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Some Dick & Tim vibes

Dick: *positively acknowledges Tim's existence* Tim: *basically the expression of a dog that just got told he's a good boy*

Tim: *breaks into Dick's apartment again* Dick: Good job, Timmy, did you like the new trap? Tim: YES

*does some complicated joint maneuver like they are basically one person with two bodies*

Tim: Bruce is such a friendless loser Dick: Preach

Tim: You're the best Dick: No, you're the best Tim: I believe empirical evidence would suggest that it's you

*we interrupt this moment for 5 minutes of playfighting*

Dick: *pranks Tim into thinking he's terribly maimed* Tim: DICK! D: Dick: Haha! I got you! Tim: You did get me!

Tim: *teases Dick within an inch of his life* Dick: Thanks, Tim

*TRAINSURFING*

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In today's episode of: People don't actually read comics before making opinions online!

Someone posted on (social media redacted but you can guess) that the solution to the "Tim Drake Problem" in the next reboot is to just... Kick Tim out of the Batfam all together.

To be clear, not in a fanon way, but in a "actually he was never in the Batfam to begin with and was never a Robin (of any flavor)" kind of way. Just a random detective boy who isn't even in Gotham, I guess?

Uhh, sir, you are aware that without Tim Drake there likely wouldn't even be a Batfam, right? Like Bruce wasn't out here making friends. Dick wasn't exactly willing to play happy family. Alfred can be worse than Bruce sometimes. Neither Jason nor Damian is designed as a "reach out and make connections" character.

Tim Drake is our teamup guy and without him I'm not sure we get a Batfam or a larger network of interconnected Gotham vigilantes.

A lot went into building the Batfam, but it's straight up ignorant to omit Tim's contribution(s).

People are allowed to have opinions on how things should evolve, but at least make it make sense. All Robins are important to the story overall. Don't get rid of the kid who helped build the thing you think doesn't have room for him anymore.

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Tada! I totally did not intend to do this today, but I got distracted after watching a review of Jaws. Does that make sense? No, but hey... You got a chapter so...

In this week's episode: Tim and Dick have similar breakdowns in different directions. And it ends halfway through a much longer conversation because I though 6k words was enough. You all know brevity ain't my strong suit so... You'll get more. Eventually.

Read or don't. I'm not in charge of your time management.

Thanks to all and remember... You are competent, confident, and capable. Anyone who tells you any different is a con trying to sell you something you don't need (unless they are a medical professional who is familiar with you and assigned to your care...that's different, but also they probably should be doing affirmations with you in addition to tough truths sooo...this got away from me.)

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Tada! I totally did not intend to do this today, but I got distracted after watching a review of Jaws. Does that make sense? No, but hey... You got a chapter so...

In this week's episode: Tim and Dick have similar breakdowns in different directions. And it ends halfway through a much longer conversation because I though 6k words was enough. You all know brevity ain't my strong suit so... You'll get more. Eventually.

Read or don't. I'm not in charge of your time management.

Thanks to all and remember... You are competent, confident, and capable. Anyone who tells you any different is a con trying to sell you something you don't need (unless they are a medical professional who is familiar with you and assigned to your care...that's different, but also they probably should be doing affirmations with you in addition to tough truths sooo...this got away from me.)

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Action Comics #1070 - "Phantoms" (2024)

written by Mark Waid art by Clayton Henry & Matt Herms

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I love that Jimmy Olsen is exactly the type of photographer Peter Parker pretends to be. Just bat-shit insane.

Whenever someone asks Peter how he took a picture he's like "Oh! I uh-, climmed a flagpole. Totally"

And very mortal, normal-human Jimmy is like "See, Clark, is not that weird"

I mean, look at this nutjob.

The world could be ending, lava on the streets and Jimmy would be out there photographing away. No powers, no sense of self preservation. Just khakis, a camera and a dream.

I like to imagine Peter meeting Jimmy and immediately being mortified about it.

Jimmy: –and so luckily I was able to take the picture before the building collapsed on me... Superman was super pissed at me but, photographer to photographer, it was totally worth it.

Peter: Right, no– See, this is actually my first time hearing how fucking insane that sounds. No wonder people at work look at me weird.

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Input Appreciated

Readers of "Dizzy Edges" (yes, I know it should be italicized... Writing this on Mobile Chrome. Don't ask), I have a request. Nothing big but...

Tim is a sentimental sort even if he doesn't always act like it. And, given his parents interest in archeology, I feel like he'd have curated his own small collection of keepsakes from those he loves.

Now, I have ideas, but I'd like to hear what you guys think. What keepsakes would Tim find essential for each of the people he's loved and cared about?

Obviously, one will be THE photo. And, as an example, Janet's will be an annotated/homemade world atlas with pictures and commentary on her trips (with and without Jack).

What would he have for others though? From Jack? From his crew of friends (Ives, Teddy, Jin, Tess, Steph... Either individually or as a group)? From Dr. Sinclair (therapist)? From Helena?

Obviously, if you're keeping up with the story there's other people that Tim cares about that he would want things from, but it's not really possible at the moment.

So, what do you think? Noting that it can't be a device (no phones or cameras) and they HAVE to fit in a backpack or small duffle. Go wild and maybe you'll see it soon(-ish) (along with credit of course).

AND if you have no idea what I'm talking about... Weird, why do you know I exist? And, here.

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Due for a Hot Take

I honestly think that Tim would absolutely HATE becoming a CEO (he was majority shareholder in RR, I believe) or something else majority business-focused. Could he do it? Probably, but I think he'd be miserable.

He's a consummate nerd, a member of a Sherlock Holmes fanclub, he plays W&W, he skated, he listens to punk rock, he loves cars and gadgets.

I'm not saying a businessman CAN'T do/like these things too, but... Tim does really well with things that he enjoys. Let him have a job at least adjacent to something he likes. Otherwise, he'll burn out.

(Other, buried hot take... Out of the 'immediate' Batfam, Tim has comparatively decent mental health. He struggles, sure, but he bounces back better and is more "aware" of his more toxic tendencies than almost all of the rest of the Wayne-specific crew. Doesn't mean his mental health is "good". Just better comparatively)

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Okay, it's here. It's probably rough given I stitched and adjusted some things I wrote before I finished the actual climax. I'll go back and actually proof it tomorrow, so if you see something that's off just let me know (kindly).

In this week's episode: Tim makes a rash decision after making a reasonable one and Bruce has an interesting reaction to a random kid who's seemingly friends with everyone everywhere.

It'll all work out... Not in this chapter but eventually.

Read it or don't. If you haven't abandoned me, I really appreciate you. If you have abandoned me, I get it.

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Okay, it's here. It's probably rough given I stitched and adjusted some things I wrote before I finished the actual climax. I'll go back and actually proof it tomorrow, so if you see something that's off just let me know (kindly).

In this week's episode: Tim makes a rash decision after making a reasonable one and Bruce has an interesting reaction to a random kid who's seemingly friends with everyone everywhere.

It'll all work out... Not in this chapter but eventually.

Read it or don't. If you haven't abandoned me, I really appreciate you. If you have abandoned me, I get it.

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fanfic writers what font do you write in

i know on ao3 it's all in verdana but when you're drafting the fic in word or docs or whatever

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Every time I remember that How to Train Your Dragon lost the Oscar for Best Original Score to The Social Network... I want throw stuff off a bridge.

Like does anyone remember that score? Comparatively, fifteen years later I can remember almost every major shift and cue in many scenes of HTTYD. Forbidden Friendship lasts over FOUR MINUTES. It's almost exclusively music and images and your eyes are glued to the screen. Test Drive is TEST DRIVE! Coming Back Around. Not so Fireproof. See You Tomorrow! ROMANTIC FLIGHT! Like these are just titles that I remember because... I do and I can tell you the tone and... ugh, This is Berk? All wonderful. All amazing.

IT DESERVED THE OSCAR! It was going to lose Best Animated Feature to Toy Story 3. I was fine with that because... Yeah, that's what was going to happen. But the Best Score Oscar should've been John Powell's.

Also, I really have no desire to see the live action. No hate to anyone who made it or wants to see it, but... I watched a scene and all I could think was... There's no weight to this? It feels LESS real than the animated in a weird way (to me). I hope others enjoy it though!

Happy Wednesday/Rant Day!

Edit: Like, honestly, completely against my will the first time I watched this scene in the theater I began to tear up. Sure I was sleep deprived, probably getting sick, back from a week long hs band trip, and life was stressful... BUT very few films have truly gotten me like that. Usually (looking at you Return of the King), I can feel the tears long before I actually shed them. This scene hit me out of nowhere. It's THAT good. It's not sad or overly emotional... It's just music and emoting... And it GOT me. Confused the hell out of me in that theater on a Sunday afternoon... Bought (and still have) the soundtrack on CD (I think we had to get it online and it might've been backordered for awhile).