Bioshock is a video game franchise known for having legendary antagonists.. but Bioshock Infinite's Zachary Hale Comstock might be the most underrated of them all. Join me in this episode of The Villainpedia as we cover his historically inspired backstory and analyze his memorable appearance in one of the finest games of the last 20 years. https://theghostshop.com/ https://www.patreon.com/ghostcharm https://discord.gg/Q6Tx3JE 00:00 - 1912 02:45 - Columbia 09:45 - The Preacher's Weapon 13:05 - Technoprophet 21:03 - Booker Dewitt 31:32 - Gathering Evil 35:56 - The Beginning & The End 50:52 - Pretty Good 54:37 - Burial at Sea #villainpedia #comstock #bioshock #bioshockinfinite #explained #lore #best #villain #columbia #america #ghostcharm
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Thank you so much for the kind shout out for my work as Comstock. This was magnificent! One quick correction: my name is KIFF VANDENHEUVEL (rhymes with Sand Removal). I have played a Cliff (on Richie Rich on Netflix) but the first name has now L in it.
Die a Booker, or live long enough to see yourself turn into a Comstock.
*sees Caesar from New Vegas referenced* "Hm, maybe I'll watch the Caesar Villainpedia after this..." *checks channel* HEY WAIT A MINUTE! (Honestly shocked that one hasn't been made yet!)
When the Hero, Villain, and NPC pedia all intersect
I've seen a lot of videogame endings in my life, but this was the first time I just sat in silence and watched the credits roll. Infinite's not perfect, but when it hits you, it hits you HARD.
I believe the post ending scene of the game is something Booker an Elisabeth never thought was possible a version with a bittersweet ending. This is a booker that never gave up Anna and as Booker wakes I believe she’s there in the crib “Anna is that you?” It’s bittersweet because while it means they are together the Booker and Elizabeth we know are gone forever.
You know I always thought that the next Villainpedia on Bioshock would have been about Sofia Lamb, she is a very interesting villain and the antithesis of Ryan. Seems strange to me to skip 2 and do a video on Infinite, nether the less it’s always nice when Ghost uploads
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Love seeing Bioshock still has shooters out here
We’re back in the world of Bioshock babyyyyyyy!
Real fans remember the og non bearded Comstock from the early trailers
WAIT! STOP! (Runs and gets popcorn and soda.) Okay, proceed.
I HAVE WAITED FOR THIS VIDEO FOR SO LONG. I started with Infinite, and as a kid I had no damn clue what was going on with the lore of Infinite, I would come back to it every now and then making more sense of the game, but I still haven't grasped the entire expanse of the lore to this day. And now it feels like it's all finally clicking, so thank you Ghost, I needed this
Comstock is giving big Travis Willingham vibes...lemme go check. Edit: Though they sound alike in the intro of the video here, Comstock is voiced by Kiff VandenHeuvel! Guessing voice actors is just a fun side hobby, don't mind me.
Father Comstock, now here is a baddie bound by God's will, Crimes of theft, deceit, imprisonment, he'll even kill, Like this villain, I make a divine prediction, The Queen of Blades featured for Ghostcharm's benediction.
Father Comstock is John Brown's evil twin.
You know I just realized something. Why did no one at the baptism or even the priest not notice Booker’s AD tattoo? My only explanation is they DID see it and is why they left him out alone. They all went to the police to report him but were too afraid to stay near him via superstition.
the version of booker that went through with the baptism only got worse not better it made him delusional and gave him justification for his insanity
Man I still remember being in the dark after I finished this game sitting with my thoughts what a game
I really like that you went more in depth on the plot, your summary and the way you tie it to the villain's characterization is all wonderfully done. Also thanks for not shying away from pointing out the obvious racism, nowadays everyone is so afraid of being labeled "woke" that it's sadly (but honestly) refreshing to hear you speak of structural racism. These are grim times, but you're a cool dude 💚