The Return of Bruce Wayne: DC's Future State Dark Detective #1 | Comics Explained

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

Batman is so poor, he builds his new Batcave in a Starbucks to use their WiFi.

[@vernonhampton5863]

That's just using your environment. Also, Starbucks is so ubiquitous, if you wanted to be a real world not using this method would be counter productive.

[@dippindots7701]

You're here too? Nice.

[@IsThatNas]

@@vernonhampton5863 do u really have to take everything so seriously? Do u really have to state the obvious?

[@majinsole8554]

Batbucks. ~_~

[@Ginko_Sakata]

Cringe

[@EsotericOrderJ]

I like the art style for this and I like Bruce Wayne going as Dark Detective his costume is cool too imo.

[@Aristocratic13]

I like his costume too bro it’s like Batman Year... Zero? I think

[@USERRINZLER]

I like Peacekeeper 01

[@taylorkoenig6489]

As a justice league era kid I’m gonna go ahead say GIMME THE TERRY MCGINNIS BACK! ain’t no future in Gotham without the genetically perfect batman!

[@mr.dccomics9018]

It's only 5 years in the future.

[@MisterSchitt]

Dude. Terry is barely old enough to BE Batman in 2039. In 2026, he'd barely be old enough to go to a school where naptime isn't mandatory.

[@taylorkoenig6489]

Al Jones I’m just saying they are introducing new characters for this future state. How will we have space for people like Terry when you got 5 different people in line to the next Batman. Terry’s a creation the predates batwing, Damian, and like the last 3 people added to the bat family. With all these people how do tell a story with Terry as the center piece. Even when Terry becomes old enough a lot of these people will still be in their prime. Especially Damian, so I doubt we will be getting Batman Beyond even if the timeline was closer to the old TV show

[@mr.dccomics9018]

@@taylorkoenig6489 in a way it kinda makes since for somebody outside the Batman family to be the next Batman. So many of the Robins have already said the mantle of it is too big for them to fill. Nightwing said it plenty of times he doesn't want to be like Bruce Wayne. RedHood would rather just off his rouges than to keep them alive. Tim Drake is the most qualified to be the next Batman but DC doesn't know what to do with him. Damien Wayne doesn't want to be like his father, Batman. He's more likely to take over the League of Assassins from Ras Al Gul. So somebody outside the Batman family gets inspired to be a new Batman for Gotham City. That makes since to me because thats what Bruce Wayne wants. To inspire the people to take a stand and fight for Gotham.

[@taylorkoenig6489]

MR.DC COMICS so we agree it should be Terry McGinnis. That’s his whole character.

[@flipflopmcgurt3403]

Dan Mora’s art is spectacular. He can make any dull story shine

[@Lovelessvalentine66]

Rob seems obsessed with having batman kill. Every video he mentions it like multiple times. Like dude chill.

[@Novids2watch]

Seriously! I mean it's cool for him to have his own opinions, but this is Batman, not the Punisher lol

[@mr.dccomics9018]

Tell me about it.

[@thetruth45678]

He's wrong, too. It's not Batman's responsibility to judge and execute criminals. That is the right and duty of the People of Gotham. If they choose to lock them up in Arkham, that's on them, not Batman.

[@mr.dccomics9018]

@@thetruth45678 exactly.

[@okami4517]

Aye look! People that actually understand Batman!! I LOVE IT!!

[@merisue1]

RELEASE THE COMICS EXPLAINED CUT

[@Joestar96]

Rob was really stepping into some dangerous territory with his words here lmao

[@jeremiahmorris1852]

He acts like a know it all. I don't read nearly as many books as he claims to, but somehow I know the books better than his "reviews"

[@BrickmasterinKy]

Yeah, where’s your successful KZbin channel where you put yourself out there for the world to critique? Oh wait you don’t. Go hate on him quietly, or do better than what you’re whining about.

[@Sweatsofficiallytheworst]

@@jeremiahmorris1852 Ngl, you sound like a hater bro, just take this "L" and be quiet.

[@jeremiahmorris1852]

@@Sweatsofficiallytheworst nah

[@Sweatsofficiallytheworst]

@@jeremiahmorris1852 yea

[@anthonypena1433]

Everytime he quotes Batman begins take a shot

[@KryyssTV]

Just gonna say that this is a future where Ghost Maker took control of Gotham. All of this has his "I know best" fingerprints all over it.

[@ariverforyou]

How many times Bruce Wayne has returned already? He's like Miyazaki at this point

[@protalghulnist4126]

No he’s like most comic book characters with an ounce of popularity

[@ariverforyou]

@@protalghulnist4126 God I hate Marvel and DC so much right now... And it makes me sad because I use to love them

[@protalghulnist4126]

@@ariverforyou death not being permanent is a very old trope writhin comic books, exactly how long ago did your love for them die?

[@johnlawful2272]

@@ariverforyou as long as their might be a good story than it's cool

[@YoshiLupus]

@@ariverforyou You expect them to stay dead? What then?

[@Dlewis77777]

This feels like when Grayson became Ric, but the Bruce Wayne version

[@johnf4085]

You're not wrong

[@thefatman69dude]

Yes!!! Perfectly described. You nailed it on the head.

[@danielneverloses]

Hey, everyone.

[@jacobvongsa]

Underoos.

[@johnnyboy815]

@@jacobvongsa That’s the first thing that popped in my head when I read that comment. :)

[@vernonhampton5863]

Hello Greg-Daniel

[@herbertscott9575]

We're the Avengers man😩

[@JohnDoe97637]

hello random person!

[@tvaproductions6066]

Two things. -Given the age discrepancy, my first thought was this Bruce Wayne being a clone from the machine he built to make Batman last forever. Except, a Bruce Wayne died apparently recently, and I doubt the original intent of Bruce Wayne was to make both of his identities immortal. -If masks are illegal, what makes Peacekeeper-01 the exception to this rule?

[@ahmadgierdien191]

😂Took all Bruce's money and tech and distributed it to Gotham as part of his will and testament... 🤷‍♂️

[@gregjeter921]

Hey Rob Tim actually isn't new he appeared in the 70s or 80s its really cool maybe you could do a character origin on him since he's so obscure

[@CapoWhoLaughs]

In his defense I thought he was new but mostly cause I didn't do the research so I feel just as dumb

[@jonathancampbell7798]

So we got a Luke, a Duke, and two Tims. :/

[@kreekevol3739]

I love this channel, but that was just sloppy

[@YoshiLupus]

@@kreekevol3739 How's it sloppy? The man can't possibly have read every single comic issue out there, and even if he had, retaining all that obscure knowledge is even harder.

[@kreekevol3739]

​@@YoshiLupus The name of the channel is Comics Explained. The expectation from the product he's putting out is an accurate "Explanation" of obscure or complex comic-book concepts among other things. So when he puts out a video, the expectation is that he knows what he's talking about because as far as his channel is concerned, he's the authority on the products he puts out and their accuracy. No one is asking him to read and retain every comic-book out there, heck he doesn't even cover every comic-book out there, but there is an expectation on him to read and retain the comic-books he does cover. His last video on Batman where consistently calls him Luke was not it, but it's made worse by this video where he's supposed to correct his factual error, but still gets a simple fact he could easily Google, wrong. I'm sorry, that's just sloppy. I understand it's his channel and he's entitled to run it as he sees fit, but I'm just telling it as I see it. This is clearly evident in older videos on the channel, they are thorough, concise, accurate, and actually live up to the name of "Comics Explained." I am just telling it as I see it, the quality in the videos has steadily dropped. I love the channel and Rob seems like a great guy, but that doesn't mean I can't be critical of his work. I'm sorry I'm not some kind of Comics Explained stan or fanboy that loves and agrees with everything he says or does like he's the second coming of Jesus. I will be the first to admit that there are channels out there that do what this channel does better, most of them inspired by this channel, but I stick around because I love the channel as it made me love comics even more. it is what it is

[@Fenix1861]

“It’s not like it’s [Gotham] is Detroit.” - Rob 2021 As a Metro Detroit resident, I approve this statement.

[@johnsteward1186]

We don’t let the Capitol Building bs go in Detroit. You from the burbs you know what time it is.

[@Fenix1861]

@@johnsteward1186 I was born at Detroit-Sinai hospital. Don’t tell me I am from “the burbs”. I am proud of the way the city has STARTED to pull itself out of the muck it put itself in. Mayor Archer started it on a path to return to the true greatness that Detroit is FULLY capable of being, but I will NOT ignore the history of the city. I know it is a VERY unpopular opinion, but Coleman A. Young and the Detroit City Councils that worked with him only made things worse. Kwame was an unmitigated disaster. Archer, Bing, and now Duggan have been amazing leaders and if the people of Detroit continue to support policies instead of people, the future is very bright indeed.

[@262fresh]

Lmbo I second that notion

[@johnsteward1186]

I’m 40 and I was a barely a baby when Coleman Young was in control. So, maybe you’re talking about 35 yrs ago. And damn near 20 for Kwame?? Whom I’m not a fan of. And to be completely candid... The cities ran the overwhelmingly racist people out. I own my home in CorkTown, minutes from Mexican town, with plenty of neighbors of all cultures. You entitled to your opinion. It’s just a haters opinion 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@johnsteward1186]

Being born in a hospital doesn’t make you knowledgeable about a city. Have you lived there for an extensive time?? What street?? How long?? I haven’t got that from you’re diatribe so I assume you stay in the burbs, unless I’m mistaken

[@NerdettesNewsStand]

Not newly introduced, from the 70s just very obscure

[@nerdking1019]

@Tom Gordon hard to find but if you look him up you’ll see old shir

[@MyTeamsKeepLettingMeDown]

Rob you could literally commentate on paint drying and I would be enthralled.

[@mrbwillz]

Rob referencing Jericho!! Made my day! Love that show

[@JeffCommented]

I really enjoyed this comic, and this event. It got me back into reading them. I love this universe and I hope they stick with it.

[@dwolf2k145]

Yea, I’m loving Future State series so far.

[@phoenixdragonkfa]

I have a feeling all of these future stories are actually from the mysterious else world

[@redorchid9936]

Interesting thought there.

[@Jhager65]

Sounds about right. Easy way to go back to status quo after the event.

[@JohnDoe97637]

That actually makes a lot of sense

[@cargonmat3274]

They will probably use the elseword as an excuse. So that if people do not like the new stories they’ll just say that they happened in the other world

[@karkarrot5786]

Cargonmat didn’t they do that with Earth 2 before Infinite Crisis🤣🤣🤣

[@memahjiin2685]

I ABSOLUTELY want to see your trailer Rob!

[@rnspurgn3015]

I think this story is good so far. It gives me Batman: Year 100 vibes.

[@darkshadowryan]

This kinda reminds me of arkham city when Hugo Strange was running gotham as a police city.

[@kjiyere7224]

I really like this. The new Batman was lackluster but this was great. Should’ve gotten the magistrate more involved in that first issue.

[@brendenwinkfield2867]

*ROB* uses *THROW SHADE* !! * byew byew byew * *DETROIT* faints...

[@BruceWayne-pf5eb]

Thanks again man. You do amazng work.

[@feywinterfox9630]

Me: It’s boring with nothing to look at today! Rob: “Let’s Begin!” Me: (screams like little school girl)

[@morgenclark749]

Rob quoting Tenacious D makes me so happy!

[@EtotheFnD]

Beyond Omega Level: Empty Hand....and of course....we do this for Lord Schnitzel

[@michaelcruz597]

This was better than expected. Dope

[@DTXMAX1]

Beyond Omega Level: whatever Rob decides

[@Enz1612]

Beyond Omega Level: Empty Hand....for Lord Schnitzel

[@doublehelix2167]

After what they did to poor spiderman I'm afraid of anything "new" for any original hero's.

[@saturncrush]

What happen to Spiderman?

[@UltimateBallaPOM]

@@saturncrush Co-asks

[@ghost_kinggamer]

@@saturncrush Absolutely nothing, he's having his best run since forever...

[@saturncrush]

@@ghost_kinggamer Cool. I want to pick some copies.

[@Anti-HyperLink]

That shot in the comic of Bruce walking through the rain reminds me of I think Batman Earth One and also the Superman one. The rain and the hood, I guess.

[@chrisnelson735]

Rob plays the best song in the world.. And I need that song!

[@Rheyndraziel]

is telling me that the guy who has a plan for everything didn’t hide money in case something happens, in case he runs out of money, it’s the stupidest story I’ve heard could only come out of the head of an idiot, who believes that clothes and the money that makes Batman what he is .

[@rob3791]

Thank you. It makes no sense...even dumb people know well enough to stash money, so why wouldn't one of the most intelligent people in the world?

[@TubezThe1]

I think it's mostly the fact that he didn't think he'd get caught.Batman does plan for basically everything, but he's also an overconfident cocky dick.

[@UltimateBallaPOM]

@@TubezThe1 You're talking about the same guy that beat the fxxk out of Multiversal entity

[@rob3791]

@@TubezThe1 Their are several comics that feature Batman having plans for not only himself, but his family just in case he gets caught, or killed...how in the hell do you not know this? And I don't know if overconfident fits here. If you were a human being that accomplished what he has accomplished, you'd be confident in you abilities as well.

[@KingShibe]

He doesn't even have his money anymore in canon

[@Wreckage777]

please... someone... tell me what this song was... i need access to it

[@BrickmasterinKy]

Rob give whatever political opinions you want It’s YOUR CHANNEL BRO! Don’t let these guys censor you, keep up the gift this channel has been. ❤️

[@madjimjaspers7603]

Everytime I see Rob drop a video i break into my happy dance.

[@phillbuck3530]

That shot at Detroit hurt a lil

[@robf900]

Detroit vs. Everybody!!!!

[@TekkLuthor]

Don't worry, all cities will be Detroit be the time these Chinese people are since with us

[@lordschnitzel7961]

Beyond Omega Level: Empty Hand (DC)

[@justinleecortez]

Plot twist the hands are all minions of the master hand from smash brothers

[@CorbCorbin]

There’s more than one now. *For the record, I think it was lazy writing for the Metal arc, and re-resetting DC.

[@lordschnitzel7961]

@@CorbCorbin there are many Hands. But there is only one „Empty Hand“

[@salvatoreocello]

Lol 😂

[@EtotheFnD]

We do this for Lord Schnitzel

[@845H1R]

Calling it now, Peacemaker 01 is Ghost maker after he's screwed Bruce Wayne over.

[@philandeswilliams1975]

HAPPY NEW YEAR Rob! I believe this is the first video I've watched this year.✊🏿✊🏿

[@jr_xtreme8940]

Hey Rob. Just me again with ur frequent reminder to cover KINGDOM COME by Alex Ross. Have a great day

[@TheNickcone]

Its an amazing comic with gorgeous art.

[@jr_xtreme8940]

@@TheNickcone Yup and it doesn't get enough love that it deserves

[@mileshill7196]

“There’s a specter haunting Gotham; the specter of Batman” - Karl Marx

[@cinematicsamurai3155]

Yea, let's see that custom Endgame trailer dawg💯

[@Yoshimitsu4prez]

I’m loving this event so far

[@solomonjackson3102]

Yes ROB we want to see your version for the Trailer!!!

[@g.42605]

Beyond omega level: Rob saying what he says at 3.40

[@linewalker]

I like the art. Story sounds good too!

[@christopherharris4903]

Good morning Rob Corp

[@dereks_island]

I would love to see that trailer cut rob!!

[@ImaDorkasaurusRawr]

I would love to see It, Rob.

[@davidimannueldana]

Love the nolan inspired bat-belt on the dark detective

[@ricardoramos1059]

Future state dark detective is like blade runner, cyberpunk 2077 and v for vendetta rolled into one. If anything future state gotham would be like and early neo gotham in terms of comparison. Nevertheless cant wait to see how this goes.

[@trvrboggs]

This one WAS pretty fn dope. Thanks #rob🙏🏾

[@sethradke501]

I love this and I honestly hope it’s time is parallel to Tim fox’s Batman because you don’t see multiple batmen working together in main continuity often and also adding the element of being resourceful without any resources is an awesome angle for Batman always

[@dawgatemybrain]

I appreciate the Tenacious D reference.

[@VonJuve]

My only gripes with new Bat characters is how can they even survive as Batman or Bat-Whatever if they haven’t had the training Bruce has had.

[@neptune6068]

Yes. I’ve been waiting for this all day

[@bingchilling_____]

Future State’s basically if DC Comics mixed with Cyberpunk 2077, all we need is Keanu Reeves

[@ryanleonard4980]

I dont even read comics anymore I just watch robs vids

[@PGGreatOak]

Am I the only one who seems to have a problem with Rob and his morality? I get he doesn't believe in the no killing code, but at least respect the character for even having this kind of code. I think it's admirable and more of a respect of power to have those restraints rather than let loose and kill people.

[@mr.dccomics9018]

Rob wants Batman to be a killer. Yet he reviews no Punisher books.

[@BrickmasterinKy]

Robs just practical, I don’t think morality is what’s being discussed when he talks like that. And besides, if he wants a all business no fluff Batman, that’s cool. Jason Todd agreed. Maybe Barbra to a extent after Joker paralyzed and brutalized her.

[@MysteryShack616]

I love it so far, it's way different than the batman we knew.

[@kingshadow8782]

Awesome video

[@kingshadow8782]

Rob Corps

[@JediAcolyte94]

Beyond Omega Level: Enerjak(Archie Sonic) Beyond Omega Level: Abeloth(Star Wars)

[@thegamingembassy1543]

Beyond Omega level: Archie comic's Sonic the hedgehog (mic drop).

[@JediAcolyte94]

@@thegamingembassy1543 Definitely agree with ya there. Rob needs to make a Beyond Omega Level vid on Archie Sonic character(s). There is quite a few who more than make the cut.

[@Imlivinlife27]

Gotham looks like LA in bladerunner let’s gooo!! Mother flowers

[@camplays487]

yeah wanna see the trailer/edit!

[@hassaan.49]

I love how masks are outlawed but in our lives it’s law to wear them. Nice DC

[@jensatzema2625]

Jesus Rob 😂 8:00

[@fireflame62]

I love the art.

[@jaspercampbell4120]

i’d love to see your trailer!

[@noaboahQR]

I'm not digging future state. I wish Damien was Batman and capeless Johnathan Superman looks so jarring to me. Altho I do love that the new batman's whole face is covered like batman beyonds

[@JohnDoe97637]

It doesn't matter who you think deserves the mantel. I'm seeing too much people getting upset because the person they wanted to take the mantel didn't get it. Just let them develop Tim Fox snd see what happens.

[@noaboahQR]

@@JohnDoe97637 well I mean i think the opinions of the fans buying the comics do matter lol. But I'm not against Tim at all in fact I think he *looks* like the coolest batman since beyond. I just think its weird. Damien has always kind of been teased that he will be the new Batman when bruce steps down

[@mohammedhussain6749]

@Tom Gordon no and yes. Right now dc is a mess since doomsday clock and the first dark night metal event because essentially Geoff johns was so stretched out he slowed everything down delaying the original reboot hence this but now he is now left but is hired out by dc as a contractor but they rebooted this as rebirth which was “good stories screw continuity” basically failed as they couldn’t make it work. This is the reboot if successful

[@highlanderofthelast710]

You always have amazing music in the background to help the tone of the story

[@Angellance7]

If this is the class of batman history that will show how he kicks his way to the top with a damaged cowl and home made tools, I'm in. I miss the good old batman, who was the best human on earth and could trick gods.

[@cassianoneto1553]

Hey Rob, do you intend to cover other Future State titles?

[@alvinrodriguez863]

Mannn Rob always dropping Heat at the end BEATS BE 🔥🔥🔥

[@Erjad]

Beyond Omega Level: Dark Presence (DC)

[@ilijalazovic8876]

I love you, and your content

[@simonjoyfool7714]

Hey Rob, can you explain: 1)Empty Hand 2)Spider-Woman (Julia Carpenter) 3)The Mother of Existence 4)Kang the Conqueror 5)Mogo the Living Planet 6)Crimson Dynamo (Valetin Shatalov) 7)Bat-Mite 8)Blue Beetle(Jaime Reyes) 9)Solomon Grundy 10)Etrigan 11)Hellboy 12)The Young Avengers 13)Judge Death 14)The Tick 15)The Mask 16)Hawkman & Hawkgirl 17)the Mandarin 18)Steel 19)The Eradicator 20)Cyborg Superman 21)Reptil 22)the Doom Patrol 23)The Key(DC) 24)Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) 25)Lobster Johnson 26)Trigon 27)Mata Nui What If scenarios: Deadpool’s Quest(Thanos Quest without Thanos) Darkseid gets a Cosmic Cube Darkseid invades Mega City One Lobo vs. Homelander & The Seven Ultra Man fights Homelander and The Seven Judge Death gets a Astral Regulator Judge Death meets Gorr the God Butcher Judge Dredd meets Billy Butcher & The Boys Unicron battles Shuma-Gorath Mangog battles Doomsday All Might becomes Captain Universe Manchester Black & The Elite fight Homelander & The Seven Judge Death gets Black, Red, Orange & Yellow Lantern Rings Hellboy & the BPRD meet Judge Dredd Beyond Omega Level: Odin’s Doom(Ultimate Alliance Final Boss Dr Doom)

[@aneasherreracomedy]

This was 🔥

[@aneasherreracomedy]

Please continue!

[@kingshadow8782]

Beyond Omega Level: Spawn

[@binchilling5768]

Beyond omega lvl Mr Immortal

[@bjmackall4]

I've binge your channel all day like your a netflix show and now when I'm about to get off you drop this!?! Ha ha thanks bro!!!

[@Rhekon]

Binge not bench

[@ryanleonard4980]

We luv you rob

[@BruceWayne-ne1ez]

They are in for a rude awakening now that Bruce wayne is here.

[@nateszajko3230]

“Who knows if this will be in continuity or not,” every DC comic if we’re honest

[@derrellesingleton7358]

I love how Gotham is basically its own country.

[@THETOMMY4265]

Of course we want to see it

[@cashpayne7595]

Hey rob! please cover Robert Kirkman's Invincible. it'll be great!

[@Mr_Gurf]

I agree to this

[@JakeTylenol]

Also can we talk about how the DC multiverse was just saved and every universe (or wherever these stories are) that’s spawned since (again savor FS Wonderwoman), has been post apocalyptic all hope is almost lost.

[@jakejake8985]

Man wish there was video explaining dc comic like the history of the hero’s from past to prevent and their connection up to now like so many comic and I get confused on the timeline

[@owenwatson7283]

Did y’all hear “some of your Fritos will be taken away” too?

[@themojoverse]

More like 50 days than 50 years but good timing!! About to watch Soul of The Dragon now!!!

[@yuvrajpurohit8227]

can you put the endgame trailer you made in your discord???

[@servicetap3066]

"society being governed by its own feelings." that statement has never been truer today

[@Redhood11667]

1:48 hey i love you guys but come on dont hate on detroit you guys have a lot of fans here dont do that to us

[@dylankelley2114]

Dude!! You should cover the jericho comics!!

[@jules.c168]

The new Batman comics are rlly cool

[@kkmasters]

Whatz the name of the outro track ?