WORLD'S FINEST Reaction! We've been WAITING for this!

[@benschultz1784]

"Puddin'!" "At this point, he probably is." Geez Bruce, that was dark.

[@lithiumgreen105]

My favorite unintentionally hilarious Batman remark yet. He's got a lot more funny ones in Justice League. :D

[@lordmorklen5166]

Joker would approve, imo.

[@kR-qj7rw]

I love how both of them didnt went for joker, like if he dies he dies

[@duhistoka8226]

Sassyyyy Bats

[@robertphillips213]

It is what he would've wanted.

[@DataCab1e]

Bruce is only hot for Lois because she sounds exactly like his ex.

[@SebMan-e3f]

This is the winning comment. well done.

[@robpettigrew3308]

Took me a second. Good job

[@chainsawboy2388]

I feel like this grammar is intentional but it’s throwing me off lol

[@DataCab1e]

@@chainsawboy2388 Dana Delany voiced Andrea Beaumont in Mask of the Phantasm before returning to the DCAU as Lois.

[@leohino9211]

Which one? He has so many.

[@TrackMaster844]

13:53 - His name’s Bibbo Bibbowski, an old supporting character from the comics who’s a fan favorite.

[@fraidnaught9067]

Fan "Fav'rit"

[@Dante1864]

I remember having this crossover event on VHS as a kid. First time seeing these two icons share the stage outside the comics, same for Lex and Joker. Words can never do this memory justice.

[@lordmorklen5166]

I had it on a CD

[@vincentallen1318]

My 1st time seeing BM & SM together was in Super Friends in the early 80’s. This was so much better, though I appreciate SF.

[@nathancruz9172]

And I saw this on 📀

[@youssefhussein1615]

I actually remember watching a trailer of the Batman crossover of Superman the animated series on my "Batman beyond: Return of the Joker" and "Batman and Mr. Freeze: Subzero" DVDS back when I was younger, and I thought it would be a movie since it was called The Batman/Superman movie, but now I see it was actually four part episodes of the animated series of Superman, and since I'm 19-years-old and I get to learn things I couldn't before, I get to understand a lot of things from the movies and TV shows I've watched, and the things I had grown up with such as learning definitions of words I never heard anyone say and other things like that, and since I got to learn a lot of things in high school which I just graduated from just last month on June 21st, and of course Superman the animated series was never part of my childhood.

[@christianjohnson6451]

This gets me even more hyped for Meg to start justice league and justice league unlimited

[@cmrobbins88]

Or even Batman Beyond

[@lithiumgreen105]

Now THIS is how you're supposed to do a Superman/Batman crossover. This three-parter makes Zack Snyder's film look like an absolute joke. Superman and Batman act exactly how they are supposed to be in "World's Finest", and the story is handled with a level of maturity and depth that "BvS" just lacks. Great reactions and commentary!

[@koushikraja331]

Yeah because having batman one up superman and dating lois is so respectful and cool to both the Characters and not have bruce timm and co be biased towards batman at all.

[@freefall945]

No need to strafe fans of other content. We got both.

[@freefall945]

@@Traveler89_89 disagree. It’s be easier to keep this comment section free from fangroup flame wars if people weren’t throwing grenades to start them, though.

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

@@Traveler89_89 He did not do horribly, Man of Steel and Bvs Ultimate Cut are great. We did not need Mighty Mouse-ish juvenile wish fulfilment live action content, we have things like the DCAU (which, no matter how good, are still Saturday morning cartoons) for that.

[@DarkPaladin24]

I agree. The whole DECU makes the animated shows look more of the masterpieces they as already are.

[@bryancorrell3689]

Bruce just loves Dana Delany, who voices Lois and voiced Andrea Beaumont in Mask of the Phantasm.

[@Bfdidc]

Lex and the Joker are perfect exampless of Lawful Evil and Chaotic Evil meeting.

[@chainsawboy2388]

I don’t feel like Joker in several incarnations including this one can be classified as chaotic evil since he does have some morals and lines he won’t cross.

[@katt-the-pig]

I'm glad this was a three-parter. There's no way they would've been able to explore the dynamic between all these characters in just two parts.

[@webwarrior_08]

We're so close to Batman/Superman: Public Enemies

[@predetor911]

And then Batman/Superman Apocalypse 🤞🏼

[@bangbangchan7665]

YESSSSSS

[@heinrichagrippa5681]

lmao, of course in this superhero tv movie with killer robots and such, of all things, Bruce doing reps on a completely normal chest-press machine would be the most alien thing to Caleb. That's an impressive level of never-stepped-into-a-gym-in-my-entire-life.

[@Jerome616]

LoL

[@tokubenanimations6506]

Fun Fact: Studio Ghibli (who did my neighbor totoro and spirited away) worked on the animation for this, mostly part 2. Part of a deal to get TMS to help them on Princess Mononoke.

[@PhoenixStudios92]

Harley and Mercy beating the shit out of each other never fails to make me burst out laughing!!!! 😆🤣😆

[@Polymathically]

I was lucky enough to watch this when it originally aired. Before Justice League and Unlimited, this was the greatest cartoon crossover ever. I'm glad you finally got to see it.

[@MegMageReacts]

It must've been so exciting, I can't even imagine the build up!!

[@hugomartinez8803]

Harley:Pudding. Batman:At this point he already is. 💀

[@MegMageReacts]

He left no crumbs with that one 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheJjcczz]

Bruce’s original long time love interest Vicki Vale was inspired by Lois Lane although Vicki was a Photojournalist instead of a reporter

[@Karthig1987]

I love the part where joker says there is nothing mere about that mortal or something

[@dawnofthedyl]

Yes! It’s finally time! I’ve been waiting for this and I’m so hyped! I love having Caleb here! It’s so nice to see you guys watch the shows that made me the person I am today! Love you guys❤

[@jarodM6]

The Joker being the worst redesigned DC character in the dcau. So glad they managed to fix his redesign for the Justice League animated series. Rest in peace Kevin Conroy, Arleen Sorkin and Richard Moll. Aka the one and only best definitive Batman, Harley Quinn and Two Face. No one can never replace them as those DC characters and no one can never ever replace Mark Hamill as the Joker

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

I'm sure some would call it blasphemy but Bruce Greenwood does a fair job as Batman's voice. Tara Strong and Kaley Cuoco aren't bad Harleys either.

[@nathancruz9172]

Not to mention that the biddy 👀 joker 🃏 is similar to animaniacs.

[@justinbryan6249]

​@@nathancruz9172 I actually like this Joker redesign. I've seen the old one from BTAS, but this design is my favorite (plus as a 90s kid I grew up with both designs).

[@nathancruz9172]

@@justinbryan6249 that’s good.

[@justinbryan6249]

​@@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps I agree with you, plus the voices from "The Batman" (2004 TV series) and "The Brave and The Bold" cartoons were pretty good versions of the Caped Crusader.

[@NICKatronMC]

I was so overworked with stuff at the time that I missed the reaction I was in SUCH anticipation for... ...and I can't express how much I loved your reactions to this masterpiece

[@Aethon_is_here]

Fun Fact: Lex's voice actor, Clancy Brown, is the same actor for Mr. Krabs. If you listen closely, you can hear it.

[@garethhughes7430]

Supermans afraid of taking what he wants because he's can. He can pretty much always take what he wants. So he never lets himself.

[@callmejacob3234]

Kevin Conroy and Tim Daly really are the World's Finest.

[@Lucas_Carvalho616]

Batman is literally a ninja. To be the best vigilante possible, Bruce perfected himself in all aspects of fighting crime: Psychology, showmanship, escapism, detectivism, espionage, forensics, gymnastics and much more. Regarding martial arts, he trained with the best teachers of each style around the world. He knows at least a little about all of them, took the best of each and created his own fighting style that he taught the Robins and perfected over time. It has been stated several times in the comics that he raised his body to the peak of human physical condicion without any kind of special enhancement.

[@bradyanderson6311]

Spy, not ninja.

[@HobGungan]

If I had a nickel for every time DCAU Bruce Wayne had a character vouced by Dana Delaney lust after him, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.

[@Tambuzi729]

This is the first reaction I’ve seen of yours and the first reaction I’ve seen of worlds finest i loved this as a kid and its great to get reminded. Your analysis of Batman and Superman was so good that’s why i will now follow you keep it up.

[@jasonseipler2665]

I watched this when it premiered on TV. They also showed all 3 parts in a great display of Saturday morning cartoons that are now long gone. As I recall, my aunt, who was and is a missionary in an Albanian orphanage, was visiting us that week, and she watched parts of it with me and was impressed by the episodes. These are just my memories of a great show.

[@batsignal3469]

Justice League and Justice League Unlimited was created because of this successful team-up

[@notavailable8514]

These shows are nothing short of Art, with a capital "A", created by people at the hight of their powers, who genuinely love this universe and these characters, who're bringing them to life for an entire generation, and generations to come. That's why this cartoon stands the test of time. A hundred more years of Superman and Batman could pass, and everyone will still be looking at this series as a blueprint on what to do, and what not to do. It's funny, I remember when Superman and Batman aired weekdays on Kids WB, they alternated between the two shows, and had one single theme song for both that was, of coarse, a banger! If I recall correctly, both Superman and Batman aired new episodes on Saturday mornings, no alternating. They got to share that day. What was great about it was that if there was a week when Superman aired Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Batman aired Tuesday and Thursday, then the next week, Batman would air Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Superman took Tuesdays and Thursdays. They were always treated equally, even by the network.

[@supergirlvideoclips894]

World's finest couple watching World's finest superheroes. 👌

[@brucechmiel7964]

This three part episode was condensed into a made for tv movie.

[@nathancruz9172]

That’s right. They even did Superman the last son of krypton, Justice league : first 3 episodes and last 3 episodes of the 📼 and 📀 movies.

[@Avenger85438]

What I love about this is that both heroes are portrayed as equally capable. In crossovers there's sometimes this temptation to make one look better, or just to do so accidentally, but here both Batman and Superman have both their strengths and weakness on display, letting us see how their different skills compliment the other.

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

Kinda why I like the part when bats says, "you're learning". It seemed like even the writers were finding the balance for this animation.

[@Godzilla-tu2cd]

At last the time has come... The crossover of our childhood is here 🔥🔥🔥

[@MalikBarrow16]

Meg please consider watching Superman & Lois, season 4 starts later this year and you'll absolutely love it.

[@nahthanksno8299]

I second this, it’s near peak Superman

[@MalikBarrow16]

@@nahthanksno8299 She's said she wanted to see a Superman that protects more than just America, and a more established relationship between he and Lois. So I keep posting this comment hoping she'll see XD

[@mysteryman4252]

The twisted thing about the dynamic a More importantly, the line that Bruce says " It's ironic, you know, she likes Bruce Wayne and she likes Superman. It's the other two guys, she's not crazy about." Is that Batman is who Bruce truly is at his core and Clark Kent is who Superman truly is at his in other words Lois likes the masks the two heros put on not their true selves

[@whodatninja439]

Can't wait till you see Justice league unlimited, the Bruce Timm magnum opus

[@mrbig4571]

I’ve waited so long for your reaction to this! This special is the reason I started watching Justice League and other DC stuff

[@Tuning3434]

It is amazing how much fun Harley Quinn was right from the onset. She is an original character created for Batman the Animated Series and based on a performance of Arleen Sorkin her creators seen before. Much to their surprise casting director Andrea Romano casted Arleen Sorkin for the role. Just like Kevin Conroy's Batman, Arleen will always be The Harley Quinn performance in my book.

[@andre1999o]

This is what BvS should have been (and I say this as a guy who liked BvS)

[@samwest1097]

Agreed. I also like BvS, but as a life long DC fan-Worlds Finest is want I really wanted. Their 1st live action team up should’ve felt like a celebration.

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

BvS was intentionally more like the '80s Bats and Supes. No Magpie though.

[@PaulW_ftPAULK]

​@@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps Not the 80's Bat and Supes overall, specifically just Frank Miller's versions.

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

@@PaulW_ftPAULK Nono, it's clear Zack Snyder was setting up the DCEU for not just the Frank Miller stories but also things like A Death In The Family (obviously), The Killing Joke (resulting in Oracle), maybe some version of the Eradicator origins or amnesiac Superman on Apokolips. I suspect he was pressured into doing Doomsday earlier than he had planned.

[@ziadusama755]

Your're gonna LOVE superman/batman: public enemies. Hope caleb is around for that one too

[@Jason5818UI]

Tim and Kevin were the best

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

I hope she does apokalypse also. One of my favorites.

[@bthsr7113]

Bruce may not know Metroplis like Gotham, but criminals can be rather predictable with some patterns being common all over the world.

[@CJ-yf5cr]

"Don't want it to be over?" Well you can always watch the Justice League Unlimited 👍Your going to love it!

[@MegMageReacts]

Can't wait!!!!!!!!

[@williamrobinson4513]

Hopefully you finish the remainder of Superman The Animated Series, first.

[@ThatN7Guy]

My absolute favorite depiction of Batman and Superman teaming up, public enemies and apocalypse are really good solo films as well but this is the first instance of it I ever saw and it will always hold a special place in my heart, so excited seeing you get closer and closer to Justice League :)

[@TheNorthlander]

I do not lie when I say I became a patreon patron to see this full reaction. "Richhh corinthian leatherrrr~" Mark Hamill never disappoints.

[@grandmoffwilhufftarkin4109]

This was one of favorite vhs tapes to watch as a kid, released as “The Batman-Superman Movie” in the late 90s

[@Trekapedia]

Same here. I got it the same day I got the pilot on VHS for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Suncoast.

[@nathancruz9172]

I saw the 📀 from blockbuster.

[@jaredwiggins539]

At least this incarnation of Bat's in this Episode gave this incarnation of Sup's a little heads up about the Kryptonite Statue this incarnation of The Joker earlier stole!

[@LordNifty]

Has she reviewed the S:TAS episode "The Late Mr. Kent" yet?

[@Progger11]

This was my favorite "movie" for awhile growing up. It got released on VHS edited together like a film, and I wore that tape out, I watched it so much. Lol. This brought back great memories!

[@christopherhorton821]

Watch the Episode Knight Time from the Superman the animated series. It's a great episode.

[@thatguy1477]

Yes!! I’ve been waiting for this reaction since you started the animated series. It was great 😊

[@draykohunter6805]

This scratches my itch of seeing Joker and Harley reveling in the madness together. They were so fun in this.

[@jamalbayliss8523]

tears from laughing throughout part 3

[@frenchynoob]

Do we know if she'll watch Justice Leagu & Unlimited at some point?

[@berniedavis6676]

can't wait till you get to Justice Leauge and Justice Leauge Unlimited. the best is yet to come.

[@Frangucci]

I loved watching this on Patreon, it's such a great crossover. And that Joker laugh at the end is on my shortlist of Mark Hamill's best

[@TheNorthlander]

I want to personally thank whoever requested Caleb's presence. He's awesome.

[@Indego84]

I can't wait for you to get to Justice League.

[@rogertemple7193]

It's a bird, it's a plane no it's Meg and Caleb have a wonderful Sunday and Thank You my friends.🐶🦸🦸🐶

[@jamalbayliss8523]

we are here and its time

[@glx3846]

Hi, I enjoyed watching your reaction with my best friend! This episode brings back Nostalgic memories! :) :)

[@taylorcaswell7924]

THIS WAS MY FAVOURITE AS A KID. My best friend and I used to have sleepovers where we’d watch this on VHS and somersault down the stairs in our superman and batman PJs every couple of months. Looking back it’s ridiculous and might explain some back problems but I cherish those memories

[@JHolt_88]

My childhood VHS movie. Who remembers the box art vividly!

[@smdias65]

These episodes were sold as one DVD entitled "The Batman Superman Movie" back in the day, which I bought. I liked "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice," but this is the OG for me.

[@edward18517]

You guys might see the "being with Bruce for Clark not picking up on things" as a great lesson. I've always just viewed it as sickening XD

[@cmrobbins88]

This was such an event for me as a kid. Watched this on Kids WB back in the day.

[@NANDIX2012]

What I love about this movie is that Harley eats it up. She eats Superman, she eats Batman and the Joker!! I WANT A CHICKEN SANDWICH!! Hahaha.

[@TheTurbanator123]

This is THE BEST

[@nathancruz9172]

I remember when, I first saw this world’s finest as the Batman Superman movie on 📀 until I find out that it was actually the 3 episodes of Superman the Animated Series. Also, they did the same thing to justice league secret origins and the last 3 episodes of justice league.

[@TuxedAaron]

Yeah, the whole thing with Lois here was that Bruce was initially cozy-ing up to her in an attempt to get the inside track on Superman...maybe see if he could uncover something Lois might have left out of the papers. But then, he ended up dropping his guard and letting her in further than he'd intended. Some people like this part of the story because Dana Delany, who does the voice for Lois, also did the voice for Andrea Beaumont, Bruce's doomed love interest from "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" and they appreciated that callback. Others look past that superficial Easter Egg and view the angle with Lois as one of the story's weaker elements...which is not really an unfair assessment when one considers that it's really only in the service of giving Bruce and Clark something else to initially fight over, beyond just their philosophical differences. Personally, I can see both sides of the argument, but that's just me.

[@robertphillips213]

I always saw it as Lois' quest to secure a Bruce/Clark threesome, even if it fails she still wins either the hot billionaire or 230 lbs of Mama Kent raised pure Kansas beef. Everyone brings up genii in comics, but say what you will, Lois is lowkey a mastermind only its a social and emotional bent as opposed to technology and tactics.

[@alexlovehall7796]

This what I have been waiting for! I grew up with the VHS tape of this loved it!!

[@shrekisheck2856]

I love lex and joker’s relationship in all media, they’re basically this 😂😒, lex is like a evil version of Batman, I love them so much they’re so cute

[@shrekisheck2856]

@@fynnthefox9078 Fr like it’s not fair, they’re great together, I need them to be in more stuff together

[@metroplex7986]

Anyone else think Meg would enjoy Lois & Clark Superman Adventures with Teri Hatcher and Dean Cain?

[@lordmorklen5166]

Meg, you have to watch Superman/Batman: Public enemies for Peak Clark/Bruce buddy moments.

[@goldenage]

Yes, a slow build. 3 seasons of Batman (and two movies) and 2 seasons of Superman, until they finally met. And it was worth the wait! I buy into the Lois & Bruce relationship. She s a catch, and would attract the billionaire playboy set.

[@mikemat8560]

You need to see Batman meet static shock

[@comicfan1324]

30:33 OK although I understand why Lois is upset, to be fair. She and Bruce have only been dating for like two days. Maybe a week at most. I think he’s allowed to have this secret for a little bit longer

[@BrianLightyear]

That’s not fair 🤣 22:34 This is has to be my favorite reaction and this entire episode. How classic still the best Harley and Joker especially Lois

[@dunringill1747]

The success of this iconic crossover showing hero & villain interactions is what later gives us Justice League Animated Series and Justice League Unlimited Animated Series. Bruce Timm & Paul Dini understood the spirit of superhero / supervillain story telling. Zack Snyder (and a few others) had no clue.

[@krono5el]

More really awesome Supes and Batsty team ups worth checking out are Superman/Batman: Supergirl and Superman/Batman: Public Enemies by legendary artists Turner and McGuiness that were also adapted into animation.

[@LaLiguedesNakamas_4]

You had a fantastic conversation at the end :) You totally understood the characters! The only thing I disagree with is the statement "Superman is easy to beat when you know his weakness". It's not true. Green kryptonite has been around for 80 years and it has never defeated the character. It is above all a screenwriting tool (which never has the same power) which allows the screenwriter to save time when the script needs to slow down Superman to give the adversary time to almost achieve his objective lol But when the screenwriters want Superman to face Metallo, power-suit Lex or another kryptonite man, they do not hesitate to show Superman gaining the upper hand. Because he is not stupid and he is capable of surpassing his limits.

[@DamianVoid]

FINALLY!!!!!! I have been waiting for this ever since the first Superman episode. I was literally thinking the other day, wondering when she was gonna finally watch it and it’s today!! 😂🎉

[@Batlabs96]

I can't wait for you to watch smallville I know you'll love it all

[@williamrobinson4513]

First of all, I am looking forward to you seeing Justice League, but there's a lot more of SUPERMAN that needs to be explored before Justice League. Glad you involved Caleb, who has more knowledge of Batman (this works out great).

[@milkiassamuel780]

I really do appreciate this movie and how great it is seeing Batman and Superman team up together in the the DCAU and show why the two are such a great duo and start their friendship. I also love the team up between Lex and Joker since the both of them are just as entertaining together as Superman and Batman together. The only thing Id say that I don't really love is how this film tries a bit too hard in making Bruce and Lois a couple when we all know Clark and Lois end up better together so, not to mention it kind of makes Bruce a bit of jerk since he's literally stealing Clark's girl in front of him for no real reason. Granted Clark shouldve made his move sooner and not let his insecurities get in the way but than again it's still kinda a dick move from Bruce. Would highly recommend you guys also check out Batman and Superman: Public Enemies which is another great Batman and Superman team up movie that really showcases how strong their friendship truly is

[@mmxxiii9503]

Caleb! Welcome to DCAU, and in good time: World's Finest Episodes. This is going to be awesome

[@Amiya-n3ko]

Pls watch the Justice League cartoon then the Justice League Unlimited series after you finish this show, you’ll love it 🥰

[@johnpittsii7524]

Hope you two are having an great and awesome day

[@RyanRichardsToby]

Great reaction. One suggestion: Toggle the mirror setting on your recording software so that everything is not reversed such as the words on your shirts: srats and anavrin. This also can make the video that you're watching mirror-backwards to your KZbin audience (not in your case, but sometimes). The subtitles might be backwards. The scene might show tenalP yliaD ehT (The Daily Planet).

[@mattperiolat]

“You peaked.” That was the moment that hooked me in for this Supes/Bats pairing. I’m always going to be Supes first, but against Kevin as Bats? Oooof. Love both shows and can’t wait for more.

[@mattschottroff9076]

This is the episode I’ve been waiting for since I started watching your reactions a year ago. So excited for you to get to Batman Beyond and Justice League!

[@vincentallen1318]

I disagree with the women Harley/ Mercy/ Lois having feminist themes. I think it's just good character writing. Glad you 2 enjoyed it. I've seen/ read World’s Finest numerous times. I wish Snyder took this route instead of using elseworld DC stories for the DCEU.

[@macfine]

You'll love the justice league cartoon

[@AliG6252010]

Do you know it never occurred to me after watching this movie for so many years why was the dragon stuck to the table in the first place like did the owner just glue the stand to the table to prevent someone from stealing it, however have not picked up on that?

[@gbone1971]

I think these episodes are where they introduced the new, simplified re-designs too.

[@shwenty1734]

You'd love BATMAN/SUPERMAN: Public Enemies

[@Tim_Drake]

i love this :D

[@Nelson_Win]

Let's go!!! ❤❤❤

[@nataliefaust7959]

Smallville was great, but you should also check out the adorable primetime soap opera Lois & Clark. ♥

[@freefall945]

Awesome, my favourite crossover - Meg/Caleb. Truly world’s finest!

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

Wait, does that mean the DCAU Joker always wears open shoes and no socks or is it a spandex thing?