History Of The Crime Syndicate

Today on Variant, we give you the History of The Crime Syndicate! Plus, see who Joker's first sidekick was, and what comics you should buy this week!

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[devinr]

I understand that this is just about the comics, but how can you talk about the Crime Syndicate without talking about the movie "Crisis on Two Earths"? James Woods as Owl Man and the entire Crime Syndicate in that movie was amazing! Not to mention that Batman had probably one of his most badass quotes ever in the animated universe. "We both looked into the abyss, but when it looked back at us... You blinked."

[CaptainMarvelEver]

I love the Crime Syndicate, the idea of an evil version of the Justice League is just so comic booky and fun

[Stevyyy]

So, Owlman's power is... because he's Owlman?

[primedsalt]

"it doesn't matter" -Owlman

[murrayfranklin]

So owlman origin is

" Why Owls, master thomas? "

" Owls embolden me, it's time my allies share my bravery. "

*OWLARANG THROWN SOUND EFFECT*

[Nvaehlo]

Bruce: I'm Batman
Thomas: I'm Owlman
Everyone has nocturnal names--

[coreyjohunkin]

Wait dose that mean Ultraman is weak against our yellow sun?

[Amacherasu]

If this will be introduced in DCEU, I would first like to see Trinity War on screen!

[dabunnyman]

Always liked the Crime Syndicate, the details showing other characters on their world was especially fun. Like the hero Jokester and the Gentleman Solomon Grundy.

[murrayfranklin]

Batman : The Dark Knight

Owlman : The Shine Knight

[amidarkdesigns]

"It doesn't matter.." - Owlman

[TheSeabornGaming]

Just watched Crisis on Two Earths and I thought that Owlman was an awesome counterpart for Batman

[johnnyscifi]

I also loved Mazahs!!
Such an interesting character, plus they never revealed much about him, i hope they eventually do...:)

[Nassit-Gnuoy]

How come you didn't bring up Crisis on Two Earths?

[davidnavarro]

I think there should be a movie showing a confrontation between the Crime Syndicate and the Justice League. Who wouldn't want to see Owlman live ?

[jordanlee]

Top 10 underrated supervillains please.

[kfactor]

Ultraman: *exists*
Omni Man: "this...does put a smile on my face."

[PirateKingBoros]

Whenever I read comics with the Crime Syndicate in it, I always read Owlman with James Woods' voice in my head.

[theHardyMonster]

Really glad I was able to meet Mark Waid at a comic book signing. He's a super cool dude and loves talking about how he got his start in the early 90s.

[everetth-top]

Love the Crime Syndicate. So glad you made this vid for us to enjoy.