THE SENSATIONAL CAT-MAN (Pilot)

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    David Merryweather is back in an original, independent animation. THE SENSATIONAL CAT-MAN is on the case!
    Featuring the talents of:
    Ian Wilkins
    Ed Kelly
    Gianni Matragrano
    Alaina Wis
    Steve Hendrickson
    Lou Lambert
    Abigail Turner
    Austin McConnell
    Jack Mason
    ...and more!
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  • @austinmcconnell
    @austinmcconnell  Před 6 měsíci +121

    Want more Cat-Man? Support us here: bit.ly/CatManKICK

    • @GameyGaming
      @GameyGaming Před 5 měsíci +2

      I agree

    • @hydrolito
      @hydrolito Před 5 měsíci +4

      Cat-man appeared in some Batman comics you sure they didn't get a copywrite on it. Marvel Comics company got copywrite on Captain Marvel after Fawcet Comics Copywrite ran out.

    • @Not_a_Goat
      @Not_a_Goat Před 3 měsíci

      I gave you ad revenue so like this comment :D

    • @altalia07
      @altalia07 Před 2 měsíci

      Awesomeee

  • @GianniMatragrano
    @GianniMatragrano Před 8 měsíci +2356

    Thanks so much for having me on board, love this project and you were an absolute pleasure to work with!! 😼

  • @SpikeyTortoise
    @SpikeyTortoise Před 8 měsíci +2178

    Pleasure animating for this project!

    • @witherstormx1202
      @witherstormx1202 Před 8 měsíci +10

      excellent work, doesn't seem like a first work. where can i see more?

    • @GamerTimeNinja
      @GamerTimeNinja Před 8 měsíci +6

      I have been waiting for so long! This is amazing!

    • @Yesica1993
      @Yesica1993 Před 8 měsíci +2

      It was wonderful!

    • @RealRayu
      @RealRayu Před 8 měsíci +5

      You did an amazing job brother!

    • @RedLuigiE
      @RedLuigiE Před 8 měsíci +3

      Loved the animation for this! everything looked so snappy and dynamic.

  • @KennethSee
    @KennethSee Před 8 měsíci +1242

    This is what CZcams should be celebrating. Great original content that pushes what independent creators can do. Amazing work Austin!

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +93

      Thanks, Kenneth! It would mean a lot if you helped us out in this respect by sharing the pilot around so that we can get more eyes on it. Hope you're having a great week!

    • @justzach253
      @justzach253 Před 8 měsíci +18

      And they're celebrating SSniperwolf instead 😢

    • @chteyjdrushifdhfd8128
      @chteyjdrushifdhfd8128 Před 8 měsíci +9

      Original is not the word I would use to describe this 😂

    • @KennethSee
      @KennethSee Před 8 měsíci +20

      @@newyorkedit0r Go elsewhere then. I found it enjoyable and a great throwback to a forgotten art media.

    • @bobcatsmith808
      @bobcatsmith808 Před 8 měsíci +3

      well stated and all too true - great comment

  • @juliusbossman7280
    @juliusbossman7280 Před 8 měsíci +338

    I like that this feels like an old radio show. Hope this becomes a famous web show someday

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +36

      Thanks! You can help make that a reality by rewatching, or sharing it around. We hope to give you more stories, soon.

  • @austinmcconnell
    @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +1286

    Share this video with everyone on Earth.

    • @asphaltsun
      @asphaltsun Před 8 měsíci +20

      Understood

    • @MortexBerri
      @MortexBerri Před 8 měsíci +8

      Ok let me pull out my share with everyone bot

    • @ShadowAshe
      @ShadowAshe Před 8 měsíci +10

      I'll try, but it needs more Skibidi Toilet

    • @changaescobar2032
      @changaescobar2032 Před 8 měsíci +6

      ​@@ShadowAshelol

    • @Jsslade
      @Jsslade Před 8 měsíci +5

      challenge accepted

  • @tatehildyard5332
    @tatehildyard5332 Před 8 měsíci +974

    I love the Hanna-Barbera art style. Works so much better than the 3D computer models you were trying out for Atlas.

    • @_what._.
      @_what._. Před 8 měsíci +22

      Indeed, it looks so great! I love it

    • @SpikeyTortoise
      @SpikeyTortoise Před 8 měsíci +123

      Glad you liked the animation! I put a lotta time into it!

    • @thatgoshdarnrat
      @thatgoshdarnrat Před 8 měsíci +42

      @@SpikeyTortoise Oh hey you did a great job, the animation really matches the tone of the episode great work

    • @thatgoshdarnrat
      @thatgoshdarnrat Před 8 měsíci +4

      @@SpikeyTortoise Sure I’ll go check it out

    • @leandroalves4159
      @leandroalves4159 Před 8 měsíci +7

      ​@@SpikeyTortoiseFantastic work as always, Spikey, hope we get to see more of Cat Man soon!

  • @adamsinclair1959
    @adamsinclair1959 Před 8 měsíci +409

    This is genuinely the kind of Superhero story I love, a smaller story with writing that feels like just the right balance between serious and tongue in cheek. It really lacks the smugness I see in a lot of superhero adaptations.
    The animation also perfectly evokes older Superhero cartoons, but looks much smoother and more pleasing to the eye.

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +55

      Thanks, Adam! We'd love to make more videos like this, and you can help make that possible by sharing it around with folks who you think may enjoy it.

    • @gamingwhileitshot8040
      @gamingwhileitshot8040 Před 8 měsíci

      ​​​​@@austinmcconnellHello Mr. McConnell,
      It is a pleasure that I got this chance to send this message to you. I saw your film Sprouting Orchids recently as of about a half an hour ago and it is presently 3AM in the morning Eastern Standard Time. Everything on that filming 🎥 related to me in my film project. There was only two differences. I made sure to pay everyone in the project and I never had a chance to finish it. The Cinematographer was given a big opportunity elsewhere and left the Director hanging so that left me and my film high and dry.
      I felt so bad for everyone who were a part of the project and looking at the incomplete but promising film scenes put a smile on my face at the same time hurt as it was never completed. Seeing your take on Sprouting Orchids it kind of gave me a renewed confidence to continue to push forward. I saw some of your videos and wanted to ask you, how does it compare in making an actual film to an animated film?
      Is an animated film more feasible?
      I started to convert my movie into a novel but looking at the animation I really like that direction.
      I was thinking maybe I could do that and the novel simultaneously. I send my thanks in advance for any advice you may have.

  • @discountwolverine1658
    @discountwolverine1658 Před 8 měsíci +181

    This video feels like it was ripped straight out of the 1960s. It has that old school cut-rate vibe (in a good way). The passion for this project is quite evident. I’m excited for the possibility of future episodes.

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +20

      Thanks! We worked hard, and we're glad you enjoyed it. We'd love to make more, and you can help make that a possibility by sharing it far and wide.

    • @bluebyyou7504
      @bluebyyou7504 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Dragnet style.

  • @Coffeepanda294
    @Coffeepanda294 Před 8 měsíci +844

    What I like best about this is that it feels like one of those good old superhero stories from before the ridiculous spectacle creep. It's not about saving the world or, heck, the entire universe, it's just this one rich client who has had a burglary. Granted, it grows into something more when it turns out there's a nefarious organization involved, but it still feels down-to-earth to me.

    • @Coffeepanda294
      @Coffeepanda294 Před 8 měsíci +29

      edit: oh, and that when it fades to black you can still see his eyes. That too :p.

    • @Grayson-tk5hn
      @Grayson-tk5hn Před 8 měsíci +31

      alot of times small stakes are better then the whole world being in troble or stuff like that

    • @chummy_lectern
      @chummy_lectern Před 8 měsíci +19

      ​@@Grayson-tk5hn Yeah, that's usually because it's easier to imagine something like lower stakes because that's what we're familiar with. Higher stakes -- planet, solar system, galaxy, the universe, or god-forbid, the multiverse -- are usually harder for readers to imagine and, therefore, harder to pull them in.

    • @slogdawg126
      @slogdawg126 Před 8 měsíci +11

      @@chummy_lecternmore likely that when a huge studio like marvel raises the stakes to a universal level we know that there is no way the universe actually gets destroyed because no more money for marvel (see eternals) so our investment drops to zero

    • @chummy_lectern
      @chummy_lectern Před 8 měsíci +4

      @@slogdawg126 That's also a good reason. There's no one correct answer in this. A lot of reasons can be true.

  • @poweroffriendship2.0
    @poweroffriendship2.0 Před 8 měsíci +209

    It's nice that we finally get to see what Cat-Man would be like during his prime way before he got introduced in _Fairly Oddparents._

    • @Blaze-hopper
      @Blaze-hopper Před 8 měsíci +18

      We have too many cat man honestly and not enough dog man

    • @justin581
      @justin581 Před 8 měsíci

      @@Blaze-hopper We have dog nigga

    • @leafyishereisdumbnameakath4259
      @leafyishereisdumbnameakath4259 Před 8 měsíci +7

      He was also in batman the brave and the bold and other batman media

    • @2006HondaCivicD
      @2006HondaCivicD Před 8 měsíci +5

      ​@@Blaze-hopperthere is a "dog man" but not the one you'd expect

  • @axelprino
    @axelprino Před 8 měsíci +83

    Gianni doing his detective voice is a great match for Cat-Man.
    I do wonder just how sustainable from a plot perspective the 9 lives gimmick is, it's a very OP power but that hard limit means that it has to be used sparingly and at moments when it maximizes the drama, but in the other hand it has to be used or it loses its charm as a hook. Kinda like a built-in story ender, at least eventually.

    • @philipplyanguzov9090
      @philipplyanguzov9090 Před 7 měsíci +8

      They could give another set after a big season finale but it would only really work once.

    • @thebigdawgj
      @thebigdawgj Před 3 měsíci +1

      Not really though; remember, Doctor Who determined that Time Lord's can regenerate twelve times and that's it, only to
      [A] do something where the Time Lords somehow give the Doctor another set of twelve; then later
      [B] reveal the Doctor already has infinite regenerations.

    • @axelprino
      @axelprino Před 3 měsíci

      @@thebigdawgj interesting, I've never watched Doctor Who.
      But isn't that kinda cheating tho?

    • @thebigdawgj
      @thebigdawgj Před 3 měsíci

      @axelprino
      I mean, the real world reason it happened is because they'd otherwise have to end the highly profitable series, but, yeah. It's been a while since it all happened but I believe people generally didn't like the "here's 12 more lives" thing and REALLY were unhappy with "there's actually no limit in place" because that kind of...if the character can just keep coming back forever there's not going to be any drama in the character being in a near death situation because you know it will always survive. Even with 12 more you're at least going to know there will eventually be a final.

  • @averyeml
    @averyeml Před 8 měsíci +112

    This is incredible! The vibes are immaculate and I like that it’s a “small time” hero instead of the whole-city/world/universe/multiverse level issues we get from modern comics.

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +24

      Thanks! That's definitely the same feeling we have about the current state of the superhero genre, and we hope this can be the start of similar small-scale stories.

  • @_what._.
    @_what._. Před 8 měsíci +472

    I LOVE that animation style. Everyone did an amazing job!

  • @ozone20rulez
    @ozone20rulez Před 8 měsíci +62

    I like how the animation assets get reused like in old timey cartoons. Especially the random briefcase to the face. That one is my favourite.

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +19

      We're so happy when people catch these easter eggs. :)

    • @portersprojects3516
      @portersprojects3516 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Some of the panels were imagined from the 1967 Spiderman cartoons. Very nostalgic. Thank you.😁

  • @Ty-vj4wg
    @Ty-vj4wg Před 8 měsíci +9

    Mrs. November looks like a mix between Daphne (hair color), Velma (the glasses and hair style), and Fred (the shirt/clothing colors).

  • @invertedLOL
    @invertedLOL Před 8 měsíci +107

    This had no right to be as good as it was! Great job to everyone involved! This is epic!

  • @OptimusMaximusNero
    @OptimusMaximusNero Před 8 měsíci +115

    I love how the fight between Catman and Ibrahim just turns into the 60s Batman show, despite the plot being your average 40's noir film. I hope David makes the Catusi in the next episode!

  • @ChiefPineapple
    @ChiefPineapple Před 8 měsíci +44

    The reused animation in the 2nd fight was such a nice touch

    • @-Teague-
      @-Teague- Před 8 měsíci +5

      Beautiful attention to detail

  • @borediideath6526
    @borediideath6526 Před 8 měsíci +65

    A fantastic little homage to both Noir and old comic books. I hope to see more in the future!

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +4

      Thanks! We'd love to do more and more of this. If you've got time, a share or rewatch can really help us out.

  • @wyattkelly7353
    @wyattkelly7353 Před 8 měsíci +15

    This guy needs to be the Spider-Man of this universe. He’s not part of a team, he likes doing his own thing but if he needs to he can work with others

  • @evieoverride
    @evieoverride Před 8 měsíci +311

    I really love how you’ve approached the source material! The writing and performances lean into the “campiness” while still taking it seriously & not treating it like a big self-aware joke.
    Great work capturing the fun of old comic books like this. 🙏

    • @icarusgaming6269
      @icarusgaming6269 Před 8 měsíci +27

      100%. This is the right balance for Superzeroes. Taking a silly idea seriously

  • @riverjoy5658
    @riverjoy5658 Před 8 měsíci +51

    This has serious Saturday morning vibes and I'm in love. I genuinely hope we get see more of this in the future, and I'm glad you've gotten this far in reviving Catman!

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +3

      Thanks so much! We’d love to continue with more stories, and you can help make it possible by sharing this video far and wide. :)

  • @Filomovie
    @Filomovie Před 8 měsíci +37

    This was so genuinely charming, it felt like a high budget '60s spiderman and managed to be both nostalgic and capturing, considering the story really isn't half bad. Hope to see more in this style and of Superzeroes in general! I'm pretty sure we're already planting the seeds for a shared universe

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +4

      Thanks for taking the time to be a part of the journey by checking it out!

  • @thebossrayden
    @thebossrayden Před 8 měsíci +9

    As a man raised by animals he strangely yet certainly wasn't affected socially or academically.

  • @gemmareid7929
    @gemmareid7929 Před 8 měsíci +53

    Recognised Gianni's voice almost immediately, he was a great fit for this role. Amazing video, long live the Superzeroes!

  • @EZOnTheEyes
    @EZOnTheEyes Před 8 měsíci +172

    I cant believe this is finally out, ive loved the idea since your first 'forgotten superheros' video. Glad to see it starting to take form!

  • @SavageGreywolf
    @SavageGreywolf Před 8 měsíci +44

    Loved it, the noir vibe, the old Hanna-Barbera superhero style... it all came together and made something that felt like a golden age comic come to life.

  • @Katy133
    @Katy133 Před 8 měsíci +82

    I like how nostalgic this makes me feel. The art style, the animation style, the dialogue's writing, the detailed painted closeups. It feels like I've travelled back in time to watch an animated series in a comforting way.

  • @KillerMoth_Stumpy
    @KillerMoth_Stumpy Před 8 měsíci +5

    "I know all about you."
    "I sincerely hope not."
    Solid Dark Knight reference

  • @jacksonland2091
    @jacksonland2091 Před 5 měsíci +4

    8:06 Fred and Daphne have never looked better

  • @bensneb360
    @bensneb360 Před 8 měsíci +16

    This needs to be a Netflix series, I would watch the heck out of it

  • @HotFuss-gd9qr
    @HotFuss-gd9qr Před 8 měsíci +31

    This was awesome! It looks straight out of a comic from the Golden Age. It was surprisingly more intense than I thought it would be. The voice acting was great. Gianni absolutely killed it as the Sensational Cat Man! He nailed the gruff noir detective (not surprised since he voice another famous detective). Considering the disillusionment from the CGI spectacle of the MCU and DCEU, this was a breath of fresh air and a nice return to form of the superhero medium. Overall, I was very pleased with this. Can't wait to see this universe blossom! ❤

  • @ethan_isaac
    @ethan_isaac Před 8 měsíci +107

    absolutely love this. animation is amazing, strikes a perfect balance between paying homage to the classic cartoons while making the most of modern techniques. script embraces the campiness while also presenting a genuinely engaging story. this format works so well for the superzeroes universe you’re building out. would love to see more content in this style. truly amazing

  • @Coffeepanda294
    @Coffeepanda294 Před 8 měsíci +45

    I didn't know what to expect, but I'm actually loving this so far.

  • @adamisme5939
    @adamisme5939 Před 8 měsíci +21

    I really like the writing that went into this story. Feels like a proper detective story inspired by old radio dramas. Bravo.

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +4

      Thanks! That's definitely the inspiration, and we hope you enjoyed the show!

  • @user-ln1mg3sy6n
    @user-ln1mg3sy6n Před 8 měsíci +14

    That's good!!!
    The plot feels like a golden age comic book plot. The animation style looks like something from the 60's. Nice voice casting.
    Great job all around. Looking forward to see Catman's next adventures.

  • @SonOfLaughter07
    @SonOfLaughter07 Před 8 měsíci +67

    hopefuly when all your characters team up they will be in the art styles that these projects were made in

  • @ofmiceandben
    @ofmiceandben Před 8 měsíci +93

    Feels very Venture Bros and that’s great! Is it perfect? No, but that’s what pilots are for.
    Tonnes of promise in this. Would hope to see some more in the future

  • @crystaleevee1334
    @crystaleevee1334 Před 8 měsíci +44

    Digging this! You perfectly nailed that old school vibe in both story and look. It really feels like some old Hana-Barbera cartoon. Hopefully more episodes will be made!

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +13

      Thanks! We'd love to make more, and you can help make that a possibility by giving the pilot a rewatch, and sharing it around with others that you think might enjoy it. Hope you're having a great week so far!

    • @starmnsixty1209
      @starmnsixty1209 Před 5 měsíci

      Exactly what I was thinking.👍👍👍

  • @insanimal2
    @insanimal2 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Have you considered making audio adventures as a podcast? I think the old-timey radio serial format could work quite well for these, or even something like the BBC's Batman audio adaptation "The Lazarus Syndrome" (which is well worth a listen BTW)

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +2

      It's certainly something we're exploring. A lot of our future work hinges on how successful stuff like this is. Thanks for taking the time to watch and support it!

  • @robspiess
    @robspiess Před 8 měsíci +3

    @6:14 Closed captioning saying "purrrfectly" is just perfect!

  • @SamWhamBamTheMan
    @SamWhamBamTheMan Před 8 měsíci +27

    I'm a huge fan of classic superhero cartoons and media, having grown up with my eccentric dad's hand-me-down collection of 1960s-80s Spider-Man comics, reruns of the 1966 Batman TV show, and here most importantly, the 1967 Spider-Man cartoon and original 1969 Scooby-Doo show, and I just want to say to you and your animators, Austin, that this is a beyond incredible episode and homage you've made here.
    Your attention to detail and absolute dedication to the tropes and kitschy fun of that media is astonishing, recreating commonly reused movement animations such as at 8:48 (1967 Spider-Man used this walking animation a-plenty) and featuring subtle little things like suddenly more detailed still frames of comic art dropped into the show (The Marvel Super-Heroes show from 1966 loved to do this with Jack Kirby's work) like at 10:02.
    I've been following the Superzeroes since your first video on Atlas, and as a comic artist and writer of my own very campy Adam West-esque superhero comics, I've been looking forward to this cartoon for quite some time. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @WaldoHandFord
    @WaldoHandFord Před 8 měsíci +14

    I loved getting to parse out Austin's cameo at around 11:33. Nice to hear him get back into voice acting since Shenmue!

  • @C102y
    @C102y Před 3 měsíci +2

    I love that this is a sincere Golden Age superhero story. No satire, no poking fun at the characters or concept, no 4th wall breaks or anything like that. Just a straight forward, old fashioned superhero story.

  • @Rose-yx6jq
    @Rose-yx6jq Před 8 měsíci +5

    This has no right to be so damn good!!!
    This feels like Batman the Animated series in the 60s Spiderman art style.
    My only gripe is WHO THE HELL TUCKS IN A SWEATER VEST?!!

    • @matthewhood7844
      @matthewhood7844 Před 8 měsíci

      I don't know about 1960 but it was a common thing in the 1940s.

  • @JaredMadnessCaineLaw48ft
    @JaredMadnessCaineLaw48ft Před 8 měsíci +6

    This is INCREDIBLE!! I can’t wait for a whole series with Catman!! And the movie where all the “Superzeroes” fight against Landor!!

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +3

      Thanks for taking the time to check out the growing universe! If you've got a spare moment or two, rewatching the pilot (or sharing it around) can really help us out! Hope you're having a great day so far. Take care!

  • @kurocat471
    @kurocat471 Před 8 měsíci +3

    whoever voiced november did a PHENOMENAL job

    • @kurocat471
      @kurocat471 Před 8 měsíci +2

      just got to the end, abigail turner, you're amazing, keep it up 💛

  • @Groovebot3k
    @Groovebot3k Před 7 měsíci +3

    This?
    This was the sort of creation I was saving for a day where I was in a sour mood, and I'll be damned if it didn't just lift my spirits watching it.

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much for checking it out! We appreciate the kind words. We'd love to make more episodes, and we're running a campaign to make that possible right now, if you're interested! bit.ly/CatManKICK

  • @iainodlin
    @iainodlin Před 8 měsíci +13

    I enjoyed this a lot. As a kickstarter backer, I thank you!
    The music that starts at about 3:00 and reused starting at 14:17 sounds so much like one of the recurring "mystery/romance" themes from the original series of Star Trek that I was tempted to go find it and compare them. A more subtle reference to '60s TV than others made in this video, and I appreciated it.

  • @DarksTunes
    @DarksTunes Před 8 měsíci +2

    this was actually really well done! Amazing job to all who worked on this!

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Thanks so much! We'd appreciate you sharing it around, if you've got a spare moment. Hope you're having a great week so far!

  • @martinvasilev6099
    @martinvasilev6099 Před 8 měsíci +7

    I really want at least 10 more episodes. This is so cool. The animation, the style, the stakes are grounded which is far better that I expected. I love The Spectacular Cat-Man so far, keep making more episodes.

  • @JagoHazzard
    @JagoHazzard Před 8 měsíci +6

    I love the old-school pulpy feel of this. A bit of noir, a bit of two-fisted adventure.

  • @Crystal_Remorhaz
    @Crystal_Remorhaz Před 8 měsíci +8

    The thing I like most about the animation is its temperance. The talking scenes are simple, but the expression changes are a nice touch. The actually well animated scenes are reserved for the fight scenes, which is important. I'm excited for these projects, and I'm glad that the budget is being managed. Disney could learn a thing or two.

    • @starmnsixty1209
      @starmnsixty1209 Před 5 měsíci

      Careful. We don't want to mention House of the 🐀 Rat given their ongoing efforts to destroy public domain.

  • @oshit2874
    @oshit2874 Před 8 měsíci +4

    my guy even hired a British announcer, great job Austin!

  • @archangel5627
    @archangel5627 Před 8 měsíci +11

    I absolutely love the fact that you were able to incorporate the Max Fleischer Superman cartoon and the 1967 Spiderman cartoon produced by Raymond Patterson and the legendary Ralph Bakshi (The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse anyone). With all that being said, I seriously hope you make more of these animated Catman episodes because he was a pretty interesting and cool Golden Age character! I also love the fact that the setting has that 1960s motif along with Catman’s redesigned costume! I’m definitely a fan and I look forward to seeing more of Catman! Thank you so much for sharing and take care!

    • @smurfthumper
      @smurfthumper Před 8 měsíci +1

      There are also two fairly visible swipes from the intro for the Filmation Tarzan cartoon, and the tigress is a swipe of the father tiger in the "Look Out for Mr. Stork" sequence in Dumbo.

    • @archangel5627
      @archangel5627 Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@smurfthumper Oh man you are so right! I had to go back and rewatch the whole episode in order to see what you were talking about. Good eye and great catch! 👍🏻😎

  • @OptimusMaximusNero
    @OptimusMaximusNero Před 8 měsíci +21

    Ibrahim while being arrested: "To think that a guy in a cat suit has ruined my entire career. And I laughed at my cousin Lex and his 'flying man in red underwear'..."

  • @mrandrews3616
    @mrandrews3616 Před 8 měsíci +19

    This is a brilliant send up to cartoons and superheroes of the 60's. I loved this, the perfectly vintage animation, the voice acting and a fun story, this is amazing. Well done everyone involved. Between this and Spider Woman, I think your Cinematic Universe is on the way to being a breath of fresh air in the superhero market.

  • @-Teague-
    @-Teague- Před 8 měsíci +9

    This is truly amazing. I mean you just went and made a whole episode of TV! Incredible! Massive kudos to everyone who worked on it.

  • @Koguri3108
    @Koguri3108 Před 8 měsíci +8

    Amazing voice acting!! This turned out awesome!!

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much! We appreciate you taking the time to check it out.

  • @4fives992
    @4fives992 Před 8 měsíci +11

    Austin, this is incredible! It perfectly captures the vibe of an old superhero cartoon and the voice acting is amazing. This was an absolute delight to watch and I cannot wait to see the next episode.

  • @bripa3890
    @bripa3890 Před 8 měsíci +12

    Im super happy you made it this far. I remember when you laid out your cinematic universe i thought it was such a cool idea. Can't believe how far you came with it. Great job

  • @Niobesnuppa
    @Niobesnuppa Před 8 dny +1

    This absolutely nails the look, sound and vibe of old golden age comicbooks and their adaptations. Love the hammy narrator.

  • @user-ej2bw9bd6s
    @user-ej2bw9bd6s Před 8 měsíci +9

    It is truly so wonderful to see artists coming together to make their dreams a reality. All my love to this project!!!!

  • @cozy.quests
    @cozy.quests Před 8 měsíci +10

    Spikey Tortoise did an amazing job! 😍 Been looking forward to seeing his newest project.

  • @qsettee
    @qsettee Před 8 měsíci +13

    I absolutely love everything about this, the perfect amount of campiness/seriousness

  • @Coffeepanda294
    @Coffeepanda294 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Just realized that the nine lives thing could make for some really great character development. As in, in the beginning he's really reckless and just throws himself into fights and other dangerous situations, but then as he reaches his fourth or fifth "resurrection" he realizes he needs to slow down a bit and become more cautious and cunning and, well, cat-like in how he approaches problems.
    Then again, you've probably made all the episodes by now, so maybe doing suggestions is a bit pointless at this point, but just thinking out loud xD

  • @henrycowan8824
    @henrycowan8824 Před 8 měsíci +9

    I wish I could express how exited I have been to see this unfold ever since your first video. An absolute amazing addition! I have atlas pre ordered and plan on giving spider queen a listen when it comes to audible. Many of these comments, while positive, are full of ideas of how you should continue moving forward, but in my mind, you haven’t made a misstep yet, so just keep doing what you think is best. Can’t wait to see where this goes!

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Thanks, Henry! It really means a lot to me that you've been supporting this concept since the very beginning. Still hard at work on Atlas, and I hope to bring more stories to you, soon.

  • @cyanmanta
    @cyanmanta Před 8 měsíci +9

    Great start to the series. Never let anybody tell you that you need a Pixar level budget to animate a compelling story.

  • @TiffanyRedGreen
    @TiffanyRedGreen Před 8 měsíci +10

    Thank you for making this and congratulations on seeing to the end such a demanding project! There's something really heartwarming about someone pouring so much effort into a passion project just so we can have a few hours or even minutes of entertainment.
    You've been a really inspirational channel for me not just because of your creative efforts but for how you encouraging people to set out and do the same. It's been keeping me going as I write my first novel, Recombinant: Bridgehead. It's 100% a non-profit passion project because it's the sequel to James Cameron's Avatar. The lack of heart, magic, charm and story in the recent Avatar 2 movie disgusted me so much that my sister and I, decided to set out and and write the actual sequel---all three books worth. It's hard, it's daunting and I often want to cry because of what a monumental labour it is; today I felt so much like the pathetic little guy, way in over her head, and then I see your pilot of Cat-man and it puts such a smile on my face to see small content creators just shrugging at their limitations and doing it anyway. It was even you who introduced me to Vibbart's Exigency series, one of the best movie I've seen in years and it was made by one dude working for over a decade---and he's still going at it with the sequels! Thanks Mr. McConnell for your videos, for promoting creators and inspiring us all to just do it. Oh and I read your Spider Queen preview and loved it! I want to put the book on my kobo someday. Best of luck fellow writer and thank you.

  • @DaPluto319
    @DaPluto319 Před 8 měsíci +19

    This was awesome! I loved the art style and general vibe of the pilot. This really makes me want to watch both older detective movies and classic superhero shows. You and your team did a great job and I hope to see more of this type of content soon.

  • @EnzoDraws
    @EnzoDraws Před 8 měsíci +10

    I shared this with, like, all my friends. That's how much I liked the beautiful hand-crafted and era-appropriate work that Spikey Tortoise has done here, it deserves to be celebrated and much more. Makes me wanna support this whole thing a lot more.

  • @Crinjester
    @Crinjester Před 8 měsíci +9

    The animation is superb and perfectly fits the tone and that ending speech was just the cherry on top

  • @worlds_greatest_detective5198
    @worlds_greatest_detective5198 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Let's get this to 20 seasons people. This whole Super-Zeroes idea is incredible!

  • @HardwareLust
    @HardwareLust Před 8 měsíci +3

    Feels like something I would have watched after school back in the day. Love the vintage aesthetic!

  • @johannaverplank4858
    @johannaverplank4858 Před 8 měsíci +7

    I thoroughly enjoyed that. The story was captivating, the voice actors were great, and I loved the animation. Great job!

  • @bowserbreaker2515
    @bowserbreaker2515 Před 8 měsíci +7

    That was sensational. I really respect how much effort was put into this. It was fantastic.

  • @Commander_Appo
    @Commander_Appo Před 8 měsíci +4

    What a super compelling story from essentially scratch. Love it!

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it! If you've got a spare moment, we'd appreciate you sharing it with others.

    • @Commander_Appo
      @Commander_Appo Před 8 měsíci

      @@austinmcconnell oh I’ve already shared this with most of my friend group, it’s amazing

  • @anto_point
    @anto_point Před 8 měsíci +3

    It feels like watching these old 60’s superheroes cartoons… used to watch quite a lot of them when I was young (my father always liked old cartoons and would show me a wide sample of them)… Thanks, this is truly fantastic !

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks! We’re glad you enjoyed it. If it’s not too much trouble, we’d appreciate you sharing the video with others who you think might also enjoy it. Have a great weekend!

  • @Somethinginterestingthatiscool
    @Somethinginterestingthatiscool Před 6 měsíci +4

    Will Catman get other cat powers? EXAMPLE: Claws, fangs, even more enhanced reflexes (The narrator does syaa cat like reflexes but it isn't really shown to much), and more. I know that in certain parts of the animation there is some scratching/claw effects, but does this mean he has claws (maybe he just learned to fight like a cat and this effect reflects that), and/or more prominent claws. What about his agility/hearing/cat senses/reaction speed/speed being more prominently shown? I.E. parkour, jumping high. (Also does he have fangs/Canine teeth becuase some scenes look like he does)
    Like maybe after one cat life he gains another cat-like ability. In life one he just has nine lives plus some basic cat-like combat. Life 2 maybe he has more prominent cat-like reflexes and/or more prominently shown claws (Kind of like Wolverine. Also these could be similar to a tiger's claws as he was raised and grew connected to a tiger).
    Maybe something like this would make him possibly more unique and stronger the more he dies. So it's a win lose situation. On one hand you get extra powers and become even stronger but you also become one life closer to death. For example this is a weird plot point, but maybe he doesn't like getting more of these powers as it either reminds him of his tiger mother of he feels less human because of this (Or obviously and maybe preferably he'd fine with the extra powers). I know I've been ranting for a while but this can also explain him dying in a fight, but then being able to come back in his next life and win.

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 5 měsíci +2

      We'd love to continue the story and show off his other abilities! We're currently running a fundraiser to produce more episodes. If you're interested, you can support us! bit.ly/CatManKICK

  • @louiedidcote8260
    @louiedidcote8260 Před 8 měsíci +4

    I like this a lot, I fear it won't get the support it needs to be great, but I love the Fleicher Superman style backdrops and the overall aesthetic, having a columbo thing is the right move. Someone should do this with The Phantom!

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the kind words! We'd love to make more and more of these. If it's not too much trouble, giving this video a rewatch or a share can go a long way to helping us make more.

    • @louiedidcote8260
      @louiedidcote8260 Před 8 měsíci

      @@austinmcconnell Both are done. Thank you for making this, its an impressive piece of work.

  • @samamies88
    @samamies88 Před 8 měsíci +7

    Great work. I was immersed from begin to end. The style is so classic! Reminds me of 60s and 70s cartoon adaptations of comic books at the time with very limited movement and animation. Lips moved bit weird in this one but i take it over lips barely moving at all in those old cartoons. Some corners were cut but i hope most understand the budget limits and scale of this cinemaverse project. Love ur work and hope this one succeeds!

  • @shards-of-glass-man
    @shards-of-glass-man Před 8 měsíci +2

    The Sensational Catlumbo is on a prowl! Hope he won't burn through his nine lives as quick as in his first outing.

  • @malmnn
    @malmnn Před 8 měsíci +2

    This is something I would have eagerly tuned into every Saturday morning! I've enjoyed The Spider Queen and I'm looking forward to Atlas. So far The SuperZeros seems like great fun and very entertaining!

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks so much for your support of The Superzeroes project! If you’ve got a spare moment, sharing this video around will help us out immensely. Hope you’re having a great start to your week. Take care!

  • @MatthewCaunsfield
    @MatthewCaunsfield Před 8 měsíci +6

    Great fun to watch, loved all the little animation callbacks to cartoons of the 60s amd 70s

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! SpikeyTortoise did a great job with the visual style.

  • @RyanGButler
    @RyanGButler Před 8 měsíci +4

    Ngl, this shit goes hard. Can't wait to see more.

  • @chasebridges
    @chasebridges Před 8 měsíci +2

    This was amazing. definitely worth the wait

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it! If it's not to much trouble, it would mean the world to us if you shared it around. Thanks!

  • @ethanisfancy
    @ethanisfancy Před 7 měsíci +2

    "The Cat-Man is dead!" The noise that that came out of my nose at that moment 😂

  • @TheDow
    @TheDow Před 8 měsíci +3

    This is literally the coolest project I’ve seen! Great work to all!

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci

      Wow, thanks! We appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave feedback.

  • @BakonPancakes
    @BakonPancakes Před 8 měsíci +6

    Austin, this is absolutely awesome. I love this, the style, voice acting, your writing, i loved that the aspect ratio is rounded like a comic book. Keep up the great work definitely going to pre order ATLAS.

  • @Snidbert
    @Snidbert Před 5 měsíci +1

    I like how Matragrano's Cat-Man voice is literally just his Columbo impression

  • @nonameless2
    @nonameless2 Před 8 měsíci +1

    love the fact that the calling card of the beetle left at A CRIME SCENE is literally the logo on the bad guy's plane. Just as subtle as the good ole superhero/detective stories, I freaking love it XD

  • @roboticd
    @roboticd Před 8 měsíci +3

    8:13 How to make someone look like Velma, Daphne, and Fred simultaneously...

  • @urktheturtle2988
    @urktheturtle2988 Před 8 měsíci +16

    This is so wonderful, your whole thing you are doing is just... pure wonderment and glory :D

  • @Radien
    @Radien Před 7 měsíci +2

    Got a great “Batman: The Animated Series meets vintage Superfriends” look going here. You all really nailed the vibe. ❤
    I'm not sure how far you're going to go into this Bargain Bin Superhero Cinematic Universe idea, but you've already gone a lot further than I expected. Rooting for you, Austin and discovered artists!!

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch. If it's not too much trouble, sharing the pilot around can really help us out. Hope you're having a great week!

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 5 měsíci

      Just dropping a note to let you know we've launched a Kickstarter campaign to make more Cat-Man! Check it out, if you've got time. Thanks! bit.ly/CatManKICK

  • @cliffwoodbury5319
    @cliffwoodbury5319 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR OVER A YEAR NOW AND IT'S FINALLY CAME TO FRUITION! I hate that he died in his first episode BUT THAT WAS GOOD and I'm happy he came back to life!!! I'm sure the longer he lives the better hell get at heroism and the longer he will live before another death, so that's good. But as you've stated in the comics he died a lot at first so I guess he'll be dieing on your show left and right at first. But I can't wait to watch this and all the other animations you come out with in the future.

  • @owenkohut3865
    @owenkohut3865 Před 8 měsíci +6

    Absolutely fantastic! I love how you're utilizing animation to build this universe and your projects so far have been genuinely refreshing!

  • @ThePumpkinHeaded
    @ThePumpkinHeaded Před 8 měsíci +5

    Absolutely incredible, I loved the sort of 60s Hana Barbara art style, and I loved the twist at the end. I cant wait to see more!

    • @austinmcconnell
      @austinmcconnell  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Thanks, man! We'd love to continue the story. If you've got some time, share the video around or give it a rewatch. The more people who see it, the better chance we can make future stories a reality!

  • @danieldishon688
    @danieldishon688 Před 8 měsíci +2

    This was really cool. I love the well written dialog and how Catman is hyped up in the begging as an incredible sluther because someone the lady knows that's worked with him talks him up even though he's never in the newspapers.
    The ending I didn't like. It makes it seem like everything Catman just did and lost a life for was completely pointless when his client immediately dies and loses the diamond again anyway.

  • @icarusgaming6269
    @icarusgaming6269 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Hot tip: This looks better in 480p. Shots with granular shading are still wonky, though