#CW Stargirl

[phoenix]

Perhaps the *real* Arrowverse was the friends we made along the way

[groundrunner100]

A bigger debate than real world politics.

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DC’S STARGIRL 3x13

[samarasketch]

hii! i love your work! have u ever tried drawing cindy? maybe a cute courtney and cindy fanart would be amazing <33 LOVE U LOTSS

Hi! I did draw Cindy once for a six fanarts challenge I did for DC Fandome back in 2021 :D

I even did a little video for her :3 You can watch it on my tiktok here!

She was so much fun to draw and I'd love to draw her again in the future!

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Richard Swift / The Shade x reader

If there was one thing Swift was good at, it was being an absolute menace. He knew how to push the right buttons, manhandle the abuse he garnered in return and threw it right back in whomever’s face.

He was good at that, being sneaky. It was part of his alter ego, some of him thinks, and the other part, well? He’s half-minded to call it desire, but, that’s neither here nor there.

It’s at the Zarick’s home where he’s entreated, momentarily delighted to see a figure sitting on his front porch. Their knees bent, phone in hand, the instantaneous idea that pops into his mind is hard to ignore.

Swift’s gotten very good at scaring you. Well, he’s great at doing it to everyone, but, he longs to see the way your face looks first, then contorts into an embarrassed smile, happy to see him nonetheless.

So he does it. Disappears then reappears, all without making a single sound. The feeling almost consumes him, ready to feel his heart skip such a beat, when his eyes flit down to your phone, which he can easily see over your shoulder from behind.

He’s aghast, and suddenly the excitement he once held dissipates.

It’s that blasted application that he’s seen far too many times over, the one that has seemingly consumed all of your attention in a manner he does not appreciate.

Dating apps.

He shudders at the sight. Courtney had attempted to explain the phenomenon to him, possibly ushering the man to use one, yet, he could hardly be bothered.

He was fine.

Well, fine until he met you.

He watches intently, no longer eager to get you all riled up. This, he was offended by.

You’re swiping, almost mindlessly, scrolling to read then back and forth. His brow furrows, and he can’t help it.

“What in gods name are you doing?”

It’s out of his mouth before he can stop it, and the pleased feeling he’s so accustomed to never comes into fruition.

You shriek, shoulders jumping to you ears are you nearly topple off the steps, spinning wildly to stare up at the man.

“Mr. Swift—!”

“Richard, please, y/n. I thought we’ve been over this,”

“Not when you always do that, why,”

You heave, hand coming to cover your beating heart as you stand, shoving your phone back into your pocket. Richard’s eyes follow the device until it is out of sight.

“May I ask what’s caused you to arrive at my doorstep, when you really should be at work?”

He’s not shy to admit he knows your entire schedule, and as much as you stare him down, the more entertaining it becomes for him.

What’s nice, is, you don’t know about him. You don’t know that he’s The Shade, you don’t know a single thing about the ISA or the JSA, other than the usual public knowledge. You’re realistically you, and it’s somehow an admirable trait.

“Huh. I was called off, and I was wondering…”

Your voice travels, eyes moving upwards to look at the man’s seemingly pained expression.

“Wondering what, y/n? Out with it.”

“Oh, fine. Here.”

You pick up a book that’s been on the step next to you, something he didn’t notice earlier.

“For me?”

He asks incredulously, and is hesitant to take the book from you. You nod, continuing up the steps until you’re right in front of him, looking up at him expectantly.

“You’d said you were bored, the last time we talked. I know that you enjoy history, so.”

You shrug, and Swift takes the present, carefully reading over the cover once it’s in his large hands.

A Comprehensive History of Nebraska.

When you’d first met, his accent took you by surprise at bit, as if you’d never expect him to have such a dialect.

It was charming, he’ll admit, to see you so surprised and amused. It was a funny feeling, the way his chest tightened when you smiled at him, happily chattering away.

He’d laughed, waving you off, saying that he had not been in the United States long, yet, it was a complete lie.

He didn’t enjoy lying to you, and he decided that after that white lie, he would keep no more secrets from you, well, other than The Shade.

“My, y/n, thank you. That’s kind of you to think of me.”

You shuffle, weight shifting from foot to foot on his porch.

“Yeah, no worries. Since you are new to Nebraska, thought you’d like to know more. See ya around,”

You begin to turn down the stairs, when a hand comes to your shoulder, stopping you.

“Leaving so soon?”

“I wouldn’t dream of bothering you, Mr. Swift.”

“Richard,”

He corrects, and you roll your eyes playfully.

“Might I ask you a little favor?”

You swallow, intimidated by the man when he was so close.

“Sure,”

“Stay off that dreadful application.”

“What are you…oh. You saw?”

“Yes. You are a kind influence, you do not need to seek the comfort of those people, they’ll just corrupt you.”

A thought passes that he’s likely just looking out for you, yet, the indication on his face says otherwise. He’s…jealous?

Sure, dating apps had their ups and downs. The occasional bad apple, absolutely, you’d be the first to admit. Yet, it was something else you longed for, and it appeared the app was the only way to keep your mind off a certain someone else.

A certain unattainable someone else.

“Can’t help it, looking for someone to have on my arm,”

You joke, eyes drifting down to his hand that still latches on to your shoulder. The jest is to get the attention off your rosy cheeks, laughing softly as he pulls away, as if he’s been burned, yet still glowers down at you.

“Plenty of people who’d fancy your time,”

He fixes his collar, fiddling with his shirt.

“Alright, I’ll bite. What’s the matter with me using a dating app?”

He’s wanting to tell you the truth, yet, it can’t ever seem to get past the first syllable.

“I think…agh, well, y/n. I’d like to fancy your time.”

He’s acting as if he’s awaiting your rejection.

“Oh…well, Richard,”

You start, smiling softly as you reach for his arm.

“I’d really like it if you would.”

[multifandom-lesbian09]

Pat Dugan, all the time: Court, you’ve gotta listen to me because what you’re doing could endanger everybody. You, me, your mom, Rick, Beth, Yolanda, the dog… oh, and also Mike.

[milesonthenet]

Six Starry Reasons why DC's Stargirl works!

Hello, and welcome to the House of Milesverse. Today, our subject is DC's action television series, Stargirl. It premiered on May 18th, 2020, and ended on December 7th, 2023.

I think Stargirl stands out as an underrated gem in the live-action catalog. It's a fun, cheesy series that isn't afraid to embrace the silliness of superheroes. In addition, it has some surprisingly heartfelt moments that just work.

The Justice Society is full of personality.

The Justice Society is traditionally known as the world's first team of superheroes. Even in real life, they hold that title. The JSA are golden-age heroes who just have this authentic feeling about them. It is what I enjoy about them because they just feel like classic heroes.

The JSA of this series is based on the younger mantle-holders. They are the next generation working to fight against crime. Naturally, they still show their inexperience at times.

Our roster includes:

The brave Courtney Whitmore, whose chosen by the Cosmic Staff to become Stargirl.

The once-popular student Yolanda Montez, who after a life-ruining scandal, becomes the heroic Wildcat.

The talkative and tech-savvy Beth Chapel, who becomes the latest Dr. Mid-Nite after stumbling upon a pair of hi-tech goggles.

The angsty Rick Tyler, who takes on an hourglass that belonged to Hourman, his father, and succeeds him.

The team is also led by Pat Dugan, a veteran hero and sidekick to the Star-Spangled Kid. He pilots the S.T.R.I.P.E. armor, a large mechanical robot. With it, he's able to overpower the villains with super strength.

Overall, the team all has their own quirks and interesting gimmicks. What I love about them is that they are all very different in their own way. Yet, they come together when it matters most to save the day.

The Injustice Society is too cool.

Well, we talked about the heroes, should we just avoid talking about the villains? I think not, the Injustice Society is a fun cast of antagonists. They bring a lot to the series through their impact.

When we look at the Injustice Society, we really have to look at the most instrumental player. Icicle is a chilling antagonist whose goals would create complete utopian rule over the country. He is scary in the way that he presents himself. As a cold-hearted businessman, he's not above using his powers to ice his teammates.

Icicle's best-demonstrated scene is his murder of Joey Zarick. William Zarick was his father, and he was unwilling to battle against Stargirl. He abandoned his post, and because of that, Icicle chose to punish him. He killed his son, and then killed him afterwards.

Icicle's personality is almost indistinguishable from a monster. Beneath his pleasant veil, he's willing to make America better by changing their minds - literally. However, he's also willing to kill as many men, women, and children to do this.

The other members of the Injustice Society of America are also standouts. Characters like Brainwave and Dragon King can be genuinely unnerving to look at. Then we get The Gambler, who proves to be a dangerous threat when it comes to technology. He's also got a very fun accent to listen to.

I think the second-best performance from the Injustice Society are Tigress and Sportsmaster. They are genuinely fun villains who really love each other. Heck, they love their daughter enough to escape prison and see her game. More than that, they even try to become heroes in season 3... It does not go well for them.

Either way, the Injustice Society makes for a gang of fun, villainous personalities.

The family element is just TOO heartwarming

It's on the CW, of course, there would be drama. This appeals to teenagers after all. However, with drama there also comes a dozen heartwarming moments.

The episode where Courtney Whitmore actually meets her dad is beautiful. This entire time, Courtney believed that her dad was the original Starman. This was because Sylvester Pemberton died on the day that her dad had gone missing.

In actuality, this is not the truth. Courtney's real dad is Sam Kurtis, the man who abandoned her and Barbara. He only returns to reconnect with his daughter and regain her locket. All he wanted to do was just sell the locket and gain some easy cash.

Naturally, Pat sends him on his way out with a parting gift - his fist. I love Pat because he treats Courtney as more than just a stepdaughter. He cares about Courtney's well-being, and he's demonstrated this numerous times.

In general, the family cares deeply about one another. More than that, they also care about the rest of the JSA kids. They really do represent the best in people, and I love that for them.

Eclipso is scary as all hell

I'm not lying to you here; Eclipso really IS scary. He's a demented otherworldly entity who feeds on fear and hatred. Eclipso spends most of the arc actively taunting the heroes.

He's a lot like Freddy Krueger because he spends his time using your fears against you. He mocks you and makes you feel weak. I love him for it because it also makes him memorable. Unlike the Injustice Society? Eclipso is far more out of the heroes' power range.

I also love how Eclipso regularly alternates between forms. Most of his appearances are through either his true state or as a little child. It really sells the demonic Pennywise-esque angle that they were going for.

Pat Dugan is STRIPE, and that's cool.

Remember when I said that Pat Dugan punched out Courtney's real dad?

Yeah, he gets to do a LOT of other cool stuff as well. Pat Dugan is a hero throughout the entire season. You can doubt it all you want, but you can't disagree that Pat Dugan is one of the best in the series. He may not have started out as a hero, but he has the heart of one.

What I love about Pat is that he's the underdog. He's seen as the sidekick, but he's actually a capable fighter. Heck, he's a mechanic with a penchant for technology. He created the S.T.R.I.P.E. suit all by himself, and somehow modified it from a car.

And? He's a cheerful bumbling dad who tries his best to help people. He's an interesting character in his own way, and I think the show does right by him. I wish that his car was real because I would love a giant robot mecha.

The Staff is just full of personality

And last but surely not least - the COSMIC STAFF itself. It's full of personality, and it radiates kindness. Also, it practically radiates in general since, yeah, cosmic radiation. Poor Cosmo here was left in a crate for who knows how long.

Ever since he met Courtney, he's been standing right by her side. While she may have doubts about herself, the staff chose her for a reason. She is a brave, compassionate leader who never stops fighting the good fight.

What I love the most about the staff is its general expressiveness. Unlike the comics, it is a sentient piece of technology that has its own feelings. It can move of its own accord, and interact with the world. Naturally, we also get scenes where it pulls Courtney into the action itself. I like how this idea has so much potential for comedic effect.

Consensus: Stargirl is sure to leave you seeing stars!

What's not to love about Stargirl? It's a series with nice costumes, emotional stakes, and great action. Our main characters are fairly fleshed out and capable of bouncing off of each other. It really is a series for kids, and I like that about it.

Stargirl shines brightest when it's a mix of superhero action and family entertainment. I ended up binge-watching this series a few months ago. I was quickly blown away by the level of quality, and I have become a fan of the series since.

I am sad that Stargirl came to an end last year. Although, I think it's better if the show did end at this current stage. I would not want to see the show rot into something worse.

NEXT TIME: Let's get Dangerous with Devil Dinosaur!

I hope you enjoyed this Star-Spangled lesson about the Stargirl series! I'll return once in a blue Moon - Girl. If you didn't know it then now you know, I'll be tackling a neat review for Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur!

[becharm-27]

Happy belated birthday, Turi Meyer!

Here are some edits inspired by quotes from episodes penned by the writer and producer.

What are your favorite quotes from Summer School chapters 3 & 9 and Frenemies chapters 6 & 12?

[lands-of-fantasy]

DCTV x The CW/WB (2001-24)

Smallville (2001–11)

Birds of Prey (2002-03)

Arrow (2012-20)

The Flash (2014-23)

iZombie (2015-19)

Supergirl (2015-21)

Legends of Tomorrow (2016-22)

Black Lightning (2018-21)

Batwoman (2019-2022)

Stargirl (2020–22)

Superman & Lois (2021-24)

Naomi (2022)

Gotham Knights (2023)

Smallville and Birds of Prey used to air on The WB, but as the network merged with UPN on 2006 to form The CW, Smallville continued its run on the new network.

Supergirl started on CBS but moved to The CW on its second season.

During its first season, Stargirl premiered its episodes on DC Universe streaming service, airing the next day on The CW. With the end of the service, the series aired its following seasons exclusively on the broadcast network.

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Out of curiousity what was the reason you began watching any of Arrowverse and later related shows?

[phoenix]

Stargirl season three, or; they're not supervillains, they just needed hugs.

[fandomnerd9602]

Courtney knocks on Y/N’s window…

Y/N: Courtney? What’s wrong?

Courtney: my disguise clothes got destroyed. Can I borrow something?

Y/N hands her their hoodie…

She puts it on…

Y/N: wow

Courtney: what?

Y/N: nothing. it’s just you look good in my clothing

Courtney blushes…

[sassylittlecanary]

No thoughts, just the iconic JSA painting/photo in live action

Smallville (2001-2011) // Stargirl (2020-2022)

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rotary

Rick Tyler / Hourman x reader

The doubt was slowly eating him up inside, enough to move to his outward motions. His hands clenched, fingers digging painfully into his palm, yet, he could not bring himself to shake the feeling free.

“Y’alright?”

You’re staring at him over the top of a book, attempting to work on some project that he isn’t quite sure of its topic. He sits across from you, eyes glued down to the table below him.

No, no he wasn’t.

Rick knew he had one last fight in him to keep himself from blurting the sentence aloud, and he begged for forgiveness for what your face would surely show if it ended up slipping.

Instead, your book falls lower, a flurry of concern in your expression, dropping the object to the table with a loud thud.

“Rick?”

It’s softer, eyeing for his attention one more time.

He looks up, and it’s hard not to notice the worry and fear that’s welled into his eyes. He’s internally fighting something, you know it.

“I know it goes without saying, but I am here for you. You know that, don’t you?”

Your hand comes across the table, reaching for the one that currently wasn’t tearing his palm to shreds.

“I know.”

It’s the first thing you’ve gotten him to say, and he finally relents, biting his bottom lip as his fingers finally fall free.

“As long as you know.”

You’re squeezing his hand, running your thumb alongside the back of his, softly moving over his knuckles as it slides back and forth.

It’s calming, if only slightly.

His anger has dwindled, he’s sure of that, it no longer consumes him from head to toe anymore.

That self doubt, though…

“So what’s on your mind, Rick?”

His left eye twitches, and he shakes his head, hand pulling free from yours and pushing his chair backwards.

He stands, shoving his hands into his jean pockets, feeling the warmth of your hold disappearing too quickly.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to pry—“

“Why?”

Rick rasps, his shoulders shrugging upwards, then they fall back into place.

“What’s the point, y/n?”

“I don’t understand, Rick, I—“

“You keep putting up with me, and all I do is push you away.”

You stand as well, going to round the table to move next to him, when your outstretched hands fall back to your sides.

“Hey,”

You whisper, taking a hesitant step forwards, praying that he wouldn’t take one backwards.

“It’s not putting up with you, Rick. It’s just being with you, you can try and push me away all you like, I’m not going anywhere.”

You’re trying to convince him, and you can tell it’s not really working, because he just sighs and leans back against the table.

“What can I do?”

“It’s not you.”

He shakes his head, forcibly pushing the thoughts away once he met your gaze.

“I’m sorry, y/n. I’m having trouble with something else, and I’m taking it out on you.”

“That’s alright.”

You shrug, hand finally coming to his arm to run your hand up and down his upper arm, smiling softly at him.

“Talk to me when you’re ready, alright?”

He can’t help the disappointment, watching you pull away and retreat back to the table, picking up your back and continuing your reading.

He will tell you, eventually. Just not now, not before he gets his mindset back into a better state.

Then, he’ll spill his guts.

[multifandom-lesbian09]

in my Mike Dugan era for real

[there-are-many-ways-to-smile]

The CW really shot itself in the foot by canceling Legends of Tomorrow, Stargirl, Nancy Drew and Kung fu. Those were some of the networks strongest shows, they all had a good amount of seasons and strong loyal fan bases.

The network only has two good shows now: All American and All American Homecoming