#yeah that feels specific enough

[yes-i-read-sappho]

au where dazai and chuuya see Barbie together and it’s all fun and games until they get to that one scene near the end and they’re both just fighting demons in the theater

the ride home is dead silent afterwards

[bunnyboy-juice]

NO MORE ASSOCIATING THINGS WITH FEMMES ONLY BECAUSE THEY ARE PINK!HYPERFEM FEMMES ARE GREAT AND I LOVE YOU CAMPY FEMMES WHO EMBODY PINK BUT ALSO JESUS CHRIST CAN YOU GUYS NOT GO MORE THAN ONE DAY W/O TRYING TO SHOEHORN FEMMES INTO BEING ONLY PINK UWU BABIES. I AM FEMME AS IN GRASS AS IN DIRT AS IN TREE BARK AS IN WEEDS SPROUTING THROUGH THE SIDEWALK CEMENT. FEMME AS IN GENDER NONCONFORMITY AS IN FUCK YOU MY FEMININITY IS WHAT *I* SAY IT IS. FEMME AS IN DEPTH AND DARKNESS AND WARMTH AND TERROR. FEMME AS IN CAVES. FEMME AS IN LIGHTNING. FEMME AS IN AN AMALGAMATION OF TRAITS THAT I HAVE DECIDED ARE FEMININE REGARDLESS OF WHAT SOCIETY SAYS. FUCK IS IT THAT HARD TO UNDERSTAND?!???

[daisybell-on-a-carousel]

"Jason was the happy robin" this, "jason was the angry robin" that. Let's all be fully honest here Jason was the lonely robin

[momentomori24]

This may just be me, but I think if you ship a canonically very abusive, manipulative and toxic relationship, you don't get to judge or call anyone degenerates for their own fucked up ships, actually.

[themyscirah]

What runs/stories do you recommend for someone starting WW? Could you please be specific (/nicely)

Yeah ofc!

My Wonder Woman Starter Recs (specific style 😎)

First stops: for an initial introduction to Wonder Woman, I'd generally recommend going to at least one of three places first. These three are:

Wonder Woman: Historia: The Amazons by Kelly Sue DeConnick

Wonder Woman: Year One by Greg Rucka

Wonder Woman: the Hiketeia by Greg Rucka

Of these I generally recommend reading Historia first, as it's a retelling of the origin of the Amazons as a race and how Diana came to be (so it essentially starts from the beginning) and is also the most recent of the them (if that means anything). Something to note about Historia though is that it's a DC Black Label book, so it's events aren't strictly canon in the main DCU and there are some changes and new elements present. I don't think this is something that should discourage anyone from reading it though, it's the best WW origin story out there, and even in strict main canon over the years her origin is one that has had many fluctuations and small (& sometimes big) changes. WW:Historia is three prestige format (longer) issues.

You'll notice the third book there is WW: The Hiketeia. Hiketeia is a great book if you're looking for a view into Diana as a professional and experienced hero. It's a graphic novel so standalone and not too long, and has a great Diana and really interesting plot (Diana vows to protect a young woman and finds herself pressed against the wheels of Greek Tragedy). This is also the first work with Diana done by Greg Rucka, one of her most prolific and loved writers. A sampling of this work (and also Historia) I think gives a good guide to where to go next in terms of runs on her main title.

Wonder Woman: Year One is the second book on the list up there, but I'm mentioning it last here as it's a bit more complicated in terms of format. Unlike other year one books, WW: Year One is actually a series of issues on her main title, showcasing Diana's arrival to man's world in Rebirth (and also current p sure) continuity. The issue numbering for this one is strange (only the even issues 2-14 on WW (2016)) so I recommend looking for this in trade form if possible.

These 3 books I think give a taste of some of the best standalone stuff in the Wonder Woman mythos, and give the reader a good idea of where they may want to go next in terms of longer runs on the title. So I'll break that down here as a Step 2.

STEP 2: WHERE NEXT?

Here I break down some highly recommended runs based on what they have in common with the standalone books from step 1. As a rule, these runs are going to be much longer than the above and generally more connected to the wider DCU and other books. Look for the italics to see the introduction to each new work. Explanation paragraphs follow after each italic/bold rec.

Curious about Greek mythology in WW and the Amazons' origins after reading Historia? Liked the prescence of a supporting cast and Diana learning about Man's World from Year One? Willing to read a longer run? I recommend: Wonder Woman by George Pérez

George Pérez's time on Wonder Woman totally reinvented the character after Crisis on Infinite Earths, and is fundamental in establishing many core concepts of her lore. At 62 issues, 2 annuals, and a 4-issue crossover event at the end (War of the Gods), it's definitely a commitment to read, but it's the most enduring and well-loved run on Wonder Woman for a reason--it's just that damn good. Lots of focus on mythology (although with a lighter tone than Historia) alongside Diana learning her role in relation to Man's World & establishing herself as a hero and ambassador. Pérez's run also has almost-certainly the most expansive and developed supporting cast in WW comics, something that really drives the emotional core of the series, especially in later issues. Obligatory note that this series was written between 1987 and 1992 and contains some very occasional aspects that I thought were in some way dated/uncomfortable etc. while reading (details of Cheetah's origin, depiction of the Bana-Mighdall, Hercules) but despite that I still highly, highly recommend this run. The word fundamental cannot begin to describe it.

Liked the experienced Diana of the Hiketeia? Interested to see her attempt to balance the high stakes responsibilities of an ambassador and superhero? Looking for some really badass moments and fights? Haven't read enough terrible tragedy? I suggest: Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka 2003 EDITION.

Some of Diana's coolest moments of all time are collected here. Also one of her most controversial. The 1st Rucka run is very much the story for anyone who liked the Diana of the Hiketeia and the tragedy of that and Historia. 2003 Rucka Diana is a Diana tested, forced to make decisions that are anything but easy, and live with the consequences. She's extraordinarily capable, but her enemies know that and are prepared to that end. This run, along with the Pérez run, rank among my favorite Wondy comics of all time (those and Historia are my top 3). This run is such peak Diana, especially in terms of sheer badassery. Her final confrontation with Medusa is in my opinion perhaps the greatest Wonder Woman fight scene of all time. Her encounter with Athena in the second-to-last issue breaks me every time. Cannot recommend this book more.

*a note abt this run is that it is more context-dependent than the other ones listed here, as it's the run that finishes out the Wonder Woman vol. 2 book and so has some guest appearances from characters introduced in other prior runs (Artemis of Bana-Mighdall, Cassie Sandsmark, and Vanessa Kapatelis, to name a few). I read this run before knowing much (if anything) about any of them, and still enjoyed it a lot, so I wouldn't be worried about this really but just thought I'd mention it.

Rucka's 2003 run is published from Wonder Woman (1987) #195-226. You can also find it in trade and I believe(?) omnibus. Sometimes the Hiketeia is included in collections of this series, as the 03 run is thematically similar in many places, just with a much deeper look at Diana and the world & with higher stakes.

Liked the specific characters and plot threads of Wonder Woman: Year One? Want to see what happens with Diana's exile, or learn more about Barbara Ann? Want a Diana in between the extremes of young and highly experienced? Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka 2016 EDITION may be for you.

...yes I'm putting ANOTHER Rucka book on here. He writes a great Diana, what can I say. This run is the same one that Year One came out of, just the follow ups to that story and versions of the characters. I have this run listed as separate from Year One though, as there's some really big time skips since the events of that first volume. A lot of time has passed since then, and there's more history between the characters, not all of it without drama. This run continues to be weird with the numbering, as well as some artist changes, so I definitely recommend looking into reading this in trade format (physical or digital) if at all possible. My recommended reading order is WW 2016 by Rucka vol. 2 "The Lies" (Wonder Woman: Rebirth Special #1, followed by 2016 main title odd numbered issues 1-11), then Rucka 16 vol. 3 "The Truth" (odds 13-23) then Godwatch (evens 16 through 24) followed by 25? But The Truth and Godwatch combine near the end so that doesn't really work either. This run is so good but recommending it is such a pain because the numbering is so all over the place. On God I never know which order to read this in. Going to revoke my previous statement and say read it as Rebirth Special 1, then only odds 1 through 11, then from 13 through 25 normally. That may lead to some weirdness as you read because the two stories take place at different times and have different art styles, but they come together at the end pretty dramatically so I think it's less confusing to read it this way? Maybe? So strange bc this is one of the go to good starter runs and yet it's set up so unintuitively. If someone has a better way to read this then let me know and ill edit, ik this explanation is super confusing bc neither way to read it is totally ideal imo and I feel I definitely read it in a weird order.

Going to call that a good rundown of some of my greatest recommendations in terms of Wonder Woman comics. If anything wasn't fully clear here or anyone (not just anon) has questions or wants to talk abt WW comics/my choices feel free to send as many asks or dms as you want. Have a good day everybody, & as Diana says, may the glory of Gaea be with you <3

[caligvlasaqvarivm]

Serendipity should be required viewing material before anyone tries to analyze Homestuck; not only is John Cusack a universal constant, but the themes and vibes of Serendipity are so fundamentally woven into Homestuck's DNA that several of Serendipity's thesises and conversations could be lifted directly from one to the other.

In particular, the way Serendipity utilizes coincidence and circumstantially simultaneous events in order to suggest - nay, decree - that the two leads belong together, is highly reminiscent of the way Hussie uses foreshadowing, and not just for romantic couples. It's also a major window into the ultimate stance Homestuck takes with regard to romance, fate, and destiny, and also more specifically, a really good look at Karkat's own personal philosophies of romance. There's a running theme in his movies of meeting someone that perfectly matches your freak, someone you don't ever need to compromise yourself around, who brings out the best in you.

Also, some of yall need to watch a shitty romcom every once in a while and develop some emotions

[mega-banette]

you know what. if we’re imagining Fox as being 17-19 then offering her french toast was actually a genius move on the Bizzies’ part. because from experience the number 1 way to get a teenager to trust you is to give them free food

[timeisacircleofangst]

because guys we've all talked about how Curly had to watch Anya die, but he had to watch Daisuke die too

like yes Curly watched Anya overdose but he also heard Daisuke calling for Anya as he crawled out of the vent. He might not have witnessed his actual death but he saw him all bloodied and distraught at being too late to save her

and I just think about how he felt. How guilty he must have been. You just watched the arguably two most vulnerable people in your crew die and you could have prevented it, but you didn't. You were charged with protecting them they were your responsibility but now they're gone and you get to watch

[torchickentacos]

i will always shout praises of bi4bi but given recent discourse I feel the need to say that I love bi4het too! I just love bisexuality in general in its many forms, and anyone who only likes it when it's 'queer enough' for them is biphobic. Bisexuals should be able to bring their LaMe CiShEt BoYfRiEnD to pride without being made to feel like spectators and outsiders to their own event.

[sad-leon]

Can you draw Galileo if you are still taking prompts? I love her very much ✨

her!!!

[joshnekuu]

Sonknux thoughts

So like. Sonic is aro, to me. Potentially incredibly greyaro, and has just like, never met That Person that clicks into the romance zone for him.

Meanwhile Knuckles is like. Hi I’ll die before I admit to myself, let alone Sonic, that I have feelings for him.

So this isn’t exactly a relationship that just happens. There needs to be something that pushes the truth out of knux for Sonic to ever realize that Knuckles has fallen for him, and when it finally does, I don’t think Sonic would like… know what to do with this information.

He’s kind of touched. Like… Knuckles is his best friend next to Tails, even if they fight a lot. And while he’s known that Knuckles cares about him more than he likes to admit, there’s something… relieving? About knowing that Knuckles really cares about him that much, to the point that he’s in love with him.

But at the same time there’s this sort of… awkward guilt, of not knowing how to respond. It’s not like he doesn’t like Knuckles. He’s just… never thought of him that way. Never thought of ANYONE that way, but it doesn’t help that it never even crossed his mind Knuckles might have feelings for him.

He doesn’t want to reject Knuckles outright, but he doesn’t exactly feel like he can just say ‘yeah let’s date’, because he’s not sure he can really do that honestly. It’s a weird feeling. It’s different than Amy’s infatuation with him when they were younger, where he didn’t want anything to do with it. Sure, he never wanted to hurt Amy by turning her down, but it felt easier to run away from that. To avoid dealing with it.

But it’s still different. With Amy, he’s always known he just didn’t feel that way about her. She’s one of his best friends and he loves her dearly, just… not like that. He’s had time to consider it, to think about it, and the answer always remained the same- he just didn’t see her like that. He’s never thought that way about Knuckles either, but more so in the vein of, like… it never crossed his mind as a possibility. Why would Knuckles ever feel that way about him, when he’s always caused problems for him, when they’ve always butted heads, when they’ve always been so… opposite?

It’s a weird feeling. He doesn’t know that he feels the same way about Knuckles that Knuckles feels about him, but he knows that it doesn’t… feel Bad, knowing that Knuckles feels this way about him. It’s reassuring, relieving, comforting, to know that Knuckles loves him. And it feels nice, knowing that Knuckles isn’t expecting him to reciprocate, that Knuckles isn’t asking anything of him- he didn’t even want to tell him these feelings, it just kind of came out, there was never any belief that Sonic would respond in kind and they’d start dating.

… but at the same time that does stir up this ache in Sonic, a sadness. Because Knuckles genuinely doesn’t believe Sonic could feel the same about him. And it’s less because of who Sonic is as a person, and more about how Knuckles perceives himself. It’s not that Knuckles just doesn’t think Sonic could ever be with ANYONE, it’s that he can’t conceive of Sonic ever wanting to be with him. And Sonic can’t help but feel upset about that.

And it makes him realize that maybe he would. If things were different. If he didn’t struggle to stay in one place so much, if Knuckles weren’t so tethered to one spot. As much as Knuckles has always longed for freedom, Sonic has wanted that for him too. And Knuckles being honest about his feelings, confessing something like this, he admires that. He doesn’t want to just say no. He doesn’t want to just turn Knuckles down.

And maybe it’s not the same sort of love that Knuckles feels. But Sonic does love Knuckles, Knuckles is one of the certainties in his life that he’s come to rely on, someone he wants to see succeed and thrive and be happy. If that’s not love, what is?

And maybe that’s enough. Maybe their love doesn’t have to be exactly the same, for it to be there, for it to be enough. Maybe just wanting to be able to reciprocate can be enough for now.

[hexational]

im just going to call this au "infected gradient" au until i think of something better, because 1. i am unoriginal and 2. since the ONLY two people switched around are unpleasant and infected, most of my options are already being used as SHIP NAMES between these mfs

anyway screenshots of me infodumping about them undercut. i am so normal about them

[quibbs126]

So does Cybertron have weather patterns? Like, precipitation and stuff?

Because something my brain thought up, the TF One quartet’s never been to the surface before the movie and know almost nothing about it. So like, when Megatron leaves with the Elite Guard, he’s the one guy in the group who doesn’t know how the surface works

Basically my thought process leads to Megatron freaking out when rain/a storm happens on the surface because he’s literally never seen it or knows of the concept, with the Elite Guard dealing with it as they remember he doesn’t know about these things despite it being pretty normal to them

I don’t know, it could make either a cute one-shot fic or a funny comic of Megatron not understanding rain

[mokeonn]

Worked my new job at the pet store today and I accidentally scared a hamster. So im gonna make it up to him by giving him a loving home

[brionysea]

when max is depressed we know something's wrong because lucas says with his words that he knows something's wrong but when mike is depressed we don't think anything of it because will's right next to him rolling his eyes about how stupid straight people are

[schmweed]