Hey folks, Valkor here. The fascination with YouTube has taken
it's time with me because, in the beginning, I didn't really get
the concept. I mean I GET why it exist so that folks can share
their home-made videos and such. But I've seen things like this
prior to, on such sites as "Banged Up", "Wimp.com", or "Ebaums".
And by comparison, a lot of the videos on YouTube that were user-created
were boring. At best, for me, YouTube was just a place to watch
anime or catch shows and films I couldn't find anywhere else -
not so much the homemade stuff. Lately, however, I've been slowly
but surely finding myself hanging out on YouTube more and not
only for the anime, the shows, or celebrity guffaws, but I'll
stumble onto some user-created content that's actually enjoyable.
And a series in particular that deserves serious highlight comes
from a user called "ItsJustSomeRandomGuy", who has created a series
that has the geek in me on the floor laughing my ass off. Check
it out, it's "Marvel/DC: After Hours" as well as the original
set "I'm a Marvel and I'm a DC".
My first impression of "Marvel/DC: After Hours" was that it reminded me of Robot Chicken; it's just as funny (if not funnier) but without the claymation effects. What RandomGuy has done is created a series based on Marvel/DC toy line-up, with the toys acting as their comic counterparts, discussing the films based on their likeness. The series is done as a parody of the "PC vs. MAC" commercials that seamlessly shifts into the "After Hours" series. Things start out simple enough with just Superman and Spider-man; but with each episode new characters are introduced, mostly characters who have starred in their own comic films such as Daredevil or Ghost Rider. Of course, with the heroes comes the villains and in "After Hours" the villains get their own spot to chill, to plot out their next dastardly deed or just toss a few back while discussing the films they're in. The backdrops on each episode aren't much, but you won't have time to focus on that due to RandomGuy's great voice acting or his awesome ability to put together a skit or piece together a perfect story.
The Good
Where to begin with "Marvel/DC: After Hours"?
First, the acting; as I mentioned above, the voice work is top
notch and the range that RandomGuy uses for each character fits
perfectly. I don't know how he does it but he nails just about
every character in comparison to their movie persona. Just listen
to his Lex Luthor and you tell me he doesn't somehow channel the
spirit of Kevin Spacey "Superman Returns". It's almost spot on!
Moving on, the jokes are freaking hysterical - Superman getting
riffed on for fighting a giant rock in Superman Returns, Spider-Man's
infatuation with Batman (hey they have a lot in common) and I
especially love Hulk's comment on the "reboot, sequel, remake"
of his film. And there's more, so much more! Plus almost all of
the jokes are nailed with perfect timing. What's also great about
the series is it plays out like
The Bad
Other than the lack of any real backdrop, nothing is bad. Now if you mean Bad as in the good kinda bad then this is the baddest series I’ve watched in recent months.
The Ugly
Ha! Nothing ugly here.
Before I forget, other characters from other comic book universes show up in the "After Hours" series and I hope we get to see more of them but in a bigger storyline. "I'm a Marvel/I'm a DC" and its "After Hours" companion series is one of the best shows to hit YouTube. And to ItsJustsomerandomguy, I say keep up the great work because TOV will be watching. I';m giving Marvel/DC "After Hours" and everything that goes with it 5 stars!