#Elsewords

[theimaginauts]

GREEN LANTERN: DARK

Art by DAVID NAKAYAMA

[glitter-stained]

Batkids play a game called "Never have you ever" where Duke gazes into their timelines in the multiverse and tells them two made-up things and one that happened in an else-word and they have to guess which is real

[bougiebutchbinch]

I'm sorry but nothing makes me giggle more than when the Joker consent-checks with Batman in fics, or has a safeword

I simply think He Would Not Do That

[batsyx]

OK some interesting things to note because there is so much to unpack here:

- 8:08 time mark, Deathstroke and Waller talk about metahumans and how the whole invasion was lucky for her because she’s got the supers in her pocket. He says something about how they say Wonder Woman was molded from clay by the gods and that she “might wanna keep an eye on that”. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? Are the gods gunna come after Waller? Could the gods bring Diana back? Resculpt her from clay?

- 15:08 time mark, Freeze talks to Waller about the “clone theory” where she hypothesizes that the League we did battle with are actually clones of the originals, based on Lex’s notes from the “corrupted” Batman and the DNA from the recovered Flash and Green Lantern. WHOOP THERE IT IS. So it’s official then, they’re gunna bring back Superman and Batman in the last episode. While I am overjoyed to know Batman will return, it really makes everything that happened in the first game meaningless. Wonder Woman’s death? Pointless. All the emotional heft from the story is gone. The ridiculous Batman death scene seems laughable now. And then to bring them all back in the DLCs feels cheap as fuck. I can’t help but wonder if they really meant to keep them dead but then when the backlash hit, they quickly reworked some parts of the story and decided to bring the League back in the DLC. It all feels so rushed and if Batman comes back and we get like 1 min scene of him saying one line……Im gunna be upset. I think we’re owed more than that, Rocksteady! Waller tells Freeze to deliver the findings of her report to her and to keep it “my eyes only”. She’s keeping it a secret from the rest of the Squad for now but Freeze had got to spill the beans somehow! THIS IS HUGE NEWS!

- I think the Clone Theory 1-3 segments are all worth listening to. The implications of them actually saving the original members of the League made my ears perk up because Freeze was saying how restoring their memories could cause disastrous cognitive dissonance in the future. 👀

- Squad Conversation: Second Acts 1-5 we get to more Joker fun! Joker and Ivy are pals now. He gifted her a switchblade! I did a double take when Ivy said to Joker “You mean what we have in common is we used to be special frenemies with Harleen and the Batman.” SPECIAL FRENEMIES!?!? Ivy may be a literal child but I love that she still remembers that Joker was super “infatuated” with Batman.

AND THEN THIS LITTLE FUN BIT!

Barely hit it off with his Bats? That makes me sad! It also deviates from what I wrote in my fic but thats ok lol. This Joker talking in his sleep makes total sense. It’s certainly a useful nugget of information I may or may not use down the line. 🙃🙂 BTW HERES A SHAMELESS PLUG FOR MY SSKTJL FIC: https://archiveofourown.org/works/60083872/chapters/153308584

AND THEN THIS PART!

HE’S LONELY. OF COURSE HE IS. HE DOESN’T HAVE BATMAN! 😭

Freeze has a talk with Ivy about her new friend:

I’d like to think Joker is using this Brainiac apocalypse as a way of pursuing his own fulfilling journey to self discovery ala “Eat, Pray, Love”.

Next month is the last episode of the current season and then the game will be truly over, for the story mode at least. I can’t believe it took a WHOLE ASS YEAR for them to end this god awful thing. All the squandered potential of this game and for it to be Kevin Conroys last hurrah as Batman makes me weep.

[the-batacombs]

I had totally forgotten about the Bruce Wayne -- Ibn al Xu'ffasch -- Mar'i Grayson family circle in Kingdom Come.

[killerrobot-killingmatch]

Bracket 1, Round A, Attack 3

There sees to be a lack of Adam in this Garden, so we'll have to make do.

Eve Propaganda N/A

Eve Propaganda

[meanlesbean]

watched the harley quinn birds of prey movie and I did have a lot of fun. everyone except harley is an OC with dc character names, but Jurnee Smollett is so beautiful that I'm willing to forgive. should've been more roller derby though to really pander to the dyke audience (me)

[michifan]

WFA fans read an actual comic challenge (impossible)

[disniq]

@jacenpetertodd 🤠

[usagirotten]

Everything we know about 'DC vs. Vampires: World War V'

As the night cloaks the sky, a new chapter in the DC Universe unfolds, darker and more thrilling than ever before. ‘DC vs. Vampires: World War V’ emerges from the shadows, bringing with it a tale of heroism, sacrifice, and survival in a world overrun by the undead. The Dawn of Despair: In the icy grip of winter, the fragile truce that once held between humanity and the nocturnal predators is shattered. The vampire queen, Barbara Gordon, commands an army that thirsts for more than just victory—they crave the very essence of life that courses through the veins of the living. In DC vs. Vampires: World War V, it's the dead of winter, and any hope for a fragile truce between the Green Arrow-led human heroes and vampire queen Barbara Gordon's army has been dashed by Damian Wayne and his guerrilla fighters. Damian is the only one fighting back against the bloodthirsty hordes, leaving Green Arrow with a choice: Does he stand and fight or sacrifice the boy in the name of peace? According to DC, not only will this new Elseworlds series build upon the compelling storylines from the previous DC vs. Vampires series, but readers can also expect to see reimagined versions of current DC Super Heroes in this dark and terrifying world. A Beacon of Resistance: Amidst the chaos, a lone figure stands against the tide of darkness—Damian Wayne. His guerrilla warfare tactics are the last line of defense in a world teetering on the brink of eternal night. With each passing moment, the question looms larger: Will Green Arrow stand beside the young warrior, or will he sacrifice Damian for a chance at peace? A New Vision of Heroes: This 12-issue series, crafted by the acclaimed duo of writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Otto Schmidt, promises to expand the lore that captivated fans in the original ‘DC vs. Vampires’ and its sequel, ‘DC vs. Vampires: All-Out War’. Expect to see reimagined versions of beloved DC Super Heroes, now fighting for survival in this grim alternate reality1. Art That Haunts: The debut issue features a main cover by Otto Schmidt, with variant covers by Steve Beach, Jae Lee, Riley Rossmo, and Nikola Čižmešija, plus a foil variant cover by Homare. Each piece is a window into a world where the lines between hero and monster blur1. Join the Fight: ‘DC vs. Vampires: World War V’ is not just a comic book series—it’s a battle cry for all who dare to dream of light in the darkest of times. Preorder begins on May 17, with the series set to hit shelves on August 14. For those who cannot wait, a digital version will be available on the DC UNIVERSE INFINITE platform1. As the war between light and dark wages on, one thing is certain: the world of DC will never be the same. Will you join the fight? It’s the dead of winter, and any hope for a fragile truce between the Green Arrow-led human heroes and vampire queen Barbara Gordon’s army has been dashed by Damian Wayne and his guerrilla fighters. Damian is the only one fighting back against the bloodthirsty hordes, leaving Green Arrow with a choice: Does he stand and fight or sacrifice the boy in the name of peace?  

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[rosemaryentombed]

October 20th - October 26th, 2025

Monday, October 20th - Alternate First Meeting // Villain AU

Tuesday, October 21st - Pretend Relationship // Teasing

Wednesday, October 22nd - Genderbending // Costume Swap

Thursday, October 23rd - Domesticity // Vanilla

Friday, October 24th - Space // Underwater

Saturday, October 25th - Halloween Costumes // Date Night

Sunday, October 26th - Monster & Monster Hunter // Wedding

Purpose?

Continuing to celebrate the BartKon Renaissance in the modern era. Since the ship has historically been a rarepair since its conception in the 1990's, this fanweek acts as both a way to celebrate the BartKon narrative in DC Comics, as well as engage new fans in our small yet mighty collective.

Why should we participate in this?

Because you like BartKon. Because you saw fanfiction and fanart and shitposts, and decided you wanted to see what's poppin' in the BartKonosphere. All creators are welcome. Our romcom lovers, the darkfic connoisseurs, and of course, our smut specialists.

So how does it work?

The release date for fanworks is from Monday, the 20th of October through Sunday, the 26th of October, 2025. 

You have over four months to write, draw, and create fanworks. On top of fanfiction and fanart, we also encourage meta, essays, ship manifestos, playlists, and poetry.

Please be courteous and treat each other with respect when engaging with fanworks and their creators. If you misbehave, I will be cursing you with gastrointestinal issues and toothaches for the rest of your life.

BartKon of ANY comic book universe is acceptable. If you want to spend the entire fanweek exploring Luthor-El and Bart because you love horrific love, then be my guest! If you want a crazed version of Bart to kidnap Kon from Gemworld, go for it! Let that imagination run WILD!!!

Both safe and not-safe-for-tunglr dot hell tropes are welcome. Just make sure that you post any Mature content on a landing page that doesn't restrict Mature content (like AO3). I don’t want anyone getting their blog banned. We cannot defeat our capitalist overlords, but we can definitely work around them.

This fanweek will not have a dedicated blog. These prompts are free for anyone to use. Because it is a non-traditional, non-monetized, and free-to-opt-in casual event, there will be no mods but moi, no advertising of paid services, and no ratings or participant restrictions. I will open a collection on AO3 in October for anyone who wants their work collated for this event.

In order to ensure that both creators and the audience are making informed decisions about what they engage with, all creators are encouraged to include triggers and any other squick warnings. 

Please utilize the read-more function for fanworks that are longer than 250 words. We're tryna read yer stories, not get spammed with a wall of text. Please Be Courteous.

And last but not least - if you are engaging with any of the fanworks, reblog, reblog, reblog! Share the work with your followers. Comment on fics! Send all the love to the creators for crafting their masterpieces!!

What can I contribute?

Fanart (standalones, comic strips, etc.), fanfiction (one-shots, multichapter, etc.), fanmixes, gifsets, graphics, meme collections, fanvids, ship essays and meta, songifics, playlists, poetry, whatever your heart desires! Go wild!!!

Can I create/write not-safe-for-tunglr dot hell content?

Yes!!! All creators are encouraged to include triggers warnings, sub-genre specifications, and other warnings in their posts. I will not discourage you from writing your 16k Bart Goes Insane Over Kon fic, but please... Be Courteous and tag your fanworks appropriately so people can make an informed decision about what they're comfortable with engaging with.

What does (X) prompt mean?

Each day has two prompts!! You can either pick a prompt OR you can combine prompts in different ways. I challenge you to let your imagination run wild!

To reiterate, mainstream canon, Elsewords, and AU content is all acceptable! Creativity is key! Have fun!!!

Can I crackship/multiship/harem/OT3/polyam the characters?

No. It's literally BartKon Week. There's like six active fans left on this bitch of an earth. Don't do this to me :'<

Does this have a tag?

During release week, use the general “bartkon” and "konbart" tags to share your work with the wider BartKon fandom on tunglr. You can use whatever other tags you fancy. The best way to share, however, is to directly @ me so that I may reblog it.

I didn’t read a damn thing before this, Ava.

TL;DR: Over four months until the fanweek!!! For all fanwork creators out there, now’s the time to start thinking about what prompts you want to utilize for your creations. There are no creative restrictions, but I do ask that you follow these posting tips:

All fanfiction should be under a read-more.  

Not-safe-for-tunglr fanwork should be LINKED to whatever landing site the content is being hosted on (Twitter, AO3, etc). This includes both fanfiction and fanart. I don’t want your blog getting flagged bc tunglr hates gay people.

Provide content warnings for all triggers, squicks, and sub-genres. Please list content warnings on your work but do not be discouraged in sharing your work. If a fancop gets on your ass, block them. If they keep bothering you, tell them their mom's a hoe.

You can participate as much as you want!! Maybe you only wanna create for one day? Cool! Maybe you’re an overachieving corporate clown insomniac like myself, and wanna create for every day of the week? Go for it!!! 

The most important thing is to have fun :)

Closing Remarks

Like all my other events I host, this event, too, is entirely selfish. I've loved BartKon since I was a child when I was first introduced to it in the form of Bart/Clark on Smallville. Although I only recently came back to reading DC's mainline comics, BartKon still holds a special place in my heart even after all these years, and the few who still create and engage in their fanworks inspired me to host a little something-something for our small community.

Take your time, look through the prompts, and get your creative juices flowing! I will be sending out reminders until the go-live date.

For the people who showed interest during the initial interest check, I hope you're able to participate. To the people who hate me, your mom's a hoe. Thank you.

[batsyx]

Chapter 6 is up and it is nothing but pure filth lol.

Again, just doing my best over here with trying to cope with the travesty that is the Suicide Squad: KTJL game.

READ IT HERE.

[radioactive-earthshine]

Hi Orla. I am ashamed to admit this even tho I have read all of Impulse but I need to know if I am wrong... I saw someone recently say that Bart and Wally were not actually related. Wally is related to Iris because he is her brother's son, Wally is her nephew, so Bart would be his cousin. How could they not be related or were people just talking about him not actually being Barry's son? Any help would be so appreciated!

Hello Anon,

Well. You're right if Wally and Iris were biologically related to each other, but they aren't!

Iris was adopted by the Wests as a child and she is originally from the 30th century herself. Thus, she does not have any biological tie to the Wests.

She is however still Wally's aunt, and he is her nephew, and they love each other very very much because blood =/= family.

So the other person is correct, Bart and Wally are not biologically related at all in the comics, but they are still absolutely cousins.

Note: Young Justice Animated had Wally and Bart be blatantly related to each other through Iris, but this is an elsewords story and it has absolutely ZERO influence on comic canon and thus does not count. I have no idea wtf was all going on in the CW so if they are related there too it's just an elseworlds.

Second Note: This is for the comics and the comics alone, no other form of media.

[originalthornsky]

dc’s scared of making a dickkory elseworld because they’re afraid it would overshadow dickbabs in the canon

It could be, besides, I feel like they're trying to make DB an iconic couple like Batcat or Clois. But DK's strength is still very great and even today surpasses DB's. So unfortunately, I think it's very difficult to see them in elsewords.

[glitter-stained]

I'm mostly being silly, but do you know who would have generally a great time in the bat fandom and be a Jason hater? Immanuel Kant.

You understand me viscerally

Also you know what? If Bruce can have elseword crossovers where he works with Houdini (and I think Sherlock Holmes?) or hunts Jack the Ripper, then Jason can have an elseword oneshot to fistfight Immanuel Kant in a parking lot.

[wildshadowtamer]

i really like the idea that Jason has a really messy relationship with religion. like, he isnt necessarily an atheist. hes gone to heaven, canonically, i think you sort of have to acknowledge some kind of religious god by that point. But, in the elsewords, hes been a catholic priest at least once, meaning he was likely raised catholic by Catherine and Willis. Then, if you have the headcanon that Bruce raised his kids Jewish like he is, Jason likely had a bar mitzvah. But then, he spent a few years raised by Talia, whos totally his mom by now, and shes Muslim. and then theres the aspect of him literally dying and coming back, which has gotta fuck up your relationship and perspective with religion and mortality as a whole.

so, basically, Jason probably has a real fucky relationship with religion and i need a fic delving into it