The Darkest Batman Story You’ll Never See

[@WarpingFist]

Thank you to David Paget for allowing me to feature his art in this video, and for providing me additional details on his Batman story. If you want to check out more of his artwork, check out his art-station. Hopefully, he’ll create more artwork in the future: www.artstation.com/davepaget

[@michael-dumbley]

When and how will it be realeased? I think his story as the potential to become the next serius house on serius earth, scary and fantastic

[@NeryJasso-rx9ul]

Also was the movie going to have an r rating or not?

[@WarpingFist]

@@NeryJasso-rx9ul A lot of the art was so adult that I had to censor it. Judging from that I can imagine it was R-rated.

[@NeryJasso-rx9ul]

@@WarpingFist Kinda of a bummer they had to cancel it I bet it would've made a pretty good movie.

[@WarpingFist]

@@NeryJasso-rx9ul technically it wasn’t canceled since this wasn’t a movie in development. This can basically be classified as a fan project.

[@cosmorigby7308]

This would be hard to cover in a film because of all the villains and storylines you have to think about but this would be a great game

[@noachlive]

It really should be a comic series

[@soar643]

@@noachlive Was totally thinking the same!

[@dedrik1461]

It'd be a hell of a comic book though

[@michael-dumbley]

​@@noachlive imagine the whole series inside the asylum, it would be cool

[@Shhmoke]

I know the realistic tone and dark setting really gives off a real batman vibe

[@andrewblack2596]

Poison Ivy: Mother Nature is coming. Poison Ivy in this universe: There's a fungus amongus

[@batboythecool]

I've seen his art and it's amazing. One of the best fan stories of batman I've seen.

[@WarpingFist]

It truly is astounding

[@zacharyjochumsen9677]

​@@WarpingFistwow th must batman dark andstbuing push up to level 9 8mginth hard r rated horror take on batman th aloud th dstbuing imagery

[@matthewmills5786]

​@@zacharyjochumsen9677 godzilla had a stroke trying to read this and fucking died

[@jorts_master69]

This feels like it would be to film what Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth was to comics. This is creepy as fuck and I wish there was more that we could do with it.

[@rodrigomarcondes5857]

wow bryan craston as gordon, hugo weaving as hugo strange. great casting

[@doomslayerex5886]

I really appreciate how you're covering stories that aren't necessarily movie related, love the content keep it up

[@locodesert2]

this fits more as a video game than movie in my opinion. Cause a video game it could genuinely do all these ideas like an arkham game but explore more on the other villains that batman has ties with without having to rush heavily on it.

[@lewisaino]

A game doesn't need to meet duration deadlines

[@jessenunez7205]

I always love the stories of brutal and violent Batman’s. The story is always darker and more enjoyable

[@WarpingFist]

Same!

[@magentapurpleyap5566]

i love Batman as a horror noir detective. Feels more thrilling than just another superhero.

[@3SCAPER00M13]

@@magentapurpleyap5566 Me too. Always loved the more psychological thriller Neo-Noir horror elements of Batman.

[@neavetheartist]

This is so cool, I am a big fan of Mr. Pagets work. His stuff is a huge inspiration for me as an artist and I have always wondered how the full story of Darkest Night would go. Thank you for sharing.

[@WarpingFist]

His work is amazing. I’ve always seen those Batman artworks floating around but I had no idea there was an entire plot behind them.

[@neavetheartist]

@@WarpingFist yeah I’ve read into them but never knew the entire story so absolutely great video and props for figuring it out mate

[@PinBBro]

I think his version of the joker is kinda corny but otherwise this is one of the most interesting and intriguing take on the batman world i've seen in a long time, shame there does'nt seem to be much info out about it atm.

[@lsabelline]

YES! I’ve been trying to get people to look at this concept for a while now. I was so surprised to see someone made a video on it. The feeling I get from the art reminds me of Night Cries. It’s sad that I’ll probably never get to see this.

[@WarpingFist]

Ah yes. Night Cries and Serious House on Serious Earth are the stories that popped in my mind when I first found these concepts. Always a shame that stories such as this one are restricted to just artwork. Id definitely see it in theatres. Hell, I’d even be okay with a show.

[@WillPaskee]

Man-Bat is one of those villains I have become so desperate to see adapted into Live Action. I do like the whole idea of sticking with Joker keeping Batmans identity a secret, same thing they do in the Harley Quinn show, it just ruins the fun of their little game

[@WarpingFist]

I always like the idea of Joker knowing Batman is Bruce Wayne but just doesn’t care. He considers both of them 2 different people.

[@unclepatrick2]

@@WarpingFist There was a comic in the late 80’s or early 90’s where the Joker captures Batman. One of the Joker Men want to take off the mask and see who he is. The Joker stopped him, saying, who is is under the mask is not important. What important is he is the Bat.

[@unclepatrick2]

My crazy idea for the next Batman movie is we start with Kite Man robbing a penthouse over the flooded city streets . Then something attacks him in the air. it is Man Bat

[@tartarus5862]

This is literally my dream Batman movie! I love this story so much!

[@veryupstandinguy]

This is so cool.The artstyle really fits batman, i hope we see more of this worlds batman and maybe we could even get other dc characters aswell

[@ingurdizstation5680]

I love this idea, but I'd prefer an older batman who isn't as violent as this one, but instead the insane night he goes through in this story pushes him close to that point.

[@Ayyothatsbrandogaming]

Noted

[@wheelchairpikachu446]

holy peak

[@fernandodelgado4329]

I hope whoever plays Batman in James Gunn's okay DC Universe? slate is really great as both Bruce Wayne and the Batman himself because this Batman fan film was pretty darn good interesting while being a little song with the tone of it and do I hope the new DCU superhero suits are bright, colorful and comic accurate while looking good with the suit designs, Fantastic video Warping Fist.

[@WarpingFist]

Thank you. Always a sucker for bleaker batman stories. However, stuff like Grant Morrisons run and Brave and The Bold are equally as good.

[@michael-dumbley]

This could be cool if rocksteady ever decides to reboot the arkham serie and restart by arkham asylum

[@dustinlouis1543]

Dude this is sick if this isn’t a comic I’d love to see this as an animated film !!

[@KingOfTheMonsters07]

This story reminds me of Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth.

[@WarpingFist]

That was actually a big inspiration for this story

[@batassassin7060]

This should be adapted into a movie

[@umbrellacorp.]

This is why I like Batman. He is only one man who has only his mind and strength to defeat all these criminals. And find his way out of impossible situations.

[@fernandodelgado4329]

Also, I do hope the new James Gun DC Universe which I think it's called would probably connect the other DC movies with each other because Shazam 2, Aquaman 2, Blue Beetle will not even not probably even connect with the 2013 to 2022 DCEU universe.

[@ghostwarrior3878]

This would give the comic Batman a serious house on serious earth a run for its money with how dark this could be.

[@EITANM124]

I saw the title of the video and continued to scroll to find another video until I realized if I don’t watch this video, I truly won’t see The Darkest Batman Story 😅

[@ThatWizardLizard]

This is basically batman and resident evil combined and it's the coolest shit ever

[@closed11609]

This feels like it would be a great mini series

[@tweeks9896]

Definitely

[@Sane-17]

I feel like the virus should have done the impossible by making Joker Sane like. . . Working with Batman and helping him without any sinister intentions

[@rvmtin]

matthew mcconaughey as joker? TAKE MY MONEY AND MAKE IT HAPPEN

[@Reach008]

“A darker take on Batman.” Bro how much darker can we get

[@sphere.5635]

To me this sounds like something that could've been adapted for the cancelled Batfleck movie.

[@ahmedalhosani6895]

I think Alan Ritchson should play Batman in the Brave and the Bold movie.

[@Ayyothatsbrandogaming]

I really want to write a book that adapts this.

[@nerdtalker3231]

This version of Batman should be made info a comic book I would buy it if it was a comic

[@year1spiderman979]

Damn ok this is a really good concept for a true dark telling of the caped crusader❤️👍

[@WarpingFist]

Right, i’m always a sucker for these darker Batman stories.

[@some_random2225]

God I love these videos the thumbnail alone is enough to give this video a grammy

[@WarpingFist]

Thanks

[@CurtisOnYoutube]

Great video! It reminds of a concept I had for a movie. I thought that all the Batman works have had instances of this but not fully went into it. That being Batman portrayed as this almost mythological local creature of Gotham. Maybe have the movie shot in an almost horror style/ dark crime drama. I think we don’t really fear Batman in most of the instances we see him use the shadows or theatre to scare criminals. The reason I believe is cause we are on the journey with him and have this greater understanding of what’s going on that the criminals don’t. So I thought having a movie in that horror/ crime drama style but shot from the criminals prospective would give Batman this more dark distant recluse feel and not knowing if it’s truly a man or a monster question come up through the film or films. Have us almost root for some of the criminals in some sense with justification for crimes or at least empathy for the situations. Pit us morally against Batman and make us have a hard time fully siding with him and show the side effects of his justice. I think a lot of stories could be told and it would be super interesting.

[@WarpingFist]

Oh man, that actually sounds really interesting. It can work really well if done right.

[@bartholomewgreatpants3425]

There's been plenty of batman stories written with this type idea already.

[@CurtisOnYoutube]

@@bartholomewgreatpants3425 oh ya, what ones?

[@littlegiogio8732]

I would have killed to see Bryan Cranston as a live action Gordon. I know he voiced him in the Year One movie but man, he looks just like Gordon.

[@SlickA10Homepage]

This guy sounds like he would read creepypastas to me when I was 9

[@aurahoneydew9607]

a solid video. Only weakness was using rogues instead of villains. Rogues just lacks grandness.

[@henrygambles3652]

Damn this Sounds like a brilliant take on Batman, I’d be curious to hear how the entire story would go and how it would have ended!

[@WarpingFist]

Right. The story was so good, I didn’t want it to end.

[@henrygambles3652]

@@WarpingFist I wanted to know what would have happened in the end! How did Bruce Cure himself? Did he overcome his rage or succumb to it? You always find the most interesting projects whether they be official or fan devised(which I have a pitch of my own idea for Batman which would be an original Future story Albeit taking elements from Batman Beyond and The Cancelled Arkham Game)

[@WarpingFist]

@@henrygambles3652 oh man, it totally flew over my head to ask Mr.Paget about those story details. Due to that I unfortunately don’t know. The great thing is he answers emails so you can ask. Also, that a pretty interesting premise for a future Batman story.

[@henrygambles3652]

@@WarpingFist Ah No Worries, it sure sounds great! And my take on this future is that basically at some point in Gotham Thomas Elliot(Hush or the Identity Thief) got a hold of a new Virus(which we later learn is a combination of Joker’s Toxin and Scarecrow’s fear Gas which makes the person physically violent for a few hours before their heart gives out and they die) Batman(who is almost seventy and has been active for a long time by this point in his career) was able to stop him but Sadly at the cost of his own life, this broke Dick Grayson and his wife Barbara Gordon the hardest who retired from the costumed life all together, A few Years later with Barbara now as the Comissioner of the GCPD they operate in a much darker Gotham where New Criminals operate under old Aliases and Arkham Asylum is now a grave yard due to a mysterious violent massacre that happened there years ago however whilst on patrol Black Mask’s men are taken down by a new Batman and Robin(Both wearing Batman Beyond Esque Suits), Barbara investigates the identity of who this Batman could be feeling as though he is degrading the legacy of Bruce Wayne however in a shocking twist, this Batman is revealed to be Bruce’s adopted son and Former Robin, Tim Drake(Who I always thought could have been a good successor to Batman if written well)! As for the Toxin well it turns out that the Joker’s Daughter(Joker has been long dead by this point) has acquired it and plans to unleash it upon Gotham to continue her father’s legacy of mayhem and Death forcing the New Batman and his Allies to stop her!

[@WarpingFist]

Wow, this story sounds fantastic. Dark, but also pays respect to Batman’s legacy. I can see this working as an eleworlds story.

[@hitmanmonaghan6633]

After seeing The Raid, Batman trapped in Arkham, fighting like he did in the warehouse scene in Batman V Superman would be so bad ass!

[@jamesjackson6563]

What was the music you used in this video. Not only that but this is why I can't wait until batman becomes public domain in the next 12 years hopefully. That way fan fiction isn't non Canon it's all Canon and no one can tell you that it isn't. Batman is a cultural icon. He's important to all of us. 💯

[@WarpingFist]

The music in the video Is Seventh Heaven: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTZq6CPZciDadk & Haunted: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIDVqaqnq8t3aKc Unfortunately, Batman becoming Public Domain will take decades.

[@jamesjackson6563]

@@WarpingFist thanks for the reply I heard everyone saying that the first batman story will become public domain in 2035. As a request could you make a video about it. Just for clarification

[@Astartes-6969]

This would be a great Game.

[@skiz_junior2044]

Batman Darkest Night is just the DC version of Marvel Ruins.

[@Seegson]

hey man loving your content ❤I just wanted to ask could you please someday make a video about the comic Arkham Asylum: A Serious House On Serious Earth. One of my favorite Batman comics

[@Bigchilezlife]

I can’t image the Joker in This terrifying story

[@dynaguy3]

Hugo Weaving as Hugo Strange? Lol

[@WarpingFist]

Im not all that familiar with him as an actor. You don’t think he’d make a good Hugo Strange?

[@dynaguy3]

@@WarpingFist he’d probably be great. But the same name seems more than coincidental

[@WarpingFist]

Lol, I didn’t even notice they have the same first name.

[@henrygambles3652]

@@WarpingFist Oh For sure though nailing him down would be tricky(he left The Bayverse and The MCU)

[@JoeChillton]

Never heard of this project before, thank you for the stellar video.

[@WarpingFist]

Im glad more people are starting to discover this for the first time.

[@JoeChillton]

@@WarpingFist I thought by some chance this was a pitch for Affleck or something but it is different.

[@littlegiogio8732]

7:25 So, Joaquin Phoenix's Joker?

[@himynameis...]

this is what Ben Afflecks batman should've been

[@jaywallah5917]

Should be the 5th Matt Reeves Batman film🍿🔥🔥

[@LoneHermit]

This is the alternate universe Batman: Arkham Asylum video game

[@Mrdreamer09]

Woow i really like to see a batman game that inspired with this batman

[@loftipixelsprolapsedpp2204]

I can definitely see this being adapted by DC Black Label.

[@subscorpgaming]

You should make a video on the bat analog horror.

[@LilStJames-dm7yc]

I thought the darkest Batman story ever was The Ultimate Evil by Andre Vauchs.

[@tweeks9896]

Would be a great comic story

[@DravenG96]

Is this a fan comic? Is there anywhere to read it?

[@WarpingFist]

It’s a dream Batman film Created by David Paget on his art-station. For every piece of artwork on his page he includes a plot/ character description. If you want any additional story details you’ll have to email him. That’s how I got most of the plot details.

[@WarpingFist]

More like a series of concept art

[@Zero.Origin]

How are u not at 1 mill?!??

[@Hi_Just_Fred]

The art is great, in terms of quality that is not big on many designs though, but I hate the story

[@cruelrobot12k]

the art looks awesome but to be honestly this movie sounds like the most boring batman story ever. i feel like we’ve gotten enough dark and gritty batman stories to fill a football stadium at this point and they all kinda blend together to me.

[@penknee9693]

Sometimes I wish KZbin would promote this channel a bit more

[@ghazzter]

I know you didn't selected the image, but it's PYG not pig, Professor Pyg.

[@GhoulishTeatime]

Why do they keep turning joker into a edgelord

[@MataNui.]

What exactly is it?

[@doubleh3978]

where can i read this?

[@mannsyfq129]

How long toa wait puffy paint dry?

[@tobiaspegues7318]

Will we get your fanfiction of Joseph Gordon movie

[@WarpingFist]

Yeah, after the Spider-Man PS4 video

[@The_Infamous_Boogyman]

This is the Batman I hope Pattinson ends up bringing to the screen. 👍 As always

[@MJMatic]

Who are the models for the characters?

[@WarpingFist]

David Paget includes those in the descriptions of all the art. www.artstation.com/davepaget

[@henrygambles3652]

Jake Gyennhall as Batman,Olivia Wilde was used for Posion Ivy,Hugo Weaving as Dr Hugo Strange, Matthew McConaughy As the Joker!

[@БогданКрименюк]

Heh, Hugo playing Hugo

[@johnrushman1586]

Is this even darker than Serious house?

[@johnrushman1586]

Wow. This really is a serious house on serious street. Ive read this comic.

[@wbymyka]

TLOU vibes

[@MatthewJBarnetteOO7]

Leave it to a creative fan to actually create something fans want to see.

[@mr.roachclip1792]

Nice

[@illistfloo]

Is it just too dark for ppl to see? As in not visable?

[@SupaMane777]

Fasho

[@mr.brightside2665]

Yeah this shit is wack. Serious house and Night Cries didn't need excess gore to be scary. I was hoping this was a more realistic horror take but they might as well be taking Titan this is like a shitty rehashing if DCeased

[@eldeadkilljohnkennedy3946]

I bet the ending where some of batman Rogue Gallery all die From Agnes US military drone strike and kill some of the inmate including the joker and Victor Getting shot by National Guard and the suicide squad Batman covered in blood And presumably died only to be rescued by Ra’s Al Ghul for some purpose.