#kitsch ⭐️

[bunnyjesters]

he was a channer in his past life i can feel it in my bones

[omniversecomicsguide]

⚠️Review!⚠️

AQUAMAN: THE SEARCH FOR MERA - THE DELUXE EDITION

Hey, I might be old, but I’m not THAT old. But I was intrigued enough to dive into some late ‘60s, cult favourite Aquaman by Steve Skeates and Jim Aparo for pure kitsch value!

‘The Search for Mera’ is a journey into muddied waters. Aquaman’s powers are unclear. The timings of the story don’t like up, with Aquaman dealing with one days-long incident while Aqualad engages in battle over the same period. Mera’s disappearance lasts for days or months, depending where you stand. Characters spring from nowhere to suit the scene they’re needed for and disappear again. Atlanteans seem to outright forget they’re underwater and fall as if they’re on dry land! What’s Aquagirl’s deal? And who’s looking after Aquababy?!

Does ‘The Search for Mera’ stand the test of time? Not by a long shot. Would I read this borderline-nonsensical story arc again? Absolutely! The pure innocence of this is shameless cheese and I can’t wait to read the next volume

Actual rating: ⭐️ out of 5

Entertainment rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ out of 5

Official synopsis:

“Mera, the queen of Atlantis, mysteriously disappears, and Aquaman begins searching high and low to find her. In addition, Atlantis is in the grip of a new enemy named Narkran, a duplicitous politician with plans to rule the underwater kingdom with an iron fist. And finally, as if that isn’t bad enough, Black Manta shows up to take advantage of Aquaman’s desperate situation.

Fifty years ago, writer Steve Skeates and artist Jim Aparo began their acclaimed tenure on Aquaman with this epic nine-issue tale of Mera’s disappearance and Aquaman’s frantic quest to get her back. Collected now in a new Deluxe Edition.”

Collects…

Aquaman #40-48 (1968-1969)

216 pages

Oversized Hardcover

DC Comics

2018

[ceaselesslyborne]

Recent Reads

1. Keisha the Sket: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

A very powerful book, and one I enjoyed reading around as much as reading the book itself. Not an easy read by any means, but very much worth it. I won’t say any more; the conversation around this book is far bigger and more important than me.

2. The Gloaming: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I was pleased to find not one but two of Logan’s books on my latest library visit! This was a beautiful, eerie story with all the pull and magic of fairytales. I sometimes felt a little too lost in the prose, which tended towards slow and repetitive, but there were some sharp and poignant moments that truly made an impact and the short chapters made this a feverishly fast read.

3. The Constant Rabbit: ⭐️

Just not for me, I guess. Well written, with a dark and dry wit to offset the absurd/surreal aspects of the book, but... heavy handed. The world building felt forced and difficult to follow, and whilst I can normally appreciate a neat allegory, this lacked subtlety, and just came across as forced.

4. The Wolf and the Woodsman: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I enjoyed this book, which was rich and dark in terms of tone and world building. I’d certainly be interested in reading more of Reid’s books. I think I’ve read too many similar books recently, though; the characters didn’t feel especially memorable, and considering the length of the book, little in terms of plot has stuck with me. The emphasis was definitely on world building rather than character development/dynamics or action, which at times felt too heavy. All of the right elements were there, but something about this book just didn’t stand out for me. Still worth a read for anyone who loves fairytales and dark fantasy.

5. The Heavens: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It’s difficult to explain exactly why I liked this book, especially as I’m not entirely sure I understood it, but I did. The multiple perspectives/timeframes and constantly shifting narrative really engage the reader and make the emotions and struggles of the characters very vivid and easy to empathise with. It was dreamy and fragile and yet certain moments grounded you with a jolt. Perhaps I would’ve preferred a more conclusive ending, something concrete to anchor me as I read, but you could argue that the ambiguity added to the atmosphere and tone of the book.

6. Male Tears: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book, and I’m not quite sure what I got from it, either. It was bleak, emotional, occasionally ironic. Most of the stories felt very similar in terms of content or tone or both, which I was surprised by as the collection was written over 15 years. It didn’t provide the epiphany I hoped for, but in truth this book was probably not written for me.

7. Here is the Beehive: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

An interesting premise, somewhat spoiled by the ‘poetic’ prose (I was reminded forcibly and not pleasantly of the trendy/artsy/tumblr/insta/rupi-kuar-wannabe kitsch that’s EVERYWHERE, STILL) but once I relaxed into the story and focused on the characters/plot it became easier to enjoy. An intriguing cast of characters (note: intriguing, not likeable), and once you get past the slightly gimmick-y style, the book does strike a genuine emotional chord.

8. The Gracekeepers: ⭐️⭐️

This book was disappointment considering how much I enjoyed Logan’s other books! It all felt very flat and vague and just didn’t grab me the way her other stories have. The characters came across as caricatures, and the lovely writing style did little to conceal the lack of, well, anything else.

- CJ

[lem-cup-rev]

Dune (2021)

⭐️⭐️⭐️

Okay, so my real opinion on the old movie was that it was really confusing, difficult, often exhausting, and that the story's interest seemed to rest on an idea of one man's born specialness that I couldn't find interesting, but that there were so many bizarre, creative, and unintentionally hilarious choices that I got a lot out of it.

I expected the new film to be very different: bland and overserious and long, but a thorough reworking to make the story more coherent, accessible, and compelling, and less offensive.

I was very surprised to find it practically a scene for scene remake of the exact same movie. Except without ANY of the flavor! Completely scrubbed of color, camp, kitsch, and mess. I found it supremely boring.

I felt compelled to grant it no less than three stars because, judging by the similarity of the two movies, this IS Dune. They certainly did adapt Dune. So it should be a pleasure for anyone who wants that.

Okay, the one scene that DID stick out for me as newly campy and funny in this version was the Baron being healed in a Nasty Evil Bathtub for Villains didndjsns

[bunnyjesters]

twitter really liked this one

[bunnyjesters]

my hand slipped

[bunnyjesters]

hug

[bunnyjesters]

scene pomni and emo jax truther

[bunnyjesters]

FREAKSHOW - page 2

forgot to upload friday, sorry! we literally have ~20 pages boarded for this so buckle up dawgs. considering bi weekly updates of 1 page or weekly updates of 2-3 pages

enjoy! -⭐️

PREV - NEXT

[bunnyjesters]

dunning kruger effect

the next one

[bunnyjesters]

respite (reprise)

[bunnyjesters]

heavily requested p3

prev —next —first

[bunnyjesters]

FREAKSHOW - (character study—funnybunny/jax x pomni centric)

synopsis: following kaufmo’s abstraction, pomni struggles to acclimate to her new digital life while the denizens of the circus adjust with varying degrees of success to the sudden change in their dynamic. (16+ but rating may change later with due warnings) (reblogs appreciated!)

updates on fridays

co written by + managed by mod mew 🌸 (cleanup) mightyena 🐺 (colour) and kitsch ⭐️ (boards/layout)

NEXT =>

[bunnyjesters]

my love, is mine all mine

[bunnyjesters]

respite

[bunnyjesters]

could you maybe draw jax in the swimsuit goose confirmed he would wear //(and maybe throw pomni on his shoulders🥺)//

i had fun with this lol