Batman: Scarecrow Reveals New Powers

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  • čas přidán 15. 04. 2021
  • Today on Variant, we return to DC's Batman title with issues 106 and 107, where we see Batman working with new sidekicks, and Scarecrow revealing frightening new abilities!
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  • @EchoTheWorld03
    @EchoTheWorld03 Před 3 lety +784

    This has GOT to be the creepiest Scarecrow look since Batman: Arkham Knight

    • @Philosophical24
      @Philosophical24 Před 3 lety +27

      Agreed, just replayed that too so the look is fresh in my mind and that’s so true 👌🏼🔥

    • @d.j.sterling6694
      @d.j.sterling6694 Před 3 lety +20

      I've got a design that has him look like a makeshift scarecrow from an old abandoned barn, with a burlap mask held by a noose, and a zipper on his mouth that releases fear toxin that is pumped into his mask. He wears a hat that has been eaten away with holes, but his eyes remain hidden from view in the shadows. He also weilds a rusty scythe, and is accompanied by a crow and two plague doctor minions...

    • @markkuz23
      @markkuz23 Před 3 lety +3

      He looks like a voodoo or witch dr or something. It's pretty cool

    • @texand.squirtle9228
      @texand.squirtle9228 Před 3 lety +2

      I always find the new Batman adventure scarecrow very scary

    • @tbbjae
      @tbbjae Před 3 lety +1

      @@d.j.sterling6694 how can we see it

  • @TheEnigmaticBM39
    @TheEnigmaticBM39 Před 3 lety +486

    Scarecrow literally looks like a plague doctor. What a genius design for him. Only second to his TNBA design with the noose.

    • @aaritdesai9169
      @aaritdesai9169 Před 3 lety +6

      TNBA ??

    • @thesparingdonkey30
      @thesparingdonkey30 Před 3 lety +17

      @@aaritdesai9169
      The New Batman Adventures (animated series).

    • @aaritdesai9169
      @aaritdesai9169 Před 3 lety +3

      @@thesparingdonkey30 ah thanks

    • @USMCasper
      @USMCasper Před 3 lety +4

      There is a reddit thread on just this.

    • @blitzhunter128
      @blitzhunter128 Před 3 lety +3

      The TNBA design will always be my favorite and this is definitely my second favorite

  • @jakhirobinson1303
    @jakhirobinson1303 Před 3 lety +1027

    Scarecrow kinda underrated in my opinion

    • @supersaiyan123god4
      @supersaiyan123god4 Před 3 lety +75

      He is one of my favorite Batman villains

    • @awaisrehana3881
      @awaisrehana3881 Před 3 lety +18

      @@supersaiyan123god4 same

    • @markus8222
      @markus8222 Před 3 lety +18

      Massively

    • @joshwright4799
      @joshwright4799 Před 3 lety +5

      Reaper manz who will win the fight scarecrow ( dc ) or leatherface ( Texas chainsaw massacre ) and why?

    • @joshdeveaux6936
      @joshdeveaux6936 Před 3 lety +14

      Not really big villain in the Arkham games and batman begins

  • @duplexitas
    @duplexitas Před 3 lety +494

    I love how Scarecrow's look keeps changing, I feel like it represents his evolution as a character and his own developments and improvements in his methods and fear toxins.

    • @tonyluong6732
      @tonyluong6732 Před 3 lety +15

      I feel like it's a part of his character now, like since his costumes are always like rags and stuff that hes always improving,

    • @Juan-sw4pg
      @Juan-sw4pg Před 3 lety +13

      I mean, almost all of the Batman villains except for Joker, have gotten massive changes made to thier design over time like, Riddler, Catwoman, Poison ivy, etc

    • @joshwright4799
      @joshwright4799 Před 3 lety +2

      Ora. who will win the fight ghostmaker ( dc ) or ghostface ( scream ) and why?

    • @talentroller4413
      @talentroller4413 Před 3 lety +4

      @@Juan-sw4pg catwoman hasn’t been a villain in a long time

    • @GreaterGrievobeast55
      @GreaterGrievobeast55 Před 3 lety +9

      The way I see it, Scarecrow likes to change out his wardrobe to hit different phobias when he can.

  • @AifDaimon
    @AifDaimon Před 3 lety +254

    As if Scarecrow wasn't already terrifying enough before, him gaining new powers just turned that *horror meter* wayyyyyyyyy up!!!!

  • @justinsullivan8250
    @justinsullivan8250 Před 3 lety +130

    This is one of the best designs Jonathan has ever gotten.

    • @madjaster9620
      @madjaster9620 Před 3 lety +5

      Injustice 2 design is better imo

    • @ethanbarth6232
      @ethanbarth6232 Před 3 lety +5

      @@madjaster9620 it’s spooky but I find it bland

    • @feliperocha1907
      @feliperocha1907 Před 3 lety +8

      @@ethanbarth6232 It's great for a fighting game, but maybe not the best for regular stories

    • @fitzgerald3610
      @fitzgerald3610 Před 3 lety +6

      Arkham asylum was best.

    • @Ben-bz4mj
      @Ben-bz4mj Před 3 lety +1

      @@ethanbarth6232 I disagree with your disagreement

  • @therealjesus1317
    @therealjesus1317 Před 3 lety +220

    There should be a Scarecrow movie that is strictly pure horror themed

    • @nerodemp
      @nerodemp Před 3 lety +10

      you are awesome thats a great idea

    • @pigstylepresents9057
      @pigstylepresents9057 Před 3 lety +1

      @nemo pouncey yeeeaaaah

    • @pigstylepresents9057
      @pigstylepresents9057 Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you Jesus for giving us this idea

    • @amaze2173
      @amaze2173 Před 3 lety +3

      Uhhh. That would be cool if they did something in DC like what Sony doing with Spider-Man villains but generally ehhh. I don’t think that would work to well.

    • @steveestes3359
      @steveestes3359 Před 2 lety +1

      THATS WHAT IVE BEEN SAYING FOR YEARS!!

  • @ImTerasHD
    @ImTerasHD Před 3 lety +230

    The illustrations in this arc are insane! I especially love the composition and colors in this panel 2:20

    • @xaviersepeda3404
      @xaviersepeda3404 Před 3 lety +7

      Artist is Jorge Jiminez, if you have an IG I definitely recommend following him. I love his work

    • @ImTerasHD
      @ImTerasHD Před 3 lety +4

      @@xaviersepeda3404 thanks for the tip! I'll be sure to give him a follow

    • @samuelprince4719
      @samuelprince4719 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah no kidding, he does light and movement really well

    • @nickbotic
      @nickbotic Před 3 lety

      Agreed! I've been liking Jiminez more and more with every book of his I read.

    • @Astartes00
      @Astartes00 Před 3 lety

      @@samuelprince4719 He doesn't color the panels but his art is still insane

  • @lilnicky912
    @lilnicky912 Před 3 lety +49

    Scarecrow is so underated,it's awesome to see him getting his proper shine as the terrifying villain he should always be depicted as

  • @2257arthur
    @2257arthur Před 3 lety +146

    Scarecrow literally looks like the demon I see when I get sleep paralysis, it’s so terrifying

  • @meows_man
    @meows_man Před 3 lety +62

    Scarecrow is one of my favs so seeing him being stronger/get a new power is kinnda cool and a new look

  • @FinancialShinanigan
    @FinancialShinanigan Před 3 lety +168

    Writers: How many new characters do you want?
    DC Comics: Yes

    • @joshwright4799
      @joshwright4799 Před 3 lety +2

      Financial shinanigan who will win the fight scarecrow ( dc ) or Michael myers ( Halloween ) and why?

    • @markkuz23
      @markkuz23 Před 3 lety +12

      @Tribhuvan Shekhawat at least they aren't changing already existing ones. Everyone hates that apparently

    • @davidstancu905
      @davidstancu905 Před 3 lety +4

      @@joshwright4799 I think Michael Myers will win because he is super strong and durable and has no fear that the scarecrow could exploit.

  • @alkon8032
    @alkon8032 Před 3 lety +19

    Damnn... the art for Harley and Barbara here is soooo good.

  • @Joenah5
    @Joenah5 Před 3 lety +47

    I absolutely love Tynion and Jimenez, so seeing them do amazing work on Batman is just on par for them.

  • @jessemillan1385
    @jessemillan1385 Před 3 lety +64

    And a new character called "the Gardener"?! She could become a Rival to Poison Ivy.

  • @trescohen8232
    @trescohen8232 Před 3 lety +9

    Dude batman and ghostmaker making friendly bets after they finish the job is so cute. Really happy to see bruce have his friend back (hopefully it lasts for a decent amount of time)

  • @Invisiblekatana
    @Invisiblekatana Před 3 lety +11

    The first shot of Barbara was like “I’m going to take a chip, and eat it!”

  • @bidsole2808
    @bidsole2808 Před 3 lety +21

    In my opinion this is the coolest scarecrow has ever looked and he’s had some bad ass designs previous to this

    • @jaredgarcia8638
      @jaredgarcia8638 Před 3 lety +6

      My favorite look was the Arkham Knight

    • @bidsole2808
      @bidsole2808 Před 3 lety +4

      @@jaredgarcia8638 Can’t blame u, that was my favorite until this one.. I also loved his Arkham Asylum look too but Knight was cooler

    • @jaredgarcia8638
      @jaredgarcia8638 Před 3 lety +2

      @@bidsole2808 me too

  • @eastsidereviews727
    @eastsidereviews727 Před 3 lety +10

    I like how Batman has a new buddy with Ghostmaker.

  • @dankwave2electricboogaloo569

    I love seeing my boy Scarecrow back at it again. Honestly one of the most underrated Batman villains. But ngl Ghost-Maker and Batman's dynamic is also really good imo like i love how of a "friendly" rivalry they have. Definitely not what i expected for Ghost-Maker but i really like it so far.

  • @theguywithbricks3579
    @theguywithbricks3579 Před 3 lety +8

    this should be a TV show man its so good

  • @neelavaghoshal5958
    @neelavaghoshal5958 Před 3 lety +13

    The greatest mystery is slowly unraveling great details of the Batman universe.

  • @traytonsorensen8352
    @traytonsorensen8352 Před 3 lety +43

    Scare crow looks like a sleep deprived bloodhound from apex. I f***ing love it.

  • @joshuagrajeda9442
    @joshuagrajeda9442 Před 3 lety +6

    This Scarecrow design reminds me of some of the armor/costumes Bruce had in his gallery in the 1989 movie

  • @skydragonx8
    @skydragonx8 Před 3 lety +3

    This series has gotten better and better with every issue! Definitely can't wait for more! Also it is nice that we got to see Ghostmaker's face too!

  • @saaranganand
    @saaranganand Před 3 lety +6

    Now THIS is why Scarecrow is my favourite Batman villain.

  • @74mwalker
    @74mwalker Před 3 lety +1

    Man! Just gotta say I Really love and appreciate what Variant does. With work, spouse and kids' schedules, this allows me to get my fix on new content and really hone in on what I plan on buying or what I need. Thanks a Sh!t Ton, from an old dude. 🤟😎

  • @rollin340
    @rollin340 Před 3 lety +13

    I wonder how Bruce would react to Harley telling people she is his official sidekick. xD

  • @kadewade8726
    @kadewade8726 Před 3 lety +10

    Who knew he was just a dude with some fear gas now this man is dummy powerful

  • @davishasanai8526
    @davishasanai8526 Před 3 lety +12

    Bruh the new scarecrow looks sooo creepy in that thumbnail
    Cooool

  • @Peter-vc6pj
    @Peter-vc6pj Před 3 lety +6

    Simon Saint working with scarecrow sounds pretty similar to scarecrow working with Simon Stagg in Arkham knight

  • @ToddBrown00
    @ToddBrown00 Před 3 lety +4

    I love that scarecrow is getting more shine. I love him. Did anyone else think match looked like a hardass Jim gordon? Lol

  • @davidstancu905
    @davidstancu905 Před 3 lety +7

    I don't know what to say about the new scarecrow design, but I like his portrayal and I hope that he is the one in control in this team up.

    • @hawktalon7890
      @hawktalon7890 Před 2 lety

      Yeah, visually he reminds me too much of an anteater for me to take him seriously. I'm glad that these writers seem to have an idea of what to do with him though. Not much has been done with Jonathan in the comics as of late.

  • @antonakesson
    @antonakesson Před 3 lety +5

    The Gardener.... how imaginative. Would have liked her to be a return of one of Poison Ivy's daughters instead.
    Also I like that slight stab Batman did with Montoya, as the word *question* was highlighted.

  • @GreaterGrievobeast55
    @GreaterGrievobeast55 Před 3 lety +3

    Ooooh those back branches look friggin epic! The hat and poncho? Styling! And that mask is trippy to look at. This is turning out to be a really interesting story so far. It has a lot of traits to a scarecrow story I enjoy, in which crane actually still acts like a professor in how he ‘teaches’ people, and doesn’t rely too much on the toxins and more on mind games.

  • @49erNell
    @49erNell Před 3 lety +1

    Jorge Jimenez art is amazing! Definitely my favorite! Variant Comics is 🔥! Great work consistently!

  • @Bigkumasarmwrestling
    @Bigkumasarmwrestling Před 2 lety

    I been meaning to thank you guys! I live out the country now and can’t afford to buy the latest comics, for the past 5 years ya’ll been my go to or comic life, thanks!

  • @Lacerated_Heart
    @Lacerated_Heart Před 3 lety +1

    Yay Ghostmaker content! Ive been waiting for this! Woooohooo!

  • @cameronrichards9779
    @cameronrichards9779 Před 3 lety +21

    Am i the one questioning if the gardener going to befriend or foe to Ivy and harly

  • @anthonychang1426
    @anthonychang1426 Před 3 lety +8

    Where is Gordon? And Matches Malone in this fashion looks like Gordon.

  • @hiraya966
    @hiraya966 Před 3 lety +1

    This is a pretty good arc so far. Thank you Aries for sharing it with us.

  • @pills500pw
    @pills500pw Před 3 lety

    Hey love all the work you guys put in thank you for all you guys do

  • @poopikins
    @poopikins Před 3 lety +7

    Man the art is fantastic👌

  • @coreythorne6936
    @coreythorne6936 Před 3 lety +4

    Loving this Batman story arc. Scarecrow is looking more terrifying. Glad he is getting some attention.

  • @4LiveRastaJoy
    @4LiveRastaJoy Před 3 lety +9

    I never been so fast to a video

  • @SouthpawSatch
    @SouthpawSatch Před 3 lety +1

    This design of Scarecrow is like a mix of old school Scarecrow with his Arkham designs, pretty cool 👌

  • @partimegoodguy728
    @partimegoodguy728 Před 3 lety +3

    Everyone's talking about Scarecrow's design while Simon Saint is straight up Steve Jobs.

  • @nathanielhelms6414
    @nathanielhelms6414 Před 3 lety

    This is so cool. I like how it is slowly peicing together all the way up to future state. This is so sick

  • @tvheads4u149
    @tvheads4u149 Před 3 lety +8

    I like it when they start to introduce more characters from batman Rouge gallery.

    • @AAMODi-sv2jc
      @AAMODi-sv2jc Před 3 lety

      Unfortunately they do that for an arc then they literally forget about them, biggest example is the first victim, i was so hyped about his identity but they totally forgot about his existence

    • @tvheads4u149
      @tvheads4u149 Před 3 lety

      @@AAMODi-sv2jc ya

    • @johnlawful2272
      @johnlawful2272 Před 3 lety

      @@AAMODi-sv2jc they forgot about zod son as well

  • @ComicBookGuy420
    @ComicBookGuy420 Před 3 lety +2

    Scarecrow just keeps getting more and more interesting

  • @Toth185
    @Toth185 Před 3 lety +1

    I love this run so many new characters but still classic batman.

  • @samuelshaw7730
    @samuelshaw7730 Před 3 lety +3

    Really like all the new characters in play. Hopefully they stick around

  • @Srsbzns_5150
    @Srsbzns_5150 Před 3 lety +20

    Yellow Lantern corps Scarecrow...
    Question mark 👀

    • @db5094
      @db5094 Před 3 lety +10

      That would be insanity

    • @lcm361
      @lcm361 Před 3 lety +7

      It happened before in Blackest Night and it was awesome

    • @Srsbzns_5150
      @Srsbzns_5150 Před 3 lety +3

      @@lcm361 imma check that out. Thx

  • @Yaungni0o
    @Yaungni0o Před 3 lety +1

    These Characters design and the art look astounding

  • @holdentuma1399
    @holdentuma1399 Před 3 lety +2

    I liked the new opening graphic for his name. Small detail, but cool change

  • @akr317
    @akr317 Před 3 lety +1

    Whoa, I was just wondering about his whole mind invading thing when I read the most recent issue earlier this month. But I thought no way they were going to give him super powers, it's probably most likely some machine doing it or whatever.... Cool to hear your take on this

  • @deathstrokeclanrules8562
    @deathstrokeclanrules8562 Před 3 lety +1

    6:44 He reminds me of Ryuk (Death note) in those pics.

  • @skylarhicks6161
    @skylarhicks6161 Před 3 lety +2

    i love this new scarecrow design it fits him so well

  • @charliejames1981
    @charliejames1981 Před 3 lety

    I like where this is going ..
    I hope this issue is in the rotation on the channel.

  • @thoshi1233
    @thoshi1233 Před 3 lety

    Great video love Batman keep it up

  • @yourdoom301
    @yourdoom301 Před 3 lety +1

    I feel like that the new batman comics are advancing batman for thr better like how we have been getting new characters and cool stories and i cant wait for more

  • @erob9446
    @erob9446 Před 3 lety +1

    I really love the artist's artstyle

  • @fictionallyattached
    @fictionallyattached Před 3 lety +2

    It's so weird to hear Harley calling herself The Girl Wonder now because every time I hear that I think of Stephanie Brown and Carrie Kelley

  • @b___manzi
    @b___manzi Před 3 lety

    Bruh, loving the new Variant__Comic_Graphics ;-)

  • @cliftonjackson441
    @cliftonjackson441 Před 3 lety

    I'd love a hardboiled style series going over the adventures of matches. Building up his fake criminal report. Like batman meets the blacklist meets Ray Donavan

  • @wgwg8536
    @wgwg8536 Před 3 lety +1

    Is it me or is new and old Batman villains just keep getting cooler 😎

  • @benneballe
    @benneballe Před 3 lety +1

    I can't wait to see how Bruce in the end answers the question of why we really fear. Just as Alfred answered the question: why do we fall?

  • @fintantoner7847
    @fintantoner7847 Před 3 lety +4

    Here so early I got a notification saying new video while watching it

  • @househeadericmd
    @househeadericmd Před 3 lety +3

    And to all you doubters Scarecrow is a Tier I villain now. I know a little inside info. On where his story is going and they are elevating this rogue to A list instead of B+ list. I love Scarecrow and he has had great representation in the last 15 years. He will kill a major player...... Tick tock tick tock!! Scarecrow is more advanced in physical abilities too. He knows karate and is very savvy with weapons.

  • @mrwookie72
    @mrwookie72 Před 3 lety

    Arris a heads up. Had to resubscribe to tour channel as I got de linked by yt!

  • @axemurderer010
    @axemurderer010 Před 3 lety

    scarecow reminds me of the original batman movie when it shows them in bruces room of armors , like the "king of the wicker people" armor set lol. feels a lot like how that looked bet it was an inspiration of sorts

  • @lemimer
    @lemimer Před 2 lety

    anyone else notice all the older designs of scarecrow?, love that

  • @thisiswrathspeaking2057
    @thisiswrathspeaking2057 Před 3 lety +2

    holy shit. everyone here, from the guys and girls to the insane, are phenomenally drawn. Nice

  • @LawrenceAdams13
    @LawrenceAdams13 Před 3 lety

    I love scarecrow so much he’s so underrated and o e of my favorite villains ever.

  • @alexjohnathanrobinson7807

    Love love loving it!

  • @goldeneyedragon7208
    @goldeneyedragon7208 Před 3 lety +2

    Can someone make the dusk lantern. When brightest day set near to darkest night and when darkest night reverse to brightest day the dusk shall remain even to all who shall might. That's just a concept.

  • @kuurocks
    @kuurocks Před 3 lety +1

    Anyone else noticed that we finally got to see the face of Ghostmaker?!?!?!

  • @efflam15
    @efflam15 Před 3 lety

    About the Gardener I first thought she was linked to Ivy with her dog-plant pets... Curious to see more about this new character.

  • @dr.lumpypants3530
    @dr.lumpypants3530 Před 3 lety

    :44 looking like “The numbers Mason. What do they mean?”

  • @quentinfogger5755
    @quentinfogger5755 Před 3 lety +1

    Can you do history of Alfred Pennyworth, Batwing, Flame Bird, Batwoman, Azrael, Signal (Duke Thomas), Bluebird, Stephanie Brown and Carrie Kelly?

  • @moonprincesst.s.h.4ever115

    Does Batman know that Harley is calling herself his "Girl Wonder?" 😂🤣 I love Harley Quinn! She is the perfect mix of hilarity, murder and mayhem! 😁🥰

  • @LuxrayLloyd
    @LuxrayLloyd Před 3 lety

    Man, I am loving this comic series

  • @amidark6518
    @amidark6518 Před 3 lety

    Scarecrow looking like he wants to play a game...of MADNESS!

  • @foreverforgiven1133
    @foreverforgiven1133 Před 3 lety

    Does variant have like any audiobooks?? Would definitely invest in that if Arris read a couple of comics the way he switches characters is believable.

  • @kidshotgamer2601
    @kidshotgamer2601 Před 3 lety

    I was about to ask if this was before Future state with the fact Bruce isn’t in hiding. I’m glad this confirmed with Simon Saint and him having the concept of the Magistrate

  • @MistarZtv
    @MistarZtv Před 3 lety +1

    Good on them for introducing new characters. It's getting hard trying to keep up with all the status quo changes of old characters every 8 months.

  • @justmark4413
    @justmark4413 Před 3 lety +1

    Stabbo the greatest Batman villain to this day

  • @notjoker2844
    @notjoker2844 Před 3 lety

    I really have to get back into batman comics, so many new characters.

  • @isaacmobe
    @isaacmobe Před 3 lety +2

    Who else can't wait for the long Halloween

  • @donjoel6754
    @donjoel6754 Před 3 lety +1

    The batman's rogues gallery has always been the best ever for me in comics. So theses new characters better earn their keep.

  • @quentinfogger5755
    @quentinfogger5755 Před 3 lety +1

    When are you going to do history of the Batman Villians Hush and Clay Face?

  • @AnzaShadow
    @AnzaShadow Před 3 lety

    I'd love to read these Batman comics. Does DC have some kind of a monthly fee or how does it work?

  • @AnakinFury
    @AnakinFury Před 3 lety +1

    Scarecrow's design is great, but Harely and, well, pretty much everybody's design is also great too!

  • @arturozamorano
    @arturozamorano Před 3 lety +1

    Reading people's fears is reading their emotion(s) like character in the latest season of the Flash

  • @bramos27
    @bramos27 Před 3 lety +1

    *Me reading the title and then reading the thumbnail*
    Mr Brain: Does scarecrow get powers and then reveals the or does he only reveal them

  • @bennett4789
    @bennett4789 Před 3 lety +1

    its so weird to me that barbara mentions new york... i always assume new york doesnt exist in dc and gotham and metropolis are both stand-ins for different aspects of new york

  • @yoganflav69
    @yoganflav69 Před 3 lety

    Could you do an origin video on Owlman?? I've always been interested in him as a character!!!

  • @maximeguilbault6893
    @maximeguilbault6893 Před 3 lety

    That Scarecrow design is sick!

  • @Werewolf.exe77
    @Werewolf.exe77 Před 3 lety

    Scarecrows new design is *chefs kiss* amazing.

  • @hemon6969
    @hemon6969 Před 3 lety +1

    I like how Ghost Maker is introduced recently but he is Bruce's best friend