Sasha you pronounced the greek word "βρυκόλακας" (vrikolakas) almost perfectly if that's what you were referring too. Also Dracula in the book doesn't also turn into a wolf? 🐺
I love the Mad Monk because he's an actual underappreciated character. I use him as an example to people who think Batman should only be realistic and gritty to remind them that he was fighting a psychokinetic vampire cultist by his fifth appearance.
Some fun trivia notes: Before Batman ever used his batarangs, the Shadow used boomerangs with bat emblems on them. The Shadow previously met a vampire in 'The Shadow # 253' in 1942, in a story called " the Vampire Murders". The Shadow was trained by a Monk, who had supernatural abilities.
I am hoping that the Mad Monk appears in Caped Crusader, since it's a show taking place in the era in which he is most famous for. He and Dr. Death are the first two villains that come to my mind when I think of the first Batman comics.
@@CasuallyComics there is another obscure villain I would like you to cover one day. His name is the Master Jailer. He is a somewhat forgotten Superman villain.
I am so down for Batman facing the supernatural. I think it's a perfect fit. I don't think there's another hero, outside of the ones that were specifically designed to be supernatural, that even hold a candle to Batman in terms of a fit with the supernatural.
Batman and the Mad Monk by Matt Wagner as a modern version of it is a great story. For me with what I consider to be Batman’s continuity, it has to go Year One, Batman and the Monster Men, Batman and the Mad Monk, and then Batman: The Man Who Laughs.
Wait - so are you going to do a history of the Batmobile? Bruce just wants to be remembered for the bat-cars he drove... Also, I enjoy Batman encountering the supernatural - but moreso in a grounded/horror themed way rather than DCU "magic" with Zatanna and/or Constantine, etc.
Well there is the Marvel character Vampire by Night, the niece of Werewolf by Night who inherited her family's curse. And then she was bitten by a Vampire. So now she's both.
A browser MMO I used to play, Adventure Quest Worlds, involves a werepyre at one point. I’m sure the writing would seem super dated by now, but it was fun back at the time.
I've read the original, and I liked it a lot. I think Batman actually works well with supernatural elements. And I don't hold the older stories to the same standard but, like you, I try to enjoy them as a product of their own time and culture. The main thing that puzzled me was the werewolf/vampire merge. Thanks for clearing that up! And now I know about the modern retelling. Excellent!
Loved Batman and the mad monk, probably my favorite hidden gem Batman story. Much like most in the comment section, I enjoy the storylines that pit Batman against supernatural foes, which is why I'm really looking forward to the upcoming "full moon" story. Batman vs a Werewolf, enough said.
I am relatively sure that they reference Dala in Batman: the Brave and The Bold!! She turns Batman for an episode and he gets turns MOST of the Justice League on the Watchtower!
The Mad Monk is my favourite Golden Age Batman story! Mainly cause of how jarringly out of place it feels it makes me laugh, its a lot of fun! up till that point Batman had been fairly grounded and after these stories they go back to being fairly grounded again (maybe slightly sci-fi but nothing an awkward exposition can't fix!)
I love The Batman vs Dracula! That movie is awesome and the only thing I would’ve liked to have seen was the plan for Batman vs a vampire in the DCAU. They could’ve pulled it off and made it just as good as The Batman vs Dracula.
Yes! A Mad Monk video! One of my favorite obscure rogues On the topic of reinventing the original golden age tale, I also have a theory that Grant Morrison’s Batman Gothic is another remake of or takes much inspiration from the mad monk. The main villain in it is Mr Whispers. Whispers has a backstory of being an immortal evil monk, a bright red motif, built an old cathedral in Gotham, and on the timeline is supposed to be Batman’s first encounter with the supernatural before Matt Wagner’s version. Too many similarities for me to think it is just a coincidence
I had some of those old white cover golden age collections and I know that this story stuck with ME more than most others of the era. Probably the most striking "supervillain" of the golden age that never actually stuck
It would be cool if The Mad Monk appeared in The Caped Crusader. Make him Natalia’s a strained uncle who takes her under his (Bat)wing lol could be a fun story
I wouldn't be surprised if they brought him into season 2 or (hopefully) season 3. They've already opened the door to the supernatural with Gentleman Ghost.
There is another obscure villain I would like you to cover one day. He is a somewhat forgotten Superman villain. His name is the Master Jailer. His backstory ties a lot with Clark's, so it's a pity he doesn't appear more. I hope he appears on My Adventures with Superman.
I'm a sucker for anything involving a rookie Batman. IMO, Batman is at his best when he's in over his head, and dealing with the supernatural for the first time is a perfect example of that
You're rereading Gotham Academy? Does that mean we get a Halloween episode about the Gotham Academy Annual? Cause having both Dracula and and a time traveling Blight was one heck of a time!
I really like batman versus the supernatural. The doom that came to Gotham book and movie were really good. Big fan of the new batman full moon. Hugely happy to see Zatanna as a supporting character. Hopefully she has a bigger role in the next issues
I remember reading this all the way back in the late-80s/early-90s in the "Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told!" My best friend was obsessed with vampires and I was obsessed with werewolves, so I made sure to show him this story. Also, it's always been my go-to for when people claim Batman would NEVER use a gun...
The Monk is a villain that has fascinated me for a long time. He is an obscure villain yet with the supernatural side to him, and the implied lore, it somehow elevates him into feeling like a major antagonist. I think he is also, technically, Batman's first major supervillain (previous foes being mostly petty crooks or dealt with in one issue, I could be wrong though). I would love to see him adapted in some form. Also wish he had more appearances….. it maybe that would take away from the mystique.
Thanks for covering this story^^ I had heard of it and it was fascinating to actually find out what occurs in it. Personally I think that while the supernatural shouldn't be the rule in Batman, it's okay for him to face it every now and then. After all like it or not, he lives in the DCU where that sort of thing is commonplace, and it'd feel a bit silly that it stops at Gotham's door. Plus while "realistic and gritty" is the way most people like to go with Batman, that's not all he is about. I mean his most iconic enemies include an immortal and a guy made of clay for crying out loud!
That original Monk story is something, all right. As you point out, it's kind of disjointed and random, but that just adds to the weird appeal -- it's like some surreal fever dream. I'm surprised the Monk isn't used more often, since he's got a *very* striking look, and is genuinely different from most of Batman's rogues gallery. But I suppose Batman and the supernatural is something that works best in small doses.
Here's a useless little tidbit, I'm pretty sure the giant gorilla in Paris is a nod to Edgar Allen Poe's Murders in the Rue Morgue. Also a EXCELLENT Iron Maiden song! RIP Paul Dianno.
Batman vs the Supernatural always makes me think of this exchange in batman beyond: "What, Bruce, you don't believe in ghosts?" "I've seen it all, ghosts, monsters, magic, but the just seems so high school."
17:33 The way The Monk unexpectedly dies by lightning is a reference to the movie Scars of Dracula, part of the Christopher Lee/Hammer Horror Dracula series. It's funnier in the live action version
You mention that this story was the first appearance of both the Baterang and the Bat-gyro - but it was also the first appearance of another one of Batman's iconic gadgets: the Batrope. When Batman is trapped in the pit, he tries to toss up a rope by itself - but it can't quite reach. But then he attaches a Baterang to it and he's able to toss it far enough. Thus the Batrope was born! It's funny to think about - but Batman was tossing the Batrope just by hand up into the 1980's. His grappling gun style Batrope was a later addition to his Utility Belt. Meanwhile, the Golden Age Sandman had been using his Wirepoon since his gas mask and fedora days.
Had read this years ago when I was trying to find Hugo Strange stories and read the Monster men mini. The mad monk was definitely a great addition for the ongoing story that it had.
Well,a Classic Batman story like this one is something I would pick-up and be invested.An old school mystery tale stretched out into something more to my liking than I would haven't thought be possible really.But I'm into those Golden Age type of stories for various reasons.And I'm not even a Batman fan but I'll definitely add this book into my collection.
I don't know how big it is at large, but one of my favorite Batman arcs was Dark Knight, Dark City (Batman #452-454) where Gotham itself was presented with a supernatural origin, along with a possessed Riddler.
We see you sneaking vampire Hal into your promo, Sasha! I've always loved this story, but have never had the chance to read the Wagner update, so thanks for including it. Also, definitely not laughing at your folklore-creature pronunciation, but it would be nice to see how the names are actually spelled because, you know, YT captioning stinks.
Just found your channel and I'm enjoying you Batman content. I've recently through the past few months started collecting Modern Era Batman and not long ago read Mad Monk. I really enjoyed it (along with Monster Men as a breather between some of the more gritty Legends of the Dark Knight issues. Looking forward to seeing other Batman content soon
@9:00 RIIII-col-laaaaaah! :) All of the pronunciations sound pretty good to me, at least for use in my D&D campaign if I want to spice up the undead/supernatural.
Especially since I know you love dipping into the show, you should do a video on that The Batman vs. Dracula movie from the 2004 series!!! I remember it being so good as a kid
Not sure if the supernatural really fits into the underlying theme of Batman. One human being dedicated struggle for some quixotic dream - that as a boy he believed he just trained harder, studied harder and fought harder he could somehow overcome crime, corruption and thereby symbolically save his parents by saving others. His money gets him tech but in the end he still has to be the one out there striving away.
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THank you for talking abour this. THE MONK is my favorite villain
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Sasha you pronounced the greek word "βρυκόλακας" (vrikolakas) almost perfectly if that's what you were referring too. Also Dracula in the book doesn't also turn into a wolf? 🐺
I love the Mad Monk because he's an actual underappreciated character. I use him as an example to people who think Batman should only be realistic and gritty to remind them that he was fighting a psychokinetic vampire cultist by his fifth appearance.
Batman may be ready for Vampires and Werewolves, but one Gill-Man shows up and suddenly everyone wants to talk to Aquaman!
Whos gill-man ?
@@ulyssesveracruz8343 The Creature from the Black Lagoon
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Because of the water.
I love how it doesn't seem out of character for Gotham to have various castles scattered throughout its suburbs.
Gotta do something to make your skyline stick out right?
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@@travisjordan3853 And it would be part of his plan to achieve something something regardless of what happens!
"...but this isn't the history of the Batmobile." Umm... can we get that?!?!?... Pleeeeease! lol
Sasha just casually throws out "exsanguinated", and no one is gonna give her propers?
Some fun trivia notes: Before Batman ever used his batarangs, the Shadow used boomerangs with bat emblems on them.
The Shadow previously met a vampire in 'The Shadow # 253' in 1942, in a story called " the Vampire Murders".
The Shadow was trained by a Monk, who had supernatural abilities.
Better bring that Bat-Garlic. Also, the cartoon where he fought Dracula was pretty dope
the Mad Monk feels like the most Sherlockian out of all of Bruce's Rogues gallery
I am hoping that the Mad Monk appears in Caped Crusader, since it's a show taking place in the era in which he is most famous for. He and Dr. Death are the first two villains that come to my mind when I think of the first Batman comics.
It would be cool to see him.
@@CasuallyComics there is another obscure villain I would like you to cover one day. His name is the Master Jailer. He is a somewhat forgotten Superman villain.
I was just about to say that and they should go for the classic Nosferatu design.
I do like when Batman does supernatural stuff. He's got some of the best ghost stories and such.
I am so down for Batman facing the supernatural. I think it's a perfect fit. I don't think there's another hero, outside of the ones that were specifically designed to be supernatural, that even hold a candle to Batman in terms of a fit with the supernatural.
Batman and the Mad Monk by Matt Wagner as a modern version of it is a great story. For me with what I consider to be Batman’s continuity, it has to go Year One, Batman and the Monster Men, Batman and the Mad Monk, and then Batman: The Man Who Laughs.
Wait - so are you going to do a history of the Batmobile? Bruce just wants to be remembered for the bat-cars he drove... Also, I enjoy Batman encountering the supernatural - but moreso in a grounded/horror themed way rather than DCU "magic" with Zatanna and/or Constantine, etc.
My favorite is Batman versus Dracula
I love that movie!
A Creature that's Part Werewolf and Part Vampire sounds super cool I wish they'd visit that idea in the future.
Well there is the Marvel character Vampire by Night, the niece of Werewolf by Night who inherited her family's curse. And then she was bitten by a Vampire. So now she's both.
A browser MMO I used to play, Adventure Quest Worlds, involves a werepyre at one point. I’m sure the writing would seem super dated by now, but it was fun back at the time.
Just in DC or will anywhere do because there is a show called The Originals.
I personally really enjoy not only this series but also the monks design itself. It’s so simple, but for a Batman of that time it works so well.
I've read the original, and I liked it a lot. I think Batman actually works well with supernatural elements. And I don't hold the older stories to the same standard but, like you, I try to enjoy them as a product of their own time and culture. The main thing that puzzled me was the werewolf/vampire merge. Thanks for clearing that up! And now I know about the modern retelling. Excellent!
4:58 To be fair to the people freaking out if I saw a giant human bat-shaped thing flying through your city I also would freak out
Loved Batman and the mad monk, probably my favorite hidden gem Batman story. Much like most in the comment section, I enjoy the storylines that pit Batman against supernatural foes, which is why I'm really looking forward to the upcoming "full moon" story. Batman vs a Werewolf, enough said.
Batman giving the blicky to two sleeping enemies. That was great.
The 3-4 part vampire story in Batman/Detective Comics in the early 80s is probably worth a video. Two words: Gene Colan.
That story is great!
I am relatively sure that they reference Dala in Batman: the Brave and The Bold!! She turns Batman for an episode and he gets turns MOST of the Justice League on the Watchtower!
3:49 So, when DO we get a history of the Batmobile?
I was hoping someone asked 😅😅
I find hilarious how Batman just shoots the Monk in the coffin so nonchalant
I think Batman and Vampires mix quite well and I'd love to see more of the Monk.
Mad monk and the monster man was a great duo of stories
Really like them as Batman's first encounter with super powers and sorcery.
The Mad Monk is my favourite Golden Age Batman story! Mainly cause of how jarringly out of place it feels it makes me laugh, its a lot of fun! up till that point Batman had been fairly grounded and after these stories they go back to being fairly grounded again (maybe slightly sci-fi but nothing an awkward exposition can't fix!)
I love The Batman vs Dracula! That movie is awesome and the only thing I would’ve liked to have seen was the plan for Batman vs a vampire in the DCAU. They could’ve pulled it off and made it just as good as The Batman vs Dracula.
Love this book, and the prequel, “Batman and the monster men”.
Yes! A Mad Monk video! One of my favorite obscure rogues
On the topic of reinventing the original golden age tale, I also have a theory that Grant Morrison’s Batman Gothic is another remake of or takes much inspiration from the mad monk. The main villain in it is Mr Whispers. Whispers has a backstory of being an immortal evil monk, a bright red motif, built an old cathedral in Gotham, and on the timeline is supposed to be Batman’s first encounter with the supernatural before Matt Wagner’s version. Too many similarities for me to think it is just a coincidence
The Grant Morrison story also is influenced by a gothic romance novel published in 1796 called “The Monk”
You briefly reference the Hugo Strange story about the gigantic Monster Men. That was actually a rip off a Doc Savage novel, "The Monsters."
Let's call it an homage. 😉
I had some of those old white cover golden age collections and I know that this story stuck with ME more than most others of the era.
Probably the most striking "supervillain" of the golden age that never actually stuck
It would be cool if The Mad Monk appeared in The Caped Crusader. Make him Natalia’s a strained uncle who takes her under his (Bat)wing lol could be a fun story
Every time I see the Mad Monk I think of The Terror from the 90s The Tick series! I wonder if he's also now super old with wicked eyebrows?
Would love to see him in Batman Caped Crusader in some point
I wouldn't be surprised if they brought him into season 2 or (hopefully) season 3. They've already opened the door to the supernatural with Gentleman Ghost.
There is another obscure villain I would like you to cover one day. He is a somewhat forgotten Superman villain. His name is the Master Jailer. His backstory ties a lot with Clark's, so it's a pity he doesn't appear more.
I hope he appears on My Adventures with Superman.
I turn my back for two fucking seconds and a gorilla shows up. Never change, golden age...
"Right off the bat"--I see what you did there!
Thank you for the vampires and werewolves shared history detour Sasha. It's an interesting bit of folklore that doesn't get acknowledged enough.
I'm fascinated by the other (reaccuring) side romances of Bruce Wayne.
I am here for the Batman voice. 😂
Never read the modern version, but I'm going to seek it out now.
"We are the same, you and i" - the vampire to Batman probably
I heard Batman fought the Monk and I wondered if Batman punched a very early time lord
I'm a sucker for anything involving a rookie Batman. IMO, Batman is at his best when he's in over his head, and dealing with the supernatural for the first time is a perfect example of that
i really like both versions this story! it's rare a pretty 1940's story that was remade into a pretty good story.
the batman voice always cracks me up. probably the best imitation outside of Linkara and the Nostalgia Critic
I want the Mad Monk in a live-action Batman movie.
You're rereading Gotham Academy? Does that mean we get a Halloween episode about the Gotham Academy Annual? Cause having both Dracula and and a time traveling Blight was one heck of a time!
It would be an interesting What if (TM) Bruce had married Julie?
I really like batman versus the supernatural. The doom that came to Gotham book and movie were really good. Big fan of the new batman full moon. Hugely happy to see Zatanna as a supporting character. Hopefully she has a bigger role in the next issues
I love Batman Horror Theme Comics
Same.
I remember reading this all the way back in the late-80s/early-90s in the "Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told!" My best friend was obsessed with vampires and I was obsessed with werewolves, so I made sure to show him this story. Also, it's always been my go-to for when people claim Batman would NEVER use a gun...
I wonder if the gorilla attack in Paris is a reference to Poe's "Murders in the Rue Morgue."
It looks like Dala hit Batman with an Oscar
It's probably Julie's 😅
Mad Monk in the thumbnail hell yeah
The Monk is a villain that has fascinated me for a long time. He is an obscure villain yet with the supernatural side to him, and the implied lore, it somehow elevates him into feeling like a major antagonist. I think he is also, technically, Batman's first major supervillain (previous foes being mostly petty crooks or dealt with in one issue, I could be wrong though).
I would love to see him adapted in some form. Also wish he had more appearances….. it maybe that would take away from the mystique.
Thanks for covering this story^^ I had heard of it and it was fascinating to actually find out what occurs in it.
Personally I think that while the supernatural shouldn't be the rule in Batman, it's okay for him to face it every now and then. After all like it or not, he lives in the DCU where that sort of thing is commonplace, and it'd feel a bit silly that it stops at Gotham's door. Plus while "realistic and gritty" is the way most people like to go with Batman, that's not all he is about. I mean his most iconic enemies include an immortal and a guy made of clay for crying out loud!
That original Monk story is something, all right. As you point out, it's kind of disjointed and random, but that just adds to the weird appeal -- it's like some surreal fever dream. I'm surprised the Monk isn't used more often, since he's got a *very* striking look, and is genuinely different from most of Batman's rogues gallery. But I suppose Batman and the supernatural is something that works best in small doses.
Here's a useless little tidbit, I'm pretty sure the giant gorilla in Paris is a nod to Edgar Allen Poe's Murders in the Rue Morgue. Also a EXCELLENT Iron Maiden song! RIP Paul Dianno.
Just in time for the Spookiest of seasons 🦇
Batman vs the Supernatural always makes me think of this exchange in batman beyond:
"What, Bruce, you don't believe in ghosts?"
"I've seen it all, ghosts, monsters, magic, but the just seems so high school."
I love spooky month shenanigans
So, about that history of the Batmobile video you teased...
And while you're at it, a history of Batarangs wouldn't go astray either.
17:33 The way The Monk unexpectedly dies by lightning is a reference to the movie Scars of Dracula, part of the Christopher Lee/Hammer Horror Dracula series. It's funnier in the live action version
The modern version reminds me of The Cult because it's so obvious the villain is supernatural, but it's just strongly hinted in the background.
I love this story. Legends of the Dark Knight is a staple in comics history.
You mention that this story was the first appearance of both the Baterang and the Bat-gyro - but it was also the first appearance of another one of Batman's iconic gadgets: the Batrope.
When Batman is trapped in the pit, he tries to toss up a rope by itself - but it can't quite reach. But then he attaches a Baterang to it and he's able to toss it far enough. Thus the Batrope was born!
It's funny to think about - but Batman was tossing the Batrope just by hand up into the 1980's. His grappling gun style Batrope was a later addition to his Utility Belt. Meanwhile, the Golden Age Sandman had been using his Wirepoon since his gas mask and fedora days.
Had read this years ago when I was trying to find Hugo Strange stories and read the Monster men mini. The mad monk was definitely a great addition for the ongoing story that it had.
Well,a Classic Batman story like this one is something I would pick-up and be invested.An old school mystery tale stretched out into something more to my liking than I would haven't thought be possible really.But I'm into those Golden Age type of stories for various reasons.And I'm not even a Batman fan but I'll definitely add this book into my collection.
I don't know how big it is at large, but one of my favorite Batman arcs was Dark Knight, Dark City (Batman #452-454) where Gotham itself was presented with a supernatural origin, along with a possessed Riddler.
My takeaway from all of this is how much I miss Julie...
Julie is pretty awesome.
Me too
I was just reading this comic
A little detail about the monk's name that she didn't mention is that Tepes comes from Vlad Tepes, the inspiration for Dracula
This is my favorite video you've done. You should make more in this style. Super entertaining
I want a history of the batmobile!! esp the feedback from comics to movies and tv shows!
We see you sneaking vampire Hal into your promo, Sasha! I've always loved this story, but have never had the chance to read the Wagner update, so thanks for including it. Also, definitely not laughing at your folklore-creature pronunciation, but it would be nice to see how the names are actually spelled because, you know, YT captioning stinks.
Just found your channel and I'm enjoying you Batman content. I've recently through the past few months started collecting Modern Era Batman and not long ago read Mad Monk. I really enjoyed it (along with Monster Men as a breather between some of the more gritty Legends of the Dark Knight issues. Looking forward to seeing other Batman content soon
Great video. I have all of these collected and it’s still informative to listen to you talk about them.
Batman and The Doctor: knowing a character named The Monk early in their career.
I just want to thank you for whenever you do Batman’s voice. Love it! Take care of your vocal cords!!!
What about the time in THE Batman? Cartoon Batman face off against the actual real life Dracula, you didn’t talk about that.
Yes, I watch your videos for the epic batman voice! 🦇
@9:00 RIIII-col-laaaaaah! :) All of the pronunciations sound pretty good to me, at least for use in my D&D campaign if I want to spice up the undead/supernatural.
Always pumped to see a CC video in my subs! Hope you and the family are good! 👍🏻😊
Especially since I know you love dipping into the show, you should do a video on that The Batman vs. Dracula movie from the 2004 series!!! I remember it being so good as a kid
Ohh the reworking seems so good!
A well told Batman vs vampires and werewolves tale is always welcome!!! The artwork is excellent!
Not sure if the supernatural really fits into the underlying theme of Batman. One human being dedicated struggle for some quixotic dream - that as a boy he believed he just trained harder, studied harder and fought harder he could somehow overcome crime, corruption and thereby symbolically save his parents by saving others.
His money gets him tech but in the end he still has to be the one out there striving away.
0:39 I find this app SO SO overwhelming!! I might have to delete my library and just add 1 thing to read to make sure I can actually finish something before getting berried in the tomes of stuff I find!
I love your Batman voice so much lmaooo
Well, now that you bring it up, can we do the history of the Batmobile? Just for fun.
The last name Tepes is a nod to Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for Dracula. That’s his family name.
I hope they use the Mad Monk in the Caped Crusader series.
Omg 😱 the red hair is amazing
This story would be a great fit for the second and future seasons of Caped Crusader.
if Sam Raimi did a Batman Movie instead of a Spiderman one I can see the Mad Monk being the main enemy
The Christian Bale Batman voice is hilarious juxtaposed with the silly story.
Can we get a "History of the batmobile" series decade by decade? 👀