Jessica Cruz's DCAU Origin Makes No Sense

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  • @dcauwatchtower
    @dcauwatchtower  3 дні тому +18

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    • @718jef
      @718jef 4 години тому

      I love the idea that her ring is from another dimension, so it's powered by imagination and not willpower

  • @LeviChurch
    @LeviChurch 3 дні тому +108

    "In brightest day, in blackest night, no continuity question shall escape my sight!"

    • @somerandolad
      @somerandolad 6 годин тому +6

      Phil LaMarr really nailed that delivery.

  • @A.IDIOT3
    @A.IDIOT3 6 годин тому +39

    In the brightest day
    Darkest night
    No Watch tower uploads shall escape my sight

  • @comicfan1324
    @comicfan1324 6 годин тому +29

    Although Hal Jordan and John Stewart will always be my go to Green Lanterns, I like that they were willing to adapt a lesser known rendition of the character. By the end of the film, I could totally understand why someone would see Jessica as their Green Lantern

    • @muchanadziko6378
      @muchanadziko6378 4 години тому +1

      As for me, Jessica Cruz, Guy Gardner and Buzz whatever his last name is shouldn't have ever even existed.
      They add nothing to the overall Lantern lore, that Hal, John or Kyle already added. And Kyle is already a stretch here.

    • @Gamebuilder2000
      @Gamebuilder2000 20 хвилин тому

      ​@@muchanadziko6378I'm pretty sure Guy was before Kyle
      And all of them add their own personalities

  • @TheKillerMoth
    @TheKillerMoth 6 годин тому +17

    You guys must be reading my mind or something.
    I was literally JUST THINKING "I wonder when the next Watchtower video is gonna drop." And BOOM, here it is.

  • @The_Phantasm
    @The_Phantasm 6 годин тому +10

    How… how is this possible… you just created one of the very rare times where I liked an add section enough I didn't skip it. Bravo sir James.

  • @Jack-sy8mr
    @Jack-sy8mr 5 годин тому +18

    Of course her ring wasn’t waiting in a grilled cheese because of the yellow weakness that is definitely totally 100% absolute canon maybe 🧀

  • @elhabto
    @elhabto 3 дні тому +32

    Honestly, Jessica Cruz rocks both, but I think it depends on the vibe of the story. Long hair feels more iconic and superhero-y, especially in action scenes, but short hair gives her a modern, grounded look that makes her stand out more next to Wonder Woman.

    • @ggt47
      @ggt47 6 годин тому +1

      Long hair. 😉

  • @samurexatlas7373
    @samurexatlas7373 5 годин тому +7

    Hmmm, I may have a solution.
    Her trauma isn't just almost dying.
    It could be taking another life.
    She's scared of what the ring can do, the Green Laterns noticing a Power Ring with negative energy and offering to purify it, but Jessica is still afraid of it, which is why she doesn't wear it.

  • @adamquenano8563
    @adamquenano8563 6 годин тому +7

    Arguably the most inspiring among all the lanterns

  • @RyogaHabiki
    @RyogaHabiki 4 години тому +5

    In brightest day, in blackest night, short hair suits her better,
    just like Videl is better with short hair…
    (I tried to make it rhyme, then I realized I can’t rap worth cr@p…)

  • @SuperSwimTeam7
    @SuperSwimTeam7 3 години тому +2

    Another top tier vid, as always! I love it when y'all get into the comic lore and compare and contrast it with the DCAU material, you did a great job breaking down Cruz's convoluted origin in a really concise way!!! Straight fire!!!!

  • @christopherpardo2567
    @christopherpardo2567 6 годин тому +5

    the timing is uncanny since i just rewatched justice league vs the fatal five. jessica cruz is so underrated!

  • @polkadotproductions3459
    @polkadotproductions3459 6 годин тому +9

    What’s with watchtower database making a green lantern video without a green lantern? What about his sidekick skeets? Didn’t even mention the episode where green lantern gets put on crowd control! Smh.

  • @deafshadow9768
    @deafshadow9768 4 години тому +4

    I liked Jessica's hair to be short cause I think it still shows that she's still dealing with her trauma. When she was out with her friends, her hair was long but after the incident I assume she cut her hair, almost as if she's trying to leave that behind her. If they ever continue her story in the DCAU, they could explore her overcoming her trauma and her hair starting to grow back to it's original length.

  • @joeker5208
    @joeker5208 3 години тому +3

    Really? Are people really wondering if Caped Crusader is canon? I’d think Catwoman’s meeting of Batman, Harley’s origin, Dick’s childhood, and the fact that we have a gender-bent Gordon Family with Barbara being much older than Dick would all be qualifiers to say “This ain’t BTAS”
    But what am I complaining for? More Watchtower Database content

  • @StudioInkblot
    @StudioInkblot 3 години тому +3

    QOTD: Just like real life, fictional women are allowed to change up their hairstyles now and then. I like both

  • @jackkelly9048
    @jackkelly9048 3 години тому +2

    QotD - I'd probably opt for Jessica Cruz with long hair if only because I saw fanart once of her brushing her hair with a construct comb and I thought it was cute
    As a big fan of her in the comics especially the Green Lanterns series she had with Simon Baz i'm glad you guys put all of this time into discussing her DCAU counterpart, I def think this movie is canon and I like the idea that her origin happened at the same time as John's ring breaking in Starcrossed sparking her eventual journey as GL. Looking forward to the next vid!

  • @bellpei
    @bellpei 3 години тому +1

    You know, this video is just a great excuse for me to think about Justice League vs The Fatal Five again. I love how they wrote Jessica Cruz's experience of dealing with trauma. Her and Star Boy bouncing off each other. Star Boy is so cute just by himself! And I've forever had a love Emerald Empress in any form. She's one of my favorite villains!
    As for the question of the Day? I love the short haircut. It looks smart and focused without being too business like.

  • @Kyle_Noronha
    @Kyle_Noronha 2 дні тому +4

    I like who's ever voice it is at @6:40. They should totally host a podcast.

  • @tomvondoom5416
    @tomvondoom5416 5 годин тому +1

    Short hair is the way to go!!! Thanks databuds!!!! Love your work!!! Can't wait for Caped Crusader Will It Canon!!!! Props to the REDLETTERMEDIA Shout out too!!!!

  • @craven718
    @craven718 3 години тому +1

    A: If I had to choose I’d say long and flowy, Seems more fun to draw and see.

  • @choujiakamichi
    @choujiakamichi 3 години тому +1

    Question of the day. I think it would depend on the artist skill in hair drawing altogether, but I am someone who enjoys short hair overall

  • @steelydyl
    @steelydyl 2 дні тому +4

    I couldn’t care less about the length of Jessica Cruz’s hair but Limelight rules

  • @danielfernandez6991
    @danielfernandez6991 5 годин тому +3

    Good video 31:57 I imagine Diana and Jessica Cruz could have a connection ( similar to Batman and Cruz from the original comics)

  • @EveningStar92220
    @EveningStar92220 5 годин тому +1

    I think I prefer jessica's hair being long, gives her a more unique silhouette compared to all the other GL's who are all dudes with short hair. The change is understandable though since long hair is more time consuming to animate. Its all about the pencil mileage!

  • @unitedstatesofamericareal
    @unitedstatesofamericareal 5 годин тому +2

    so glad you guys talked about her time as power ring, i all too often see it overlooked and it's one of my favourite stories

  • @NerdyHalfrican
    @NerdyHalfrican 5 годин тому +2

    0:58 amazing use of that clip

  • @toganium4175
    @toganium4175 6 годин тому +4

    Jesica Cruz is literally me because I also have crippling anxiety.

  • @Skoposplatinum
    @Skoposplatinum 5 годин тому +1

    They should have called the fatal five in this movie the fatal few tbh and tbh since I first learned about Jessica Cruz from Lego Batman 3 then the Fatal Five movie I'm more used to the long hair but the short hair works better for the JLU style however overall longer is better.

  • @Natboy129
    @Natboy129 5 годин тому +6

    Ok was this video made purely to use that Tiger clip...? If so respect.

    • @dcauwatchtower
      @dcauwatchtower  5 годин тому +5

      It's something I've been saving for just this occasion

    • @Natboy129
      @Natboy129 4 години тому +2

      @@dcauwatchtower well saved 🫡

  • @sadib100
    @sadib100 4 години тому +2

    Power Ring wasn't from an anti-matter Earth. He was from Earth-3. Fun fact: Owlman got killed by Doctor Manhattan.
    I like Jessica with short hair. It's comfy and easy to wear.

  • @superaustin6383
    @superaustin6383 4 години тому +1

    I like her with long hair better especially the versions that give her a green streak in it that always looks great I think

  • @Chrismas815
    @Chrismas815 5 годин тому +1

    Man, am I glad I literally just finished rewatching JL: VTFF 30 minutes ago

  • @edd1970
    @edd1970 3 години тому +1

    Great video!
    Curious to see what yall say about Batman caped crusader,
    Honestly think the short hair style for Jessica stuck for me like it a lot! Honestly think the short hair style for Jessica stuck for me like it a lot!

  • @vindozadm7772
    @vindozadm7772 4 години тому +1

    9:45 dead 🤣🤣🤣. Not the Keke Palmer meme.

  • @ShinySephiroth1
    @ShinySephiroth1 5 годин тому +3

    0:07 You beat me to it 😂

  • @rexred7149
    @rexred7149 3 години тому +1

    For hair, I think it was all right. Sometimes I forget that she does have long hair in the comics every time I watch this movie but they did a pretty good job of her so I don’t mind. I do believe this movie is canon in the DC anime universe, and also my head canon that Batman did comfort her, when she was rogue, her powers that’s mine canon 😊💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

  • @TheWiicube
    @TheWiicube 5 годин тому +2

    Long, I think. No, short! I have never really thought about it. That is such a hard question. I'm going to need some time. I'll get back to you on this.

  • @Natboy129
    @Natboy129 5 годин тому +1

    Honestly the relationship between JLU and the JL Doom/Crisis on 2 earths continuities is fascinating. Since fatal five originally started out in that continuity you have that nice connection between it and the Power Ring connection, so I can now weirdly see more of a reason for it to have started out in that canon. Learn something new every day!

  • @hitrevoricu165
    @hitrevoricu165 6 годин тому +2

    Was just talking about this channel with a friend a couple of minutes ago and decided to check out the channel, and a new video was uploaded 3 minutes ago, hahaha. You guys rock.

  • @Velourdonut
    @Velourdonut 3 години тому

    Great upload! Re: the question of the day, I gotta say I did prefer her long hair before....I kinda have a thing for longer har. BUT seeing Jessica's hair in the movie looking as good as it did, I think I prefer the short hair now!

  • @GalacticLimes
    @GalacticLimes 5 годин тому +1

    Which obscure media pull will James mention today?
    “Blake Shelton’s ‘God’s Country.’”
    Wow! Okay!

  • @acward04
    @acward04 5 годин тому +1

    Qotd:
    Either works lol, short hair works well on Jessica even though it's new.

  • @UltraNerd558
    @UltraNerd558 6 годин тому +2

    James is basically the leader of watchtower database, AND I LOVE IT! W VID KEEP IT UP

  • @ncscrewdriver6616
    @ncscrewdriver6616 5 годин тому +1

    Jessica is by far my favorite Lantern. She's so drastically different from the other Earth Lanterns and is a strong showing for how far comics have come from the sauve, heroic, mostly depthless characters like Hal was originally to being able to tell more relatable stories like how Jessica handles her PTSD and anxiety. All that being said, the way her long hair flows when she's powered up on a comic panel is frankly iconic of her

  • @jxbermudez
    @jxbermudez 5 годин тому +1

    The ad secetion being named "My kids need new socks" sent me to a level I cannot describe. Great video as always guys. Also I like the short hair, but both are good

  • @TheBigStetson
    @TheBigStetson 5 годин тому +1

    @WatchtowerDatabase I like the short hair much better, actually. it's more utilitarian- the longer hair suggests that she's been wrapped in her anxieties for so long she's just not bothered to get it cut (similarly I've not been in a barber's chair for 15 years) but I like the idea that she just hacks it short because she doesnt want to bother with it, short hair is much easier to manage- and it's less likely some assailant (perhaps one in the woods?) is going to grab a fistful of it and yank her back into mortal peril. Also, bit of a topic switch, I LOVE the idea that Limelight is just how Starboy's neurodivergent mind remembers GL. That's such a great detail. I love Starboy so much. This movie was a win for the mentally ill fans like myself.

  • @VJK102
    @VJK102 5 годин тому +1

    18:37 Principal Prickley, is that you?!

    • @dcauwatchtower
      @dcauwatchtower  4 години тому

      Oh my god, it does look pretty much exactly like him

  • @NoahBirsch
    @NoahBirsch 4 години тому +1

    When I hear the name green lantern I think of kilowog

  • @yourguyry
    @yourguyry 2 дні тому +1

    Yet another banger! I think Jessica Cruz looks better with the long hair

  • @cloneyoshi
    @cloneyoshi 5 годин тому +2

    I think it probably depends on the art style but I like Jessica’s hair longer usually

  • @TheBigStetson
    @TheBigStetson 5 годин тому +1

    LOVE to see the Heroes Reforged boys in a WD vid. Hector is my favorite! James, this is the best vid in a while. Love the humor in this one. Splendid work.

  • @taylorthenerd
    @taylorthenerd 5 годин тому +1

    I like Jessica's hair shorter because i feel it gives her a more unique look and also because it makes think about the DCAU which makes me think of you guys and your awesome videos

  • @hashtagnotetoself
    @hashtagnotetoself 4 години тому +1

    Is there a video comparing the Crime Syndicate and the Justice Lords on the way?

  • @no-zp7bx
    @no-zp7bx 5 годин тому +1

    It's close, but I usually like Jessica's hair long.

  • @tfGalvatron1
    @tfGalvatron1 4 години тому +1

    Jessica Cruz's design in this movie is my go-to design for her in general, short hair included

  • @Xennode
    @Xennode 5 годин тому +1

    I saw Cruz in the comics first so I thought i would like the long hair more but the short just looks so much better. (Just don't have her stand next to Miss Martian for too long)

  • @steelydyl
    @steelydyl 2 дні тому +2

    I love that The Truman Show has somehow become a part of watchtower database videos and I’m telling myself that’s ever since another certain podcast talked about that movie.

    • @dcauwatchtower
      @dcauwatchtower  2 дні тому +3

      Right, yes, of course... 😘

    • @dcauwatchtower
      @dcauwatchtower  2 дні тому +2

      Dylan you covered that like a year and a half ago

    • @steelydyl
      @steelydyl 2 дні тому +2

      @ THATS HOW LONG YOUVE BEEN USING TRUMAN SHOW CLIPS! WHO said I was talking about me?!

    • @dcauwatchtower
      @dcauwatchtower  2 дні тому +2

      😏

    • @steelydyl
      @steelydyl 2 дні тому +2

      @ also do I hear Kyle? Getting more jealous by the second, this sock puppets out of control

  • @girlfan
    @girlfan 4 години тому +1

    As a woman (not named Jessica, sadly) who recently cut my hair short I will have to be on the side of short hair. Love your deep dives as always and super excited for next month's video!

  • @blitzhunter128
    @blitzhunter128 2 години тому +1

    Great video! Been missing watching some videos lately glad I caught this one with my new born before I went to work. I love Jessica’s hair short in the movie and long in the comics. I think it works short in DCAU style as short but I think the longer hair ages her and gives her more experience on her belt!

  • @Kayclau
    @Kayclau 5 годин тому +1

    Still fits better than Batman and Harley Queen

  • @RealCutieMutie
    @RealCutieMutie 4 години тому +2

    Me not knowing the backstory of Jessica Cruz going into the video.
    4:35 ... Well, that escalated quickly.

  • @CapLives
    @CapLives 3 години тому +1

    Great video! As far as TQOTD: I didn't mind Jess with short hair. I was just glad she was adapted well into the movie.

  • @kingjiggle4th789
    @kingjiggle4th789 4 години тому +1

    I don't think it matters whether Jessica's hair is either long or short, it mostly just boils down to if the hair length matches the character design she has.
    I like both basically

  • @thegreatandterrible4508
    @thegreatandterrible4508 5 годин тому +1

    I honestly like her hair both ways

  • @geraldkelly8212
    @geraldkelly8212 31 хвилина тому +1

    I know that these deep dives into continuity are time-consuming to make, so thank you. They're my favorites. For your QOTD, the Jessica in JL vs FF is the only one I'm familiar with. I like her short hair just the way it is.

  • @DjPrimeVideos
    @DjPrimeVideos 4 години тому +1

    My headcanon is that after she fell to her "death" her will to come out alive attracted a ring to her.
    ...when it happens is a different story

  • @theders96
    @theders96 5 годин тому +1

    I am a big fan of the short hair Jessica Cruz!

  • @ShinySephiroth1
    @ShinySephiroth1 4 години тому +2

    11:20 Why didn't his suit vanish?

  • @cwooddirector
    @cwooddirector 5 годин тому +1

    I like Jessica Cruz's hair short. The long hair is fine, but I definitely prefer her look with the short hair in this movie. Also, I'm really looking forward to the next video. While I don't think Caped Crusader fits into the DCAU canon, I really enjoyed the show and I'm looking forward to hearing you talk about it.

  • @charlievoiceact
    @charlievoiceact День тому +1

    It looks good either way, but for animation I prefer the short hair.

  • @durianthesleepy
    @durianthesleepy 4 години тому +2

    Can't wait to hear more about Uncle Willie.

  • @fatenabu1
    @fatenabu1 5 годин тому +1

    To answer your first question, due to grand parents being the age they were, I think of Alan Scott and then Hal Jordan

  • @TomJMG
    @TomJMG 5 годин тому

    I’d say long hair works better when Jessica is shown to be reclusive, which would imply that she’s not taking especially good care of herself, so cutting her hair or having someone cut her hair wouldn’t make sense. Once she’s on a path to overcoming her trauma, short hair would be a good visual indicator for that.

  • @shawnrasdall
    @shawnrasdall 5 годин тому

    I was raised with Hal Jordan, never thought of anyone becoming a better GL. JL and JLU completely changed me, and Jon Stewart, in my eyes, is the Green Lantern!

  • @xOzoex
    @xOzoex 4 години тому +1

    I love that Wonka Experience reference in the edit. Bravo

  • @AJordan44-
    @AJordan44- 4 години тому +2

    Cruz's hair is better short, has that Cortana cut.

  • @WizardOfWordplay
    @WizardOfWordplay 5 годин тому +1

    I think I prefer Jessica's hair short to contrast to many heroine's longer hair.

  • @vivalachaos-h8h
    @vivalachaos-h8h 3 години тому +1

    I like her short hair as I think it helps with combat more especially for Green Lanterns as they make their weapons and fight based on whatever's natural to them. Also while the power ring may work an Idea I have from watching it, is what if the reason her ring could be the only one to work because every Lantern Ring is made different and their cell was made to ONLY be unlocked by her ring and no other. Which would also help explain why it talked as maybe hers had that function while others didn't and when she was saved by the ring from the cliff it could have taken her three years to both come to terms with what happened and also to also no longer be afraid that the murder was still out to get her.

  • @GeekBen
    @GeekBen 4 години тому

    I definitely prefer Jessica's hair short. For two reasons. 1- short hair almost always looks better when drawn in this style and 2- my wife has short hair and she is absolutely beautiful.

  • @AkuTheDestroyer
    @AkuTheDestroyer 5 годин тому +1

    Jessica's hair is better short. I just think she rocks it

  • @Pigness7
    @Pigness7 30 хвилин тому +1

    That RLM clip was clever, I chuckled at it, you got me.

  • @thegreatacolyt1277
    @thegreatacolyt1277 6 годин тому +3

    0:10 best green lantern 0:56 fr

  • @tesloche9349
    @tesloche9349 4 години тому +1

    Idk what category Superpets' Jessica Cruz's hair falls under, short or long, but my answer is that hair

  • @dextermorgan9757
    @dextermorgan9757 24 хвилини тому +1

    I didn’t think she got the ring then I always thought the falling at the end of the dream was more like symbolism like “since then it feels like I’ve been falling ever since (meaning emotionally)

  • @pindagreat
    @pindagreat 4 години тому +1

    I think the headcanon that this video describes could make a great season of a justice league show. Start with a 3 parter that has the same basic plot as crisis on two earths, and then have some episodes with Jessica's origin, showing how Volthuum makes its way to the DCAUniverse, and her becoming power ring, and then a full green lantern. She could then be a new member of the main cast

  • @The_Phantasm
    @The_Phantasm 6 годин тому +1

    Honestly, my favourite Green Lantern has always been Kilowog. As for human Lanterns, even though I too was raised with the DCAU John Stewart, for me Hal Jordan is the one I've enjoyed most in the comics. I love John, but I think the comic version at times isn't as cool as the DCAU's John.

  • @darkelmo2023
    @darkelmo2023 4 години тому

    I like Jessica Cruz's hair either way. Long or short is cool with me. I think I got so used to seeing it short after watching the Fatal Five movie so many times that I'm comfortable with it either way

  • @Star_Wars_With_PercyMan
    @Star_Wars_With_PercyMan 3 дні тому +1

    The jokes were all on point this episode, thanks for sharing I feel like a learned a lot too! Beware my power, Green Lantern''s light

  • @kingkuriboh4528
    @kingkuriboh4528 4 години тому

    I love Jessica Cruz’s hair short, I understand why people got upset because honestly long hair leads to cool visuals in the comic but I’m bias because my girlfriend’s hair is short like that too and I find it a very cute hairstyle.

  • @speedtastic7837
    @speedtastic7837 23 хвилини тому +1

    M answer : Long and flowing

  • @Chrismas815
    @Chrismas815 4 години тому

    I think Jessica's short hair works really well in the DCAU art style

  • @JayStack5
    @JayStack5 4 години тому

    I guess I like the short hair more, but I could really go either way and be fine. With how often regular people change their hair style, surprised we don’t see superheroes do it more often. I guess you need that recognizable look to sell.

  • @darkelmo2023
    @darkelmo2023 5 годин тому +1

    Wait...I thought Jessica Cruz became Power Ring in the Forever Evil event, but I could be wrong

    • @dcauwatchtower
      @dcauwatchtower  4 години тому +1

      Yes, though I always just lump that in since it was the lead-up

  • @whunt5533
    @whunt5533 6 годин тому +1

    When you have a multiverse + a time altering flash then everything is Canon

    • @foldabotZ
      @foldabotZ 5 годин тому +1

      "In the multiverse, it's all canon!"

  • @LordRavensong
    @LordRavensong 3 години тому

    Where did the spaghetti come from? Someone tell me where! I have to know! I have to knooooooooow!!!!!

  • @umbertorodrigez8213
    @umbertorodrigez8213 3 години тому +1

    Short? It fits in with everything else in this world.
    Can I have a shiny poster now?

  • @TotallyNormalUK
    @TotallyNormalUK 5 годин тому +1

    Eh, either or. Personally, I don't really care, Jessica looks cool regardless. Plus, if there was importance on her hair length. I would imagine they would've kept Jessica's hair longer.
    Also, it'll be interesting to see what comes from your Cape Crusader video!!

  • @mackinsieziegler6344
    @mackinsieziegler6344 4 години тому

    I honestly really like Jessica’s hair short. I just think the character design is amazing :D