The TRUE Reason Batman Does Not Kill | FINALLY EXPLAINED

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Over the years, many fans have asked questions like: Why doesn't Batman put down his enemies? Why doesn't he use firearms? Why does he work beside heroes who do? This video exists to answer those questions, using the main comic book version of Batman; the one from which all others stem from.
Batman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in the 27th issue of the comic book Detective Comics on March 30, 1939. In the DC Universe continuity, Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy, philanthropist, and industrialist who resides in Gotham City. Batman's origin story features him swearing vengeance against criminals after witnessing the murder of his parents Thomas and Martha as a child, a vendetta tempered with the ideal of justice. He trains himself physically and intellectually, crafts a bat-inspired persona, and monitors the Gotham streets at night. Kane, Finger, and other creators accompanied Batman with supporting characters, including his sidekicks Robin and Batgirl; allies Alfred Pennyworth, James Gordon, and Catwoman; and foes such as the Penguin, the Riddler, Two-Face, and his archenemy, the Joker.Kane conceived Batman in early 1939 to capitalize on the popularity of DC's Superman; although Kane frequently claimed sole creation credit, Finger substantially developed the concept from a generic superhero into something more bat-like. The character received his own spin-off publication, Batman, in 1940. Batman was originally introduced as a ruthless vigilante who frequently killed or maimed criminals, but evolved into a character with a stringent moral code and strong sense of justice. Unlike most superheroes, Batman does not possess any superpowers, instead relying on his intellect, fighting skills, and wealth. The 1960s Batman television series used a camp aesthetic, which continued to be associated with the character for years after the show ended. Various creators worked to return the character to his darker roots in the 1970s and 1980s, culminating with the 1986 miniseries The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller.DC has featured Batman in many comic books, including comics published under its imprints such as Vertigo and Black Label. The longest-running Batman comic, Detective Comics, is the longest-running comic book in the United States. Batman is frequently depicted alongside other DC superheroes, such as Superman and Wonder Woman, as a member of organizations such as the Justice League and the Outsiders. In addition to Bruce Wayne, other characters have taken on the Batman persona on different occasions, such as Jean-Paul Valley / Azrael in the 1993-1994 "Knightfall" story arc; Dick Grayson, the first Robin, from 2009 to 2011; and Jace Fox, son of Wayne's ally Lucius, as of 2021. DC has also published comics featuring alternate versions of Batman, including the incarnation seen in The Dark Knight Returns and its successors, the incarnation from the Flashpoint (2011) event, and numerous interpretations from Elseworlds stories.One of the most iconic characters in popular culture, Batman has been listed among the greatest comic book superheroes and fictional characters ever created. He is one of the most commercially successful superheroes, and his likeness has been licensed and featured in various media and merchandise sold around the world; this includes toy lines such as Lego Batman and video games like the Batman: Arkham series. Batman has been adapted in live-action and animated incarnations, including the 1960s Batman television series played by Adam West and in film by Michael Keaton in Batman (1989), Batman Returns (1992), and The Flash (2023), Val Kilmer in Batman Forever (1995), George Clooney in Batman & Robin (1997), Christian Bale in The Dark Knight trilogy (2005-2012), Ben Affleck in the DC Extended Universe (2016-2023), and Robert Pattinson in The Batman (2022). Kevin Conroy, Diedrich Bader, Jensen Ackles, Troy Baker, and Will Arnett, among others, have provided the character's voice.

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[@generalbutterscotch4887]

In all honesty, I think the logic behind Batman forgiving Jason has by far the simplest explanation when you boil things down to the basics. Bruce knows it's technically his fault Red Hood ended up the way he is, so treating him any harsher than necessary would just make Bats a hypocrite.

[@thesadistor-hl7lw]

hi dude how are you

[@Elephantsaresupreme]

Also it's his fucking son basically. Parents have immense blind spots when it comes to their kids.

[@TheUnseenPath]

No it's not his fault. Jason broke off and went after Joker himself. His fault.

[@spacekillrexe4685]

To be honest Jason had a reason to hate bruce but It doesn't mean he was right to Try and ruin his life or kill him The real villain of the story is the joker Was the one who created the red hood and Jason took his anger out on the world killing crimminals sorry bout that😅

[@natetbag]

its not his fault even a littl bit. Like even a little bit.

[@Spider-Fan006]

My second favorite superhero behind the Wall Crawler. Batman's morals are complicated we must keep in mind he's a man who suffers from severe PTSD due to experiencing his beloved parents deaths at such a young age he's a broken man scared by loss, and hatred for all criminals so his morals are tough to completely understand we must remember he's not completely sane, and he knows it.

[@GenZratatouille]

He isn't sane by our standards + he doesn't have PTSD , he's just a very passionate and Ideological Man who believes in what he does , he's not insane at least by DCs standards

[@naruto_1254]

what loads of Modern humans got or need to realise, comprehend and understand is that those concepts such as 'morality' 'normal' are all derogatory and allegorical concepts which in one of the definitions of 'allegory' is made to generalise the human existence to something that can arise as being deemed 'better' or somewhere in that notion despite that never being the case, since you can't determine those concepts in 'actuality' which are paradoxical by nature within Human Nature itself... these concepts only came in to make a focal point in regards to the Modern Era of humans to apparently give 'meaning' despite, it only convolutes things about Humanity and controls ppl...

[@naruto_1254]

​@@GenZratatouille 'standards' is where you get blurred and convoluted perceptions on the world in regards to the Human existence... the same with the concept of 'sane' and 'insane'...

[@GenZratatouille]

@@naruto_1254 Bruh , By DCs standards e isn't insane

[@BoiAlt]

@@naruto_1254 I don't understand this logic lol. Prime Batman has never been "insane". Despite all that's happened to him he chose to believe in people and made it his mission to redeem Gotham. There is nothing "insane" about that.

[@lorddraonic]

"Batman doesn't believe in a higher power... but he does believe in Superman" is the wildest and greatest quote relating to Batman I've heard in a long time lmfao

[@acewmd.]

Is it though? It's a pretty ironic in any fiction for a character to not believe in a creator, seeing as they were you know, created. So for batman to have that mindset is pretty stupid when he exists in a world like his and is a created individual, it just comes off as dumb and edgy to the point of cringe.

[@lorddraonic]

So creating a story that reflects some opinions and views people have in the real world is stupid???? That logic does not apply because to the day to day structure and logic of the comic book world, the fact they are stories and created by writers isn't an aspect that holds any weight in those stories, particularly Batman's. It's the characters assumption, and the reader, that the story they are in and we are reading, to the characters, is real to them and is their reality. We're basically "pearing in to their world." There are some forth wall breaking comic storylines, characters, and concepts that account for the writers being God's but those are not weight into the overarching stories, themes, and concepts of the main line stories within comics. Like Deadpool interactions with the writers doesn't effect the over all story of Marvel comic series. You can view the Gods of comic multiverses like the One Above All and The Presence as the writers but to the characters and their world's, there just that, God, nothing else. You can't take the illogical leap of applying your understanding of perception of the world to a character that is in a completely different situation, understanding, and most importantly, perspective. You HAVE to consider a characters actions, ideals, and beliefs within the context of their story. Of course those do reflect on the real world and vice-versa but a character is in the world ultimately so however they view it and understand it is just that, their view and understanding.

[@lorddraonic]

@acewmd. Some characters in whatever story they're gonna be are gonna be atheistic, simply because it's just a belief people have sometimes. If you look at Batman, his story, his attitude, his ideals, etc it can make some logical sense be might be an atheist. It can also be equally possible for him to not be. I don't think it's an edgy choice, looking at his character and the way he is and acts it doesn't surprise me at all that he is and it fits pretty neatly

[@itzsamic]

@@acewmd.what tf kind of argument is this? This is maybe the worst point anyone has ever tried to make

[@acewmd.]

@@itzsamic I don't see how its unclear, I think batman not believing he was created is stupid since he is a character an was. in addition to that if hes supposed to be a genius he'd realize his world has definitive rules that it functions by even given the reality warping and would therefore still be subject to a higher power, sheesh man even green lantern witnessed the creation of the universe. So batman being a non believer makes no sense other than to add edge to him, he was made, denying it seems stupid and writing him to not believe he was is edgy for the sake of edge.

[@shadowanders]

I love the casual drop of “dude you’ve met the specter” Without giving any context that he is gods literally vessel of vengeance.

[@CptAhab-cg6ku]

Batman refusing to kill even the joker because of the irreparable destruction it would bring to his ability to inspire hope and faith in a better tomorrow is INFINITELY better than “if I killed the joker I would be just as bad as him and the man who killed my parents” could ever be in terms of logic. And the idea that batman “wouldnt stop” killing people if he did that doesn’t work because batman does not exist in a vacuum, superman and even a number of other JL members would absolutely be there and stop him once he starts going too far. Hell there is already a story where he does exactly that and Big Jim Goatdon is the one to put him away himself. Thats actually a really cool idea honestly

[@agentwindu]

cook!!! I haven't starred the video, but nobody ever mentions both Thomas' and Martha's outlooks on life being part of the reasons why Bruce doesn't kill.

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

Batman does have counter measures for if he ever lost it, so I think he knows that he could technically be stopped. It’s more so that he thinks he wouldn’t be able to pull himself out of the darkness of wanting to take life; even if he were to be imprisoned.

[@CptAhab-cg6ku]

@@CRISIS_COMICS it being a perspective of not wanting to lose himself at all as opposed to n out thinking he could be stopped is a perspective I didnt think of. Thanks for pointing that out, ill take anything that helps me deepen my understanding of the character!

[@____-jh3tz]

What comic btw?

[@jamestolbert1856]

I believe he doesn’t kill is because he wants to protect his humanity and let the darkest parts of Gotham consume him. He wants to be more than vengeance, he wants to bring hope. Be a hand, not a fist

[@CoolOkay_]

Do you think what plays a role in why Batman defines Lex as "more evil" is that Lex is smarter, more mentally stable & overall his actions are for a more selfish reason? There's also the fact that he may feel partially responsible for the creation of the Joker, considering one of his origins somewhat causes his existence. Because I thought I would hear something like that from the video.

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

He says that Luthor has caused more harm to the world. I’d say he influences a greater overall degradation of society; it’s a mass murder vs a 1%, smarter than Bruce Wayne, industrialist who could fund the Joker’s acts 1,000,000 times over. Killing Joke shows that Batman and Joker are parallels as far as their families’ deaths defining them, so to kill Joker specifically would logically prove to Batman that he’s not capable of having faced that trauma without devolving into a murderer. I think faith and forgiveness is at the core of Bruce’s character, and that extends to even the Joker.

[@unnoticed9988]

I’m pretty sure Superman or Batman said Lex could cure 90% of the diseases in the world and could make the world better ten fold but doesn’t purely because of ego and spite.

[@ZeldaMultiverseUnderrated]

@@unnoticed9988You’re not wrong, Lex has even created a cure for cancer for his sister, but took it all back cause he just wanted to flex. Though when you think about it, they could use the Philosopher Stone to cure cancer, they don’t need Lex.

[@draconicdemigod9696]

That and. Lex is has public and even governmental connections that can get him out of any trouble despite his actions. You fight one of Batman rogues you just fighting one person. You fight Lex Luthor you fight entire system.

[@unnoticed9988]

@@draconicdemigod9696 I forgot about that part, in the animated series he literally became the president

[@mattboy5296]

While it definitely isn’t the best Batman movie, I do think this quote from Batman Forever when Bruce is talking to Dick Grayson about Dick wanting for revenge against Two Face and wanting to kill him for killing his family is really good. Bruce: "So you're willing to take a life." Dick: "As long as it's Two Face." Bruce: "Then, it'll happen this way. You make the kill. But your pain doesn't die with Harvey, it grows. So you run out into the night to find another face. And another, and another. Until one terrible morning you wake up and realize that revenge has become your whole life. And you won't know why."

[@whateverwhatever4476]

I didn't even realize that came from Forever

[@kannakamui2334]

That line hits harder when you consider the fact that this is a version of Batman that does kill that did get his revenge so hes speaking from experience.

[@vanyadolly]

It may not be the best Batman movie, but it's the best Bruce movie. Bar none. They could have taken out Two Face and given us a whole movie about Bruce going to therapy and it would have been great.

[@benabaxter]

Superman might be a natural follow-up. It would tie quite nicely in with explaining the appeal of the character as a decent middle American farm boy at heart, whose only restraint really is his moral code.

[@seananigans3741]

Great video! I was so sick of people who constantly trashed on him for not killing. You did really well letting batman himself explain why he doesn’t, while also explaining what he means.

[@Mr.DelicateTouch]

Awesome video. I actually prefer these character analysis vids over the power scaling ones. I’d love to see some on Nightwing, Wally West, and Superman too. Edit: The editing in this was really good btw. Great job.

[@shaunbryantjr2355]

Haven't even started the video but i know this is gonna make alot of people understand batman much better

[@christiannoriega428]

I think from all my research about this topic, I have found 2 main reasons for his no kill rule. 1. MORAL REASON: Batman believes that anyone can be redeemed, and he doesn't want to take that choice away from his enemies. Killing them will also affect others who love that person. It can ruin lives and families. He doesn't want someone to go through what he did with his own parents. He fears making another Batman. Pretty much he wants to stop or prevent the cycle of hatred. 2. PERSONAL REASON: Batman is scared of himself and what he is capable of. He doesn't trust himself enough to decide when he should cross that line. Bruce has a lot of built-up trauma and darkness within himself that he holds back. He has looked into himself and understands his own darkness. He fears that if he crosses that line, he won't be able to stop himself from crossing it again. That each time he does it, he will start to edge closer into a dark version of himself that will go too far. It's actually less so a "no kill rule" and more like a "don't lean too far into your own darkness rule." I think the nuance of Batman's relationship with killing is seen easier when comparing it with another hero. Superman. Both Batman and Superman have pretty similar morality reasons on why they do everything in their power before they resort to killing. But it's the difference in their internal struggles, flaws, and mental state that make their decision-making in conjunction with those morals different. Superman overall believes that he is a good person and trusts himself enough to make the right choice. When he decides that killing is the best option, he trusts that he's doing it for the right reason and knows that he will still be the good person he knows he is afterward. Batman doesn't trust himself like Superman does. Bruce constantly has an internal struggle with himself. He has a hidden darkness that will come out when unchecked. He believes that if he isn't careful, he could take the wrong steps and become something else. Something he would regret. So, while he doesn't want to kill in order to do the right thing, he also fears killing for the wrong reason. If he feels all of his anger and hatred start to come out, he holds it back. That's why he doesn't kill someone who's even more evil than the rest like Joker. The more he wants to, the more he holds himself back. He can't risk letting himself break. So he holds himself back from that option more than Superman does. They have both killed before. They know that, while it's the undesirable outcome, it can be the only option in order to save others. But only Batman has turned it into a rule for himself. You only make rules when you have to hold someone back from doing the wrong thing. So, in order to help control himself, he has made a mental block to stop himself from going over the edge. So, while sometimes he does kill, he has decided on a fundamental of his persona to guide himself with every time Batman makes a decision. "Batman doesn't kill" This is my interpretation of why Batman has a no kill rule. I think it makes the most sense for his character and is the most compelling reason for his actions. It felt good to write down in order to fully absorb my conclusion to this aspect of Batman. Hopefully it can resonate with others as well to help them in forming their own complete mental image of who Batman is. Maybe others can give me more insight as well. Sorry for making it so long, though 😅

[@coco_1002]

Very interesting take! I absolutely resonate to the way you rephrased the "no-kill rule" into "don't lean too far into your own darkness rule". I think that really hits the core of Batman´s mindset. It´s easy to criticize Batman for not killing the Joker but truly trying to understand why he doesn´t and what his reasoning behind his actions is, that´s the challenging but definitely necessary part of understanding Batman as the complex character he is. We have to keep in mind that killing or letting die is always a choice. Batman is absolutely capable of killing the Joker or other villains, but he mostly refuses to do so not just because of the oath he made as a child but rather because he doesn´t trust himself enough to hold back in the future, even if there are better options available. Superman doesn´t have this internal struggle. For the most part, he is in control and trusts his gutfeeling. If it tells him that killing is the best and only options available at that given moment, he wouldn´t hesitate to kill. In some way, this can be considered as a weakness of Superman (since his gutfeeling isn´t always right) but it makes him the character he is. Coming back to Batman: I still believe if it got too personal and someone tried to take down his close ones, he wouldn´t hold back anymore. His patients and will-power have limits and if you intend to challenge them, then you are most definitely screwed for good.

[@dakotatichelio273]

The way how I see it the battle between Batman and joker is of ideology where one bad day can lead a person down a good or bad path and these examples are evident in Cassandra Cain Batgirl and Harley Quinn, with Harley being the result of Joker’s manipulations and a push over the edge. Whereas Cassandra is the opposite where she was raised from birth to be a killer and yet when she first killed someone she ran away with tears in her eyes. What I would really like to see is a fight between Harley and Cassandra to see which ideology wins.

[@dakotatichelio273]

@ I know and agree I just thought the fight would be cool to see

[@dakotatichelio273]

@@Insider887 I just agreed to what you said I only thought the fight would be cool to see in a death battle-esque fight. Geez.

[@dakotatichelio273]

@@Insider887 agreed, besides when I made my initial comment my thought process was too muddled by modern media. Anyways I appreciate your thoughts and have a good day.

[@dakotatichelio273]

@@Insider887 it’s alright everyone makes mistakes.

[@tatecole1617]

Your the goat man. I’ve been arguing with people about Batman’s morality for years and you just put it perfectly

[@inspectorpena]

You have greatly helped me understand Batman and his mythos and thanks to you I am obsessed with DC once again. Your knowledge and understanding of the character is unparalleled.

[@callmejacob3234]

Batman doesn't kill because he's a good person and cares about his villains. Batman's greatest strengths have always been his compassion and empathy for others. That's why DCAU Batman is the greatest adaptation of the character.

[@jmgonzales7701]

thats stupid ngl, i aint buying it

[@weeb.1]

Thanks for the content, Crisis. You really do deserve more subscribers and I'll contribute on helping you reach that. Keep up the good work, really enjoyed this video.

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

I can’t do it without ya’! Thanks for watching, always.

[@thehonoredone2361]

Batman is cool cause he's Batman!

[@jcaaata7338]

Bruh I'm not even 4 minutes in an I'm getting teary eyed. Ya just had to use the "goodbye alfred" tune

[@baki484]

Cassandra Cain is another character who's morality interests me. Seriously you hit the nail with this one.

[@jimmy_yopp]

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Share the video, comment more, and subscribe if you want to support the channel further! I don't get to one mill without you guys!

[@jimmy_yopp]

@@CRISIS_COMICS btw wasn’t downplaying the 50k i know it takes a lot of work to get there on it’s own again keep it up 💯

[@thechazz3230]

>DC spends a century writing very obviously why Batman dosnt kill. >People still wonder because they lack cognizance. >Everytime a writer reinterprets Batman's morality everyone pokes out a finger going "OH OH THIS IS WHY!" God its gotta be fuckin tedious to be a dc writer.

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

The thing is some people just don’t want Batman to have his convictions, they want him to be someone else. Confusing.

[@thechazz3230]

@CRISIS_COMICS its truly infuriating, his entire Motif is about being a gold hearted _Dark Knight._ While other characters like Wonder Woman, Superman, or Spider-Man occasionally kill, everything he represents revolves around that older, nobler idea of sparing your enemies & working to redeem them. Yet this simple & core aspect is treated like some shadowy mystery that the reader is supposed to unravel. The way his morals are treated by these people is just absurd.

[@etrangray-mane8610]

>Same writers focus only on the Joker as a villain >Same writers make the Joker do worse and worse things Yeah the writers aren't blameless with this problem.

[@jmgonzales7701]

@@thechazz3230 batman is stupid, batman doesnt kill joker. Joker nukes metropolis. idc about his puny morals he has a great responsibility for his actions. he had the ability to kill all evil people who will not become Good. in utilitarian perspective he is a net negative!

[@quotivation47]

Damn this dude needs more subscribers. This was a really good video.

[@mentalist7772]

You forgot the one from the Long Halloween where Batman, Gordon and D.A. Dent are making their alliance on the GCPD rooftop where Gordon and Dent ask Batman to not kill and "bend the rules, not break them" and we see Batman's thoughts on the matter where it's stated that while he doesn't want to kill he would if he felt there was no other way to stop a criminal and that he would do whatever it takes to win his war on crime, yet he also knows he'll most likely need the alliance to beat Falcone and save Gotham, eventually he joins the alliance. After Dent becomes Two Face, Batman and Gordon have a conversation and Batman vows to adhere to their promise where Dent gave up.

[@shantishan1172]

it makes me happy the fact that you used the arkham origins themes for the intro, that game is underrated and its soundtrack is one of the best batman´s soundtracks, i'd even dare to say the best of all the arkham games.

[@cabacage3593]

I would love to see this for a bunch of heroes. Spider-Man, Daredevil, specifically!

[@KevinDuan7]

I like to think that when Batman makes an exception to his own rule and shoots Darkseid in final crisis it’s a justified killing by his own standards. Batman doesn’t kill people because it would otherwise damage his ability to inspire hope, but also because he believes that everyone deserves a second chance and that they can change for the better. Darkseid, however, cannot and will not ever be changed for the better- he is evil personified, and Batman knows it. No point in sparing someones life if there’s no good that could possibly come of it.

[@ant-i6g]

To put it simply he's not sparing the literal Satan of the world

[@baki484]

These are so much better than the scaling and vs videos Superman Barry Allen's flash Hal Jordan's greenlantern on why they do what they do and their beliefs would be interesting.

[@lakithchandra8901]

Awesome video man

[@Oblivion-forgotten]

Batman has the morality of a regular person why do we praise him for it

[@ZeldaMultiverseUnderrated]

Krypto likes Batman and that’s good enough for me.

[@IngloriousBastard616]

Krypto the goodest boy in DC Comics

[@ZeldaMultiverseUnderrated]

@@IngloriousBastard616 You bet he is.

[@ZeldaMultiverseUnderrated]

16:08 This issue reminds of an episode of Batman: Brave and the Bold, Deep Cover for Batman.

[@eljjtp]

Lex is a business rival. Bruce wants that money

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

LMAO 🦇💸

[@DrD00M3]

Interesting topic I'm definitely going to research this for Superman cause people tell me he is okay with killing even though I doubt that's true

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

I mean…he didn’t kill Luthor in Public Enemies; and in that same run he justifies vaporizing Doomsday clones because they don’t have souls. Superman faces temptation like any other good person.

[@CoolOkay_]

I don't think Superman is "okay" with killing, but he's definitely more okay with doing it compared to Batman I think. He doesn't have a rule against it, he just doesn't do it. Superman also has less of a problem bouncing back from it compared to Batman.

[@ryokane558]

he is completely against killing probably even more than batman, you'l never see him killing unless it's an animal and he still doesn't kill them unless it's for food@@CoolOkay_

[@CoolOkay_]

@@ryokane558 I guess it depends on the version. Cause I read a comic where Joker invaded Metropolis; Superman straight up said: "I don't have a rule against killing, I just _don't_ kill... I can make an exception for you." This wasn't the injustice version either btw.

[@ryokane558]

@@CoolOkay_ what is the comics

[@killuafanboy3812]

I think Batman breaks his no kill rule in several live action Batman movies 😅 specifically in that one scene in Batman begins when he blows up Ras's place.

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

Battinson is the only one to get it right

[@killuafanboy3812]

@@CRISIS_COMICS Maybe gotta check that out then

[@scotttrail522]

"To be a symbol of something greater, there must come pain and suffering. But to remain true to yourself at the vision of peace achieved without tailing death is a better fate. Better to strive for your dream and fail, than stray from your truth and succeed." Hmm. Deep.

[@datboimazz]

Great Vid Crisis! I thought about this when you brought up Bruce’s Dad. I understand why Batman won’t kill but I disagree. As a Christian if the Joker came after my family and I had Batman’s abilities I’d kill him. That doesn’t make me Evil it just means I value the lives of myself and those around me and I’m willing to protect them. “If a thief is caught breaking in at night and is struck a fatal blow, the defender is not guilty of bloodshed; but if it happens after sunrise, the defender is guilty of bloodshed” ~Exodus 22

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

That verse is in reference to the punishment fitting the crime. As in, night is a more dangerous time of day and the defender's chances of survival are offset by the darkness (enduringword.com/bible-commentary/exodus-22/ ). Batman, however, has trained himself thoroughly to always be prepared to every eventuality; and believes that there should always be another way for heroes of his caliber. I only cited Thomas' faith as a single component, and likely a minor one only existing in Bruce's subconscious given his outspoken lack of faith in a conventional higher-power. I'm not saying Batman is a normal person, or has a normal rationale. He views the world through the lens of someone who witnessed one of the worst things you can see at a time when one should be at their happiest. This is how he sees the world, and it's justified in the sense that the books have explained his rationale. Clearly, as I state, he isn't a perfect Christian (or one at all). Obviously his father's faith would influence him, and evidently "though shall not kill" was a big take-away for him.

[@datboimazz]

@@CRISIS_COMICS Nah definitely you’re right in your analysis it just makes me mad sometimes😂🤣. I get why he can’t be the one to do it because he can’t make that call without losing himself on that slippery slope. Also It’s honestly sad to me that fighting against crime for so long has made Batman somewhat lose hope in himself but place all his hope in Dic and Superman.

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

@@datboimazz Batman (especially Post-Crisis; ie Year One) is one of the earliest examples of a kind of "Dirty Harry" power fantasy. One guy trying to clean up the streets when the system won't; there is a level of cynicism baked in there. He can inspire other's to fix it, but his oath was to "wage war" not "fight for peace".

[@datboimazz]

@@CRISIS_COMICS That’s true. Never really thought about it like that. That explains why he made Dic take a different oath and seemed to think he was a better hero than him.

[@beyond648]

One of best characters of all time🦇

[@PretentiousPicklePickingPunk]

Goated video out the gate Edit: Bro, how do you read and analyze so many comics? 😅

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

Been doing it for as long as I can remember!😅

[@Castigar48]

I love how the arkham games literally have batman folding thugs in half and shoving their faces into power transformers...but hey not dead

[@ForTheHorde05]

Maybe for a video you could powerscale Insomniacs Venom. That would be awesome! Love the video. ❤

[@NMbones98]

Batman and Spiderman are my two favorite heroes of all time they are the goats of marvel and DC

[@Trid3nt861]

Batman: "All the people I've killed by letting you live" Joker: "I know and I love you for it"

[@Tempillvhangeit]

This was a good video hope to see more videos like this on other heroes.

[@Watermelon_Man]

Congrats on 50K! I think your videos are a prime example of why quality over quantity is so important.

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

I wouldn't be here without you guys!

[@lunad.ecliepse]

Thank you for calling them „his son or his sonˋs“❤

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

I call it like it is

[@RunningOnAutopilot]

It would be cool if we got a evil:if Batman who also didn’t kill

[@TripleCubedTriune]

Batman without that restriction is counterproductive to his mission. That's all. It's a row of dominoes that destroys his entire commitment.

[@jmgonzales7701]

Batman with restriction allows evil to win

[@CoolOkay_]

This does provide better insight

[@magiko7176]

I would like to see a breakdown video like this about Spider-Man and his development and struggles through the years. Everyone knows what Spider-Man's themes are, but I think your insight can bring something new to the table.

[@JesusMyLordAmen]

I believe Batman cherishes life, he values it as the ultimate thing to protect. For everything bad a person has done in their life, no matter how bad they've become, they are capable of being equally if not more good of a person. And I think Batman believes he can share this belief in life with his enemies, as to not just redeem them from evil, but to give their life good.

[@jmgonzales7701]

BS

[@RenchKid]

I wish Batman knew his kids were going to kill his flashpoint father 😭

[@ZeldaMultiverseUnderrated]

Been looking forward to this video.

[@sageviper2981]

Perfect, just in time for lunch ❤

[@joeker5208]

Killing Joke is before Death in The Family. At least in the original tellings of the story. Death In The Family references Killing Joke happening just a few months ago. So the book’s portrayal of Batman’s mentality is fine

[@DeepEye1994]

I prefer the headcanon that Batman secretly despises Gotham and its people and intentionally lets Joker and the other villains live AND STAY HEALTHY so that they can keep escaping, killing innocents, and repeating it over and over.

[@nategrey4693]

crisis is top 10 comic utubers idk why his sub count not higher

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

Like, comment, subscribe and SHARE THE VIDEO!

[@GoldenLord906]

You need to make a main continuity Batman Power scaling video and separate his physical ap from his suit’s ap

[@RipVonGraves]

Great show mate🖤🖤🖤

[@Killerlildev]

In my opinion Batman and Spider-Man are the coolest comic book characters

[@jmgonzales7701]

why not superman?

[@ZeldaMultiverseUnderrated]

14:10 Something tells me that Injustice Superman would love main continuity Batman.

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

Lex Luthor ≠ Billy Batson 👍

[@ZeldaMultiverseUnderrated]

@@CRISIS_COMICS Oh the Humanity.

[@ZeldaMultiverseUnderrated]

@@CRISIS_COMICSBut yes, Lex doesn’t equal Billy Batson, I was just referring to Superman killing Joker.

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

@@ZeldaMultiverseUnderrated I don't think main-con Batman would endorse Superman killing Joker.

[@ZeldaMultiverseUnderrated]

@@CRISIS_COMICS Perhaps so, now that I think about it. When Injustice Superman was in a dream, where he didn’t lose his child he thought about subjugated the Earth as Zod would. Main Canon Batman wouldn’t bother following for Injustice Superman.

[@matthewschwartz6607]

DC needs to stop changing continuity so much.

[@jmgonzales7701]

its how they stay alive

[@Bugsbunny248]

But if a death is not going to have the same lasting impact, the Dark Knight does not see it as violating to his rule, it's the same reason Batman is willing to kill zombies -- because they are already dead

[@deemanzini5651]

Actually an interesting thing is that batman is do disgusted by killing that he learned every lethal technique possible in order to not use them

[@davidpap5369]

Amazing video.

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

Glad you think so!

[@colingallagher1648]

the no kill rule to me was always the same as the no gun rule he just doesnt want to take life for emitional and personal reasons due to how violent his parents death was he has a pathological fear of taking life and a emense amount of compassion towards even his most dangerous enemies its a thematic choice overall

[@RaizelSX]

With all that being said he doesnt kill because of redemption. Most of rhe villains he has he's given a second chance to, and generally they do reform, except the joker of course. The issue is you cant really be that moral understanding high ground when you're commiting the same acts as those youre tryin to save.

[@cenoking]

Would you consider doing a video on Stephanie Brown

[@sheeeeesh3628]

Would be interested in your ranking of the Bat Family.

[@z1no3n]

Always willing to bend my moraility for catwoman and talia al ghul

[@MILDMONSTER1234]

Edgy Punisher fanboys throwing their fists at this video

[@etrangray-mane8610]

All I see are people agreeing with him, what are you on?

[@jmgonzales7701]

@@etrangray-mane8610 Stupid take, no kill rule is BS

[@UnrealNeoBat]

I'm sorry if people are this stressed and obsessed against Batman's no kill rule could be a sign that they're just not a fan of Batman anymore and should just drop the book entirely. But some probably can't because it hard to try a book like Moon Knight or someone like him.

[@jmgonzales7701]

Batman as a chracter is good but his no kill rule is BS and doesn't make a hint of sense what ever his reasons. Moon knight as a character is not as good as batman is.

[@UnrealNeoBat]

What's wrong with Moon Knight?

[@zeuxconors2185]

@crisis_comics how do you feel about the latest Batman run where he’s brainwashed Jason to feel fear and ptsd when ever his adrenaline gets high.

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

I wanna see how it plays out

[@randomusernameCallin]

I like it when Batman does believe people can get better and he should work toward that.

[@itzdrako7666]

love watching ur vids on different comic characters, you should definitely make a wonder woman video fro your life and death series(since you did superman and batman)

[@jamestolbert1856]

That’s what I love about him, his empathy, his dedication to justice and hard work, and his willingness to forgive

[@Bilaldane]

GREAT video, never miss, perfectly explains why batman is the way he is The criticism I hate most about Batman apart from why doesn't he donate his money is "Why doesn't he just killllllll" it's so annoying, this video perfectly explains why and shows hoe his mind is, keep up the good work

[@matthewschwartz6607]

This was a very well-researched video. Very good job (If I disagree with Batman never killing .). What did you think about Batman leaving the KG Beast to die in the sewers?

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

He always planned to go back later and he told the cops where he left him.

[@dc7981]

Bad writing but hey don’t take my word DC hated it too

[@GraveEnd]

Great video!!! And what was the song at 21:05

[@calebstephens6059]

To be fair in the bible their is a verse where it is ok to kill but only if you have to defend yourself or your family

[@35pen61]

Batman had a choice he can control himself not to kill, while other JL member does have the dame code Superman for example cannot have the full control since the power he had made him sometimes accidentally killed someone. Though I'm not talking about his power took over his ethic in battle im more focusing on his power may sometimes cause great destruction wich superman never wanted to...

[@MandatoryFruit]

Oh my God, THIS! The amount of people that critique Batman's no kill rule is frankly upsetting. They seem to just ignore all of the surrounding context behind it in order to disingenuously justify their distain for the character. But I digress, Batman is goated. My second favorite hero behind The Flash.

[@AnneEstipona]

Amazing video! I really love it!

[@Eficiente_VSB]

Great stuff.

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wendychouxx]

Can someone tell me where come from the 3D animation about the Batman who laughs??

[@mattmc9812]

He doesn't kill his opponents but the medical bills do

[@TKaz10]

🔥🔥🔥

[@unique2998]

i aint watch the vid yet but imma comment for the algorithm

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

Keep it up!

[@akeemreese1050]

CRISS does that righteousness extend beyond earth morality’s, into the cosmos? What if he’s fight darkseid - doomsday or trigon dose Batman still choose not to kill?

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

I explain Darkseid in the video

[@mattmc9812]

He wont kill but he leaves alot pf thugs and his rogues gallery alot series snd sometimes life threatnong injury that eill u in intensive care for the mext 2-3 years

[@Duraganthelion]

The only real reason Batman doesn't kill his foes is, purely because, DC would have to create new villains to be killed off with the next story.

[@ryokane558]

every story were made canon by the Hand so year 2 is not just mostly canon

[@CRISIS_COMICS]

Main Batman could potentially remember Year Two, but Joe Chill being alive in the New 52 muddies the water just a bit.

[@ryokane558]

yes some event were changed, like if batman fighted german nazi in 1940, in the new continuity, they were just random american neo nazi that he fighted in 2010 @@CRISIS_COMICS

[@damianstarks3338]

Thanks for this video on why Batman doesn’t kill.

[@cr3n-]

another peak video

[@betterlatethannever4529]

Nobody is stopping Gotham from issuing Death penalties

[@MrAwesome457]

Actually, Gotham takes place in the state of New Jersey, which outlawed the death penalty in 2007.

[@nellidivina5280]

Why kill people when they can be beaten physically to a condition when they will never use their limbs ever again

[@Tacom4ster]

Im making a superhero team that's way more petty with this rule, heavy use of the trope Cruel Mercy

[@Ara24_td]

Some of the stuff that his villians do are irreparable, that's why I fuck with redhood more

[@tahnadana5435]

its because for the artist to come up with creative way to make actual stories, not hacks like zack snyder