#but also look at the storys they choose to tell with Joey Wilson

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dc has so much wasted potential it kills me

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Dick Grayson Comic Recs

I’ve been getting an increase in requests for comic recs, so I finally caved and decided to list a bunch of comics and series I recommend about Dick Grayson and put it all in one convenient place. I also wrote out a little description/review, to try to give people an idea if the comic sounded appealing and they wanted to check it out. Some of these are just single comics, others are some series to check out, pretty much in chronological order. 

Robin: 

Robin (1993) Annual #4: One of my preferred Robin origin stories. Fairly solid characterization, and a more reasonable timeline for events than other tellings. Provides an inside look at Dick’s thoughts during this time. 

Batman: Dark Victory #9-13: All of Dark Victory is excellent, these are the issues that Dick appears in. It could be considered another Robin origin story, though it is not solely focused on Dick. Everyone is characterized very well, especially Dick. The plot is very engaging, involving Two Face and a crime family, along with tracking down Zucco. As the name implies, it is a bit grimmer than your usual retelling. 

Batman Chronicles: The Gauntlet: Dick has been training to be Robin, and he thinks he’s finally ready, but he has to pass Batman’s final test--to keep away from him for a whole night. Of course, the test goes off track, and Dick soon finds himself the target of a ruthless mob boss, his deadly gang of thugs, and the GCPD. Batman chases after Robin, trying to save him before it is too late. 

Robin: Year One: This is a four issue run that gives you a snapshot of the time where Robin is just introduced in the crime fighting scene. It features villains like the Mad Hatter and Two Face. The art style is really fun and dynamic, and we get to see Bruce and Dick start to figure each other out. Lots of Alfred as well! 

Scarecrow: Year One: Another fun look at Dick and Bruce’s relationship, a little further along the road. Dick is very small and cute, and has also basically become Bruce’s therapist lmao! Not a great Scarecrow origin story though.

Legends of the DC Universe #6: The first time Superman and Robin meet. An absolutely delightful team up, I still have cavities from reading it because it is just so sweet. This one is so good, read it. 

Teen Titans: Year One: A short little origin story for the fab five (ie Wonder Girl, Speedy, Kid Flash, Aqualad, and Robin). A cute introduction to the original titans. 

The New Teen Titans (1980) and (1984): Forming the Teen Titans was a really important part of Dick’s development as a superhero, and some of his best stuff is when he is in a team setting. This run has the team you’d be more familiar with if you watched the animated Teen Titans show: it has Raven, Starfire, etc. Dick decides that he is going to leave Robin behind in issue #39. 

Nightwing: 

The New Teen Titans: The Judas Contract: This is the infamous run where Terra betrays the Titans. Dick dons the name Nightwing for the first time in this run (discowing style), and goes off with Joey Wilson to save the rest of the Titans from Slade and Brother Blood. 

Batman #416: Dick meets Jason for the first time, and eventually the two bond over beating up some baddies. 

The New Titans (1988) #55: You can read this series too for some Titans action, but even if you don’t you should skip over and read issue #55. It shows how Dick reacted to Jason’s death, and how Bruce and Dick had a huge falling out. It’s heartbreaking to read honestly. 

Nightwing (1996): If you want to read Nightwing, it’d be best to look at his solo run also. It starts with him moving to Bludhaven, and continues from there. If you’re looking for Batfam cameos, I specifically remember issues #6 and #25 for its really cute brotherly Tim and Dick moments. Issues #13 - #15 have Dick and Batman working together. #105 and #106 have Jason (as Robin) working with Dick. There are a lot of solid Barbara moments throughout with her as Oracle. #138 is when he meets Damian for the first time. There’s a lot here, so I would just pick and choose the arcs that interest you, and go from there. 

Action Comics #771: Another comic where Nightwing and Superman team up. Sue me, I love their dynamic! 

Gotham Knights #17: Dick finally gets adopted in this one. 

Batman (1940) #615: This one is smack dab in the middle of the Hush arc, an arc that focuses on Batman’s relationship with Catwoman and a mysterious new villain named Hush. I like this arc of comics (they recently made it into a movie!) so if you want to read the whole thing it starts at #608. This is just one that features Nightwing a lot. I include it because I really enjoy the dynamic Dick and Bruce have. It’s good stuff. 

Titans/Young Justice Graduation Day #1-3: It’s fun to see Tim and Dick’s generations interact and deal with growing up as superheroes, and there is a lot of drama. Pretty important crap goes down in these comics: several people die, including Donna, and as a result Dick disbands the Titans. If you want to read Outsiders, you should really read this one first. 

Outsiders Vol 3 (2003): Dick is mourning Donna’s death and self-destructing, so Roy forms a team called the Outsiders--a team that is meant to be just business rather than a family. Dick is more stern and his temper is shorter than usual, but I think it is all pretty in character for him, especially since he is grieving. Highlights include Roy and Dick’s lovely relationship.

Teen Titans (2003) #6: Ok, I almost didn’t put this one on here because it is very self-indulgent, but I couldn’t resist. This series has the Teen Titans starting back up again without Nightwing, but in this issue he makes a little cameo. If you’ve seen those panels around where Nightwing lectures the Justice League? This is where it happens. He’s just really cool here. 

Batman: 

Batman #687-688: This follows the Batfam’s initial reaction to Bruce’s death, and how Dick begins to approach being Batman himself. It is technically an epilogue to Battle for the Cowl, but that doesn’t have to be read for these comics to be understood. 

Batman and Robin (2009): This is the series where we see Dick and Damian transform into people forced together who can barely tolerate one another, to some of the closest partners in the Batfam. They develop their relationship very nicely, and we get to see how Dick approaches a lot of the emotional and physical challenges that come with being Batman. Some of the arcs are good, some of them very much miss for me. 

Batman: Black Mirror: This is a collection of Detective Comics #871-881. I’d say these are  my favorite Dick!Batman stories ever. All the cases are very good (really chilling), and the characterizations are top notch stuff. Lots of Gordon, Barbara, and some Tim also. I won’t spoil who it is, but the big villain they have for this book is one of the best I’ve seen for Dick, an almost perfect foil in my opinion.

Batman: Gates of Gotham: A good story, it’s interesting to see how Dick interacts with his siblings as Batman. I think this may be one of the first times Cass and Damian meet, though I’m not positive about that. 

Just as a heads up, I’ve left out some significant events and this isn’t an exhaustive list on everything there is to know about the character. These are just some comics I enjoy. I hope they help you get a start on who Dick Grayson is, and how he figures into the Batfam and the larger superhero community.

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Hey There, Princess: A Negan Story ( Chapter 5)

Summary: After running into Negan in the woods. You agree to go on a spontaneous date with him, ending up at a location only Negan knows about. Will you get the answers you’re looking for while resisting his devilish charm?

Setting: Season 7

Pairing: Negan X Reader

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All you could hear was the engine running and nothing else. You thought it was a little awkward for Negan to not say a word but maybe he was nervous right now too. Finally the awkward silence was broken by Negan saying, “ Almost there sweetheart...just a few more miles.” Negan squeezed your hand as if he never left you, just like the good ol’ days. But, you quickly removed your hand and placed it in your lap. Negan chuckled. “ Playing hard to get...just how I like it.” He then placed his eyes back on the abandoned road. Even though it’s been years since the world went to shit it was still weird seeing rodes with nothing on it. No cars, no roadkill, and no sign of life.

The car was slowing down as Negan drifted off the road into what looked like a driveway. You were stunned at the incredibly cute beach house in front of you.

“ Oh my god, Negan you remembered.. ” you looked at him with glee.

“ Darlin’ I knew you would like it.” He said as he got out of the car.

In this very moment you finally saw the old Negan. The Negan that saved you from that heard, the Negan who stood by you for what felt like forever, and the Negan you feel in love with and truly missed. And the Negan that remembered all those stories about your family and how you loved going to the beach. You even made a pact with him that if you were to ever find a beach house you and him would live there for the rest of your days. If only the people in Alexandria could see this side of him you wouldn’t have to choose who’s side you were on.

Negan interrupted your thoughts by saying, “ Whatcha waitin’ for let’s go in!”

You smiled and raced Negan to the door, “ I win!” You proudly boasted.

“ Nope I declare a rematch, I was distracted by your perky ass.” Negan stated as he leaned in for a kiss. You quickly opened the door avoiding his kiss, even though every fiber of your body wanted to kiss the handsome man you needed to set new rules when it came to Negan. Rule #1- Don’t fall for his dimple filled smile, Rule #2- whatever he does don’t kiss/sleep with him, and rule #3- try to convince him Alexandria is a great place to live so that eventually you can throw out rules 1 & 2!

After you agreed with yourself about the “Negan Rules” you let yourself explore the house. As you walked around, you could see this place was once a great vacation spot for a family. With 3 bedrooms, a huge kitchen, and a nice living room you instantly fell in love and could see yourself and Jax leaving Alexandria for this. With weekly contact of course because Aaron would hate you if you just left with no reason to come back. But, you also saw Negan here with you and Jax, and maybe another little munchkin or two. “God, why did he have to be the villain.” You thought to your self. Luckily the decorations on the wall got your attention and as if the universe was talking to you, your eyes landed on a sign that said, “ Life’s a beach!”. “ Ain’t that the truth!” you laughed out loud.

Negan soon caught your attention and said, “ (y/n) you haven’t even seen the best part of the house.” Negan grabbed your hand and rushed you down the hallway out the back door. In front of you you saw an amazing porch that you only saw in those Home & Garden magazines or on the HGTV Network. This porch had an amazing entertainment place with a bonfire, chairs, a bbq pit and in the corner it even had a juccuzzi which probably didn’t work, but still it was absolutely incredible. “Incredible, isn’t it?” Negan asked and you nodded your head in agreement. “ I found this place a while back, it actually saved me from some ugly ass walkers looking for something to eat.” You could tell Negan was nervous cause he kept babbling, which made you blush thinking you could still make him so nervous. “ Anyways, I decided for this place to be my secret getaway so I’ve been somewhat cleaning up the place hoping one day you would be here too!” Negan got closer to you but you were able to redirect his attention to the fire pit.

As the evening went on you and Negan sat by the fire pit sharing stories from when you both were younger and eventually Negan kept his promise and made you dinner which to your surprise was, rabbit stew. “Wow you can make something else beside spaghetti?” You teased Negan.

“ A mans got to survive somehow, darlin’.” Negan replied and he could tell you were getting colder so he offered you his jacket. You tried to refuse but Negan insisted and besides you were cold so you aren’t technically breaking your “Negan rules”. Negan did, however scoot closer to you for warmth.

Trying to kill the romance in the air, you commented to him, “ Can I just say this stew is amazing your chef will have to give me the recipe.”

“ This maybe hard to believe doll face but your looking at him.” Negan grinned and continued to say, “ but I’ll only give you the recipe if you tell me a little more about our boy...”

Speaking of Jax you were thankful you and the Wilsons made an agreement if it gets late than Jax will just spend the night. This came into play when you were on a supply run with Daryl and the two of you were trapped by walkers having to wait it out ‘til morning.

Refocusing on Negan’s question you answered, “ Well, he is very cute probably the cutest baby I’ve ever seen. But I’ve got to say he does take after his daddy because he gets all the ladies wanting his attention.”

“That’s my boy!” Negan proudly cheered.

You continued to say, “ Jax loves the color green, seems to like Disney movies his favorite being 101 Dalmatians, he has a best friend named spot, which is his stuffed dog, and he loves Cheerios. Let’s see what else....” you saw Negan smile at the thought of Jax and his favorite things which gave you another thought, “ also Jax has the cutest smile with dimples just like you. He’s definitely helped me get through the days I missed you the most because one look at his face and I could picture you right there with me.” Your eyes started to water making Negan get up to give you one of his famous bear hugs. “Shit!” You thought to yourself, “ remember the rules, stupid.” So to avert the situation you suggested to take this “date” inside for you were cold and it was getting darker, Negan agreed with you and to make sure you wouldn’t break any more rules, you sat your perky ass on the couch. Patiently, waiting for Negan to put out the fire pit and come inside.

When Negan walks into the living room you started to laugh because he had placed old glasses on his face making him look older than he was.

Negan then said, “ There’s that laugh I’ve been missing....but seriously do I look...like a college scholar?”

You contined laughing and replied, “ Oh Negan...let’s just hope you never need glasses in the future.”

Negan gasped as if he was hurt but then he threw down the glasses and plopped on the love seat next to you. His hazel eyes just yearning for your touch you just smiled at him and said, “ I have a question for you.”

Negan looked at you and replied, “ Shoot, I’m an open book sweetheart.”

This was your chance to ask Negan about the Saviors and Alexandria and all this shit that’s currently tearing you apart on the inside so you asked, “ What happened after you left me that night at the R.V?”

“Gosh damnit, out of all the questions I could have asked I ask this one...curse those hazel eyes getting me off track!” You thought to yourself.

Negan’s booming voice interrupted your internal conversation, “ Well...when I went back everything was on fire the hotel the cars, it was as if that group had no souls.” You could tell Negan was getting upset but he continued and said, “ not to get into the gross details but it was pretty horrific (y/n). Once I got there I started killing those bastards left and right. I just prayed they wouldn’t find you. After the bloodshed I found out that group was called “wolves” thats why they had the Ws on their heads.”

You squeezed Negan’s hand but you had to know one more thing, “ How many people from our community survived?”

Negan took a few minutes before he answered, “About 5, me, Simon, Fat Joey, Tiffany, and Mandy’s dad.” You started to burst into tears realizing that your favorite student Mandy didn’t survive, hell none of the children did. “This is why (y/n), this is why I’ve changed. Nowadays it’s better to be the leader than the follower because there is messed up people in this world and I’m not talking just about the dead. I honestly think the living is more dangerous nowadays because people will do anything to survive. ”

This was the perfect opportunity to let Negan know about how Alexandria is different but he already seemed defeated so you thought maybe tomorrow you can bring up you POV. But for now all you could think to do was embrace Negan letting him know everything is going to be okay.

“ Darlin’, and I spent days looking for you and when I finally saw that picture of you and I in your house I about jumped for joy!”

You smiled at him and said, “ So that’s why none of my things were taken...Hey, but then who took my dvds?”

“ Not I but I’ll get them back because I think I know who did and he’s a total ass..enough of this sad chick flick stuff, let’s play a game...who do you think lived here before the walkers came? Ready and go...” Negan quickly stated while pointing to you as if you were on a game show.

“ Oh shit.... Okay.... Well, I think it was a family of 5. I say the dad was a contractor who refurbished the house and then the mom was a teacher and they had 3 wonderful kids. Who eventually grew up and then the couple retired here having there grandkids visit.” You looked at Negan waiting for his answer.

“ I like that idea, but I think your wrong...” you gasped at Negan’s comment when he continued, “ from the looks of this house I’m pretty sure it’s worth a pretty penny so no way a couple could afford this place on a teacher salary and contractors .”

“ Fine then Mr. Smartypants, what do you think?”

“ Pretty sure the guy who owns this place was a porn star or director or both.” You looked at Negan and the both of you started to laugh at his comment. Negan waved his hand trying to settle down and said, “ the reason why I think so is because when I first went to the back left bedroom it had an ass load of porn movies directed by the same person and there was a camera and many costumes back there from those movies. Don’t worry I threw everything out....well except for one outfit.” Negan wiggled his eyebrows at you and grinned.

Negan convinced you about his theory but you replied, “ Fine but I still like my love story better and I hope that outfit fits you cause no way in hell am I gonna wear that nasty thing it has STD written all over it!” After a few more stories and laughs you were seriously holding it together to not kiss this man.

“It’s getting pretty late do you want me to take you home? I’m sure our baby boy is missing seeing his momma. ” Negan stated.

“ No it’s okay Jax is most likely asleep anyways and I have this deal with the Wilsons about watching Jax over night, so he’ll be fine before morning. Unless you gotta be somewhere.”

That’s when Negan got within kissing distance from you and said, “ This is where I want to be.” Out of nowhere you finally initiated the kiss. Screw your stupid rules you thought, so that’s exactly what you did.This was the Negan you longed for all those years.

So you finally gave in and that was literally the best kiss you ever had. As you come up for air you read a sign on the wall that had said, The best things are worth waiting for! , with a picture of a surfer enjoying a wave. And that’s exactly what you where doing at this exact moment enjoying the ride.

Negan stopped the kiss and sweetly told you, “ Now I know things have changed, hell even I have a bit but (y/n) one thing that hasn’t changed is my love for you!” You two continued kissing when eventually the kiss lead to more and sooner than later Negan carried you to his bed and the rest was history.

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💍 dick & peter

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where they get married

Somewhere in New York but outside the city, they don't need 'work' to whisk them away on a day that's supposed to be only for them. Nor for any villains to crash their wedding when undoubtedly there will will be more supers/vigilantes at the wedding too.

when they get married ( ie what time of day, what month and season etc. )

Sometime in the spring, when it's warmer outside and the day is beautiful.

what traditions they include

There is a marriage of traditions in between Dick and Peter as Dick is Roma and Peter is Jewish. The bread ceremony takes place as well as getting married under the chuppah, the breaking of the glass and the seven blessing.

what their wedding cake looks like

….who smashes cake into whose face

Considering they're both giant goofs, I imagine they both try to do it to each other. Peter would grab a bite of the cake with the fork and then try to get frosting on Dick's face.

who proposed to who first

Pete, they'd discussed it a few times and once they'd been together for a while Peter started thinking more about it. He makes sure he talks to Mar'i before doing it though, he knows she will always be the most important person in Dick's life and he wants to respect that.

who walks down the aisle and who waits at the altar ( or neither )

They both walk down the aisle and meet each other there

what their wedding dresses / suits / other look like

I'd think they would wear traditional suits, though Peter tried to get a little coy and his cufflinks have Spider-Man on them. And the tie Peter wears is one that used to belong to his Uncle Ben.

what their wedding colour scheme is and what sort of decor they have

Blues, bluish greys and white.

what their vows are ( eg poetry, traditional, improvised etc. )

They would be a mixture of traditional and their own written vows as well.

if anyone’s late to the wedding

In typical Peter fashion, Peter is late to his own wedding. Hopes Mar'i won't kill him for it later.

who’s in the bridal parties / groomsmen / other

Peter: Kaine Parker, Ben Reilly, Johnny Storm, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn and Mary Jane Watson

Dick: Roy Harper, Donna Troy, Wally West, Lilith Clay, Joey Wilson and Garth

who gives speeches at the reception ( bonus: what do they say? recount a sweet memory or two between them? tell an embarrassing story? )

I feel like Clark definitely gives one, he seems like the feelsy type and probably Roy. Johnny gives one as well and Peter dies of embarrassment and is thiiiis close to webbing his mouth shut.

who catches the bouquet( s )

Mar'i is the only one who was given a bouquet so she gets to keep hers pretty much all night unless she chooses to toss it.

what their wedding photos are like ( are they sweet, with the couple holding hands or kissing or ~gazing into each others eyes~? are they silly, with a snapshot of the ‘cake-smash’ moment? or are they artistic, with one of them facing the sunset or holding their bouquets? )

They have a mixture of silly and sweet pictures. It's the first time Peter is getting married (damn you Memphisto) and he's got a lot of emotions going on. There's cake smashing pictures, first look pictures with Peter doing stupid faces at the camera before either of them turns around. They sneak away during the reception to have a few moments to themselves and there's some beautiful, sappy pictures taken here of the two of them.

what sort of food they have at the reception

Probably something fancy like steak, but there's french fries as a side option as well because Peter has an addiction.

who cries first during the ceremony

Oh man... who doesn't. May cries, Peter cries, Clark definitely gets watery eyes, MJ too, JOSEPH.

how wild their reception gets

Oh man... wild, specially considering that there's a bunch of inebriated superheroes there, much of them who have known each other for years. Johnny is one of the first people to get drunk and he probably ends up making out with at least one person that night. Alfred dances, if you want to consider that wild.

what their rings are like

Plain silver bands, but have inscriptions inside of them.

what sort of favours they have

Probably something cool that won't get left behind like a coffee blend since they both drink too much of it, or a mason jar with desserts or little bottles of champagne

where they go for their honeymoon

Maybe somewhere overseas, a beach would be nice. Go out and explore a bit, somewhere they've never been.

something memorable that happens during the party / ceremony

Mar'i and Garth on the dance floor together

At one point Dick accidentally grabs Kaine thinking he's Peter (cons of being triplets) and Peter is behind Dick just laughing.

Bruce and May dance together uwu

who officiates the ceremony

Dianna Price does, which may or may not be one of the coolest things Peter has lived through.

what song their first dance is to

UUHHHH this one is hard and something I'll have to come back to when my brain isn't fried. Top pics are 'Can't Take My Eyes off You by Frankie Valli' 'As Time Goes By' or something like that but I also have old timey taste

who gives who away as they walk down the aisle

Clark and Bruce walk Dick down

May walks with Peter

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TT: Judas Contract Review

Beware spoilers along with rage and some positivity.

Okay I'm going to get this huge big thing out of the way and then go on with the mostly pleasantly surprised positive reviews towards just about everything else.

The Jericho-like character's sole purpose in this film is to demonstrate how Brother Blood's power su king/granting machine works. Does it on himself he comes out seemingly invulnerable and strong (doesn't feel getting hit by pipe and bends said pipe). Then once his services are done Mother Mayhem shoots him in the head...yeah I don't care if this wasn't a character I wasn't super invested in this is Grade A example of doing really disrespectful cameos of characters up there with BvS's handling of Jimmy Olsen. You got a hero, a disabled recently revealed to be bisexual in current comics hero, who was introduced in the original story to help save the day and his cameo in the story's film adaption is to aid the main villain and seemingly be killed off. A big hardy fuck you movie. BUT WAIT APPARENTLY I WAS TOO HASTY AS THE END CREDITS REVEALS JERICHO-LIKE CHARATCER IS ALIVE AND IS JERICHO AND THE MACHINE GRANTED HIM GLOWY GREEN EYES. So judging by the use of end credits indicating the next movie, Jericho is playing a role in the next TT movie. Or this is like Lex Luther recruiting Ocean Master at the end of ToA which we are still waiting for the pay off. Which is odd as I know I read somewhere that the hypothetical third TT movie will be focused on Kory and Blackfire. Or scarily we might get Titans Hunt but that story itself was a weaker retread of Judas Contract so maybe something remotely original.

So yeah, in a Judas Contract movie Titans who had  less or diddly squat to do with the original story are handled more respectfully than Jericho. Goddammit, KEVIN SMITH'S CAMEO IS TREATED BETTER THAN JERICHO'S. ALSO HI YJ VOICE CAMEOS.

AND IT'S A DAMN SHAME THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE EVERYTHING ELSE ABOUT THE MOVIE (Except most of Slade's character but later) IS HANDLED REALLY WELL. It balances the various plot threads nicely between Kory and DIck's relationship on and off the team, Jaime's struggle with the scarab and of course Tara's character arc which is I am  very happy with how they handled it. Ultimately, it's tragic and messy yes but in a more satisfying way I guess? They approach her as a multifaced character taking a lot from the original Terra but here she's an abrasive loner with a traumatic backstory that she flashes back when those memories are triggered. She's revealed happily working with Slade but being around people who are genuinely nice and care about her confuses her and if you weren't aware of versions of her story before it would keep you doubting. SHe's loyal to Slade for saving her life and thinks of him the only person she trusts and when he breaks it....she tries to break him. Not exactly another side change but her fighting because she's pissed off and she basically lost any trust and companionship she had especially from the one she thought she did love. And as a final act of fucking with the feels Tara saves Gar as rocks fall on her. I know many are going go argue about how evil Terra should be and how true this is to the original JC but this version succeeded in pulling of the "sucker punch" really damn well. Obviously, Slade/Terra is there but made clear they didn't "do it." I figured they'd want that uncomfortable aspect still in this version but didn't want to make their fanboy Assassin wet dream look that awful. He does tell Tara after they take care of the Titans they will be together but that can easily handwaived as him lying to use her. Ultimately, this version of Slade/Terra feel like a skeevy, manipulative version of Leon/Mathilda from the film "Leon the Professional" (high recommend plus proof that Gary Oldman could've been a good Joker as well as a good Commissioner Gordon). Gar and Tara's relationship is also handled well, sticking close to the original comic's version of it being rather one-sided and Gar being annoying but his behavior is called out by others and when he actually stops being a flirty jerk he's great and Tara honestly opens to him. There's even a nice reference to the TT cartoon BBT with the two sitting on the beach outside the tower complete with rock skipping.

Also about shipping,  HALLELUJAH NO TRACE OF BBR ANYWHERE IN THIS MOVIE. Unless you count them standing next to one another, exchanging dialogue about how clueless Gar is, and basic human compassion as BBR hints than yes. Also Traci 13! Or at least a girl named Traci with 13 on her shirts.

In other terms of adapting, there were plenty of lines and scenarios lifted from the book from how the Titans were taking down (Gar's is still hilarious, Jaime basically got Vic's, and sadly we were cheated out of a Terra vs Raven fight with just seeing Tara standing over Raven) to even Slade hitting on Starfire almost word for word. Of course with out Joey or Addie Dick is the one to single handedly infiltrate the HIVE/Blood Cult to rescue them because he's Dick Grayson :/ It's impressive but also makes the big deviations with the Wilsons more annoying.

Next to Joey, the other character to get cheated here is Slade sans not committing statutory rape in this version. Of course we're stuck with the Slade who's main reason for capturing the Titans was avenging his son. Here it's for money and the only family is the LoA that Damian "stole" from him. Really there isn't even any hints about other family here even with Joey in the damn film....if Joey is utilized again here how will they explain that? It didn't even seem that hard to adapt some kind of Wilson family drama into this movie with the time they're given. They missed out on what could've been a poignant scene if instead of money Slade gave HIVE Terra to take Nightwing's place in the power sucking machine it was him choosing his son and being a semi-decent father. But nope this Slade is a petty, boring sleazy bastard just caring about power AND money. Because we needed Damian to have something cool to do and take out Slade's eye and make him a generic assassin more tied to the Bat family because yes the Bat Family needs more interesting villains. Yes I'm still pissed at that and safe to say this is another reason I'm ranking Damian low on "Favorite Robins" lists.

However, we still get "A new Titan takes Terra's place on team and hints at hopeful future" with.....Donna Troy! As one of the Titans cursed to be deaged to Damian's age group because we're ignoring Cassie who comics are doing that anyway. Here it seems no one in Tim's generation existed anyway. Really I'm happy Donna gets to be animated with the Titans but given she probably never was part of the Fab Five and instead Damian's "generation" now and how this is another reason they could've given Joey a more faithful role...the excitement was kind of nulled.

Other than all that, the animation at the end seemed....odd. Like trying to over-emote and drive home how intense the scenes were especially with Terra and Brother Blood.

 Overall, as a Terra fan I am actually satisfied yet still sad but as a Jericho fan I am frustrated and worried for the future. Even when I'm starting to warm up to this version of Titans despite trying to recreate the 03 cartoon around Damian there's always a bit in these movies that's going to massively disappoint me and ruin almost everything else about the movies. Last time was how they handled Raven and Arella's relationship in one of the worst ways possible here it's spitting on Joey's contributions and maybe bringing him back as a villain...god please let that not be the case.