Great video!! Grant Morrison was the current Batman writer when I started actively reading comics as a kid so it's really nostalgic for me, and you did a great job explaining what makes it so good.
What an incredible video! I read Morrison’s Batman a while back, and felt a bit overwhelmed by it. Your unbelievably comprehensive analysis has me wanting to give it another try.
The grand seven year long run that spans 75 years of Batman’s history. The ultimate meta-contextual tale of how Batman fully evolves beyond physical limitations and time itself, with Bat-Man becoming Bat-God as he cheats and defeats the devil. My favorite Batman comic run of all time
"Yes, that comic was in response to being hacked by members of a family or those close to that family who worked for that company which had to pay half a billion in fines." "Here's the evidence it is connected to the Determan's and Darnells the judge won't allow."
1) This was a great, very on-point video. You clearly "get" Morrison and "get" the "Batsaga" 2) The problem (if You can call it that) with Morrison's run and its impact is its long shadow. Snyder immediately started trying to ape it. DC's nu52 initiative disrupted it, creating a bonkers-ass timeline for Batman (Of course, DC had to just reverse course after half a decade of trying to force their half-baked, Didio-dictated, nu-90s concept.). The thing is, no one can write Bat-God like Morrison because their understanding of stakes, payoff, literary references, and reversals is almost unparalleled in the industry. (Hickman can do it.) And that's fine. Not every Batman story has to be some arcing epic. Sometimes, bro just WHAM-POWs Two-Face after doing some sewer investigating or some shit. But subsequent writers have taken the lesson to o'erleap their talent in favor of their ambition to try to compete--to try to get on the Mount Rushmore where O'Neil is. And, more often than not, it doesn't work. (See: Battle for the Cowl). I will give it to the Court of Owls concept, though. No way that doesn't happen without a _ton_ of pieces from Morrison's run.
Great video, but I kind of think that Morrison’s run is overrated. Some of it was really good , but a lot of it was just Morrison on autopilot. I think that he also should have left a lot of The Silver Age stuff in the PAST! Morrison said that his last story was supposed to be RIP, and he should have left after then. Also, how he wrote Talia as a rapist and villain. Ugh!
If you want to experience something that loves the golden and silver age of comics as much as Morisson, then check out the show Batman Brave and The Bold!
The video highlights the core philosophy of Morrison's run. Batman is this man-made eternal hero concept that transcends time, space or individuality. Batman can exist globally as a corporation of Batmen from around the world. Batman can exist in different points in history, through time travel and traversing fantastical realms. Batman even transcends mortality and identity through Robin/Nightwing (his legacy) taking up his mantle and Bruce's eventual return from Darkseid's omega sanction. Morrison wants Batman to represent the idea that if an individual commits to this superhero renaissance-man thinking: that if someone has enough determination and preparation- they are unstoppable. Morrison wants the reader to know that Batman isn't afraid of what's in the darkness. Those who hide in the darkness do so, because they're afraid of Batman.
Yes. But; the last third of their run was about the constrains and downfalls of the characters trapped in this unending narrative. Batman or his status quo can't change drastically without veing back to basics after certain number of issues. Batman's super human focus on being Batman is both his greatest strength and weakness, he is the greatest detective, but an emotionally stinted man who while loving his son and partners cant emotionally connect with them. While having the batfamily he is stil trapped in the mindscape of an orphan. That's why their run ends in that pyrric note; Batman saved the day, but it cost him all his growth to the series, batman inc is no more, his son is dead, the woman he loved is dead, his enemies are plotting against him, the bat family has grown distant and he is an orphan motivated by his thirst of justice and revenge. Bruce can't retire, we can't have a satisfactory conclusion to all his stories, he will always have to be Batman.
@@Parainsomne- To be fair, Batman and Superman are fathers . That’s a BIIIG improvement in growth! Clark is married . Dick hasn’t been Robin for decades . And so on. So; there is SOME permanent change to the Status Quo!
No no we don't use subvert for positive spins anymore. It's been too synonymous with spiteful twist that falls flat. Especially with how it became the excuse modern creators go to when they fail.
I think the first omnibus is actually extremely overrated and pretty bad but his run gets amazing after Final Crisis. Theres too much set up for bad books and Grant Morrisons typical smelling his own farts writing style of “look how smart i am because Im lowkey making fun of this”
Calling it iconic is kinda an exaggeration while liked by the fans not quite enough to break into the normie corp same way killing Joke, Dark Knight Returns does.
Talia did NOT give birth to that hell spawn. Damian is a test tube clone and the biggest mistake to have been created by DC. His existence undermines the theme of what the Batfamily is. The idea of the Batfamily is a bunch of unrelated people joining together and learning to care for each other. Damian just shows up and acts entitled as the sole heir of the cowl as a "true" son of Bruce. He's an awful character.
Damian wayne appreciation always deserves a like
He the top 2 Robin and he NOT TWO 🗣️
Damian being Dick's robin is so peak to me
Yeeeees🎉
It was great. Dick was unironically my favorite Batman and it surprised me
Morrison’s 6 year Batman run is iconic and arguably one of the best Batman runs ever put to paper
Yes😊😊😊😅
After Scott Snyder
No.
Great video!! Grant Morrison was the current Batman writer when I started actively reading comics as a kid so it's really nostalgic for me, and you did a great job explaining what makes it so good.
What an incredible video! I read Morrison’s Batman a while back, and felt a bit overwhelmed by it. Your unbelievably comprehensive analysis has me wanting to give it another try.
Thank you so much! Hopefully you enjoy it more this time around haha
Lovely to see you embracing RUclips, and what a debut!
Thank you so much! Glad to be here 🤝
The grand seven year long run that spans 75 years of Batman’s history. The ultimate meta-contextual tale of how Batman fully evolves beyond physical limitations and time itself, with Bat-Man becoming Bat-God as he cheats and defeats the devil. My favorite Batman comic run of all time
The concept of Dick Grayson becoming Batman while Bruce Wayne Jr become the new Robin originated from the 50s as.well.
To me this is not only the best Batman comic but the best run in super hero comics.
My favorite Batman run! Only Morrison established my love for the weird figure of the dark.
My favorite comic books ever written. The perfect balance. Just amazing.
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To me Morrison made the definitive Batman.
Subbed‼️ great work!
Thank you!
Almost as if caring about superheroes helps writing good superhero comics
this was a great video
"Yes, that comic was in response to being hacked by members of a family or those close to that family who worked for that company which had to pay half a billion in fines." "Here's the evidence it is connected to the Determan's and Darnells the judge won't allow."
1) This was a great, very on-point video. You clearly "get" Morrison and "get" the "Batsaga"
2) The problem (if You can call it that) with Morrison's run and its impact is its long shadow. Snyder immediately started trying to ape it. DC's nu52 initiative disrupted it, creating a bonkers-ass timeline for Batman (Of course, DC had to just reverse course after half a decade of trying to force their half-baked, Didio-dictated, nu-90s concept.). The thing is, no one can write Bat-God like Morrison because their understanding of stakes, payoff, literary references, and reversals is almost unparalleled in the industry. (Hickman can do it.)
And that's fine. Not every Batman story has to be some arcing epic. Sometimes, bro just WHAM-POWs Two-Face after doing some sewer investigating or some shit. But subsequent writers have taken the lesson to o'erleap their talent in favor of their ambition to try to compete--to try to get on the Mount Rushmore where O'Neil is. And, more often than not, it doesn't work. (See: Battle for the Cowl). I will give it to the Court of Owls concept, though. No way that doesn't happen without a _ton_ of pieces from Morrison's run.
Great video, but I kind of think that Morrison’s run is overrated. Some of it was really good , but a lot of it was just Morrison on autopilot. I think that he also should have left a lot of The Silver Age stuff in the PAST! Morrison said that his last story was supposed to be RIP, and he should have left after then. Also, how he wrote Talia as a rapist and villain. Ugh!
If you want to experience something that loves the golden and silver age of comics as much as Morisson, then check out the show Batman Brave and The Bold!
one month later and i still goon to this
Grant Morrison wrote Talia poorly and now suddenly people forgets how good his run is
Fair. I understand why people have their gripes with her characterization. And if it's not for you that's valid
@@YuhooComicReview no I like grants run I forgot to type people. You can love a run that has problems
If you like Grant’s work, check his out autobiography/history of comics Supergods
@@YourFriendBats it's on my list!
I thought hexadecimal was in the thumbnail for a second
Morrison's Batman run was not good, he's a very good writer but his Batman run left a lot to be desired
It's awful and the guy ain't what folks sell...
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@@thecozmikcollector the goat himself 🗣️ hopefully this convinces you to finally read it 🤭
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The video highlights the core philosophy of Morrison's run. Batman is this man-made eternal hero concept that transcends time, space or individuality. Batman can exist globally as a corporation of Batmen from around the world. Batman can exist in different points in history, through time travel and traversing fantastical realms. Batman even transcends mortality and identity through Robin/Nightwing (his legacy) taking up his mantle and Bruce's eventual return from Darkseid's omega sanction. Morrison wants Batman to represent the idea that if an individual commits to this superhero renaissance-man thinking: that if someone has enough determination and preparation- they are unstoppable. Morrison wants the reader to know that Batman isn't afraid of what's in the darkness. Those who hide in the darkness do so, because they're afraid of Batman.
Yes. But; the last third of their run was about the constrains and downfalls of the characters trapped in this unending narrative. Batman or his status quo can't change drastically without veing back to basics after certain number of issues. Batman's super human focus on being Batman is both his greatest strength and weakness, he is the greatest detective, but an emotionally stinted man who while loving his son and partners cant emotionally connect with them. While having the batfamily he is stil trapped in the mindscape of an orphan. That's why their run ends in that pyrric note; Batman saved the day, but it cost him all his growth to the series, batman inc is no more, his son is dead, the woman he loved is dead, his enemies are plotting against him, the bat family has grown distant and he is an orphan motivated by his thirst of justice and revenge. Bruce can't retire, we can't have a satisfactory conclusion to all his stories, he will always have to be Batman.
@@Parainsomne agreed! Fair point! Batman CAN be anything- but the status quo MUST be resumed. He can be anything- but he will inevitably be Batman!
@@Parainsomne- To be fair, Batman and Superman are fathers . That’s a BIIIG improvement in growth! Clark is married . Dick hasn’t been Robin for decades . And so on. So; there is SOME permanent change to the Status Quo!
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No no we don't use subvert for positive spins anymore. It's been too synonymous with spiteful twist that falls flat. Especially with how it became the excuse modern creators go to when they fail.
Yeah, I'm going to use the word subvert how I wanna use it lmao
Changed... yeah, like colon cancer changes one's health...
They need to stop naming people Dick.
Same age as me.
How have we gone back to calling Batman the "caped crusader?" Whatever happened to the "Dark Knight?"
I think the first omnibus is actually extremely overrated and pretty bad but his run gets amazing after Final Crisis. Theres too much set up for bad books and Grant Morrisons typical smelling his own farts writing style of “look how smart i am because Im lowkey making fun of this”
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Calling it iconic is kinda an exaggeration while liked by the fans not quite enough to break into the normie corp same way killing Joke, Dark Knight Returns does.
LeBron James just picked up Morrisons Batman. THATS Iconic
IF GOAT JAMES PICKED IT UP, ITS ON ANOTHER LEVEL
Talia did NOT give birth to that hell spawn. Damian is a test tube clone and the biggest mistake to have been created by DC. His existence undermines the theme of what the Batfamily is. The idea of the Batfamily is a bunch of unrelated people joining together and learning to care for each other. Damian just shows up and acts entitled as the sole heir of the cowl as a "true" son of Bruce. He's an awful character.
In no comic does it say that is what the bat family is
@@yoyoyiggityyo17 It literally is implied, shitlips. Everybody knows that. You don't even read the fkn comics.
@@yoyoyiggityyo17 They're literally a "found family." It's heavily implied.
nah, Damian is awesome. Read his whole arc, lol.
@@theg415 Disgusting
Why is "batmun" so irritating?
@@liberalenextrema huh?
@@YuhooComicReview the narrator mispronounced Batman as batmun several times.
@@liberalenextrema nah I don't think
Stop being a loser
@@YuhooComicReview listen again