#this is such a cute intro 😭

[linolinoing]

SKZ CODE INTRO

[batbabydamian]

so, Batman #147… rambling about the difference in how Zdarsky portrays the two current Robins

this is a fantastic run for Tim, and very much written like a return to form of what plenty consider the best dynamic duo, but even more so "the best Robin". once Damian's introduced in this run, Zdarsky really makes sure you still know that lol

1. "We don't need anyone else" VS "I need my family"

#147 clearly exemplifies the contrast, so i'll go through it first. Damian, having fallen for Zurr's lie and accepted him as the real Bruce, goes so far as to say in the very first page "We don't need anyone else." it's cold colors, machinery, and hollow declarations of "father and son" for these two.

towards the ending, Tim has deduced where the real Bruce is hiding and brings him food expecting Bruce's knack for self-neglect. it's all warmth, sunshine, and mutual understanding - also a cute back and forth of "Batman and Robin" between them. on top of this, where Damian isolates Batman & Robin from family, Tim is the one to remind Bruce about "helping each other." Bruce heartily agrees with "I need my family" for a weighty end.

along with this parallel, from #138 Tim makes it clear that even in opposition, he's only ever trying to help Bruce. Damian was still on the wrong side with Zurr-induced-Bruce here at the time too 😭

2. Tim's independence as both a hero and partner

Tim is written as the ideal Robin to Bruce's Batman, and has made Robin its own independent hero on equal footing rather than a sidekick - it's made in statements by both Tim and Bruce, and through the entire narrative. he takes initiative and tries to foresee what would ultimately help Bruce. beyond being great partners, there's many bits showing their emotional connection ("i'm scared of being lost, but i'm more scared of losing you, Bruce" hit me like a bag of bricks). tbh this almost could be a Batman and Robin run lol

added the first panel from #126 of Tim declaring he's his own hero outside of Bruce, proven plenty especially in his backups in #131-134!! the other panels are a few highlights from #128, #130, and #135 of the partnership between Tim and Bruce

granted it's Zurr, but Damian is mostly seen following orders and given pensive looking panels when there's something concerning. While Tim continued to represent Batman's ideals during his own solo quest to find Bruce, Damian doesn't question or take action against "Bruce's" sudden shift in ethics

Batman #134 Backup - Tim showing support toward Toyman VS Batman #146 - Zurr and Damian confront Harley as she pleads about her change of heart

another kiinda parallel in #147 is Bruce acknowledging Tim's hard work to become Robin compared to Damian who's out here going Batman and Robin/Father and Son. i don't think it's an intended parallel but just the state of continuing to show Tim in a better light - Tim put in the effort "to become the second-best Robin" while Damian is Robin because..."son." supposedly less effort on his part too, because LOA.

second pic is from Batman/Catwoman The Gotham War: Scorched Earth, felt fitting to add since Tim mentions needing to "know everything" in both. and the humble brag. which ofc Tim believes Dick is the best!! but also. jic we didn't know Tim is the best current Robin sdfgh

3. Damian's blind loyalty as "Bruce's son"

there's a weight to the Robin title when regarding Tim, whereas Damian's "Robin" role is excess and counterintuitive. he's delegated to desperate sidekick to Bruce, as well as becoming an obstacle to the family. being Robin only seems significant to Damian in how it ties himself to his father, and his single Robin quality is a loyalty that's been written to an extreme fault. the only positive angle i could see this in is Zdarsky aiming to put Damian in a sympathetic light in how far Damian was willing to fall to stay by his father's side, hence, fooled by that nightmare story/confession. the problem with this is that we have not seen a single emotional connection between the two in this run, so why should we care about that relationship.

also, Damian constantly bringing up his position as Bruce's son just makes him look entitled? since Bruce rightfully expressed his claim of having the others as his sons too (with the unfortunate exclusion of his daughter)! so it's like a "lol you're not that special" vibe when looking at it from the outside?? ykw concerning #138, Damian saying "You're the one trying to destroy my father" also could have been in contrast to Tim saying "We'll help our dad" at the end.

Zdarsky seems to believe the only meaningful part of Damian being Robin is he's the son of Bruce, and not a single nod to any noble aspect Damian's achieved beyond that. we're constantly reminded of Tim's greatest hits as Robin, from taking on the mantle to pull Bruce out of darkness (#135, #138), mastermind a whole takedown (Gotham War: Scorched Earth), and always being on the same wavelength with Bruce etc. the entire run sings Tim's praise, and it's deserved!! my problem is how it's in stark contrast to Damian's portrayal of being the other Robin who's only special because he believes he's the greatest son and wants to be at Bruce's side.

so all this to say, if your fav is Tim YOU'RE EATING WELL!! personally as a chronic enjoyer of things, this has been an entertaining run! as a chronic enjoyer of Damian, it's definitely not for many of his fans at this point in time.

i did like this part!! his grin!!

[bugeyedfreaks]

I was cleaning out photos on my phone and saw these two pics together (from when I was writing a post about the characters’ heights) and was like…

…wait, I’ve seen this meme before…

[leopardom]

forget about ngvot Kris now ngvot is Jan and Nace’s playground song

[grimmweepers]

me: posts dark content without a second thought. has a bdsm test with no zeros. indulges in otherwise taboo kinks

also me: too shy to post my mood boards

[rexscanonwife]

What if I told you Barb is a he/him lesbian to me? What then?

[churrobear]

little Franz and Moe 😭

[iridescentis]

Interesting mental thing I've been thinking about recently:

I figured out that if I can't talk, my brain is distracted by finding alternative ways of communication and the uncomfortable sensation of suddenly not being able to talk, so it reduces the overwhelming feelings I'm dealing with and brings me out of a breakdown, so at some point I started essentially tricking myself to believe I can't talk in those situations. I just got myself an A5 whiteboard book thing I can take with me anywhere but I've used notes apps and whiteboard apps to communicate in the past and it's weirdly a really good way for me to feel better? Like I can go from feeling awful and painfully overwhelmed to chill and cheerful just by shutting up?? I don't get it! Now, it's not always a choice, I would say it's 50/50 intentional or subconscious, but I still see it as a coping mechanism whether I do it on purpose or not 🤷‍♂️

I also used to do the same thing with freezing, I would get overwhelmed and subconsciously get stuck and unable to move my legs, which distracted me with something completely different to overcome and work around. Those were completely unintentional and very annoying at the time but in hindsight it was definitely my brain giving me an out, which is kinda cool!

I do feel bad sometimes because I feel like if it's not involuntary it might come across as a selfish inconvenience for other people but it is genuinely the only thing that works other than letting myself have a full on breakdown which is much less pleasant and far more humiliating for everyone involved 🤦‍♂️😭

[thedeadthree]

𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖆𝖗𝖊 𝖑𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑𝖞 𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝖞𝖔𝖚𝖗 𝖒𝖆𝖉𝖓𝖊𝖘𝖘 — THE ANGUISH OF ATALANTEA AND THE SACRIFICE OF SAERA. THE CAUTIONARY TALES OF HOUSE ANDORAL. [ TEMPLATE BY @unholymilf ♡]

[daz4i]

crying. what am i supposed to say about tanizaki as a parallel or adaptation of the real author to the bsd character when we know nothing abt the character. i SHOULD talk abt him bc he's like one of the only classic japanese writers that get translated to hebrew, so ppl who're gonna come to the lecture to hear abt actual classic lit would likely be interested in hearing abt him like historically, but how the fuck do i connect it to bsd, the actual topic of the lecture-

[bluecoolr]

meanwhile i call you bluey like that lil aussie dog cartoon

Bluey's so cute tho 🥹😆🩵

[newervegas]

brain hurts but it’s finished !!!!!!!!

(also i sort of love meirion or modan or myrick over maxen but i also love the name maxen for the eldest of aemmas twinsies?? maybe I’ll do a poll about it bc i can’t decide to save my life izjzjzhz) filled in gaps and things and ill add the love interests for aem and emmys boys when i think of them but !!!!! eeeek! and now to do anres and lhysa and feanorians and the etc !!!!!! 🥀✨🥴 <3

[pinkxpantha]

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[luvfy0dor]

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[sungwoonha]

went to kcon yesterday