Mark Hamill as The Joker performing Batman's eulogy from Batman the Animated Series

[@tristanholmes1958]

This monologue hits very differently today. RIP Kevin Conroy, you and Mark Hamill defined these legendary characters for an entire generation.

[@joshs3775]

It's a sad day for anyone that grew up watching these

[@rebekahcrum6050]

I know someone who can take Kevin Conroy place and help Mark Hamill Michael Keaton

[@tagreene06]

I said the same thing

[@rebekahcrum6050]

@@tagreene06 I'm glad you agreed you should say something to Hollywood

[@tagreene06]

@@rebekahcrum6050 oh I meant about what Tristan said about the monologue

[@dm6182696]

I can't believe Warner Brothers threatened to sue Mark Hamill for quoting the animated series in this video. That's like telling George Lucas he can't say "May the force be with you."

[@Anti-HyperLink]

It's not, though

[@Kinseliplier]

@@Anti-HyperLink Yeah it is.

[@Kinseliplier]

That's Like That Pete Holms Skit Where Pete Holms Played The Mens Wearhouse Guy And The Joke Was That He Wasn,t Legaly Allowed To Say Your Gonna Like The Way You Look i Garuntee it. Lol

[@Anti-HyperLink]

@@Kinseliplier No, it's actually fucking not. Mark Hamill didn't create the Joker.

[@RackedandStacked]

i dont think he can lol

[@j.a.george9229]

He looked at that script once in that whole bit. ONCE. The man is a force of nature.

[@KifFaNSAufFaN]

what? that eulogy is 2min long. everyone should be able to speak it without looking in a script after a bit training

[@j.a.george9229]

@@KifFaNSAufFaN Might I add that this is after 20+ years? Decidedly not dedicated to "training"?

[@KifFaNSAufFaN]

@@j.a.george9229 the generation of my grandmother still knows poems they learned 70 years ago in school

[@j.a.george9229]

@@KifFaNSAufFaN A couple of rhyming lines that are much more ingrained in the public consciousness than a scene from a 20 year old cartoon not exactly known for its one-liners. My point still stands.

[@Bruhtatochip742]

With how long he's been Joker, it's so cool to see him remember the lines.

[@lawrence31415]

He was vengeance, he was the night, HE WAS BATMAN... R.I.P. Kevin Conroy EDIT: I'm glad this comment helped pay respect to Kevin's passing in November 2022. I also want to take a moment to honor Harley's voice actress Arleen Sorkin who passed away on August 24th, 2023. Without her, we would have never had the cute, energetic, and mentally insane character that we have grown to love and occasionally sympathize over the years. Let's offer our condolences to her beloved Joker aka "Puddin' "

[@jeffreymodesitt3345]

This hits different now. The Clown Prince of Crime will never truly be complete again without his Dark Knight to battle.

[@lawrence31415]

@@jeffreymodesitt3345 11/11/2022 is officially the day that the clown cried 😢 But the legendary battle between the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime will be known for generations to come!

[@Wolfy39565]

best batman ever

[@damondelgado4603]

...still is!

[@SirJenti]

He still is! Forever our Batman

[@SecretFantasyConsole]

This hits different now. RIP Kevin Conroy. The best Batman of all time.

[@Kas58223]

Kevin Conroy was my Batman and Mark Hamill was my Joker

[@walterkoziol3822]

Well said!

[@18Noobasaurus]

Had to watch this after hearing about the passing of Kevin Conroy. R.I.P to an absolute legend.

[@pupcornnerd]

Same ! Thought of this as soon as I heard the news! RIP to the night! To the bat!

[@nekronprime26]

"This disgusting mound of hyena filth, WHO'S NOT FIT TO LICK THE DIRT FROM MY SPATS!" *awkward silence* "But I digress." *laughter* THAT is being an excellent actor. If you can creep out someone and make them laugh a second later, you are doing your job right.

[@kirara2516]

Lucifer Morningstar you're not so bad yourself Mr. MorningStar. 😈😉

[@ivantheterrible2594]

What are spats?

[@kirara2516]

Ed Regis it's a fancy way to say shoes, or the bottom of your shoes, if I remember right.

[@mraymondvillamor9891]

@@ivantheterrible2594 Spats are white [or other light material] that where worn over shoes. They were common in late 19th and early 20 the century, amongst the rich and well to do to protect their shoes from the mud and grime of the city streets. They are often synonymous with 'mob' or 'gangster' attire of the 20's and 30's.

[@legionaireb]

One of my favorite bits about this line is that when Joker says 'SPATS!!' he spats.

[@gearsmashking6880]

Knowing that Mark and Kevin were very good friends in real life, it hits different now that the Bat really is gone now. Rest well, Mr. Conroy and thanks for the childhood memories.

[@Santabandicoot]

RIP Kevin Conroy. No one will ever play Batman like you did. Like Hamill is the Joker, you will always be the Batman.

[@lisettegarcia7013]

Just like how Grey Griffin is Catwoman and Tara Strong is both Batgirl and Harley Quinn.

[@xlyesterdaylx]

it's almost surreal to hear that voice coming from him.

[@1014p]

xlyesterdaylx had no idea he was the joker till the new Star Wars movie.

[@dogsarefab]

Yes it is so strange hearing the voice come out of his mouth not the joker but what a fucking legend!!!

[@Keyofshadow13]

"Well that was fun! Who's for Chinese?" I was dying after that line!

[@takineko]

Keyblade Knights It's really funny in the show too because he just murdered a dude and shed a tear for Batman

[@joeyzapata6786]

It just furthers hows the amazing dynamic between Batman and the Joker.

[@MarkEdwardRom]

im always up for Chinese!

[@andrucruz3751]

😂😂😂....😯oooh Chinese food 🤔that actually does sound good to eat right now....😋

[@proud2bpagan]

@@andrucruz3751 I wouldn't do it,dude...you'll back on this site in less than 2 hrs! ;)

[@leorojas6390]

This monologue hits us deep now that Kevin has passed away. R.I.P Kevin Conroy, you were the best batman out of all the batmen here today.

[@Eliezeraugust0]

If had his voice I would be in jail for making too many annoying calls

[@topdog2007]

Eliezer Bautista lol i would every day wake up walk to my mirrior and do the joker laugth

[@montanus5661]

+Eliezer Bautista I would do Joker's "Hehehahahahahaha" from the beginning of Arkham Asylum in every phone call.

[@topdog2007]

Chancellor Freakazoid yep yep

[@BBR-rd7iy]

Eliezer Bautista I'd answer every single telemarketing call lol.

[@damotoneko1500]

*+Eliezer Bautista* I would go get a career in announcement and order pizza with that voice. "Attention all shoppers! The mall is closing in 20 minutes. Better hurry, i rigged it to explode in less than 10. HAAAHAHAHAHA- Oh, and working boots are 10% off, And they call _me_ crazy!"

[@kassieclemmons9719]

Mark Hamill the best Joker that lived

[@itatsuuchiha96]

Agreed

[@darrylwallace2428]

Amen to that

[@mauriciosalinas8041]

true true

[@kyleroberts4928]

+Darryl Wallace Heath Ledger would give mark a run for his money

[@darrylwallace2428]

Kyle Roberts Heath Ledger was great no question about that. But In Anime Mark Hamill is the greatest voice actor for the Joker.

[@CoolShot906]

Love it when he "feels" every second of his act as a Joker, he's a legend!!

[@Rikalonius]

Mark Hamill is the Joker. His run as voice actor of that character has been stunning, and so has the writing. Joker was never more threatening, more terrifying, even under Jack Nicholas, than he was under Mark's orations.

[@MTTT19]

Heath Ledger and Jack Nicholson were great. But Mark Hamill is defiantly the GREATEST!

[@Cluv22]

Amen!

[@topdog2007]

Matt Thornton don't froget kevin covelyen is the mother fucking batman!

[@BuckingBadger]

*Conroy

[@FlAw88]

*definitely

[@wright5328]

Heath Ledger is the best real Joker Mark Hamill is the best animated joker

[@Tahkaullus01]

Hamill. You...are my number one...guy!

[@gbtubin]

Good one!

[@Squishy_Seal]

Yeah great reference !

[@dudeimtellingthetruth]

Someone must be so proud to be pointed at by Mark Hamill during this monologue

[@djmocha7]

That person: "My life was threatened by Mark Hamill! I'm somebody now!!" Hahaha..

[@legionaireb]

@@djmocha7 Yeah, Sid the Squid. I think I'd rather be a nobody.

[@Squishy_Seal]

I would scream outta joy XD

[@adampoole948]

oh man. Mark Hamill is the joker.. not just the voice.. he's is the character in real life i swear... no one will ever do as a great a job as being the voice of joker as Mark Hamill

[@te9797]

Rest in peace Batman. Your mark on us all will live on. I got to meet Kevin Conroy last year at Boston comic con and though I didn't have any money for an autograph he was so kind and just let me gush over how much the show and he meant to me. There is now a huge hole in the world that can't be filled. Rest in peace Kevin Conroy

[@LadyKattrina84]

Regardless of the camera being badly aimed at times, the great thing about Hamill is you can look away from the screen, hear his voice.. and STILL see Joker. I LOVE HIS JOKER!!!

[@BrxIghtside]

when hamill passes I hope kevin conroy does his eulogy in batman voice

[@Soulmaestro2088]

I'm sure Kevin would shed a tear.

[@djmocha7]

Whoa now, let's jump off that bridge when we get to it..

[@donniemontoya9300]

Shhhh. We don't talk about that.

[@marcosflores4441]

Don't you put that evil on me Ricky Bobby don't you do it

[@shanedaley6236]

djmocha7 same same

[@jayala1992]

Harly Quinn: You know what Mr. J, you really know how to put the FUN in FUNERAL ❤️

[@GBmovieluv]

I often wonder about the chemistry Arleen Sorkin and Mark Hamill had behind the scenes

[@cf-4233]

@@GBmovieluv She's married to Christopher Lloyd, so she's got a thing for actors in iconic 80's science fiction movies.

[@adrienneflowersscott9290]

@@cf-4233She passed away in 2023 😢 She was truly wonderful in the animated series.

[@cf-4233]

@@adrienneflowersscott9290 I was very saddened by her loss. She was such a great person.

[@Khaotic_Reign]

This hits very different today..god it’s so heart wrenching..and Joker doesn’t have Batman anymore..RIP Kevin Conroy, the best Batman there ever was!🙏😢💔

[@santanu-fr]

RIP Kevin Conroy. The Batman voice I grew up watching, morning 9 am before going to school.

[@phallen_1]

I came looking for this after hearing of Kevin Conroy's passing. I feel there is no better eulogy.

[@purpseatpeeps8641]

Video’s over ten years old, yet every comment was posted after November, 2022. Rest In Peace, Kevin Conroy. Vengeance, Night, Batman.

[@kennethjames9999]

My childhood flooding back. Watching Batman TAS was one of very few joys I had. The best escape from life even if it was for only 30 minutes at a time.

[@Subatomic_Glue]

The way he embodies the character is just amazing. He'll never get the credit he deserves but god damn he's amazing as Joker.

[@inevitable48]

Never get the credit he deserves? What in the fuck is this? He is revered as The Joker. Do you want statues in every city? Flags waving in memorial? Lmao underrated. Holy.

[@jaylittle6465]

So great! He puts so much into these, and we all know he could get away with much less. It feels like he’s feeding off of the fun in the role as much as he is the enjoyment of the audience.

[@albert09]

"Well that was fun! Who's for Chinese?" That always cracks me up! A great onliner!

[@MadDadLad]

Mark Hamill. A Master Jedi and voice of one of the most loved, if not THE most loved villains of all time!

[@georgehouliaras7239]

the 2 dislikes are Batman and Alfred XD

[@BuckingBadger]

Jason and Barbara followed suit

[@s.l.thecoffeeaddict1657]

Along with Damian, Stephanie...

[@squidtron-ck9rq]

and we're onto the full bat family now.

[@guilotalbert]

Add the gcpd

[@deucespades9416]

George Houliaras the 17 dislikes are batman, alfred, robin, batgirl, gorden, loeb,gambel,grissam,ekcard, vicki vale, racheal, dent, reporter Knox, maroni, common, loaf security dude , and BOB THE GOON

[@phillipayoung10]

Who could duplicate this iconic cartoon characters voice and the acting legend behind it? NO ONE!! This voice has a place in TV cartoon history as the G.O.A.T !!! PERIOD!!!

[@vwin9112]

Suddenly…this stops being ironic and just…sad. RIP Conrey…may the knight look over your soul. You and Hamil will be the greatest take on Batman and joker

[@shadow_raven1983]

Is it me or is the guy in the chair watching Mark with utter awe?

[@nightshadedreams2989]

not to mention uneasy, he really looked like he was enjoying every second of it

[@joeohms4274]

I know I would be

[@grantheming1975]

Today this video should be watched. RIP Kevin Conroy

[@stefanfilipovits9221]

Mark Hamill may be the best Joker of all time.

[@bavtie1]

"may be"? I think you misspelled "is"...

[@idlannuaim542]

+Bastiaan Wiltjer typical mistake

[@buinhat9229]

Lol I agree, and would like to add "and always will be" after "is" too

[@futoijosei]

May be? You mean is.

[@theberensman4051]

Stefan Filipovits YEAH RIGHT UP THERE WITH HEATH LEGER

[@futoijosei]

Hamill is a legend. His Joker is forever.

[@jamesharrod5095]

wish he had done more of the laugh. Mark Hamill will always be the voice of the Joker as far as I'm concerned.

[@antoinehicks2681]

I'm here because Kevin Conroy just died today. And I'm hearing what joker would literally say at his funeral

[@charlesincharge7891]

maybe this is sacrelige, but damn he sounds even better here than he did doing it on BTAS. Mark's Joker = like fine wine!

[@FlapNasty3]

Well of course, at this point in time he has had time to perfect this character, and in a way, portray him how he feels he should be. Batman:TAS was more child hearted and less seious, but this....OOOOHHHH BOOYY!!

[@guitarman0365]

+Charles Incharge well ya he is much older here and has found new ways to work on the voice..I like his arkham series voice better than the animated series as well. You just get better at things the longer you do them no different for voice acting.

[@ForeverDegenerate]

+Charles Incharge Not sacrilege at all. With age, his voice has deepened. Personally, I like the deeper, gruffer Joker voice. I like my Joker creepy and scary. It's why his portrayal of Joker in Batman Beyond Return of The Joker is my favorite. :D

[@Paulafan5]

The Joker voice is more natural now, like how Dan Castellaneta's Homer Simpson evolved over the years... I really want him to play the Joker in a live action feature. Maybe him and Kevin Conroy as older versions of the characters having one more meeting.

[@angam101]

For some reason, I think Kevin would appreciate this at his funeral.

[@FaysalIsGoated]

“Without Batman, crime has no punchline.” That’s why Joker is the greatest DC Villain Of all time. Edit 11/11/2022: Kevin Conroy has sadly passed away RIP🥺🌹

[@wilsonjonah]

I do wonder, though... did he mean their enmity was the punchline? Or was Batman himself the joke?

[@bu69]

Now batman gone for real :

[@FaysalIsGoated]

@@bu69 I know. RIP Kevin Conroy🥺🌹

[@CircuitReborn]

RIP the caped crusader

[@Nin37373]

It hits differently now 😔

[@gamerzero7735]

Best way to end a Eulogy: "Well, that was fun. Who's for Chinese?"

[@TotalTech2.]

This hits *SO* *MUCH* *HARDER* Now that we know that Mark Hamil will never play the Joker again out of respect for Kevin Conroy

[@rockmacher]

Today 10/11/22 Kevin Conroy the voice of Batman passed. I feel there is no better tribute to him than this

[@PaulW_ftPAULK]

Hello from 2022....rest in piece, Kevin Conroy.

[@Flamyll]

The views on this video are about to skyrocket.... RIP Kevin Conroy.

[@DYLAN328]

This means more now that Kevin Conroy because today is truly the day the clown cried

[@OtterloopB]

Rest in peace, Kevin...

[@jasonmiles2819]

Rest In Peace, Kevin.

[@cunningsmile4166]

Ironically enough, the scathing insults in the dialogue are quie appropriate for the disease that took our Batman from us.

[@thedoctor4327]

Rest In Peace Kevin Conroy 😢 … … That said this would be fantastic/heartbreaking eulogy for Mark to give

[@skizz0tty]

Well, well, well... the KZbin algorithm finally brought me some gold. RIP Kevin Conroy, thank you for giving me something to look forward to during a rough patch of my life.

[@1eyeddevil929]

The Bat has passed recently... Requiescat en Pace, Kevin Conroy You're the hero that we deserves

[@bowlofarthritus713]

wont lie, there have been greats to fulfill his role. But Hamil's voice for him will always be my favorite

[@jamesroad316]

Heath Ledger- The Body of Joker Mark Hamil- The Voice of Joker One day they will learn the fusion dance, and the clown prince of crime will live!

[@Dinaki1998]

jamesroad316 Heath Ledger is far from the body of the Joker. Jack Nicholson could be considered that instead.

[@jameslopez4649]

jamesroad316 YES!

[@zionlion99]

Both Ledger and Nicholson neither have the body or the right face for the Joker. Neither do Leto or Hamill. But all of them did something right with the character. I like them all. The ideal casting choice would be Michael Fassbender IMO: Right face, right body, diabolical smile even without the make up.

[@loltrqll]

jamesroad316 troy baker can do it too

[@neoshenlong]

Fassbender looks far too serious to be the Joker, in my opinion, there's something about his looks that just doesn't fit the Joker's style, I think. It would be interesting, though.

[@brianmata299]

Now this makes me cry since Kevin Conroy has now died at 66, RIP Dark Knight I know the joker and your family are saddened the most 😭 he was the Batman we needed and the hero we and Gotham deserved

[@ReturnofBenjamin]

I like to think that Mark delivered this eulogy at Kevin Conroy's funeral.

[@dagonming1319]

you can see the Joker talking when you are not looking at the screen.. Conroy and hamill is the dynamic duo that will got but did not deserve

[@jamesroad316]

Now i hear this after kevin conroy , THE voice of batman, passing

[@ncdfan]

If Ben Affleck knows what's up he'll direct his own standalone Batman film featuring Mark Hamill as a live action Joker. Dude NAILS it.

[@afonsolucas2219]

I'D BUY 3 TICKETS RIGHT THEN AND THERE IF THAT WAS THE CASE!

[@viktorblack2792]

WHO ELSE knows how to act joker better then Mark Hamill!!??

[@darkmagician2521]

Troy Baker

[@mr.unethical2826]

NCD Fan he could do it. He just needs the purple suit and bam, you got the best live action Joker there will ever be

[@godlygamer911]

hes a little too fat and old

[@antoniodagostino2291]

I remember the interview where he talks about being approached about a project and he asked who's in it and when he's told Kevin he says I'm in, but you don't even know what it is, I don't care ...if Kevin's in it so am i

[@XplodedSynapses]

You are BRILLIANT, Mark.Thank you for everything you've done. We will never be the same without you.

[@SpoookyBooogie]

Just watched the newest Mario trailer...so it's refreshing to be reminded that their are actors who actually put effort into their voice acting.

[@danielappleton153]

He really puts himself into the part !

[@takashiross8553]

Batman was my hero as a child. I must have been Batman for 4-5 Halloweens and the best compliment I ever got on my looks is that I looked like Batman. Kevin, you may now be at rest but your work as Batman marches on. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

[@chrissajanecolmenares8486]

Watching this now after just hearing that Kevin Conroy passed...

[@Djclyve]

Damn, he knew the whole thing by memory

[@badassbillyb]

For those who didn't hear the news kevin conroy, the batman to mark hamills joker , has sadly passed. I can only hope mr hamill gives something similar at mr conroys funeral

[@zenfrodo]

Mark Hamill, putting the fun in funeral...but am I the only one suddenly wishing Cesar Romero was still alive to double-team the Joker role with Mark?

[@Katistic1]

From this angle his movements and smile look just like Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal.

[@amandanies3174]

..."Well, that was fun! Who's for Chinese?" Gets me every time.

[@Joe-ff4if]

I seem to recall this speech from Batman: The Animated Series where a henchman called the squid accidentally kills Batman. I had no idea the Joker from that series was voiced by Mark Hamill

[@axelreboot8475]

Mark should write a variation of this elugoy speech for Kevin's funeral but keep it tasteful and just use his normal voice to remain respectful for Kevin's family and other friends

[@knowlesy3915]

Mr Hamill really seems to love his work and is appreciate his fans.

[@jenbards8425]

Thank You Mark Hamill for making my childhood awesome ^_^

[@michaelsong5555]

I remember that scene like it was yesterday. Batman TAS is one of the greatest cartoons ever conceived. The hard message there is probably one of the reasons why people from that generation is overwhelmingly tougher than the crappy generation we have today.

[@Boatman9867]

RIP Kevin Conroy. You were the Batman I grew up with. You will be missed.

[@DanSolo0119]

Who's watching this after hearing about Kevin Conroy?

[@spinlok3943]

Yep I immediately thought of this.

[@pheenix42]

All this moment needed was somebody in the audience playing 'Amazing Grace' on a kazoo.

[@shadowman2192]

The greatness of this man is overwhelming!

[@chesterbenjaminlane826]

Mark is a talented guy with gift for cartoon voices and I'm still a fan of his work and I always remember him for the rest of my life as a fan of his

[@victorlgcarvalho]

Watchim him doing this gives me the goose bumps... He really should portray the Joker on a movie.

[@SomeBadBadger]

Victor Carvalho that would be awesome, he does play joker in all the batman games which is probably as close as we're going to get lol

[@AuDHDNovaScotian31]

“Without Batman, crime has no punchline”. Joker.

[@shoken4421]

This makes me so sad now,poor bats. We'll miss you.

[@krishnanandpremanand3581]

RIP today is the day Batman lost his voice

[@aggregatejeff]

This man will probably never play a live action version of the joker at this point, and that’s a tragedy

[@abhijithmoody7947]

Wow that voice , goosebumps , legendary

[@reddevil1105]

I’ve been here once a week since this video was uploaded! He’s so fucking good!!!!

[@matthewdevlin4665]

Anyone else notice he just stopped reading the lines?

[@thebloocat]

I guess he came prepared for it but had to just look at it once

[@hassanshah9336]

I used to rewind the eulogy nonstop on VHS, then on DVD, and laugh my heart out. Now it won't feel the same way. RIP Kevin Conroy

[@Pepsimaaaaaan]

this hits different now, on 11/11/2022

[@chrismclean2539]

that man deserves a acadamy award

[@DR4296]

He says in another video that Warner Bros. sent him a "cease and desist" letter after this video got out. What a shame.

[@julianbryantjb]

David Raasch forget that he should always do joker. Pay this man 25 million and be joker in the next Batman trilogy. He isn't luke anymore. Make him a crimelord in gotham.

[@jrhawk0032]

Mark Hamill always looks like he is enjoying the journey of the characters with us. I appreciate that about him.

[@brycenelson7274]

In my opinion Mark Does the best joker voice ever 🤓

[@Clasteau]

And it was just made better by having him be a hallucination in Arkham Knight. Took the creepy to eleven.

[@0penthaughtz]

It's still amazing and profoundly confusing how he can do this voice, so effortlessly.