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On every world, wherever people are, in the deepest part of the winter, at the exact mid-point, everybody stops and turns and hugs, as if to say, well done. Well done, everyone. We're halfway out of the dark. Back on Earth, we called this Christmas, or the Winter Solstice. On this world, the first settlers called it the Crystal Feast.

Doctor Who - A Christmas Carol

Scans_daily does not ascribe to a singular festive tradition, as we have many community members who ascribe to different traditions, and many who actively reject any, for many and varied reasons, and we wish to be respectful to all. However, for the Northern Hemisphere "Halfway Out of the Dark" is more of a fixed event than most, so if we have to go with a name, let's go with that.

For some it can be a happy time of family get togethers, and for others it can be a time of excruciatingly difficult family get togethers, and for others still, it is a be time of loneliness and sadness.

But rest assured you are never alone, there are always people you can speak to if you need to, and remember that asking for help is never a sign of weakness, it is a sign of strength and determination.

And we'll still be here, sharing scans and community, as best we know how, any time you need us.

I share this, a commission for the community from an old favourite artist, The Black Cat, whose Batman and Sons series remains a highpoint of fanart takes on the Batfamily (IMHO at least, just check back via the tag if you're unfamiliar with their work), as even the usually... fractious relationship between Tim and Terry is put on hold.

So, on behalf of the Mod Team, I would like to wish you all the compliments of the season and as peaceful and relaxing time as you could wish for, we have no doubt you've earned it.

Now, if you'll excuse me, this flint-hearted Mod is off to eatch "The Snowman and the Snowdog" and bawl his damn eyes out (as usual)!

Ten years ago, Scans_Daily was first treated to the adventures of "Batman and Sons", by the artist known as The Black Cat. Sort of inspired by Tiny Titans, but going in it's own awesome directions very quickly, it's the story of Batman raising three Robin's and a Batman Beyond at the same time, and I realised that newer members of the board might not be familiar with them, and frankly, every Bat-Family fan should.

( Bat-Family cuteness under the cut )

Not in the stuff and serve for dinner sense I hasten to add, but they are the usual birds to see on Christmas cards and imagery.

So every year, I feel the need to extend the metaphor a little! :)

I did consider reposting from the Joker/Robin classic "Slay Ride", but in light of recent events in Germany, that seemed to be inappropriate

( Warning... cuteness under the cut! )

The Black Cat has posted her own Batman vs Superman moment....

( Read more... )

The Bat-clan are very easy to fit into Hallowe'en, since there are enough actual kids in it, to make Trick or Treating, not an innately weird or creepy thing for them to do.

So I'm breaking out a couple of the big guns here

( First off, my old favourites, Batman and Sons )


( And some video's from Yolin )


( And to ensure some female representation )

Wherein Timmy learns a valuable lesson about life...

( Sometimes it sucks being the middle child )

Now scans_daily welcomes those of all religious persuasions, or no religious persuasion at all, and long may it continue to do so.

And whilst appreciating that there are those for whom this day is not particularly special, or whose religious celebrations occur at other times of the year, I hope no one will be offended if I post a couple of Christmas themed special pieces.

( So who is on the Naughty List? )

The_Black_Cat has released a couple more Batman and Sons strips, which is a nice way to strt a Tuesday morning..

( Good Dad...? Bad Dad...? He's Batdad! )

I somehow managed to not pay attention to the fact that DC Comics have declared July 23 "Batman Day", to celebrate 75 years of his publication.... I feel slightly embarassed about that, as I should have thought to propose an event in advance.

On the other hand, nothing to stop me declaring one now! :)

( Batman and Sons has a few words to say on the matter )
So, to celebrate the admittedly impressive milestone,  if you have a favourite Batman moment, image or story, let's see it (Or you can request one if there's one you've always wanted to see!)

Happy Batday!