Another Fun Fact: the reason why that Catman looks almost the same as Thomas Blake, because in fact both characters are based on another Catman, a hero from the Golden Age who is in the Public Domain.
The fact Two Timer and Fifty-Fifty never got a proper episode in BTAS is a crime. They are easily some of the best BTAS-related stories ever, and are the only Two-Face stories from that universe that manage to keep same depressing tone and deep dives into Harvey’s character that the original Two-Face had and excelled at. If WB were to ever make a continuation to BTAS or create a series with a similar tone and writing style, they better make at least one (Ideally both) into episodes.
Oh, for heaven's sake! There's like MILLIONS of terrific batman TAS to choose for! I remember reading yet another "it's a wonderful life" take on batman where the phantom stranger shows him a gotham without the batman: SPOILERS It's a PERFECT tragedy where a turf war between joker and two-face claims james gordon's life.
If you wanna see how dark the people from the Animated Series can go, try picking up Batman: Black and White. It's a compilation of stories from different artists and writers, but one of the highlights is definitely Two of a Kind, written and drawn by Bruce Timm himself. A very, very dark Two-Face story. It's a blast.
Two Timer is one of the better uses of the Joker. It goes to show that you don’t have to fill a graveyard, show some gruesome torture, or have some damn near supernatural suspension of disbelief to use the Joker correctly.
I haven't read all of the BTAS comics, but I did enjoy one where we see Killer Croc, or someone like him, as an underground wrestler living in the sewers with normal people. Very interesting take on the character.
Damn, you really sent me back with these reviews... the French translated run of this comic was my very first "collection" as a young kid (in love with Burton's Batman movies & TAS... ), that my parents would buy me once in a while. It really defined the way I would always view Two-Face, Riddler, Harley, and of course Joker... damn, the panels of him beating Jim Gordon on the head with a bat on TV, I recall that it really made me uneasy at the time. Thanks a lot for the video as usual, you're doing great work
15:20 I just realized that "Bromley" is a reference to Brom Bones from the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, which Crane's name and character was partially inspired by. And given his role as a teacher and dressing up as a dark entity to scare his rival for the girl's affections in the story... it's basically a weird reversal/homage to the story with Batman characters.
I knew 'Just Another Night' would make the list. That bit with Batman standing away from the kid so he won't scare him and the kid telling him he only scares bad guys has stuck with me for decades. You'll have fun with the early issues of Gotham Adventures and the Batman Adventures revival after that is excellent. Even the STAS spin off book Superman Adventures had some stone cold classic Superman stories by Mark Millar.
Nearly all of your choices are among my favorites, too, though I'd place them in a different order. In fact, there are only two not mentioned here that I would include. I know you intentionally left "Mad Love" out of the running, but that would be one of them, and it would definitely be in my top three. The other is "But a Dream." In my opinion, even more than "Batman: Madness" or "Tea Time" from Joker's Asylum, that is the greatest Mad Hatter comic ever made. Fitting, I suppose, given which Hatter is the focus. It would have been number one on that list if it had been a mainstream story, and it may very well be my favorite TAS comic story of them all. I'm sure this surprises absolutely no one. The absolute biggest change I think I'd make, besides including those two, is that the first Annual comic would probably be my second or third place pick; it's right up there with "Mad Love." In fact - and this is pure coincidence, I promise - there's a TPB entitled "Mad Love & Other Stories," which includes Mad Love and the first Annual. (I guess calling it "Mad Love and the First Annual" wasn't as catchy a title.) Needless to say, I own it, and I cherish it. I'm not sure which of the two I prefer more; I'm actually tempted to say the annual might top Mad Love, the more I think about it, but it's a VERY slim margin. Below those top three, I'm not sure which stories I'd exclude to make room for the two I've added; I'm tempted to say it would be "Harley and Ivy...and Robin?" and "It Takes a Cat." Not because either one is bad, mind you. They're both AWESOME stories. If I did a top twelve (and, like you, ONLY included TAS based ones and not TNBA based ones), they'd be on there. They'd just take the bottom spots. In a top ten, however, in either case, they're FANTASTIC, but I just like others more. Again, beyond that, all the others would remain, but the ordering would be different. I regret to admit that the Two-Face-centric stories would likely be a fair bit lower for me, but that it is not because they are bad stories or anything like that. I guess it's just the simple fact that, just as you have a bias towards Harvey, I'll have a bias for certain other characters. Anyway, this list has been a long time coming, and I was VERY happy to see your opinions. Again, really the only one I was disappointed not to see here was "But a Dream." And there are a couple of stories from the TNBA days I really like, but if you ever do a list devoted to those, we'll see how that pans out. (Some GREAT Riddler stories there, by the way.)
Yeah, I guess I should've AT LEAST mentioned But A Dream as an honorory entry... shame on me. Incidentally, that one was among the handful of issues I had read before this.
Thank you so much for covering this Mr. Rogues. There are truly some underrated gems in all the DCAU comics. They meant a lot to me when I started collecting comics and a lot of them only improve for me over time. Ty Templeton is great! He especially excels at writing Two-Face and Riddler. Riddler had a few good stories in these two volumes you listed but he has a few truly great ones in TNBA line Batman Gotham Adventures and Batman Adventures (the second volume). Just to let you know the last Batman Adventures volume is actually more serialized than the previous ones. It takes place when Batman was part of the Justice League and showed what kind of craziness he dealt with Gotham during that time. There are more three to four issue arcs in that series compared to the other volumes. Looking forward to you hopefully covering those volumes sometime down the line! Thanks again for this video! It was a pleasant surprise!
_THANK_ _YOU_ for including "Riot Act" (I Riot, II Those who can't do..!) Crane's nightmare being in front of a classroom on work release is surreal and his plot is quite unique in terms of Scarecrow tales. And I agree it offered a glimpse into Crane's guilt-ridden psyche that BTAS never afforded him. But where are the Threatening Three?? - Perfesser, Mastermind and Nice?? "Last Riddler Story", "Smells Like Black Sunday", "Natural Born Loser" and "The End"?? Granted, they're an arc unto themselves. If you ever do a "Gotham Adventures", please include "Gotham Adventures #48, Actions" (Think Fast!) The last page _still_ leaves me misty-eyed... ("I am, like everyone else, continually surprised by him.") And "Saving Face" in issue #46. And _don't_ _forget_ ... Kim.
I discovered the Batman Adventures comics this year, and seeing your video in the recommendations I definitely will read the ones I have yet to. Many thanks for sharing, I wish I had a chance to read these and Gotham Adventures sooner.
Cartoon comic tie-ins are an incredibly underrated sub-genre. The TNBA comics are excellent and I've heard the S:TAS ones are pretty good, written by Mark Millar, of all people. Young Justice's comic tie-in actually are completely in-canon and foreshadowed stuff from the show or were acknowledged in the third season. The Batman Strikes! was honestly so much better than The Batman, since it actually bothered to explore villains and supporting characters the show introduced, then quickly tossed aside.
Agreed. The original Teen Titans (2003-06) Had a comic series. Weirdly enough, it was called "Teen Titans Go!". Thankfully, it's not connected to the horrible reboot. My favorite issue is #47, Regarding Robin. It's actually really sad and depressing. It shows Robin greiving on the anniversary of his parent's death, with a cameo from a certain Dark Knight! The series is true to the series, and definitely worth a read.
Aaaah, I was hoping to see Batman and Robin Adventures Issue #17 (the one where Alice Pleasance comes back), but I have to admit, I've read a huge majority of these, and you did them a great service-- these are definitely some of the best picks! Though I probably would have bumped up Annual #1 higher and swapped it with Issue #33.
Sorry to be a memer, but... INSTANT like. I really appreciate these comics, they are like an extension of the Animated Series (with a little less censorship) and they deserve more love and attention. Some choice picks too, the Scarecrow appearances and Twoface stuff, the specials and "Just another Night" in particular... altough I'm surprised, no Threatening Trio anywhere. They were the funniest thing about this comic for me. Their third story is so damn stupid, just remembering it exists makes me smile. Anyways, great job, Rogues.
Spring's Sprangyard I think the TAS/TNBA comics had the perfect blend of not being as shackled down to children’s television, but not as “mature” where gore and excessively swearing and the like are used for shock value.
@Marsh388 - totally agree. The BTAS comics - "Batman" / "& Robin" / "Gotham" and back to "Batman Adventures" - _really_ understood the characters and mythos and with BTAS as a springboard they were able to tell, in my opinion, better stories that often showcased a more sympathetic angle to the villains, explored relationships they had with third parties only hinted at in the series, and how compassionate Batman could be with them. One of the collections' blurbs read, "This isn't Batman-lite, it's _classic_ Batman", and that it certainly was. Glad I started buying Gotham Adventures back in '98, and later forking out for the rest of 'em in a set on ebay from Batman Adventures #1. Best $100 I ever spent! And I'll always sing the praises of "Natural Born Loser" in "Batman Adventures #30"... _Best_ _Batman_ _story_ _ever_ with three villains' backstories, a compelling glimpse into everyday life in Gotham with two old ladies using a public payphone, a jail breakout _and_ a chase - and Batman himself only appears in the last panel!
7:10 - 9:05/ One telling aspect to this scheme by the Scarecrow is that he's actually going into Mad Hatter territory. If you'll recall, BTAS had a great episode titled PERCHANCE TO DREAM. Let's just say Batman gets a sad dose of reality courtesy of a sudden lapse in literacy.
Great list Rogues! I have read a few TAS comics, and I honestly think they are slightly better than the cartoon. It explores the other rogues more thoroughly and make them sympathetic. It also focuses on other members of the supporting cast, such as Gordon, who did not have an episode focuses on him in the cartoon. I am surprise. Two timers weren't your #1, but I knew a two-face story would appear as your favourite TAS comic.
I am pretty sure he prefers Fifty Fifty to Two Timer because the latter is such a dark and depressing story and the ending basically implies there’s no hope left for Harvey. Those are actually the reasons why I love it so much but I can understand why Rogues would prefer a more optimistic Two Face story.
I really agree with you. I honestly think 2 timer being an animated movie would've been better. Maybe Batman Annual #1 could be made into an anthology movie.
Honestly, the various tie-in titles based off the show are some of my favorite Batman comics I've read. Like the show, they're a great distillation of the character and are accessible enough for kids and adults alike. In fact ALL of the DCAU comic titles were pretty great - the STAS and JLA comics have some gems, too. But I could do without the Tom King bashing.
My top 8 in no particular order: "The Last Riddler Story" (B. Advs. #10) "Last Tango in Paris" (B. Advs. #13) - the one comic that makes me buy the Batman and Talia romance "Grave Obligations" (B. Advs. #24) - I'm a sucker for Kyodai Ken "Survivor Syndrome" (B. Advs. #27) "Just Another Night" (B. Advs. #33) - the ending makes you feel for Batman, it's nice he kept in touch with the woman in Vol. 2 of the Batman Adventures "Going Straight" (B. Advs. Annual #1) "But A Dream" (B. & R. Advs. #17) "Through the Long Night" (B. & R. Advs. #20) - probably my favorite of the bunch, great set-up and world-building with the GCPD
I like how 10 and 2 are pretty interesting for 10 is because many people fantasied about and the second is were Bruce is almost has found the happiness he deserves and that Justin could be a better Robin too, if that happened but most likely not
The reason the mr.freeze story wasn't in the holiday knights episode was because that episode was tbna and Nora had been cured by that point which is sad because that story sounds great and heartwarming ironically
Knew the Harvey vs Joker story would be on here, Heroic Harvey's always great. *Love* that Scarecrow story about illiteracy, everyone really forgets he was a teacher as much as a professor. It's an aspect that would make me like him a lot more if used often. Two-Timer as a movie would've been cool, but its ending was always so depressing. Also, what was that cover showing Harvey, Batman, and Ivy together? Cuz like, I would read that teamup. Just Another Night was an awesome story. 'Nuff said. Fifty Fifty was pretty great. I feel like it made him seem a bit weak against the generic mobsters, but its ending made Two Timer's ending easier to read lol
the Batman TAS Comics is even Better that the Original Cartoon, I Hope Batman: the Caped Crusader done justice like the original cartoon and the comics
9:04 oh wow that seems like a really interesting story! TAS scarecrow never really stuck with me, he was never quite menacing or sympathetic enough most of the time but this certainly helps make up my mimd about him. Why is his scarecrow mask speaking? Is that part of his delusions?
I own your number 2 pick. I’m going to reread it. What did you think of the villains who are only in the comics (deadshot, cavalier, and think some others)?
The DCAU adventures comic issues has so many hits and less misses it just sucks that most of the series don’t have an omnibus or paperback compilation, you have to get it individually on the comic book apps which sucks
I was kind of holding my breath, waiting for a Riddler story. I'm glad he at least made it into the honorable mentions. I feel like he's very under-utalized. I don't care for the way they interpreted him in the Harley Quinn series either. What is so hard about writing a good Riddler persona?
I know what you mean. It feels like most writers cannot be bothered to try and write Ed competently so they just go the lazy route and write more Joker stories or just make Ed into a joke.
I thought it would be a good idea for a continuation of the episode day of the samurai into the comic book series where we find out the ninja disappeared on batman as his fate was unforeseen in the episode itself.🤯🧠📈💎🏝
Mr Rogues any video you could upload will make me happy. Having said that I would love you to tackle best Justice League stories and top Robin stories. I do understand if you prefer villains. I would love a best Legion of Doom stories. I use your lists as a blueprint to buy batman comics to read. Thank you!
What did yo think of the storyline in these comics that bright Freeze and Nora back together and revealed that secretly she hadn’t given up on Himalayan well as the epilogue that reveals Kunak’s origins.
Not having any of these comics I can't even try to make a list. But reading them sounds like such a terrible task that anyone else who has to read them, I'll sacrifice myself and read them for you:) Wait a minute. Mr. Rouges likes rouges? I get a weird feeling there was a hint somewhere.
Dude you’re right. I can’t name a single good Catwoman centered episode from TAS. I loved an episode she did with Nightwing on TNBA, but other than that nothing.
SlyGuy21 Yeah Catwoman was more of a damsel in distress throughout BTAS, she gained her more playful antics in TNBA but the damage was already done... I really think they shouldn’t have unmasked her and made her civilian identity public knowledge in her FIRST appearance.
Her early episodes were especially weak. Her later ones got better - Catwalk and Batgirl Returns - but still not as fantastic as the other rogue's episodes.
Sadly, the list you made, never been animated. I would love to see another Mr. Freeze episode and a Two-Face episode where he's about to be reformed, or a reformed scarecrow episode since he only has three major episodes to him.
« She basically goes out of Arkham, meets the Joker, and immediately goes back in to Arkham. The story of her life... » I feel like weeping but just can't stop laughing XD
There is one more story I should bring up a story that actually takes place in between Mr. Freeze's last appearance in The New Batman Adventures and Batman Beyond. Want to hear it.
I always get confuse when I read these comics because in the last issue joker hirerd catwoman too rob a crown so he can do this plan but catwoman wasn't introduce un till after two face but Harvey's isn't two face yet which doesn't match the timeline.
Back when i was a kid i didnt like the comics cause the cartoon art style. Lookin at it now as an adult i find the art better than 80% of modern comics.
"Scarecrow never got a truly fantastic episode in the show" He has a point. But he's responsible for the events in "over the edge" but that's more of a bane story then anything.
I never could bring myself to truly embrace Heath Ledger's Joker, and I think the Batman Adventures comics were partly to blame. Heath's joker just explained wAAAAay too much. And as the Joker in Mad Love so perfectly stated... "If you have to explain a joke, THERE IS NO JOKE!" They should have instead taken a lesson from the Batman and Robin Adventures. When Batman asks Joker why he did something especially mean, what's his reply? "Because it was tuesday! Ha... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!"
This Scarecrow plot is basically the same one as The Tower of Babel, in which Ra's Al Ghul steals Batman contigency plan against the members of the League and use it to distract the JLA while he execute a much bigger plan of making the whole world illiterate so humanity will kill themselves in the chaos.
@@srstriker6420 True, although I can see why it didn't happen. Not only the idea of a member keeping secrets from the League was explore in the season 2 finale "Starcrossed" (which I think is a much better story) but also, after the two seasons, the creators lost the rights for Batman, who at the time was gainning a new tv series The Batman, which is why characters like Alfred or the Joker don't appear after season 2 (there's even rumors that Joker would be a member of Legion of Doom and the JLU finale would have him, Batman, Superman and Luthor joinning forces against Darkseid).
@@srstriker6420 "and why he should have been in a Justice league episode" And also in the Justice League Doom, in which the plot was based on the same story, with the main difference was that instead of Ra's the villains were Vandal Savage and the Legion of Doom (which a personally wasn't a fan since it's doesn't explain how Savage knew about Batman secret identity nor how he knew about the contingency plans). If someday DC/Warner is able to fix the mess that is their DC movie universe, it would be cool if their eventually do a more faithfull adaptation of Tower of Babel, this time with Ra's Al Ghul as the main villain.
Wow, they love their villain reformation stories
Fun Fact : Catman was referenced in the cartoon Fairy OddParents, in which he was a parody of Batman, and was voiced by the great late Adam West.
Alexandre Frauches yeah
In the cartoon, Catman's real name was Adam West.
Dwebly II ha ha
Another Fun Fact: the reason why that Catman looks almost the same as Thomas Blake, because in fact both characters are based on another Catman, a hero from the Golden Age who is in the Public Domain.
Don't u mean wildcat?
The fact Two Timer and Fifty-Fifty never got a proper episode in BTAS is a crime. They are easily some of the best BTAS-related stories ever, and are the only Two-Face stories from that universe that manage to keep same depressing tone and deep dives into Harvey’s character that the original Two-Face had and excelled at. If WB were to ever make a continuation to BTAS or create a series with a similar tone and writing style, they better make at least one (Ideally both) into episodes.
Oh, for heaven's sake! There's like MILLIONS of terrific batman TAS to choose for! I remember reading yet another "it's a wonderful life" take on batman where the phantom stranger shows him a gotham without the batman:
SPOILERS
It's a PERFECT tragedy where a turf war between joker and two-face claims james gordon's life.
Nothing can ever replace comics. Love your vids
If you wanna see how dark the people from the Animated Series can go, try picking up Batman: Black and White. It's a compilation of stories from different artists and writers, but one of the highlights is definitely Two of a Kind, written and drawn by Bruce Timm himself. A very, very dark Two-Face story. It's a blast.
@Tara Lamb Sex, betrayal, on-panel nudity. on-panel murder victim, sadomasochism, disfiguration, more murder.
Two Timer is one of the better uses of the Joker. It goes to show that you don’t have to fill a graveyard, show some gruesome torture, or have some damn near supernatural suspension of disbelief to use the Joker correctly.
23:00 Despite being based on the DCAU, the Batman TAS comics technically take place in their own separate continuity. The reason? Superman's mullet.
I haven't read all of the BTAS comics, but I did enjoy one where we see Killer Croc, or someone like him, as an underground wrestler living in the sewers with normal people. Very interesting take on the character.
Damn, you really sent me back with these reviews... the French translated run of this comic was my very first "collection" as a young kid (in love with Burton's Batman movies & TAS... ), that my parents would buy me once in a while.
It really defined the way I would always view Two-Face, Riddler, Harley, and of course Joker... damn, the panels of him beating Jim Gordon on the head with a bat on TV, I recall that it really made me uneasy at the time.
Thanks a lot for the video as usual, you're doing great work
1:35 - N°10 - Harley & Ivy...and robin ?
3:20 - N°9 - Joker last laugh
5:05 - N°8 - Holiday special
7:15 - N°7 - Riot act
9:10 - N°6 - It takes a cat
10:57 - N°5 - Joker late night lunacy
13:10 - N°4 - BA annual #1
16:10 - N°3 - Two timer
18:15 - N°2 - Just another night
19:40 - N°1 - 50/50
8:23 oh boy scarecrow predicted the future 😯
15:20 I just realized that "Bromley" is a reference to Brom Bones from the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, which Crane's name and character was partially inspired by. And given his role as a teacher and dressing up as a dark entity to scare his rival for the girl's affections in the story... it's basically a weird reversal/homage to the story with Batman characters.
Im a Simple Man I see a Mr. Rogues video I like it
I knew 'Just Another Night' would make the list. That bit with Batman standing away from the kid so he won't scare him and the kid telling him he only scares bad guys has stuck with me for decades. You'll have fun with the early issues of Gotham Adventures and the Batman Adventures revival after that is excellent. Even the STAS spin off book Superman Adventures had some stone cold classic Superman stories by Mark Millar.
Nearly all of your choices are among my favorites, too, though I'd place them in a different order. In fact, there are only two not mentioned here that I would include. I know you intentionally left "Mad Love" out of the running, but that would be one of them, and it would definitely be in my top three. The other is "But a Dream." In my opinion, even more than "Batman: Madness" or "Tea Time" from Joker's Asylum, that is the greatest Mad Hatter comic ever made. Fitting, I suppose, given which Hatter is the focus. It would have been number one on that list if it had been a mainstream story, and it may very well be my favorite TAS comic story of them all. I'm sure this surprises absolutely no one.
The absolute biggest change I think I'd make, besides including those two, is that the first Annual comic would probably be my second or third place pick; it's right up there with "Mad Love." In fact - and this is pure coincidence, I promise - there's a TPB entitled "Mad Love & Other Stories," which includes Mad Love and the first Annual. (I guess calling it "Mad Love and the First Annual" wasn't as catchy a title.) Needless to say, I own it, and I cherish it. I'm not sure which of the two I prefer more; I'm actually tempted to say the annual might top Mad Love, the more I think about it, but it's a VERY slim margin.
Below those top three, I'm not sure which stories I'd exclude to make room for the two I've added; I'm tempted to say it would be "Harley and Ivy...and Robin?" and "It Takes a Cat." Not because either one is bad, mind you. They're both AWESOME stories. If I did a top twelve (and, like you, ONLY included TAS based ones and not TNBA based ones), they'd be on there. They'd just take the bottom spots. In a top ten, however, in either case, they're FANTASTIC, but I just like others more.
Again, beyond that, all the others would remain, but the ordering would be different. I regret to admit that the Two-Face-centric stories would likely be a fair bit lower for me, but that it is not because they are bad stories or anything like that. I guess it's just the simple fact that, just as you have a bias towards Harvey, I'll have a bias for certain other characters.
Anyway, this list has been a long time coming, and I was VERY happy to see your opinions. Again, really the only one I was disappointed not to see here was "But a Dream." And there are a couple of stories from the TNBA days I really like, but if you ever do a list devoted to those, we'll see how that pans out. (Some GREAT Riddler stories there, by the way.)
Yeah, I guess I should've AT LEAST mentioned But A Dream as an honorory entry... shame on me. Incidentally, that one was among the handful of issues I had read before this.
1:40. Plenty of other, great Ivy involved stories I wish you included. Always loved Toxic Shock.
A favorite of mine will remain when Two Face manages to epically screw over his abusive father.
Thank you so much for covering this Mr. Rogues. There are truly some underrated gems in all the DCAU comics. They meant a lot to me when I started collecting comics and a lot of them only improve for me over time. Ty Templeton is great! He especially excels at writing Two-Face and Riddler. Riddler had a few good stories in these two volumes you listed but he has a few truly great ones in TNBA line Batman Gotham Adventures and Batman Adventures (the second volume). Just to let you know the last Batman Adventures volume is actually more serialized than the previous ones. It takes place when Batman was part of the Justice League and showed what kind of craziness he dealt with Gotham during that time. There are more three to four issue arcs in that series compared to the other volumes. Looking forward to you hopefully covering those volumes sometime down the line! Thanks again for this video! It was a pleasant surprise!
Your comic knowledge is really impressive. You honestly deserve more subs. Unfortunately, not many people care about comics on UA-cam.
What? Comic Drake, Comics Explained, Conicstorian?
It's takes time and luck saying it's because of lack of interest is disingenuous.
Rogues is better than all those guys.
@@goblintributemaker2539 I'm sure he appreciates you keeping his meat warm during the winter.
I’m just saying it because it’s true
@@goblintributemaker2539 It's a matter of opinion, it's perfectly fair to say he's your favourite.
_THANK_ _YOU_ for including "Riot Act" (I Riot, II Those who can't do..!) Crane's nightmare being in front of a classroom on work release is surreal and his plot is quite unique in terms of Scarecrow tales. And I agree it offered a glimpse into Crane's guilt-ridden psyche that BTAS never afforded him.
But where are the Threatening Three?? - Perfesser, Mastermind and Nice?? "Last Riddler Story", "Smells Like Black Sunday", "Natural Born Loser" and "The End"?? Granted, they're an arc unto themselves.
If you ever do a "Gotham Adventures", please include "Gotham Adventures #48, Actions" (Think Fast!) The last page _still_ leaves me misty-eyed... ("I am, like everyone else, continually surprised by him.")
And "Saving Face" in issue #46. And _don't_ _forget_ ... Kim.
I discovered the Batman Adventures comics this year, and seeing your video in the recommendations I definitely will read the ones I have yet to. Many thanks for sharing, I wish I had a chance to read these and Gotham Adventures sooner.
Cartoon comic tie-ins are an incredibly underrated sub-genre. The TNBA comics are excellent and I've heard the S:TAS ones are pretty good, written by Mark Millar, of all people. Young Justice's comic tie-in actually are completely in-canon and foreshadowed stuff from the show or were acknowledged in the third season. The Batman Strikes! was honestly so much better than The Batman, since it actually bothered to explore villains and supporting characters the show introduced, then quickly tossed aside.
Agreed. The original Teen Titans (2003-06) Had a comic series. Weirdly enough, it was called "Teen Titans Go!". Thankfully, it's not connected to the horrible reboot. My favorite issue is #47, Regarding Robin. It's actually really sad and depressing. It shows Robin greiving on the anniversary of his parent's death, with a cameo from a certain Dark Knight! The series is true to the series, and definitely worth a read.
Aaaah, I was hoping to see Batman and Robin Adventures Issue #17 (the one where Alice Pleasance comes back), but I have to admit, I've read a huge majority of these, and you did them a great service-- these are definitely some of the best picks! Though I probably would have bumped up Annual #1 higher and swapped it with Issue #33.
I wish the mr freeze story was canon
Yeah they should adapted that story on The New Batman Adventures instead of Cold Comfort.
Goblin Tribute Maker I’m not sure if losing Batman Beyond’s Meltdown would have been worth it...
The end of Freeze’s arc in the Batman Adventures comics actually sets up his appearance on Batman Beyond so we still would have gotten it.
No continuity errors, nobody confirming its non-canon, it's as good as cannon
hope to see a vid for all three runs in the future
Sorry to be a memer, but... INSTANT like. I really appreciate these comics, they are like an extension of the Animated Series (with a little less censorship) and they deserve more love and attention. Some choice picks too, the Scarecrow appearances and Twoface stuff, the specials and "Just another Night" in particular... altough I'm surprised, no Threatening Trio anywhere. They were the funniest thing about this comic for me. Their third story is so damn stupid, just remembering it exists makes me smile.
Anyways, great job, Rogues.
Spring's Sprangyard I think the TAS/TNBA comics had the perfect blend of not being as shackled down to children’s television, but not as “mature” where gore and excessively swearing and the like are used for shock value.
@Spring's Sprangyard - It's a mad, mad, mad pearl!
@Marsh388 - totally agree. The BTAS comics - "Batman" / "& Robin" / "Gotham" and back to "Batman Adventures" - _really_ understood the characters and mythos and with BTAS as a springboard they were able to tell, in my opinion, better stories that often showcased a more sympathetic angle to the villains, explored relationships they had with third parties only hinted at in the series, and how compassionate Batman could be with them. One of the collections' blurbs read, "This isn't Batman-lite, it's _classic_ Batman", and that it certainly was. Glad I started buying Gotham Adventures back in '98, and later forking out for the rest of 'em in a set on ebay from Batman Adventures #1. Best $100 I ever spent!
And I'll always sing the praises of "Natural Born Loser" in "Batman Adventures #30"... _Best_ _Batman_ _story_ _ever_ with three villains' backstories, a compelling glimpse into everyday life in Gotham with two old ladies using a public payphone, a jail breakout _and_ a chase - and Batman himself only appears in the last panel!
Another splendid list, Rogues. Can't go wrong with TAS for quality Batman content even if it's not the actual show.
7:10 - 9:05/ One telling aspect to this scheme by the Scarecrow is that he's actually going into Mad Hatter territory. If you'll recall, BTAS had a great episode titled PERCHANCE TO DREAM. Let's just say Batman gets a sad dose of reality courtesy of a sudden lapse in literacy.
Great list Rogues!
I have read a few TAS comics, and I honestly think they are slightly better than the cartoon. It explores the other rogues more thoroughly and make them sympathetic. It also focuses on other members of the supporting cast, such as Gordon, who did not have an episode focuses on him in the cartoon.
I am surprise. Two timers weren't your #1, but I knew a two-face story would appear as your favourite TAS comic.
I am pretty sure he prefers Fifty Fifty to Two Timer because the latter is such a dark and depressing story and the ending basically implies there’s no hope left for Harvey. Those are actually the reasons why I love it so much but I can understand why Rogues would prefer a more optimistic Two Face story.
Love your music choice man, especially your intro
I really agree with you. I honestly think 2 timer being an animated movie would've been better. Maybe Batman Annual #1 could be made into an anthology movie.
Honestly, the various tie-in titles based off the show are some of my favorite Batman comics I've read. Like the show, they're a great distillation of the character and are accessible enough for kids and adults alike.
In fact ALL of the DCAU comic titles were pretty great - the STAS and JLA comics have some gems, too.
But I could do without the Tom King bashing.
My top 8 in no particular order:
"The Last Riddler Story" (B. Advs. #10)
"Last Tango in Paris" (B. Advs. #13) - the one comic that makes me buy the Batman and Talia romance
"Grave Obligations" (B. Advs. #24) - I'm a sucker for Kyodai Ken
"Survivor Syndrome" (B. Advs. #27)
"Just Another Night" (B. Advs. #33) - the ending makes you feel for Batman, it's nice he kept in touch with the woman in Vol. 2 of the Batman Adventures
"Going Straight" (B. Advs. Annual #1)
"But A Dream" (B. & R. Advs. #17)
"Through the Long Night" (B. & R. Advs. #20) - probably my favorite of the bunch, great set-up and world-building with the GCPD
I like how 10 and 2 are pretty interesting for 10 is because many people fantasied about and the second is were Bruce is almost has found the happiness he deserves and that Justin could be a better Robin too, if that happened but most likely not
The reason the mr.freeze story wasn't in the holiday knights episode was because that episode was tbna and Nora had been cured by that point which is sad because that story sounds great and heartwarming ironically
Yup. It didn't fit the continuity.
Do Top 10 Best The Batman Strikes! Comics, it's based on the (2004) The Batman cartoon.
That one has Jason Statham as Alfred!
Probably not.
Invidente7 what?
I think he got mixed up. Jason Statham Alfred is from Beware the Batman not The Batman.
Tayo Jones oh
The Joker Story in the Annual was actually included in a German Collection of Joker Stories
Knew the Harvey vs Joker story would be on here, Heroic Harvey's always great. *Love* that Scarecrow story about illiteracy, everyone really forgets he was a teacher as much as a professor. It's an aspect that would make me like him a lot more if used often.
Two-Timer as a movie would've been cool, but its ending was always so depressing.
Also, what was that cover showing Harvey, Batman, and Ivy together? Cuz like, I would read that teamup.
Just Another Night was an awesome story. 'Nuff said.
Fifty Fifty was pretty great. I feel like it made him seem a bit weak against the generic mobsters, but its ending made Two Timer's ending easier to read lol
the Batman TAS Comics is even Better that the Original Cartoon, I Hope Batman: the Caped Crusader done justice like the original cartoon and the comics
Yes! The Ty Templeton fan club will seem less lonely in the future thanks to you, my dear Rogues.
Hey. I'm early for a chance. I love Batman TAS. I need to read some of these. They should totally revive the DCAU.
9:04 oh wow that seems like a really interesting story! TAS scarecrow never really stuck with me, he was never quite menacing or sympathetic enough most of the time but this certainly helps make up my mimd about him. Why is his scarecrow mask speaking? Is that part of his delusions?
I love the tas comics! Two timer was the best
14:25 that's so fucking sad but also hilarious poor Harley
I own your number 2 pick. I’m going to reread it. What did you think of the villains who are only in the comics (deadshot, cavalier, and think some others)?
I totally agree with you. Why they didn't make those stories as episodes of TAS ?
The DCAU adventures comic issues has so many hits and less misses it just sucks that most of the series don’t have an omnibus or paperback compilation, you have to get it individually on the comic book apps which sucks
I remember Anarky appeared in the Batman the animated series comic series
8:08 I think it would have been better if the "CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE" sign on the library had been upside-down.
I was kind of holding my breath, waiting for a Riddler story. I'm glad he at least made it into the honorable mentions. I feel like he's very under-utalized.
I don't care for the way they interpreted him in the Harley Quinn series either. What is so hard about writing a good Riddler persona?
I know what you mean. It feels like most writers cannot be bothered to try and write Ed competently so they just go the lazy route and write more Joker stories or just make Ed into a joke.
Also, the Joker TV storyline also was foreshadowed with Cat Woman and Penguin stories.
Indeed. Those first two issues were a bit 'meh' IMO, btw. Good portrayals of Pengy and Kitty, but forgetable plots.
Mr. Rogues yeah they probably deserve better and the Joker TV plot does have a killing joke vibe there
I thought it would be a good idea for a continuation of the episode day of the samurai into the comic book series where we find out the ninja disappeared on batman as his fate was unforeseen in the episode itself.🤯🧠📈💎🏝
Mr Rogues any video you could upload will make me happy. Having said that I would love you to tackle best Justice League stories and top Robin stories. I do understand if you prefer villains. I would love a best Legion of Doom stories. I use your lists as a blueprint to buy batman comics to read. Thank you!
Great video.
Can you gargoyles series?
I didn't know of Mad Love until now.
I'm half-amazed that I didn't own a single one of the entries on this list.
4:28 Poor Gotham...
Basically every day. And the weekends.
What did yo think of the storyline in these comics that bright Freeze and Nora back together and revealed that secretly she hadn’t given up on Himalayan well as the epilogue that reveals Kunak’s origins.
Not having any of these comics I can't even try to make a list. But reading them sounds like such a terrible task that anyone else who has to read them, I'll sacrifice myself and read them for you:) Wait a minute. Mr. Rouges likes rouges? I get a weird feeling there was a hint somewhere.
Dude you’re right. I can’t name a single good Catwoman centered episode from TAS. I loved an episode she did with Nightwing on TNBA, but other than that nothing.
SlyGuy21 Yeah Catwoman was more of a damsel in distress throughout BTAS, she gained her more playful antics in TNBA but the damage was already done... I really think they shouldn’t have unmasked her and made her civilian identity public knowledge in her FIRST appearance.
Her early episodes were especially weak. Her later ones got better - Catwalk and Batgirl Returns - but still not as fantastic as the other rogue's episodes.
Sadly, the list you made, never been animated. I would love to see another Mr. Freeze episode and a Two-Face episode where he's about to be reformed, or a reformed scarecrow episode since he only has three major episodes to him.
1) All the good ones
I love Batman TAS and the comics
Excuse me i was wondering if you do video request? If so i was wondering if you can do your famous Villian origin of H.I.V.E rebel?
Great Vid Man
« She basically goes out of Arkham, meets the Joker, and immediately goes back in to Arkham. The story of her life... »
I feel like weeping but just can't stop laughing XD
If they includes the freeze story in the episode, wouldn't make sense since it was set between sub zero and cold comfort.
Hey Rouges, what were your thoughts on the TAS Comic story where Harvey gets plastic surgery and a new girlfriend?
you are wrong you said the final redesign was TNBA when the final was JL/JLU in the DCAU
There is one more story I should bring up a story that actually takes place in between Mr. Freeze's last appearance in The New Batman Adventures and Batman Beyond. Want to hear it.
I always get confuse when I read these comics because in the last issue joker hirerd catwoman too rob a crown so he can do this plan but catwoman wasn't introduce un till after two face but Harvey's isn't two face yet which doesn't match the timeline.
Back when i was a kid i didnt like the comics cause the cartoon art style. Lookin at it now as an adult i find the art better than 80% of modern comics.
Bruce can never escape that alley
"Scarecrow never got a truly fantastic episode in the show"
He has a point. But he's responsible for the events in "over the edge" but that's more of a bane story then anything.
No it's more of a Batgirl episode
Very interesting video.
I never could bring myself to truly embrace Heath Ledger's Joker, and I think the Batman Adventures comics were partly to blame. Heath's joker just explained wAAAAay too much. And as the Joker in Mad Love so perfectly stated...
"If you have to explain a joke, THERE IS NO JOKE!"
They should have instead taken a lesson from the Batman and Robin Adventures. When Batman asks Joker why he did something especially mean, what's his reply?
"Because it was tuesday! Ha... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!"
Question do you think that tas comics are cannon to the rest of the tas universe
What About The Comic Sequel to Mask of the Phantasm?
Have you read batman gotham adventures?
(I know it's based on season 4)
4:56 I swear to gosh if it is a fart...
Batman farted didn't he...
Actually he didn't! But out of context, it looks like he did haha
Cool list.
12:11 Batman and the 2 Harveys.
What's the music in the background?
Where's Shadow of the Phantasm (a sequel to Mask of the phantasm).
Maybe we can get Two-Timer made into a movie with Batman and Harley Quinn and Justice League vs The Fatal Five maybe they might do one
Just as long as Bruce Timm doesn't write the plot. Bring back Paul Dini and have him write the script.
Tayo Jones so Bruce Timm is the one to blame?
For Batman and Harley and the adaptation of Killing Joke, yes.
Tayo Jones just like George Lucas and the prequel trilogy
Top 5 sulomon Grundy stories
Happy woods Asylum it’s Solomon Grundy
SR Striker thanks
Happy woods Asylum your welcome
I love your videos
9:04. I don't know about that. I like Dreams in Darkness.
May I ask what’s your opinion on Dreams In Darkness?
So number 10 is what the batgirl gotham girls episode was based off
This Scarecrow plot is basically the same one as The Tower of Babel, in which Ra's Al Ghul steals Batman contigency plan against the members of the League and use it to distract the JLA while he execute a much bigger plan of making the whole world
illiterate so humanity will kill themselves in the chaos.
Alexandre Frauches and why he should have been in a Justice league episode
@@srstriker6420 True, although I can see why it didn't happen. Not only the idea of a member keeping secrets from the League was explore in the season 2 finale "Starcrossed" (which I think is a much better story) but also, after the two seasons, the creators lost the rights for Batman, who at the time was gainning a new tv series The Batman, which is why characters like Alfred or the Joker don't appear after season 2 (there's even rumors that Joker would be a member of Legion of Doom and the JLU finale would have him, Batman, Superman and Luthor joinning forces against Darkseid).
@@srstriker6420 "and why he should have been in a Justice league episode"
And also in the Justice League Doom, in which the plot was based on the same story, with the main difference was that instead of Ra's the villains were Vandal Savage and the Legion of Doom (which a personally wasn't a fan since it's doesn't explain how Savage knew about Batman secret identity nor how he knew about the contingency plans).
If someday DC/Warner is able to fix the mess that is their DC movie universe, it would be cool if their eventually do a more faithfull adaptation of Tower of Babel, this time with Ra's Al Ghul as the main villain.
Alexandre Frauches because of the Bat-Embargo, I know imagine all that potential for those villains going up against the Justice league
Alexandre Frauches well Savage is very similar to Ra’s
Who is tas and how is he so good at video games?
Honestly, i have never read any comics that tie into the movies or cartoons. I read the comics of the main DC/Marvel Comics Universe.
How about top 5 TMNT villains
No. of likes is 222. I DONT WANT TO RUIN IT BUT I HV TO THIS IS GREAT
So war of jokes and riddles ripped off the jokers last laugh? Shocker.
Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes!
13:59 This comic just show the H word, this comic was meant for kids, right?
Favorite Batman Beyond villains?
I'm late to the party, but...
5. Payback
4. Inque
3. Mad Stan
2. Willie Watt
1. Blight
I think the comic just another because it's not on comixology