Who is DC Comics' The Signal? Metahuman "Daytime Batman"

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This video explores the abilities, powers, and origin of the DC Comics character "The Signal." From Duke Thomas being unaware of his metahuman biological parentage until becoming a teen, honing his mental acumen as a polymath genius during The Riddler's siege on Gotham City, learning to use his superhuman photokinesis and umbrakinesis to be an figurative Daytime Batman for Gotham, The Joker's shenanigans leading to him temporarily losing his parents and having a rough time in the foster system, a brief run as a Robin during the "We Are Robin" movement, his superpowers being further boosted after a run-in with Ishmael, to getting advanced armor and equipment as well as training from Batman before joining the Black Lightning led Outsiders; Let's take a look at this unique DC superhero, and the metahuman member of the Batman Family who is the daylight protector of Gotham's citizens. This includes a short, canon character biography and my own opinionated "Sage Rating," which I use to give ratings of comic book and science fiction characters.
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@devv197 Год назад

I like the concept of him being opposite of Batman. He fights during the day, he has light powers, bright suit, meta human. Wish we would see more of him. DC is sitting on a gold mind of young characters they just don’t know what to do with them.

@nkemnoraulmanfredini7286 Год назад

he can control both light and dark

@ninjartist36 Год назад

DC: We can add poc characters from the comics or Race swap Gingers

@kalterverwalter4516 Год назад

Young, Black and Original. Its really a Goldmine.

@DevonnHardyS 11 месяцев назад

you can't control darkness in a literally sense. Darkness is just where the light isn't. he isn't controlling darkness, he is stopping the light from going to a place.

@deffientllynotjalenbutler1736 10 месяцев назад

Facts facts facts as a younger guy signal is the best

@glitchking666 Год назад

Photokinesis is an underrated ability this character seems to be the most interesting member of the batfam.

@godshenron9306 Год назад

Signal is such a cool concept for dc. Hope they do alot more with him

@MrVariant Год назад

You have seen the light ✨️ lol maybe one day he'll amplify the bat signal vs vampires or something.

@lunarnature412 Год назад

They'll bury him like they did everyone else.

@metatronblack Год назад

😂😂😂😂😂 They won't.

@jozen1098 Год назад

He’s on the new “Wayne Family Adventures” Comic and a picture cameo in Titans

@SIMPDUDE Год назад

The CW is said to do a new Gotham Knights show; could see him in it one day

@jakebrady7426 Год назад

I love how his armor looks like a combo of Bat's and Wolverine's suit(s).

@Sunstar808 Год назад

I always thought it would be cool to have a Robin with meta-human abilities to differentiate between the other Robins and Bat-Family. It’s plausible since Batman is associated with meta-human Justice League members. This is an awesome character to profile Sage and great video.

@markstriker925 Год назад

Isn't Damian technically a metahuman.

@Sunstar808 Год назад

@@markstriker925 Talia isn’t meta-human 🤔

@NewSage Год назад

Thanks a lot, bro! 😎👊🏽 Have a good one!

@NewSage Год назад

Yeah. He, occasionally, pops up with temporary powers. 😅👍🏼

@salman13 Год назад

Is meta human a DC version of a mutant?

@trevorghalt1881 Год назад

I love Signal design, he's basically reverse Batman and the power boost sounds pretty freaking cool

@SparksBY1992 Год назад

My favorite new DC character. This is the way you do it, create a new character of color in his own right. Though he may be rocking the bat symbol, he is every bit his own character. Love the signal.

@MrVariant Год назад

Oh there are quite a few, but yes army style flashes and green lanterns (Jessica Cruz in justice league fatal five was ridiculously OP lol, and that John Stewart Green Lantern movie was underrated) are better than mantle switching to kill whitey lol. Shame Steel both John/Natasha Irons is underused, though it was nice to see Cyborg be the main character of Justice League Snyder Cut. Batman incorporated was also a fun concept for every continent in a lot of countries. Does help to guide if someone doesn't want to desperately assert representation. I know new sage promoted blacktooth battalion some time back which was fun and arrived on time, so I'm enjoying my digital copy.

@SparksBY1992 Год назад

@@MrVariant 100% agree. That's just been the problem with media lately. I'm all for representation. Hell, that's my jam, but I can't stand it when they race swap or give the characters racial undertones thinking "that's what you like right?" NO! originality is what's needed. I love batman for being batman, the same way I love Black lightning for being him. You don't need 007 to be black, just make up a new character that's black in the spy genre and call him something else.

@MrVariant Год назад

@@SparksBY1992 it's usually expensive media once you need actors and costume designers/animators so they just do race lifts on something formulaic that'll make money. Lol I think of Tyler Perry and disney/nickelodeon sitcoms in that manner. Then of course crunchyroll, marvel (phasing out older actors and mocking CGI effects or not giving ScarJo her black widow streaming money until the courts made it) and Tyler Perry are prone not to pay their workers, so you're less likely to get quality stories and such. Thanks for listening. I dunno if milestone will have any animations though I feel a lot can be exposition and buck wild was a lame power man brain damaged parody, which I doubt will be brought back. Didn't expect hypno hustler talks but you never know.

@kendrickjobe2149 Год назад

Agreed 100%

@JoybuzzerX Год назад

Exactly!

@jamcalx Год назад

My only issue with him is that he needs his own symbol, ditch of the Bat emblem on the chest, visor, and the ear points. Maybe a shining eye. Dude got serious potential to work in most any adventure.

@blaxpoitation8528 Год назад

I’d want to see him on a team like the Titans. Or on a show like Young Justice. Give him more shine. Dude is really underrated, and his powers and background make him extremely interesting. I hope they do more with him

@kye698 7 месяцев назад

I agree with getting rid of visor and ear points but the big white chest emblem goes too hard. If he ever holds down his own city then yeah I'd agree, new suit

@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369 Год назад

After Batwing and Signal, I cant wait for the new Bat familly members Mobile and Shark Repelant lol

@nikaoharbour6962 Год назад

They can't, Shark Repellent would put Jason Mamoa's guy out of a job 😆

@NewSage Год назад

🥉🎉 3rd to the party today! And yeah... That's hilarious! 😅👊🏽

@gelapxjinkuro Год назад

He is a definite counterpart of Marvel's Miles Morales without being a lame copycat. It's like a composition of multiple heroes into one. And with that said, his backstory was actually unique with the motivations of making him a better hero. Hope to hear more about him soon

@SequentialGeek Год назад

Traverse via light speed, and heals -and genius level, sounds like another underutilized character, this guy does not need Batman to give him anything, they should had made it so that Batman gave him the resources be he made his cycle and such... Nice work, Sage, as usual. Thanks! Happy New Year's, man! Peace

@NewSage Год назад

Thanks, bro. I appreciate you, and have a Happy Holidays, as well! 😎👊🏽

@Rudeboy_ra Год назад

The Batman of the day his whole story as the new sidekick of the daytime is a cool spin and gives the Batman family a more 24/7 presence

@admiralgrump6538 Год назад

This is exactly why I subbed to you, cool characters I've never heard of.

@NewSage Год назад

Mission accomplished! I appreciate you! 😎👊🏽

@Snikpoh1390 Год назад

Such a cool hero! I actually never heard of the Signal, as I am not a huge DC comics reader, but this was a really cool concept. I like that he's powerful, but not in your ordinary sense.

@briandaleske5139 Год назад

I think if a new version of (BATMAN BEYOND) cartoon show series got made someday, it should later introduce (The Signal) as new Batman’s sidekick, and I think it should happen in Second Season of the series. Now I imagine in the 2nd. Season of the series, Terry McGinnis’s is no longer a teenager he is now age:20, and I imagine that when he discovers teen boy (Duke Thomas Brown) he is trying to protect him, while trying to deal with criminals. To add I should mention that (Duke Thomas Brown) he will later be known as (The Signal) the MetaHuman hero. I also imagine when DUKE first meets new Batman, he is 13years old, he is struggling to get bye, his lives with his mother, and stepfather. In addition I imagine that he has to deal with bullies, trying to get good grades, trying to avoid certain areas that have gangs, and trying to get home without getting lost. Plus to add I imagine unbeknownst to (Duke T. Brown) his mother has a secret past, that involves his biological father, and that she changed her last-name before meeting a new guy she feel in love with.

@daleroller1208 10 дней назад

He sounds like a really interesting character. Sadly I dont have the time to keep up with comic books but I would love to see a Movie or TV mini series about him.

@nisaiahcampbell8390 Год назад

This is probably one of the reason why I like DC, like Marvel they have superheroes I never seen before, so far I heard of Batman, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Kate Kane (Batwoman) Red hood, and Terry Mcginnis, the Batman of the future, but never heard of Duke Thomas aka The Signal until now, somehow I'm starting to like him.

@fbauzo024fb Год назад

I would like some of the "We are Robins" to come back. Joe Chills son was super interesting

@Vagran Год назад

The We Are Robin storyline was really really good. EDIT: He also had a good showing in one of the Nth Metal tie ins. I think it was called DC Heavy Metal.

@herokid789 Год назад

A member of the bat family being a meta is scary enough The fact that he can manipulate light and shadow is even worse

@PhatGirlLuvr68Comix Год назад

Thanks for another great find, Sage.

@NewSage Год назад

😎👊🏽 My dude! No problem, man! Have a Happy Holidays, too! 🎉

@PhatGirlLuvr68Comix Год назад

@@NewSage Hope you have a great holidays too, bro.

@vincentfranklin17 Год назад

A rather impressive character, indeed!

@NewSage Год назад

😎👊🏽

@fartshortav8542 3 месяца назад

Lol this is exactly what dark wings side kick does from invincible

@dezaina9961 Год назад

Signal is one of my favorite new characters

@dmarr4941 Год назад

I like this character description from your vid. On a separate note, Batman really loves to put his sidekicks in bright colors. Lol! This man uses people ( kids) as bait and distractions. Smh.

@mascadadelpantion8018 Год назад

This guy seems really cool! And he has a lot of potential for growth too! (Keep in mind I don't really say that lightly when it comes to superheroes) it's just too bad that he is so now heavily associated with the bat signal right on his face and chest because he could have been a superhero who stands on his own two feet with such a cool backstory. It just saddens me when Riders metaphorically pull out in the last minute and Associate a new character with an already established popular one. Because they don't have the confidence this character can stand on its own two feet

@mascadadelpantion8018 Год назад

Furthermore how come he doesn't have the same mask as his father who could be his arch nemesis!! Like that's a cool looking mask on its own!! That's just a hardcore missed opportunity right there

@NewSage Год назад

💯👍🏼 Agreed!

@NewSage Год назад

Yeah. I guess it works, for now. But it WOULD be cool if he were to branch off in the future... Have a falling out with Bats or something. 😎👍🏼

@mascadadelpantion8018 Год назад

@@NewSage they don't have to have a falling out with Batman or anything in his own comics! He can still spawn off originally from a Batman comic book. I remember back in the day when I went to comic book stores as a teenager. There were some people who liked Catwoman but didn't like Batman. A big factor in that is that when you read a Catwoman comic book now and days, sometimes you don't even have a mention of Batman in it or even see any of his Affiliated Insignia or gadgets. Sometimes you're just reading a column book filled with people who have powers. Catwoman started off from Batman and branched off into her own comic book series where she clearly does not rely on Batman in every way. This is a prime example of someone who can easily do that exact same thing. Just change up the design just a little bit on his chest so if you look very closely you can see a Batman signal and make his mask 100% different

@KYLE-VAMPIRE 11 месяцев назад

This guy need his own live-action movie DUKE Thomas aka the SIGNAL 🦇💛🖤⚫️🟡🟨⬛️🦇

@LordProteus Год назад

Kind of wish he'd drop the Batman Logo's thing and come up with his own. I don't like it when characters have to be an attachment of a more popular characters like that, they should be given the chance to have their own, complete identity, including their own logos.

@tylerpimentel906 Год назад

My personal favorite portrayal of him came from "The Last Knight" one shot. I'll be honest in saying I never found him very interesting but I think that stems from him not being included in many books since Dark Knights Metal. I really liked his dynamic with the Bat family.

@glennesposito7867 Год назад

I love this!!!Costume looks really good. this is how you create a new character. D.A.F

@smilingkelly2384 Год назад

DC really need to make this movie we need more black superheroes on the movie screen

@DarkShadowM99 Год назад

When they 1st revealed his yellow ranger costume I wasn't feeling it to be honest but it has grown on me.

@justified_wrath_21 Год назад

Favorite member of the bat family.

@christopherwalken5983 Год назад

Nice! An original badass character who can't be considered a "token" or woke. I love it!

@damianstarks3338 Год назад

This video on this character is long overdue. He is dope.

@ALIENROBOTSRULE Год назад

I like the idea that he's assigned for dayshift gotham. I mean his costume wouldnt really be practical at night if you want to be stealthy. Yeah hope they explore more stories with him.

@drowjack Год назад

This character is so interesting that he should have a different costume design to be more original. it has a lot of potential

@erinmorales5097 Год назад

Never knew he existed! I would love to hear more

@daralic2255 Год назад

If done cleverly enough Duke can use his invisibility to quickly misdirect opponents hand-to-hand.

@Jabarie898 Год назад

Underrated character. Hope the DC does more right with Duke in comics tv and hopefully movies

@CainTheMain Год назад

They said, what if the Bat Signal was a person...and just ran with it. I love it! Like a Batman protégé with a tiny bit of Kryptonian splashed in.

@mandalor-8315 11 месяцев назад

Thos guy needs his own series seriously hes OP asf!!

@NameNotNumbers Год назад

His fit looks like what Dark Claw should have been.

@BernieGolgo13 8 дней назад

Dude, can you make a video on the Manga/Anime/Live Action Dark Hero The Guyver? The Bio Booster Armor Creature in symbiosis with a human host and his adventures against the Chronos Corp.

@batboythecool Год назад

I've been waiting for this day. Signal is goated

@NewSage Год назад

🏆🎉 4th to the party today! Glad to have you here, bro! 😎👊🏽

@QoQabai658 Год назад

Batman fights during the day as well, in the offices of Wayne Industries as Bruce Wayne. It's just a different 'type' of fight.

@marikuami6840 Год назад

Always here for these character profiles

@theokinsella4144 Год назад

I came up with basically the same character on my own when I was a child

@TRODDEN666 Год назад

Love it! Guy has some killer abilities...lots of potential here.

@BigFella117 Год назад

I honestly never expected a Batman side character to have a yellow suit, but it does look pretty cool

@thecontinuousone3183 Год назад

A genius martial artist Ray

@eliteghost1001 Год назад

This is how you do diversity thank Scott Snyder and the artists who drew him🙏🏼🙏

@aphylorne3021 Год назад

I'm surprised the idea of a member of the Bat Family operating in the daytime wasn't thought of before

@heavenlypath1065 Год назад

Batwing & now the Signal 🔥

@harbinger6562 Год назад

Oooooh great character presentation 1🤍

@invincible3521 Год назад

Great video, I've been meaning to look into this character

@larrydean9737 Год назад

Awesome video, bro!!! Keep ‘em coming !

@NewSage Год назад

Thanks bro! 😎👊🏽

@EdgardoJCruz-dk5kv Год назад

While that is a lot of history I can't but feel he is kinda overlooked member of Batman's partners and allies. Well when it comes animation and live action at least. Guess people feel he is too strong or don't feel comfortable writing about him? Anyways great video and nice breakdown & analysis.

@rougue Год назад

Mask lowkey looks like Wolverine. I like it

@jfive1182 Год назад

I remember reading about this character a longtime ago in the Batman comic books

@gargrayson51824 Год назад

I would totally watch a Gotham Knights show if Duke Thomas was the main character.

@elijahdubois7902 Год назад

HAPPY HOLIDAYS SAGE!

@NewSage Год назад

Thanks, bro! U 2! 🎉😎👊🏽

@elijahdubois7902 Год назад

@@NewSage 👍😎

@YTOW85 Год назад

This is dope💯🦇🦇🦇

@damianstarks3338 Год назад

I know.

@trexadvent4726 Год назад

Can you do comic book origin of Marvel's Deathcry?

@truefanforum3273 10 месяцев назад

Hold on, Gotham has daytime? You expect us to believe that? Next thing you'll tell us is that Bruce Wayne is Batman.

@quentinfogger5755 Год назад

Can you do comic book origin of Marvel's Calypso?

@metatronblack Год назад

I wish someone give DC comics a "SIGNAL" and use this character more often.

@akuuritano2355 9 месяцев назад

I’d love to play him in a movie

@jorienwachukwu466 Год назад

Can you do Everett Thomas (Synch) next?

@Thrillr Год назад

Signal is lit! 💡 😂

@butch9973 Год назад

Dope character.....just need info a lil more streamline

@BrakSplash Год назад

For a moment, I thought it was a kid Wolverine. Pretty interesting character.

@NewSage Год назад

😅👍🏼

@bless1984 Год назад

You forgot to mention his ability to control darkness

@greenarrow. 5 месяцев назад

He should stay robin to keep the theme going

@edward462 Год назад

So he's like a living lantern ring almost so many New characters in DC they should taken time to better develop them and create more original characters especially when they top tier slow down or hit a slump they will have characters like Signal and others to fall back on

@trexadvent4726 Год назад

Can you do comic book origin of DC White Rabbit?

@znashii Год назад

Can you please give me the name of some of these comic books I BEGGG

@ballatam7 Год назад

Strongest black characters in comics ( that I know of , I’m sure this list is wrong besides number one lol ) 1. Blue Marvel 2. Static 3. Miles Morales 4. Luke Cage 5. Aqualad (I’m thinking from Young Justice but he’s black in the comics too right ?) Just remembered the black Green Lantern but didn’t feel like editing the list lol Signal would be after Blue Marvel right ?

@heavenlypath1065 Год назад

Characters to add to the list. John Stewart Cyborg Black Superman Storm Blade Black Panther ICON Spawn War machine

@milkmanman Год назад

Haven't watched all the way but he also became a Batman in one of the Dark multiverse Earths'. I'm not positive but I think he was called the DARKEST KNIGHT or something like that

@Kriskazam Год назад

You should do Wednesday Addams and her influence on the Addams Family universe! Haha 🧟‍♀️🕸🔮

@trexadvent4726 Год назад

Is Duke Thomas Signal the first member of the Batman family who has Meta-Human powers?

@NewSage Год назад

Yes... So far as permanent superpowers. But Damian has, briefly, had abilities before. 🤓👍🏼

@jackieanderson9408 Год назад

DC don't know what to do with this character.🥺😔

@NewSage Год назад

Maybe they can introduce him into the next generation of DC Films. 🎬🍿

@jackieanderson9408 Год назад

@@NewSage Hopefully.👍

@TheRazorTongue Год назад

Squad up!!!

@NewSage Год назад

💪🏽😎👊🏽 SQUAD!!! Have a good one, Brock!

@landrypatin Год назад

Make this a show CW

@JcgLounge Год назад

I love Duke Thomas

@jamesjackson6563 Год назад

I liked him better in the we are robin story. But cool video as always

@NewSage Год назад

Thanks a lot, bro! 😎👊🏽

@d3m1g0d4 Год назад

For a moment thought it black wolverine

@NewSage Год назад

😅👍🏼

@dekeking9416 Год назад

The first I saw him it was in the bat family webtoon so I thought he some sort of self insert like with I'm not star fire but I was wrong

@josecostamartins2019 Год назад

where are from the comic book illustrations shown in this video??????????

@cdogg46 7 месяцев назад

1:35 Damn

@sadetwizelve Год назад

Metahuman? Ohhhh a mutant

@kingshadow8782 Год назад

Awesome!

@kingshadow8782 Год назад

Nice

@trexadvent4726 Год назад

Is the Signal better than Azrael and Batwing? Can you do comic book origin of Azrael since no one else has done an origin video of him?

@Darkflame1423 Год назад

Two questions just to make sure that I'm correct can he manipulate the light and shadows to turn them into solid objects also isn't it possible that they said that he's Immortal as well biologically speaking