#delilah dirk and the turkish lieutenant

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Comic Book Saturday

I was just thinking the other day, as I watched a TV show where there was some delightful anachronistic medicine going on. Charcoal for poison in medieval times, CPR in Ancient Greece, it’s always fun to watch and read that sort of thing. So, this comic book, was right there in the middle of my wheelhouse.

Delilah Dirk wants to rob the Sultan who is corrupt, and, give what she scores to the poor. She is in a Constantinople prison when the story starts, but, soon enough she escapes, and she meets, Erdemoglu Selim, a Turkish Lt. who is definitely not the adventurer Delilah is. And, they’re off and running all over 19th Century Europe and it’s alternatively hilarious and awesome. There’s even an evil pirate, and, my favorite thing, a flying ship!

It’s such a fun graphic novel, and the art in it was amazing too. It flowed right along with the story and was like some good John Williams background movie music. The art was always there, but, I didn’t notice it because I was instead just pulled into the story so fully.

You may like this book If you Liked: Soulless by Rem, Penultimate Quest by Lars Brown, or Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo by Ben Costa

Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant by Tony Cliff

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Aro culture is the graphic novel series: Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenent series by Tony Cliff because there is no romance, just historical fiction platonic adventuring buddies in a flying boat stealing stuff, finding ancient ruins, and drinking tea.

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🎤 HOW DOES IT FEEL BEING A CELEBRITY ok ok what’s a book you read lately

GJHJKDSHGKJSDL rn i'm rereading a comic my dad got me when i was a kid, delilah dirk and the turkish lieutenant! it's an adventure story set in the 1800s about this kickass warrior and her loser friend and i absolutely love it

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@highaver asked: Am I to assume you’d like to accompany me?

christine poked balfour‘s chest with her index finger, meeting his question with a frustrated sigh.

in what world, in what strange, mirror galaxy, was that even a question? she didn’t have time today to screw some sense back into mind. clearly, it was taking a vacation on risa and left him alone to say silly things he should already know the answer to, so she had to settle for a sickly sweet answer that she hoped would do the trick.

❛⠀⠀ where you go, i go. that‘s the deal, buddy. ⠀ ⠀ ❜

Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant

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Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant by Tony Cliff

First Second

[lady-of-the-spirit]

Delilah Dirk and Selim though... icons, truly.

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[While the Norns are in prison]

Woden: I've brought you some food and water.

Cassandra: No thank you. I only drink the blood of my enemies.

[theimaginauts]

DELILAH DIRK AND THE TURKISH LIEUTENANT

Art by TONY CLIFF

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Delilah Dirk Sentence Starters*

Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant

Maybe you need a little adventure of your own.

An intruder on palace grounds has been secured and questioned.

I think that, in your position, it would be wise to maintain a less casual attitude.

Plus, notice I have two very sharp swords.

Cease your mockery!

It’s your stories and fabrications that put me in this position!

When I kill you, I will be able to regain what little honor I have left.

Why - did you cut me free back there?

Why did you bring me all the way out here?

Is that how you would have reacted in a real emergency?

I like to know who my traveling companions are.

That is generous of you, but I cannot accept.

I don’t want you tagging along out of some odd feeling of obligation.

Maybe you should wait ‘til you hear what I have planned.

I have never known my appetite to disappear so quickly.

I’d prefer to avoid that kind of attention.

I’m prepared to accept a certain amount of - excitement in your company.

Help or leave - no spectating.

What should I do if something happens to you?

You should join us inside.  It’s only going to get colder out here.

I can’t live like you live!  I can’t do the things you do!

What reason could you possibly have for refusing my offer?

I would have appreciated some more warning.

You were going to leave me back there, weren’t you?

You just stay down there, out of trouble.

Oh, don’t look so pleased with yourself.

I’ve been in worse situations

Okay, we’re going to jump.

I would like to come up with other options!

I’m sorry, I forgot to ask.  Are you alright?

We should leave, I think.

I can handle them.

You cannot fight twenty-four mounted men.

I am going to punch you straight in the face.

What are you trying to do to me?

What’s the point of that?

I may have misjudged you.

I’m sure we’ll come up with something.

Do you think it’s safe?

I can perhaps see your point.

Have you been traveling long?

I’m sorry, I’m not meant for your lifestyle.

If I were you, I’d stay too - 

It’s nice to see you again!

I meant to talk to you about that - 

What good fortune that we should run into each other.

Well, they probably won’t be too eager to invite you back into town.

That’s ridiculous!

Am I to assume you’d like to accompany me?

I’m only really interested in a partner that I can rely on.

Do you know what I had to do to find you?

I think I’ve done a reasonable job of proving my worth, as it were.

We’ll see how you feel after falling off a few more buildings.

* In honor of the release of volume #3 - Delilah Dirk and the Pillars of Hercules by Tony Cliff

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Then she looked at me, and it seemed as if all the fury in the world would leap from her eyes and strangle me where I stood. But the men on horses were quite threatening, too.

erdemoglu selim, ch3, delilah dirk and the turkish lieutenant, tony cliff

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MONTHLY MEDIA: July 2019

I’ve really stepped up my comics reading having fully embraced my local libraries. You can just borrow them whenever you want! Also saw lots of movies and watched a lot of the Bachelorette. It’s been a good summer. 

……….FILM……….

Midsommer (2019) Oh wow. I’m not one for scary movies but this never felt like a scary movie. Sure it was definitely “horror” in the sense that so much of it is horrific, but it never relied on the typical “scary movie” tactics. For this, I am grateful.

Paddington 2 (2017) The perfect counterpoint and emotional reset after our matinee screening of Midsommer. This video does a better job of explaining why I love these movies, but if you haven’t got the time then know that the Paddington movies are a masterclass in efficient storytelling, visual comedy, and good natured entertainment for all ages. It’s not quite the same as Pixar sneaking in jokes that only adults will get, it’s more that it tells a universal story with familiar characters that land at any age. Just beautiful.

Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) Okay so I get that illustrating a tie-in book for this movie means I likely can’t be objective, but I really dug the film. Solid themes that carried through to most of the characters and their arcs, as well as some of the most comic-book accurate visuals I could have hoped for. And I really dig the Parker/MJ dynamic here. Ugh it’s just all so good.

Alien (1979) I don’t need to tell you how well this holds up. Still as subversive and terrifying as it was 40 years ago. Still not sure what the alien was doing in the escape pod before Ripley shows up.

The Dead Don’t Die (2019) This was a weird one. Meta zombie movies already exist. Zombies as social commentary already exist. Zombie comedies already exist. I suppose I was just hoping for something...new? It was all of these things, but it didn’t seem to push any individual element into unexplored territory. The cast seemed like they were having a good time, but I don’t think it quite translated to the screen. I’d recommend Shaun of the Dead, Fido, or Zombieland instead.

……….TELEVISION……….

Instant Hotel (Episode 2.01 to 2.06) A 6-episode season of Australian reality tv judging Airbnbs? A cast that includes an 80 year old trying to look 20 and perfect couple who find each other hilarious? Sign me up. It’s available on (Canadian) Netflix but if you can find it, check it out.

Stranger Things (Episode 3.01 to 3.08) Without spoiling too much, I’ll say that this season was on par with the first, and felt better than the second. It’s not as moody and contained, but it really embraces what I take to be the spirit of 80s media. I feel like the early eps were setting up more of a zombie/body-snatchers plot but I don’t think the series likes to stray too far from the core of that first season. Super fun, wildly silly, and once I embraced the lighter tone it really delivered.

Queer Eye (Episode 4.01 to 4.08) This season really seemed to focus on philanthropic and independent businesses and I’m here for it. There was a Wayfair product placement towards the end which...felt out of place given the politics of the show, but dang if this series isn’t a light in the darkness!

Neon Genesis Evangelion (Episode 1.01 to 1.03) What a mood. It’s a slow burn but I’m really digging that the world feels established and that we’ve come into something well after all the big revelations happened. Now that the crazy has settled, we get to spend more time seeing how the crazy affects the day-to-day. Or what the day-to-day looks like in a new, wild world. Digging it.

The Bachelorette (Episode 15.08 to 15.13) Just wild. Watching that rollercoaster with Luke P was excellent television and terrible dating but that finale was *chef’s kiss* perfect.

……….READING……….

Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett (Page 230 of 406) Fun so far! There’s far less of the angel/demon relationship than I expected, but that’s only because I’m going off of what the Amazon show has been promoting. I need to do more research into how they shared the writing because the humour and meandering chapters really feel like Pratchett. I’m keen to see where it all goes!

Mr. Splitfoot by Samantha Hunt (Abandoned) I read half the novel before deciding this one wasn’t for me and it’s not because it wasn’t well-written or an engaging story. I found this on a list of good reads for those who like Wonderland and Alice’s adventures, but I’d say the links between the two were...thin...at best. When you’re expecting fanciful worlds and exaggerated characters, but get far more human (and all too real) trauma then it’s a jarring experience. I read a synopsis of the last 100ish pages that I missed and admit that I think I would’ve been satisfied with the conclusion, but it’s a bummer that the first 60% of the book felt like a holding pattern to get to the good stuff.

Delicious in Dungeon Vol. 5 by Ryoko Kui (Complete) Still one of my favourite fantasy comics. The characters are nuanced and are continuing to get developed, as is the setting and supporting cast! Every so often it’ll break format, but I appreciate that the gimmick (including a monster-based recipe in each chapter) isn’t getting in the way of good storytelling. I love everything about this and you should be reading it.

Superior Spider-Man Vol. 1 & 2 by Dan Slott, Ryan Stegman, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Humbero Ramos, and so many more (Complete) I wasn’t sure about this before picking it up but it’s a fascinating study of Spider-Man. It feels like an answer to all those that focus on plot holes and logic. Doc Ock has taken over Spider-Man’s body and he, as the epitome of troll, is just going through and “fixing” what Peter Parker gets wrong. It’s an interesting study in learning more about someone with opposing views. It even keeps Parker’s spirit around to dramatically and comedically respond to his life being taken over by a villain. It’s good! Not the first Spider-Book you should pick up, but worth reading if you want a spider-change. 

Saga of the Swamp Thing Vol. 1 by Alan Moore, John Totleben, & Steve Bissette (Complete) After hearing good things about the TV series based on this character (still haven’t watched it) I figured I’d check this out. Knowing very little about the character going in, I loved every second of it! It’s a little bit horror, a little bit classic superheroics, and just a touch philosophical. Can’t recommend this enough.

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Vol. 2: Squirrel You Know It's True by Ryan North, Erica Henderson,  (Complete) I can’t (and won’t) stop praising this book. It’s fun, creative, and funny! Pitting Squirrel Girl against an evil Squirrel just makes sense and is a fun break from the classic Marvel villains. Hopefully we get back to more of the classics, as that’s what I enjoyed most about volume 1, but it’s good to see that the book doesn’t shy away from variety.

Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant by Tony Cliff (Complete) Such a great adventure comic! Set in the early 1800s, it’s like a Female Indiana Jones adventure with all the swashbuckling and plundering that you’d want out of a treasure hunter. Mature in its handling of a number of topics, but done in a light tone and without heavy violence. I think it was sorted as a young adult graphic novel in my library, and that feels fitting. Stellar art and charming characters.

The Undertaking of Lily Chen by Danica Novgorodoff (Complete) Very character driven and an interesting foundation for the story (set in northern China when tradition demanded men be married even after they’ve died). There are really inspiring moments with the watercolour artwork and while it didn’t always resonate with me, it really served the story.

……….GAMING……….

Maze of the Blue Medusa  (Satyr Press) We very nearly had our first character death! Almost multiple! But they’re playing with level 9ish characters and with quick wits it’s proving difficult to defeat them. They’re still kinda wandering around this maze, but I think it’ll all start to come together soon!

And that’s it! As always, feel free to send me anything you recommend to see, read, hear, play, and so on.

Happy Wednesday!

[roseunspindle]

Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant

Lovable ne'er-do-well Delilah Dirk has travelled to Japan, Indonesia, France, and even the New World. Using the skills she's picked up on the way, Delilah's adventures continue as she plots to rob a rich and corrupt Sultan in Constantinople. With the aid of her flying boat and her newfound friend, Selim, she evades the Sultan's guards, leaves angry pirates in the dust, and fights her way through the countryside. For Delilah, one adventure leads to the next in this thrilling and funny installment in her exciting life. (poor Selim)

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#6yrsago Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant: swashbuckling graphic novel

Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant is a new graphic novel extending the adventures of Tony Cliff's beloved, swashbuckling webcomics heroine Delilah Dirk. Set in 1908, this volume opens with the hapless Lieutenant Erdemoglu Selim reporting to the sultan about the new prisoner he's just gotten through questioning: a woman adventurer who claims to be the daughter of a British diplomat, skilled in many of the world's swordfighting techniques, fearsome fighter and adventurer, and expert escapologist.

The Sultan is contemptuous when the Lieutenant reports that she's allowed herself to be imprisoned for the express purpose of breaking out and stealing some of his valuable scrolls, but he's alarmed when she does break out. He decides that Salim is in league with the prisoner, and orders his execution -- an execution that is stopped with moments to spare by Delilah reappearing in the Sultan's palace, killing several guards, rescuing Salim, and whisking him away on her flying boat. She has rescued him because he seemed like a good egg, and had made her a truly remarkable cup of tea.

So begins a marvellous and exceptionally lovely graphic novel that ranges far and wide, buckling titanic quantities of swash as it goes. Salim and Delilah rob pirates, survive artillery charges and bombings, endure long and arduous crossings over hostile terrain, and drink a lot of tea. This the the pure, distilled essence of adventure, and features an extremely likable pair of heroes, as fine as you'll see in any comic, novel or film. The whole book is on the web, and you can read it to your heart's content, but as with all of publisher First Second's books, the printed object is particularly finely made and makes a handsome trophy and an even better gift.

Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant

https://boingboing.net/2013/08/28/delilah-dirk-and-the-turkish-l.html

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Dear Yuletide Author ‘18

Oh man, author, this is my return to Yuletide after a break of many years, and I am super excited to be back!! A pre-thank you so much for the wonderful fic I can’t wait to read <3 To help you out with…well, writing it, here are some general things that I love in fanfic and in life:

Worldbuilding and history

Found families and unlikely friendships

Girls supporting girls

Slowburn romance

And now here are some more specific things I love in my requested fandoms!

Delilah Dirk & the Turkish Lieutenant

First, I am totally open to your take on Delilah and Selim’s relationship; I definitely ship them, but reading them as platonic friends is by no means a detriment! You may apply your chosen dynamic to the scenarios below:

Delilah Dirk and the Selim Family Dinner. We got the opposite scenario in Book 2, and I’ve GOT to know how this encounter would go. Does she scandalize them? Does she try too hard NOT to scandalize them and end up scandalizing them anyway? Does his mother immediately try to get her to eat food, as all mothers do? Who in his family taught him to brew tea? Are Selim’s family all like him, or is he the black sheep? I would love your answers to any of these questions!!

Delilah Dirk and the Very Large Mongolian Man with a Large Sword, Small Brain, and Bad Temper. Who was he? Why did Delilah face him in battle?? What antics was she getting into??? How did she win the fight???? This single panel from Book 1 has been on my brain for years!!!

Delilah Dirk and the Adventure of Your Choosing. Look, I love this series because I just love reading about a lady who goes on adventures with a bunch of swords. Spin me a tale, author, either between books or post-Book 3, as seven years have now passed since Delilah Dirk saved a Turkish Lieutenant in her flying ship, and I love how the two of them have grown into a true partnership. What other adventures have they gotten into that we haven’t seen between the pages?

Little Witch Academia

Though Akko and Diana are the dearest to me, I love every literally girl in this series, so pick as many of them as you see fit to include in your fic! 

I CRAVE backstory and lore on the Nine Olde Witches!! I love the lore that witches don’t truly die, but instead slowly grow into trees as they become one with Yggdrasil. Reading your take on that and the witch culture surrounding mortality, time, and history would be a delight!

All the little notes of different cultures in the global witch community are so much fun, and I always wanted to know more about how Akko deals with not only entering the witch community as a non-magical outsider, but also moving across the world to a different country. Any appearances by the other girls in the series and their respective experiences of their own magic+ethnic cultures are welcome!

The teachers’ interactions with each other and with the students was something I could never get enough of! Getting backstory—perhaps maybe their own adventurous school days?—on any of them would be divine, or just old ladies hangin’ out and sharing witch gossip would be great too!

Long Long Man commercial series

CHIIIIII-CHHHHAAAAAAANNNNNNN!!!!!

Dear author, please, go as hog wild on this as you please. I confess I’m a fan of the idea that in the long, long run, Chi-chan, Toru-kun, and LLM shall set aside their dramatic history and realize they have all been in love for a long, long time, but please, don’t let that cage you. I also love the side friend (does she have a name?? she should) who points out that both packages have the same amount of delicious gummy, and would love to see her included somewhere in the story—perhaps even the events from her point of view?? All of it will please me. Anything will please me. Thank you for reading this long, long description.

(And yes, you may go through my tumblr to gather research if you like, or my ao3 (ehmazing) to see my own works and bookmark collection)

Thank you, love you, xoxo

-MJ

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@ensnchekov asked: Why did you bring me all the way out here? (okay but them going somewhere in that falsely created world of theirs?)

christine doesn’t answer. not because she is gearing up for a joke, waiting for the exact right moment to deliver a killer quip to make pavel laugh ( considering she brought him to the middle of nowhere, her would be quip was actually very obvious — to kill you, duh? only serial killers hike ), simply because she doesn’t have an answer, not yet.

it was why she was here. to figure out if that memory could be true, or if it was a figment of her overactive imagination, perhaps an image from a book she read in her childhood so many times that it bled into her real-life memories.

this was the only poppy-field at a walking distance from a lake in their region. she never left home, never went beyond the borders of their small town, her big scientific dreams always out of reach.

❛    tell me a memory from your childhood. anything.     ❜

Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant

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Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant , cover by Tony Cliff