Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In Justice League and Justice League Unlimited, Ace of the Royal Flush Gang is presented as one of the most dangerous characters in the DC Animated Universe. She's a psychic capable of warping minds and reshaping reality itself.
But that’s not really her story.
Because the more you look at the Royal Flush Gang, and Ace in particular, the clearer it becomes that she was never in control of her own life. Not when the government took her. Not when the Joker found her. And not even when she seemed to hold all the power.
So if she’s not the villain, who is, and what does her story reveal about Batman?
Join me as I discuss arguably the saddest moment in the DC Animated Universe, as well as a definitive Batman scene from across all media.
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✂️ Edited by @BlueknightBeyond
If you enjoyed this video I've got many more you could watch. How about this video about Melanie Walker, 10 from The Royal Flush Gang: youtube.com/watch?v=DFX3e8wlC00&list=PL0YgbPmiDIr5ZJky_vn3JVk5QU-3TcprM&index=10
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Chapters:
00:00 Ace Was Victimised
00:36 The Royal Flush Gang in the Comics & The Super Friends
01:33 Reinventing The Royal Flush Gang in Justice League
02:39 Ace Was Joker's Favourite
04:16 The Joker Used Ace
06:32 Ace's Death in Epilogue
15:10 Epilogue: Batman’s Choice
08:27 Ace’s Legacy
09:55 Self-Promotion
11:18 Next Time
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About the Channel
This channel explores superhero storytelling through character analysis, animation history, and comic book adaptations. Many of the videos focus on the DC Animated Universe and the broader tradition of superhero media, examining how these stories use heroes and villains to explore moral choices, responsibility, and identity.
From Batman: The Animated Series through to Batman: Caped Crusader, these discussions look at the ideas behind the stories: what makes a hero compelling, why certain episodes endure, and how small creative decisions can shape the meaning of an entire series.
If you enjoy thoughtful analysis of superhero media, consider subscribing.
In Justice League and Justice League Unlimited, Ace of the Royal Flush Gang is presented as one of the most dangerous characters in the DC Animated Universe. She's a psychic capable of warping minds and reshaping reality itself.
But that’s not really her story.
Because the more you look at the Royal Flush Gang, and Ace in particular, the clearer it becomes that she was never in control of her own life. Not when the government took her. Not when the Joker found her. And not even when she seemed to hold all the power.
So if she’s not the villain, who is, and what does her story reveal about Batman?
Join me as I discuss arguably the saddest moment in the DC Animated Universe, as well as a definitive Batman scene from across all media.
🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth reviews and analyses of your favourite DC cartoons and comic books!
👍 If you liked the video don't forget to like, share, and leave a comment!
🔔 Click the bell icon to stay updated on future content!
🌟 Become a member for exclusive perks and early access!
youtube.com/channel/UC0yFOXbX98P3qz-IvT7uRQQ/join
🎶 Music by Katt Strike - listen to the whole track here: youtu.be/VKdA2lCjtas?si=pi0iWvL5bMCJupHL
✂️ Edited by @BlueknightBeyond
If you enjoyed this video I've got many more you could watch. How about this video about Melanie Walker, 10 from The Royal Flush Gang: youtube.com/watch?v=DFX3e8wlC00&list=PL0YgbPmiDIr5ZJky_vn3JVk5QU-3TcprM&index=10
📘 And if you’d like to see more from me, check out my book, Rogues’ Gallery, a collection of essays on the villains of Batman: The Animated Series, is available now globally on Amazon:
🇺🇸 https://a.co/d/6zmnzHO
🇬🇧 https://amzn.eu/d/6DNesEv
🇨🇦 https://a.co/d/5SuAG0R
🇦🇺 https://amzn.asia/d/0hURFsK
Chapters:
00:00 Ace Was Victimised
00:36 The Royal Flush Gang in the Comics & The Super Friends
01:33 Reinventing The Royal Flush Gang in Justice League
02:39 Ace Was Joker's Favourite
04:16 The Joker Used Ace
06:32 Ace's Death in Epilogue
15:10 Epilogue: Batman’s Choice
08:27 Ace’s Legacy
09:55 Self-Promotion
11:18 Next Time
#ace #justiceleague #justiceleagueunlimited #batman #joker
About the Channel
This channel explores superhero storytelling through character analysis, animation history, and comic book adaptations. Many of the videos focus on the DC Animated Universe and the broader tradition of superhero media, examining how these stories use heroes and villains to explore moral choices, responsibility, and identity.
From Batman: The Animated Series through to Batman: Caped Crusader, these discussions look at the ideas behind the stories: what makes a hero compelling, why certain episodes endure, and how small creative decisions can shape the meaning of an entire series.
If you enjoy thoughtful analysis of superhero media, consider subscribing.
