel animated movies and the Marvel live action writers make the DC movies

[@tonymalagon9644]

@@givemethecardboardplease3903 that won't happen ever.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

*The Batman Who Laughs:* _breathes_ *fan in the background:* "OH MY GOD, HE'S SO COOOOOOL!" *The Batman Who Laughs:* _shows up_ *fan:* "AGH! HE'S SOOOOOOOO COOOOOOOL!"

[@jesuscruz2068]

Just Some Guy with a Mustache: exists Fans:Omg hes so cool!!!!! Just Some Guy with a Mustache: comments somewhere unexpectedly Fans: OMG HES SO COOL!!!!

[@mex321]

@@jesuscruz2068 Are you familly of Jessica Cruz?

[@ATSHAH]

@@mex321 her twin maybe..

[@respawnzepic4812]

You’ve been everywhere for the past 3 years what the

[@neondrave4796]

Your a true man of culture

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Now the Bat who laughs looks more like The Mouth of Sauron!

[@taylorfreet9708]

And what is this, Isildur’s heir?

[@Tomha]

I have a token I was bidden to show thee *pulls out Supermans S*

[@azureheart2846]

I’m glad to know I wasn’t the one who thought that.

[@LowellLucasJr.]

@Mark Rogers yeah I know( I read Judge Dredd too lol) but his new " LORD" design makes him look like a certain speaker of Mordor.

[@oshinvats7304]

Taylor Freet well, I mean Aragon did lead a ghost army. Batman uses an army of the dead.

[@ibeethatoneguy7807]

I don't care how well Marvel does in the movies they'll never catch up to DC stories n animation in my opinion.

[@DaMonkas556]

Facts, Marvel comics haven’t even been close to DC in years

[@neptune8660]

Let’s not go too far

[@jonathancampbell7798]

@one one eh...have you heard the 5G rumors about Dc?

[@Hobbgoblin1]

Agreed.

[@poodle7457]

I think if DC could actually pull of a couple of good live action movies they would blow Marvel away. I just feel like these DC directors try too hard and DC’s live action stuff is never as good as its animated material

[@LSween7573]

This is one of the best evil batman and joker

[@Kizz217]

Lewis Sweeney I really want a The Batman Who Laughs movie

[@orenuwu9914]

i like this character a lot but a movie that portray him as well as this? it will probably be a very f up 18+++++ movie

[@diegoperez-ej8zj]

@@orenuwu9914 yea I honestly don't see this ever being portrayed properly in a movie. Gotta remember the bottom line is money and this in movie form would cut out too much of an audience

[@kingzeus9532]

Facts

[@marv5975]

Have you seen an anime called blood+ or justice league apocalypse war?? Like come on bring it on!!! This will be the century of the Batman Who Laughs story arch.

[@copy801]

Fans: How would we make Wonder Woman Metal for this series? Snyder: Lets make her outfit look like an 80's hair metal band. Fans: Hmm...not bad but don't you think... Snyder: And a chainsaw... Fans: Why would you give..... Snyder: make it invisable and call it the CHAINSAW OF TRUTH! Fans: .....ya know what.....go nuts.

[@robfalgiano]

There is zero fear in the storytelling. Big Respect to snyder.

[@carna-9501]

I'm not even mad about it. Its fucking badass

[@mitchthe3518]

I heard or read that the batcave t-rex might become autonomous, which might result in a t-rex battle with the t-rex batman. I want it to happen

[@matthinton19]

Honestly i was so stoked to see wonder woman with a chainsaw. She's so badass and feel like we should get more brutal kills from here

[@ErectusEnormous]

That's metal

[@CinematicClips2]

I am not gonna lie. As a marvel fan, dc can make some insane comics.

[@hackerbrinelam5381]

Yeah, I hope Marvel does too

[@JunkyardGod]

Marvel's just full of SJWs.

[@collt091]

JunkyardGod your right ngl

[@jayyadav1610]

Really don't wanna start a war but over the years marvels comic quality has gone really bad

[@horribleperson9531]

@@jayyadav1610 s n o w f l a k e a n d s a f e z o n e

[@FLStyle]

I'm looking forward to seeing how they tie this clusterfuck of different stories together. Reading the Justice League fighting Perpetua while Batman and Superman were also fighting Batman Who Laughs while Dr Manhattan was running around was nuts.

[@sloopy5672]

“I don’t dance either, but I’d make an exception in your case” If batman started dancing I’d lose it

[@themostbritishpersonalive868]

I would like to see batman flossing/an actually dance on the batman who laughs grave

[@mr.e9502]

Have you ever danced with the Batman in the pale moonlight?

[@muhammadnorhanif]

would you imagine batman twerking

[@CygnusTheSilly]

@@muhammadnorhanif NO JUST NO

[@xerothedarkstar]

It's called the Bat-usi, get some culture fellas.

[@gerrymcwilliam]

How to make the Batman who laughs even cooler? Add Lord to his name 😂😂😂

[@ThatRandomEncounterGuy]

Or King. Or is that going too far?

[@cheesedgrill2148]

And milk him like DC is I mean what

[@narutofan08nd12]

I prefer Kaiser if it was up to me

[@SandMan1998]

@@narutofan08nd12 emperor

[@omegasupreme1970]

more spikes and leather chaps with catwomans heels and whip LOL

[@johnaskings527]

No one. Absolutely no one. Snyder: We need a dinosaur Batman.

[@johnlawful2272]

A lot of bat dinosaur commissions coming

[@nasmboyd1573]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@karlwandji5901]

Also snyder: oh yeah we definitely need a naked blue man version of batman you dig😏😏

[@Watch-0w1]

@@karlwandji5901 maybe we get another batman penis controversy

[@robfalgiano]

Just as it should be. The surprises are fun and genius.

[@dleon215]

He who laughs last doesn’t laugh harder than the Batman who laughs!

[@shaielferia6182]

Que

[@Grav3s07]

Que

[@chimeraproject9481]

Laughing

[@hawkevick9184]

It doesn’t count as killing if you’re killing yourself! Arris.

[@rigzinbhutia7467]

It's suicide.

[@jonathancampbell7798]

thats suicide and its illegal

[@hawkevick9184]

But it isn’t suicide since it also ins’t you. It’s complicated when I think about it.

[@daniell5740]

@@jonathancampbell7798 I mean its not suicide if its you from another dimension

[@justinjohnson1360]

Can we get a history of dr. Psycho. He is so funny on " harley quinn " 😂😂😂

[@tomtripp5417]

I'm not 100% but I think he's a wonder woman villian?

[@Gh3387]

That’s the only place he’s funny

[@jimmoryaty6903]

He is a pretty creepy Wonder Woman villain from what I know.

[@justinjohnson1360]

@@tomtripp5417 yeah he is. His back story is really f ed up

[@justinjohnson1360]

@@jimmoryaty6903 yeah in the comics, he did some pretty messed up stuff

[@jonathancampbell7798]

8:45 I don't know how raising zombies makes it the most batman thing ever xD

[@shadowknight2171]

This story sounds awesome! I really want to start reading the main continuity comics but comics are expensive and there is so many stories I don't know where to start without being confused.

[@OGTEXAS]

Broo why haven't they made a animated movie about the batman who laughs yet he's such a badass and terrifying character.🤘🤘💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@protophantom8973]

Batman with a black lantern ring? Yup I’m all in for this!!!

[@10yrs.istillcantthinkupawi11]

MAN, how do you guys keep up with all of this? This is insane to keep up with. I love comics, both MARVEL and DC, but I don't consistently read them as I don't usually have time or the funds to purchase books (which reminds me, HOW DO YOU ALL AFFORD TO READ ALL OF THESE? WHERE ARE YOU GETTING YOUR MEDIUMS?). Seriously, how the fk are you all so kept up to date with all the going on's; the financial burden alone, plus the time being consumed, not to mention keeping track of multiple continuities, it's absolutely insane. Much respect and envy to those that are able to do all of this. I watch these synopsis videos whenever I can, but every time I do, I have zero idea what is being talked about before going into them, as I have no context to go off of. I basically just sit while ingesting mass amounts of information, that makes zero sense to me seeing as I barely understand what's happening, considering as i stated before, I have no background knowledge of the events that have led to the moment in question. I then leave the video being more confused then I was going in, and yet enthralled in this completely random information, that will drive a burning question deep into my soul, that will probably never be answered, as I won't ever see the final conclusion for myself...

[@SquidlyFishBeans]

Death metal is so convoluted. This is strength and still force levels of convoluted.

[@ThatRandomEncounterGuy]

The Batman Who Laughs is a really exceptionally creative, awesome, and terrifying Batman villain and it’s always awesome to see him popping around. However, by that same token, I’m kinda hoping that DC doesn’t start overplaying him as a character to the point people start getting sick of him.

[@theeric]

I can’t say it enough, Batman is Forever ♾

[@spencerthefrankenstein8291]

If wonderwoman harness both connective energy and crisis energy at the same time, that would be awesome.

[@mostafafarweez3161]

WOW :) What an incredible issue and what an amazing explanation from Wally West :) Can't wait for the next issue :)

[@187pennywise]

This is the best DC comic series I have ever read !!! I’m a MARVEL comic reader since 1981 when I was in 1st grade. I have put down everything I was reading 📖 to catch up on this DC series. Bravo 👏 DC writers and everyone who had a part in this series.

[@rampageking1128]

I'd say this is the best coming out of 2020👌

[@markmolino6091]

This issue is the direction DC Animation should go next after JL Darksied Apocalypse. Who agree

[@yugaldixit5210]

I like when he says anything insane and then explain by saying “because, Batman”

[@abrahamgonzales1888]

Man,I love Batman who laughs and it’s a great idea,but they really are milking it

[@egregiousregis8429]

Ayye, glad to see someone with a functioning brain.

[@nazlo5157]

Dr. Manhattan Wally West vs. Dr Manhattan Bruce Wayne

[@justaguyonyoutube1937]

Dc know how to make grear comic book stories i swear.

[@robfalgiano]

The twists and turns of the narrative are brilliant, surprising, and fun. BWL’s plan to become a Dr. Manhattan is equally brilliant. WW taking out the BWL was fantastic too. Kudos to the creators. Great stuff all around.

[@azymondiaskingofthedragons2897]

I'd REALLY love to see Sgt. Rock play a big role in this story

[@robfalgiano]

I think you’re gonna get your wish. I’m just wondering if they’ll give him a cyborg lower half...

[@ZanaTheBatPony]

I'm surprised no one has referred to the Batman Who Laughs as Bat-Joker at this point, although I've been calling him that ever since that name popped into my head.

[@epsilonendary]

This is going to be one hell of a ride

[@m.y1152]

I literally just read metal, personally one of my faves.

[@bobbateamanthegreatdruid]

Please continue this for every DM issue

[@lettucemaster6832]

I love this channel. It always brings me Happiness

[@Johnny-jb6lx]

Will you cover every issue of this series?

[@ninaadsaxena]

Please do the other issues as well as soon as they drop

[@ブラクマト]

Batman saying “ rise “ then showing his black lantern ring was so fxcking badass

[@harshpratapsingh5284]

I want to see a joker who cry

[@koonehkun6404]

I want to see The Joker who Giggles

[@SandMan1998]

Joker who serious

[@nut9978]

Joker who mad

[@oscarortiz1529]

The Joker Who Doesn’t Laugh. He does all sorts of evil things to find something humorous enough to make him laugh but never could. There’s no line he’s willing to cross since his ultimate goal is to laugh out of sheer jealousy that every other multiverse joker gets to laugh. His origin could involve some being that takes this ability away from him

[@nut9978]

Oscar Ortiz ok

[@erieperry8241]

Essentially Lord Batman Who Laughs pulled a Kefka Palazzo. Can this dude get any cooler??!

[@oscarortiz1529]

He’d be the one to do it

[@anthonyp7051]

This is why comics are sometimes best left on pages

[@anshulsingh7663]

The black lantern ring was THE best part of this comic. Just hope they push that plot forward. A DC Metal X Blackest Night/Brightest Day story would be *Awwwwwwesooooome*.

[@lokeshdv8278]

Manhattan batman are you kidding me? How the league gonna win against him It's the mind and will of batman with the power of Manhattan It's the craziest thing I've heard in my life

[@TheIncredibleHim]

They brought the BLACK LANTERN RING BACK!!!!!! Blackest Night is my favorite arc of all time. This is gold!

[@Palindrome..]

Is it weird that I want the batman who laughs to win

[@johnrobbins4496]

Best justification ever: Because...Batman.

[@CrazyJodice]

Is anyone else hoping this is going to be the basis of the next series of DC Animated films

[@feihong8274]

Wow,this great series gets even better even more exciting

[@ZombieMaster420]

What a fire first issue. Love all the new costume designs. Wonder Woman and Aquaman look fucking dope

[@ramadaboss5689]

I’m going to be honest and say I’m kind if tired of the batman who laughs.It’s not that he’s overstayed his welcome it’s just that he’s being overused at this point

[@spacepopestu]

there are parts of him that are truly fascinating, but so so much of him is pure poochie

[@koshishko28]

Ya all are just bitching around nothing else

[@TheSwordfish009]

If it's true that The Batman Who Laughs now has a Manhattan body which is compromised of pure quantum energy, then that means his decision-making is no longer influenced by Joker toxin This Batman is now acting based on his actual beliefs and not from mental illness. Maybe he always was?

[@AMFOS22]

This one comic had Bruce Wayne as: An animatronic T-Rex A Black Lantern And Doctor Manhattan And we look at it like: "Yeah, makes sense. He's Batman."

[@quentinfogger5755]

What would have happened if we saw the Dark knight metal event taking place in the Arrow verse a big crossover event? Do you think we will see an animated movie or TV show based on it?

[@jprice6419]

Lord Batman..hey my wife calls me that and sometimes Laughs at me 2.

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

WHAT THE FIRCK THAT RING MOMENT SHOCKED ME ITS AWESOME

[@josephlowry4320]

This looks badass to read dude plus the Chainsaw of Truth is awesome!

[@milesmack2798]

I swear to god the fact there's an animatronic t-rex Batman is the stupidest awesomely ridiculous thing I have ever heard and I fucking love it.

[@bluekirby64]

So is The Batman who Laughs dead or is he still alive

[@Artimata]

You remember that narrator said all the evil knightmare batmen will be alive as long the original justice league remembers them so in short she just knocks out batman who laughs for now he will return by using a dr. Manhattan batman.

[@newdawnalex]

You're awesome bro. This stuff is just so awesome.

[@santiagoolascuaga8062]

I swear im getting tired of how the new comics just give us more details from the past instead of moving forward

[@Cervando]

Did you watch the same video as the rest of us?

[@ModestEgg]

I think he has a point, I mean so much of DC's stuff over the pas few years has been about trying to bring back old continuity while all the various writers and series ignore and contradict each other.

[@Cervando]

@@ModestEgg Even if that were true, it isn't the case on this story line

[@ModestEgg]

@@Cervando Yeah it is, previews for issue 2 have showed the reintroduction of the JSA, even though that already happened in Doomsday Clock, Hawkman and Justice League.

[@c.z.johnson3266]

I know I've said this before, but a Variant Discord server would be AMAZING!!

[@kostisbeckiaridisstratilak8578]

Batman uses a back lantern ring to make an army to fight another army of evil batmans Me: Am I dreaming?

[@sagnikghosh25]

The Batman who Laughs - the visor, the ability, the storyline❤️❤️

[@IcarusFallz]

Another reason why DC comics > Marvel comics.

[@apoorvgharde9374]

Keep em coming! Love your videos!!

[@andyabdullah3324]

Wooooow Metal. Damn, this is crazy on so many levels. They've explained it very clearly and straightforward so that we can enjoy this event more. METAL Man.

[@KingNerdius]

please keep us up to date on these stories

[@morclutenent8822]

I can't wait for the next video about this series. Although I love marvel comics a bit more. This series blows my mind.

[@pratikraut6354]

I want a full Death Metal animated series. That'll be soooooo cooool

[@dinocha0s]

Black lantern bats vs dr manhattan bats....holy shitteru this shall be glorious!

[@whitecat1441]

One need to have high IQ to understand Rick n Morty *also* One need to have high Imagination to created Death Metal Series

[@rhyswilliams9534]

Was that a Sgt Rock torso? Damn haha this looks crazy.

[@robfalgiano]

Yep, half a Rock has been recruited. Like he said, because Batman.

[@kepler1175]

“Just in case, because Batman” yes

[@isabeltfriasg]

Now we finally know what Lantern would Batman be, I knew he couldn't be a Green Lantern, he can't never overcame the fear of his parents' death. And also, Wayne's don't fall down. WE RISE!!!!

[@LuisHernandez-dz1md]

I cannot wait to get this volume book

[@dwaynejones9504]

hey big fan of the channel you guys do a great job, the content is always solid and entertaining, please keep up the great work. And let me say "Dude, I love your shirt!" Where'd you get it? I gotta get me one or two.

[@KimiruLVR]

There already was an elseworld story about Batman merging with Etrigan, set in a medieval gotham. It's a pretty good read, too. :o

[@vampyr69]

I don't even read DC comic books but this gave me goosebumps!

[@biiyen8458]

An invisible chainsaw? Batman as the Black Lantern? Wally as Docto Manhattan? Yeah, I'm reading this thing from the start.

[@DeathBYDesign666]

As a death metal music fan I got excited about a death metal batman, then I found out it's the title of the comic and got disappointed for a moment... Then I realized it's a comic called "death metal" and got really excited again. Not going to pretend that we death metal fans aren't also nerds at heart.

[@nii_t]

If you ask me, it's time they updated their "Alternate Versions of Batman" video, which they posted in May, 2015.

[@nathaniel6210]

Dr manhattan batman is probably the coolest thing i have ever heard

[@sagetheherb1741]

BRO!!!!! I’m loving this

[@Death_Korps_Officer]

Man, Earth-22 can't catch a break. First their own Superhero civil war and countless deads. Then Superboy Prime. And now, Lord Batman who laughs and Perpetua just obliterated that Earth.

[@fadel_afandi_kelas_d4012]

BAT FAMILY BAT FAMILY BAT FAMILY

[@muhammadcoley]

😢, crying cuz i love this channel

[@saisiddharth7271]

I think zack snyder was given the apocalyptic world idea in batman v superman by scott snyder to tease death metal . May be even adapted into a movie storyline. Will lucky to get that movie

[@pancakemcgee8853]

A Dr Manhattan Batman sounds meta and hella dangerous

[@minatodroger7890]

My boy Prime is essential to the multiverse i fucking love it. So the source/Presence is the creator of perpetua and her people so glad they cleared that up. Man i hope Prime and Mandrakk and darkseid show up to the help and kill this pretender for the ultimate evil.

[@thisisbradleyt]

Jonah Hex rising from the dead was bonkers. This is like... Going all out

[@sauravghosh7064]

some times dc metal and batman who laugh gives me a headache 😅😅😅 this is the most complex and amazing storyline ever written in DC universe

[@ayoifeoni]

I think the DC Universe is going crazy-wild-bonkers and I'm loving it!!!

[@macorol-sina]

This is was I was waiting for