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“Magneto’s backstory should be changed, it’s unrealistic that he’d still be alive after all this time!” Have you forgotten what franchise he’s from?

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the sillies

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late as always but happy birthday superman <33

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No Justice League identity reveal but Nightwing gets recruited to be a member

Batman wants to keep his family safe but also realizes that his baby boy is a grown man and can make his own decisions, even if this baby gives him a heart attack.

Nightwing is strong, smart, and levelheaded in battle. He’s got a good personality that many heroes, young and old, admire greatly. It would be a great disservice to the the hero world.

So Nightwing joins the Justice Leauge.

Boom, immediately everyone feels like something is wrong. Nightwing is a legend of his own in the superhero community, just like Batman. Obviously, the League figured the only two unpowered humans in the team would get along, but this is too much

Nightwing is constantly on him. Hanging off his shoulders, playing with his fingers, draped over his lap, flipping off his shoulders??? Doing a whole acrobatic routine based on Batman’s body??? It’s strange and off putting.

Batman pretends like it’s not even happening, like he’s completely used to it.

He calls him nicknames, mocks his voice and his serious attitude, argues with him. It’s like the League has been dumped in an alternate dimension. (They’ve checked, but no… still the same dimension)

Now, something hero’s are painfully aware of is that Batman can be kinda territorial about his food. He doesn’t do jokes about trying to steal his food. He leveled Hal with such a flat stare that the man actually apologized and stayed silent for an entire lunch period

And Nightwing has grown close enough to all the main League members that he’s invited to sit at their ‘table’ for lunch. Another reason they’re suspicious of Nightwing, he voluntarily sits by Batman

Nightwing has his own food and finishes it in record speed (obvi not counting Flash) but then… he starts picking at Batman’s…?

Batman doesn’t even blink or slap his hand away. Then Nightwing opens his mouth like a baby bird waiting to be fed and… Batman feeds him??? He cuts off the best part of his steak and just pops it into Nightwing’s mouth.

Why are they both acting like this is complete normal???

Nightwing is stealing his lunches, taking snack out of his utility belt (which is just wow cause why does Batman carry so many snacks??), taking sips of his drinks or just stealing the whole thing for himself

It’s absolutely crazy

And on rare occasions, when Nightwing is eating something he doesn’t like or can’t finish, he just pushes over to Batman. And he eats it!!

The League checks again just to make sure they still haven’t been transferred to another dimension

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Duke is unapologetic for everything that comes out of his mouth. In fact, give him a mic, he'll say it louder.

Some way too old for that guy, trying to flirt with Cass: You know, you seem so mature for your age…

Duke, popping out of nowhere: And you're really fucking dumb for yours, man, fix this puddle of desperation on your head first and only then think about trying to fit into society. If even your hair doesn't want to be with you, what are you counting on?

Cass, who really didn't want to ruin her cute dress with blood: 👍🏻

A really annoying paparazzi: Hey, boy, how does it feel to become rich after, well, whatever you were before? Have your, erm, extracurricular activities changed? What's your favourite thing to do now?

Duke, with the straightest face known to mankind: No, it's still your mom. My favourite extracurricular activity, planning to do her more actually, thanks for the question.

Bruce, trying to parent a whole ass teen: So…

Duke: I really shouldn't have told this terrible, rude, insufferable piece of person to go eat shit. I genuinely regret it. I should have told her to go eat shit and die choking, such a missed opportunity, damn, I'm still upset.

Bruce: ...

Bruce, to himself: Why am I even trying?

There are a bunch of compilations on YouTube and Tiktok “Duke Thomas-Wayne has no PR training whatsoever”. Duke personally likes every single one of them.

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the thing abt duke thomas is that he is a genius truly gifted kid who had a promising albeit average future ahead of him until tragedy struck and took his parents from him. then all the energy he has diverts and he blocks everything else out and dedicates himself to finding them and also being a huge problem for anyone who'd try to obscure that.

like #1 most underrated thing abt his character is that he is, by definition, a "retired crash out". after age 14 he had no friends, shit grades, was getting into fights so often he was being kicked out of schools AND foster homes. it truly was self made vigilatism and the power of friendship that saved him from tunnel-visioning into an early grave.

ALL THIS TO SAY my favorite thing abt duke thomas pre batman and the signal (hell even during the comic) is how much of an unapologetic asshole he is to everyone indiscriminately in a bad way. He was kind but lil bro was NOT nice. he was selfish and a dickhead even to ppl who cared and were really trying to help him. I really like to think that him getting past that wasn't dc neutering him but the active choice to get better after he finally found a solid support system. that being said, he most definitely code switches and has to CONSISTENTLY hold back from poppin bitches in they mouthes bcs hes past that! he's in his healing arc! <as he'd say.

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absolutely lost it over this fic by @neuro-psyche so. have this comic o(- (

go read it rn if u also love some Good identity reveal fic!!!!

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hi, I've never gotten into comics or superheroes or anything of that kind. My bf loves dc and marvel stuff though, so I'd like to ask about daredevil!!

what should I know generally about what he does, stands for, his backstory, and how he'd interact with the average superhero/civillian.

Hi; what a cool question to receive! I'm thrilled you're looking to learn more about superheroes/comics and am happy to provide you with a little Daredevil primer.

A Little Daredevil Primer:

Art by Javier Rodriguez

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Origin Issue: Daredevil #1, published in 1964

Real Name: Matthew Michael Murdock

Civilian Occupation: Lawyer (usually)

Powers and Abilities: Matt possesses superhumanly-acute hearing, smell, taste, and touch, and a form of proximity sense that he refers to as his "radar sense". He is an expert martial artist (his primary weapon is a pair of batons/billy clubs, though he also excels at hand-to-hand combat) and a highly skilled and fearless acrobat.

Origin Story: Matt Murdock was born and raised in Hell's Kitchen, a Manhattan neighborhood that was, at the time, a largely low-income community and rife with organized crime. His mother left shortly after he was born and he was raised by his father, Jack Murdock, a struggling boxer past his prime. Jack was loving but strict, pressuring Matt to work hard in school so that he could find a well-paying job and build a better life for himself. Matt's bookworm tendencies led to bullying at school and in the neighborhood, against which he felt unable to defend himself; one other thing his father was strict about was that Matt never resort to violence. His bullies gave him the sarcastic nickname "Daredevil" in reference to his perceived meekness.

One day, when Matt was in his pre- or early teens (the official original age is fifteen, but it has varied somewhat over the years), Matt witnessed a man about to be hit by an out-of-control truck. He leapt into the street and pushed the man out of the way, but the truck swerved and lost some of its load: dangerous radioactive material, which struck Matt in the face, blinding him. As he adjusted to his new life without sight, Matt found that his other senses had become superhumanly powerful. Fortunately, he was soon contacted by a gruff, blind martial artist named Stick, who taught him to manage his senses and also trained him in extreme physical combat and acrobatics. Having always been an athletic and adventurous kid, despite his father's insistence that he avoid such things, Matt eagerly embraced the training. Eventually, he went off to college, where he studied to become a lawyer and met his future law partner and mild-mannered civilian best friend, Franklin "Foggy" Nelson.

Meanwhile, desperate for money to pay for Matt's education, Jack Murdock signed on with a notoriously corrupt and dangerous manager in an effort to keep his boxing career afloat. Shortly before Matt's graduation, Jack found himself booked for one of the most high-profile bouts of his career. But there was a catch: his manager insisted that he take a dive and throw the fight, or else. Jack refused to compromise his morals and integrity, and in a stunning upset, KO-ed his opponent. Afterward, as punishment, the manager and his cronies dragged Jack into a back alley and shot him. Freshly graduated from law school and with strong faith in the legal system, a grieving Matt tried to seek justice for his father's murder in court, but Jack's manager had the money and the connections to avoid prison. So Matt decided to take things into his own hands. He fashioned himself a costume to disguise his appearance and gave himself the code name "Daredevil", reclaiming his mean-spirited childhood nickname as a symbol that he was no longer going to back down from bullies, despite the promise he had made to his father to never use violence to solve his problems. Armed with his combat training and his hypersenses, he tracked down his father's murderer and brought him to justice.

Once he'd caught the costumed hero bug, it quickly became a permanent part of Matt's life, as vital to him, he says in an early issue, as air. And alongside becoming a highly successful attorney, he's been Daredevil ever since.

Concepts, themes, etc.: Daredevil is what's informally known as a "street-level hero". These characters tend (with some notable exceptions) to be either non-powered or, like Matt, to have powers that are somewhat subdued; Matt's hypersenses are extraordinary and he makes skilled use of them, but there's still a big difference in power-level between him and, say, Thor. Thus, street-level heroes tend to be less involved in universe-shaking conflicts and more focused on everyday people and their issues; poverty, corruption, organized crime, and lower-powered (but still very dangerous!) supervillains.

As a lawyer, Matt is very concerned with justice. He fights hard in court for his clients and believes in the justice system, but he is also strongly aware of its failings, and usually seeks (often not quite ethically...) to circumvent the system using his superheroing and powers. He has a strong moral code and is very confident in his convictions, sometimes to a degree that leads him to disregard other perspectives and advice, or to barrel into situations without properly thinking them through. Matt has always been a flawed person (a Marvel trademark in general, going all the way back to the game-changing introduction of the deeply flawed Peter Parker/Spider-Man). Over the years, Matt has been established as a highly competent hero who makes big mistakes, a deeply intelligent person who often lacks common sense, one of the bravest members of the hero community (his most common nickname is "The Man Without Fear") but also a thrill-seeker whose impulsiveness and stubbornness tend to get him, and his loved ones, hurt. Matt spirals into anger and depression when stressed, and one of his key coping mechanisms when things get really bad is faking his own death. Even at his best, he can tend to be somewhat prickly, self-centered, and jerk-ish. But he is also deeply caring, falls in love hard, frequently, and fast, and will unflinchingly put his life on the line for just about anyone. These deep flaws and contradictions are a huge part of his charm for many fans (myself included!).

Tonally, Daredevil (like many superhero comics that have been around for decades) has shifted back and forth between whimsical and dark, between swashbuckling and violent. He originally began as something of a Spider-Man clone: a wise-cracking hero swinging around New York City. Matt has maintained this swashbuckle, his thrill-seeking, his sheer enjoyment of hero-work, and his snarky personality; the Daredevil identity has always been a source of freedom and empowerment for him, something he does for both moral and self-indulgent reasons. But at the same time, darker stories have introduced an element of violence and brutality to him as he delves into the messy criminal underbelly of the city. He has experienced true horrors and tremendous losses, some of them at the hands of his most dangerous villains, some of his own making. Matt can be scary at his worst. He is also infamous for his body-strewn dating history; many of his ex-romantic partners have died due to their proximity to Matt and his enemies.

Another key element to Matt Murdock's character is, of course, his status as one of Marvel's most high-profile disabled characters. The respect and accuracy with which has blindness has been depicted over the years has varied, and to date, only one actual blind writer has ever worked on a Daredevil comic, but in his best stories his blindness strongly impacts his relationship to the world around him, his perception of himself and his identity, and the choices he makes as Daredevil. He exists at an interesting crossroads: he is blind, but he also has superhuman sensory powers. To maintain his secret identity, he pretends to be sighted (and non-powered) as Daredevil. In his civilian identity, he is able to acknowledge his blindness, make use of the assistive technology he needs, etc., but has to hide his powers. These layers of secret-keeping are a Matt Murdock trademark; he is almost always hiding some part of himself from the people around him.

Interactions with Other Heroes and Civilians: As I mentioned, Matt is a street-level hero, a boots-on-the-ground kind of guy. His chumminess with the average civilian varies between writers and stories, often depending on the overall tone, but in general, he tends to be a hero who civilians like and respect but don't have many close interactions with. He watches out for them, a lot of people will know someone who he has saved, if they haven't been saved by him themself, but he's also a somewhat elusive figure. (With that said, his secret identity has been made public several times. He's historically been very bad at keeping it under wraps.)

As far as other heroes go, Matt has a rich web of connections and friendships within the NYC superhero community. He is particularly close with Spider-Man, and they have teamed up a lot. He also had a long-term hero partnership/romantic relationship with Black Widow (for a while, the title of the comic changed to "Daredevil and the Black Widow" to reflect this), and they are still good friends. He was on one of the Avengers teams and is still a card-carrying reserve member. However, he prefers to operate on his own. He likes to be in control and not responsible for waiting for/consulting/looking out for other people, and his hypersenses mean that having other heroes nearby can often be distracting to him.

Daredevil is an extremely layered and fascinating character (though of course, I'm biased), and this is only a little primer. However, I like to think I've built up a pretty hefty database of Daredevil information on this blog, so I recommend looking around a bit to learn more. And of course, I am always happy to answer questions. For now, I hope this helps!

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Freshly adopted Jason, who is so used to taking care of his mother that the first morning in the manor, he wakes up in early hours to cook for Bruce, too.

Logically speaking, he understands that Bruce doesn't need it — he is a healthy adult, and they have Alfred — but it is six in the morning, and his mind is foggy, so he just follows his instincts. Maybe he does not even realise that mom is not here, after all.

Alfred finds him in the weakly dimmed kitchen when he finishes his walk around the Manor before starting with his chores. He is amused at first, stopping quietly behind the child. He is doing great (that's a surprise since Dick intentionally just stirred more trouble), and Alfred can't help but smile a little.

'Good morning, master Jason. If you are hungry, you should wake me up the next time. I promise to take care of you.'

Jason blinks owlishly, still awfully sleepy. His eyes are barely opened, his hands working on the automat.

'Breakfast,' he mumbles, frowning a little. 'For mom- I mean, for dad.'

Alfred's smile falters. His original impression shifts in a late realisation.

Oh.

'Master Jason, you shouldn't really-'

'Finished,' he yawns, putting a one — just one, nothing for himself at all — plate in front of Alfred.

It is a very simple dish, scrambled eggs with some black paper and toasted bread — but not even made in a toaster, just on the pan; this kid probably doesn't know how to use toasters. It smells nice, Alfred compliments mentally.

'Can you-' He yawns. 'Pass to-'

And then little Jason falls asleep helplessly, falling right in Alfred's arms. He catches him, of course. This boy weighs nothing at all.

'Hey, Al,' Bruce sticks his head in the kitchen, no less sleepy. 'What is going on?'

Alfred explains to Bruce what happened, and he is no less distraught. He helps him to put Jason in the bed and eats all the breakfast he prepared, with a mixture of delight and despair.

And when Jason wakes up, embarrassed by the faint memories of the early morning, Alfred puts a big plate in front of him, filled with so much food that his big blue eyes light up instantly.

'Bon appetite, master Jason,' he smiles. 'Your cooking had passed my personal standards for a cook. You are a good soldier.'

Jason giggles, his mouth already stuffed with bacon.

'That I am.'

And that he always will be.

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Robins.

Robin (1993) #126 // Robin War // Robin (1993) #26 // Batman (2011) #45 // Robin (1993) #40 // We Are Robin #1 // Robin (1993) #126 // Batman & The Signal #1 // Robin (1993) #128 // Batman (2011) #47 // Robin (1993) #128 // Robin War // Batgirl (2009) #3 // Robin War

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people don't talk enough about how fucking funny it is that bruce can sub in his kids as batman when he's too busy. like can you imagine it from the league's perspective? imagine you have this really mysterious, geniusly scary guy that you know next to nothing about, never cracks a smile and yet always comes out on top, and one day he shows up to a league meeting and there's just something... off. about him.

you can't pin it down because he's literally acting exactly the same as usual and there's no reason to think there's anything wrong, but maybe he shifted in his seat one to many times, or he looked just a tad bit too bored during green lantern's case review, but something's just... odd. so you quietly ask superman after the meeting if anything's up with the bat bcs you know those two are closer and also clark can hear heartbeats so if something's wrong surely he'll pick it up? and without hesitation he leans over to you and mumbles 'yeah batman was busy, that's his 17 yr old son. he's a crime lord and kills people sometimes though so we're not allowed to let him into the weapons department.' and then walks away like it's normal.

like the whiplash the league must go through every time they realise that no, this is not their fearless dark and brooding leader, this is in fact one of his dipshit kids being forced to sub in bcs the real batman broke an ankle, is incredible.

wonder woman: so that's my proposed plan, what are your thoughts batman?

batman: hn. i think that- *voice raising two octaves* oh shit hold on my phones buzzing

the league:

batman, answering the phone and immediately dropping the Bat Posture™: what do you mean- aw come on little wing that's not fair! but- no, NO DON'T YOU DARE TELL ALFRED I'LL BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF YOU- IM SORRY OK I'LL BUY YOU MORE- *catches sight of the league watching him, baffled* *stiffens* ok listen i promise to replace them but i gotta go, please show me mercy iloveyoubye *hangs up*

the league:

batman:

batman: *coughs awkwardly*

superman: *sighs*

batman, to superman: ...red hood found out i ate his chocolate pretzels-

superman, shaking his head: just... just stop.

the flash: so this isn't batman either, is it?

wonder woman: if this one's also a criminal im losing my mind.

superman, tiredly: no no, this one isn't a criminal. this one's actually a cop.

batman: *sinks down in his seat* b's gonna kill me

green lantern, mystified: where does he keep GETTING you all from!?

'batman' dick, who made a pact with jason to Always Fuck With Bruce Whenever The Opportunity Arises: batman is a whore.

they think they've finally sussed out all 2 of batman's kids and then one day during a meeting 'batman' ends up on a 30 minute rant about different hacking methods this tech villain could be using that results in him half way through a sentence breaking off to say '-oh uncle clark could you pass me that pen- thanks, anyway so-' and then five minutes after that when the league have all been exchanging incredulous looks he finally freezes and is like. SHIT.

wonder woman: you're different from the other two, aren't you?

batman: maybe i am maybe i'm not, you can't prove it.

wonder woman:

green lantern: so like, are you new or have you just managed to avoid sub duty up until now?

superman, coughing: actually, this is this ones ninth occasion of replacing batman. you've just never realised before.

the league:

batman: yeah actually the other two are kinda mad i lasted longer than them...

the flash: how the fuck does he keep getting kids with the exact same build as him!??!?

'batman' tim, spent 20 minutes padding the suit out so he would look the part, still mad that bruce keeps palming WE work off on him: oh he forces us to take steroids for it.

the league, concerned:

superman, pinching the bridge of his nose: now come on red robin-

batman, fully tearing up and looking distraught: PLEASE uncle clark, it HURTS, you can't keep COVERING FOR HIM!

superman, frantically to the league: this one lies.

bonus

the league, squinting at batman:

the league: ...

superman: *head in his hands, too disappointed to do anything*

the league: *silently exchanging looks, wondering if anybody's brave enough to say anything*

duke as batman, fully aware this is fucking stupid but jason and tim fell on the floor laughing when dick came up with the idea and frankly, he wanted to see if anybody would have to guts to call him out: so, are we all ready to start the meeting?

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batlantern where clark was too late. sorry clark.

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Dec 4: Remember that time we learned Clark Kent totally peeked at all his Christmas presents with his X-Ray vision? (Justice League, “Comfort and Joy”)

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I have been thinking lately about a universe where Bruce Wayne killed the Joker.

I want to be clear here, since there are so many longstanding debates on this topic: I do not think Bruce Wayne should kill the Joker. I have just been wondering what would happen if the circumstances aligned in such a way that he did.

And to be clear on a related, yet slightly different topic: when I say I have been wondering about what if Bruce Wayne killed the Joker, I do not mean as the Batman. I mean Bruce "Brucie" Wayne.

Maybe it's kind of an accident? Like, he definitely did intend to hit the Joker, but he's Brucie right now, so he's trying not to look like he knows what he's doing while still doing enough damage to keep the Joker from killing someone, and meanwhile the Joker makes just the wrong move and -

And here we are. Brucie just killed the Joker.

Bruce's reaction here is one thing; he has his one rule for a reason, he's just broken it, he's determined to turn himself in -

His family's reaction is a whole different story. How does Cass feel about this?

How does Jason? Bruce has killed the Joker, just like he wanted, but it wasn't for him, not really, and -

And meanwhile, this happens in front of, say, a gala full of people, so now all of Gotham gets to react to it too.

Average Gothamite, seeing the words BRUCE WAYNE, JOKER, and KILLED in the same headline: OH, NO.

Average Gothamite, once they've processed the order those words are actually in: . . . I did not have that on this year's bingo card.

The city's most famous mass murderer has just been publicly killed by the city's biggest employer/philanthropist/source of tabloid harmless nonsense! Three days before Brucie was making tabloid headlines by tripping into a fountain and somehow losing his shirt in the process! Two weeks before, the newspaper was running a retrospective on the Wayne murders and what donation Brucie was making to help the families of victims this year! The article mentioned how one of his adopted sons had also tragically become a murder victim!

Now this has happened, and Bruce is having a breakdown over breaking his one rule, and the rest of Gotham just assumes that this is because poor Brucie thinks this somehow makes him like the man who killed his parents. They send a huge outpouring of support his way. This in no way helps Bruce's actual breakdown.

Ninety percent of Gotham is sure Brucie didn't actually mean to kill the Joker, and pretty much a hundred percent of them support him whether he meant to do it or not. No one wants to have anything to do with prosecuting this mess. Bruce is trying to make it as clear as possible that he will fully cooperate with the justice system and meanwhile an entire gala full of people is suddenly acting like they could in no way have possibly witnessed events that took place ten feet in front of their faces. Did Bruce kill the Joker? Is the officer sure? That doesn't seem like him. Maybe the Joker just tripped on his own. Marble floors, you know. Very slippery.

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jason todd being a crier is important to me somewhere fundamental right up between my heart and my lungs.

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David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent

Superman (2025) dir. James Gunn

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I know y'all are not ready for it, but I'm this close 🤏 to hc Bruce having an eating disorder because of how strict Alfred is written about food in canon and fanon. Everyone is writing it as if it's a funny joke that the Batfam has to hide "unhealthy" snacks from him, but it's not. (Btw, just the "healthy" and "unhealthy" label are wrong and bad. Food is food.)

In the comics, Bruce will be offered a donut and think about how Alfred would disapprove and how it will harm his health, before accepting. And, sure, to live the life he lives, Bruce need to follow a particular diet. But it's just ONE donut, it cannot harm him. That's not a healthy mindset at all. The fact that Bruce, as a grown adult with kids, is thinking about Alfred's reaction to him eating a donut before accepting, vocalizing how it is against the rules, is alarming.

And maybe I would accept it, as a non-usamerican, if it was because of the toxic things they put in your food there (criminal what they make you eat), but it's never about that. No, it's about the calories and the heartburn, and "fast food and sugar" are bad, and "poor people food is bad" (Alfred's classicism is another point for another time). Alfred controls what the Wayne eat and he is very controlling about that, as the boys will also comment about Alfred disapproving something before eating it. This is some ED behavior, you shouldn't worry about food like this. And like, I'm split between being thankful neither Bruce or the kids enforce it to one another, but also being annoyed they need to remind others how "Alfred wouldn't approve" when they see them eating something not allowed.

Thinking about Dick and his cereals, especially that Nightwing (2016) page where he gets a Nightwing truck and it has a compartiment with a ton of cereals. It is a commun behavior in children who were restricted some type of food to over indulge in it once they are independent. If cereals were something Alfred was against because he finds it "unhealthy", Dick's extreme love for cereals is a red flag.

Me, talking about Bruce: The boy was mentally fucked up enough, you didn't have to give him an ED on top, Alfred!