#I got the graphic novel of book one for Christmas

[curiosityschild]

Chapter one of book two of Animorphs - The Visitor - really left some uh permanent and visible changes on my psyche I think.

[eunnieboo]

IYHM ask replies! (1/3)

🌸 @daniluvz asked:

I am so happy, I got your book and I am excited it's finally next in my to be read pile!!!!!! I know this is way to soon to ask but will you be making another book? (I had to ask, I know you literally just came out with this one not to long ago, but I love your art and it has inspired me to continue my journey in art and graphic novel) sending all the love and well wishes❣️❣️❣️

wahhh thank you so much!!!! oh my gosh, while it's not a sequel, i AM making another book! i feel like i'm the type to keep big projects close to my chest until the moment i can reveal it to the world, but i have to confess i'm very excited about this one... AH i can't wait!

wishing you well too, i'm so excited for your journey omg!!! sending you all the luck and love in the world!!!!! 💖💖💖

🌸 @perseusrising asked:

my girlfriend and i read your book together! it was absolutely spectacular! thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful story

oh it makes me so happy when i hear about people reading it together!! especially couples! what a wonderful experience to share. thank you <3

🌸 @ggwweenn1 asked:

I work at a library and read "If you'll have me" because I saw it in our new book delivery and thought "oh hey I know them from Tumblr" and then immediately was like "ok ok where can I display this prominently so every 16 year old girl can read it!?!?!" xoxo

AHH i only want the best for everyone who works at libraries!! thank you for all your hard work!!! 😤 also OMG YES... i wish that every girl who needs this book may find it... tysm! xoxo!!

🌸 @elihoneybee asked:

my girlfriend got me iyhm for christmas im so happy thank you for this beautiful book

oh thank you so much!! ;_; i'm always so touched when i hear it's been given as a gift. i think books are such good presents! and giving them is such a sweet gesture <3

🌸 @mythicalphoenix14 asked:

I recently read your book and wanted to tell you how incredible the art was and the story.

oh my gosh. that means so much! thank you forever ♥

🌸 @animaestr0 asked:

me and my friends went to the bookstore a couple montsb back and i SAW "IF YOU'LL HAVE ME" on the shelf and i straight up screamed and yoinked it because I was late to the iyhm preorder chain and couldn't find it anywhere for a while BUT!!!! I HAVE IT NOWW WOOOOOOOOO

OMG YAYYYYYYY i'm so happy to hear that!!! YIPPEEEEE 💕💕 honestly i should've reblogged the preorder link more but i'm so slow to act and afraid of being annoying 😩 i wanna try harder next time!!

🌸 Anonymous asked:

I saw your sneak peak scene on twitter and i just fell in love with your artstyle in a heartbeat, the colors, your way of setting the scene and i just wanted to tell ya i ordered if you'll have me! ps: i'm from germany! :)

you are so wonderfully sweet oh my gosh! ;0; thank you so much for your kind words!! may it get to you safely~

🌸 Anonymous asked:

i saw iyhm in a store today! i'm in australia so i was going to buy it online but i was so moved seeing irl :') it's on my bookshelf. congrats on getting published, i'm so excited to read it!

oh my goodness, thank you! SAME every time i see it in a store, my heart skips a beat 💓 i feel very grateful to have physical copies out in the world, especially with the state of digital media preservation today... thank you again!!

🌸 @unfortunatelyem asked:

read the iyhm graphic novel in one sitting and almost cried!!! thank you for the food🙏

wahhh thank you so much for reading and enjoying!!!!

🌸 @dancingcoder28 asked:

Just wanted to tell you that I saw your book in my local library! I am so happy and excited to see it because it’s such a good book, and definitely deserves to be put out there 💜💜💜💜

AHHH yessss we love libraries!! omggg thank you so much for this lovely message, that means the world 💛💛💛💛

🌸 Anonymous asked:

HI HELLO i just wanted to let you know that my friends and i went to the big barnes and nobles in NYC recently and i recognized If You'll Have Me on display and ofc i HAD to have it so I picked it up right away and absolutely adored every page of it and thank you sososo much for giving us such a lovely story <33 it made me smile so much !!!!!!!

OMG THANK YOU AHHH!!!!! oh i wanted so much for it to make someone smile!!! T_T my dreams are coming true... i hope it felt like a warm hug <3 <3

🌸 @cosmonautchan asked:

SAW YOUR BOOK AT MY LOCAL WATERSTONES!!! IT'S SUPER COOL!!!

THANK YOU AHHH HOW WONDERFUL!!! i would love to visit a waterstones someday!!

🌸 Anonymous asked:

Hiii I'm in the middle of reading IYHM (digital version cuz I don't trust my local post office sorry 😔) and it makes me feel so uwu. I'm happy to see wlw works out there (I've read mostly mlm so far). Momo is so relatable it almost hurts, I too overthink absolutely everything. Congratulations on the release!!! Here's to many more! 🎉 🥂

totally understand omg rip 😔🙏 but yayyyy i'm so thrilled! the overthinking is so real for me too. also uwu is EXACTLY the feeling i wanted to capture 😂 the uwus and the doki dokis... i wish i had even more time to show the girls being cute and fluffy with each other! maybe next time hehe. thank you so much!!!

🌸 @hyper0bject asked:

heyyy i just got a copy of IYHM in! excited to read it, been following the mini comics for a bit now and pulled the trigger on it a couple days ago :) even just looking it over it looks super quality, print and heft! thanks!

ahh i'm so happy to hear that! thank you so much!! i'm still so pleased with how the physical copies turned out. i like paperbacks because of how they feel to hold, but i was amazed to find out the hardback has the art printed right onto the cover! i totally wasn't expecting it. ty again! :>

🌸 Anonymous asked:

I just wanted to let you know I remember seeing art of momo and PG when I was in seventh grade (the "you're the cute one" art) and today I saw them on the cover of a book at my library and I almost couldn't believe it!!! I finished it within that same afternoon, and I gotta say I'm so happy you were able to publish these girls. I love them to bits. keep up the amazing work!!!

omg it's been so long since i drew that!! it's amazing that you remembered them and that they came back to you like this!!! thank you so much aw... this is so incredibly sweet... i wish i had more words to say thank you <33

🌸 @lemonbaristas asked:

Happy book birthday!!! 🎉

thank you so much!!! 🥺💕

part 2 is on its way~

[lou-struck]

Passing the Time

Satan x reader

W.C: 1.5k

~While out running some holiday errands, your path is interrupted by one of the longest lines you have ever seen in your life. 

Of course, the night before Asmodeus' holiday fashion show. Beel had to go and accidentally spill hellfire hot sauce all over the vest he is supposed to wear. With the fifth born already way too stressed out over the big event, you took the liberty of taking the stained and slightly singed garment to the dry cleaners before they close for the night.

The fall Devildom air carries a biting chill as you walk through the crowded square. Lights twinkle from the shop windows as demons pass by you busily. The narrow walkway has you pulling the garment bag closer to your chest to make weaving through the streets much easier. 

It works like a charm until you come across a long line of Demons, witches, and creatures alike that cut through the pavement. 

Although you really should hurry, curiosity gets the better of you, and you decide to follow the line to see where it leads. Walking parallel to the enchanted velvet rope, you make it to the bookstore, where several muscled security guards stand at the entrance. Their scaly arms crossed over their chests as they stand guard over the closed doors. 

Judging from the chalkboard sign on the ground, it looks like there is to be a meet and greet at the shop in a few hours with some kind of author. You aren't familiar with their name, but judging by the line that has nearly doubled in size in the five minutes you have been walking, they must be fairly popular.

You want to learn more about the event, but a quick glance at the large clock tower tells you that you only have a few minutes left to make it to the dry cleaners. 

You are just about to leave, a head of bright blonde hair gets your attention. 

Satan stands on the other side of the rope near the beginning of the line; the sight makes you smile to yourself because, of course, Satan would be here with an armload of books. 

You approach the book-loving Avatar of Wrath; he sees you, and his features go from bored to delighted. "Hello, Mc; what brings you here?"

"I saw the line and got curious," you admit, "Quite the turnout today."

"Indeed, but I have to admit I'm actually not here for myself this time around," he says, holding out the stack of books in his arms so you can get a better look at them. Upon closer inspection they are bound graphic novels. You remember Levi gushing about that particular series not too long ago. 

"Those are for Levi, aren't they?" you gush, watching as embarrassed blush blooms on the Avatar of Wrath's face. He can be such a softie sometimes.

"For Christmas," he relents, rubbing the back of his neck. "I wanted to get these collector's editions signed, but the event doesn't start for a few more hours, so I'm just waiting it out." He shows you the stack of books in his arms excitedly. "I'm glad I got here when I did, but all this waiting is a bit tedious." 

"I have to stop real quick at the dry cleaners, but I could come and wait with you after?" You offer, holding out the bag for him to see. You can only imagine how bored he will be standing in line for so long.

His smile is as radiant as the evening star, but he shakes his head, pulling another book out of the bag at his side. "Although that would be wonderful, I did bring my own entertainment. I'll just read until the signing starts."

"That's smart, "you say, thankful that Satan has something to tide him over. Although Beel is the sin of gluttony, no one can devour a novel like Satan can. "and then, when you are done you can just go inside the bookstore and buy a new one as a reward."

"Precisely." He beams, a soft blush on his cheeks as he imagines buying even more books for his hoard. "I knew you would understand the method to my madness. Just in case, I do have a few novels downloaded on my DDD, but I simply hate reading books on screens. I would much rather have the weight of a real book in my hands."

The clock in the square chimes, and you see that it is A quarter till six; the dry cleaners close in 15 minutes, so you have to get a move on.

"Let me guess, you have to get going?" the demon notes, sounding a bit disappointed.

"I do, but I'll see you later, okay?" Turning and waving a quick goodbye to the demon who will be standing in that line for quite a while.

~

It's been a few hours, and after you made it to the dry cleaners, you decided to walk around some of the shops, admiring the beautifully festive window displays, and take yourself out on a little Christmas shopping date.

Although you had no intention of spending Grimm on yourself today, sometimes the universe clearly had other plans. A little bag of nonessentials swings in your grasp as you pass the bookstore, once again finding Satan in line. His nose deep in his book in the same spot you had left him in. "Satan?" You call, trying to get his attention to no avail.

Stepping closer, you wave your hands in front of him. But he still does not register your presence. His book must be amazing because he is completely zoned out to the world around him. It's a miracle no one tried to pickpocket him.

"Satan?" you say again, this time placing your hand between his face and the book. He steps back startled, his wide green eyes softening when they land on you.

"Oh, Mc." He says embarrassedly. "I didn't see you there, I hope you weren't standing there long. Were you able to make it to the cleaners?"

"I did, and then I went and did some more shopping. You remove the box of muffins you picked out at a small bakery. "Don't these look great? I thought they would be nice to have with breakfast tomorrow since we will all be busy getting ready for Asmo's show."

He regards the pastries with his intelligent gaze. "They do look delicious; I think everyone will appreciate the gesture." he stops and looks at your other bags, "you must've been very efficient with your shopping today."

"I'm not sure what you mean," you say feeling more than a bit confused at his word choice. If anything, you feel like you wasted a lot of time shopping and wandering aimlessly through the decorated streets. "It's been a few hours.

"Has it?" he says with wide eyes. "Wow, time really flies. It looks like the doors will be opening soon if you would like to wait with me."

"Excus~" The demon behind you starts to object, but all it takes is a quick glare from Satan to have it shrinking away cowardly.

You slip under the rope and shoot a quick apologetic glance at the lesser demon. "I won't be getting any books signed, So think of it like I'm not even here."

They mumble but don't object. And you continue standing with Satan

"Thank you for waiting with me, Mc," he beams. "Reading is a great way for me to pass the time, but I have a tendency to get a little distracted. If you hadn't gotten my attention, I probably would've missed the signing event."

There is a little pain behind those last words, and you get the feeling that he is speaking from experience. "It's no problem at all; it's nice to get to spend a bit of extra time with you like this. How was the book?"

Asking him about books is like catnip to the demon; his features are overtaken by joy as he places the heavy book into your hand. "It's wonderful; the plot is unique, and all the characters seem to be enhanced by their fatal flaws. You must read it once I am through with it. 

"Then I will definitely have to give it a read, but I feel like at this point my TBR list is longer than a novel at this point. 

"Only one Novel?" he laughs, "I suppose I'll have to give you more recommendations then. But all jokes aside,  this one really should get moved up to the top of the list." 

"It's that good?" you exclaim in disbelief.

"Indeed, I think I will pick up the rest of the series after we get those books signed for Levi. Perhaps we can read them together."

"I would love that," you say, never being one to turn down one of his book recommendations. 

He looks completely over the moon, "wonderful, I love getting to share all these different worlds with you."

"Wherever you want to go, I will read along with you."

The Bookstore doors open wide, and the security begins to slowly let the crowd funnel inside the bookstore for a moment with the author. 

"It looks like we just have a little bit longer to wait," you say with a slight shiver in your voice as some cold wind cuts through you.

"Truly, I don't mind at all. I doubt standing in line would be half as enjoyable with anyone else." He says, taking your hand; the moment your hands touch his, the cold around you seems to disappear.

Tagging: @pixelcafe-network

[sorinethemastermind]

Fluffcember 2024: Slippery | Rayllum & Sorvus & Clauderry Callum is determined to ask Rayla to be his girlfriend this Winter Break. But if he can't even start a fire, how is he supposed to create the perfect moment? Soren has decided to stay on campus this Christmas, but with Rayla and Callum as his only company, he's starting to feel like a third wheel. Except maybe it's not just the three of them left on campus after all. Meanwhile Claudia is trying to have a nice Christmas with her family, but maybe her family isn't at home...

 Callum had been very distracted lately. Which wasn’t that odd, really. He was usually thinking about school or art or some other boring thing like history. Rayla shivered, and it wasn’t because of the cold.

 And when he wasn’t busy with any of that or one of his myriad other activities - like book clubs or webcomic creation - he was always scampering off to go and work on something he refused to tell her about. (She’d found royal icing on the ceiling of the kitchen one time and assumed it was him, but that unfortunately didn’t clue her in to what we were working on, it was just further confusing.) Or they were hanging out with Soren.

 And while Rayla did Soren, and she did like that Callum had all these hobbies and interests (it was actually really cute when he geeked out over some new graphic novel or whatever it was) she also missed spending time just the two of them.

 So that was why she’d dragged him out into the frigid dusk and insisted they go on a walk. He kept glancing over at her as they went, distracted in a different kind of way. She smiled at him and enjoyed watching his cheeks and nose go a little redder.

 “So, what you thinking about?” she asked him, kicking a chunk of snow off the sidewalk. “You’ve been all scatterbrained lately. Even more than usual. Got something on your mind?”

 “Uh, no?” he said, quickly. “Me? Have something on my mind? Why would I have something on my mind? You know me. No thoughts up there. None at all. Hahahaha.”

 He gave her the weirdest, most awkward smile she’d ever seen in her life.

 “Callum, you are the weirdest, most awkward person I have ever met in my life.” she told him. 

 “In a charming way?”

 “Fortunately for you, yes.” she said, planting a quick kiss on his cheek. His face turned a yet deeper shade of red, nearly matching his scarf. “You know I-”

 Her feet slipped out from under her and what she’d been about to say morphed into a shouted curse as she tumbled backwards and- 

 Into Callum’s arms.

 “You okay?” he asked, leaning over her, face so close their noses were practically touching. It was her turn to feel the heat rush to her face.

 “Yeah. Yeah, thanks. I’m okay.”

 He could have helped right her and get her back on her feet, but instead he just stayed there, hands against her back, holding her up. And she didn’t really mind.

 “You gotta be careful, the sidewalks can be really icy and-”

 She grabbed his scarf, pulling him down for a quick kiss. Then another, not so quick kiss. And then they tumbled to the ground and into the snow for another, also not so quick kiss.

 When they broke apart they were laughing and covered in snow, the cold seeping through their clothes and making them both shiver.

 “I was trying to stop you from falling in the snow, you know.” Callum said, but he didn’t really seem to mind it.

 “Yeah, and I was trying to make you fall in the snow.” Rayla replied, helping him to his feet. “But now I’m really cold, so why don’t we cut this walk short and go back to your room.”

 “What about your room?”

 She turned back to him, pointing at the building behind him. “But Callum, my room is all the way on the other side of the campus. Yours is right there.”

 “Yeah, but… it’s just a mess right now and-”

 She stuck her hands on her hips. “Callum. Do you want me to get hypothermia or not?”

 “Okay, okay. My room it is.” he said with a sigh, turning to lead her inside.

 They trudged up the stairs, tracking snow with them, and Callum let her inside. His room wasn’t messy at all. Well, not messy for Callum. It was messy by Rayla’s standards. Or by most people’s, really.

 “It’s not that bad.” she told him, taking off her wet shoes and socks and leaving them by the radiator to dry. 

 “Yeah, I guess not.” he said, rubbing the back of his head. But he was still watching her anxiously. 

 She glanced around, and that’s when she saw it; the sketchbook lying open on his bed. And staring at her from the front page was… her.

 She crossed to it and picked it up, leafing through the pages carefully. “Callum, what is this?”

 “It was just a little something I was making for you.” he shifted from foot to foot, not quite meeting her eyes. “I didn’t even know if you’d like it.”

 “Callum is this… every date we’ve ever been on?”

 “Uhm, actually, it starts with the first time I saw you.” he glanced away. “I know it’s stupid, you don’t have to-”

 “Callum, you are the biggest, sappiest dork I have ever met.” she got up, laying the sketchbook carefully back onto the bed and crossing the room. “I love it.”

 “Really?” he stared at her, the beginnings of a smile tugging at his lips. 

 “Really.” she kissed him, enjoying the feeling of that smile against her mouth. 

 He wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer. And she was cold, and covered with snow, and the heat in his room didn’t work that well. But he was warm and she leaned into him, letting that warmth fill her up as well.

 “No one’s ever really done anything like that for me before.” she admitted into the small space left between them. He closed the gap.

 “Well they should, because you deserve it. Rayla you are the kindest, funniest, bravest person I have ever met.”

 “I’m not brave.” she laughed.

 “Yes, you are.” he insisted. “Do you remember that guy, Kasef?”

 Rayla’s expression darkened. “Yeah. I remember him. He was a jerk.”

 “He spent every class making fun of me, or knocking me around, and I didn’t do anything about it. And then the one time he did it in front of you, you went up to him and told him off. You scared him so bad he hasn’t done it since. Not even once.”

 “Callum, that’s awful-”

 “That’s not the point.” he said “The point is that you didn’t even know me yet. And you still stood up for me. Even though he was bigger than you, and his Dad is one of the teachers, and all his friends were there. Cause you’re brave. And you're selfless. You’re the most wonderful person I’ve ever met.”

 Rayla tucked a strand of hair back behind her ear, feeling her face grow warm. She didn’t really know what to say to that, so she just kissed him instead and hoped he knew that he was the most wonderful person she’d ever met, too. 

[c4tto626]

i got myself a two-part graphic novelization of one of my absolute favourite books and the other day i wrapped them to gift to myself for christmas and my mom's husband keeps being pissy about how that's "not how christmas is supposed to be" and "it's just weird" like. calm down my guy lmao

anyways normalize just buying yourself a gift. it's fine and good 👍

[skullshoal]

ten people id like to get to know better

tagged by @starsnot

last song: Do or Die by Magnolia Park

favorite color: Geen

last book: A court of mist and fury by sarah j maas. sorry

last movie: Sonic 2??

last TV show: The Great Pottery Throwdown everyone watch this show

sweet/savory/spicy: savory but I like spicy and sweet too

relationship status: Married

last thing i searched: owlhouse basilisk

current obsession: dont really have one rn. Unicornos by proxy of my spouse going crazy for them.

looking forward to: the end of the year

favorite drink: idrk one time when i was a kid my gma got me a peppermint mint hot chocolate from a star bucks in a target during christmas season and I'm still chasing that high

song playing on a loop in your head 24/7: Life by Mother Mother

current favorite character: I DONT HAVE ONE RN AND THATS MY PROBLEMMMMMMMMMMMM

fun activity you would like to get into: CLAY

last video game: borderlands 3 or the sims 4 i dont remember if i played it last night or not

last comic/graphic novel: Tiger Tiger

Ten people: ummmmm @plaidypus @seeyouguyslater @countthelions @scragon @findinglaurie @saeriibon @peppermint-prince @starlightknight any mutuals just act like I tagged you <3

[thenightling]

What happened with Disney and The Graveyard book?

A post has started to circulate about Disney and Neil Gaiman. Please note that part of this post, discussing The Graveyard Book, is based on hearsay and rumor from inside Disney so if I get anything wrong, feel free to correct me. on it.

So what is Neil Gaiman talking about? Well, first, Bob Iger claims the reason The Marvels (Latest Marvel movie) did poorly is because there wasn't enough executive oversight. Infamously creative people are shackled by HOW MUCH Disney executives oversee films. The scripts are so "Plastic" and so pasteurized, so combed over by inclusivity and sensitivity readers, and audience-demographic-experts, and Chinese censors, that dialogue no longer feels organic and you end up with these shallow, depthless, paint-by-numbers films like Wish. Now on to The Graveyard book. The Graveyard Book is a novel by Neil Gaiman that is essentially The Jungle Book but set in a graveyard. It has been published as a novel and graphic novel. Most of the characters are ghosts (except the human child). Oh, and Silas. Silas is a vampire in case the MANY clues Neil Gaiman tried to give you weren't clear enough. (Special diet, nocturnal, won't enter a home without an invitation, very pale, not living or dead...) Disney might need to idiot-proof that one if they ever do adapt it since I keep coming across adult people who don't realize Silas is a vampire...

Anyway, some years ago Henry Selick was working on a stop motion film for Disney and Pixar. Henry Selick was the director of the stop motion film adaptation of Tim Burton's children's book / poem. The Nightmare before Christmas. Henry Selick also made the stop motion animated film Coraline, which is an adaptation of another novel by Neil Gaiman (Not for Disney). When Neil Gaiman sold Disney the rights to adapt The Graveyard Book it was understood that he wanted it to be a stop motion animated feature directed by Henry Selick and probably the team that did Nightmare before Christmas.

Though Neil Gaiman doesn't seem to be much of a fan of Tim Burton (whom he seems to consider more style than substance) he has a fondness and respect for Henry Selick. And he liked Henry Selick's adaptation of his Coraline novel. This deal was made roughly twelve-years-ago. Disney proceeded to cancel Henry Selick's in-production film, which was more than half complete. Henry Selick left Disney and got a shiny new deal with Netflix, where he made Wendell and Wild. So where did that leave The Graveyard book? Without Henry Selick there it fell into limbo as yet another property Disney was just sitting on. In 2021 / 2022 Disney claimed they had greenlit the film adaptation of The Graveyard Book but nothing much came of it. In late 2022 Neil Gaiman said he was not involved with whatever Disney was doing with it. (Source: Screen Rant article dated January 31st, 2021). Now here it is 2023 and there has been no announcement of casting or even what style of animation the film will be in.

And that's the current state of things with Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book film adaptation.

[absoluteocellibehavior]

Tag Game for “People I’d Like to Get to Know Better”! Tagged by the lovely, beautiful @bizarreohmart <3

Last song: “Blonde Dynamite” by Caravan Palace. Man, I love me some Electroswing and their new album Gangbusters Melody Club is *chef’s kiss*.

Favorite color: Purple. No question. It’s a good color!! Can you blame me??

Last book: Gosh it’s been so long since I’ve pleasure read but I believe it was “Thirteen Storyes” by Jonathan Sims! I’m also going to make a plug for my absolute favorite book series “The Shadowhunter Chronicles”. I have all the books and OUGH!! Those are good!

Last Movie: “The Boondock Saints”! GOSH, that was good!! Highly recommend!

Last TV Show: Me and the fam are working through season two of Arcane at the moment! I am sobbing! I am not ok! We’re sooooo chillin- *sobs*

Sweet/Savory/Spicy: SPICY!! I think it’s usually sweet for me but we had Cajun for Thanksgiving and I’m in the mood :]

Relationship Status: Taken >:D

Last Thing I Searched: Ah, let’s see… “Jewish prayer times”! Can you tell that Holy Ghosts religion sharing has been on my mind? HA!

Current Obsession: Speaking of which, Malevolent!! Specifically this Malevolent and TMA AU that lives in the realm of me and my friend’s discord chat. That and now a Malevolent/Critical Role crossover. So, Malevolent in general! I’ve pretty much been living in that Discord server and was even featured on the most recent Malevolent Autopsy! Yay!

Looking Forward To: End of the semester! Christmas villages! Seeing long distance friends! Sharing a Blood and Sand with my friend on her 21st! Malevolent gift exchange!

Favorite Drink: DR PEPPER CREAM SODA IS A GUILTY PLEASURE!! OH IT’S GOOD. But a nice Old Fashioned for special occasions <3

Song Playing on Loop in Your Head 24/7: “Experience” by Ludovico Einaudi. That song has inspired countless stories for many years now. It’s beautiful…

Current Favorite Character: Just one?! I’ll give you two. The partners: Charlie Dowd and Roland Cummings! I’m still listening to Malevolent and I’m working my way through Harlan’s first Call of Cthulhu campaign. I’m in denial about both of them. They’re in the Waylay sharing a Moscow Mule and Old Fashioned and you cannot convince me otherwise (this is a fanfic I’m planning on writing too).

Fun Activity You’d Really Like to Get Into: Book binding!! I think it’d be so neat. I’ve got this hand bound journal that I sketch in and it’s one of my favorite things. I’d love to learn leather work and how to make your own paper! This just combines those two in a perfect way.

Last Video Game: Played? Stardew Valley! I will marry Harvey or Sam come hell or high water. Now, watched about eight hours of lore videos over? Faith: The Unholy Trinity. Horrifying game. Delicious lore. SO good. Father Garcia, my beloved <3.

Last Comic/Graphic Novel: Truthfully, it was the garbage, totally inaccurate comic called “Samson: Judge of Israel” for my Old Testament class but I don’t wanna talk about that unless you want me to rant about modern Christians reading Jesus into the Old Testament where He shouldn’t be read into (*rasa frasas in Catholic Religion Major*). I will say that the art was stunning in it though. The last one I read out of choice was Blue Exorcist! I don’t think I’m caught up with it anymore but that is my favorite manga of all time! Father Shiro Fujimoto, my beloved <3

(Did I just “my beloved” two priest characters back to back? That wasn’t purposeful! You know, while we’re at it, Father Oscar Malevolent and Father Edwin Burroughs TMA, my beloved <3)

As for tagging!! My dearests @rightpastnowhere , @vee-lociraptor , and @rosesofenvy !! I’d love to hear from you! No pressure at all though <3

[narwhal-butterfly]

Okay so the Christmas before covid hit my aunt got me the Nimona graphic novel and I loved it I still love it and when I tell you I squealed when I saw Netflix was making a movie, I squealed like I squealed, I was/am very excited

(Not part of this movie but I love that this movie is how I learned that the author of Nimona, one of the creators of Steven Universe, and the creator of She-ra(all of which I love) is trans, well looks like I'm going to go cover up their deadname on my book when I go back to my mom's house lol)

So y'all are getting my live reactions

(spoilers under cut off)

I have only watched 4 minutes into this movie and just EEEEEEEEE like they gave Ballister the biggest sad cat eyes you ever did see and he and Ambrosius are so gay and aasssahhhhhhhhfggggggdybeufbeusl

Okay I hate all of the knight (except Ballister and Ambrosius)

"You think I'm her favorite?" Yes ofc you are, you sweet little sad cat man

Eeeeeeee Ballister and Ambrosius are so fucking cute(this is probably gonna be 90% of this post lol)(edit: I was wrong)

Awww they're all cheering for him ❤❤❤❤ "Let a new era of heros begin with you" awwwww

OH FUCK SAD CAT MAN JUST KILLED THE FUCKING QUEEN WTF WTF WTF

OH SHIT AMBROSUIS JUST FUCKING CUT HIS ARM OFF WTF

OH SHIT WTF IS HAPPENING IT WAS SO HAPPY AND GAY AND CUTE

EEEEE NIMONA MY BELOVED BABY

Ooooh cool robot arm

EEEE baby has found one of her gay dads YIPPIE

"Sick arm. Did it bleed a lot? Did they let you keep the old one?" I love her, she is so fucking weird/pos

"-Then we rise like a firy phoenix from the ashes ro overthrow the government!" YESSSS down with the government!!!!

"This guy looks extremely punchable." "You're right. He is actually punchable." father and gender-fluid child bonding<3

They took his arm >:(

Aww he's going sad little cat mode;-;

Oh no Ambrosius thinks Ballister really killed the Queen ;-;

Baby is shape-shifting and I love her

Ballister sliding in on his face well Nimona is doing all of these cool tricks is the best thing ever

Nimona making her dad breakfast tacos and being unintentionally loud in the kitchen is just adorable and really shows how much of a kid she actually is

She tried to clean up the house well he was asleep awww(well more accurately she tried to make the house more of an evil lair but it's still cute)

"You're a mo-" "what? Marsupial? Mariachi? 🤌Meatball?🤌" I love her

Uh oh baby's got ✨️trauma✨️

"Why are you helping me?" Oh okay then;-; "Because I'm bored." Bullshit "And everybody hates you too." Oh ;_;

"But I'm not a girl. I'm a shark. *teeth click(×2)*" same

Ballister is such a tired dad

Ballister is such a tired dad (but now at a train station)

"He hates freestyle jazz." Pffff but also Awww

Ambrosius hair smells like lavender, alrighty then, but why are you smelling his hair Todd? that's a little fruity/hj

Uh oh the Director knows Nimona

The cereal ad is adorable lmao

"I just think it'd be easier if you were a girl." "Easier to be a girl? You're hilarious." I mean she's not wrong

Ooooh we're getting her backstory!!!! Oh nvm lmao, I love her lol

"And now, you're a boy." " I am today." Mood

Nimona attacking the Squire well Ballister's trying not to get caught as some lady's trying to sell him a car is just beautiful

He is so her dad and I love it

She's so trans and I love her

"Who would protect Todd?" No one, Todd sucks

OH MY GODS, IT WAS THE DIRECTOR WHAT THE HELL????

"Arm-chopping is not a love language!" Nimona I get that you are trying to protect your dad from an unhealthy relationship but in this case it is

Ambrosius no! babyboy do not talk to The Director, she is literally the problem!!!!

"The man I love,-" oh ;-;

Oh my gods, he's jealous of Nimona, no sweetheart, she is not your replacement, she is your new child

Uh oh babyboy's having a breakdown internally

Nimona defending Ballister is so cute

Also the director calling Nimona a 'miscreant, whispering in his ear' as she whispers into Ambrosius' ear is just 😗🤌*chef's kiss*

"It doesn't matter. You shouldn't need proof. You know I'm not a murderer." why must you hurt me like this? I just wanted to watch a movie ;-;

The lovers are fighting and Ballister defending Nimona and that's adorable but also heartbreaking

Nooooo, not the babies(Ballister and Nimona)

Oh my gods she turned into the fucking dragon from the cereal ad

Oh sweetheart, you're not a monster ;-;

"I don't what's scarier the fact that everyone in this kingdom wants to run a sword through my heart... or that sometimes, I just wanna let 'em." oh sweetie :(

Her dad is taking her away to somewhere better I'm crying oh my gods ;-;

YESSSSS AMBROSIUS STAND UP FOR YOUR BOY

Ma'am I don't give a fuck about your nightmares

Oh my gods she just stabbed him what the fuck, you bitch

Thank the gods it was just Nimona acting lmao but yes show the kingdom!!!

Oh my gods they're playing Monopoly I love them she is so his kid and he is so her dad

He sees to her reaction to him being freaked out about her breathing fire and then calls it 'metal' I just- I- eeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhh ;-;

Awwww they're dancing and she's a shark for some reason lol

Aww they're watching scary movies

Oh no baby's having a nightmare :(

"You're safe." Awww "we're home." AWWWWW ;-;/pos

Aww Ballister and Ambrosius are going on a nachos date

Awww Ambrosius believes him

Nimona did not set him up sir, the Director is lying to you, Nimona is a sweet and innocent baby who has done no wrong, well actually she's done a lot of wrong but I don't care she's a sweet innocent baby

Ambrosius ily but do not make him choose between you and his child

Uh oh, what's Todd doing?

Sir, no that is your child, stop yelling at her please;-;

Oh fuck it's Todd

Oh my gods are we getting Nimona's backstory? oh my gods we're getting baby's backstory

Awww her and Gloreth were friends <333

Awwwww she had a crush on Gloreth

Uh oh the other people are scared of her

Oh nooo, oh baby ;-;

Uh ooh

UH OH, baby went Godzilla mode

Oh no she's hurt :(

Anndddd Ambrosius is finally getting how fuck this is

Oh baby :(

"I don't what scarier the fact that everyone in this kingdom wants to run a sword through my heart... or that sometimes, I just wanna let 'em." Oh honey noo :(( ;-;

Oh thanks the gods, her dad stopped her

"I see you, Nimona. And you're not alone." Ooooooh eeeeeeeehh ;-;

YEESSSS BABY'S SAVING THE CITY!!!!

OH FUCK IS SHE OKAY?

OH FUCK HER DAD'S MAKING THE SAD LITTLE CAT EYES AGAIN

Oh, okay, I'm crying now

Oh I'm not okay

Oh my gods, oh my gods oh my gods, she's (maybe(hopefully)) okay

AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH SHE'S OKAY!!!! THANK FUCK

[doshmanziari]

Hey, everyone.

In 2022, I wrote and illustrated a short comic book which I published and sold copies of at that year’s MICE. Entitled Adyton, it was a brief exploration of what I'd very loosely call the close encounter phenomenon, with an emphasis on the abduction aspect. Since then, I’ve wanted to expand on the book; but, as is usual for me, I have to ruminate on something for a long while until embarking on the project feels right. This recently happened, and I’ve decided to entitle what I intend to be my first complete and long-form graphic novel Can You See Behind the Moon? I’m not going to say where the title comes from, and will leave it to those who are more familiar with some of the paranormal literature to recognize its origin.

Over the years, I’ve made sputtering attempts at other graphic novels, but the lack of a clear narrative direction for one doomed it to oblivion (Underbrickers), while the creative momentum of the other seemed bound to a very particular timeframe (Grim Synergy). Differently, I see this project as encompassing ideas which, to varying degrees, are present within my mind every day, or every other day, and I do think it can be sustained by that persistence. If I were forced to speak in very general and perhaps reductive terms about Can You See Behind the Moon?, it is my attempt to explore possibilities implied by close encounters in a way which emphasizes a deep and occulted relationship humanity appears to have with itself, the cosmos, and what one might term the evolutionary impulse.

The first four pages you see here (not counting the cover) are recreations of Adyton’s first six pages. As should be apparent, the narrative is not linear. Like Adyton, the plot sometimes progresses according to visual resonances which can also be interpreted as conceptual resonances. For instance, the as-yet-unnamed young man’s finger-gun gesture becomes the transitional point for a reference to the so-called Kelly-Hopkinsville encounter, wherein guns figured prominently, and unusually.

To be clear, this work has been done very quickly, in the interest of submitting it to relevant publishers as proof-of-concept material, and so that I’m able to maintain a pace of a couple of pages every two or three days (while also producing “fine art” for gallery shows, to say nothing of various other side projects). But I also like the roughness of the drawings, and the color of the newsprint paper… so, the making of these has also carried with it pleasure and occasional surprise at the results. Since I’ve decided to work within a limited palette, I’m relying heavily upon the linework.

For Christmas last year, my partner — somewhat regretfully — got me a comic book about UFOs published the same year by Dark Horse. I write “somewhat regretfully” because she didn’t really like the look of it; and when I received it I had to agree: the art is so simplistic, mundane, and ugly that I don’t think I’ll ever do more than skim some of the pages (the author also seems to have only done the bare minimum of research regarding Betty and Barney Hill’s case). But I’ve used the book as a point of motivation: surely, if something that bland could get green-lit by a fairly well-known comics publisher, then my work stands a chance.

Another one of my particularities is that I tend to get through projects more quickly when I don’t assign their completion an arbitrary date, and also when I don’t make myself beholden to publicizing all of the progress. I don’t intend on making a Kickstarter or anything for this — unless it becomes necessary — so I’m not sure when I’ll be prepared to share more. But, the time will come.

Anyway — even if there’s not much here yet, thanks for looking!

[baryshnikov]

People I would like to get to know better

got tagged by @kerowob to do this little questionnaire. i looove talking abt myself

last song: “new millennium cyanide christ” - meshuggah. i have just been listening to my top songs of 2024 playlist on loop for the last few weeks 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

favorite color: crimson red hex code #DC143C

last book: oh fuck. umm the last book i read cover to cover was night shift by stephen king in like february 2020. the last book i have read a piece of was the coconut children by vivian pham. i have been meaning to read this book for years and still have not done it and it’s eating me alive

last movie: everything everywhere all at once (2022)

last tv show: i think the last tv show i watched an ep from was sex and the city? carrie needs to get the fuck over big. she pisses me off bad

sweet/savory/spicy: i’m a savory man all the way. i can have sweet and spicy as accents to things but at the end of the day i need sodium to live

relationship status: @kaworusfag and i are going to celebrate our one year anniversary next month :)))

last thing i searched: “crimson red hex code”

current obsession: texas hold’em for whatever reason. i have been itching to play poker for weeks but it remains out of my reach

looking forward to: christmas day at this disneyworld resort im staying at rn. if that makes me sound cringe i dont give a fuck

favorite drink: all time? dr pepper. but the pleasures of a no-frills iced coffee with simple syrup and half and half have been enchanting me lately

song playing on a loop in your head: there’s like one snippet of “squabble up” by kendrick lamar i’ve had stuck in my head since like yesterday afternoon and i can’t get it out

current favorite character: fuck i have no clue. paul dano’s riddler maybe. or miranda from satc. luigi mangione. i don’t fucking know.

fun activity you would like to get into: i wish i knew how to play the drums. or that someone would play texas hold’em with me.

last video game: hearthstone 😔 unless you count the cribbage app i have on my phone as a video game in which case it’s that

last comic/graphic novel: i think i read “the riddler: year one” on some pirated website a couple months ago and it was pretty good!

uhhh. i’ll tag @kaworusfag @koopstar @homestyletrixie @godshottestmistake uhhhh. anyone else who wants to do it i guess.

[queershakespeare]

tagged by @damejoansutherland thank u!!

last song: new life by depeche mode

fav color: red

last book: accidental darlings by crystal jeans, i picked it up at the library cause the cover looked cool and was bitterly disappointed instead

last movie: conclave at the cinema (one of my fave films this year!)

last tv show: the great british sewing bee

sweet/savory/spicy: savoury i think salt is the greatest invention on planet earth

relationship status: t4t bliss <3

last thing i searched: orange slice garland, planning some festive diy if i have time next week

current obsession: im currently listening to every single song that depeche mode has released so that i can make the ultimate depeche mode playlist

looking forward to: going to visit my parents for christmas next week

fav drink: cawfee, got a fancy espresso machine for my birthday recently and im making very good use of it

song playing 24/7: god gave me feet for dancing by the ezra collective, immaculate jazz-esque vibes

current fav character: obsessed with whatever is going on between keira knightley and ben whishaw's characters on black doves right now

fun activity you would like to get into: pottery but i dont have time/money right

last video game: replaying strange horticulture but im evil now

last comic/graphic novel: on vol 5 of dungeon meshi cause i really loved the anime

tagging @thepucegoose @mousemarner @bleeding-pomegranate @magnificentmoose @betweentheheavesofstorm @drugstoreperfumedotmp3

[autumn-foxfire]

ten people id like to get to know better

tagged by @sleepykittties

last song: If I die young by The Band Perry

favorite color: Orange!!

last book: I started my collection of Sherlock Holmes stories but I haven't got very far yet T-T

last movie: A horror movie, the Deliverance, but I didn't finish it.

last TV show: Criminal Minds. It's pure copaganda but you can't deny it's an interesting watch.

sweet/savory/spicy: THIS IS HARD. It depends on the day but I am a person who enjoys sweet food. But savory and spicy is so nice too.

relationship status: Taken <3

last thing i searched: The name of the song I last listened too because it was an anime AMV it was from.

current obsession: Genshin Impact and Detective Conan/Magic Kaito. I love Tartaglia and Zhongli and Kaito and Shinichi so much.

looking forward to: Christmas! I have a lot of gifts I'm excited to give to people!

favorite drink: I don't know? I usually drink water to be honest. I like orange juice.

song playing on a loop in your head 24/7: ...I blame my boyfriend for this but that song that goes bum biddy as he keeps playing it to mess with me.

current favorite character: You're asking me to choose? I can't. It's the four I've listed above.

fun activity you would like to get into: Honestly? I'd like to get back into walking and hiking. I stopped due to my feet but with the proper treatment I can fix them so I'd love to return to those activities.

last video game: Stardew Valley! I've been replaying it again.

last comic/graphic novel: Not read one recently.

I'll tag @glaciesdraco, @scentedluminarysoul, @merlinsniece, @mercurymiscellany

[toomuchracket]

Matty would make such an effort with reader’s brother. I think her brother is like at least 5 years younger than her so Matty is very protective of him. He treats him like one of the guys back stage so he isn’t left out; is always up for playing football in the garden of your family home; buys him cool shit that he knows he’ll like; they talk about video games. When reader and Matty stay at her family home over Christmas/ a holiday period, she comes home one evening to find Matty and her brother chilling on the sofa, laughing like mates, watching TV. And they both look up at her like ‘hey!’ and then resume their conversation. Like Matty is proper laughing and they seem like real friends. And it’s everything to her!!

awwwww yeah!! like (thinking about my own brother here) yeah he's younger and pretty quiet and you're interested to see how he and matty will get along. thinking they're both a bit tentative at the start, but then your brother brings up a funny anecdote about you when you were younger and matty just cackles and says "wait until you hear what she did last week", and before you know it they're bonding over taking the piss out of you (lovingly). and then one of them asks the other something about themselves, and that kick-starts a proper heart-to-heart getting to know each other convo; they're as close as childhood best friends in about ten minutes. and i imagine there's a cute little exchange between them where your brother says "you really love my sister, don't you?" and matty's like "i really do, mate", and your brother smiles like "good. she's taken care of me my whole life. i'm glad she's got you to take care of her now", and matty genuinely gets choked up and they have a little bro-hug before they're like "anyway, let's go and play some video games" lmao.

and they're best friends after that! they hang out fairly regularly! matty invites him to shows, keeping an eye on him backstage as you said, and they go to the football together with the boys (who think he's cool lol). they're literally always texting and calling each other about random shit and video games and comic books - matty buys him cool editions of graphic novels and matching t-shirts if he finds them while he's on tour, and gifts him them for his birthday and christmas. you have literally stressed to matty like "what are we going to buy him for his birthday?" and matty's been like "we??? i've had a gift for him for seven months lol you're on your own babe", much to your chagrin (although you love how well they get on). they're so close that your brother is the first person matty confides in when he decides he's going to propose to you, and he's without a doubt one of matty's groomsmen at the wedding too. yeah, they couldn't get on any better <3

[ordinaryschmuck]

Why do I love Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse?

Aside from the fact that it's about my favorite superhero of all time? Let me count the ways...

The animation. I already know I'm not blowing any minds here, but good word, the animation is SPECTACULAR! By blending CGI models with hand-drawn elements, this is the only experience in a superhero movie that made me feel like a comic book has been brought to life. You might say that "it's not live-action," but that's beside the point. 90% of most MCU movies are practically animated, aside from the 10% that have actual humans on screen. So you should have no qualms when this beautiful masterpiece of a film manages to make you feel like you're watching a comic in motion, to the point where you could pause any frame of animation and turn it into a comic panel. Sidenote, if they make this movie into a graphic novel, I would absolutely buy it. I don't care if it's pointless when I could just watch the movie. Give me that graphic novel version of this gorgeous film.

The opening logos are unironically jaw-dropping. They flash through the many variations each insignia could have/has gone through, giving you a taste of the insanity of what this movie will bring. It also plays into what happens to the characters, meaning that while the story hasn't started yet, we're still given a heavy dose of foreshadowing.

The CCA stamp doesn't get enough credit. For those who don't know, back in the day, comics had to adhere to the Comics Code Authority's regulations, sticking their CCA stamp onto every cover to ensure parents that what was inside was kid friendly. It got to the point where no one took it seriously anymore, and the stamp became an irrelevant system that almost always failed to point out the age demographic for comics. The fact that Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is rated PG makes the callback even funnier.

The opening narration. It introduces us to this universe's version of Peter Parker, who's basically the every-man in the Spider-Man universe (The every-Spider-Man?). He features the highest highs and lowest lows of Spider-Man, showcasing his history and origins in a way that fans will adore while making something entertaining for the 1% of people who somehow never heard of Spider-Man.

Miles' introduction is close to perfection. Making him an artist already earns some relatability points from yours truly but having him jam out to music while doing it turns him into one of my favorite characters that I see myself in. I can't count the number of times I'm drawing something, and I get lost in the music playing in my headphones. I've known this character for less than a minute, and I already see a lot of myself in him. The fact that he procrastinated getting ready and did it all in a rush is just the cherry on top. And given how I look whiter than the snow on a Christmas day and Miles looks...very much not that, I already feel like the writers are doing something right if I see myself in someone like him. Most writers go the route of making a character's race or ethnicity their only character trait. There are some good intentions in that somewhere, but writers forget that without things like personalities, interests, and desires, the character's race does not matter. They're still going to be boring. Give me more Miles Morales, less of the hollowed shells called human beings that you find on the CW.

The one-take of Miles walking through his neighborhood mirroring/contrasting with his walk through school does well to visually explain the disconnect he feels about being in a new school and an unfamiliar environment.

I love Miles' dad. I'll get more to the emotional stuff later, but Jefferson Davis starts out great as someone strict but still trying hard to connect with Miles. It's genuinely heartwarming to see. Plus, that "I love you, Dad" scene…I mean, come on!

The montage of Miles' first day does well in showcasing the pressure the character is feeling. Maybe I'm still relating so much to Miles, but I felt how hard his day was for him.

The video of Olivia Octavius is some solid foreshadowing of the multiversal madness ahead and even better foreshadowing of who Olivia is, considering that Miles JUST blocks her last name. This scene also introduces us to Gwen while subtly hinting at who she is by Miles briefly saying, "I've never seen you around here before.”

Community is playing on Uncle Aaron's TV...That's it. I watched all of Community last year and grew to appreciate seeing a reference or two about it showing up.

Miles' moment with Uncle Aaron is sweet. It shows how things are easy between them, and Miles can rant about anything to the laid-back person his uncle is, in contrast to the eggshells Miles seems to dance around when dealing with his dad. Plus, Aaron showing off the shoulder touch pays off for two great scenes in the future. Not to mention his "hey" sends this bisexual a little...haywire.

Miles spray painting the wall is touching for two reasons. For one, it proves how much sweeter this universe's Aaron is. In other iterations, he manipulates Miles, searching for ulterior motives, primarily for Aaron's selfish gain. Here, it's clear he genuinely cares about his nephew, wanting to share this moment with Miles and have fun in a way the two should. It's also touching to see Miles express himself. We got a taste of his phenomenal talent near the beginning, but to see him make that masterpiece that he made proves how much of an artist he really is. It really is the best way to make this Miles not only unique but also engaging. 

The spray paint getting sprayed on the corner of the screen is also a nice touch. They didn’t have to do it, but they did, and I love it.

The Spider bite. The thing that fundamentally changes Miles' life, and the lives of other Spider-People before him, for now, and forever...and he swats it like it was nothing. That's...incredible.

Miles reacting to his spider bite, however, leads to a collection of great moments that are awkward as they are hilarious. 

By the way, have I mentioned that this movie is funny? And not in your face with it like other Marvel movies. I mean that Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is naturally funny, having great jokes that work well within the situation while never stealing away from the moment. I won't go over all the humorous moments, but I'll definitely talk about my favorites.

Like Miles' interaction with Gwen post-spider bite. It's awkward in all the right ways, and his facial expression as he stiffly places his hand on her shoulder cracks me up every time.

The "Who's Morales?" bit is iconic. I told you, this movie is just naturally funny!

Using the Amazing Fantasy comic cover as a reference is great. It's the comic that gave us the best superhero ever made, so it's nice of the animators to throw that in as a callback, honoring the contribution it made to humanity.

By the way, it used to bother me how Peter Parker allowed a comic to detail his backstory, but it just now occurred to me that the Peter Parker in the comic looks vastly different from the one in that universe. That, coupled with the knowledge that he has licensed merch, proves that he allowed this comic as long as the artists made sure his identity remained secret. Just another little detail that makes this movie amazing.

Speaking of small details, I love that Miles has a lot of contacts on his phone. Both his contacts and that one-take in the beginning show that he's a social kid instead of an outcast like Peter, which is nice. It’s for the best that this movie shows that Miles is his own person than a mixed-race Spider-Man 

Another fact is that his comic creators are in there too. That's a cute thing to include.

The visual explanation for Miles' spider sense is remarkable. I always get chills with the words "LOOK OUT," illustrating that it's silently screaming in his brain. Gah, such a good scene! Can you marry a scene? Because I want to marry this scene. It's easily my favorite in anything Spider-Man-related.

Peter's fight with Green Goblin is INSANE! Admittingly, when I first watched this movie, it was a little hard to tell what was going on due to so much happening all at once. But, after seeing it for the fiftieth time, I can certainly say that I appreciate how off-the-wall Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse gets with its action, especially with this first fight scene. It's only a taste of what's to come, and I'm glad the film slowly eases you into the more insane scenes by prepping you with a moment like this.

Peter Parker’s introduction to Miles is perfect. The writers do everything right, starting with Peter breaking the ice with a joke, attempting to cool Miles off from his first near-death experience, only to get serious once Peter realizes what Miles is exactly. And I adore how Peter calmly approaches the situation, reassuring Miles that while things will change whether he likes it or not, Peter will be there to help him. Peter doesn't even hesitate when he volunteers to mentor Miles. You get the sense that Peter's excited about it, and, gosh dang it, these writers really did a great job in making him the Every-Spider-Man.

Miles recording Peter's fight with Prowler...Because of f**king course, he does. Wouldn't you?

Kingpin's the villain! This is cool because, while he's mostly remembered as a Daredevil villain nowadays, it's great that this movie recognizes that he started off as a member of Spider-Man's rouge's gallery. And, sure, he lacks the depth that Vincent D'Onofrio had in Daredevil. But he's still pretty threatening and even terrifying, being the character that allows this movie to earn its PG rating. 

Plus, his motivation is...good enough. It's not the best thing in the world, but it works just enough to be believable for this character, all while explaining why he's working hard to, you know, break the universe. So, yeah, a solid villain for one of the best superhero movies of all time.

The fact that it's Peter Parker that technically caused the other Spider-People to show up is amazing to me. It proves that without meaning to, he still manages to find a way to save the day. Even if that means pulling other Spider-People from their dimensions...which is ultimately killing them. Yeah, isn't that just classic Peter Parker bad luck for ya?

Also, heh, you can see Peter B. Parker and the others fly away from the explosion. That's funny.

Peter's last words to Miles...Wow. It's one of those moments you know that he knows that he's not going to make it out this time. So, in his last moments, Peter offers as much advice as he can to Miles, telling him what needs to be done and how to do it. What I love most is the fact that he still cracks jokes and still gives Miles the false hope that he'll "catch up," showing that, above all else, Peter cares about making people feel safe and secure. Again, he really is the Every-Spider-Man...Or was, at least.

Peter's eye-roll at Prowler. Even at death, he's still making us laugh.

Miles is a coward...It feels weird to say that's something I love about this film, but it's true. Miles starting off as someone who runs and hides instead of trying to help Peter Parker does the job to make it even more satisfying when Miles eventually does find courage and confidence in being a Spider-Man. 

Also, his guilt seems more reasonable here than it does in the comics. Miles' guilt in the comics stems from not being there to help Ultimate Peter Parker, even though there's not really anything Miles could have done to help, and Peter was already as good as dead before Miles knew he could help. Here, while it's a lot more likely Miles could die, I do understand his guilt as he's right there and able to do something rather than nothing. So not only does Miles' cowardice set up a great character arc, but it also does its job in making him feel better guilt than his comic counterpart. So, nice job all around.

This version of The Prowler is amazing. His motif, his outfit, his silent badassery. It’s just so perfect.

Miles runs home to his family and not to the school...because his family is where he feels the safest. That just hit me--GAH, THIS MOVIE'S GREAT!

Miles' mom is so sweet. She's mostly remembered for one line, reassuring Miles that their family doesn't run away from things, but that one line proves to you all what you need to know: She's there to tell Miles what he needs to hear, even though she doesn't entirely know how much he needed to hear it. Such a great mom.

New York's reaction to Spider-Man's death. You feel it in everybody, literally everybody. Just the number of people showing up to his funeral proves how much he earned the title of "Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man."

Best. Stan Lee cameo. Ever. This movie came out a month after Stan Lee passed away, and I feel like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse did the best job of honoring him. Spider-Man really is Stan's greatest co-creation (with help from Steve Ditko, of course), and the best Spider-Man movie being one of the last he made an appearance in really hits hard. RIP, Stan. Thank you and Steve Ditko for the hero that is loved by all.

It's also neat that Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse has a better reason why Miles is wearing a Halloween costume when dressing up as Spider-Man. It was done in the comics to make him easily hide his identity, but it's also in poor taste, to the point where even the characters in the comics point out how it's poor taste. Here, Miles buys the costume in tribute to Spider-Man when going to Peter Parker's funeral, like a lot of people have done. And, well, he already has it, so he might as well continue to use it. Man, this movie really is trying to make Miles' origin story better than it was in the comics, huh?

This movie manages to do the "Jump/Pussy" scene from Venom, and not only is it funnier, but it's also done better. At first, you're laughing at Miles giving up despite the music epically building up about how he's about to jump. But then, after he gives up the first time, he tries again, using a smaller building because he thinks it'll be easier. This movie took a funny scene, then twisted it to visually tell us how determined Miles is to do the right thing! You see, Venom? This is how you actually make a good movie!

Peter B. Parker's narration does a great job of underlining the contrast between him and Peter Parker (also, for consistency, I'll be calling him Peter B. for the rest of the review. It's simpler). While Peter's narration reveals to us his success and zeal for the life he has, Peter B.'s is all about his failures and how much he's given up on life. Already, it's a quick and easy way of proving how different both Peters are, and I don't mind it. Primarily because each narration works well for the film's main running joke and because Peter B.'s is the funniest because what he says clashing with what is shown. I still laugh at that hard cut of him crying in the shower, as mean as that sounds.

The seahorse bit. I mean, come on. The fact that he gets choked up about seahorses mating for life always gets to me.

While Peter B. is getting sucked into the portal, knowing there's no stopping it, his first priority is to get his mask. That tells me that despite how far life beat him with the bad luck stick, he still knows the number one rule of being Spider-Man: Always bring your mask. 

Also, he tries to save the pizza...which makes me chuckle. I won't lie.

Peter B. and Miles getting pulled/dragged through the city is the best type of chaos. It's great knowing that while the animation is perfect for some epic fight scenes, it also has some impeccable slapstick.

Peter B. is the Spider-Man that rejects the code: With great power comes great responsibility. That part of Peter B. always intrigues me, and it makes sense. He was beaten down because of great responsibility, so even though it was the last words of his Uncle Ben, he'd rather live without them. Yet that doesn't mean he's done with being a good person. He's tired and burnt out, sure. But he still helps Miles once realizing that he can't just walk away from someone that needs him. It presents an interesting dynamic, for while Peter B. has to teach Miles how to be Spider-Man, Miles is there to help Peter B. remember how to be Spider-Man. Not a lot of people bring that up, and it's what I admire about their relationship.

I don't know about you all, but the diner scene always makes me want burgers and fries, without fail. It just makes the food look so good! Too bad it comes from a restaurant with a C-grade health code...Oh, so that's why it closed down six years ago in Peter B.'s universe.

Aside from their narrations, Peter B.'s advice also clashes with Peter's. Peter B. always offers more practical stuff, telling Miles what to do so he won't lose his mind while being Spider-Man. It works with Peter B.'s character and, once again, proves how he couldn't be further different from Peter Parker. With that said, Peter B. still offers great advice from time to time. Granted, it's when things are actually serious and during danger, but, hey, at least he tries.

Peter B. and Miles thinking is perfect and earned being a meme.

Peter B. coming up with the plan. It proves that he's both intuitive for coming up with it so quickly and simple-minded in thinking it would be that easy. Plus, Miles' interjections offer great humor.

Peter B. saying teenagers are the worst always gets a chuckle out of me because of the fact that Spider-Man is the superhero widely remembered for being a teenager.

Olivia Octavius. GOOD! GOLLY! MISS MOLLY, what a twist! Now, there are a few minuscule hints making it more obvious in hindsight, like the octagon decorating surrounding her and what looks like an arm prototype behind Peter B. With that said, however, I WAS SHOCKED IN THEATERS! This kooky lady who, at first, seems ecstatic to see Peter B. turns out to be an alternate version of one of his worst enemies and was actually fascinated by how he got there and how to kill him. Such a good scene that never fails to give me chills!

And the fight that comes after it is equally intense, fun, and epic.

The funniest moment in the movie is the monitor gag. That is all.

BAGEL! By the way, someone actually cosplayed as that scientist who got BAGELED! Not really a fun fact about the movie, but it is a fun fact about life.

Gwen's narration is probably the most beneficial. Nearly everybody knows about Peter Parker, and I think enough people know about Miles, but I'm not sure how well-known Spider-Gwen was before the movie (and, yes, I know she's called Spider-Woman or Ghost Spider. It's just that Spider-Gwen's more fun to say. Leave me alone). People might know of her but not so much about her whole deal and origins. So, it helps that the movie flies by her origins, telling newcomers what they need to know and leaving them to learn the rest from her comics.

Also, Gwen, come on. Miles is the reason you got that dope haircut in the first place. Let him compliment it.

ALSO also, Gwen's a pretty fun character. I have some problems with how she's in the story, but I do love her punk-rock personality and how she's basically the only Spider-Person with a functioning brain cell...Except for that Gwanda bit, but we don't talk about that. Despite some flaws, Gwen's a character with a lot of humor and solid character interactions, especially with Miles.

Gwen and Miles are adorable together. Have I mentioned that? Because it's true. They don't have much time to develop their relationship (that's for future movies to do), but the time they do have is still pretty darn cute.

Kingpin's flashback is beautifully animated while also paying homage to the art style of the comic his design is based on. It's pretty cool that this already brilliantly animated movie still manages to find different ways to look gorgeous.

This movie has the best Aunt May. Don't argue, Raimi nerds! You know it's true! She kicks ass, accepting of Peter's secret, looks old, and has some pretty snappy one-liners. You see this woman and understand how Peter Parker came to be the man he is--Er, was. If you have a problem with this Aunt May, you can take it up with the baseball bat she used to beat Tombstone. Tombstone! How can you hate an old woman who can do that?!

As for May's interaction with Peter B., it's--Say it with me now--perfect. They're both basically meeting ghosts of people they loved, and May and Peter B. interact the same as if it was the version of each other they've always known. There is genuine heartbreak and love in each of their voices, and you feel every bit of it. Even the jokes about Peter B. being fat and wearing sweatpants doesn't spoil the moment but add to it, showing May's distaste over a version of her nephew letting himself go. It's snark, but snark from the love of a woman who's basically his mother. What did you expect?

The Spider-Cave is awesome! Little weird that Peter Parker, a character known for being as poor as dirt in the comics, has this, but then you remember something: The merchandise. This was a Peter who whored himself out with cereal, Christmas albums, and so-so popsicles. Heck, even the Spider-Buggy, also from the comics, was promotional material. This means that Peter Parker made BANK on the stuff he made, so much so that he was able to afford a cave that would make Batman jealous. It might not be one-for-one the exact explanation for how he has it, but the movie offers enough information to make it a reasonable conclusion anyway.

I want a Spider-Noir movie. I don't care if it's animated or not. I want a gosh dang Spider-Noir movie. And it has to be played by Nicholas Cage. It wouldn't be right if it wasn't because he’s the reason that Spider-Noir is the funniest character in the movie.

I love that every single Spider-Person is totally on board with staying behind and leaving their homes forever if it's the only way to get the others back to where they belong. They're definitely Spider-People, alright. Nobel sacrifices like that are all a part of the DNA.

The scene where the others put a lot of pressure on Miles results in complicated feelings. On the one hand, it's not cool for them to do this. On the other, you understand why. This isn't the typical stopping a mugger or fighting a c-lister. This is a fight to save the multiverse with dozens of people who will make the mission all the more dangerous. The pressure they're making Miles feel is close to what they'll be dealing with in the fight with Kingpin, so what they're doing is somewhat validated through the current circumstances. I may not like it, but I do understand it.

And I've got to give Peter B. credit for being both Miles' hype man and telling the other Spider-People to cool it with the pressure. Out of all of them, he understands Miles a little better and wants to keep the poor boy sane. It's pretty sweet.

Jefferson reaching out to Aaron is also pretty dang heartwarming. You can tell there's some definite tension between the two, but they're still brothers. Family loves family, no matter the mistakes (unless your family is reasonably toxic, in which case, you cut them out yesterday). Jefferson reaching out is a testament to that...Even if Aaron might not have deserved it--Yeah, let's get into that.

The reveal of Aaron being the Prowler...Where do I even begin? Fellow comic nerds already knew this was coming, but that doesn't stop this reveal from hurting. The part that gets me is the score. It expertly portrays the amount of fear and betrayal Miles is feeling at this moment, to the point where you don't even need to see what's happening to understand something tragic is going down.

The chase scene that follows is also pretty intense, added with the red sky and the several moments where Miles barely gets away. It's...You know what it is. It's f**king perfect.

Scorpion looks cool. A little weird, sure, but still pretty badass and intimidating.

My favorite fight in the movie might just be the Spider-People battling the...Fearsome Fivesome? Alright, whatever they're called, they're part of a fun and chaotic fight scene, with playing keep away with the Goober being what adds much-needed tension.

Uncle Aaron's death. I love that they let Aaron die a good man, willing to back down so Miles could go free. It's definitive proof that he actually cared for his nephew, to the point where the first thing Aaron felt upon realizing it was Miles was pure fear. Like, "Oh, crap! Not only did I almost kill my brother's son, but this boy is now in some deep s**t! I gotta help him!" And I appreciate that the writers made Aaron a decent human being rather than a diabolical scumbag who wanted to take advantage of Miles or a coward who tried to kill him because he was too scared to fail Kingpin. Even when Aaron's dying, the first thing he does is apologize for letting Miles down, a sentiment that's as sweet as it is tragic. Aaron may not have been a perfect man, but he died wanting to protect Miles, the love for his nephew overshadowing his greed. And I think that redemption is worth everything.

And, MAN, is his death a gut punch! The writers certainly succeeded in giving Miles his Uncle Ben Moment, with Aaron's last words being motivational in telling Miles to "keep going" and how he's the best of them. It's a bittersweet moment, and Miles' dad mistaking Miles to be Aaron's killer doesn't make things any better.

What is sweet, though, is how all the Spider-People are there for Miles, sharing the tragedy they all went through and confirming that the hardest part about being Spider-Man is losing the people you love. And the biggest miracle is that THE CARTOON PIG DOESN'T RUIN THIS MOMENT! Seriously, what does it say about this movie where the character who's practically a Looney Tune manages to keep the emotional weight of the scene going?

Peter B. being tough with Miles...Ouch. It was necessary. Peter B. was doing it as one final test, giving Miles one last chance that he could come through when it matters. The others were even right outside his window, ready and hoping to let Miles join them. But it wasn't meant to be, and it stings to see Miles at this low point. Thankfully, he has someone to pull him out of this funk.

Jefferson's talk with Miles...Told you I'd get to the emotional stuff. But joking aside, this scene...left my eyes a little steamy this time around. Jefferson visually meets Miles halfway and pours his heart out, sharing the feelings Jefferson usually kept guarded except for a moment when it mattered. Sure, Jefferson doesn't know all the facts about the current tragedy he and Miles are going through, but the words he provides give Miles the spark he needs. The spark that Jefferson has always seen in Miles. And the spark that Miles uses to free himself to take that one last step to being Spider-Man. Or, rather, one last leap.

The "What's Up Danger" scene. Do I really need to explain what makes this scene incredible? I know I keep saying the word perfect a lot with this review, but that's really the best way to describe so much of this movie, especially with this moment. The visuals of Miles rising instead of falling and swinging through the city in succession are awe-inspiring. The score mixing in Miles' hero motif with "What's Up Danger," resulting in a moment that's as pleasant on the ears as it is on the eyes. All of it culminates together for a scene that delivers all of the hype, creating a moment where Miles is no longer Miles Morales. He's f**king Spider-Man. And he earned that title.

Also, a small thing, I love that Miles' suit is one of Peter Parker's, but spray-painted black with Miles' interpretation of the Spider-Man logo. It shows Miles stepping into Peter Parker's shoes but doing it in his own style. It's just a great little detail that not a lot of people mention.

Did Kingpin seriously throw a memorial service for the guy he killed? What a filthy, disgusting man...I love him!

The bread scene is hilarious. It involves a pointless character, but I can't help but crack up at how Peter B.'s attempt to find closure with MJ is through him apologizing about not getting her table bread. Peter B. saying, "I want to fill this room up with bread," is just the cherry on top this hilarious sundae.

I really dig Olivia saying, "Goodbye, Peter Parker." You can tell by the way she said it that she wanted to be the one to kill Spider-Man.

Miles coming in to deliver that punch at Doc Ock is a laptop background in the making.

I love how in a situation where the universe is crumbling apart around them, and bad guys are shooting at them all, THAT is the moment when Peter B. realizes that he wants kids. I'm telling you, most of the time, this movie is just naturally funny.

As for the situation they're in, the collider fight is, without a doubt, the most insane final battle in a Spider-Man movie. All the universes merging and tearing the place apart forces the characters to fight as the environment morphs and forms around them, making it a battle where anything could go down. It results in a pretty fun climax, and I love how the colors match the light tone this fight is going for...remember that. It's gonna come back later.

Spider-Ham DESTROYING Scorpion after he dissed cartoons is an exact representation of what the animation community wants to do when someone calls animation kids' stuff or silly. Let it be known that we'd wreck your shop too if we could.

I love how Miles swinging up to the top of the collider incorporates lessons from both Peter Parkers. Obviously, there's the way Miles copied his universe's Peter moves to get up there, but stealing away the Goober by throwing back Peter B.'s "don't watch the mouth, watch the hands" motto adds a little extra that I appreciate.

Miles' goodbye to Peter B. is a culmination of their arcs, where Miles, the student, finally becomes the master, being the one to trip up Peter B. (with the same move he used on Miles, no less) and tells him to get his s**t together and go home. Peter B. taught Miles a lot, letting him see the importance of Spider-Man, the pressure he has to go through, and the faith he must have. And here comes Miles spitting all that back at Peter B., adding more to how they teach each other how to be their better selves. And I relish that!

Remember how I said the colors were bright in the collider, matching the fun of the climax? Well, the second it's just Miles and Kingpin, the colors become darker and more intense, matching the tone of this final battle between good and evil. It makes things way more cinematic and visually pleasing, so kudos...to whoever I give kudos to in this case. There are SO MANY people responsible for animating a single second--Literally, a single second of animation that it's hard to tell who deserves more credit half the time.

As for the fight itself, IT'S AS INTENSE AS THE COLORS IMPLY IT IS! You feel the beating Kingpin gives Miles, but despite how violent it is, there were always these small glimmers of hope that Miles might get the upper hand. That hope gets beaten down by Kingpin's cartoonishly big fist, but there is still hope nonetheless. And it would grow through the most unexpected places.

Is it a little ludicrous that Jefferson is right there to give the most essential words any Spider-Man needs to learn? Oh, absolutely. Without a doubt. But is it still heartwarming that Jefferson still tells Spider-Man to get up despite thinking he killed Aaron, further proofing how Jefferson's always there to tell Miles what he needs to hear when it's important? You'd better gosh dang believe it.

Miles using the shoulder touch on Kingpin is the best. In a way, that lets Miles and Aaron get revenge.

Seeing into the Spider-verse (ha!) is a gorgeous sight to behold, both for the audience and for Miles.

DID THEY HAND DRAW THAT EXPLOSION?! Gosh DANG IT, this movie is insane!

Dang, Jefferson allowing Miles to throw up his art on the wall warms the heart to the fullest it's ever been when watching this movie. He really wants to do better in reaching out to Miles, even if Jefferson still lays down the ground rules for how Miles should express himself.

And Spider-Man hugging Jefferson is equal parts touching and hilarious.

I'm noticing a pattern. My favorite Spider-Man movies are ones where Spidey webs up the big bad for the police to pick up. Instead of, you know...killing them. I loved it in Spider-Man: Homecoming, and I especially adore it here.

The one-take of Miles walking through the streets as Spider-Man mirrors how he did it at the beginning of the movie and contrasts the one-take at his school. It illustrates that he regained his confidence because how could he not after all the s**t he went through. I'd feel pretty big about myself too.

Miles' final narration does well in tying everything together, recapping events, showing how everyone else is doing, and stating the big lesson of the movie. A lesson that Stan Lee himself believed in, as he always thought that what makes Spider-Man amazing is that anyone, anyone at all, could be under that mask. No matter who they are or what they look like, anybody has the potential to represent the ideals of Spider-Man. And while I'm not a fan of movies spelling out their messages to the audience...It's a Spider-Man movie. Narrating to the audience is as essential for the ending as the final swing is, and this one has both! All around, a good ending...with a tease for more.

Though I will admit, it's not every day when I say that a movie's credits are as visually pleasing as the rest of the film.

And while Stan Lee's cameo is a great final tribute to him, ending the movie with one of his quotes is just as spectacular. Again, rest in peace, Stan.

By the way, I adore "Spider-Bells." Not only does it crack me up that Peter has a mental breakdown halfway through singing it, but it also means this movie is a Christmas movie...Because if people can call Die Hard a Christmas movie, then I can call Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse a Christmas movie too. Leave me alone.

As for final teasers, Spider-Man 2099 looks dope and I cannot wait to see him tear Miles apart in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse...That felt weird to say, but let the record show that I said with love!

And they got the pointing meme in. Yup, I adore this movie!

So, a pretty flawless film, right?

…Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell–

Ok, I want to make it clear that while there are problems to be had, they don't spoil the movie. Most of them are just nitpicks that always bothered me personally, so don't take them too seriously. With that said...

Where did the spider come from? It's the thing that fundamentally changes Miles' life, and we never really got an answer for that.

Why did Gwen double back on revealing her name? Gwen's a pretty common name to have. And, odds are, the one in this universe looks vastly different to her. We already know Peter B. Parker is different from Miles' Peter Parker, so it's not too much of a stretch. Plus, even if Gwen looks the same, the Gwen we know within this movie is already risking a lot by being out as herself, so why change the name? I know it's a small thing, but like I said, it always bothered me.

And while we're on the topic of Gwen, I'm not a fan of her backstory. Not her origin story, that's fine. But the fact that she was in Miles' universe for a whole week and her spider-sense told her to go to his school is...confusing? If being in Miles' universe is literally killing her, how is she not dead already? And how does spider-sense tell her to go to a new school? As far as I can tell, spider-sense is an alarm system that gives a Spider-Person total awareness of everything around them. Not to act as an instruction manual of what to do in life. I take it that this is an excuse to get her and Miles to interact more and form more of a romantic bond, which I'm fine with because they're adorable together. It's just that I wish this was done in a way that made more sense because, as is, it's making my brain hurt.

Kingpin's design...is laughable. Apparently, it's paying homage to a Daredevil comic's artist interpretation of the character, which I guess it's cool...but he looks ridiculous. And don't get me wrong, I love it when superhero animation goes for a more stylistic approach with heroes and villains instead of a realistic one. It's why Spectacular Spider-Man is my favorite Spider-Man show as opposed to others, because every character looks unique from one another, especially the villains. And while Kingpin certainly looks unique...it's a little too much, and it's the one thing I never take seriously with this film.

Green Goblin! One of the most important and influential villains in Spider-Man's line-up...is wasted as canon fodder, dying just as fast as he's introduced. Kind of disappointing.

Spider-Noir, Peni Parker, and Spider-Ham are great characters. They're each animated in great styles that perfectly convey they're from another universe, have some great jokes, and are overall a good time. The problem? They're...not necessary. You can cut these three out of the movie, and nothing will change. I wouldn't mind if they were characters who were there to add fluff and nothing else, but they're there to also add emotional weight to the story. Take Peni's sadness about SP/dr getting destroyed or the characters all saying goodbye to Miles. I can tell that they're all meant to be heart wrenching moments, but we hardly spend time with these characters to feel like it's earned. Miles barely got time to spend with them, so that, right there, takes the punch out of their sad farewells. Again, they're great characters, and I do love that they're a part of this movie. The only problem is that they're in too short of a film to really deserve the emotional beats.

The Spider-People hiding from Miles' roommate might be the ONE joke that fits the more "In your face" style like other Marvel movies. It spoiled the serious momentum before it, and I feel like they kept it in for the sake of a trailer clip.

Hey! Mary Jane Watson is the worst part of a Spider-Man movie! Yeah, go figure. She's an essential part of Peter's life, but there's no personality to either version of the character we see in this movie. Calling her an over-glorified plot device would be generous.  Sorry, MJ, but a Spider-Man movie has, once again, done you dirty. But at least you're pretty good in the MCU...Don't give me that look. You know it's true.

I don't mind Kingpin failing to kill Miles. Villains will stupidly allow the heroes to gain the second wind, and you just need to accept that in superhero media...BUT HOW THE ACTUAL HELL DID MILES, HIS DAD AND ALL THE OTHER NORMAL LIVING PEOPLE SURVIVE THAT EXPLOSION! Look at it! It was massive!

But, seriously, that’s all I have.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is the best Spider-Man movie. Nerds and losers debate about which of the live-action films are better but note how rarely anyone denies Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse being on top. Can you blame them? With game-changing animation, amazing characters, and a story showcasing everything that's to love about Spider-Man, you cannot get better than this. I look forward to the rest of this trilogy, but I have already accepted that Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse will forever remain at the best that there is, and it'll take actual flawless perfection to change my mind.

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I love my dog, I do. But right now, I'm so fucking angry I could cry, and I think that's valid too.

See, I was one of the original John Green fangirls. I cried reading The Fault in Our Stars, because I'd lost one of my best friends to AIDS earlier that year and the grief hit all over again reading that book. I had the poster. I saw the movie - hell, I bought the movie.

For Christmas that year, my dad got me the John Green book boxset : looking for Alaska, paper towns, an abundance of Katherines, and the fault in our stars. TFIOS was signed by John Green himself.

I cried. I was so excited. It's remained one of my favorite gifts for a decade ish. My dad spent time and money tracking down a signed copy of TFIOS, and got me a box set of all his books (those were the only ones published at the time). He listened to me, and got something that would be important to me. I've kept it on my bookshelf.

Tonight, I discovered my beagle had peed all over the bottom row of my bookshelf. My John Green books, my Harry Potter books (which Im fine tossing), my special edition Hamilton magazine, multiple graphic novels, a doctor who novel, a compendium of myths around the world. All soaked in dog piss.

I sprayed them with a vinegar and water mixture, it's supposed to help with the smell, and I'm letting them dry. Pretty much everything else I tossed, but I can't throw these away. I just keep crying. They mean so much to me.