#February Theme

[glapplebloom]

Remember this character? Because I clearly don’t...

So Julie-Su is a character from the Archie Brand of Sonic the Hedgehog. She is currently owned by Ken Penders who is basically doing diddly squat with her as he’s focused on his Mary-Su in his yet to be released book. And I liked her when I was younger so I added her in my comics and made her into a villain. But why, her character wasn’t like that... Right?

(By SonicGal390)

That’s the thing, I don’t think I remember her character prior to my comics. In fact, the fact I made her into Juliet Suter really showed how different the two are. So what was Julie-Su really like? For the month of February, I am going to be reading her issues and see if Juliet is an improvement or a missed opportunity. This week, the Knuckles Spinoffs.

Her first appearance was in Issue 4 where it begins with a Classic Vector with realistic feet... Yikes. He is trying to get the jump on a cloaked Dark Legion Soldier who I presume is Julie-Su. And she punches Vector once and throws him to the side. So already, we see the idea of the writers preferring their OCs over the original crew. And she was going to sneak up on Knuckles if it wasn’t for this Ant OC giving him a warning.

Knuckles was having the upperhand until he realized she’s a girl and she looked to capitalize on it. Then the Ant OC saved Knuckles. After being disarmed, she explains basically that she was trying to rejoin the Legion but between it self-exploding and something making her follow Knuckles instead. Literally saying “like someone forcing their will over hers”. Just focusing on Julie-Su’s story, so ignoring how Knuckles’ papa creeps on his own son.

Well, something is happening in the Marble Garden Zone and Julie-Su joins Knux’s crew despite other’s protests. And so far it's arguing. Then they found a city all of a sudden appearing out of nowhere full of Echidnas. Then it is gone. Then an Earthquake where Julie-Su saves Knuckles from falling. Then the city returns... I’m gonna skip to the part where Julie-Su’s character is focused on.

So that’s Issue 7 where we see Julie and Knuckles talk. She’s isolated from everyone besides Knuckles because they associate her with the Dark Legion and it bums her. So Knuckles is trying to fix that. But everyone he wants to introduce her to is gone. And the plot happens. Next issue she’s back with the Legion but she’s still feeling like a stranger among them. Next issue, it is revealed she left stuff to help the Prisoned Knuckles’ friends. And when the Dark Legion goes to attack the city, she makes her allegiance clear and stops them. 

She was arrested and then, for some reason, assigned to the deputized Chaotix. Like this is two comics worth of stuff and no explanation. Issue 13-15 are the drug comics where she doesn’t really show much of a personality outside being cautious in a logical situation. Like they completely forgot she got arrested for being part of the Dark Legion. Thrown off a building. Yadda Yadda. 

So far the most interesting thing I’ve seen of her is she has a grappling hook. And it is issue 16 that she kisses Knuckles on the cheek. Despite Knux saying don’t do it again, she thinks she wants to but doesn’t know why. So apparently Echidnas have this Soul Touch thing that makes people like each other automatically. Never mind trying to build up a relationship naturally, we gotta get this ship on the waters. 

Issue 17 has her riding some weird looking horse. This guy goes up to her and choking her to death because he thinks she’s with the Dark Legion. And then 6 pages later is taking this guy to Knuckles. Sometime later talks to Knuckles’ mother, most likely warning her about what her husband did to her in the relationship. Issue 22 has her relaying information to Knuckles. 

Issue 26 has her shooting at something to blow off some steam when Knuckles ditched her last issue. Almost Yandere like. Then she decided that she needs to do something in her life since she doesn’t know what she needs to improve herself. When she thinks she needs to have more fun, a Knuckles with a belt said try on this black hat in the window. And the issue ends with her on a date with the guy.

Next issue, Knuckles is spying on Julie-Su after being teleported there for some reason. The date seemed to have gone well outside thinking she heard someone. Then Knuckles shows up and seems to be asking her to go out on a date and she looks super excited. And 28 has Knuckles’ mother seeing Julie-Su to see if she can keep him away from a certain surprise everyone else is setting up. 

Nevermind because the date turned into leading him into a Surprise Birthday Party. They dance and plan for a date next week and kiss. Issue 30 has her riding that weird looking horse again. And that’s it for Julie-Su’s appearances in the Knuckles solo run. So what is she like? You’re basic “tough chick who can do things on her own but doesn’t like Knuckles Baka.” Outside her being in a relationship with Knuckles, there’s not much of a character there.

But let’s see how next week fairs as we stick to the Pre-Penders Departure. 

[nordsea-horizons]

working on new things..☁️☁️

[k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9]

Type O Negative - Love You To Death

[wizardsisananimal]

wizard mail is now going out EVERY month on patreon. if you're interested in getting a unique sticker with a different wizard on it once a month, you can check out the wizard's patreon here and help us pick the next theme💌

there's also a discord community, minecraft server, and monthly streams for folks in the sticker tier <|:•)✌️

[skipppppy]

Happy Pokemon day!!! Everyone start drawing their gymsonas again so I’m not the odd one out

[peachcitt]

from: thirteen by @anna-scribbles

art by me :)

start from the beginning // read the november chapter // read the most recent chapter (january)

hey listen. look me in my eyes. have you read thirteen by anna scribbles. i think you need to read thirteen by anna scribbles. i think if you want your life to be forever changed you need to read thirteen by anna scribbles. i think if you are a person who is breathing and alive you need to read thirteen by anna scribbles. thank you

[isdalinarhot]

me signing up for my science fiction and fantasy class last fall: lmaooo imagine if i got to write an essay about my cosmere hot takes for this class. of course this could never happen because the cosmere is Books For Reading For Fun and not Books For Reading For School

the syllabus: during week 10 we will be reading hugo award winning novella The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson

me:

[neurotonic]

Couple of hivemind design thoughts, and first concept vs newest (?) mostly focused on what his hair should be because I am Very. Indecisive. Leaning more towards the dreadlocks right now.

Also yes I'm made aware that disco wasn't a big thing until the early 70's but it's okayyyyyy look he's a visionary he can do whatever he wants

[spamsandsuch]

since i havent posted anything gaster related in, well, idk how long but its been a long time, i decided to prolly to give an update thats been in my au for awhile but i never actually posted abt it for some reason

so instead of two gasters now theres three. Rather than following the alternative gaster route it relates more to the shard theory now. Heres some concept art i drew recently

rough info under cut

One shard is “Aster” (first; renamed Aster because just calling him wingdings got kinda old and confusing)  and while he has a shard in their soul his body is a physical vessel part of the game (aka hes like a normal lightner that can interact w/ both light and dark world. I refrain from calling it the “real world” cuz the point of utdr is that its a game). He doesnt know this though and has no prior memories after ��waking up” for the first time in the game, but they know something is up and thinks the dark worlds has something to do with it (hence why he is holding experiments relating to them). He sucks major ass though cuz he doesnt think of them or darkners as “real” and treats them as such bcuz he doesnt think their actions hold major consequences when interacting w/ darkners/darkworlds 

Second shard (middle) is currently unnamed (tho that may change) and is half physical and half part of the void (but how physical its body is fluctuates). He knows their reality is a game and is pretty content with that. He barely remembers his previous life but doesnt question it — he knows he just is, not what, why, or how. Because of that, he doesnt care what people call him because it doesnt matter much in the grand scheme of things. While knowledgable in many things, he also easily forgets things too as he sometimes has trouble recalling certain things. He also doesnt entirely understand emotions, but it knows he likes seeing or making living things happy so he is often kind to others. He is also well intentioned and genuine, but sometimes doesnt understand what may be good for others to hear. Because of this, he is willing to casually share with others the knowledge that the world is a game to the few people who know its existence, but doesnt recognize that this may be scary information to some. It is also the same gaster that convinced Jevil the world is a game.

Third one and last shard is also nameless (again, this may change) and completely part of the void—meaning, in the light and dark world he doesnt exist, but can still visit them. He cannot interact w/ anything, though, which he finds frustrating esp when observing the other two gasters. He has more memories of his previous life than the second gaster, but its still few as well as scattered—most of the time he cant make sense of them, which is also frustrating. His form is also never constant, but he struggles w/ coping with the inconsistency of his body so he tries to form like the other two gasters whenever he can to maintain his sense of self. He also knows the world is a game (for obvious reasons) but still recognizes that consequences that occur in the game have weight — whether negative or positive. As such, he has a stronger sense of judgement and morality when it comes to others but cannot act upon the majority of things because he barely exists — which is also something hes frustrated with; because he cant interact w/ the world, he concludes he’s incapable of guiding or helping others. The only other being he can actually communicate w/ is the second gaster, he later finds out though; as a result, he often sticks to hanging out with the second gaster for company and also because seeing Aster’s actions make him feel sick. Additionally, he feels a weird sense of kinship with lightners and darkners for some reason — but especially darkners. He sorta almost sees them as his children, but doesnt entirely know why. 

[braisedhoney]

OKAY GO BACK ACTUALLY—

(less vibrant ver. of narry under the cut.)

a bunch of stuff inspired by @things1do’s love bug au + current lovecore theme for valentines. happy february!

[hyper-coasters]

Initiating Gamma Exposure. Hulk Transformation: Accelerating. Do not be afraid.

[glapplebloom]

The reason I did this month…

As I said, I am a fan of alternate interpretations. If done well, we get Webby from Ducktales. If done poorly, we get Velma. The trick is knowing what to replace and what to keep. For me, as great of a job Alvin did with his take, everyone else threw what made Mecha Sonic unique in favor of Alvin’s. IDW shows just how much more there is than a villain.

And it all begins on an island. Sonic and Tails got hit by a lightning bolt and crashed their plane. Sonic wakes up with a sprained ankle in a makeshift cast. To his surprise, this island is full of discarded Badniks who defected from Eggman’s control and created their own society. Besides E-117 Sigma being the leader, the most notable of them is Mecha Sonic.

After the Events of Sonic and Knuckles, Sigma and the other Scrapniks found him. He looked torn apart and was missing an arm and a leg. Sigma did his best to repair him, leading him to the rustic red look he has now. Sigma promised Mecha a new life and it seems Mecha is appreciating that. But ever since Sonic got on the island, he’s been showing signs of glitching.

The glitches get worse as he fights Mecha Knuckles, whose Programming to beat up Sonic trumps Sigma’s attempts to make him just guard the Egg Carrier. And while he defeats Mecha Knuckles, he realizes his means of escape is through Sonic. And by through, I mean becoming. Eggman built a mind transfer device and after getting Tails Pad, plans to replace Sonic’s mind with his, leaving Sonic at best trapped in his body and at worst in Mecha Sonic’s.

Luckily for Sonic, the Scrapniks save him in time. But not soon enough as like the OVA, the two share thoughts with each other. Sonic, even with an injured leg, beats Mecha Sonic who pretty much accepted his fate. He saw himself as worthless. He failed to defeat Sonic. He failed to protect the Scrapniks. He was more than willing to die for his mistakes. But this is where Sonic’s arguments for Surge really take hold.

You give yourself value and purpose. No one else. This is what he means when bringing up Omega and Gemel. They were both built by Robotnik but despite that (even if Tails reprogrammed Gemel) they overcame that programming and became their own thing. And like them, Mecha Sonic takes those words to heart and accept’s Sonic’s help. As well as the help of Tails and the Scrapniks since Sonic’s ankle is still sprained. 

The series ends with Mecha Sonic officially removed from Robotnik's old programming and now no longer lets the past define him. He is now heading towards the future, off this island and to freedom. I frikkin love this interpretation of Mecha Sonic as it gives him more depth than any previous incarnation. It’s even superior to Metal Sonic’s OVA depiction in my opinion. He’s not a mere copy of Sonic. He’s his own being who will make a legacy of his own.

So take these words to heart. Do not be afraid to make your own interpretations. Let them experience a new Point of View. You may find even Velma’s Velma can be done better with the right people penning her.

[boosstergold]

“The only one I ever trusted, the only one I ever welcomed into my heart and soul!”

[k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9]

Sepultura - Roots Bloody Roots

[sunshineandlyrics]

So Louis was at Palmer & Co ("Prohibition style cocktail bar beneath the streets of Sydney") in the fan pics (4 February 2024). It looks really cool. x x x

[get-back-homeward]

The Beatles, Flowers, and Love

A white sport coat and a pink carnation I'm all dressed up for the dance A white sport coat and a pink carnation I'm all alone in romance

Once you told me long ago To the prom with me you'd go Now you've changed your mind it seems Someone else will hold my dreams

—A White Sports Coat (and A Pink Carnation)* (1957)

I send you flowers but you don't care You never seem to see me standing there I often wonder what you're thinking of I hope it's me and love love love

—Hello Little Girl (1957)

Follow her down to a bridge by a fountain Where rocking horse people eat marshmallow pies Everyone smiles as you drift past the flowers That grow so incredibly high

—Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds (1967)

Find me in my field of grass Mother Nature's son Swaying daisies, sing a lazy song Beneath the sun

—Mother Nature's Son (1968)

Songs that lingered on my lips excite me now And linger on my mind Leave your flowers at my door I'll leave them for the one who waits behind

—Goodbye (1968)

Some call it magic The search for the grail Love is the answer And you know that for sure Love is a flower You got to let it grow

—Mind Games (1970, 1973)

Sweep through the heather like deer in the glen Carry me back to the days I knew then Nights when we sang like a heavenly choir Of the life and the times of the Mull of Kintyre

—Mull of Kintyre (1977)

All through the summer, I have followed you around Bringing a rose for the winter that's coming Now the snow is on the ground... Love awake to the day When we can make our love awake

—Winter Rose/Love Awake (1978)

You want a love to last forever One that will never fade away I want to help you with your problem Stick around, I say Coming up, coming up, yeah Coming up like a flower Coming up, I say

—Coming Up (1979)

If you'll forgive me my little flower princess Never too late unless you can't forgive

Time is on our side Let's not waste another minute 'Cause I love you my little friend I really love you

Give me just one more chance And I'll show you, take up the dance Where we left off

—Forgive Me (My Little Flower Princess)** (1980)

After hours  Late in the bar  By a darkened corner seat  Faded flowers wait in the jar  Till the evening is complete 

—Take It Away (1981)

She sprinkles flowers in the dirt That's when a thrill becomes a hurt I know I'll never see her face She walks away from my resting place

That day is done, that day is done You know where I've gone I won't be coming back That day is done

—That Day Is Done (1988)