#scarlettraces

[penelopecat]

Just read the latest collection of Scarlet Traces, a particular favorite series. I love this extrapolation of how Earth’s history would have changed if humans had reverse engineered the Martian technology following their failed invasion in HG Wells’ War of the Worlds. This volume reaches something of a turning point in the series, but thankfully not a conclusion. There’s also an increased influence from Gerry Anderson’s TV series of the 70s, which made me smile even more. #thismakesmehappy #books #2022reading #bookstagram #comics #graphicnovel #scarlettraces #ianedginton #disraeli #mattbrooker #2000ad #britishcomics #sciencefiction #waroftheworlds #hgwells https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccq6G2rvK_-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[stephwillspoilyou-archive]

Who's the lamest villain you've faced?

Hands down, no question, Condiment King! He was even worse than the mime guy.

[itscrimetime]

Grinch?

"Beds for Jerry and Titus."

[the-schwayest-batman-around]

Beyond the Red Hood (Part 7): The Medic

It had been months since a crime killing had happened in Gotham City. The last time one did, it had been a group of Jokerz that had died and been gassed in a warehouse. There were only three people that would try and pish the envelop this much in this city. The first was being watched over by his Dad and wasn't going to be stepping into that exo-suit anytime soon.

However the other two wouldn't mind doing this again. The only reason they didn't was, at least from what Terry could assume, the heat was on them. The Commish and he hadn't forgotten about Scarlet and Ruby. While Doc Korsekov had said Ruby was off the payroll, he had asked Jason to swing by and help out.

With Bruce's mind flickering a bit and VivaMatch now being picked about by Alex Bellamy, Terry felt it was a good time to check back in. Especially with these night doctors showing up dead. How did he know it had to be Scarlet? Who else used that tag in this day and age?

Batman flew over Replicant Row, looking for any suspicious activity. The area had been hit rather hard since Darleen Larson had swan dived from her building. But a lot of the seedy people were either running away or ending up with the tag on their skull. He scanned the area and found something odd.

Well...that confirmed it. It was Scarlet again. How could he tell? He recognized the young girl hovering around a window, trying to sneak a peak. It was 'Ruby' and she had been the one responsible for over-doing it, as Scarlet put it. And if Ruby was out in costume, he had to assume that Scarlet was nearby. Sneaking up silently, he threw a Batarang with a rope around Ruby and tugged her to his eye level. 

"Where's your boss?" he said sternly.

[matt-brooker]

Posting some favourite pages from Scarlet Traces: Home Front which is included on the new Scarlet Traces Volume 3 collection. This page gave me the chance to scratch my Chris Foss itch. #disraeli #2000ad #scarlettraces #homefront #johnmburns #gerryhaylock #chrisfoss (at Nottingham, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbk0cGBMUsQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thedarkrobin]

Hi

1. First impression: “Helpless little girl….First impression are not my strong point.” 2. Truth is: “You were the first person to make me feel guilt.”3. How old do you look: “Sixteen.”4. Have you ever made me laugh: “…no?”5. Have you ever made me mad: “Not really.”6. Best feature: “…Your…body?”7. Have I ever had a crush on you: “No..I don’t know.”8. You’re my: “Greatest regret.” 9. Name in my phone: “Scarlett.”10. Should you post this too? “If you choose it.”

[stephwillspoilyou-archive]

Steph and Friends: Scarlet AKA "'Lil Red" 

Stephanie was constantly throwing around that she thought Sasha should stow the guns, and she knew it wasn't getting her anywhere. She knew it wouldn't do anything, because well, not everyone was the Bats. Not that Steph didn't consider Scarlet as good as, but that wasn't the point.

It seemed like any other day, but Steph yanked Sasha off with her, didn't say where, no mention of what either. Just a smile and a request for trust. The shooting range was a Hell of a surprise, and Stephanie just walked ahead of her friend and pulled a pair of glasses and ear muffs around her neck.

"I talked to a friend of mine that left us the gear and closed the place off. So it's just us, no worries." Steph tossed a pair of the headgear to Sasha who caught it easily. "So, okay, whatever, guns. You know what I hate them."

"Yeah, you told me-"

"Yup, now, here's something I haven't even shown Tim." Everything was pulled into place, and the blonde looked steadily at the waiting pages with their dark outline of bodies. With a clearly practiced ease, she lifted her gun and fired, no flinching, no hesitation, and deadly accuracy as she flipped a switch and the poor murdered sheet came back at them. Sasha came up beside her and nodded admiringly.

"All of us know weapons, even the ones the Big Guy says no on. Me, I used to steal my dad's and shoot cans before I picked up the big purple cloak. Look, I know it's dumb, I just wanted you to know. I come down here sometimes so the guys don't know." She set the safety again, put the gun down and shook out her hand. Habit to get rid of the subtle shake she picked up after a round. "So now you can come with me too?"

"So you don't want me to use guns, but you come practice?"

"No, this is me saying okay, fine, this is my dirty secret and I'm gonna let you be on the guns. Got it, Lil Red?" 

"I have it." Sasha smiled and pulled on the headgear herself. "Why don't you want them to know though?" She stepped up and took up the other gun that had been waiting, steadying her stance and aiming.

"Because I'm a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma!"

Sasha hesitated and looked back at her with a moment of confusion.

"Simpsons. Now shoot!"

[matt-brooker]

Just received my comps for the Rebellion Scarlet Traces Vol 3, collecting Scarlet Traces: Home Front and Scarlet Traces: Storm Front. Full disclosure... they've managed to miss out a page of Storm Front (episode 10 page 1, where Ahron is being tortured in the virtual world by the Martians, swipe left to see). The error wasn't caught at the proof stage so they can't correct it. The effect isnt too jarring, a bit like a DVD skipping a few seconds in a non-critical part of the movie, but I do have to apologise for the omission... #disraeli #ianedginton #2000ad #scarlettraces #vol3 (at Beeston, Nottinghamshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbN4jUIsV3c/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thedarkrobin]

[txt] Heeeeeey. Guess who turns 18 in October? That means that thing we wanted to do will be LEGAL! >:D

[txt]…I…

[txt] Wait five more years

[stephwillspoilyou-archive]

Steph/Sasha, for crack purposes

Who cooks normally?: Steph, Sasha might just eat fast food all day, but she'll totally learn some Russian dishes. Or try.

How often do they fight?: They're pretty chill, but they do have some push and pull on the matter of No Killing thing.

What do they do when they’re away from each other?: They chatter on text, emails, Scarlet's blog, basically any which way they can because Steph hates being out of touch and never wants Sasha to feel lonesome.

Nicknames for each other?: Purple Haze and Lil Red

Who is more likely to pay for dinner?: Whoever has cash, but also Babs for when they crash with her.

Who steals the covers at night?: Steph, again, but Sasha is usually curled up right beside her anyway. Sometimes they tug-of-war.

What would they get each other for gifts?: Weapons. Steph tries to steer Sasha to nonlethal combat, of course, and she does kinda really like the hardcore taser that Sasha set up for her. They'll work up to guns, Sasha still doesn't know how good of a shot Steph is.

Who remembers things?: Sasha, but they tend to live in the moment more than anything.

Who cusses more?: Split, but they end up influencing each other and making the other swear worse.

What would they do if the other one was hurt?: Steph would get pissed and want to go bust heads, but she'd honestly freak and try to keep Sasha from doing the same because yeah. Someone might die.

Who kissed who first?: Sasha, it was totally innocent though, but it became a habit between them.

Who made the first move?: Steph, I know right?

Who started the relationship?: Technically Steph, but Jason was the first one that drew attention to it, telling the girls to get a fucking room when they kept flirting over comm on a mission.

[darkoutlaw-blog]

scarlettraces replied to your post: Jason? Hey…I know we haven’t chatted it up in a while. I just wanted you to know everything’s going fine out here. I miss you a whole lot and can’t wait to go on patrol again together, but I wanted to check in. Are you doing alright?

I’m learning some new gun techniques from an expert. We’re camping out just outside county lines, but I can come see you guys soon. Promise.

Okay... Be careful, Scarlet. I mean it.

[theflyinggrayson-archive-blog]

scarlettraces replied to your post: Hey. I know we haven’t talked in a while, but… [She gave one of his arms a hug sheepishly.]

[She looks up at him with those big blue eyes and nods her head.] Sure. What’s the favor?

You think you could go do exactly what you just did to me, to Jason? He could probably use one of your hugs.

[matt-brooker]

1) The factory in flight 2) Factory interior 3) The main character (based on a design by Mick McMahon) 4) Close-up of same character. Designs for Company Mann, an unsuccessful story pitch to #2000ad written by the quietly marvellous @nigel_kitching . This was the previous outing of the flying factory design that finally made it into print in #scarlettraces #stormfront #nigel_kitching #disraeli #storypitch #visualisations https://www.instagram.com/p/CbDHUxXMiCG/?utm_medium=tumblr