kzread.info/dash/bejne/eHp1mKuLaangd8o.html Batman Ego.

In the comic Kings of Fear. Batman talks to a physiologist in Arkham, and she tells him that despite the depressing world views of his rouges gallery, and outside their constant war, the crime rate has indeed dropped by a lot. That the recidivism of criminals drop to 2%, and because of that she managed to meet her husband a former criminal who got ‘re-educated’ by Batman and have a daughter. Meaning that despite all of Batman’s doubts he has helped Gotham and the world as a whole in ways he could never imagine. 😉

@sammyismuff

Жыл бұрын

Aww that’s so sweet. I’m sure Bruce has moments of doubt, so it’s nice to see someone express to him that he makes a difference; that he is a force for good.

@millaray9912

Жыл бұрын

That’s from Kings of Fear.

@PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworth

Жыл бұрын

In another comic, it's mentioned that Wayne Industries pays for medical treatment and employment opportunities for the random goons Batman beats up. It's a good way of fixing one of the older problems with the character.

@FeliDJrah

Жыл бұрын

And not just because he's Batman either.

@MilestheDirtyMindedGoblin2099

Жыл бұрын

@@PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworth very true that’s a good detail that got brought up thank you

This and The Batman made me finally realize what Batman is. He will never be truly happy. He constantly thinks about his parents, and he constantly protects his home of Gotham from the crazies that inhabit it. And yet, he never breaks. If Joker thinks it takes only one bad day to damage someone for life, then in Batman's case, it only takes one good day to truly show someone that there is still hope. He evolved from the spirit of vengeance into the symbol of hope Gotham needs.

@TheNewRobotMaster

Жыл бұрын

All it takes is one good day... Interesting outlook. I think you're right.

@YukonWilleh

3 ай бұрын

A similar thing happens in the harley quinn cartoon , to the joker oddly enough

I LOVE the portrayal of "Batman" in Ego. The way he can turn on a dime from condescending to terrifying, the idea that Batman was born even before the Wayne's deaths even though Bruce didn't realize it yet, the hulking design and those ghoulish asymmetrical teeth. "My God." "Perhaps." CHILLS. EVERY TIME.

This is both a depressing and encouragint tale. The thing that seperates Batman from most heroes is that outside the mask and tights they have a life, but with batman it's almost only the mask. This comic shows that while bruce wayne does hate what his life's become he can't just pick the easy way out (While myself and any rational person would be fine with killing the joker). I feel like this truly cemets his moral and promise, in the years prior and a bit before he became batman he set out to avenge his parents but that solace and promise may never be fulfilled but at the very least he can protect even one life from the pain he fills that's enough. The fact he's willing to accept all the responsibilty for the lives he fails to save but to help make batman a symbol of hope to the people of Gotham speaks volume to me.

@MilestheDirtyMindedGoblin2099

Жыл бұрын

I agree

What a handsome lad in the picture frame! I'm sure he's well liked and respected within his community!

@owenjones7522

Жыл бұрын

What

@randallflagg3700

Жыл бұрын

@@owenjones7522 - On his desk, there's a picture of Paul.

@adreeeandanothere510

Жыл бұрын

@@randallflagg3700 oh GOD

@OkIPullUp.

3 ай бұрын

10:07

After hearing how buster killed his family and was getting that dark vibe I did not expect this man to say “ then buster proceeds to blicky himself” in such a cool calm manner ☠️👌

Of all the Batman comics written, Batman: Ego is my personal favorite. It's a character-driven one-and-done story, written and drawn by the great, late Darwyn Cooke, that remakrs why Batman is ultimate favorite character: a man who took pain and turned it into something good to help his city, yet for all his training, he doubts about his mission, what his life could be like had he not devoted himself to being a creature of vengeance.

I like how the police now realize how useless they are against the Joker, to the point where they explicitly just create a perimeter and wait for Batman.

This is an amazing example of fighting your inner demons.

this element was also adapted to the 90s batman cartoon RIP Kevin Konroy

Batman has so many amazing stories

@HELLO_KORO

Жыл бұрын

I wish Wonder Woman had the same treatment

Hey man, just want to say I really do love your videos, they've exposed me to so many amazing comics I'd otherwise have missed, and your presentation is always great. It's okay to take breaks from time to time so you don't burn out, I hope you're able to make videos for a long time to come

Batman is undoubtedly one of the most complex characters ever, the reason for him becoming a hero is so that no kid can suffer the same faith as he did but still he would still never kill a villian who keep causing pain and suffering to people. WHY? Beacuse he believes that everyone should be given another chance, but when does the final chance really come, when does the day come when you cant take it anymore and finally end it all?

@sovietunion7643

Жыл бұрын

i always love that a major plot point with batman is that he is often just as unhinged as the enemies he fights, and only through sheer will and the strength to hold onto his sanity he doesn't cross that line. its not that he doesn't understand killing the joker or others wouldn't save lives, nor that other superheros would break if they killed, its just that batman already has so many mental psychotic tendencies about him that him not crossing that line is genuinely all that keeps him from snapping entirely.

In my opinion, Batman ego IS the best Batman story ever told. Better than TDKR, and long Halloween hands down.

Batman Comics are my Favorite Comics to Read!❤

I like your videos because _you_ like the stories you're telling. It is so much more interesting and exciting knowing you're telling me a story or sharing something that excites you, or moves you, or interests you. People can go to any channel if they were just looking for comic recaps, but there's something really great about the way you do it. We don't come here just because they're comics. We come here because they're comics told by you. You are just as important of a piece as the stories you tell. Like the two sides of batman and bruce wayne, you, and the stories -- together they make you a place I keep coming back to. Thanks man.

That ending was way too cute. Your videos are truly great, i can really lose myself in em and enjoy those awesome storys. i love your content, keep it up man.

I'm a simple guy that read way too many comics as a kid. Single dad now. Struggling. But your vids among others help me to realise that it's the little victories every day that remind me I'm doing good. Seeing the smile on my boys face. Plus I like the your choice of stories to review. Don't stop my mullet haired friend. Much love from Australia. We can't change the world but we can make make people around us happy in hard times. Plus the hard times make the good times even better. Look forward to the next vid mate

Now I can see how Matt Reeves was inspired by this comic and damn it’s a good one.

Honestly, you got me into reading comics. Always look forward to your videos

That first picture showed is my computer background, and it confused the hell outa my stoned ass for a second. Great videos man!

ironic cause ego is on of my favorite comics and I was just recommending it to my friends last week thanks for the post

Love your channel man. As long as you keep reading comics, I'll keep watching your stuff. You've given me solid recommendations. My favorite part about your videos is your ability to tighten the narrative but give all the essential points without missing the nuances (de-fillered if you will). Alongside solid editing. Great work. You're well on your way to doing incredibly well for yourself. The Algo likes you too

Thank you, i think this video gave me a solid understanding of not just Batman as a concept, but you as an artist/creator as well, looking forward to the future :)

You are one of my favorite youtubers and I don't follow a lot of ppl here, you can actually make a compelling video about comics that are so dear to me, thanks man

Best comic book KZreadr out there and one of my favorite KZreadrs period!

I look so forward to watching your videos on my freetime. It got me back into reading comics

Yeah dude you should keep doing this. Comics are interesting but I don't have the time to read them, you pick really interesting and cool stories to talk about and sometimes I just start binging your videos. Mostly while on lunch breaks, and your shorts are also really good too!

You are my favorite comic related channel, your videos help me wind down and forget things for a while. As long as doing KZread brings you joy, I hope you never stop doing it.

I love you Mullet-Man. Thank you for each & every video you've ever uploaded. Yes, even the gameplay vids. These videos of yours really pulled me back from the edge when I was on the brink. You are, without a doubt, my favorite KZreadr. You saved my life, no exaggeration... With Eternal Gratitude, Dante

Really needed this today. Thank you

I love this art style, it's like year one mixed with btas, such a cool combination. also your videos are amazing, and even though i don't read comics myself anymore, you pick the best ones for me to listen to!

10:07 Is that a photo of paul in the back?

@Mulletman_Comics

Жыл бұрын

Paul is Life.

@creativestudios5562

Жыл бұрын

Very apPAULing, don’t you think? Please apaulogize

Keep doing you man. Honestly, this helped me want to keep doing my own knight shift. Thank you ♥

I loveeeee your videos I smile thru all your videos. The stories you tell give us Hope and a way to escape! Much appreciated

I haven’t been a long time sub but I can say that I feel the passion you have for good story telling. The effort put into your commentary is very encouraging to see with someone so young. I have never heard of this story which is somewhat astonishing because at the time I had a fairly heavy pull list. This does make me want to read this comic. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

6:57 That screaming sound made me laugh unintentionally. I was thinking it sounded like a guy in a public bathroom after eating a dozen taco bells 😆

Thank you for all the amazing stories you have told!

I only found this channel a few days ago, but I ADORE that you focus on the comics rather than movies or even the shows, because that's where I've seen the best the superhero genre has to offer and it always bums me out that movies feel the need to "normalize" or "improve" characters and stories that have transcended decades and gave those movie-makers their jobs. It's good to know that there's a Mullet out there who can show why the comics have more to offer than loosely-adapted source material. Doubly so, since he can do so in short videos that don't miss the enormity of the emotions on display. Keep on keeping on.

that last bit almost made me teary eyed, thnak you sir

batman has sacrificed so much throughout the time that none of the others ever did in DC

Your talking section at the end is very heartfelt, I personally really apreciate these videos, and i´m always looking forward to the mext one. BANGER. AFTER. BANGER.

I still remember the moment I first realized we all die. Or rather, I remember the pit it left in my stomach once the penny dropped. I cried over it for a long while. I was perhaps 4 years old. It struck me that what Thomas said to Bruce was the exact thing my own father said to me in the same situation. I guess, what else can you say, eh?

You're one of my favorite comic youtubers man keep making awesome shit and we'll keep watching! 🤟

this is so human. thank you for your work!

another banger video but a banger of a comic as well

Awesome breakdown and video my guy 🔥🔥

Don’t stop every single shity day that I going through your videos makes me happy

Lore of Batman Thinks of Quitting momentum 100

I think I speak for most of us these videos are great. Me personally, they are the reason I am into DC comics now. Thank you 😁❤️

This was a nice reading of an amazing comic.

Love this channel man, thank you

Thank you for continuing your work mulletman.

Really love your videos man. Always enjoy your content!!!

good job man keep doing the great work

Damn that bit at the end was wholesome asf tho.

Thank you for the awesome videos,they hit every time 💯

You had me at Darwyn Cooke.

Thanks for making videos (:

like always, I'm loving this videos

Thank you so much for everything

9:45 THE ONE PIEEEEECEEEEEE!!!11!!11!! THE ONE PIEEEECEEEEEEE IS REAAAAAAL!!!!11!!1

For what it’s worth, I appreciate your input on comics. Thanks.

Amazing video!

I like how it’s left open to interpretation about whether Batman versus hallucinating do the blood loss, if there actually is a Bat Demon, or if Bruce is insane and this bat creature is just the manifestation of his madness. Personally, I chop it up to the blood loss, causing some hallucinations symbolizing, his internal conflict, but that’s just me

@rebel._

Жыл бұрын

i mean it always could be Barbatos the bat god

@averagebreadconsumer9489

Жыл бұрын

​@@rebel._ No

@thewizard1

11 ай бұрын

​@@rebel._hopefully not

Love you bro your videos are fire🔥 🔥

You are good. I look forward to your posts.

Batman's always been the most interesting super hero to me. He's like the polar opposite of every other super hero ever. While others have super powers, he's just a regular flesh and blood human being. While others enjoy being heroes, Batman hates every second he spends as Batman. Every time that he puts on that cowl, he's sacrificing another day and night he could have spent living a normal life so that countless others can live their normal lives. Others often save others for the greater good. Batman saves others so that they and their loved ones might not ever have to experience the loss that he's experienced. Batman is the ultimate pinnacle of selflessness. As a hero without powers, he's genuinely risking his life every night in his crusade against crime. He's not super strong and nearly invincible like Superman. He's not speedy like the Flash. He can't conjure things with his mind like Green Lantern. The villains he fights, any one of them could get lucky and finally put him down for good on any given night. And yet, despite that fact, and the fact that he hates being Batman, he still wears the cowl night after night, keeping the people of his city safe. Because someone has to. Because whether he's capable of changing his city for the better or not, he is the only beacon of hope that Gotham has. The only thing the criminals fear.

@ivans3483

11 ай бұрын

I enjoyed how this story really explored the mind and views of batman. It started getting cringy and more edgy than believable about how batman carries himself before I saw this. Except for the people who actually spend enough time around Batman, most people don’t realize the what the real Batman is. That what most people see is actually a watered down or tempered version of all the fury, anger, viscous, and unrelenting vengeance seeking essence that Bruce keeps on a leash. Why Bruce doesn’t imbue himself powers because the temptation to go wild would be too much for him to resist. Similar to why he doesn’t just kill the truly heinous and irremediably beings like Joker, he wouldn’t be able to go back afterwards.

@Crow_Rising

11 ай бұрын

@@ivans3483 Batman's no-kill rule is a little bit more layered than that. It's true that he fears he wouldn't be able to go back if he were to kill, and that's usually the explanation he will give when others pressure him for an answer. However, he has another reason as well; It's not his job. He's not technically an official law enforcement officer, he's a vigilante who works together with law enforcement. His role is simply to apprehend criminals so that they can be dealt with by the local justice system. The issue is with the system itself that continues to not give mass murderers like the Joker the death sentence, and that issue isn't one Batman can fix. He can only highlight the problem and hope that some day change comes through proper legal methods.

@ivans3483

11 ай бұрын

@@Crow_Rising I’m aware there is more to it than just fearing he won’t be able to comeback from. Even the question of the legality. But that has always been a weak answer in my opinion. If he really cared he wouldn’t be Batman in the first place. If anything he only actually cares when heroes form groups and organize. A super powered organization with vast resources that exists outside the law that doesn’t necessarily answer to anyone but themselves. Sure it applies to himself as well that’s what he usually refers to when it comes to heroes who aid the law and order of the government but exist outside of it while technically having no jurisdiction.

@Crow_Rising

11 ай бұрын

@@ivans3483 He is Batman in the first place because someone has to be, and nobody else can. Bruce Wayne hates being Batman. He hates having to sacrifice his happy, peaceful life. But he makes that sacrifice every single night anyway so that as few people as possible ever have to go through the same loss he did ever again. Batman has also always been particularly weary of super organizations such as the Justice League specifically because there's nobody else who could keep them in check. He devised countless contingencies to handle any or every member going rogue specifically to avoid the League becoming corrupted by their own power. If they ever did, it would be a worst case scenario without him as they could simply shrug off and ignore any government telling them what they can or can't do. That doesn't apply to Gotham's local justice system however. It is a form of law enforcement that very much can be kept in check from within the local government through laws and regulations. To force change within a system that he's not even a part of would be going too far, and would make him something he really doesn't want to be. It's not his place in Gotham to make policy, but it is the place of many others. All he can do without crossing the line is bring attention to the corruption within the system and let those who's job it is to deal with such things to handle it themselves.

@ivans3483

11 ай бұрын

@@Crow_Rising let me be careful before I start going into the hole spiel of moral philosophy and yatayata and keep it as short and relevant as possible. He may hate being Batman but he also can’t just stop to be a happy person. Something irreversible broke within his soul/heart/mind when his parents died that he can never fix. He has filled that void with other things but never truly fixed it. Other people have carried the mantle so that isn’t true either about him being the only who can do it. Batman already passes judgement on folk when he catches them breaking the law by breaking them. As Bruce Wayne he does influence change within Gotham with his wealth and contacts as well and rightfully so as a citizen of Gotham. Batman may not lock you up but he sure as hell dishes out police brutality and bypasses a lot of rights to get answers out of people that he seems ok so that eventually the world changes enough that he won’t have to.

3:46 The Batman persona is like Bruce Wayne's Hulk in this comic.

This is mind-blowing and a symbolism of foreshadowing in the world of both Bruce Wayne and Batman. Even though he wanted to quit wearing the cape & cowl, it was his destiny to be the Dark Knight and the Savior of Gotham City, as well as the world

Hey, you're a legend MulletMan, cheers!

We love you bro❤️❤️❤️❤️

My inner demons seems to be winning rn

This is why I think people who complain about Batman failing to kill the Joker are entirely missing the point of his character. Batman, at his core, is just as insane as the wacky villains he regularly fights. A psychologically healthy well-adjusted man does not put on a bat costume and become a street vigilante. He especially wouldn't recruit orphan children to help him fight crime. And it's even worse when he's a billionaire and could easily afford to just train and outfit other people to do the job for him more effectively than a single man ever could. Bruce Wayne could literally buy out the Gotham police department and turn it into the best equipped, most competent, most honest and professional law enforcement agency in the world, but he doesn't because he NEEDS to personally punch gangsters and super villains. The difference between Batman and his rogue's gallery is that Batman is self-aware about how crazy he is, and adopted a strict moral code to keep himself from ever falling too far into madness. A rational man could kill the Joker and not even lose sleep over it, but Batman just can't do that without breaking and becoming yet another murderous insane criminal terrorizing Gotham. This is what makes Batman such an interesting and compelling character.

@TT09B5

10 ай бұрын

Well in the universe where he is the solo hero I agree he is not well adjusted, but in the universes where there's tons of super heroes/villains around then he is the most sane imo. He is the Checks and balances the world needs with so many overpowered people running around. That and if Bruce hadn't adopted most of the robins, they could have turned out to be the next major threats.

You’re a great comic reader! 🤩 we all love you mullet-man (sorry if I miss pronounce your name) ❤️❤️❤️❤️

"But a very wise man once said the truth will set you free" 🗣🔥🗣🔥🗣🔥🗣🔥🗣🔥

Did bro just compare KZread videos to being Batman

Subbed. Thank you

amazing video

Dope video

Never stop never stopping!

This is flippin' radical, man. Mathematical! I dig the end bit - it feels so sincere. I hope you review my books, one day.

Makes you wonder how many lives could’ve been saved had BatMan killed the Joker years ago

@aqz7603

Жыл бұрын

Imo, what's very clearly implied is that if batman killed Joker, he himself would lose control and also start killing people. He would also stop being a hero to the eyes of the public who look up to him. Once he crosses that line, it's only a matter of time before he crosses all the other lines until he's even worse than the joker he refuses to kill.

@corey9014

Жыл бұрын

Batman shouldn't be weighed with the responsibility of that, the government has the full ability to kill the Joker and constantly decides not to.

@randallflagg3700

Жыл бұрын

We've seen universes in which Batman crosses the line and kills... it *never* ends well. Check out the Batman Who Laughs, or the Grim Knight, Superman: Red Son, or even arguably *Batman: TBATB episode: The Knights of Tomorrow!*

@samuraijackoff5354

9 ай бұрын

It would probably cause another even worse villian to pop up, like a power vacuum.

@samuraijackoff5354

9 ай бұрын

@@corey9014 Joker is, afterall, a tax payer.

I don't wanna be myself anymore, sadly, there's no quitting

People always seem to forget Batman is as crazy as the people he fights

i really like the bat demon concept its very similar to the genius idea that is the beast of darkness in berserk

I thought you were kidding about the ghost of Christmas. 😂

As a Batman fan ik Batman will never quit on Gotham cos he is the Gotham’s mightiest hero, he is the legend that is been pass down for many years, he is the darkest knight who scares off crooks, he is creature of the night, he is vengeance, he’s he’s the BATMAN! 🦇❤ That man is forever ♾️

@MILDMONSTER1234

Жыл бұрын

Until Batman beyond lol

You know I feel like Batman can be happy but refuses to do so. Even in the animated universe, he feels shame for being happy with a person that he loves and for considering to quit being Batman. But I do find it telling that in one comic, he accepts that he can be Batman and still be happy rather than invalidating Batman or Bruce Wayne, that Bruce Wayne can live and still choose to be Batman.

It would be awesome if you went more in depth at the end of what you liked about the comic. “I liked the part X because Y”. It’s cool to get the perspective

The Demon Bat is Barbatos

Love you brother

please make a video on dead pool killing fiction

Tomorrow I have to take the Keystone, so it really help me to get my mind off of things when I watch a Videos

there is a lot of other guys that cover comic books in youtube realy long videos that can cover an antire story but none of them can tell a story as good as THE MULLET_MAN even if its a short video that lasts only few seconds or a long video that are 11 minute long but the affect of the video lasts for ever

very good story

I love this story

We won’t die for a long long time. uuum yeah hi you jinxed yourself

A good story to do would be the greeen arrow, batman and question annual by dennis oneil