Origin of Imposter Batman: Batman The Imposter Conclusion | Comics Explained

[@alexandersuder4010]

I think Batman as a character works better outside of the dc universe. His best stuff has always been street level

[@TH3F4LC0Nx]

I agree. That's why I mainly like to read the Black Label stuff. I like it best when Batman is stopping serial killer clowns and gangbangers and not saving the universe from evil aliens and stuff.

[@supershadowfan2000]

@@TH3F4LC0Nx I’m the opposite as much as I like the street level stuff I freaking love it when this normal man trades blows with gods as ludicrous as that sounds

[@patrickimperial579]

Just read the current Batman or Dectective. run. It mostly always has been street level.

[@Justin-li8sx]

Gotta love hardened Batman taking down whole justice league

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

This Batman’s combat level isn’t at the level it will be yet. Clearly hasn’t learned the importance of the Counter or Stun buttons yet. I bet he doesn’t even know how to Quickfire Batclaw.

[@joeclarke7982]

He needs to git gud

[@antondelacruz9362]

To be fair he upped the difficulty so the blue spider sense isnt appearing.

[@alienorca8708]

ultimate difficulty mode he hasn't even unlocked the bullet proof weave for the Batsuit yet.

[@fortinbraxx7249]

He plays on ultra hard difficulty

[@Sumblueguy41]

@@fortinbraxx7249 aite calm down there, Papa Johns

[@doomy1803]

I love how the suit isn’t spandex. He’s almost built like a gothic riot cop

[@AngeryGuy]

I love it,one of few batman suits that actually looks practical and not like a halloween costume,like how many times something bad happened to batman just because he didin't have basic shit on like a gas mask or atleast just basic mouth protection

[@raph8065]

Actually I believe it was the imposter batman who might have saved the ratcatcher during that first encounter and the real batman who interrogate him which is why he said "it was like he didn't know me".

[@mitchthe3518]

Yeah it was, because he said he gave him names of people who deserved it and Bruce went deep tunnel searching

[@thebandwagonfanpodcast]

Mattson Tomlin really put himself up there in goat status with this one. The nuance that he placed in Bruce is fantastic, as was the look into his psychological profile. I enjoy the stories where we see how damaged Bruce is as a person. It helps the character resonate more.

[@jonathanbrown8025]

This series should get more recognition

[@thebandwagonfanpodcast]

Facts. I put this one up there with something like The Long Halloween or Court of Owls.

[@sceon7274]

This run is super recent, give it time

[@jaylenjayden9305]

It will this will be inspiration for the Batman part ll you’ll see

[@brendantarp]

Love this story!!! The ending with Bruce seemingly trying to help prevent villain's mental health decline is so satisfying... I mean I know that's what Arkham is supposed do be for but this time it felt like he personally saw the benefit from therapy and did the right thing rather than let him become a problem for others down the line.

[@SirBobbyDuncan]

Finally a story plot that actually makes sense, or could be realistic.

[@FallenRamen]

Something that’s rare for dc just like a story that isn’t about Batman now and days

[@hacksviper]

it really is refreshing seeing a different side of the Bat and Bruce that we dont get to see as often. But it is even more refreshing to see some villains'' being able to get better because some can probably be truly saved if given time and the right person, but usually its always just lock em up in Arkham.

[@IAmWBeard]

I really like this version of Batman. I'd love to see more.

[@remingtonpenaranda7762]

The writer for this series is writing the batman 2 which is so hype

[@makokx7063]

I like how they pointed out that even with the fake found no one is sure if Batman is a murderer or not. He understood the power of the fear of him maybe killing you when the murders first happened but knew he had to stop him. Now he stopped him and gets to keep the fear buff lol

[@rogerengland2821]

This run takes me back to Batman Year One with its raw and gritty art and story telling, yet stands on it's own two feet for the great work it is. 🦇

[@Matt_El_Comicologo84]

This story was truly amazing. I'll get this Comicbook as part of my library collection. It's worth it

[@cameronh1856]

Please cover Universe X and Paradise X. I loved the original Earth X story you covered and would love to see you cover it's sequels.

[@danieladusei1993]

Cover universe or paradise x rob

[@johnwright9049]

This batman story is a good way to explain how things actually are in Gotham and a good critique of the criminal justice system in general.

[@TH3F4LC0Nx]

Batman: The Imposter was the finest comic I'd read in a long time. A really fresh take on the Batman mythos that illustrates yet again that he is the most malleable comic book character. This was the first time reading a Batman comic where I actually really disliked Batman's character, but I respected the comic so much for making it that way. His psyche is more realistic and believable than a lot of the other versions. Really hoping they do sequels for this! :D

[@thessj3752]

I really want more from this universe. It's such a fresh take and universe for batman.

[@turma8eac]

10:30 Batman can technically be doing citizens arrests, where a person that isn’t law enforcement can temporarily arrest a criminal until the authorities arrive It exists in some states and countries. The judges thing however can’t be fixed

[@agrey832]

I'm really loving this story!! Definitely a much needed shakeup of the Batman mythos. I definitely want to see more stories with *THIS* version of Batman!! 🤩🤩

[@lucasj6774]

Dude you are awesome. It is so fun listening to you summarize the story

[@fcm3d]

Reminds me of Flash reminding Trickster he shouldn't skip his meds.

[@simonjoyfool7714]

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[@LexisVoyage]

god amongus has corroded my mind to such a degree i cannot not think of sussy imposter whenever i see imposter

[@blitz5293]

Oh yes been waiting for this.

[@thabomabhena2821]

Great story, thank you for sharing. I’d love to see Battinson go through this

[@kjiyere7224]

I called it. Once Rob said that Batman had figured out it was a cop, I assumed it would be him because he was the only other cop shown over the course of the story.

[@LordGdawg]

I agree this was one of the best Batman stories.

[@exo32582]

This was actually good like I would buy this as a regular series or if they made this cannon to the Batman movies

[@Slevin89]

I been waiting for this video!!!

[@coconutologist]

This was really good. Thank you, Rob!

[@Dom_510]

Glad you covered this story. I think it’s amazing and one of the best out of continuity Batman stories.

[@guttyjip]

Ty rob! Loved this run, wish it performed better for ya. Much love

[@partofthetribe3277]

This was an awesome story. Probably my favorite Batman story next to year one.

[@garywinnie6745]

Ok it would have been cool if the therapist was Harleen Quinzel and maybe the second person we SEE sent to her at the end (after credit scene) hands her a folded up joker card with the bat symbol on it.

[@skazi2305]

I loved it, thanks alot Rob!

[@yummyhydra0047]

What's so special abt this is the no words at the end when Bruce visits otiss grave

[@Ms.JeanJacket]

This was such a bizarre story. It literally fits the universe of Matt Reeves' Batman. Not bizarre in a bad way, but it leaves soo much room open for completely new retellings of Batman's villain lineup. I can imagine more people finding out it's Bruce, but just like in other stories, they would essentially swear to never tell, and in ways form a cognitive dissonance between Bat and Bruce, just to function. Imagine all the characters we know well, end up seeing Leslie and they organize an intervention to *be* the help, leading to a new origin of the Bat family, as a way of Bruce defying conventional help, and trying to prove to his interveners that he can still have a semblance of a family, and be Batman.

[@simonjoyfool7714]

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[@anthonyraymond4449]

I was looking forward to this on my way home today thank you

[@138subliminalrhyms]

At 8:32 that art of batman looks like christian bale .... hey rob awsome work buddy

[@rodlokison2243]

As we get towards realism the fantasy of character abilities seem the other half of a balance that seems more appealing. If any of that makes sense. Also ty Gordon for editing 😀

[@TheTriangle444]

This comic is such a refresher.

[@vizekun9590]

I actually wouldn't mind having batman rouge gallery, or just some of them being like body guards to the psychologist after being treated by her and say joker come to them trying to make them come to his side to embrace their crazy nature. And it's like a small turf war or whatever between batmans group and jokers group

[@poapete]

Wow... that was a refreshingly different type of Batman story. Thanks, Rob!

[@thedukeofchutney468]

FINALLY ITS HERE!!!!! (Seriously, though thanks Rob!)

[@refugeehugsforfree4151]

they need to continue this run dude.

[@MrOvadose101]

That conclusion was gangsta. It provides an interesting alternative to the merry go round mission he undertakes with his villians.

[@ProjectRedfoot]

I just like learning new things and I don't know much about comics, so this channel is fun lol

[@Sumblueguy41]

Clearly Bruce x Blair was never gunna pan out but this particular relationship hits so differently compared to main Bruce’s tragically failed romances since they are quite similar in a few ways; i lowkey was rooting for them to stay together even if it was obviously not in the cards; it was sad to see

[@BearHeadedWerewolf]

This was incredible!

[@Space_Toasty]

Dude, what an amazing story. I'd love to see more of this

[@alexcampbell7057]

Love it, wish there was more of this Story.😍😍😍😍

[@joedelao2090]

I can't believe you aren't getting a bigger response for this series. More people should have followed and been entranced by this story. To sit there and think people just bypassed it and then to realize how good this story was, it's just truly sad and makes me wonder, do you really like Batman?

[@joedelao2090]

Based on what you say, all stories have been done. All music has been made. Everything's been done before. That's the artists job to breathe life and make something that is a new interpretation, so the audience is entertained. You could just say that this is another noir Batman. This is just another Batman detective story.. But this is one that shows him a little bit different light than he normally is. It does so in a different universe, allowing him to experience things without the usual people there to help him through his tough experiences. He doesn't have the safety net of Alfred or Commissioner Gordon to be more of his rock for him when he goes through hard times. He's on his own. A young man on his own wandering around on this crusade that he's not even sure he understands. Where Batman always understood what he was doing it. This is different in a lot of sub levels, where things are more murky and you have to look at to really see. The emotions of Batman that normally are thoughts occasionally mentioned, become clearer. The torment his choices cause him, more apparent. Then the crystallization of those ideals in the end.That's what makes it so brilliant.

[@derek96720]

@threedoubleyou dotcom he's a "jerk" in many stories. In this one at least, you fully understand why and it comes off as believable given his PTSD, ASPD, etc.

[@jaylenjayden9305]

Don’t worry it will because the Batman part ll will be influenced off this story mostly the imposter element

[@jaylenjayden9305]

@threedoubleyoudotcom751nah this is easily one of the top Batman stories created in recent years

[@joeclarke7982]

This story was awesome and the art was amazing. I'm hoping Jock comes through on 1 Dark Knight and that story will be on the level of this 1

[@NoLandGod]

This batman getting beat up by a cop ? He must not of trained in the mountains with the league

[@simonjoyfool7714]

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[@satAMfox]

Imposter Batman was literally Big Daddy from Kickass. Honestly this story was so refreshing!

[@razzenvythebest9248]

Die Hard here. Thanks for the content Rob lbs this is my third time watching

[@toddmusic]

We need more of this Batman.

[@POWDR]

This story was super grounded and I think thats where Batman thrives. Batman/Bruce Wayne are best when they are “human”

[@protalghulnist4126]

Hey rob, just to let you know tmnt the last ronin issues two three and four are out. Also could you please cover the boys epilogue and dear Becky

[@dereks_island]

It's just nice to see a reimagination that's more than new colors and he writers. I get it though because the Batman has been around for so long

[@dojima24]

Guess that helps with the fact that Batman has a in depth knowledge of his Rose galleries mental breakdown...

[@alienorca8708]

Raaaahhhggh I loved this story series, I really want more deep thought stories like this. I felt like Bats watching this, like "yeah I'd do that too" type🤫🤫🤫🤫

[@laurelsilberman5705]

This story ruled. I loved it.

[@dcabner1]

This Batman is more reliable today, the prison system is overused here in the states and this will make a good alternative, hopefully more popular. Outstanding.

[@tunabledegree2866]

Does anybody know if there is any other comics in this universe?

[@remylebeau3089]

Very dope ✊🏾

[@sunilpermaul7876]

Can you please cover *Batman: Noel* it's one of my favourite Batman stories and I love the art.

[@nickmagrick7702]

a much more realistic depiction of batman 14:10 this part of the story actually might make him a morally better batman too. Not a better fighter, but a more effective crime fighter and prevention.

[@sagenerd419]

honestly was on the fence till this video. very fasinating. I've been waiting for a story like this since reading Arkym asylum story 🥴

[@Blakk_Wolf7]

Hey Rob, what's the deal bro? [Recently], I noticed you were wearing a shirt that said something like, "I don't get older, I just level up", or something like that. Where'd you get it, & where can I get one?

[@Loreweavver]

Is this going to be an ongoing series? Because they set it up to where Thompkins is in a very dangerous situation helping people we know have the potential to do harm. I imagine someone he sends to her is going to injure or kill her and it will lead to Batman taking a harder stance but still thinking that the villains need mental help. Somewhere like Arkham Asylum where the villains can be locked away for reasons bypassing the due process of the courts. This could develop into the best reason for Arkham’s prominence.

[@ricardoramos1059]

Well talk about one hell of a story all in all this actually could make for a good BATTISON sequel. The best aspect of any batman stories or incarnation is how they deal with his humanity, his compasión and his psyche. Is he insane or he isn't, does Gotham really become better through batman's influence and especially how much corruption and crime can poison a city to the point it result in the birth of batman or batman esque entity to actually make a difference for the better. That said this is a true work of art

[@TsuriaDragon]

This version of Batman is more human he isn’t this unstoppable fighter who always knows what to do in an fight where the main Batman has these impossible situations that “Always” end in Batman favor which isn’t the best outcome.

[@skitzomoney9806]

Robb, check out the new batman mini called Arkham City, The Order of The World. It stars the 10 eyed man. Its really cool...

[@ProducedByMERC]

Man this was awesome, loved this whole story

[@edwarddawson42]

Good job Rob.

[@shadow-gr4iw]

I thought Matt Reeves me the comic book about his Batman. Because in some images of this comic page u can see some of matt Reeves batman costume in there

[@karlmoore1837]

I do prefer when publishers put out limited/one-shot books. Things like Fantastic Four Books of Doom and X-men Magneto Testament, along with books like All Star Superman have been far more enjoyable. At least they have a better track record of being enjoyable than their on-going counterparts: things are just allowed to breathe and make more sense. In an on-going of cause the bad guy escapes [again], they want to sell more books and it becomes silly, just as an example.

[@shaangrewal886]

Great story man.

[@Pres100]

Mann I love this art it’s so realistic and Griddy

[@aTron0018]

The ending hits different. I would say that the ending, sending Wesker to Dr. Thompkins does a better job than The Batman of showing the transition of Batman from a symbol of fear to one of hope. But the movie is still a masterpiece film!

[@CaliIzActive]

loved this

[@tylorgovero2256]

Rob you should really check out DC vs vampires. It's going great so far

[@xaviersmith957]

This is amazing

[@ClairvoyantLastrus]

Omg this was so good

[@Canadian_Meese]

I hope they make it a movie!

[@Canadian_Meese]

With this art style too >>

[@mattstyles2498]

I'm into that abyss story too

[@simonjoyfool7714]

Hey Rob, can you explain: Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie Comics)

[@troublemaker574]

How come we didn't finish Batman the last knight? Was it bad or something?

[@turma8eac]

I love the idea of Batman helping his villains seek mental help so they can actually heal instead of just throwing them in arkham

[@mattstyles2498]

Was he not trained as a super ninja assassin? That would still be way above any cop training. They get almost 0 hand to hand training. Even if hes ex military their hand training is basic. Every effective training but not extensive.

[@oAPXo]

Depends on how the batman was created, like he said earlier in the video different worlds/universe etc.

[@antondelacruz9362]

Basic cop training is trash but many uniformed services provide opportunities to train more when already on active duty.

[@lakshmikanthpadayachi508]

This Is Gold Man❤️

[@kb8286]

I need more of this 😪

[@j.n.878]

love this

[@princevladgarnez3759]

If there was a live action of this please cast Eime Fukuda

[@alienorca8708]

I wanna read Bat cop, A Bruce Wayne that becomes a cop, working within the system he becomes a detective and is known to Gotham as Bruce "the Bat" Wayne because he doesn't use guns he uses a special Baseball Bat to subdue criminals. Whenever they make alternate Batmen, they don't charge the criminals too so I want a Mafia Don Joker, or a Defective Joker who also solves crimes but after hes clocked out maybe finds and kills or uses criminals with no trace being left and only Bruce finds out causing them to start their cat and mouse game. IDK I got excited my bad peace. I also thought What if Alfred was Jokers real father and how would that work out?

[@justinmcdonald2072]

This Batman is a good campfire story.

[@patrickmcpherson6383]

Rob can you please cover more DC titles, I swear I will bite off my left arm if you don’t. I swear it!