The Darkest Batman Story Ever: Batman The Imposter Part 1 | Comics Explained

[@doomy1803]

I love that they go into Bruce’s health. The mental health of Bruce has always been my favorite aspect of the character

[@UnexpectedWonder]

It's mos def one of mine as well.

[@Vicari0usly]

I wish that was a main focus for a lot of his character. Considering the amount of loss Bruce has experienced both before stepping into the suit. And whilst wearing the suit. Both have felt catastrophic loss..

[@vishwaraghavan8101]

I wish the movie focused on it like this

[@nexus6163]

Staying up to many hours, being pushed past the edge mentally, emotionally, coming in contact with psychoactive toxins and on top of all that facing the reality that he’s a man.. who dresses up like a bat

[@Davidscomix]

@@vishwaraghavan8101 they kind of did, in the film he expressed how he doesn’t care about what happens to him

[@imtheaaiden]

So hyped you are covering this story, I’ve read issue one, it got off to a pretty good start, I have all 3 but haven’t gotten to them yet. Sorrentino’s art is some of my favorite. Hope everyone else shows interest in this book.

[@thebandwagonfanpodcast]

Let us know what you think! It's an incredible story.

[@oAPXo]

This is such a GREAT comic. Seeing him cry after a night of no violence looking over Gotham is amazing.

[@WizardBalls29]

the bitch cried ??

[@PhilospherStoned]

i would love if you end up continuing this Rob! i think stories like these are always gonna be interesting to me as someone who enjoys the psychological side of Batman.

[@awashington8447]

16:35 My takeaway from this is, it's not so much about stopping Bruce from Becoming/Being Batman, but an attempt at preventing Bruce Wayne from eventually becoming The Joker 🤔

[@imtired7849]

one thing that i really find interesting in this story is the paneling. this version of batman is so dissociated from everyone else and you see that in the white pace that’s so apparent with Leslie. the monster is existing in every aspect of his being.

[@willchalloner6643]

Batman crying on the first none violent night is either heartbreaking, cathartic or hilarious and I can’t decide which

[@mitchbray6637]

I read the first issue and I was so blown away. It also kind of reminds me of another Batman story I like-Batman Year one, what with the ledger writing and cursive and all that and the fact that it also deals with the police trying to stop him.

[@michaelwright3830]

This was pretty darn good and seems awfully damn promising. Please do continue with this story. I don't have the extra money to burn on entertainment and your channel has been a great thing for me. Thanks.

[@GraemeGunn]

lol you said "darn" and then "damn".

[@Oddballr3]

I agree, I already like how this is being set up

[@nexus6163]

Did you see the new Batman movie?

[@justinmcdonald2072]

I like the take on the gritty nature of what Bruce is out to do; I stick with the idea of the No Kill Rule is one in the same with being the Batman, stepping over and he is just the Punisher. The mind of the man can't be replaced, it's a weird ray of sunshine to keep the is Bruce insane tagged with he is making a positive dent in Gotham's broken system, versus the main comic where it's thought the existence of Batman creates its own assortment of villains.

[@ganjjabarsmedium2347]

Sorrentinos artwork is a masterpiece, and and story fantastically dives into the dark side of Bruce's upbringing, and what he would be without the patience of Alfred to not give up on Bruce. Loved it! 🔥🔥🔥

[@brand3dswordsman]

Finished it a few days ago! One of the best Batman stories I've read in quite some time.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

*reads title* *starts to bar up the doors* *Rob Corps comes bursting through:* “AMOGUS! AMOGUS! AMOGUS! AMOGUS! AMOGUS!” *me on the ground after being trampled:* “Rob should’ve known that title was gonna look sus.”

[@TheKhal22]

Find God

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

@@TheKhal22 Didn't know She was lost.

[@NerdCorner69]

Read this story weeks ago. One of the best books i've ever read

[@xenoclast9347]

Yesn’t

[@panicattack8284]

this is definitely one of the books.

[@skxlter5747]

It was mid

[@Sumblueguy41]

I hope you continue to do vids on Imposter as it’s one of those unsung thematic stories that fit so well with a version of Bruce who’s pret much consumed by his need to be Batman to do anything productive for the city that he can’t switch off from it that shoulda been told a long time ago. THEN have that aspect challenged by new positive influences introduced to him which he’ll have to “contend” with in his quest to clear his name

[@matthewcutrona9515]

Honestly he could of destroyed her whole argument by simply saying "you send me to jail you might as well be killing all the people I would of had the chance to help. Can you live with that blood on your hands?"

[@SophiaSanders61]

Could've* Would've*

[@matthewcutrona9515]

@@SophiaSanders61 do you even english?

[@SophiaSanders61]

@Matthew Cutrona I do in fact. Could of and would of are words that sound similar to contractions "could've" and "would've". These contractions denote the use of "have" as an auxiliary verb in the sentence which adds more nuance and importance on "could/would" to give them extra meaning and emotion. "Of" would not logically make any sense in your sentences as none of the uses of the word "of" are that of an auxiliary verb and "of" does not come close to fulfilling the same role.

[@ajdaking507]

​dude no one cares. Shut the hell up

[@EntinludeX]

"he doesnt really give an answer right off the bat" Rob. Are u seriously?🤪🦇

[@The_Chocolate_One]

It’s crazy how all of the black woman in Batman’s life can make him do almost everything that they want them to do. Also Black Label/Max comic book stuff is some of the most appealing things in my opinion. I like the darker tones of the series involved.

[@kingtrip4772]

Matt reeves needs to use this story for a Batman sequel. This would be perfect.

[@iLLeag7e]

what you said about people who don't care whether they live or die was bullshit, Rob. I have found myself in that frame of mind in my life before. Not suicidal, not even close. Couldn't do it if I wanted to. No, I just saw nothing to inspire hope or confidence in the world I thought I lived in. I wasn't mad at anybody else, not even at myself. It was just pointless pain all the way down, so why get all protective over the precious life I had since that just ruined what happiness I could remember. I never once endangered anyone, never wanted to unless it was in self defense. So yeah, what you said was bullshit. Your opinion is worth less, not worthless, to me now. I still love your channel.

[@aimmingo]

@ComicsExplained Beyond Omega Level: A Sista that ain't taking any of Batman's BS.

[@thebandwagonfanpodcast]

Let's go, Rob! Glad to see you hype about this story. This is one of my favorite Batman stories and is a classic to me.

[@CJ-vd6po]

You talking about things in dc black possibly becoming a mainstay reminds me of killing joke. It wasn't going to be incongruity originally but now it is because of the fans.

[@anthonyambrose7830]

Idk what it is but your voice just suits batmans dark stories Also love the exploring of bat man's actual mental disorders

[@thebandwagonfanpodcast]

Yes! The mental health aspect of this story was a major draw to me and makes the character feel more grounded. Would love to see more of this type of take.

[@antondelacruz9362]

"I say this as a psychotherapist, you sound insane." - a really bad psychotherapist.

[@benbarson6004]

Just want to say dude. I love your videos. Sometimes I get extreme amounts of anxiety at night, and idk man I just turn on one of your videos and it always seem to calm me down and put me in a better mood. Appreciate you big dog. Rob core for life. 🙏🙌

[@roddydonn2328]

Rob always has the best idioms “Hells bells🔔” Lolol what does that even mean 😂 such fun colourful script writing 👍

[@jeffjohnson1966]

I love that Batman stories are coming back! It's been too long without a good DC story! Granted DC hasn't been putting anything real good out lately, but it's good to see the Batman back.

[@LupineShadowOmega]

When exactly did he ever leave? Batman is the one thing that DC supports even at the expense of everything else.

[@ADM1TGAMING]

Definitely would love you to finish it. Thanks Rob!

[@More_Money27]

I LOVE YOU FOR THIS ROB. Batman is absolutely my favorite 💯❤️❤️❤️your ENTIRELY THE BEST NARRATOR

[@likky1]

you can almost make a drinking game with this, i have discovered rob says "AMAAAAZING" a lot, when it comes to when he starts a new series. naturally i am not surprised you only cover the good stuff

[@michaelhughes6951]

Bro!!! Rob usually I can judge how good a comic book is by how hyped you are to do the video! And bro you where so hyped at the beginning of this video!!!

[@edwarddawson42]

DC: ooh, let's try that dark Batman stuff again Also DC: ugh, but no batdong this time, right? DC: well see

[@John-Doe-Yo]

Batdong? 🤨

[@edwarddawson42]

@@John-Doe-Yo yes, the infamous batdonggate scandal of DC black label. I'm still on the current timeline right?

[@renkyo7]

Thank you Rob for the channel I watch everyday. This story is dope

[@JKLauderdale]

10:13, I see what you did there... Seriously though, I'm not a huge fan of DC but I might actually look into this series - Thanks for covering it :)

[@dirikir.2442]

Just finished this series and it was amazing, and I definitely believe this is a continuation of the Robert Pattinson Batman.

[@thelg8064]

no it's not Matt Reaves don't confirm it and search google

[@dirikir.2442]

@@thelg8064 Me saying "I believe it" isn't a confirmation. Focus on the work itself and not being answer to the question no one asked.

[@user-vc8wi7ff1j]

@@dirikir.2442 You were right. The creator of this series, Mattson Tomlin, is now officially writing THE BATMAN 2 with Matt Reeves

[@dirikir.2442]

@@user-vc8wi7ff1j Wow! Thank you. I'm all in for this sequel.

[@TheNerdyMusician]

Originally Leslie thompkins was there the night Bruce's parents were shot in crime Alley she was there too try and comfort him

[@kainesworld6711]

We need DC to advertise “Black Label… it’s just violent. And AMAZING!” In robs voice

[@asabovesobelow2467]

When Rob starts yelling I start listenin'

[@xavieryoung6668]

I really would love to hear more of this! Got goose bumps!

[@ethanbrunt7755]

Beyond omega level: icon from dc, I’ve literally been asking this for a month

[@JonGutierrez_]

Cant wait for part 2!! Thanks for this

[@raistlinmajere5550]

I love how he uses onomatopoeia as part of the panel i wish more artist would do that

[@robinsterling169]

More Batman please! Thank you Rob. You rule! Same Bat time, and same Bat channel! Bring it on Rob!!!

[@kingscrump]

Yo man I just wanted to tell you that I try to watch comic videos on here and the only person’s voice I actually enjoy is yours!

[@lamarrion]

This whole story is awesome. That new story Batman the knight is off to a great start too.

[@FBA_God_Emperor_Doom]

Love the profile picture! 💪🏾

[@lamarrion]

@@FBA_God_Emperor_Doom thank you sir. Like yours as well 💯

[@hmohngcheelee7549]

This is definitely going to be the Pattinson Batman, this story is amazing.

[@TallerVision]

ding, ding ding ding ding ding ding ding, di-di-ding

[@fcm3d]

Man when your aunt get mad...

[@WangSung-em5zj]

Thanks for sharing this, truly excellent content!

[@shelman8933]

Can’t wait for pt2 my dad used to tell me Batman was crazy when I was a kid

[@DIYisntDead]

The part about suicidal ideation was pretty off base. Passive suicidal ideation (having thoughts about suicide or self harm but no intention of carrying it out, wishing to die, or it can take the form of not caring whether they live or die/"If I dropped dead right now, I wouldn't care/it would be a relief") is a common symptom of depression and they are in no way a danger to others unless there is some other condition or reason. With passive suicidal ideation, many aren't even a danger themselves. The difference between passive suicidal ideation and active suicidal ideation is whether or not a person is thinking of plans to kill themselves. A person experiencing passive ideation may experience random thoughts about ending their life, consistently think about dying, or not care whether they live or die. There are many people who cope with long term passive ideation without harming themselves (but coping skills and support is important, and looking into medication can be beneficial), but there is always the risk. Active suicidal ideation is when the person is actively making plans to carry out suicide or self-harm. Even then while a risk to themselves, they aren't typically a risk to others unless there are other factors at play. The statement about people not caring about the wellbeing of others because they don't care about their own is pretty poorly thought out.

[@MylesMyra]

I’m pretty new to this Behavioral health stuff and the dsm-5 so don’t quote me on this but in this telling of Batman’s story his lack of empathy and remorse definitely falls under the lines of being classified as a “Psychopath” caused by the serious emotional trauma he experienced thanks to his parents death. If it’s found out that a patient does indeed intend to harm someone and we don’t tell the police or inform them of the possible loss of life then we do lose our license and our job. The “confidentiality agreement” our patients sign have limits, and illegal activity/Loss of life aren’t within that limit.

[@MylesMyra]

This is the kind of writing that makes me excited to do my job.

[@mostafafarweez3161]

That's really awesome issue, and I like a lo the art is really realistic and noiar :) Great video and can't wait for more :)

[@josephsorrendino9645]

Hadn't planned on reading it. But this actually peaked my interest.

[@Kiiieeechiii]

Only thing I didn’t like were the plot holes like what happened to Alfred after he left ? What happened to Gordon after he got replaced ?

[@joblack3784]

Yes Rob I would like for u to continue the story please. Thx for everything

[@martellreed934]

Do it Rob! The way u hype things is second to none! 💪🏾😂

[@CarmitaBrind407]

Great video, appreciate you sharing it!

[@albert20001000]

Leslie Thompkins Was Like A Mother Figure. He Says An Aunt, But She Cares About Him Or At Least Loves Him Like Family Enough To Make Sure He Is Safe, Healthy, Mentally Strong.

[@iamkurimanju]

I won the bet, Rob said "Woe betide..."

[@MrIITimes]

In all my years of Batman fandom, I never considered him maybe on the spectrum and it makes so much sense

[@5mat5thew9]

Rob... please keep this one going on your channel.

[@Hennsational]

bro i love how u explain these comics! def gained a sub

[@cachondorider]

Can't wait for more. By any change is Chew on your list of comics to discuss? I highly recommend it.

[@1991zaw]

Good stuff keep it coming!

[@UnCrownedK]

Clief hangers got to love it hahahhahahahha. Cant wait for the next one

[@JJRegal4]

I was sold as soon as I heard Andrea Sorrentino did the art lol. If you're not careful, you'll get stuck staring instead of reading.

[@user-vc8wi7ff1j]

The creator of this series, Mattson Tomlin, is now officially writing THE BATMAN 2 alongside Matt Reeves. LETS GOOO!!!!!

[@sher_1947]

Is it true

[@robertgordon2777]

we need more of this Rob

[@WheelerRaisbeck107]

Thanks a ton, this was super helpful!

[@romanvivirito4306]

Hey Rob, long time fan, I just wanted to say I just finished peacemaker and that show was absolutely amazing. I would love to hear your thoughts on the rest of the season!

[@jordanjohnson5828]

I don't think he killed him, I could be wrong, but I think that because of the gah speech bubble. If he has slashed his throat, he couldn't have made that noise, I think it would have been like a gurgle speech bubble, so I think he cut his face.

[@johnwright9049]

This is one of the deepest recent batman storytelling series to date and how deep it goes into character depth is good.

[@Liablekarma5]

Great story so far! I can't wait to see the rest of it

[@theonewhowokeup9987]

Leslie looks like Tishina Arnold aka Pam from *Martin*

[@SawRysom-hr3oz]

Fantastic vid!!! Thanks a lot!

[@rustom1981]

This is why Batman is number one in comic sales 👺🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@matthewlafleur3791]

This is good keep them up

[@chaosspear0195]

Amazing story please continue this to its conclusion the love grounded batman story’s. Love the physiology here.

[@Soul_king9]

thank you for coming back to DC for a minute... love the content bro💯🦾

[@KLAdams-vl8on]

If he had been Batman for 55 years he has been as effective as the police/local government.

[@tehhotline4225]

Of course this kind of guy would find a therapist the coolest character in the story

[@MarybethMacCos]

very helpful, worth the watch

[@dameonaquest7607]

This is dope keep this story goin!

[@DoubleDub23]

Yes, definitely need more of this story

[@jayku138]

Dude that's just spooky I literally just bought this book an hour ago and then saw that you made this video

[@johnfodo4129]

Awesome video! More Batman videos! 🤘🤘🤘

[@vegetasamatv]

Yeah we need more of this story.

[@aaronreyes5166]

Tampa checking in, def want to hear the rest of this series please

[@spiritofthewolf1880]

Hmm, sounds kinda sussy. Sorry, I couldn't resist. 😂

[@simonjoyfool7714]

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

[@EuelBall]

Yes, more please! Guess I'll be looking for this comic...

[@Tsayoga]

I’m really looking forward to Pattinsons Batman far more than I thought I’d be.

[@davidthasensei22]

I love this story KEEP IT GOING

[@soholafamiliathelabelvevo27]

Glad you covered this.

[@kakarotwolf]

I love the little OCD detail, it makes so much sense with Batman.

[@damen9578]

This is so good!

[@victortwotimes1566]

I love your content!!! :)

[@phillydude782422]

This video was awesome hope to see more