WORLD'S FINEST Reaction! We've been WAITING for this!

[@benschultz1784]

"Puddin'!" "At this point, he probably is." Geez Bruce, that was dark.

[@lithiumgreen105]

My favorite unintentionally hilarious Batman remark yet. He's got a lot more funny ones in Justice League. :D

[@lordmorklen5166]

Joker would approve, imo.

[@kR-qj7rw]

I love how both of them didnt went for joker, like if he dies he dies

[@duhistoka8226]

Sassyyyy Bats

[@robertphillips213]

It is what he would've wanted.

[@Fulcrum00]

I remember having this crossover event on VHS as a kid. First time seeing these two icons share the stage outside the comics, same for Lex and Joker. Words can never do this memory justice.

[@lordmorklen5166]

I had it on a CD

[@vincentallen1318]

My 1st time seeing BM & SM together was in Super Friends in the early 80’s. This was so much better, though I appreciate SF.

[@nathancruz9172]

And I saw this on 📀

[@youssefhussein1615]

I actually remember watching a trailer of the Batman crossover of Superman the animated series on my "Batman beyond: Return of the Joker" and "Batman and Mr. Freeze: Subzero" DVDS back when I was younger, and I thought it would be a movie since it was called The Batman/Superman movie, but now I see it was actually four part episodes of the animated series of Superman, and since I'm 19-years-old and I get to learn things I couldn't before, I get to understand a lot of things from the movies and TV shows I've watched, and the things I had grown up with such as learning definitions of words I never heard anyone say and other things like that, and since I got to learn a lot of things in high school which I just graduated from just last month on June 21st, and of course Superman the animated series was never part of my childhood.

[@TrackMaster844]

13:53 - His name’s Bibbo Bibbowski, an old supporting character from the comics who’s a fan favorite.

[@fraidnaught9067]

Fan "Fav'rit"

[@Bfdidc]

Lex and the Joker are perfect exampless of Lawful Evil and Chaotic Evil meeting.

[@fynnthefox9078]

Opposite ends of the spectrum.

[@chainsawboy2388]

I don’t feel like Joker in several incarnations including this one can be classified as chaotic evil since he does have some morals and lines he won’t cross.

[@webwarrior_08]

We're so close to Batman/Superman: Public Enemies

[@predetor911]

And then Batman/Superman Apocalypse 🤞🏼

[@bangbangchan7665]

YESSSSSS

[@heinrichagrippa5681]

lmao, of course in this superhero tv movie with killer robots and such, of all things, Bruce doing reps on a completely normal chest-press machine would be the most alien thing to Caleb. That's an impressive level of never-stepped-into-a-gym-in-my-entire-life.

[@Jerome616]

LoL

[@Polymathically]

I was lucky enough to watch this when it originally aired. Before Justice League and Unlimited, this was the greatest cartoon crossover ever. I'm glad you finally got to see it.

[@MegMageReacts]

It must've been so exciting, I can't even imagine the build up!!

[@blueblur2273]

And the best crossover cartoon before this one was the Spiderman and X-men TAS crossover 2 years before this one on Spiderman TAS

[@lithiumgreen105]

Now THIS is how you're supposed to do a Superman/Batman crossover. This three-parter makes Zack Snyder's film look like an absolute joke. Superman and Batman act exactly how they are supposed to be in "World's Finest", and the story is handled with a level of maturity and depth that "BvS" just lacks. Great reactions and commentary!

[@koushikraja331]

Yeah because having batman one up superman and dating lois is so respectful and cool to both the Characters and not have bruce timm and co be biased towards batman at all.

[@freefall945]

No need to strafe fans of other content. We got both.

[@freefall945]

@@Traveler89_89 disagree. It’s be easier to keep this comment section free from fangroup flame wars if people weren’t throwing grenades to start them, though.

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

@@Traveler89_89 He did not do horribly, Man of Steel and Bvs Ultimate Cut are great. We did not need Mighty Mouse-ish juvenile wish fulfilment live action content, we have things like the DCAU (which, no matter how good, are still Saturday morning cartoons) for that.

[@DarkPaladin24]

I agree. The whole DECU makes the animated shows look more of the masterpieces they as already are.

[@whodatninja439]

Can't wait till you see Justice league unlimited, the Bruce Timm magnum opus

[@hugomartinez8803]

Harley:Pudding. Batman:At this point he already is. 💀

[@MegMageReacts]

He left no crumbs with that one 🤣🤣🤣

[@batsignal3469]

Justice League and Justice League Unlimited was created because of this successful team-up

[@brucechmiel7964]

This three part episode was condensed into a made for tv movie.

[@nathancruz9172]

That’s right. They even did Superman the last son of krypton, Justice league : first 3 episodes and last 3 episodes of the 📼 and 📀 movies.

[@ziadusama755]

Your're gonna LOVE superman/batman: public enemies. Hope caleb is around for that one too

[@jasonhearn5818]

Tim and Kevin were the best

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

I hope she does apokalypse also. One of my favorites.

[@jaredwiggins539]

At least this incarnation of Bat's in this Episode gave this incarnation of Sup's a little heads up about the Kryptonite Statue this incarnation of The Joker earlier stole!

[@NICKatronMC]

I was so overworked with stuff at the time that I missed the reaction I was in SUCH anticipation for... ...and I can't express how much I loved your reactions to this masterpiece

[@katt-the-pig]

I'm glad this was a three-parter. There's no way they would've been able to explore the dynamic between all these characters in just two parts.

[@andre1999o]

This is what BvS should have been (and I say this as a guy who liked BvS)

[@samwest1097]

Agreed. I also like BvS, but as a life long DC fan-Worlds Finest is want I really wanted. Their 1st live action team up should’ve felt like a celebration.

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

BvS was intentionally more like the '80s Bats and Supes. No Magpie though.

[@PaulW_ftPAULK]

​@@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps Not the 80's Bat and Supes overall, specifically just Frank Miller's versions.

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

@@PaulW_ftPAULK Nono, it's clear Zack Snyder was setting up the DCEU for not just the Frank Miller stories but also things like A Death In The Family (obviously), The Killing Joke (resulting in Oracle), maybe some version of the Eradicator origins or amnesiac Superman on Apokolips. I suspect he was pressured into doing Doomsday earlier than he had planned.

[@CJ-yf5cr]

"Don't want it to be over?" Well you can always watch the Justice League Unlimited 👍Your going to love it!

[@MegMageReacts]

Can't wait!!!!!!!!

[@williamrobinson4513]

Hopefully you finish the remainder of Superman The Animated Series, first.

[@Aethon_is_here]

Fun Fact: Lex's voice actor, Clancy Brown, is the same actor for Mr. Krabs. If you listen closely, you can hear it.

[@grandmoffwilhufftarkin4109]

This was one of favorite vhs tapes to watch as a kid, released as “The Batman-Superman Movie” in the late 90s

[@Trekapedia]

Same here. I got it the same day I got the pilot on VHS for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Suncoast.

[@nathancruz9172]

I saw the 📀 from blockbuster.

[@TheJjcczz]

Bruce’s original long time love interest Vicki Vale was inspired by Lois Lane although Vicki was a Photojournalist instead of a reporter

[@jamalbayliss8523]

tears from laughing throughout part 3

[@krono5el]

More really awesome Supes and Batsty team ups worth checking out are Superman/Batman: Supergirl and Superman/Batman: Public Enemies by legendary artists Turner and McGuiness that were also adapted into animation.

[@mattperiolat]

“You peaked.” That was the moment that hooked me in for this Supes/Bats pairing. I’m always going to be Supes first, but against Kevin as Bats? Oooof. Love both shows and can’t wait for more.

[@ThatN7Guy]

My absolute favorite depiction of Batman and Superman teaming up, public enemies and apocalypse are really good solo films as well but this is the first instance of it I ever saw and it will always hold a special place in my heart, so excited seeing you get closer and closer to Justice League :)

[@Tambuzi729]

This is the first reaction I’ve seen of yours and the first reaction I’ve seen of worlds finest i loved this as a kid and its great to get reminded. Your analysis of Batman and Superman was so good that’s why i will now follow you keep it up.

[@Frangucci]

I loved watching this on Patreon, it's such a great crossover. And that Joker laugh at the end is on my shortlist of Mark Hamill's best

[@thatguy1477]

Yes!! I’ve been waiting for this reaction since you started the animated series. It was great 😊

[@shrekisheck2856]

I love lex and joker’s relationship in all media, they’re basically this 😂😒, lex is like a evil version of Batman, I love them so much they’re so cute

[@fynnthefox9078]

Why haven't we gotten a villain buddy comedy between the two?

[@shrekisheck2856]

@@fynnthefox9078 Fr like it’s not fair, they’re great together, I need them to be in more stuff together

[@LordNifty]

Has she reviewed the S:TAS episode "The Late Mr. Kent" yet?

[@williamrobinson4513]

First of all, I am looking forward to you seeing Justice League, but there's a lot more of SUPERMAN that needs to be explored before Justice League. Glad you involved Caleb, who has more knowledge of Batman (this works out great).

[@TheNorthlander]

I want to personally thank whoever requested Caleb's presence. He's awesome.

[@JHolt_88]

My childhood VHS movie. Who remembers the box art vividly!

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

Wait, does that mean the DCAU Joker always wears open shoes and no socks or is it a spandex thing?

[@carn9507]

AWESOME! The best Superman / Batman meeting! :D

[@TheTurbanator123]

This is THE BEST

[@BrianLightyear]

That’s not fair 🤣 22:34 This is has to be my favorite reaction and this entire episode. How classic still the best Harley and Joker especially Lois

[@macfine]

You'll love the justice league cartoon

[@nedzed3663]

You guys should look into Apollo and Midnighter from DC/Wildstorm, actually now DC. They're Superman and Batman but as a married couple, Lol. I think you'd get a kick out of that, they're great. They also don't have the "no killing" rule either, especially Midnighter that guy kills anybody who's doing harm to other's

[@johnpittsii7524]

Hope you two are having an great and awesome day

[@alexlovehall7796]

This what I have been waiting for! I grew up with the VHS tape of this loved it!!

[@edward18517]

You guys might see the "being with Bruce for Clark not picking up on things" as a great lesson. I've always just viewed it as sickening XD

[@EliteEasyE]

There's a great moment better Batman and Lois in one of the other Superman: TAS crossover episodes

[@Tim_Drake]

i love this :D

[@robertsims7828]

Yes bout time you react to this Movie!!

[@TuxedAaron]

Yeah, the whole thing with Lois here was that Bruce was initially cozy-ing up to her in an attempt to get the inside track on Superman...maybe see if he could uncover something Lois might have left out of the papers. But then, he ended up dropping his guard and letting her in further than he'd intended. Some people like this part of the story because Dana Delany, who does the voice for Lois, also did the voice for Andrea Beaumont, Bruce's doomed love interest from "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" and they appreciated that callback. Others look past that superficial Easter Egg and view the angle with Lois as one of the story's weaker elements...which is not really an unfair assessment when one considers that it's really only in the service of giving Bruce and Clark something else to initially fight over, beyond just their philosophical differences. Personally, I can see both sides of the argument, but that's just me.

[@robertphillips213]

I always saw it as Lois' quest to secure a Bruce/Clark threesome, even if it fails she still wins either the hot billionaire or 230 lbs of Mama Kent raised pure Kansas beef. Everyone brings up genii in comics, but say what you will, Lois is lowkey a mastermind only its a social and emotional bent as opposed to technology and tactics.

[@HobGungan]

If I had a nickel for every time DCAU Bruce Wayne had a character vouced by Dana Delaney lust after him, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.

[@thebatmanbadass30000]

Omg joker not being a good bf?! Shocked 😑 lol

[@gbone1971]

I think these episodes are where they introduced the new, simplified re-designs too.

[@nightwingman666]

Definitely a mile marker in things to come for these characters. In hindsight I believe Bruce was just using Lois and he had no true genuine feelings for her we all saw in Mask of Phantasm that Andrea was Bruce’s one true love he wS willing to give up the mission to be happy with her but then he lost her and dedicated his life to Batman he was already firm on his path. This is why I believe Bruce comes to respect Clark because he can form meaningful attachments to people like Lois and still do what he does as Superman that justice doesn’t always have to come from the darkness.

[@freefall945]

Awesome, my favourite crossover - Meg/Caleb. Truly world’s finest!

[@KonohazFinest]

Somebody's gotta defend the boys so i guess i will. I agree with the lack of communication but as we all know being a superhero doesn't leave much time for anything else. I dont think both bats and supes got enough of the benefit of the doubt. Clark has made many a attempt at Lois but she was too busy fawning for Superman so you can say that he should communicate more when clark tries she's too busy thinking about Superman.

[@NelsonWin]

Let's go!!! ❤❤❤

[@robertphillips213]

Clark and Bruce are about as straight as Kara and Lena.

[@OzBeller]

This is so fun to watch. I bet you'd love My Adventures With Superman.

[@rodrigoferreramenezes5274]

You should watch Batman/Superman: Public Enemies. It's the best of their friendship.

[@AliG6252010]

Do you know it never occurred to me after watching this movie for so many years why was the dragon stuck to the table in the first place like did the owner just glue the stand to the table to prevent someone from stealing it, however have not picked up on that?

[@nataliefaust7959]

Might we request Caleb as much as possible? ♥ 🤣

[@eah4452]

this is what i want from the live action movies too!

[@jitomatino]

Happy happy happy, hapeee hapeee hapeee hape happy

[@truboddie3358]

Meg, you guy gotta do a reaction to "Batman: Mystery Of The Batwoman"

[@truboddie3358]

@@fynnthefox9078 Something wrong?

[@richwagener]

I wonder if Caleb has seen the Darth Vader vs Batman fan video?

[@cirinoso1818]

YEEES! YEEEEEEEEES!!

[@septemberwn]

Lex could also be IRON MAN/ TONY STARK in the MCU

[@jasonhearn5818]

Tim Daly/ Kevin Conroy best duo ..Iconic

[@AndyDandyMandy]

Why are the words on your shirts backwards?

[@jfo6281]

I hope you guys will react to Superman Returns and Smallville at some point.

[@thatKONNORguy]

So if she really liked this, she's clearly going to LOVE Justice League and Justice League Unlimited right?

[@brucechmiel7964]

Bats are much closer to primates than rodents.

[@LeperKing1174]

They made Superman into a simp, why and how is Clark a simp for lois?, he should've left lois since she's with batman and get himself another women

[@BaithNa]

You don't understand Superman or healthy relationships 😂😂😂 Good luck in life, kid

[@2323stickboy]

Bruce and Lois would never work as a couple because there’s no way Lois would put up with all of Bruce’s BS. She’d call him out on all of it by the third date.

[@andtheneverythingchangedwh5234]

"Throuple?" Yes!!!

[@charleslee8313]

Great story, but the Joker design for this episode is universally hated. Even the writers and producers hated how he looked here. How he's designed for the *Batman Beyond* movie more than made up for this. "Stop losing your marbles!" Well played. "Puddin'!" "At this point, he probably is." That was cold AF, but it was still funny.

[@fynnthefox9078]

​@@johnsantos507Spoilers, man.

[@truboddie3358]

Caleb, Kevin Conroy voiced Batman in this movie Kevin voiced Batman for 30 years

[@gibbs615]

This was an interesting crossover of Superman and Batman working together for the first time in the DCAU. However Bruce had no right to move in on Clark's woman, even if she wasn't quite yet. Good thing she broke it off at the end.

[@thedefinitionisthis]

I mean… when Bruce asked Lois out, he didn’t even know who Clark was, nor had he even met Superman. And when Bruce did take Lois out, she lamented that she didn’t really want to talk about or even think about Superman. Bruce didn’t do anything wrong, and straight up got the green light from Lois herself to keep pursuing her.

[@gibbs615]

​@@thedefinitionisthis I'm surprised Bruce even did it because he usually has no time for women and I think Lois was just lost about Superman for a while. Then after finding out Bruce was Batman and he never even told her she realized that he's a dark man who keeps even more secrets and won't let anyone else in and wants nothing to do with a man like that.

[@samwest1097]

Yeah I never faulted any of the 3 for their choices. Supes doesn’t want the person he dates to have a target on their back, and he puts the people of earth before himself. Lois was feeling rejected by her crush. And Bruce quickly sees what a catch Lois is. It is what it is. Good juicy drama.

[@gibbs615]

@@samwest1097 You know Supes also wants to live like them as Clark Kent and that includes a special lady like Lois Lane. He just needed to finally make a move.

[@thedefinitionisthis]

@@gibbs615 No matter how you slice it, Bruce Wayne is still a billionaire playboy. I always took his initial courting of Lois as a means to get some info on Superman's MO, but he ended up legitimately finding her to be an attractive love interest. Hence why eventually tells Clark: "I'm taking her very seriously," and even asks Lois if she and Clark were an item of sorts. And even in this continuity, he pursued multiple love interests: Catwoman, Talia, Batwoman, Wonder Woman, and controversially Batgirl, all while still being active as Batman. It's easy to just paint Batman as the guy who has "no time for women," and in the long run, maybe that ends up being true. But he was still someone who believably still showed attraction to and pursued women in his physical prime.

[@jaysanchez5804]

Please do the superman the animated series episode knight time. It's a superman batman episode

[@BaithNa]

Zack Snyder completely bastardized Batman and Superman to fit his Ayn Rand (a literal Nazi) worldview. He doesn't understand heroism, empathy or compassion and that reflected in the DCEU. This is how the relationship between Batman and Superman is supposed to be, somewhat contentious at first but they always become each other's best friend in the end. The DCAU and the DCAMU depict their relationship perfectly and that's why those are still the most beloved and iconic versions of the characters, outside of the comics. Their relationship is on full display in the Justice League animated series so you'll probably love that show moreso than their individual series'.

[@dbv8600]

I love this cross over the 1st step to Justice League! But Bruce Wayne did seem a little out of character to me in this.

[@BadVideoManIsAwesome]

Lois is a 5lut in this

[@sasamichan]

I want to see you and Caleb react to The Owl House

[@Kickinthescience]

Bruce being cooler as usual

[@MegMageReacts]

I'm the Clark in the situation ngl.... 😂

[@andtheneverythingchangedwh5234]

Yes!! Warner Bros should have just made this into a live action movie. It's the best Batman Superman film.

[@WhiteFangofWar]

Television so good they turned it into a film. The perfect crossover blueprint that the film universe threw out for... reasons. Another crossover graphic novel I enjoyed was Rules of Engagement, pitting Batman and Luthor against each other as the latter tries to stage a hostile corporate takeover.

[@christianjohnson6451]

This gets me even more hyped for Meg to start justice league and justice league unlimited

[@cmrobbins88]

Or even Batman Beyond

[@DataCab1e]

Bruce is only hot for Lois because she sounds exactly like his ex.

[@SebMan-e3f]

This is the winning comment. well done.

[@robpettigrew3308]

Took me a second. Good job

[@chainsawboy2388]

I feel like this grammar is intentional but it’s throwing me off lol

[@DataCab1e]

@@chainsawboy2388 Dana Delany voiced Andrea Beaumont in Mask of the Phantasm before returning to the DCAU as Lois.

[@leohino9211]

Which one? He has so many.

[@bryancorrell3689]

Bruce just loves Dana Delany, who voices Lois and voiced Andrea Beaumont in Mask of the Phantasm.

[@jarodM6]

The Joker being the worst redesigned DC character in the dcau. So glad they managed to fix his redesign for the Justice League animated series. Rest in peace Kevin Conroy, Arleen Sorkin and Richard Moll. Aka the one and only best definitive Batman, Harley Quinn and Two Face. No one can never replace them as those DC characters and no one can never ever replace Mark Hamill as the Joker

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

I'm sure some would call it blasphemy but Bruce Greenwood does a fair job as Batman's voice. Tara Strong and Kaley Cuoco aren't bad Harleys either.

[@fynnthefox9078]

​@@Mansplainer2099-jy8psEh, Tara can be a bit grading on the ears. If you ask me, Hynden Walch is good Harley. She also voiced Starfire on Teen Titans.

[@nathancruz9172]

Not to mention that the biddy 👀 joker 🃏 is similar to animaniacs.

[@justinbryan6249]

​@@nathancruz9172 I actually like this Joker redesign. I've seen the old one from BTAS, but this design is my favorite (plus as a 90s kid I grew up with both designs).

[@nathancruz9172]

@@justinbryan6249 that’s good.

[@Godzilla-tu2cd]

At last the time has come... The crossover of our childhood is here 🔥🔥🔥

[@LucasCarvalho-wj1vb]

Batman is literally a ninja. To be the best vigilante possible, Bruce perfected himself in all aspects of fighting crime: Psychology, showmanship, escapism, detectivism, espionage, forensics, gymnastics and much more. Regarding martial arts, he trained with the best teachers of each style around the world. He knows at least a little about all of them, took the best of each and created his own fighting style that he taught the Robins and perfected over time. It has been stated several times in the comics that he raised his body to the peak of human physical condicion without any kind of special enhancement.

[@bradyanderson6311]

Spy, not ninja.

[@Indego84]

I can't wait for you to get to Justice League.

[@MalikBarrow16]

Meg please consider watching Superman & Lois, season 4 starts later this year and you'll absolutely love it.

[@nahthanksno8299]

I second this, it’s near peak Superman

[@MalikBarrow16]

@@nahthanksno8299 She's said she wanted to see a Superman that protects more than just America, and a more established relationship between he and Lois. So I keep posting this comment hoping she'll see XD

[@rogertemple7193]

It's a bird, it's a plane no it's Meg and Caleb have a wonderful Sunday and Thank You my friends.🐶🦸🦸🐶

[@milkiassamuel780]

I really do appreciate this movie and how great it is seeing Batman and Superman team up together in the the DCAU and show why the two are such a great duo and start their friendship. I also love the team up between Lex and Joker since the both of them are just as entertaining together as Superman and Batman together. The only thing Id say that I don't really love is how this film tries a bit too hard in making Bruce and Lois a couple when we all know Clark and Lois end up better together so, not to mention it kind of makes Bruce a bit of jerk since he's literally stealing Clark's girl in front of him for no real reason. Granted Clark shouldve made his move sooner and not let his insecurities get in the way but than again it's still kinda a dick move from Bruce. Would highly recommend you guys also check out Batman and Superman: Public Enemies which is another great Batman and Superman team up movie that really showcases how strong their friendship truly is

[@lordmorklen5166]

Meg, you have to watch Superman/Batman: Public enemies for Peak Clark/Bruce buddy moments.

[@dylanwedge3721]

Yes! It’s finally time! I’ve been waiting for this and I’m so hyped! I love having Caleb here! It’s so nice to see you guys watch the shows that made me the person I am today! Love you guys❤

[@notavailable8514]

These shows are nothing short of Art, with a capital "A", created by people at the hight of their powers, who genuinely love this universe and these characters, who're bringing them to life for an entire generation, and generations to come. That's why this cartoon stands the test of time. A hundred more years of Superman and Batman could pass, and everyone will still be looking at this series as a blueprint on what to do, and what not to do. It's funny, I remember when Superman and Batman aired weekdays on Kids WB, they alternated between the two shows, and had one single theme song for both that was, of coarse, a banger! If I recall correctly, both Superman and Batman aired new episodes on Saturday mornings, no alternating. They got to share that day. What was great about it was that if there was a week when Superman aired Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Batman aired Tuesday and Thursday, then the next week, Batman would air Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Superman took Tuesdays and Thursdays. They were always treated equally, even by the network.

[@tokubenanimations6506]

Fun Fact: Studio Ghibli (who did my neighbor totoro and spirited away) worked on the animation for this, mostly part 2. Part of a deal to get TMS to help them on Princess Mononoke.

[@callmejacob3234]

Kevin Conroy and Tim Daly really are the World's Finest.

[@Amiya-n3ko]

Pls watch the Justice League cartoon then the Justice League Unlimited series after you finish this show, you’ll love it 🥰

[@vincentallen1318]

I disagree with the women Harley/ Mercy/ Lois having feminist themes. I think it's just good character writing. Glad you 2 enjoyed it. I've seen/ read World’s Finest numerous times. I wish Snyder took this route instead of using elseworld DC stories for the DCEU.