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icon_ukAt one point in 1999, Superman was on some sort of overprotective binge (I can't recall exactly why, some crisis or other he was guilt tripping over), and cameo-ing in every DC title they could cram him into...
This landed him smack bang in the middle of issue 2 of the new "Titans" comic, and as they were hardly up and running themselves, it was not the most comfortable meeting.
Something tells me that as this was an editorially mandated crossover and Devin Grayson making the best of it.
( The politest 'Superman, just piss off' ever )
This landed him smack bang in the middle of issue 2 of the new "Titans" comic, and as they were hardly up and running themselves, it was not the most comfortable meeting.
Something tells me that as this was an editorially mandated crossover and Devin Grayson making the best of it.
( The politest 'Superman, just piss off' ever )
Arsenal/Oracle. As you do.
Sep. 17th, 2011 05:23 pmrunespoorBecause the subject of Roy hitting on people or being bros with them reminded me of this.
Two and a half pages from Arsenal v1 #2, the '98 mini-series.
If it's been posted before, all my apologies.
( Babs tops always. )
Two and a half pages from Arsenal v1 #2, the '98 mini-series.
If it's been posted before, all my apologies.
( Babs tops always. )
Another time the Titans said goodbye.
Aug. 28th, 2011 11:08 amicon_ukWith the end of the current Titans run, this seems an apt moment to showcase one of my favourite Titans moments in a long time, it's from the JLA/Titans crossover "The Technis Imperative" and I just happened to have obtained the original art for the page in question.
( Saying goodbye... Going away.... (Oh great, now I'LL be bawling) )
And after that tear-jerking little moment, an announcement to make UK based fans go SQUEEEE! Though they'll need to squeee patiently
( A new convention which sounds like fun )
STOP PRESS - Those missing their Secret Six/Teen Titans art fix, The Cn have exciting news about Nicola Scott's next project, which answers another question about the new DCU
( News from Fan Expo Canada )
( Saying goodbye... Going away.... (Oh great, now I'LL be bawling) )
And after that tear-jerking little moment, an announcement to make UK based fans go SQUEEEE! Though they'll need to squeee patiently
( A new convention which sounds like fun )
STOP PRESS - Those missing their Secret Six/Teen Titans art fix, The Cn have exciting news about Nicola Scott's next project, which answers another question about the new DCU
( News from Fan Expo Canada )
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aekaFrom No Man's Land Vol. 1 TPB: 14 pages out of 198.
After weeks of running around as Batgirl II, Batman decides to confront Helena about her parade, and gives her the chance to sort of "audition" for the part.
(Continued from Part I, all book titles and issue numbers will be specified beneath the cut).
( To approve or disapprove. As someone else would say: 'THAT is The Question.' )
After weeks of running around as Batgirl II, Batman decides to confront Helena about her parade, and gives her the chance to sort of "audition" for the part.
(Continued from Part I, all book titles and issue numbers will be specified beneath the cut).
( To approve or disapprove. As someone else would say: 'THAT is The Question.' )
Well, the world may NOT have ended, but here's a possible sign of the Apocalypse..
May. 25th, 2011 11:33 pmicon_ukIcon_UK buys a page of original art from a Devin Grayson story!
( Gotham Knights 11 - OMG UST LOL )
( Oh, and a video trailer for Batman Live! )
( Gotham Knights 11 - OMG UST LOL )
( Oh, and a video trailer for Batman Live! )
benicio127This is an essay written by myself and whitesycamore. It was posted on fuckyeahjasontodd in two parts: part one and two. We have updated and added a few more elements and scenes to the essay.
This essay is heavily meta-textual and is a deconstruction and analysis of how Jason was painted as a character post-death (and resurrection). Obviously, Jason Todd can't literally be "blamed" for his own death by anyone, since as a fictional character he has no autonomy, and therefore cannot be guilty or innocent, blameless or deserving. Neither are we suggesting that anyone in the Bat-family canonically believes that Jason deserved to die. However, we will argue that a victim blaming attitude is pervasive in the way Jason's death was written about after the fact. Moreover, this victim blaming would not only be unjust in a real life context, it also requires the reader to ignore many vital plot details of A Death In The Family.
The death of Jason Todd is one of the most iconic moments in Batman's history. The loss of his young partner is one of the greatest tragedies of Bruce Wayne's life, considered about as great as the deaths of his own parents when they were gunned down in front of him.
Following Jason's death, the Dark Knight is tormented by his own failure to prevent it, and during the years afterwards, Jason was most frequently alluded to in the context of Bruce struggling with this guilt.
However, Jason's death is also often described as the inevitable result of his own reckless and disobedient nature. Sometimes this goes even further, and Jason is implied to -- and readers are meant to assume -- that he was responsible for, or even deserving of his own fate.
( Lots of words and images under the cut )
whitesycamore. It was posted on fuckyeahjasontodd in two parts: part one and two. We have updated and added a few more elements and scenes to the essay. This essay is heavily meta-textual and is a deconstruction and analysis of how Jason was painted as a character post-death (and resurrection). Obviously, Jason Todd can't literally be "blamed" for his own death by anyone, since as a fictional character he has no autonomy, and therefore cannot be guilty or innocent, blameless or deserving. Neither are we suggesting that anyone in the Bat-family canonically believes that Jason deserved to die. However, we will argue that a victim blaming attitude is pervasive in the way Jason's death was written about after the fact. Moreover, this victim blaming would not only be unjust in a real life context, it also requires the reader to ignore many vital plot details of A Death In The Family.
The death of Jason Todd is one of the most iconic moments in Batman's history. The loss of his young partner is one of the greatest tragedies of Bruce Wayne's life, considered about as great as the deaths of his own parents when they were gunned down in front of him.
Following Jason's death, the Dark Knight is tormented by his own failure to prevent it, and during the years afterwards, Jason was most frequently alluded to in the context of Bruce struggling with this guilt.
However, Jason's death is also often described as the inevitable result of his own reckless and disobedient nature. Sometimes this goes even further, and Jason is implied to -- and readers are meant to assume -- that he was responsible for, or even deserving of his own fate.
( Lots of words and images under the cut )
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- char: batman/bruce wayne,
- char: black bat/batgirl/cassandra cain,
- char: deadman/boston brand,
- char: robin/nightwing/dick grayson,
- char: robin/red hood/jason todd,
- char: robin/red robin/tim drake,
- creator: chuck dixon,
- creator: devin grayson,
- creator: geoff johns,
- creator: grant morrison,
- creator: jim starlin
NIGHTWING #99: "Jason didn't know what he was doing, Tim wonders if it is worth doing..."
Nov. 14th, 2010 08:49 pmstarwolf_oakleyIn a comment regarding Tim's first visit to Hong Kong, I said how in NIGHTWING #99, Dick Grayson said how Jason Todd did not know what he was doing, and Tim Drake wonders if it is even *worth* doing. Here are the panels.
Some context after the cut. It's the end of War Games and (nearly) the entire Bat-family has left Gotham City.
( We don't decide the crime we fight )
Some context after the cut. It's the end of War Games and (nearly) the entire Bat-family has left Gotham City.
( We don't decide the crime we fight )
icon_ukSo why ARE Batman's Rogues considered to be the finest? Well, we have our metatextual views, but what about the textual, the "inside scoop" as it were.
( Well, there's the obvious of course... )
( An expert outlines the key to Batmans' rogues mindset )
( Well, there's the obvious of course... )
( An expert outlines the key to Batmans' rogues mindset )
icon_ukThis, believe it or not, is me posting an entry for One Perfect Moment from the pen of Devin Grayson!
Now, my dislike for her general work is well known here, but credit where it is due, I have always said that she is capable of doing very nice vignettes, little character beat moments that ring very true and are great fun.
In this moment from Nightwing 86, Dick has been out daredeviling on his new souped up motorbike, and in the course of taking out a motorcycle gang, has managed to reopen an injury AGAIN. Babs, who Dick is now living with a lot of the time, decides that she's had enough of dealing with his careless approach to his own health and, basically, tattles to his Dad about his behaviour.
For most characters that would be a perfect moment in and of itself, but since it's Alfred, it's standard operating procedure.... However that's not what I'm posting this for.
( This is... )
Now, my dislike for her general work is well known here, but credit where it is due, I have always said that she is capable of doing very nice vignettes, little character beat moments that ring very true and are great fun.
In this moment from Nightwing 86, Dick has been out daredeviling on his new souped up motorbike, and in the course of taking out a motorcycle gang, has managed to reopen an injury AGAIN. Babs, who Dick is now living with a lot of the time, decides that she's had enough of dealing with his careless approach to his own health and, basically, tattles to his Dad about his behaviour.
For most characters that would be a perfect moment in and of itself, but since it's Alfred, it's standard operating procedure.... However that's not what I'm posting this for.
( This is... )
Some cute Dick/Babs scenes
May. 3rd, 2010 04:23 pmbenicio127I've always loved this pairing since I saw them flirt on Batman: The Animated Series.
I know it gets hate here on S_D, but whatever! I don't care, I still love them. So do a lot of other people, just seems it's not the S_Ders cup of tea, I guess. Sad, because they're wonderful. <3
These are two scenes from two different books. One's from the Batman: False Faces tpb, which I'd recommend picking up if you're interested in exploring the several different sides of Batman's persona: Batman, Bruce Wayne and Matches Malone.
The next is from Gotham Knights 36, which I found when I was going through and looking for the scenes of Dick's adoption. It once again brings up how Babs questions whether what they're doing is right and of course, the idea is there that she questions why the Joker is still living. (She doesn't specifically say it in these scans, but she has questioned it on numerous occasions).
( Read more... )
Suggested tags: char: robin/nightwing/dick grayson, char: batgirl/oracle/barbara gordon, title: gotham knights, creator: brian k. vaughan, creator: scott mcdaniel, creator: devin grayson
I know it gets hate here on S_D, but whatever! I don't care, I still love them. So do a lot of other people, just seems it's not the S_Ders cup of tea, I guess. Sad, because they're wonderful. <3
These are two scenes from two different books. One's from the Batman: False Faces tpb, which I'd recommend picking up if you're interested in exploring the several different sides of Batman's persona: Batman, Bruce Wayne and Matches Malone.
The next is from Gotham Knights 36, which I found when I was going through and looking for the scenes of Dick's adoption. It once again brings up how Babs questions whether what they're doing is right and of course, the idea is there that she questions why the Joker is still living. (She doesn't specifically say it in these scans, but she has questioned it on numerous occasions).
( Read more... )
Suggested tags: char: robin/nightwing/dick grayson, char: batgirl/oracle/barbara gordon, title: gotham knights, creator: brian k. vaughan, creator: scott mcdaniel, creator: devin grayson
Gotham Knights 17: When Dick is adopted
May. 2nd, 2010 10:25 pmbenicio127This was a request by airawyn to see Dick being adopted.
This is two pages from Gotham Knights 17. It's been posted at S_D 1.0, but always nice to see it again.
( Rare Bat moment )
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Roy <3's Donna
Apr. 6th, 2010 04:20 pmsweettart1823So here is the conclusion of Donna's and Roy's romance in the Titans. It's about 20 pages from Issue 9-25 not all of the issues but about 7 of them.
( It goes down hill from here )
Suggested Tags: char: speedy/red arrow/roy harper, char: robin/nightwing/dick grayson, char: wonder girl/troia/donna troy, char: lian harper, creator: devin grayson, creator: mark buckingham, creator: paul pelletier, creator: ale garza, publisher: dc comics, title: titans
( It goes down hill from here )
Suggested Tags: char: speedy/red arrow/roy harper, char: robin/nightwing/dick grayson, char: wonder girl/troia/donna troy, char: lian harper, creator: devin grayson, creator: mark buckingham, creator: paul pelletier, creator: ale garza, publisher: dc comics, title: titans
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Lessons in badassitude
Apr. 5th, 2010 10:00 pmluceanThere's this scene from Bruce Wayne: Murderer/Fugitive that I have been wanting to post for a small eternity now, but couldn't find even though I searched through my collection of the issues. So you can imagine my surprise and delight today, as I was looking for another scene from the crossover, when I stumbled across the scene in question and found out that the reason I couldn't find it before was because I thought it belonged to another part of the crossover. So anyway, finally I am able to share this scene of Bruce Wayne showing why he is the personification of badassitude in the DCU. And as always, this scene might not be for everyone's taste, so be forewarned.
The scene requires very little knowledge of BW: M/F, although as a huge fan of that crossover I would recommend it to anyone interested. The basic idea is that after Bruce Wayne was framed for a murder so well even members of the Batclan started doubting it, Batman decided the civilian identity was taking too much attention and time, and decided to ditch it, cutting ties to the clan along it. It's a great story that examines Bruce Wayne's importance and role in the Bat-mythos as a separate entity of Batman. Anyhow, during that period of time Batman became aware of a drug smuggling operation in Gotham involving a goverment agency, Checkmate to be precise, as it hadn't gone international at that point. So in Gotham Knights 31, written by Devin Grayson and illustrated by the magnificent Roger Robinson, we follow Batman as he tracks down the agent responsible for the operation, one agent Amherst. While we see this, we follow the narration of the said agent.
( Yes, Batman doesn't kill )
Suggested tags: creator: Devin Grayson, creator: Roger Robinson, char: Batman/Bruce Wayne
The scene requires very little knowledge of BW: M/F, although as a huge fan of that crossover I would recommend it to anyone interested. The basic idea is that after Bruce Wayne was framed for a murder so well even members of the Batclan started doubting it, Batman decided the civilian identity was taking too much attention and time, and decided to ditch it, cutting ties to the clan along it. It's a great story that examines Bruce Wayne's importance and role in the Bat-mythos as a separate entity of Batman. Anyhow, during that period of time Batman became aware of a drug smuggling operation in Gotham involving a goverment agency, Checkmate to be precise, as it hadn't gone international at that point. So in Gotham Knights 31, written by Devin Grayson and illustrated by the magnificent Roger Robinson, we follow Batman as he tracks down the agent responsible for the operation, one agent Amherst. While we see this, we follow the narration of the said agent.
( Yes, Batman doesn't kill )
Suggested tags: creator: Devin Grayson, creator: Roger Robinson, char: Batman/Bruce Wayne
Roy and Donna Sittin' in a tree
Apr. 1st, 2010 10:03 amsweettart1823Because I actually love these two and kind of don't like what they are doing with them. So here is some Roy and Donna stuff from The Titans. About 14-ish pages all together from 4 issues.
( Drama, Flirting, Some Lian, and Dating )
Suggested Tags: char: speedy/red arrow/roy harper, char: wonder girl/troia/donna troy, char: lian harper, char: green lantern/kyle rayner, creator: devin grayson, creator: mark buckingham
( Drama, Flirting, Some Lian, and Dating )
Suggested Tags: char: speedy/red arrow/roy harper, char: wonder girl/troia/donna troy, char: lian harper, char: green lantern/kyle rayner, creator: devin grayson, creator: mark buckingham
Titan Butt Shots
Mar. 8th, 2010 08:41 amsweettart1823( None of them are safe from the Butt Shots! )
Suggested tags: char: aqualad/tempest/garth, char: flash/kid flash/wally west, char: nightwing/robin/dick grayson, char: speedy/red arrow/roy harper, char: wonder girl/troia/donna troy, creator: devin grayson, group: titans, theme: gratuitous butt shot week, title: titans
Suggested tags: char: aqualad/tempest/garth, char: flash/kid flash/wally west, char: nightwing/robin/dick grayson, char: speedy/red arrow/roy harper, char: wonder girl/troia/donna troy, creator: devin grayson, group: titans, theme: gratuitous butt shot week, title: titans
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Geoff Johns named C.C.O of DC
Feb. 18th, 2010 10:42 ambenicio127Press release from the DCU blog ....
Jim Lee and Dan DiDio Named Co-Publishers DC Comics
Geoff Johns to Serve as Chief Creative Officer
( 1 page and some of the press release beneath the cut )
benicio127Or any general sort of ailment, really! This is a really cute story from Gotham Knights 18 where Bruce is lonely.
It's helped me feel better, so maybe you'll get some cheerfulness from it, too. :-D
( 6.5 scans of *cute* )
Suggested tags: Char: Batman/Bruce Wayne, Aquaman/Arthur Curry, Robin/Nightwing/Dick Grayson, Oracle/Batgirl/Barbara Gordon, Title: Gotham Knights, Creator: Devin Grayson
