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unfinishedslurs · 3 months ago

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de-aged bruce wayne and the worlds most thrilling game of clue

Mini-Bruce stares at Tim, and hands him a doll.

“We are playing Detective Barbie,” he announces. “You can be Ken.”

Affection rises in his chest. He’s just so tiny. Some of the panic eases too. Barbies. He can play Barbies. “Is Ken the Watson to your Sherlock?”

“Ken is dead.”

Never mind. He barely resists the urge to groan. What is he supposed to do if he’s dead? He’s so bored. He can’t leave the room, he’s supposed to watch Bruce. And if he tries to take Bruce with him to a different room, he has no doubt the kid will slip him somehow.

He knows exactly what he’s doing, too. Trying to make it clear that Tim isn’t welcome. Welp, sorry, Mini-Bruce, but if your adult self couldn’t get rid of me, this eight year old version of you has absolutely zero chance.

Tim’s like a termite. He has gotten in the foundations of the house, and there is no getting him out. Still, he doesn’t want to just be playing Dead Ken.

“Counter offer,” he suggests, and Bruce stares at him flatly. God, it’s weird how much like Damian he looks. Not that adult Bruce doesn’t share a resemblance, but it’s even more obvious when the baby fat hasn’t faded to a sharp, square jawline and five o’clock shadow. They’re not identical, different shapes to the nose, different eyes, but the scowl he’s leveling at Tim sends him right back to when Damian first moved in. “I play the murderer.”

Ha! It was barely there, but he caught it. A small flicker of interest in Bruce’s eyes.

“That sounds dumb,” he scoffs, but it’s too late. Tim has smelled blood in the water, and he’ll press his advantage until Bruce has no other choice but to let him win. He’s not too good to use the same tactics he uses for Ra’s and the board of Wayne Enterprises on an eight year old. “How would that even work?”

“I’m so glad you asked.”

He has Bruce blindfolded with a pair of bat-grade noise canceling headphones on in the center of the room, and goes to work picking out props and setting clues around the dollhouse.

He lays Ken in the middle of the mock police tape (the decorative stuff that seemed to spawn in every artsy girl’s pencil pouch in school but never actually stuck to anything) and spends a few minutes contemplating which Barbie he wants to use as the murderer.

No offense to Ken, but there was only one in the bucket. Plus Tim really wanted to be Barbie.

“Are you done yet?” Bruce complains loudly. Tim flicks him in the back of the head, since he wouldn’t be able to hear his response anyways. “Hey!”

Tim pulls one of the headphones off his ear. “Patience, padawan. I’m wrapping it up.”

Bruce huffs, but settles again.

It’s all worth it when Tim has him finally take the stuff off, and Bruce’s eyes widen with excitement as soon as the blindfold falls away.

It’s almost like a Cluedo setup in the dream house, with several possible murder weapons strewn about, different suspects in different rooms, and Ken laying face down the middle of the kitchen.

“There’s been a murder,” Tim announces gravely as Bruce whips his head around to him. “Your goal is to figure out which Barbie is responsible for the death of Kensworth Footsworth, a wealthy heir of a washing machine company. There are seven possible suspects, each with their own motives-“ he pulls out the informational cards he made with a grin “-and alibis. One of these cards also has a description of the victims injuries. Your goal is to figure out the perpetrator, the murder weapon, and the motive. You get three hints. I will be acting as the different suspects, trying to throw you off the scent.”

Could they have just played Clue? Probably, but the 3D aspect of things is kind of exciting. Tim is actually really looking forward to this.

Bruce just stares at him. “Kensworth Footsworth is a stupid name.”

“Maybe that’s why the perp killed him.” Tim’s smile slowly fades as Bruce just keeps staring at him, expressionless. “We don’t, uh, have to play if you don’t want to. Obviously. I just thought it might be fun like this…”

Bruce finally looks away, something flickering over his face. “It’s fine. We can play. But you’d better not go easy on me!”

Tim smiles again, a little more strained. “Great!”

An hour later, Tim thinks this may be the most fun he’s ever had. Bruce is actually smiling. A real, bonafide, ear-to-ear grin that hasn’t shown up the whole time he’s been de-aged. It’s somehow the same and completely different from older Bruce’s smile, the one Tim always feels so proud of whenever he’s the one to make it appear. It still invokes the same feeling from an eight year old, apparently.

Bruce slams a character card down, beaming. “I’ve got it! It was Balloon Beauty Barbie, in the kitchen, with the stiletto!”

“And why did she do it?”

“Because Kensworth Footsworth stole her rightful place as heir, and she’s still next in line for the fortune when he dies!”

“Yes!” He jumps to his feet, raising his hand for a high-five. “Dude, you got it! That’s awesome!”

Bruce bounces on the balls of his feet, eyes lit up with a child-like eagerness that is still so weird to see on his dad. Tim would do pretty much anything to keep it there, probably.

“We’ve gotta celebrate,” he decides. “Do you like ice cream? I think we have ice cream in the freezer.” They always have ice cream in the freezer.

He’s being dragged out of the room before he even finishes his sentence.

“Alfie!” Bruce shouts as soon as they enter the kitchen. “I won detectives!”

The butler turns around, and his eyes widen slightly at Bruce’s beaming face before the boy collides with his leg. They both stumble from the force of it. Bruce seems caught off guard by this, but Alfred steadies them quickly enough that Tim doesn’t have to keep them from falling over.

“Is that so?” He asks, hand coming down to brush his fingers through Bruce’s hair. The questioning glance he sends Tim is full of affection and something he doesn’t know how to name. Gratitude, maybe, but he doesn’t know why.

“Tim showed me this game you can play with the Barbies, where you start out blindfolded and the other person makes cards and there’s a dead body and a bunch of weapons—“

“Oh?” The next look he shoots Tim is a little less fond. He smiles sheepishly.

“I basically made Clue into a 3D Barbie game,” he explains.

“It was Ballon Beauty Barbie, in the kitchen, with a stiletto,” Bruce recites dutifully. “Alfie, we need to play! It’s kind of like your spy games!”

“Spy games?”

“Master Bruce has always enjoyed mysteries, as I’m sure you’ve figured out by now.”

“I hadn't seen young Master Bruce smile like that since…” Alfred trails off, then shakes himself briskly and turns a fond smile onto Tim. “You boys have always been very good at showing him the light in the darkness.”

“You know me, Alfred,” Tim says. “It’s what I’m here for.”

#batfam fanfic #tim drake #bruce wayne #alfred pennyworth #for context bruce has been de-aged to eight years old only a few months out from when his parents died #which is part of why he's so standoffish at first #honestly the idea of this tiny eight year old not smiling like he did before his parents deaths until dick came into his life #like 14 years later makes me want to cry #he's so tiny. itty bitty. no wonder alfred tears up

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4mrplumi · 6 months ago

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crow choir masterlist ── platonic batfam x neglected reader

# plotline. you thought she’d live forever, but at the tender age of eight, your big sister dies to a freak accident in your dingy little apartment.

after years of being swept from one inapt foster home to another, a vague judiciary system identifies your father as the bruce wayne.

affection and familiarity never come from him or your… brood, and falling out with your friends has sent you into a small spiral.

a very small, isolated, and managable spiral.

# disclaimers. death, murder, emotional neglect, alchoholism, allusions to physical abuse, self-harm, allusions to an eating disorder, mental disorders, avpd mc, underage drinking, substance abuse, unhealthy dependency, references to gore +more soon

&& a/n. genre-specific disclaimers are added after plot continuation to avoid spoiling the story to early readers. playlist soon.

00. fame is a fickle food. / emily dickinson

01. dust of snow. / robert frost

02. ravens hiding in a shoe. / robert bly

03. cloud pheonix. / aaron j. frederick

04. the human abstract. / william blake

05. omen of emptiness. / spike milligan

asks/drabbles:

1. alfred and (name)

2. luka alien stage reader

3. reader and commitment

( taglist ) ask to be added/removed... ♡

@.cxcilla @.strwberryglass @.c4xcocoa @.yaoizee @.secretsandwriting @.sirenetheblogger @.charlenexoxo1 @.mirabilis-polaris @.jsprien213 @.tfimherewhy @.yuyuzi-ling @.crazycaoticsimp @.m0na-lis4 @.trashlanternfish360 @.thehammerx4 @.ninihrtss @.kaitense1 @.sea-glasses @.shirp-collector-of-fixations @.camilo-uwu @.dirtydiavolo @.buddee

#saria 💤 says #'25 run: crow choir #batfam x reader #cassandra cain x sister reader #dc x reader #neglected reader

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hoetachi · 6 months ago

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THERE FOR ME — J. TODD

➠ jason todd x blk!batmom! reader

➠ mulan’s input - umm sooooo….. hi guys!! never would have made it by marvin sapp was playing in my house and for reason i imagine such an angsty yet fluffy story with jason wanting to become a pastor after attending church on sundays with batmom!reader during his robin days & after the arkham knight arc, redeems himself by becoming a youth pastor at that same church and revealing himself to her

➠ c/w - religious, mention of death (may have typos! been awhile since i wrote anything)

“I look stupid!” huffed the young sidekick. it was sunday at the wayne manor and ever since you and bruce got married, the idea of sundays was reserved for accompanying you and your respective religious beliefs. both bruce & alfred didn’t mind it, even though bruce is an atheist himself— he still respected your beliefs and was originally the one that suggested being by your side on sundays. which is how jason found himself in the foyer of the manor with a crooked tie around his neck and a slicked back head of hair

“No, you don’t. Stop being dramatic” dick scoffed as he leaned lax against a nearby wall. “You think mom would let you walk out the house in what you were wearing before?” he quipped with an amused raised brow before ruffling his little brother’s overly slicked hair. “hey!” jason exclaimed, swatting his hand away

“easy off the hair gel, kid” dick grimaced as he flick some of gel off his hand

“it wasn’t my fault! blame bruce!”

“be grateful that your mother argued against giving you a buzz cut” bruce said as he ascended down the last couple steps before standing before a mirror by the front door. he adjusted his tie to make sure everything on his person was clean and sharp. he noticed from the corner of his eye jason beside him trying to mimic his actions yet failing miserably

“i’ll give up blüdhaven to see that” dick mumbled.

“asshole”

“language” bruce scolded

“you might as well let him get it out now before we enter the lord’s house” the clacking of your heels made all heads turn towards you. a soft smile grazed bruce’s lips once his gaze clung on to the silhouette of you. he helped you down the last step and you thanked him quietly before he swept you into a tender kiss. you both shared a loving stare before your eyes landed on your unruly son

“baby you’re doing it all wrong,” you giggled sweetly. “here. let me help.” you said softly before bending over a bit to help him with his lopsided tie. you finished and gave him one last look over before you felt like he looked good enough to leave the house, “my handsome young man” you cooed, swiping your thumb over his slightly sunburned cheek causing the young boy to groan at your affection. “i think the waynes are all set now” you announced proudly

“i’ll bring the car around, mom” dick quickly made his way out the door. usually bruce would prefer for you to ride in the limo but you’re too humble to let him spoil you so much plus you enjoyed the reliability of a good ol’ tahoe

you all loaded into the suv real quick, you and jason taking the back seat while bruce rode in the front. it didn’t stop the constant back and forth between your eldest and youngest, which you put a end to real quickly before they turned a sunday sour for all. once the car fell silent again only being accompanied by the soft noise of the radio dick toyed with, you couldn’t help but let your mind reflect a bit.

you were proud you couldn’t help share this moment with jason. the relationship between you and the boy has been a surprisingly smooth one. yes, he was crass at times with his language but you knew deep down he’s just a misguided kid that just needs a nudge in the right direction.

you all soon arrived. vehicles filled the parking lot rapidly and greetings were hailed in every direction. you watched jason from the corner of your eye as he slightly hid behind dick with unease disturbing his features. you grabbed his hand and gave it a small squeeze, quietly reassuring him to relax his nerves

you all took a seat in the middle row as many others has filled other seats around the church. the boy was awed by the many different hats that graced the heads of elderly women that littered throughout the rows. you smiled to yourself at his own observation and curiosity as the pastor began his sermon. something told you, you might be getting a lot of comments about everything later tonight…

knowing this made your heart swell. to see someone as quick-witted and unapologetic such as your child, be quiet and absolutely engrossed was an sight that not even bruce could believe.

“i think i wanna be a pastor” he beamed towards you and your husband. you both shared a slightly alarmed look with a small awkward chuckle. yup, definitely going to be a long talk later tonight

so when next sunday rolled around, you found yourself humming softly amongst yourself as you quietly roamed the halls of the manor. you recently finished folding laundry with alfred and insisted on taking his task of making dinner tonight, so you were on your way to the kitchen

however, soft hiccups and sobs invaded your ears and your instincts kicked into overdrive to find the source. your ears lead the way as your feet followed, which took you right outside jason’s room. his door was cracked open a bit. peeking through the crevice, you spotted a small form curled up on the center of his bed shuddering. pushing the door open quietly, you took three long strides before sinking softly on the plush mattress

“what’s wrong, my lil’ bird?” you questioned with great concern as you lifted him up and let him sob into your chest. his tears began to soak through your sweater a bit as he tried to gain some kind of composure whilst you rubbed smoothing circles along his back

pulling back with a wet face, “dick said i’m the stupidest robin bruce ever had… and i think he’s right” he whispered. you stared at him sympathetically. your poor sweet jason

“baby..” you called softly while bringing a hand to his cheek, circling the pink that hid below his cheek. you were going to have a long talk with richard and his words because you knew you taught him better than that

you released him and stood up, he fixed his posture and sat criss-crossed watching you with sad eyes. you offered a hand to him which his brows knitted together at before grabbing it. you pulled him off the bed and led him to his mirror. he was even more confused as few more loose tears rolled down his puffy cheeks. you stood behind him and positioned him infront of the mirror, he looked over his shoulder to you “what are we doing, y/n?” he asked with a hoarse voice

you offered him a kind smile, “face the mirror for me lil’ bird, would ya?” you asked sweetly and he followed without question. he took in his disheveled hair, flushed cheeks and reddish eyes. to himself, he looked pathetic but to you, your baby boy just needed his spirit lifted up a bit. “repeat after me, jay”

“i’m stronger” you placed your hands under his chin, so he could look somewhat confident when he looked at himself

“i’m stronger”

“i’m wiser”

“i’m wiser” he sniffed a bit. you brushed his cheeks, wiping his tear stains

“i’m better”

“i’m better” you placed a kiss to the crown of his head causing a small smile to appear on his lips

“much better”

you got infront of the mirror and crouched down, “don’t ever forget that, baby. words are just words unless you give them power” you said sternly before he gave you a bearhug in return. you placed a couple of rapid tender kisses on his cheek, “now please go clean your face up, baby and come help me with dinner” you ordered and he dashed out your arms quickly causing a giggle to leave you as you sat on your knees watching him.

jason. your sweet, slick tongued & witty jason was ripped away from you within a blink of any eye. not a chance to say ‘i love you’ one last time before the harsh reality of being attached to the cowl and its darkness made it clear how much faith can’t protect your very heart. bruce, alfred & dick all made sure to be beside you during your time of need, especially when you had to attend the funeral. stepping foot in church made the knife twist even more in your heart, your knees buck and both bruce and alfred supported your weight. going to the one place to feel somewhat of his passion and love was deemed to difficult and too much for your heart to take. your love for your lord faltered and doubt and anger crept in to keep you company at night, but how can anyone blame you?

being here was alot harder than you thought. you couldn’t keep your head up for longer than a minute before dropping to look at your empty side, the side he always eageredly sat at.

this was cruel.

as selfish it may sound but you didn’t want your lord to have his child back, not yet and not in the way he was taken from you. images flashed of his severely battered & lifeless body caused you to be inconsolable and alfred thought it was

as best to just bring you outside to get some fresh air in your system. the cool september breeze caused a slight burning sensation in your eyes

“how am i supposed to do it, alfred?” you muffled into his raven blazer as he held you tightly, fearing you might drop right to the autumn covered concrete.

alfred inhaled deeply, shutting his eyes for a moment to gain some composure for the both of them. jason was a troublemaker around the manor, but god… was he a kind child. all the help he offered when coming to making dinner some nights, taking time out of his day to help do laundry around the manor. not even dick was of this help when he was his age, yet this little boy managed to worm his way through his old heart.“by having strength, hope & faith”

“how can i when my baby has all of mine?” you questioned desperately, hoping at least your dearest friend can answer the burning question for you but once you were met with silence, you knew your faith has fully perished.

your god is a love and forgiving god, yet you felt as you’ve been selected to be punished personally for whatever wrongdoings you may have not acknowledge and repented for.

so 2 years and some months past and your heart slowly recovered from its loss, and for your spirit it was still wavering but as you slowly began returning to church felt that strength somewhat return especially surrounded with your whole family. dick, tim, damien & even barbs all stuck beside you for this morning. today marked the 2nd year you’ve brought jason here for the first time. emotions were definitely running high for you, yet your kids had your back if anything felt too much for you today. dick had bruce on speed dial so did barbs with alfred

they’ve been more protective over the family ever since the arkham knight situation bruce had to deal with. you’ll admit the trust you’ve shared with him faltered as well a bit since he never really revealed who the man behind the cowl was. you’ve tried asking the others and it was like a code to not tell you anything pertaining to the rogue, eventually you stopped concerning yourself with the thought of him.

an hour and half in and you felt your confidence raise again. the encouraging words from the sermon really brought things into view you. helped you really analyze how you felt and how you know your faith wasn’t something you should have questioned in the first place

“Is there anybody in this house other than me that can declare that you made it?”

“Tell your neighbor,”

“Never would have made it, never would have made it”

“Tell 'em never could have made it, never could have made it without Yo-” a voice caught off guard before you could finish. slowly emerging from the corner, dressed sharply was a young man but the more he came from and centered. your heart stopped and your skin scattered with goosebumps.

there stood.. a young man. well dressed, a crimson dress shirt that was neatly tucked into his slacks, hair nicely combed and you noticed now had a white streak in the front but that wasn’t the only thing that caught your eye. what really made you scurry yourself out of the row was the crooked black tie that hung from his neck

it was like an standoff between the both of you in the aisle. hoots and whistles bounced through the church as some members realized this was your baby and he was all grown up somehow

“I am stronger” he sang into the mic as he took a careful step, you followed him as your eyes began to water

“I am wiser” his voice quivered this time while another couple more steps were taken. you were on the verge of coming undone the longer you took in his features. he looked so much like bruce

“I am better, so much better” as you inched closer, he suddenly dropped to his knees, tears striking the both of you with such intensity you knew you both would have a headache soon. you engulfed him. his head pressed against your stomach as you cradled his head, fingers rummaging their bicolored locs

he clung onto you so tight you was starting to breathless but you didn’t care. you rather be in your son’s arms taking your breath than go back to how things were years ago. you picked his face up and soon helped him off the floor, dusting him off rapidly whilst triple checking everything on him was fine. you two locked eyes. the skin on his cheeks weren’t sunburnt anymore— more pale and littered with old cuts and a ‘J’ becoming more embedded in his skin. you could tell he was self conscious about them how he avoided your gaze, “still my handsome young man” you swept away the escaped tears from his cheeks and gave him a gentle smile. your eyes traveled down to the crooked tie and a small giggle erupted

“and still can’t tie a tie” you whispered causing a smile creep on his lips, “bad habits die hard” he spoke voice slightly hoarsed. you smoothed it out then your hands slid down from his chest and interlocked yours with his, bringing them to your lips before bringing him to sit with you and the others

you were tempted to ask some many questions on how was this even possible, but the mere idea of you questioning this miracle and it might take him away again frightened you to no end so you decided it was best to let this blessing be…

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britishsquidward · 1 month ago

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Batman 66 Poll Wars Propaganda

I feel some of you may not know a lot of the ships or their dyanmics in this particular version, so I'm going to write out propaganda for each pairing as best I can (unbiased despite my own opinions!), just to give everyone a fair shot!

Hosted by @batman66pollwars! Check out the polls there!

ROUND ONE, BEGIN!

Barbara Gordon/Skip Parker

Skip Parker is the best surfer at the beach, and is said to have lots of female attention, yet still takes time to come and see Barbara and prioritises talking to her first.

It is Barbara's birthday during the episode, and she chooses to spend it by hanging out with him.

When another girl talks to Skip, Barbara gets jealous and wants to know who she is. Skip doesn't catch her jealousy, but assures that there is nothing romantic happening between them.

When Skip goes missing, Barbara gets worried.

After being saved by Batman and Robin, instead of wanting to retrieve his surfing knowledge back from the Joker, Skip prioritises trying to find Barbara to tell her he's okay.

Ma Parker/Black Widow

Whilst these two do not interact in-series, they still have some good points going for them.

Country x city vibes.

"I'll blast those fools!" x "Oh, do calm down, doll, there's a much easier way to go about this."

Ma's southern-ness would be balanced out by how refined Black Widow is, and in this way, they'd compliment one another.

Black Widow would be able to show affection and care toward Ma's daughter, Legs, who stands rather neglected by her mother.

LINK TO POLL: Barbara Gordon/Skip Parker VS. Ma Parker/Black Widow

The Riddler/Bruce Wayne

He's literally sat on his lap IN the image (and there's plenty more of those).

For some reason, the Riddler has his phone number.

The Riddler, about giving riddles to Batman: "Oh, but I must, I must! Outwitting Batman is my sole delight, my joy, my heaven on earth, my very... paradise!" - Batman (The Movie), 1966

Batman seems to think he knows the Riddler better than most, often correcting others on how he thinks the Riddler would go about schemes, often accompanied by a "if I know the Riddler..."

Batman considers Riddler's riddles an art form.

Batman respects the Riddler in his own way, often praising his intelligence and creativity ("If only the Riddler's inventive mind could be channeled for good... what a better world this would be." - 'The Ring of Wax', S1)

Before leaving him in a contraption, the Riddler tells Batman one last riddle: "Why is a woman in love like a welder?", answer being "because they both carry a torch", a phrase meaning to carry unrequited love for someone.

Batman grabs Riddler a lot.

Riddler, on Batman: "A diamondback rattlesnake is a handsome creature too, but dangerous and deadly." - The Ring of Wax, S1

The, ah, wheel scene (Give 'Em the Axe, S1), and ending of Legends of the Superheroes 1979.

Lola Lasagne/Marsha, Queen of Diamonds

They do not interact in the series, but still have a number of points for them.

They are both friends of the Penguin, so could meet through him.

Both can be rather the jealous type, so at first may not be happy about his "other best friend", only to meet and realise they find one another quite attractive.

Rivals to lovers?

Lola is rather flamboyant with showing herself off, whilst Marsha takes a more laidback approach. They'd show off together and compliment each other's methods.

Lola was only rich and famous for a matter of days and still holds onto that status from her ex-husband, so being with Marsha would get her back into that comfortable lifestyle she so wanted.

Used to common practises x posh individual.

LINK TO POLL: The Riddler/Bruce Wayne VS. Lola Lasagna/Marsha, Queen of Diamonds

Commissioner Gordon/Chief O'Hara

Always, always together. I think they spend more time doing absolutely nothing at the GCPD than they do at home with their wives.

Common 66 fandom joke that they date each other and their wives date each other.

Despite O'Hara being absolutely useless at his job, Gordon refuses to fire him.

They go on undercover missions together.

They comfort one another when things go awry. For example, when they think Batman has died, O'Hara gets distressed and says "hold me, Commissioner..."

Gordon gets tickets to the opera and brings Barbara and O'Hara with him.

When Gordon goes out to dinner with Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, and Aunt Harriet, he brings O'Hara with him.

Pathetic x slightly less pathetic.

O'Hara follows Gordon around like a lost dog.

Louie the Lilac/Lotus

Lotus is one of the only people that Louie is immediately nice to without having any ulterior motives.

They both share the same love of flowers and have the same goals.

When she starts talking about technicalities, he pretends to know what she means in order to appear intelligent in front of her.

They work together better than most villain/henchgirl duos, and there's a different level of respect between them.

They act rather flirtatious toward one another in gestures and phrasing (mostly on Louie's part).

LINK TO POLL: Commissioner Gordon/Chief O'Hara VS. Louie the Lilac/Lotus

Shame/Calamity Jan

Calamity Jan is Shame's fiance.

They care about each other a lot and are often very touchy with one another.

They often try to kiss, only to be interrupted by Jan's mother, who Shame doesn't like for said reason.

Whilst Shame was in jail, Jan says she missed him, and comes to visit him before he gets out, where they flirt and give each other a little peck kiss through the wire.

They both share the same ideals and enjoy working together.

One of the nicest examples of a canon relationship as there is no hate or nasty issues between them, with very mutual care.

The Riddler/Molly

The Riddler's first henchgirl of the series and the one he is implied to have cared about most.

Molly is a member of the Molehill Mob, a pre-established gang that took up work from the Riddler, lead by a man called Harry, who treats Molly as his moll but is rather rude to her on several occasions. Contrastingly, the Riddler shows her a lot of respect.

When fleeing the scene, Harry prioritises himself by goign down the manhole first, but Riddler instead chooses to wait back and help Molly down before him.

They flirt on screen and have a genuine tension between them, almost kissing at one point.

The Riddler, about Molly in her disguise: "Fantastic, pretty lady."

Riddler often uses small nicknames for Molly, such as "my pretty".

The only time Riddler snaps at Molly is because of her own safety - he knows the car is about to be shot by the batbeam, and he wants her to put her helmet on.

When Molly doesn't return back to the hideout, the Riddler gets worried and takes to anxiously pacing around the room, and gets uncharacteristically annoyed with Robin, when he presses him on his crime, because in the back of his mind, his thoughts are still on worrying about her.

Using colour theory, we can theorise that due to Riddler's outfit in the final scene, Molly is still on his mind even after she doesn't return (combined with the elephant mask, this is strengthened).

LINK TO POLL: Shame/Calamity Jan VS. The Riddler/Molly

Catwoman/Barbara Gordon

Based on Eartha Kitt's Catwoman, so Catwoman is a much stronger character and shows it, considering herself the best, so when Batgirl beats her in a competition, she takes action.

Often kidnaps Batgirl or ties her up somewhere to keep her out of the way.

Enemies to lovers OR enemies to friends to lovers potential?

They have a certain tension between them when they talk. Catwoman is not used to another woman almost "outdoing" her in this game, and she wants something done about it. Batgirl, strong herself, is not having any of it.

Deep down, in a way, I believe they've a certain respect for one another, but, only just really meeting, are still figuring it out.

Zelda the Great/Barbara Gordon

The two don't interact in-series, but still have a number of points to them!

Since Zelda reforms at the end of her episode, it's more likely that she would be able to form a relationship with Barbara herself rather than Batgirl, but given she's on their side now, anything could go!

Barbara would likely carry a great respect for Zelda for choosing to do the right thing, and knows what it is like to feel oppressed, so would sympathise with the situation that pushed Zelda into crime (she was forced to turn to crime in order to pay back Eivol Ekdal every year to keep her act alive).

Zelda would find it inspiring to see a crimefightress, and be pleased to see more strong women in praised positions in society.

They're both sensible with elements of fun to them, so would get along well.

Zelda tends to be rather excitable, so would probably end up dragging Barbara to shows and similar (not that she'd mind!).

LINK TO POLL: Catwoman/Barbara Gordon VS. Zelda the Great/Barbara Gordon

Princess Primrose/Barbara Gordon

Princess Primrose is an old college friend of Barbara, and they're both very excited to see each other again.

Primrose's real name is Thelma Jones, but after joining the Flower Children (hippies), she changes what she prefers to go by. Barbara is a bit surprised but respects her decision, and changes the way she addresses her to what she prefers immediately, and even carries the same respect for her friend's new name in conversations that Primrose isn't even present in.

Barbara gets worried for Primrose when Louie turns up, and tries to keep her safe.

When Louie hypnotises Primrose, Barbara immediately appeals to her father, who is busy and can't focus on what she's asking of him. Desperate to make sure Primrose is safe, Barbara uses the batphone to call Batman for help, knowing that she's not really supposed to use that line.

The Joker/Bruce Wayne

In an AU, could sort of give the vibes of playing pretend to entertain their kid.

In one episode, Joker squirts paint onto Batman's costume, and tells him he's wearing "an original Joker", and that it's even signed.

In Joker's first appearance, the two face off, prior to which they call each other a name each, both of which prefixed by "my".

Can tend to get in close proximity.

For a plan in which Joker wants to steal the utility belt, he throws himself on top of Batman during a fight.

LINK TO POLL: Princess Primrose/Barbara Gordon VS. The Joker/Bruce Wayne

Catwoman/The Joker

(Kitt's Catwoman) The only two villains to get along with each other with NO disputes.

They both respect each other a lot, and even have a plan pre-made in order to get Joker back into crime after leaving prison, making it look as though Catwoman kidnapped him.

At her hideout, Catwoman made sure to incoporate clownish items to make him feel more at home, and even hired a goon to wear the outfit Joker usually gives to his henchman, so they had some men each.

The laugh and joke together, have the same ideals, and get along very, very well.

Catwoman prefers to command the situation, and Joker has no issue wiht that, treating her rather gentlemanly, with an element of his light-hearted banter.

They act rather flirty toward each other in actions and the way they say things, Catwoman often flicking her eyes down to look at Joker's mouth.

Visibly shown to get along better than most of the other rogues.

Dick Grayson/Susie

They are both on the student council together and seem to have somewhat of a friendship among them.

When trying to convince the others that taking free money from the Joker's trick machines isn't right, Dick appeals first to Susie to back him up.

At the beginning of the episode, it is implied Dick has a crush on Susie with the way he looks at her almost in awe as she practises her cheerleading.

Dick is hurt when he finds out Susie has been led astray by the Joker, and Batman does his best to comfort him, treating the situation as though Dick felt romantically toward Susie.

As an undercover mission to gather more information, Dick pretends to be a bad boy to impress Susie, and they atcively flirt with one another, him referring to her as "Sue-baby".

When Joker tries to poison Susie and she collapses, a goon later tells the Joker that as Susie was being loaded onto the ambulance, "the boy wonder was crying his eyes out".

After the Joker's scheme is concluded and Susie is saved, she stays at Wayne Manor for a while until she can head to the Wayne Foundation's school for Deliquent Girls. Apparently Dick was "very kind" to her, and he even comforts her when she gets upset about her situation.

To thank him, she ends up pecking him on the cheek before she needs to leave.

Dick walks her out to the car.

LINK TO POLL: Catwoman/The Joker VS. Dick Grayson/Susie

The Riddler/The Penguin

They argue. A lot. Sort of vibes to me of like, the don't date but they also have married couple energy. As in Penguin getting home drunk and Riddler's just there with his hands on his hips and wearing an apron, "and WHAT time do you call THIS?!"

Riddler acts a little flirtatiously toward him in the scene pictured above, until Penguin shuts him down.

I wouldn't say enemies or rivals, I'm not quite sure how I'd describe them so I'lll have to go with, uh, "arguing associaties" to lovers, if that's even a trope that'd... exist. ...It does now!

They know each other is intelligent, and they respect that in their own way, even if they clash on ideals.

Princess Sandra/Her Assistant

If they lived in today's age, her assistant (I will call her Florence), would be a big Chappell Roan music enjoyer, purely because of Sandra.

It has the vibes of Sandra talking to men and Florence, not confident enough to say how she feels, just watching rather dejectedly.

They seem to have a storng care for one another outside of purely "business". When Florence faints, Sandra rushes to her side to aid her.

They often smile at each other and do their best to be around the other.

Peak "Good Luck, Babe".

LINK TO POLL: The Riddler/The Penguin VS. Princess Sandra/Her Assistant

The Joker/The Penguin

Old married couple vibes.

They bicker a lot, but make up right afterward.

They've a fun dynamic together, in which they both encourage each other's villainy, whilst still clashing in the stupidest of ways, such as fashion sense.

Penguin would keep Joker up at night with his WEHK WEHK snoring.

They call each other "Jokey" and "Pengy", but when a goon tries to call him Pengy, Penguin snaps and says "that's 'Mr Penguin', to you!"

Joker consistently tries to break Penguin out of prison, and gets excited when he shows up.

They are very touchy with one another and often touch/grab each other in most scenes.

One interaction they have:

Penguin: Your a man after my own heart! Joker: (getsuring to his heart) Black? Penguin: Black as pitch! (both laugh)

Siren/Barbara Gordon

The image pair above is them looking at one another as Siren tries her hypnotising note. It turns out the note does not work on women, so Barbara was just looking at her in awe, lol

As the only one to ever resist her spell, Siren would be rather thrown off by her, making her a fairly equally-matched adversary.

Enemies to lovers vibes.

They've a little bit of a tension btween them, especially with Barbara being less sure of herself at this stage, since when they meet it's only her second time crimefighting.

LINK TO POLL: The Joker/The Penguin VS. Siren/Barbara Gordon

And THAT concludes ROUND ONE! Let me know if you need any elaborations or have any questions! Comments or ask box! - Or requests for certain things when the other rounds go up!

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Follow the Leader

The Revised Story of Leila Wayne-al Ghūl

a/n: based on yj #0 comic (which leads into the end of ep 3 i think)

part 3 part 4 part 5

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GOTHAM CITY

July 7, 11:11 EDT

2010

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Dick sat in the dining room of Wayne Manor pouting as he waited for Bruce to make a decision on the demands of him, Kaldur, Wally, and Superboy. “Bruce has been down in the Batcave forever.” He grumbled. “I can’t tell if he’s working on sanctioning our team or squashing it.”

“I believe, Master Dick, that the Batman asked for three days—” Alfred tried to urge his patience, but Dick wasn’t having it today.

“Demanded is more like it. And it’s been almost two and a half!” Dick huffed and slouched down in the head chair of the dining room table. “Leila won’t even give me a clue as to what’s going on.”

“When Master Bruce says three,” Alfred explained, “he means three.”

Meanwhile, Leila and Bruce argued below the Manor in the Batcave—the options were very limited.

“Bruce, there is no part of me that wants to be apart of this team.” Leila began to push back. “If I did, I’d be on the Justice League by now.”

“This won’t affect your relationship with the Justice League. At least, not that much.” Bruce began to explain. “You’re one of their peers, you have enough experience to guide them so that one day they can one day be ready to take on greater responsibility.”

“I can’t lead them, B. You know what I come from, you know that’s not what I want. All my life I’ve been told I’d lead the Shadows, now you want me—the trained assassin—to take a group of kids and show them the way to be the best heroes they can be?” She was growing agitated as she got backed into a corner, and what Bruce says typically goes. Leila couldn’t see a way out.

“Really? You’re going to bring the Shadows into this? You’ve spent years distancing yourself from them and in this very instance you think that’ll be what saves you from being on this team?” Bruce scoffed at her last-ditch effort to excuse herself from this plan. “I need you to lead them by example. This has been your whole life, they need to see that with effort and sacrifice, they can be rewarded.”

“This doesn’t feel like a reward, Bruce. It feels like a chore you’re dumping on me.” Leila crossed her arms and looked up at the monitor that showed profile pictures of the new recruits. “And you already promised J’onn we’d take in his niece, too?” She pointed to a M’gaan M’orzz, a martian stowaway, who was presented on the screen. “Did you already tell the Justice League I was in?”

“I told them you were appointed as their mentor.” Bruce admitted. “It’s not forever, Leila. I just need your help setting them straight and they listen to you. They’ve always looked up to you. As the adults, we can’t always trust they’ll understand our judgment—but if they see Demonspawn, the first protege, who is trusted on League missions and still treats them as peers, they’ll succeed for sure.” It wasn’t that Leila didn’t want to support them, she never knew love until she met the kid vigilantes who worshipped her for being the “cool assassin older sister.” She didn’t this she was ready for it. Nor did she want to be the shot-caller. There was a long pause before she could say anything, and Bruce granted her the moment to think.

“Mentor, yes. Leader, no.” She answered. “I can guide them, but I can’t make the decisions for them. I can keep them as safe as I can, give them advice I wish I got, keep morale up. That’s what I’m comfortable with.” Bruce cracked a light smirk, glad they’d come to an understanding.

“And, when pertinent, you may join the League on crucial missions. It’d be good for them to see you help out—make a difference.” He corrected. “I do expect you to go on the Team’s missions, they’ll be strictly covert while they learn the ropes together.” Leila’s smile began to match his and she ran into his arms, something she didn’t often do. Bruce hugged her back. “So we’ve reached an agreement?”

“I believe so.”

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MOUNT JUSTICE

July 8, 8:05 EDT

2010

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“Since the four of you are determined to stay together and fight the good fight,” Batman stood in front of the four boys inside of a hollowed out mountain Leila hadn’t stepped foot inside in years, “You’ll do it on League terms.”

Leila was present, but she was distracted. Ollie had tried to reach out to Roy, but it was no luck. Although she felt guilty she hadn’t reached out herself, it wasn’t her job to clean up his messes. He had a chance to atone for his outburst, but she knew he wouldn’t take it. And keeping Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, and Superboy on the straight and narrow was more important that keeping Roy in line.

“Red Tornado has volunteered to live here and be your supervisor.” Batman continued. “Black Canary’s in charge of training.” Leila stood ready for the news. “Demonspawn will be your mentor.” The boys all looked at her, wide-eyed. She couldn’t tell if they were excited, intimidated, or both. “I will deploy you on missions.”

“Real missions?” Robin asked.

“Yes, but covert.” Batman responded.

“The League will still handle the obvious stuff. There’s a reason we have these targets on our chests.” The Flash added, pointing at the lightning bolt on his chest.

“But Cadmus proves the bad guys are getting smarter. Batman needs a team that can operate on the sly.” Aquaman continued the narrative.

“The six of you will be that team.” Batman said.

“Cool!” Robin and the Team celebrated, then stopped in confusion. “Wait, six?”

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🃏Biography. The Joker🃏

Most of this is made up by the mun— do not steal or reblog as I’ve put a lot of thought into this. Also do not copy this layout.

Basic info:

Real name: Jack Oswald White— but this information has never been disclosed to anyone else so only he knows his real name.

Preferred alias:

Joker.

Mister. J.

John Doe.

Age: 31 years old.

Birthday: Born October 31st.

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio.

Gender: Male.

Sexuality: Bisexual.

Nationality: American.

Born in: Gotham City, United States.

Currently residing in: Gotham City, United States.

Morality: Chaotic evil.

Occupation: Full time menace to society/Self proclaimed King of Gotham City.

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Appearance:

Height: 1.8m / 5’11”

Weight: 76 kg/ 12 stone.

Hair: Neon Green/Brunette before the acid incident.

Eyes: Bright blue.

Tattoos: Joker has a range of tattoos from head to toe. Most resemble his alter ego. From jesters to playing cards and toothy smiles, his skin is decorated like tapestry with the art. His favourite tattoo of all is the ‘Damaged’ on his forehead as it best describes his mental state of mind. He plans to get more, possibly something that could be used to mock Batman with because why not~? He just loves to rile the caped crusader up.

Piercings: The only piercings Joker currently has are his ear piercings and a tongue piercing. He much prefers tattoos but will likely get more anyway in the future.

Scars: Due to many battles and run ins with Batman over the years, Joker has sustained many injuries much like his archnemesis. Scars litter his pale skin, some jagged and deep and some faded. Luckily his tattoos cover the worst of them— partly the reason he got them to begin with.

Other: Thanks to a rather intense fight with Batman before being escorted to Arkham Asylum, Joker’s regular front teeth were brutally smashed out and had to be replaced with silver caps— thus why his mouth takes on a more metallic look.

Faceclaim: Jared Leto.

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Family/Friends:

Mother: Sophia White.

Status: Unknown.

Relationship: Joker doesn’t remember much about his time spent in his mother’s care. At the age of seven, he was placed into an orphanage due to his parents not wanting him anymore, though he briefly recalls his mother’s hand combing through his hair one last time before she turned on her heel and made a swift exit from his life— a strange display of affection for somebody who so easily gave up on him. The true reason as to why she gave him up remains unclear, but the abandonment has stuck with him more than he likes to admit. He can’t help but to wonder though.. was there a part of Sophia that regretted leaving her son behind?

Father: Damien White.

Status: Deceased.

Relationship: Much like his mother, not much is recalled about his relationship with his father. All he remembers is that his father used to shout a lot and smack his mother around when she stood up to him. Perhaps the reason he was put into care? Joker doesn’t know, but he no longer possesses the quality to care about why exactly they’re no longer around.

Siblings: He’s an only child as far as he knows. Given the fact that he doesn’t know his family at all though, it’s a possibility that he could have siblings somewhere out there.

Spouse: N/A. (Depending on the verse, I usually ship him with Harley Quinn and have a few plot ideas if anyone is interested. Bruce Wayne is also an option too as an enemies to lovers/enemies with benefits plot.)

Kids: N/A. (Again, depends on the verse.)

Pets: He once owned a pet Hyena called Chuckles, but it was quickly confiscated and sent off to a zoo when Joker was apprehended by Batman and sent to Arkham Asylum.

Friends: Joker doesn’t consider many people his friends, but his closest companions are Harley Quinn, Jonny Frost and of course he’ll claim Batman to be his best friend even though Batman loathes the bones of him.

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Other:

Personality traits/Characteristics: Narcissistic, sarcastic, witty, cruel, unpredictable, brazen, overconfident, wild, crude, apathetic, heartless, clever, impatient, impulsive, aggressive, cynical, enigmatic, obnoxious, possessive, envious, greedy, menacing, loud, immature, twisted, wicked, evil, mischievous, irritable, selfish, boastful, excitable, assertive, demented.

MBTI Type: ENTP. He’s an extrovert who is creative and loves a good plan. However, he’s easily distracted by new possibilities and can often stray away from his original plans to pursue another manic idea. He’ll do anything to achieve his goals even despite the resistance from others he knows he’ll be met with.

Any mental illness: Joker suffers from schizophrenia— psychotic disorder which often results in random bursts of violent outbreaks and excessive delusions, hallucinations included. His mind is often muddled with wild fantasies that can only be described as insane and no amount of therapy has been able to provide him relief. Past therapists at Arkham Asylum conclude that he may be bordering on dissociative identity disorder too.

Weapons: Depending on his mood, Joker uses a range of weapons from handguns to bombs and melee weapons.. but his absolute favourite of them all is his trusty submachine gun. Nothing gives him a thrill quite like letting those bullets fly all while laughing hysterically about it.

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Backstory:

A rough childhood behind him, Jack was born into an abusive household and exposed to violence at a young age. With his father mercilessly beating him and his mother almost every night in an alcohol induced rage, it’s no surprise that his morals were corrupted from the get-go. However, he wasn’t around his father long enough for him to be a major influence in his life when his mother decided enough was enough.

Waiting for her husband to consume enough alcohol for him to pass out, Jack’s mother wasted no time in driving her son to the nearest orphanage and after a whispered ‘you’ll be safe here’ and a quick kiss to his forehead, she disappeared off into the night never to be seen or heard of again.

Growing up, Jack always knew he was different to the other kids in care. He wasn’t interested in what they were interested in, dolls and action figures only doing so much to appease his tormented little mind. Instead, Jack found himself fascinated with crime and death which quickly caused concern for staff at the orphanage when told time and time again about his morbid curiosity. To say the least, staff often found themselves uneasy around him, especially when he started to display symptoms of early schizophrenia— the exact same symptoms that deterred any potential foster parents away from adopting him.

By the time he reached eighteen and with no success of a foster family, Jack was released as a young adult into the world— and that’s where his life of crime began. Quickly getting in with the wrong crowd after a club brawl gone wrong, Jack joined one of Gotham’s many notorious gangs of thugs where he quickly began to climb the hierarchy. For the first time in his life, Jack felt as though he had a purpose. Like he had a life worth living with people who understood him. But all of that came crashing down within the blink of an eye.

One stormy evening, Jack found himself on the end of a drug bust when Batman intercepted the deal. Him being the supplier, he was chased through the streets of Gotham until a promising escape route beckoned him in the form of a chemical factory. Little did he know this is where his life would take a drastic turn.

On the cusp of escaping, it wasn’t until Batman took a swoop at him from the top floor did he lose his footing and take a tumble into a burning container of acid that quickly burned and bleached his skin a sickly white, lips stained red and chemically altering his hair to a neon green once he finally emerged after almost drowning. It was that exact same acid that drove him further down the road of insanity. Pronounced dead by Batman, he’d once again been left behind.

Following that night Jack became obsessed with Batman and swore revenge, and in the following years he adopted his alter ego— becoming well known and greatly feared as ‘The Joker’ thanks to his unique appearance which oddly resembled that of a clown.

From bank heists to mass murder and destruction across the city, it didn’t take long for Batman to find him once again and many altercations with him later, Joker unfortunately landed himself a one way ticket to Arkham Asylum after a particularly lethal fight with the masked hero. Therapy sessions were made a mockery of, and Joker only laughed at anyone who attempted to help him, only requesting to speak to Batman. This resulted in him being doomed to spend most of his twenties confined by white cushioned walls and restrained in a snug straitjacket for everyone’s safety— including his own.

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ja50nt0ddwa5h3r3 · 1 year ago

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(^ I am not the anon, and if you were asking the anon for context I apologize.)

"Context?" You ask? Well I have an idea!

What if, under circumstances unknown to the world (including those four and co.), Bruce Wayne dropped dead. Doctors have investigated, Jim has held interrogations, but alas, after years and years of looking, all they know is that it was an unidentifiable poison. Now, I know what you're thinking. "But Alex, this is so cliche!" Or "We've already got a 'Bruce Dies' arc." You know what we don't have? I mean, I'm sure it's been written before but I haven't seen it, so a Bruce Dies NO CAPES AU Arc. Take that! No, I'm not even going to try to defend it from the cliche jab. No, the kids do not loose their money, despite how ragged they look. No, the government, however, is still VERY much so a thing in Gotham, so upon reading Bruce's will, anything that went to the minors is now being kept in a vault that they cannot access until they are of age (Don't ask me if that's how it actually works, I've got no clue). The government also tried to take said minors from Dick's, Babs', Luke's, or Kate's potential custody, but Dick did his damndest to ensure that he did end up getting parental rights to the children. Jason, of course, being legally dead, does not get affected by any of this at all, whether he was a minor or not. They have all their shit in order. Life's not too bad. Sure, they had to fight a little harder for Duke since Bruce was merely fostering him, and Talia did cause some issues with Damian, but in all honesty, they're holding up pretty well. Gotham's still Gotham, no capes AU or otherwise, they fully expect him to make a dramatic return from the other side. Life's actually looking up for them, at times. But then Kate drops dead. Same circumstances, same results. Then Barbara. Then Stephanie. Cass. Duke. So many other members of the family, all within one year. The boys are on guard, they're not in Gotham, they're vigilantly (ha I'm hilarious guys/j) looking out for their exhausted, used-to-the-rich-life little siblings, constantly on edge wondering who is next.

Thank you for your art, I love your style! If you could, could we have Dick and Jason protecting Tim and Damian?

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ao3feed-brucewayne · 27 days ago

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Bruce Wayne And The Mirror Of The Soul

by Gojirob In this short, Bruce is affected by an artifact well known to Harry Potter fans. Words: 429, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Fandoms: Batman: The Animated Series, Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Characters: Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth via https://ift.tt/0ELF63d

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shoucloudlord · 2 years ago

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So I mentioned I was making a essay about A Death In The Family, and I thought it was due today and my teacher deceived us but I like what I have so far so I'm sharing this. Please know that this is a argumentative essay and it might not make much sense but I hope you enjoy this shitty essay, this needs more editing but I like this so far. Also I made a really scuffed title and I hate myself. (essay under the cut)

Emotions That Hit With a Crowbar

Graphic novels are targeted toward kids or teens, and the storytelling in the medium is more expressive than a novel. Yes, in a book you could have the same story but with the way comics are made it’s easier to get lost in the story being told and you don’t have to use your imagination to think of the designs for the gadgets and the world. With graphic novels, writers and artists work together to tell the story, and the story can be dark, light, gruesome, soft, and much more. Graphic novels are a way for people who grow up reading them to get inspired to make stuff like this, from becoming a writer or an artist.

Comics have been around since the late 30’s, and they’ve grown in the past 90 years, creating iconic characters and events that happened in them. Batman: A Death In The Family is one such event. The Batman comics are among the top-selling comics in the industry alongside Superman. Still, when the comic Batman: A Death In The Family came out in 1988 it was a pivotal point for the characters Bruce Wayne and Batman, along with Jason Todd who would later become Red Hood, an homage to The Joker’s old identity after being resurrected. Batman: A Death In The Family is one of the most iconic storylines in comics history, which has had a significant impact on the comic book medium and its community of readers by bringing people together to make a choice that influenced the story, the repercussions of which are still being felt to this day. A Death In The Family should be added to the Canon because of its impact on comics history and the unique way it allowed the readers to change history themselves.

Some would say “Its superficial story arc and catering to its audience at the time dates the story and anchors it firmly in place as a populous novel not written by any one author to import any great truth but rather written to create marketing buzz and to get rid of a problematic character that was hurting sales. A classic must be eminently meaningful, Death In The Family can be viewed as solely a cynical money grab.” - B, a good friend of mine and comic enthusiast. The writers saw that Jason was unpopular and at an editorial retreat the DC president of the time wanted to deal with Jason Todd, Dennis O’Neil recalled an SNL skit from 1982, and he then proposed that they use that skit for Jason Todd. ¹

A Death In The Family was made to deal with a problematic character but it also led to an emotional story that when it first came out, affected many people, and it still affects people today. When you read stories you get very attached, and as the story goes on and the character evolves you grow with them. A Death In The Family has a well-known and beloved character die, having an event that caused distress to the reader is not just a money grab. It’s an emotional story for the readers who love these characters.

Jason Todd debuted in 1983 and his character was revamped in 1987, he was born to Willis Todd and Sheila Haywood but was raised by Willis and Catherine Todd in Crime Alley. Jason's father was a criminal often working for the rogues of Gotham and when he was working for Two-Face he was killed, leaving Catherine to raise Jason, but Catherine died of an overdose a while later. So Jason was to live on the streets taking tires of cars to sell just to survive. While looking for cars to steal tires from, Jason came across the Batmobile and started to take the tires. He got 3 tires off before Batman arrived and when Batman confronted Jason, the boy hit the man in the chest with a tire iron.

Jason ran away but Batman caught up to the boy and took him to a home, but after a while Bruce Wayne adopted Jason. Jason found out Bruce Wayne was Batman and went through six months of training before becoming the second Robin. Bruce knew Jason was volatile during his time as Robin and hoped that being Robin would help with his anger, but it didn't. As Jason grew into the Robin role he became more violent and during a fight with a man named Felipe Garzonas and the circumstances of his death, Bruce and Jason fought more often. When Jason became too violent, Bruce benched him from going out as Robin and Jason stormed out of the manor.

Jason made his way back to his old home in Crime Alley and met a friend of his parents who gave him his family's stuff back, in the box included Jason's birth certificate. As Jason looked at it, he noticed that his birth mother's name, although smudged and unreadable, had the letter "S" instead of "C". Inside Wilis Todd's contact book were three names with the letter "S" as the first name, Sharmin Rosen, Shiva Woosan (Lady Shiva), and Sheila Haywood. This prompted Jason to go on the hunt for his birth mother. All the while The Joker made his escape from Arkham and Bruce started to go after him.

Jason made his way to Ethiopia, Sheila was stationed here to help with relief for refugees and The Joker was here as well blackmailing Sheila for materials for his evil plot. Jason and Bruce (who caught up with Jason during his hunt for The Joker) made their way into the camp and when Jason and Sheila met they started to catch up. Afterward, The Joker starts to leave, and Jason finds out that his birth mother is being blackmailed so Bruce goes after the trucks while Jason tries to help his birth mother, he reveals he's Robin to her and is led to a warehouse where The Joker was waiting. Sheila betrayed him and The Joker started his attack on the boy. The Joker beat Robin with a crowbar and when he was done he double-crossed Sheila and left them in the warehouse with a bomb. Jason tried to save his mother but when they got to the doors, they were locked shut and the bomb went off, Bruce Wayne made it to the warehouse as it exploded.

A Death In The Family belongs in the Canon because of the impact it has on the community and companies. The writers secured the two phone numbers they would use for the vote even before the comics started to come out, the writers were prepared to have both outcomes come out once the votes were cast. On September 9th, 1988 Batman #427 came out, and at the very end of the comic were two phone numbers. Readers had only the 15th and 16th of September to cast their votes before the next issue was released with the result. When the two days came the final vote was 10,614 and the majority was 5,343 for Jason's death. The 72-vote difference was what sealed Jason's fate.² Batman #428 came out on October 20th and Jason Todd was dead. This was the first time a major comic character was killed, the DC editorial team wanted Jason Todd's death to be permanent since they were done with him. A Death In The Family gave readers a unique experience by giving them the voice to make a change within the story they've been reading for years.

The late 1980s and early 1990s were regarded as the grunge era and A Death In The Family was the last straw on the camel's back so to speak. When the comic singles were released it helped lead DC comics into the darker period of comics and how they made their characters from then on. While it's possible that it didn't help the publishers make more comics that were geared to the audience of the time, it was a start. Since comics before A Death In The Family didn't have consequences like they do now, they were soft and more toned down. A Death In The Family changed how storytelling could be in comics, around the late 80s and early 90s Comics started going in a darker direction. It opened the door to more brutal events that happened within the stories, we got comics like Death of Superman, Knightfall, Kingdom Come, and The Sandman to name a few. A Death In The Family should be in the Canon because it helped change comic-book storytelling.

Within the comics community, A Death In The Family is regarded as a classic and an important comic to the Batman Mythos, it helped change how Batman acts and does things while fighting crime. It belongs in the canon not because the comics community regards it as a classic when it comes to the character's story, but for the effect it still has today. There have been a few mentions of Jason throughout the years before he was resurrected in 2005, his character has been mentioned in the 2003 Teen Titans show, and even today The Vote is referenced and used in the Batman lore, in Red Hood: Outlaws, the writers made The Vote Canon inside the lore, Gotham City made a poll asking if they wanted Batman to keep the new Robin and they said no. The Young Justice TV show had Jason's death in season 2, showing his character through a tribute to his death. After Jason Todd's resurrection and the comic that showed what happened to him, there was an animated movie based on the comic of the same name Batman: Under The Red Hood. With Jason coming back as an anti-hero, it gave Batman a foil. This foil gives more depth to both Bruce and Jason and their relationship within comics. Even though it's been over three decades, A Death In The Family will always have a big impact on the Batman Comics.

Graphic novels are an expressive medium, it has more and less freedom of expression than novels. Graphic novels are told in short segments but they go on for long periods of time, creating unique and iconic stories. Batman: A Death In The Family gave the readers a unique experience, the writers brought the readers together and let them have a chance to change the story how they wanted. The comic helped change the comics game with its tonal shift from fun to gritty and expanded the audience's reach. Through the medium of comics, it’s a digestible form, and to the readers along with many others, it becomes a classic.

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johnconstantinejld · 2 years ago

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Gotham Tales-Harley

Ting-a-ling-a-ling. Up I pop.

Mistah J is dying now, and I’m seeing him for what he was. A no-good, rotten, back-stabbing angel.

‘Is that why he always told the authorities on you when you escaped so he could get good reports from the Asylum guards?’

Diana’s just jealous cos she doesn’t have a puddin’ like I do.

Did.

He was just a clown when I met him. And after years listening to other peoples problems, he listened to mine. And in return, he told me things, secret things. He had never told them to anyone.

And he had a million of them. An abusive father one night, a runaway mother the next. Was his Dad a drunk, or was there only one time he only ever saw him happy? At a circus when he was seven? Ice show. He told me it was an ice show. And I gave him a joke to kill Bats.

In return, he kicked me out of a window and fractured my spine in three places, broke an arm and a leg.

But I wasn’t going to let that affect me. I could change him for the better. Only I knew what his real face, what he was really thinking. And every night, when we put painted on our smiles, we just laughed at each other. He wasn’t laughing at me. He never did that. Laughing at how easy he had turned me, corrupted me?

One night, he decided to raid the chemical plant. Mistah J always had something going on. Everyone was going to look as happy as he did. Happy as a clown.

‘Don’t bring the babies, Harl. They’ll be in the way.’

I now know why Red was telling me he was doing something big. There had been robberies at quarries and explosive places all near Gotham. He gives me a gun and tells me to watch out for the Bats.

Ting-a-ling-a-ling.

It’s stopped being funny. Walking through the narrow catwalks above bubbling tanks where anything could be in the shadows. I didn’t even see the Bats. He took out the lights and then I was outside, handcuffed and being put in the car.

When I got out, I immediately went to find him, and my clown was dying. He was always smiling now, but chemicals aren’t best for him. He was dying. Chemicals don’t do good for the kidneys. He was burning to death from the inside, and he was jacking off to someone.

I wasn’t the only Harley in his life.

He spat blood and looked at our jaded room. But I still thought there was a place for me.

Batman said it was a joke. He laughed at the joke I had become. From up-and-coming doctor to good-for-nothing sidekick. He laughed. It’s a sound you should never hear. He doesn’t trust me, and rightfully so. Maybe cos I tried to blow up the Comish. Not Bruce Wayne, though. I wouldn’t hurt him. Nice guy. And unattached.

Ting-a-ling-a-ling!

I tried to run my own thing. Me and Red, taking back Gotham and making it big. But she started giving me lectures, about how little we were getting. She wanted bigger projects with lots of science-y words. She wanted to return Gotham to a forest and it meant taking away my babies. Said they were in the wrong climate. I fell out again, went off grid, came out sometimes to talk to Batgirl and the others if they came round. Katana and the others. We’d take back this dump. Black Mask don’t know what’s coming. Things became bigger than Gotham. Batgirl told me about life outside. I got to spend days not wearing the bells and cap. Ting-a-ling-a-ling.

I took off the costume, dressed normally. It felt good. I didn’t have to listen to a lecture, be scared of a wallop when I came home. Now they’re talking about a League. Got talking something about a satellite. No, space station.

Fighting crimes feels good. If only I could get Bats to trust me.

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alienguts · 2 years ago

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SFW Alphabet (Bruce Wayne x GN!Reader)

Warnings: none

A/N: I know I had a poll going, but this one was already finished.

A - Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)

Bruce wasn't the most affectionate partner in the beginning (thank the unresolved childhood trauma for that), but once he realised that it's okay to touch you and be touched, he couldn't get enough of you. He likes to be as close to you as he can in public and private, and he can be a little overprotective.

B - Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)

Relationships of any kind can be difficult with Bruce, but he's one of the best friends you could have. He's a very private person but he's also loyal and always willing to help you out of a problem, whether that involves money or not.

C - Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)

Bruce is only really a cuddler for you. He'll give his kids hugs but obviously not in the way he hugs you. Whenever he has some downtime (which isn't very often), he just wants to cuddle up on the sofa or in bed with you and just enjoy your company. He's always the big spoon, he likes being able to wrap you in his arms and bury his face into your shoulder.

D - Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)

Settling down isn't really in the cards for Bruce, given both of his lifestyles. The daytime life of a billionaire philanthropist and the night-time life of a vigilante doesn't leave a lot of time for a domestic life.

Is Bruce good at cooking and cleaning? Of course not. This man could burn a cup of water and it's well documented that he once fucked up a simple sandwich.

E - Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)

Bruce is a lot of things, but he's not a coward. If he had to break up with someone, he'd do it in person. Not over the phone, text, or send someone else to do it for him. Unfortunately, he's done it many times but it never feels good.

F - Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)

Oh, dear, Bruce. Commitment has never been a very easy thing for Bruce. Deep down he truly wants to get close to other people, but he knows that he can't. It took him long enough to open up to you, it takes even longer for him to propose, but once you're engaged, he wants to be married ASAP.

G - Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

Bruce is a lot more gentle than he looks. He's a lot of hard edges and knows how to be scary and intimidating, but he truly is a teddy bear. He doesn't want to do anything to hurt you (unless you want him to) and he knows how dangerous his life can be for both you and him, so he wants to keep you at ease as much as possible.

H - Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

When it was just him and Alfred, Bruce wasn't really one for hugs. He wouldn't really know how to react and would be awkward, but that changed with his little family getting bigger and starting a relationship with you.

Bruce's hugs are always warm and soothing, but there are moments when he'll hug you as if he's scared to let you go.

I - I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)

Bruce needed a while before he said he loved you. He knew that he had some pretty serious feelings for you, but he felt like he couldn't say it to you until he fully understood how he felt.

Once he did it felt like a giant weight off his shoulders and couldn't stop saying it.

J - Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)

Bruce isn't really the jealous type, but on those odd occasions when he does get jealous, it can be a little overbearing. He'll see someone try to sidle up to you at an event and immediately appear out of nowhere to remind them that you're his.

K - Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)

I may have written some headcanons about this already...

L - Little ones (How are they around children?)

Considering that he has a small army of children, it's easy to see that Bruce is very good with children, no matter their age. He never planned on being a father or even a father figure, but he's happy to have his family.

M - Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)

Mornings with Bruce are relatively relaxed, considering that he's 3/4 asleep and refusing to get out of bed. He hates being woken up and turns into the biggest baby when he doesn't get at least five more minutes.

N - Night (How are nights spent with them?)

It's no surprise that time spent at night with Bruce is very short and not all that relaxing. You've had countless sleepless nights when you've worried yourself sick about him, only for him to come home and reassure you that he's fine.

O - Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)

It takes Bruce a very long time to start opening up to you. Being in a relationship with him is putting a giant target on your back and he wants you to be safe more than anything. At first, he tells you surface-level things and once he knows he can trust you, he'll tell you the super secret things.

P - Patience (How easily angered are they?)

Bruce can't really afford to lose his patience easily. It would ruin his public reputation and also cause him to not think as clearly when fighting crime. He's had to train himself to stay as calm as possible at all times.

Q - Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing or do they kind of forget everything?)

Bruce remembers everything about you, even the smallest things. He knows exactly where you like to put things, the way you eat your meals and every little quirk that you have.

R - Remember (What is their favourite moment in your relationship?)

Bruce can never really pick one specific moment in your relationship that's his favourite. He cherishes every second that he gets to spend with you, but the times when he truly understood how much you trusted each other are precious to him.

S - Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)

Bruce is very protective of you, but not to the point of being suffocating. He respects your independence and doesn't want to keep you in a gilded cage but he wants you to be safe. Having ties to the Wayne family can be a little dangerous at times.

T - Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)

Bruce puts a lot of effort into your relationship because he knows how much being Batman can get in the way. In the beginning, he had no problem with throwing his money around and getting you the best version of something you wanted, but down the line, he eased off.

U - Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)

Does moonlighting as a costumed vigilante count as a bad habit? Bruce has an incredible memory but there are times when he's so hyper-focused on his work that he forgets that there's a world outside of crimefighting.

V - Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)

As Batman, he couldn't care less, but Bruce Wayne the famous playboy needs to keep up appearances. As long as he's clean and his body is at the best it can perform, he's relatively happy.

W - Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)

It's difficult to say. If the two of you broke up, Bruce would definitely feel like a part of him was missing, but he wouldn't realise it until a while after.

X - Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)

Bruce has absolutely no knowledge of pop culture. He often has to look through the tabloids for things to talk about at galas unless you tell him about something.

Y - Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)

It shouldn't be said that Bruce doesn't like criminals. He can excuse something small like petty shoplifting for survival, but anything with serious repercussions is a deal-breaker.

That hasn't stopped him in the past, though...

Z - Zzz (What is a sleep habit of theirs?)

Bruce gets so little sleep that any etiquette about sharing a bed goes out of the window when he does. He'll sleep diagonally and hog all the blankets and pillows but once he remembers that you're there, he becomes a total cuddle bug.

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enamored (yandere jason todd, yandere tim drake, older! yandere damian wayne headcanons)

AUTHOR’S NOTE: I’m still alive I swear.

WARNING/s: jealousy, possessiveness, unhealthy behaviors, mentions of kidnapping, death, murder, stalking, non-consensual monitoring or usage of cameras, toxic relationships, bullying, manipulation, stealing clothes LMAOO, alleged breaking and entering

Always remember that this is a work of fiction and everything written does not fully encompass and describe Jason Todd, Tim Drake, and Damian Wayne’s personality and character. Feel free to send in asks / questions / clarifications / thoughts about them as well.

j. todd

First of all, I would just like to know what you did in your past life for this fine-ass man to want to be the object of your affections.

It’s pretty much an open secret amongst both the Bat-family and the general public (to some extent) that he’s the black sheep in the sea of children Bruce had adopted. Even with the whispers of his broken past and nefarious deeds, he’s going to shock you with his quiet demeanor enhanced by his devilish looks.

You’d expect him to have armfuls of women at his beck and call, but his introverted bookworm personality DEFINITELY leaves you a lot more vulnerable and interested in his charms.

Yet, that does not remove how much this man still boasts a lot of red flags under plain sight.

A wolf in sheep's clothing through and through, his hot temperament and violent streak only cover up the hole in his heart to be desired and loved.

Your relationship with him is most likely going to be an amalgamation of Bruce’s and Dick’s towards their respective darlings but obviously with Jason’s strife and behavior to the situation.

For one, you both are in this push-and-pull relationship. It may seem like you are doing most of the work and being the most affected, but that notion couldn’t even be more wrong. Jason’s definitely struggling to make sense of his feelings. He's never felt this intense of emotions towards someone romantically and he just knows the unhealthy urges of keeping you safe are further heightened by his traumatic experiences.

But what makes him more shaken is how a possessive streak accompanies these selfish desires. He’s honestly impressed at how everything he comes across reminds him of you. No trinket or item is too outlandish enough to remember your face, your mannerisms, your personality. Everything.

And unlike most of his family members who slowly go through this process or are immediately immersed into this fucked up sense of thinking, his will power to resist these urges are definitely commendable. But not for long.

Because as soon as Jason buries his guilt and insecurities under his veil similar to how he handles most of his problems, you’re just going to wish he was a lot more hesitant and aloof towards you.

This man is the trigger-happy one in the family and it carries over to his love-life.

Expect every ex, past lover, rivals, and threats to be dealt with at some point or another. Jason would give a period of time or some leeway if they currently have lovers of the sort; but if they allude to or decide to pursue interest in you - they’re definitely disappearing before you could even notice.

Despite his supposedly meat-head personality, he’s still a bat through and through and remains to be calculated and controlling of the situation at all times. If he doesn’t beat the crap out of them, then he’ll make their demise or disappearance an accident or an unfortunate event. Think a villain coincidentally orchestrating their various crimes in the same vicinity as they are.

He thinks he’s real slick with it too, but I think Jason can’t completely cover up his oozing red flags during this period. He’s a lot more quiet and seemingly uncaring about what happens to you in the beginning but now there’s a lot of more tense silence and expressive body language.

You’re definitely caught in between the crossfire of this new development and you’re left bursting at the seams of what happens next.

But aside from the initial hesitance, Jason is a soft romantic.

He’s a reader, he’s seen the in’s-and-out’s as well as the epitomes of romance various couples share and with a solemn expression definitely wishes he would experience the same. The yearning doesn’t go unnoticed though, since he’s picking up the pace now mostly in touch with his feelings.

He’s like dark chocolate - bitter and unconventional, yet still sweet to the mouth whenever he does any type of gesture.

Sure, he still performs the traditional acts of romance - giving you flowers, trinkets that remind you of him, and such but there’s this signature touch of subtlety. While Dick and Bruce are very transparent with their advances (wanting to show you from the get-go how their affections translate when they are with you), Jason - the ever so cunning man that he is - wants to tease you and let the feeling linger. He wants to keep you guessing and on your toes, be it some biting joke that leaves you speechless once you understand the punchline or an experience that leaves you blushing.

Unlike his usual escapades, he’s a lot more soft and vulnerable than his family members give him credit for. He never thought he was capable of doing the sappy things he would do in this period of his life. When he’s awake in the dead of night, he stares at the empty side of his bed and just imagines your warm figure damp on the mattress. He traces the letters of your name in comfort when he’s anxious, and his teammates tease him endlessly when they manage to catch him whispering your name in his sleep.

But those desires don’t cover up the trail of blood and guilt he’s left in his wake.

Surprisingly, he shares the same self-awareness / mindset as Dick - the only difference being he’s not wearing rose-tinted glasses about it.

Jason definitely wants to keep you unaware as much as possible of the eventual sins he’s done. As opposed to his family members who find it logical that their darlings should not want to find their activity for obvious reasons (i.e they don’t want their darlings to leave them), he’s much more upfront that he doesn’t want to taint or dirty you with his actions. Dick’s main shtick as a yandere is that his darling liking him is above all else; while Jason wants the same he also understands another much darker side to this which is if his darling finds out and understandably reacts negatively, it further proves he is a bad person.

But if he’s not having bouts of existential crises, then much like the other bats he’s a master stalker as well.

He definitely monitors you in person, walking from roof-top to roof-top to investigate your whereabouts. He’s also really fond of visiting your place of residence and learning more about you behind the scenes. I’d like to think he lounges a lot in your kitchen, he looks around your cupboards and takes note of all the different produce and snacks you consume. He’s an absolute domestic king and he likes learning about your different preferred brands and items.

Hell, sometimes you arrive from work and you could feel the couch or bed a bit too warm from where you last left it…

Other than that, Jason’s definitely an interesting case and a departure from both Bruce and Dick in his yandere escapades; as he still allows his guilty subconscious to seep into his love life.

t. drake

A lot of people like to undermine or underestimate the darkness that is in Tim whether through a yandere perspective and in the general sense - and that definitely makes it all the more shocking when you come to the revelation that maybe he isn’t so innocent after all.

When this man gets attached, he gets ATTACHED. Like no semblance of logic or intellect would be able to deter him from his plans to keep you to himself or in a more positive life - have you love him. If he can somehow force Bruce into adapting him as his son, then he can have you in his arms at the end of whatever year he decides is best for you - trust.

With that in mind, an important part of his character that is repeatedly pointed out is his obsession and his stalker-ish tendencies. If he was not in love with you, the man would definitely be much more criticized by his family for his behavior.

He’s the typical yandere archetype; researching as much as he can about his beloved, trailing after them wherever they go, having the most basic and intricate information about you memorized, and most likely having a shrine on you in the bat-cave or any other safehouse he has. Tim would definitely be in the opening scene of some stalker film if you see him in this state, messy room, trash everywhere, eyes flickering to the screens and CCTVs of any information and current whereabouts, eyebags on full display - the whole seven yards.

He’s one of the most alarming yandere’s to have since there’s something about him that makes him so creepy - and that’s already considering the stalking, murking, and other fucked up habits the other Batfamily members possess.

When he watches you through the cameras, his brothers and even Bruce are even unnerved at how creepy he looks. Eyes fully blown, tongue licking his lips at random intervals, and heavy breathing at the exhaustion of his line of work. He looks dead on the inside yet somehow he remains a shell of himself whenever he gets into one of these moods. Definitely slouches at his chair and would be at the desk for hours if he was not pulled away by them or Alfred.

Tim has a suave persona he’s mastered to a T around the public eye and somehow even with practice that manages to quiver when he’s around you.

Jason definitely jokes at the fact that if he didn’t know any better, he would have thought it was his first time talking to another human being since his brother is so damn awkward. It’s definitely subtle enough that a normal person wouldn’t notice but his family members know damn well he’s dying on the inside out of shyness. Shifting eyes, always interrupting you but never meaning it in a malicious way, rubbing his neck, smiling forcibly, and the list goes on. He’s too excited and nervous at the same time, so forgive him for his actions.

If the previous excerpts didn’t solidify that this man is more of a watcher than a participator, then one attribute that he absolutely inherited from Bruce is the ability to become a shadow.

All of the Batfamily help each other in their yandere escapades of stalking and murdering, but in the former’s portion, there’s always some kind of preference or route they would like to take. Dick, Jason, and Damian all prefer stalking you personally - as in following you rooftop to rooftop, and having the feeling of eyes pinned on your figure at all times. For Bruce and Tim, its technology. Cameras, detectors, CCTVs, if they can commit to it, they’ll do it.

It’s also because he sometimes daydreams and gets lost in his head that he becomes too careless in stalking you. There’s been enough times that you notice him in the dark of night or even see a flash of him during his patrol.

He’ll definitely try sneaking mini-microphones and cameras in every crevice of your belongings and your home, since he acknowledges he becomes too socially inept much to his chagrin when he’s around you.

He’s also an avid writer about it too, think of diaries and journals written in your honor. While the others mostly prefer recording everything digitally and skimming them over whenever they want, Tim treats it like personal entries about the development of your relationship and the observation of your person.

His intellect likes deducing and picking apart your psyche since he finds legitimately learning about someone through scientific and education perspectives to be very interesting - it means it gives him the opportunity to understand you in all the forms you come in.

That’s one of his greatest strengths as a yandere, since he’s very understanding and perceptive of how not only you work but the circumstances that surround you - that being potential rivals or anomalies like friends or family members. While yanderes typically associate the latter as a burden or a means to hinder their route towards their darlings, he knows they are vital in keeping you sane as a functional human being and he knows that every other possibility and situation will allow different ideologies and sides of you to reveal - and that means no kidnapping if he can help it.

But that doesn’t mean he’s going to be a doormat and let you do whatever you want. Since he’s sandwiched between Jason and Damian - much more trigger-happy and brutal yandere’s - his well-renowned intellect finally makes a comeback when it comes to any threats - whether it's towards your safety or your availability in your love life.

This man’s a thinker and he’s definitely exploring all the most efficient possibilities that will allow the worst outcomes to happen to his victim. Everything and anything is on the table when it comes to you and that’s the more intimidating part, since anything that has his darling involved only makes him more manipulative, cut-throat, and intelligent to be able to achieve his objectives. He’d typically resort to a little blackmail and have that person moved somewhere with contacts severely tied.

Tim also gets very pouty and moody when he gets jealous which is relatively easy to do despite his belief surrounding you with other people is important. He would be a bit more sarcastic, brash, and even inconsiderate when you catch him in one of his moods - much to the annoyance and even concern of the others if pushed towards it. He becomes the mini-me of Bruce in that sense, brooding, silent, and illogical if it counts.

If that somehow didn’t creep you out, then he’s relatively a good lover if he pulls himself together.

Very sweet, yet has an aura of silent reliance. Super wise and comforting to the point that he is always most likely to get approached by you whenever you have any problem much to his glee.

But don’t think he’s an absolute saint in that department either, because he’s going to manipulate you into affording better choices and lessening any possible rivals he has to deal with. Unlike the others who have some emotional tick when faced with a rival, he can mostly maintain a facade of being helpful yet collected.

He underestimates how cool and heart-pounding these interactions can be too. Soft-spoken, finally making proper eye-contact and even brushing his hand against yours just to seal the deal.

He’s one to watch out for and never underestimate since he not only holds refinement but determination in making you love him in spite of all his mishaps.

After all, you didn’t think all those blouses and sweaters disappearing were mere coincidences, did you?

d. wayne

Bruce and Talia as both yandere’s and parents already have terrible nuances, but that doesn’t come close to the combination and result of that pairing in the form of Damian.

While Bruce is a silent protector, Talia is the overbearing type. She has a distinct habit of always hovering over her darling like some mother bear always waiting for her child to fuck up one way or another. She’s there to pick up those pieces and will baby you even through the small missteps.

At an early age, Talia will subtly ingrate these mindsets towards her son though it won’t be the main priority of her parenting. She still wants to train him to be the ultimate assassin but her behavior definitely lingers even when Bruce inevitably adopts him.

That being said, when he’s young, Damian is definitely the tsundere type. Meaning he doesn’t necessarily understand when both platonic and romantic feelings arise so he’s left brushing them off and acting off aloof, similar to his dad but even worse.

It’s definitely the Al Ghul pride and you’ll be wondering what you did wrong to provoke his temper. Expect lots of snarky remarks, harsh expressions, and downright downgrading encounters whenever you two meet up.

Whether you’re his classmate or team-mate in the Titans, you would be begging all your superiors or guardians to keep you away from him.

For a time, this strategy works and it also makes Damian realize his inner turmoil.

His brothers, who are all variations of softies in different spectrums, warn him against this behavior and make him realize his true intentions of behaving that way. Hell, maybe even Bruce or Talia confront him on his actions and it gives their son the wake-up call that he needs.

What follows after is the period of mortification and guilt. This time will definitely be exacerbated if you further separate yourself from him; whether you move away or you avoid him (a power move since he has all the resources at his disposal to hunt you down), Damian’s going to be repenting for his sins in a whole new light.

When you’re separated, he mimics Bruce’s love language of gift-giving and opportunity. You wanted to win that scholarship? Boom, even sealed with the Wayne Enterprises signature of approval. You wanted to go on that vacation trip but you lack the funds to do so? Here’s all the vouchers and tickets you would ever need for the rest of your life.

Whether you're smart enough to realize his tactics and even half the bravery to stop them, he’s never going to stop and he’s finally going to strike the moment in which he finally meets you once more.

Depending on the timing as well as a culmination of different circumstances, he’s most likely going to be an adult (probably mid 20s - 30s) or hitting his early 20s, he really wants to make it up to you.

He’s a thorn at your side, always wanting to persistently remedy his actions with his wealth and status. If you weren’t already annoyed by that, then will the savior complex suffice? This is where he inherits his mother’s behavior since the anger issues get replaced by the tendency to always baby you. When you eventually get together, the safehouse he takes you to is baby-proofed and no object can be turned into a weapon whether you like it or not.

Out of all of his brothers, he’s most likely to kidnap you as well; and that is only because he never got the affection and attention he got from his darling and rightfully so. The only one I could see competing with him is definitely Tim since the latter lacks charisma and is incredibly shy. When he finally inherits the League of Assassins or remains a Gotham vigilante, he’s still going to be drowning you with anything you desire. Except freedom, of course.

Since the man is an heiress and technically a prince at best, he’s the traditional lover you would see in fantasy novels or old maritime films. He channels his inner romantic by writing you letters, reserving items for some of the most niche interests or desires you might have, and he definitely paints your face in canvases and sketchbooks under his behalf. His room, much to the chagrin of his other family members, would definitely be filled with your face and similar memorabilia you like and enjoy. He shows his affections quietly yet through a sleek and private eye. He only inherited from the best of the best, am I right?

He’s also surprisingly clingy as well. Well, all of the other Bat-brothers are but he’s almost on the same level as Dick. Blame it on the distance or blame it on him finally being with the love of his life.

But this man is still not a saint after years of development without you in the picture. Since his jealousy and possessiveness also evolved alongside his new much more caring and nurturing demeanor.

Back then, since you were relatively targeted by his harsh criticisms and behavior, you would most likely turn to other people for comfort and guidance.

Suffice it to say, Damian obviously didn’t like that.

In contrast to his much more loud-mouthed and obnoxious facade around you, he’d get eerily silent around his rival - always giving them the nastiest looks or death glares whenever they’re around you or even all by themselves. If they would provoke him, he’d fall for it with a snap of a finger because of his poor temperament. No matter how it would end, you’d be at your companion’s heels defending them and even comforting them - which leaves Damian oddly somber and would even leave you alone after the whole ordeal.

Since he was in denial, he could only brush off those encounters and even his rivals as mere nuisances, similarly to how he treats every inconvenience or challenge standing in his way.

But now, that predator-esque behavior still remains but a little more refined. It’s all in his more subtle body language, from the dip in his eyebrows or the occasional twitch from his eyes.

Depending on which stage he is in in his life as a full-fledged Wayne or an Al-Ghul, these transactions could go one of two ways. Since Jason is one of the only actively trigger-happy members in the family, he tends to be begrudgingly lenient yet still on the look-out for any possible fuck-ups or advances committed. And by lenient, I mean 1 shot and you’re out. That means murder, blackmail, kidnapping, or any other atrcocity the League of Assassins can commit. Even if he is Robin or a heroic mantle, Ra’s and Talia would be happy to do any clean up under his name.

Speaking of League of Assassins, they’re going to trail your ass whether you like it or not. Same goes to the Bat-family and they’re very proactive about it too. Considering Damian started with a twisted view of love in general accompanied by the fact that he was not exactly known for having the most friends back in the day, they are going to do everything just so you both could end up together.

That’s what makes Damian one of the most formidable yanderes since not only does he have a plethora of connections from heroes and villains alike, but he tends to get babied because of his traumatic experiences.

It’s undeniable he’s a brat but he somehow gets people to still care for him at best and be there for him at his worst through a mere beck and call.

And with enough hard-work and perseverance, he needs you to do the same. Willingly.

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greenorangevioletgrass · 3 years ago

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Yknow wHAT. If we're doing cute Eid headcanons I'm here for it.

Here me out. Since Damian Wayne was raised in like...Middle Eastern-ish culture, I feel like, even if it's not like...the BIGGEST part of his identity, he still likes to celebrate some holidays. Just because maybe it reminds him a bit of home? (Lets just pretend the League of Assassins wasn't here ok we're only here for the fluff) So he 1000000% spends like..the two days ish before Eid in kitchen with Alfred, teaching him how to make simple traditional foods. Like...baklava, or...or kunafa, or logma, or I can go on fOREVER

but I just...I like the cute idea of Damian wanting to share a little bit of the culture he grew up with with his new family. And they are mORE than happy to help out with it.

Oh god I think I might be crying anyway :)) thats what I've got

omg omg omg lil edgelord damian discreetly coming up to alfred asking if he knows how to make baklava

alfred goes "i... can look it up for you?" and damian goes "no need, let me show you how" and they spend the afternoon in the kitchen making it

and then dick comes in like "whoa what's all this?" and damian at first dismisses him but then offers him the finished product anyway. and damian may end up confessing that he used to do this back home with his mom around eid and going door-to-door around the neighborhood (it's amazing how sugar crash affects this kid, dick muses, it's like giving a grownup some tequila!).

so then dick reads up on eid traditions online and comes up with a plan.

morning of, damian is woken up by takbeer chants all over the house. specifically from his siblings' rooms. it's deafening and confusing and he's pounding the door closest to his room. duke opens the door, still in his pajamas, goes "hey man, happy eid!" and gives him a box of chocolates and goes "bye!" shutting the door on him. the music is turned down from behind the door.

what the fuck? he knocks at tim's door next who gives him a small envelope and says "don't spend it all in one place!" there's $5 inside.

steph answers the door wearing a nice dress, although her hair is still dripping from the shower and she still looks dead tired from patrol. she gives him an eid greeting card with a $20 gift card to starbucks tucked in the envelope. it's the thought that counts, he supposes.

even jason is at home and blaring it all full volume, although he has a headphone slung around his neck when he opens the door. he tosses damian a snicker bar and goes "don't eat it for breakfast, ya weirdo." damian scowls, he's now going to. "but i won't tell bruce if you do today," he ruffles the youngest wayne's already messy hair and shoves him away, closing the door shut.

dick is the last. and the worst. he doesn't answer, even after damian's fist pounding at the door. "I KNOW THIS WAS YOUR IDEA, GRAYSON!!!" still nothing. he turns the doorknob--it's not even locked. inside, his eldest brother has his suit peeled off the top part of his body, hanging by his hips, absolutely vibing to the thumping drums and repeated chants. "you know what? this actually slaps!" "these are prayers, you heathen, you're being disgraceful." "oof sorry." he immediately turns it down and looks at damian expectantly, as if waiting for his approval--or thanks. "why would you put everyone up to this?!" "hey man if you don't want free money or candy, i'll take it off of your hands" but damian holds it close to his chest possessively. it's times like these that dick is reminded that damian, the devil's spawn he might be, is a kid. so dick shoots finger guns, "you're welcome kid", and walks backwards out of his room.

damian runs into bruce on his way back to his room. "i see your siblings have gotten you a little eid gifts?" and he groans. "if you're gonna give me gifts, i hope you at least have the decency to wrap it properly, father. unlike these philistines..." he glances down at the pile he's balancing in his arm. "i actually wasn't sure if you'd like gifts, so... i'll just see you downstairs for breakfast?" damian's not sure why his heart drops a little, but he just murmurs "okay" and goes back into his room. the takbeer is faint now.

but he goes downstairs into the dining room, and there it is, all laid out on the table. all the eid dishes from home, from another lifetime. and the people from this lifetime gathered around it, munching and chatting away like it's another ordinary meal. he catches bruce's eyes and nods a little at his father. nobody spots it, but he sees a ghost of a smile behind his father's coffee cup. and damian finds himself smiling a little bit, too.

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gatorbites-imagines · 3 years ago

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Bat-son headcanons

I couldn't think of anything X reader to write, so here's my headcanons for the batsons

When I write fics I might fall back more on these headcanons, but will try to stick close to canon. If you want X reader stuff closer to my hcs just let me know.

If you have any requests, my inbox is open

Tw: mention of abuse, self harm and mentioned torture

(warning, these are not really my headcanons anymore, I just don't wanna delete this post)

Dick Grayson

- Dick is around 25 years old

- Both of his parents were Romani.

- His eyes are a darker shade of blue, than in comics.

- Dick has black hair

- Dick deals with trauma and bouts of anxiety and depression. At times this will affect his ability to eat, leading to him going long periods of time not eating. When he was younger, he struggled with self-harm but does not do it anymore. He has the fear of not being good enough and disappointing his family. He has a fear of losing his family and loved ones.

- Major scars include, multiple gunshot wounds and stab wounds.

- Dick has a tense relationship with Bruce.

- Dick has a good relationship with Damian, but his relationship with Tim is tense, whilst his relationship with Jason is non-existent.

- His best friends are Wally West and Barbara Gordon

Jason Todd

- Jason is around 20

- His dad was American, and his mother was Hispanic.

- After the Lazarus pit, his eyes have become a sickly green, matching that of the pit.

- Jason has black hair, with a white patch in the front

- Jason deals with deep the type of trauma that turns to anger, but with support from friends, he has learned to deal with it in healthier ways. He has extreme night terrors and has bouts of time where he will self-harm as he needs the pain to prove he is still alive. He used to dissociate a lot when he first came back from the dead. When he was taken in by Bruce he would flinch and fear any form of authority. He struggles with Claustrophobia.

- Major scars include, a large scar on the side of his head, a J carved into his cheek, an autopsy scar, many major scars on his back, large scar on his neck from batarang, many smaller scars littering his body.

- Jason has a horrible relationship with Bruce.

- Jason has a semi-sentient being a part of him, which he calls Pit. It was left over from the Lazarus pit. It is not sentient like a human, but more in the animal manner. This boosts Jason’s healing, speed, and strength.

- After Bruce ordered him to stay away from “his family”, Jason removed the bat from his outfit

- After the confrontation with Bruce, he has cut most contact with the bat family

- He has a familial like relationship with Slade Wilson

- Jasons best friends are Roy Harper, koriand'r, Artemis, Bizarro and Eddie Bloomberg

Tim Drake

- Tim is around 18

- His parents were American

- His eyes are similar shade of blue to the comics.

- Tim has longer black hair, which can be found in the comics.

- Tim deals with trauma that leads to night terrors which makes him neglect sleep. He has a deep anxiety of not being good enough and being suddenly replaced as Robin only fueled these fears. He has no self-harmed in the way Dick or Jason have, but he does punish himself for doing something wrong or not good enough.

- Major scars include, Missing spleen and scar in that area, Burns, multiple bullet and stab wounds. A scar across his neck.

- Tim has a tense relationship with Bruce, though it is not as tense as Dick.

- Tim has a tense relationship with both Dick and Damian, and his relationship with Jason is non-existent.

- Tims best friends are Connor “Kon-el” Kent and Stephanie Brown

Damian Wayne

- Damian is around 12

- His father is American, and his mother is half Arab, half Chinese

- His eyes are a similar blue/Green to that in the comics.

- Damian has black hair

- The batfamily has many pets, most brought home by Damian. Ace the German shepherd, Titus the Great Dane, Alfred the cat, Jerry the Turkey, Goliath the demon-bat, Bat-cow, and a nameless dragon from Nightwing #42

- Damian deals with nightmares and bouts of sleep paralysis. He fears not being good enough, and even though he knows the bats would never do it, he fears physical punishment for not doing good enough. He is hypervigilant at times, which stresses him out a lot. He goes non-verbal at times.

- Major scars include, Shot in the spine and had it replaced, Major internal organ replacement, multiple scars on his back from “correction training” whilst he was still with the league of assassins.

- Damian has a deep respect for his father, and looks up to him.

- Damian has a good relationship with Dick, but has a dislike for Tim. He remembers Jason from his time with the league of assassins, but their relationship is now non-existent.

- Damian’s best friend is Jon Kent.

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