#penguin 2004

[wanderingmind867]

Penguin having those Kabuki twin sidekicks on The Batman (2004) was incredibly bizarre. It works, but it is bizarre. I think it helps makes the show feel even more weird and martial arts inspired than it already was. They really were weird characters, though. Because the show itself never gave them names, they never showed their faces, we know nothing about them. All we know is that they're female, and they seem to either wear claw weaponry or have natural claws (like wolverine). Oh, and they can survive massive falls. They don't seem capable of breaking any bones. So are they even human? I don't know. Knowing Penguin on that show, there's a good chance even he doesn't know. But they definitely added something to the fight scenes and the real strange element of the show's canon.

They should be brought back into mainstream media, with all the same attributes they had back in 2004. Claws, masks, completely mute and seemingly invulnerable to bone breakage, etc. The only thing I might change about them would be to give them more agency from Penguin. It's sweet that they're so loyal, but them working for him doesn't make much sense (besides in the 2004 show, where it's implied Penguin net them in Asia). I'd make them generic hitmen or assassins; these strange but highly skilled mercenaries for hire. That seems like something those characters could pull off.

[pseudobunny-yo]

It's so hilarious I've never felt anything like this about any real person or character but then HE showed up and I was like THAT'S MY HUSBAND I'M AROACE BUT HE'S MY FUCKING HUSBAND OK

[waughhhhhh]

[art-by-a-gus]

Day1: swim

Something a little silly

[mr-voorhees-husband]

Hello, good sir 🤝🏻 I am here for more 2004 Ozzie content 🛐

Okay okay so

I was thinking about a scenario or headcanons (whatever you feel writing for the most!) of Oswald meeting reader and it's instant mutual pining. They make accidental eye contact and reader smiles instead of looking away not wanting to be rude and lowkey hoping he will approach them even if they are awkward af but under all that shyness they are very sweet! It would be very nice if you could drop some Oswald making reader flustered by flirting with them 👉🏻👈🏻

Thank you again! I'm so glad I finally found someone who writes for my baby and does it so well 🥹♥️

- Pengy Anon

YES YESYEYSYRYSYEYYDHEHEHEHEH (also i made reader a villain + slightly awkward because yea)

Warnings: none other than pinning, fluff, and flirting

Reader: gender neutral, polite, shy, slightly awkward, and a villain

God you two are so obvious about your crushes its not even funny. It makes everyone upset, even riddler, which is surprising considering he usually doesn't care about other villains

You most likely met on a team up, probably from knowing Ragdoll or Firefly. Either way, the second you saw eachother it was like a rom-com cliché. If someone squinted enough, you'd probably see hearts in Ozzy's eyes.

"Oswald Cobblepot," He stuck out a hand, grinning as he showed off his sharp teeth, "and you are?"

"A lot more [sexual orientation] than I thought..."

"What?" Oswald's face heated up, eyes going wide as the tips of his ears turned pink. For a penguin, he sure looked like a cardinal right now.

"What."

It doesn't take long for the flirting to start up. Oswald, while a bit sleazy at times, can be quite the gentleman. Seeing you get all flustered, giggling and smiling at just the smallest compliment makes him go wild.

Though, he's sure to make sure to ask if you're alright with it all the time. As I said before, he only acts sleazy. He's a gentleman at heart.

"This is.. This isn't making you uncomfortable, is it?" Compared to his earlier words his voice was shockingly meek. You blinked, before letting out a chuckle.

"Not at all.." You were a bit embarrassed to admit it, but the last thing you wanted were for the compliments to stop. Oswald beamed, letting out a laugh that sounded exactly like a penguin.

You couldn't help but laugh with him.

For a while it's just pinning, though. Not that his feelings for you aren't honest. You're just one of the few things good he has going for himself, and you both being villains arise some.. issues. To say the least.

Though, when he does confess, everyone expected it.

"Weh-! Dove-? I didn't- didn't know you were here.." He squeaked out, hands fidgeting as he tried to look up at you without turning red. You shared the sentiment, tugging at the hem of your shirt. He seemed uncomfortable and it bother you.

"Ozzy... is everything okay?" Subconsciously, you shifted on your feet, voice embarrassingly small for such a feared villain. That's what he liked about you, though. How one minute you could be a horrifying villain capable of fighting head-to-head with the bat, and another you'd be shy and polite. The duality of a person he supposed.

"I.. Well- you see-" Oswald squawked angrily at himself, rubbing his face with a sigh. "Could, I, possibly as you... out on a date?"

"If you did," you sheepishly smiled, crouching down to kiss his cheek. "I'd gladly say yes."

[silverbackwolf14]

[ventriloquistfan69]

Creature

[luckylunatix]

If I had a nickel for every time I was attracted to a short chubby character with wild red hair and just an absolute freak gremlin vibe, I'd have 2 nickels

Which isn't a lot but it's weird that it's happened twice

[ajtheweirdo]

[slimecrimess]

More Oswalds, plus some shameless self inserts

[pseudobunny-yo]

Happy pride month!

[mblllo]

what's going on here💀💀💀

[dreamy-lion]

WAK ! ! !

5F with The Penguin from The Batman 2004, for

[ventriloquistfan69]

This was me when I saw that scene for the first time

[wanderingmind867]

I legitimately think that The Batman (2004) had a more cohesive and clear storyline than Batman the Animated Series. Beyond that, it's got a better and more well rounded cast. Rino Romano certainly conveys far more emotional range than Kevin Conroy, and I really like his performance. He shows so many emotions. I can almost hear him smiling and laughing sometimes. And that is so nice. It's so nice to see a batman actor who puts real emotion in his acting. Rino Romano should've been invited back more often. He does so, so good. Usually I hate dark batmen, but rino romano makes batman feel like a mix of light and dark. Him and Alastair Duncan as Alfred have such good chemistry. The show is pretty much all about their bond (especially in those first two seasons).

But besides Batman and Alfred, season one had the running storyline of ethan bennett struggling with a crisis between supporting batman and staying loyal to the GCPD. His story runs through all 13 episodes of season one, eventually culminating in his terrifying transformation into Clayface, when Joker finally manages to break him. The season only had 13 episodes, but that cast was perfect. I think Kevin Michael Richardson might be slightly better than Mark Hamill. Tom Kenny is definitely the best Penguin in recent decades. Clancy Brown as some sort of ice elemental version of Mister Freeze is amazing. Dan Castellaneta as The Ventriloquist, Jason Marsden as Firefly, Peter Macnicol as Man-Bat/Kirk Langstrom, etc. It's a wonderful cast list. And although I always will love Richard Moll in the 90s Two-Face two parter, I think Ethan Bennett gets a better storyline. He's in ten to thirteen episodes, and they really build to his eventual transformation and deformation. More work is spent building up his character, I feel like. Because you see him so much, his monstrous transformation feels all the more painful to watch. So yeah. The Batman 2004 is far better than Batman the Animated Series (especially in Season One, not sure about all the others).

[luckylunatix]

Man I think the BTAS version of Penguin also has my heart

The 2004 Pengy appeals to my love of a pathetic gremlin but BTAS appeals to my love of a classy eccentric