#Kroloteans

[panels-of-interest]

Green Lantern vs. Black Hand.

[from Green Lantern (2004) #6]

#Justice League #Justice League of America #J.L.A. #Green Lantern Corps #Green Lantern #Hal Jordan #Black Hand #Jessica Jordan #Jim Jordan #Jack Jordan #Herc Stone #Kroloteans

[noir-renard]

Do you think we'll ever see some of Danny's rogue gallery show up?? The use of whelp in the newest chapter certainly made me think of Skulker :3

You know, I almost changed the word 'whelp' because I thought 'this is gonna make people think things huh', but it's such a flavorful vocabulary choice that I decided to keep it.

In other words, I'm hesitant to answer 'yes' or 'no' to your question because I don't want to spoil anything, so I will say this: IYGABAB is DP software running on Batman/DC Hardware. We might see Danny's rogues, we might not, but either way I think the payoff will be a rewarding experience >:3

Whether Skulker specifically will show up or not, I did think about where he would fit in with the combined DC and DP lore in my fic, so I can offer you a fun headcanon I have about him in the IYGABAB verse: Skulker is the ghost of a krolotean.

#answered asks #iygabab #batburger au #slugits #DPxDC #skulker being a krolotean is one of my favorite headcanons and I hope to do more with it someday. I just think it's neat :3

[haroldhighballjordan]

very convinced that Bruce treats his children like one treats their cats when it comes to them falling asleep on him. like he could have a very important League meeting he’s meant to attend but he can’t go now because Dick slouched over onto his shoulder when he was taking a nap next to him on the couch.

“Can’t you just Zoom me in? No, I KNOW I’m meant to go over the tactical plans for our defense against the Krolotean invasion, it’s just… He’s so COMFORTABLE Clark, what do you expect me to do???”

#Bruce Wayne #dick grayson #Jason Todd #Tim Drake #cassandra cain #stephanie brown #damian wayne #duke thomas #batfamily #batfam

[superbattrash]

Superbat: The Boy With The Pearl Earring

Alternative title: nemestie gives me too many ideas

So. @annoyingartblizzardskeleton did some DM magic and I wrote a few notes. Then @superbatlvr1 shared one of his piercing hcs (THANK YOU BBY) and here we are. Enjoy! 

Clark pierces Bruce’s ear on an undercover mission :) 

“Are you sure?” Clark asks nervously.

Bruce sighs and his entire back aches from the movement. He’s been sighing a lot these past few hours. “Yes, Clark, for the last time, I am absolutely sure,” he says.

“It’s gonna hurt.” Clark is biting at his lip and Bruce is not distracted by it at all. He’s got things to do, people – well, aliens – to spy on. He can’t be distracted by Clark’s teeth biting into the soft flesh of his lower lip, denting it, making it flush red when he releases it.

“It’s a piercing, it’s supposed to hurt,” Bruce says when he finally finds a way to shake himself out of his thoughts. He just needs this over with; he’s not exactly a fan of the situation either.

“I don’t like this,” Clark says and drops his hands by his sides. He’s been doing this a lot; moving his hands around as he speaks and removing them from Bruce’s proximity whenever they talk about what he’s actually supposed to do.

“I get that,” Bruce says and even though he’s trying to sound patient, he can hear the edge in his own voice.

Clark flinches at his tone (it’s not the first time today, and any other day Bruce might have taken a tiny bit of pleasure knowing he has such a strong effect on what is essentially the strongest being in the universe, but this isn’t the time or place for that kind of thinking), and Bruce breathes through his nose to calm himself down. He continues in a slightly softer voice: “But I can’t place the needle at the right angle myself without damaging the device.”

“And you really want to do this?” Clark asks. Again.

Bruce finally turns his entire body towards Clark. He clasps his hands in his lap to keep from just grabbing Clark’s hands and bringing them up to his ear.

“You’re not even really piercing it, okay?” he says. “You’re re-piercing it. You’re just opening up an old piercing, alright? That’s not nearly as bad.”

“It’s still pretty bad.”

“I know and I’m sorry but-” Another sigh. “This is the best we can do, okay? And I need your help here, Kal. I can’t do this by myself.”

Bruce wishes he could, he really does, but it’s an event for bonded pairs. Not single men looking for a good time. If it was, he would’ve been chosen for the mission in the first place and not desperately trying to fill in after realizing that bonding pairs were the same damn gender. He should’ve been aware of this, but his background information was lacking; he’ll obviously fix this mistake for future references but that’s not going to save them now.

“Okay,” Clark agrees quietly, and he looks like Bruce just told him he has to give up the puppy he found on the street.

Bruce is going to strangle Hal for this.

It’s the Lantern’s fault they’re even in this mess. If he hadn’t gone and gotten himself captured, they wouldn’t have to attend a fancy alien party to try and save his ass. Although Bruce supposes it’s mostly the other Lanterns’ fault for dragging the League into this, but it’s easier to be angry at the Lantern he knows and loathes. Alright, so maybe he’s a little overdramatic but he’s not exactly in a forgiving mood right now.

They need to figure out where the Kroloteans have taken Hal and without an easy way onto their ship, they’ll need to do all the recon they can beforehand. Which is why Bruce is trying to convince Clark to pierce – sorry, re-pierce – his ear.

The listening device is in an earring, because bonded pairs wear matching jewelry. The device transmits back to the ship where Diana, J’onn and Shayera are waiting. The plan was for Diana to be here with Clark, because they’re both human looking enough to go as Earthlings but with just enough of them being different that they won’t be considered too weak to attend the ritual. They’re also strong enough to defend themselves, should it come to that. Bruce made sure to design the earring elegantly but effectively. It wouldn’t get in the way of a fight or interfere with Diana’s usual uniform. Which is also why Clark’s piece of jewelry is a large bracelet, covering most of his wrist. Bruce would simply switch the pieces, if he could, but he has no equipment capable of piercing Clark’s ears – obviously – and so they have to improvise.

Bruce, however, does have his ears pierced. Or rather he did have one ear pierced. It’s been several years, if not over a decade since he’s last worn any type of jewelry it in though. Hence, once again, why he needs assistance. The device is rather fragile and he’s not sure he could press it through his ear without ruining the circuits inside it. Clark can – and not just because he can see through the material. He’s always extremely careful when handling people, whether it be physically or mentally. Bruce trusts him to do this.

“How come you only have one ear pierced?” Clark asks and it’s clearly his attempt at distraction. Bruce isn’t sure if he’s trying to distract himself or Bruce but either way, Bruce is more than willing to make this as comfortable for Clark as he can.

“I only needed one,” he says.

“Because?” Clark prompts as he cleans the needle. His hands are steady the way Superman’s hands always are, but he’s still hesitant. It’s clear in his voice.

“I had an earring made when I was younger,” Bruce explains quietly. “From one of my mother’s necklaces.” There’s really no reason to tell Clark which necklace he’s referring to but of course the story doesn’t make much sense without that piece of information. Either way the look on Clark’s face lets Bruce know that he doesn’t have to explain that part.

“Oh,” he says quietly, and he’s got that sad look on his face again.

“I can’t quite remember much of how the night went by after-” Bruce soldiers on.

“Bruce, you don’t have to-”

“-but when I got home, I had a single pearl in my hand. Alfred obviously wouldn’t let me keep it; it was covered in blood.” That last bit comes out rougher than he means it to and Bruce swallows with difficulty. His throat feels tight, and he blinks a few times to make sure no tears can betray him. There’s really nothing Clark can say, and Bruce realizes he’s not making him feel any better about this, so he pushes on, ignoring the catch in his throat: “Anyway, when I turned fifteen, I found it stashed away and I had it made into an earring.”

He skips past the part where he sobbed for days after finding it, the part about Alfred scolding him for roaming through his things, the part where Bruce ran away with nothing but that silly pearl in his hand. Alfred found him, he always does, still to this day, but it took hours and hours. The atmosphere in the manor was tense and awkward for weeks and it didn’t help that Bruce went out and got his ear pierced only to switch to the pearl earring mere hours later. It was a miracle that it didn’t get more infected than it did. It warranted another scolding but as soon as Alfred saw the earring, he stopped yelling.

“There was only one pearl, so I never saw a reason to get both ears pierced,” Bruce ends, a little awkwardly. He’s not quite sure why he shared that story. It’s not a particular happy one, nor is it relevant to their mission.

“Do you still have it?” Clark asks gently.

“Somewhere, yes. I stopped wearing it when I turned eighteen. Cool boys don’t wear their mother’s jewelry, you know?” It’s a sad attempt at humor but the story is much less sweet than Bruce aimed for.

“I think it’s a nice sentiment,” Clark says. He swipes Bruce’s earlobe with the antibacterial pad and then presses his finger against Bruce’s skin until he feels the old hole. It’s clear that he’s doing this for Bruce’s benefit. He could’ve easily just looked through Bruce’s ear and pushed the needle through without the show of preparation. “I’m sure your mother would have been happy.”

“Probably not about the piercing,” Bruce says and then sucks in a quick breath as Clark pushes the needle through his ear. Could’ve done with a warning there but Clark’s hands are gentle on his skin and soothe the slight ache as best they can. “The sentiment, maybe.”

“Either way I think it’s a sweet thought,” Clark says and fastens the earring.

It’s not at all like his mother’s pearl; it’s a simple golden stud with a small diamond in the middle. Enough light reflection to hide the microchip should someone get close enough to want to search for it. It’s pretty, Bruce designed it with Diana in mind after all, and the Amazonian deserves jewelry beautiful enough to suit her. She also wouldn’t leave the cave until he’d made it just the way she wanted it. Joke’s on Diana; there’s no reason for her to keep the earring after this.

“All done,” Clark says with a smile. He doesn’t remove his hands from Bruce’s face though.

There’s something oddly intimate about having Clark’s hands on him like this, on his skin, so close. He’s cradling Bruce’s jaw gently in his strong hand, turning his head slightly to see how the earring looks. The piercing didn’t hurt, not really, Bruce meant it when he said Clark was merely re-piercing his ear, but it is still an odd sensation, having Clark’s hands cause him even the slightest bit of pain. Clark is always so careful, so afraid to hurt anyone he doesn’t mean to. Even those he should want to hurt, he hesitates to lay his hands on. It’s an admirable moral he keeps to, albeit not always one that Bruce agrees with.

Today though… today he’s grateful that Clark is a gentle soul with a good heart. To be fair there aren’t many days where he isn’t, but he doesn’t like admitting to that; there’s no reason to make Clark do that I-knew-you’d-come-around smile of his. He does that plenty as it is. In Clark’s defense, Bruce has absolutely come around already. He’s willing to admit it to himself (unspoken, obviously) while Clark is caressing his skin to make sure he’s alright.

“Is it bad?” Clark asks and finally takes a step back.

Bruce instantly misses the warmth of his hands while simultaneously feeling like he can breathe properly for the first time in an eternity. He really has to get his feelings under better control, but he’s stressed out right now and going undercover on a mission he hasn’t personally prepared for. Thank God he insisted on planning everything with Diana and Clark from the moment they came up with this plan.

Not that they’d ever been allowed to leave the Watchtower without him knowing every single detail anyway. Bruce might have a small issue with control. He’s working on it. Sort of.

“Not at all,” Bruce says, because he doesn’t want Clark to keep looking at him like he’s going to fall to his knees crying. “Are you ready to do this?”

“Of course,” is Clark’s instant reply, and Bruce expected no less.

The ceremonial gown is a bit much – and absolutely impractical to wear in a fight – but at least Clark is allowed to keep his suit on. Bruce is sending a silent thank you to the Kryptonian designer who made sure the thing can be manipulated by Clark’s touch alone. While he’s only ever seen Kryptonian ceremonial clothes on a screen, Clark’s uniform is a pretty good dupe all things considered. He might be supposedly human but there’s no harm in dressing in a powerful species’ designs. The high neck is a nice touch and makes him look almost royal.

The downside to Clark’s uniform being so easy to fix is that Bruce has to match. Diana could get away with her Amazonian uniform – nobody would look twice at her and deny her access anywhere – Bruce cannot. Mostly because Diana refused to let him wear it even if it would fit but also because he has to match Clark properly now that they have more details for the ritual. Bruce would have liked more than an hour’s warning, but he’ll take what he can get. Which is also why he doesn’t comment on the gown that’s presented to him; apparently, he looks human enough (and isn’t that an insult in and of itself? He’s wearing the batsuit!) that he’s assumed to be Clark’s… pet? Companion? Slave? Bruce isn’t entirely sure.

Either way their hosts have graciously prepared a dress – a gown – for Bruce to wear. Once again Bruce wants to strangle a Lantern, although this time it’ll be Kyle. Why he felt the need to reach out to the Kroloteans for proper etiquette (and share color schemes) instead of actually joining the League in their mission, Bruce will never know. There’s nothing he can do about it now and he tries not to frown too much as he sheds his own uniform.

Clark has graciously turned his back so Bruce can pretend he’s got any privacy. They’re in a small room; there is no privacy for either of them. If Bruce breathes in hard enough, he can smell Clark’s cologne from here. Or maybe it’s just how he smells. It’s warm and earthy and makes Bruce think of broad fields and sunny afternoons.

He pulls the gown up over his hips and closes the odd broch-like clasps at his shoulders. The red isn’t that bad but combined with the blue sash he feels like he just got branded on his ass: Superman’s property. He can’t dwell on that, they’re already late to their plans but he still pulls at the skirt awkwardly. Is he supposed to pick it up, so he doesn’t step on it? It’s not like it’s the first time he’s been in a dress (Brucie Wayne should be a full-time job), but this is a little different. He’s thankful for the slit running all the way up his thigh if nothing else, because it makes it easier to move around, even though he is showing a lot of leg, even by Brucie standards.

The gown, the silly colors, the possession-stamp basically written on his ass Bruce can live with; he doesn’t care that a bunch of aliens think Clark owns him or is bonded to him, it’s a mission like any other. But. His cowl.

Kyle was very specific. Any sort of alteration in the ceremonial uniform will be taken as an insult. So, the cowl is a no go.

“Wishing you had one of Robin’s domino masks right now?” Clark asks with a soft smile on his face.

He’s nervous, Bruce can tell. He’s trying not to show it and Bruce gets that. It’s not like they do this every day. Punching bad guys and saving Earth? That they know how to do. Pretend to be a bonded pair long enough to figure out where their teammate is being held hostage? Not so much. If only this was a punch first, ask questions later kind of mission they could’ve sent Shayera in here instead.

“I do, actually,” Bruce says because he does. He always carries an extra mask in his utility belt for emergencies. While it doesn’t happen often, breaking a mask isn’t unheard of, especially with his boys. They’re self-sacrificing idiots, which Bruce only knows because – as Alfred puts it – they haven’t learned that from strangers. “But I’m not sure it would go with the outfit.”

“Which looks amazing on you, by the way.” It’s Clark’s attempt at making Bruce smile. It absolutely works.

“I couldn’t let you grab all the attention now, could I?” Bruce fires back and he is suddenly eternally grateful that their communicators are off for the moment. There’s no way he’d survive the rest of the League hearing him flirt with Superman like this. He’s not in Brucie-mode, this is just Bruce flirting with Clark. Which he shouldn’t do. For… some reason or another he can’t really remember when he looks into Clark’s bright eyes.

“There’s no way anyone will look at me with you looking like that,” Clark says with a cheeky grin. “You ready to go dazzle some aliens?”

“Obviously,” Bruce says and shoves his worries to the back of his mind. There’s no one here who can recognize him and Clark – the League – already know who he is. It’s an undercover mission, he’ll be fine. He fells oddly naked though.

Clark holds his arm out and Bruce accepts it. He does end up grabbing a fistful of the gown to make sure it doesn’t get wrapped in his boots. Those, thank God, are his own, but he doesn’t think anyone will notice the black soles as long as he doesn’t do any high kicks.

“When we’re done with this, you should wear your earring again,” Clark says quietly as they walk down the hallway. They’ve already planned their escape and know every way out of the ship in case something goes wrong.

“Why?”

“I think it’d suit you,” he says and he’s staring at Bruce’s ear now.

“I can’t wear it as Batman,” is all Bruce says because… he’s not sure what else to say. Clark’s comment doesn’t feel like their earlier back-and-forth so Bruce can’t exactly say something sleezy back. He also doesn’t feel like ruining Clark’s sweet compliment, so he focuses on what’s safe: Batman. He can’t wear the pearl earring underneath the cowl, and he doesn’t know if it’ll bring up too many bad memories. The way Clark is looking at him makes him think it might be worth a try though.

“You’re not always Batman, B,” Clark says gently.

“No,” Bruce says. “I suppose I’m not.”

***

Bruce has no idea how they pulled it off. Of course, something went wrong, it always does on these types of missions. While Bruce was perfectly fine playing the pet (okay, so mostly fine; fine enough that he wasn’t causing a scene), Clark didn’t have the same mindset and kept interrupting when someone spoke over Bruce or asked him insensitive questions. Not part of the plan but they could’ve downplayed it, saved it, if it wasn’t for the fact that they immediately found out where Hal was kept prisoner.

At the damn ceremony. Apparently, it’s Krolotean custom to bring a sacrifice (best kept alive for later slaughter) that their guests can then consume together. While Bruce is indeed angry at Hal, he’s not angry enough to kill him. Okay, so not angry enough to eat him, at least.

He obviously tells Hal this as he’s dragging his semi-conscious body through the halls while Clark blasts his heat vision at the group of angry aliens running after them. Why not take the opportunity when Hal is quiet for once?

They make it back to their own ship with minimal injuries. Luckily Krolotean weapons aren’t made of Kryptonite and Bruce didn’t like the gown’s long skirt anyway. It’s much better suited for someone not running for their life. Fighting might have been an option if they had been able to call for backup, but Krolotean technology has advanced enough to be able to block outside signals (Bruce is once again tempted to strangle Kyle. Or Hal. Or both of them).

As soon as they’re on board the ship takes off and not even Kroloteans are dumb enough to follow the League when they’ve escaped. They may be stupid enough to kidnap a Green Lantern, but even they know what the Justice League can do when all their members are ready. Good thing they don’t know there’s only five of them there.

The flight back to Earth goes by without incidents. Mostly without incidents. Kyle shows up to thank them for their help and of course he chooses to do this before Bruce has had a chance to change out of the ruined gown. There is no shame in a nice dress, but Bruce is not in the mood to be on the end of Kyle’s – and Hal’s, because of course he chooses this exact moment to wake up – comments. It doesn’t help that most of the dress is still on the alien ship because of their escape and Bruce is left in red and blue tatters.

There is no murder though and no strangling.

Clark is a traitor who got in the way, but Bruce can see why he did it. It wouldn’t do to murder the guy they just saved. He’ll have to wait a few months before accidentally pushing Hal off a cliff without his ring on.

It’s a healthy (or unhealthy, depending on who you ask) mix of too little sleep, too much adrenaline and more annoyance than being locked in a room with four children asking endless questions that has Bruce falls asleep on the flight home. Not before he’s changed back into his suit though. He feels instantly better when he feels the tightness of the cowl around his face.

He does keep the blue sash though. It’s soft and pretty and carries no trace of tracking devices. It’s not like he’s going to wear it. He’ll keep it in the cave, nobody has to know. He does this with a lot of seemingly silly things. It’s his way of keeping memories, of keeping track of missions.

It has absolutely nothing to do with the way Clark’s eyes lit up seeing Bruce in his colors, wearing them like a brand. And just because his heart beats a little faster at the thought of maybe wearing it as a scarf in the winter to see Clark’s reaction, it doesn’t mean that he’s obsessed, thank you very much.

Bruce somehow manages to pick the seat next to Clark and if his head lulls to the side Clark is sitting at when he falls asleep, who is he to blame? It’s not his fault he’s only comfortable enough with Clark to relax enough to sleep.

Neither of them comments on it when they’re back at the Watchtower.

***

It's a few days later when Clark arrives at the cave. It’s not like he needs an invitation and he’s finally started actually showing up without dragging seven emergencies with him, which Bruce appreciates. He likes calm Sundays. Or at least as calm as they can be when he’s got patrol in less than six hours.

He’s been thinking a lot about Clark the past few days – more than usual anyhow. Bruce even went so far that he started searching through his old things for his mother’s pearl. Of course, it’s in the last place he looks, and he should’ve remembered how 18-year-old Bruce liked to keep his things close. Good thing Bruce hasn’t cleared out his nightstand in years.

It’s taken him a few days to bring the small box to the cave. Even after finding it he found is difficult to move it. There are a lot of memories connected to that one, small piece of jewelry and Bruce isn’t certain he’s ready to face it.

And then Clark stops by.

Clark’s always been better at the emotional stuff; not just with his own but with Bruce’s too. It’s why it’s so easy to open up to him. Okay, easy might be a little too simplified, but now that they’re friends it’s easy. It’s natural and feels good to share things with Clark.

It doesn’t mean Bruce isn’t hesitant to show Clark to the box. It’s his mother’s pearl, after all. Clark reacts better than Bruce could have imagined. Then again, he isn’t really sure what he should imagine.

Clark just smiles at him and holds the box very carefully in his large hands. He turns it over as if he doesn’t have perfect vision and instead needs to examine it like any other human. Bruce assumes he’s just putting on a show to make Bruce comfortable. He’s slightly annoyed that it’s working.

“It’s gorgeous, Bruce,” Clark says and he’s so genuine that Bruce feels a knot in his throat. “I’m glad you got to keep this with you.” He doesn’t comment on how sad it is that it’s all Bruce has left, the last little piece of his mother, because they both know that already. Instead, Clark tries to see the beauty in the pearl, the sentiment and love Bruce carries for his mom in keeping that silly little earring with him all these years.

“May I?” Clark asks as he gestures at the box.

It takes Bruce a second longer than he’d like to figure out what Clark wants to do, but as soon as he does, he feels peace settle in his stomach.

“Sure,” he says.

Because this isn’t only for Bruce’s benefit. This is for Clark as well. Bruce sees the way Clark eyes the small device in his ear, the way he frowned at how red Bruce’s skin was when he’d pierced it. This is something Clark can do to make it better, even though Bruce doesn’t need him to fix anything. Clark always does what Bruce needs – even when he doesn’t know he needs it – and that’s why he agrees instantly.

Clark’s hands are gentle, just as gentle as they were on the spaceship. He carefully takes out the listening device, laying it on the desk and picking up the pearl. Bruce hasn’t let anyone else touch it – not even Alfred – since he took it out all those years ago, but it feels natural to let Clark handle it.

He pushes the earring through Bruce’s earlobe and because he is who he is, Clark also makes the extra effort and breathes cold air on it afterwards. It is way too soon to change such a new piercing, but Bruce has never been known for his patience. And it’s not like he’s going to wear the spyware until it’s appropriate to change it. The cool air feels heavenly on his skin.

“There,” Clark says with the enthusiasm of a guy who just finished three weeks’ worth of work in a single day. That’s probably what it feels like to work successfully with Bruce most days.

Bruce reaches up to touch the pearl gently. It feels warm underneath his fingertips despite Clark’s efforts. He doesn’t mind; he can pretend the heat on his face is from the throbbing in his ear and not the thundering of his heart. Clark is standing very close.

“Beautiful,” Clark says softly, but when Bruce looks at his face, he’s not looking at the earring. He’s staring into Bruce’s eyes.

When he leans forward Bruce’s body is faster than his brain; he leans in to meet Clark in the middle. There’s no way he’s standing passively by while Clark kisses him. He’s been waiting years for this. It’s a lot easier to admit to himself now that Clark is pulling him closer.

His hands are still strong, still the hands of Superman, a being strong enough to crush Bruce in a single breath, but they’re also gentle, oh so gentle, like Clark always is when he handles Bruce. The same way he cradles Bruce’s jaw, he’s now pulling Bruce’s waist towards him. The hand on his back flattens and smooths down to his lower back, resting perfectly there, like Clark’s been waiting for this moment too.

When their lips meet there aren’t any fireworks going off, but it does feel like Bruce’s blood sings. It feels so right and warm and perfect that he can’t help but wrap his arms around Clark’s body to pull him even tighter.

Clark’s strong back flexes as he slides his hand down Bruce’s back to join the other at the small of his back. Bruce feels him intertwine his fingers and then he’s pulling upwards until Bruce has no choice but to lift his legs off the ground.

Their mouths never separate, even as Clark turns and pushes everything off the desk to be able to put Bruce down on it. Bruce might complain about that later but for now he’s busy trying to see if he can suck Clark’s soul out through his tongue.

Needless to say, the pearl earring is staying in.

#misha writes #superbat fanfiction #superbat #Clark Kent/bruce wayne #Clark Kent x bruce wayne #Superman/Batman #superman x batman #nemestie listen. I don't know what happened here. so just. pretend like this is what you wanted #thanks <3

[yjwhatif]

RANDOM NOTES FOR TARGETS…

This is super late but I wanted to get it out before reading the final issue…

#4

ONE...

gar: why didn't she come to me?

cassie: c'mon gar. why do you think? you're her ex.

tim just awkwardly moves away from that subject: annnyway...

I always love a reference to the under-explored ill-fated romance of Cassie and Tim… rip WonderBird!

TWO...

its nice to see all the love ollie is getting whilst he's in his coma - in past seasons he's usually the one receiving all the criticism for the decisions he makes... in s1 he was the one to tell clone!roy about the watchtower, s2 original!roy hates him for not having saved him from lex/the light and there was the added guilt ollie felt for all the tragedies that seemed to have befallen those he was mentor to, then in s3 dinah was hating on him for going along with batman and resigning from the justice league. but now in this comic series weve seen cissie clearly care about him, lian, perdita, dinah - its all very nice to see.

THREE...

i had a random thought regarding the squad animal choices... raptor squad were in charge of observing and executing a targeted attack on Henchy - like a bird praying on its meal then flying down to strike. gorilla squad go straight into their attack - big and loud as a gorilla would if it needs to... also, I did a bit of googling on gorilla behaviour and it said they aren't actually as aggressive as they are often represented to be and unless they absolutely have to, they will make themselves look as threatening as possible by making a lot of noise to intimidate their enemy before actually attacking -- which is interesting, and made me think, you could say gorilla squads job is to make a lot of noise and direct the enemies toward them while mganns alpha squad sneak in undetected to find Perdita... I may be reaching with that interpretation and it might not actually make sense but that's just what came to my mind. then there's mongoose squad who are the backup team, quick, agile and the surprise cavalry you dont expect who pack a pretty heavy punch, the mongoose may be small and not look like much but they are capable of taking on a cobra and winning. (ill be honest this point made way more sense in my head and now ive written it down it does not.)

FOUR...

Match is back! i do really love how this show doesnt forget about things of previous seasons - like, in s4 when dick says bibbo got security cameras specifically in response to his abduction by the kroloteans back in s2 - they didnt need to give a reason for the cctv, but by having one it keeps everything tightly knit together and shows that nothings wasted - even with more minor characters... to me its the same with match being brought back here - any other show would have introduced match in s1 then forgotten about him and never bothered mentioning him again - but not yj - things might not get talked about constantly but that definitely doesn’t mean they’ve been forgotten… that’s why anything is possible with yj.

FIVE…

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE ARRIVAL OF MONGOOSE SQUAD! That whole two page spread is epic and looks amazing. It honestly gives off the same amount of energy as it would have had it been animated - when I first read these pages they got me so pumped for the rest - it gave me the same energy as the arrival of the heroes in Summit. It’s also great to see that all the outsiders are getting to play some part in this story - something that was obviously very lacking in s4 - I love seeing how everyone’s powers are translated into the printed format - massive kudos to Chris jones and Jason wright for crafting that - it’s so brilliant!!

SIX…

The “call Brandon!” sticky note on Barbara’s fridge - do we know anyone called Brandon or is it just a nod to Brandon viette? My guess is the latter but I thought I’d still put it out there.

SEVEN…

Cassie vs Devastation - so cool… Cassie being face slammed against the floor by devastation - so not cool! Ouch dude - that has got to hurt!!!

EIGHT…

I like how they show the broken comm signal as oracle tries to warn Conner about the kryptonite - it works really well at building the tension in conjunction with the imagery of match collapses atop of Conner… it certainly had me at the edge of my seat when I first read it.

NINE…

I’m gonna be honest, when I first saw metallo I thought it was another superboy clone situation but lex had crafted this one into a cyborg this time - he does kinda looks like Conner… it wasn’t until I read the next issue I realised he was someone else, then I realised he does actually say his name in #4 and he obviously wouldn’t be a Kryptonian clone because he’s literally fuelled by kryptonite… so yeah, in short I’m an idiot and I don’t know anything about metallo but he does look pretty cool.

TEN…

I really love how they colour the memories, there’s this soft, almost fuzziness to them which really emphasises the fact that these are moments of the past being remembered in comparison to the main present day plot. It’s a nice touch.

ELEVEN…

Ollie really went through some injuries as he kept perdita safe - though he never once stops protecting her despite all the bumps and bruises and arrow impalements - it’s great seeing their bond grow as things keep escalating.

#5

TWELVE…

I really love that first page of perdita walking aimlessly through complete darkness demanding answers - it’s eerie and mysterious - I can totally imagine it animated and her words echoing in this hollow void. Love it.

THIRTEEN…

Virgil being squad leader for Mongoose Squad is so cool - it’s about time we saw him properly in a leadership role where he’s actually respected instead of being the joke of the group because he can’t think of what to do next. Obviously we’re still not actually seeing him give specific strategical instructions here, as the goal is just pick an evil robots and take it down, but it still shows a lot of growth for him since s2. Back then he was always so eager to be a hero capable of taking charge and guiding others towards victory, the problem was that eagerness always got the better of him and prevented him from figuring out the strategies needed when under pressure. Though his moment of leadership in Illusion of Control proved he was certainly ready to take on that responsibility - he just needed confidence in his ability to believe that - it’s good to see he’s finally got that. You go Virgil!

FOURTEEN…

I’m slightly concerned that robot just broke Bart’s back… I’m sure it didn’t and even if it did do some kind of damage, I’m sure Bart will probably just heal as he always does - but I’m still concerned about the boy! Also, I don’t know if it’s just a case of the narrative needing Bart out of the fight because he could potentially deal with a lot more than the plot wants him to, or if he’s just genuinely being clumsy, because he seems to be getting injured a lot recently. Bart you either need to pay more attention to your surroundings or just stay away from green things - they never do you any good!

FIFTEEN…

I’m gonna guess Shimmer melted Courtney’s staff is probably definitely not a good thing!

SIXTEEN…

Well Luthor certainly did a number on mr Juan Cordero, didn’t he… I mean, JEEZ! Honestly, the more we see of these metas Luthors taken under his wing (manipulated) the more I’m like - thank goodness for roy getting kicked off the team and tagging along with the runaway’s that time because they seriously dodged a bullet by cutting ties with lex when they did… imagine the way things might have turned out had that not happened!

SEVENTEEN…

“When I found out I was a metahuman with self healing abilities I figured everyone would treat me like a total freak.” Dude, self healing is not a freakish power - it’s actually a pretty damn cool power - one that would only be known about if someone either saw you heal or if you told them about it - so if you’re issues with image then you’re pretty golden. it’s also not really something you can lose control of unless you’re purposely getting yourself into scraps and scrapes. It’s really not that bad… ya wanna know what definitely is freakish - BECOMING A FRICKIN ROBOT WITH ONLY YOUR FACE LEFT GRAFTED ONTO IT!! THATS INSANE!!

EIGHTEEN…

“Scarab, we are NOT nuking the building, and I am NOT having this conversation!” Blue arguing with scarab is always a joy to witness - I’ve missed that!

NINETEEN…

I see you looking over at perdita roy… now tell me what is the situation with these two - are they together or not?! There are vibes and I have wanted answers since the first issue!! GIVE THEM TO ME!!

TWENTY…

I like how vertigo’s power is illustrated - the wobbly layers look really cool!

TWENTY ONE…

Poor perdita, Will just drops her catatonic form on the floor so he can worship queen bee - where’s Ollie the human shield when ya need him… oh ye, he’s in a coma.

TWENTY TWO…

So, it is cool to see queen bee and her power finally being used to cause havoc with one of the teams and for it to not only be the boys who are affected by her but also Violet who is of course also attracted to women - that’s all cool… I’m just like - I really want queen bees powers to be used to reveal a character’s sexuality that hasn’t previously been made canon in the show - I just think it would make for a great moment… like with Ed and Bart, who were unjustly denied their s3 reveal (I will never not be over that!), I wanna see them not being affected by her power, or alternatively, any of the female characters that are speculated about by the fandom, like zatanna, Raquel, traci, it would be cool seeing any of them being affected. It would be a really simple way - especially for the more minor characters who aren’t able to get a lot of plot time, to reveal this kind of information to the audience without needing to say a word or spend much time on it… but that’s just my opinion.

TWENTY THREE…

And once again everyone is dead… well, 50% of everyone… I’m sure they’re not staying dead… they never do… unless their names are Wally, Tula or Tomar-Re… The question is how will things be reversed? Is it another martian mind trick or could halo heal them or something else entirely? Guess we will find out soon…

The one thing I’ll add about this situation is that they really need to consider pulling back on the fakeout deaths… unless they surprise us all by actually committing to the kills - which isn’t gonna happen - we’ve had a lot of death fakeouts recently and the more they happen the less effective the moments becomes… compare the emotional response of this moment to when Kaldur killed Artemis back in s2 - with the s2 moment theres shock, confusion, disbelief - nothing like it had happened before so you truly believed things were real, up until the truth was revealed and with it you’re still feeling a whole load of emotions… with this moment, other than the initial oh no that’s not good, I don’t really feel anything towards it because I don’t expect them to stay dead for long. And that’s all I’ll say about that.

TWENTY FOUR…

Violets little bashful wave at queen bee is kinda adorable… while whatever Roy’s face is doing is definitely not!

TWENTY FIVE…

Ollie: that’s me. Always hogging the limelight.

Merlyn: ah yes. Lime. Green. So clever.

Ollie: wasn’t actually attempting a pun there, but whatever.

This moment should not be as funny as it is - but it is! I love it!

TWENTY SIX…

Perdita high-fiving Ollie after taking down Merlyn is a great moment! They’re so adorable together and I love seeing perdita being a happy/giddy 10 year old when she can be - her little face and excited jump for joy at Ollies proposal to Dinah is way too cute!!

TWENTY SEVEN…

I am now very intrigued as to how long Ollie and Dinah have been engaged and if they ever actually got married - because if they have been married this whole time, then that makes ollies walking out with Batman in s3 very bloody awkward… I shouldn’t laugh, but there’s just something a little bit funny about Batman breaking up their marriage… I’m sure that didn’t happen… or at least I hope that didn’t happen… 😬

TWENTY EIGHT…

Some random prediction I guess for the final issue… they’ve established this engagement so I’d presume the wedding or some sort of celebration will take place to close out the final memory. I think Wally’s gonna show up somewhere - probably in the final memory - and considering this is all taking place on November 11th, which is Wallys birthday, I’m gonna say they’ll be some sort of anniversary gathering/acknowledgment of that fact. In terms of how the fight against the robot and queen bee is gonna conclude - I have no idea - same goes for how perditas gonna be saved… in all honesty, the only thing I’m truly hoping for is some confirmation on the relationship status of roy and perdita! (I don’t ask for much)

TWENTY NINE…

Anyway, I’ve really enjoyed Target and will be sad to see it end - here’s hoping for this not to be the final chapter! There is honestly so much story yet to be explored in this universe and I hope whoever at dc/WB realises it’s just as worth making as all the other stuff they’ve greenlit!

#renewyoungjustice

THIRTY…

If you’ve stuck around this far, thanks for reading!

LB

#renewyoungjustice #young justice #yj #yj targets spoilers #young justice targets #my random thoughts #young justice phantoms #young justice outsiders #renew young justice #long post #perdita vladek #cassie sandsmark #conner kent #oliver queen #bart allen #virgil hawkins #roy harper #not my pictures

[jeromekmoore]

WB Animation Creature Design, YOUNG JUSTICE: PHANTOMS, Trogowogs. Media: Digital art. In Season Four, the Trogowogs make several episodic appearances, consistently providing comedy relief.  They even crash a very special event in the Season Finale.  I admit, these mischievous imps tend to grow on you-- like a fungus. I finally decided to finish up select design elements from their model sheets, presenting them all together here on what I call a character design "wall."  It was just another Photoshop exercise during some rare free time-off from my real work. These are my own color selections, reflecting what I imagined rather than what ultimately appeared in the show.  With the limited budget and time governing television animation, these versions of the critters would have been too fancy, and too costly to consider.  Basically, just as I successfully did with the Krolotean alien species from YOUNG JUSTICE: INVASION (Season Two), I envisioned a bit of variety within the Trogowog species.  There are red Trogs, and purple Trogs, and some come with speckled skin.  I'm not sure if the color variance signifies different genders.  As magical creatures, this distinction may be unnecessary.   But perhaps the purple ones could have been a little smaller than the red ones.  In any case, I prefer this breakdown because it's more fun that the uniform mustard color used in the final screen version. I hope you like it, and thanks for checking it out!

#warnerbros wbanimation youngjustice characterdesign creaturedesign cartoonart magicalcreatures monsters

[sugarlesswriting]

If my favs watched Young Justice their favs would be

Courtney: Favorite character is Miss Martian. But it wasn’t until season 2 that she really loved the character. She would understand the need to brain blast the bad guys. Would roll her eyes every time Conner wanted to play morality police. Just let her girl brain blast the bad guy damnit! Talk shit get brain blast. She views it as play stupid games win stupid prizes (such as the Kroloteans trying to take over the world). Would get into internet fights over how people don’t understand the nuance that IS M’gann. 

Duncan: First season Arsenal. Like yes FUCK the Justice League. He really understands the need to teenage rebellion. The moment at the end of the season yelling Holy Shit! But also laughing because the irony of it is funny. Thought after that season it was Nightwing. Funny quips and his methodical planning, he respects that. Would say M’gann sucks to piss Courtney off.

Gwen: She thought it would be Zatanna because she’s her favorite superhero, but in the end she fell in love with Artemis. The backstory and the need to prove herself really resinated with her. Thought Artemis should have been with Zatanna after the end of season two. Even after season 3 wanted it more because the drama would be juicy and heartbreaking if Artemis found out what happened. 

Trent: Superboy. The first arc of season one made him gravitate towards the character. He related to Conner’s need for approval with Superman. Trent wants the aprovel of his father, Conner wants the approval of his father figure (after season 2 brother figure). Also Trent has anger issues but unlike Conner in season 1, he learned how to control that or at least to keep it hidden as much as possible. Has fought with Courtney over M’gann’s actions because putting someone in a coma is wrong Courtney, GOHD. She will give him that M’gann trying to change Conners memories wasn’t a look. And he will give her that he thought M’gann should brain blast the Zod family.

Bridgette: Kidflash. Really liked how Wally matured over season 1. Favorite moment would be from the episode Insecurity when he tells Artemis she doesn’t have to proof anything. Thought season 2 needed more of him and thought it was bunk when he died. Geoff had to hold her and tell that it was okay and he’d come back in season 3. (shock pikachu face when it got canceled.) On team Wally’s coming back and feels like a clown every time the next season ends. Does like Bart and is now her second favorite. She really likes the Flash family. 

Geoff: Robin. The first time he watched it he said, “man, this little dude’s funny.” Wondered what he would do if he was a superhero in Failsafe, and realized that Dick had to act like batman to get it done and he wouldn’t be able to do it. And when Dick admitted that he didn’t have what it took to be Batman, Geoff realized that he wouldn’t be able to be a superhero like he once thought. Really rocked his calm ocean breeze world.

DJ: Aqualad. He envies how Kaldur can be so calm under stressful situations. He does relate to how Kaldur has to be the teams one brain cell sometimes. Whenever he has to reel Kidflash and Robin in he just looks at his friends who are getting to into a fight over what belongs on a pizza and it’s just.. He feels that. It’s not making sure a mission goes well but as long as Courtney doesn’t kill Duncan than he see’s it as an absolute win. 

#total drama headcanons #td courtney #td gwen #td duncan #td bridgette #td geoff #td dj #td trent #young justice #Total Drama Island

[septic-stories]

A Siren's Echo: Beneath

Qurac

February 19, 19:06 UTC+2

Banshee leaned back in his seat on the Bioship with his hands propped behind his head, eyeing the video projection of the two team leaders on the window in front of him. The adults in question were reviewing mission parameters with the squad, but Jenna, specifically, seemed distracted in the background so it was mainly Nightwing speaking.

“Investigating the origin of the alien bomb that destroyed the Krolotean invasion force is still a high priority,” he said. “We suspect the bomb may have been smuggled to Earth via boom tube.”

That was one problem that the new Zeta-Shields wouldn’t be able to fix, which Banshee found out from Superboy. If anyone had access to boom tubes, they could still traverse freely to and from Earth. And that seemed like an even worse figurative bomb waiting to go off. Or literal.

“Watchtower sensor scans in Bialya have recorded an uptick in boom tube activity. Alpha Squad, your mission is-”

The young demigod in front of Banshee leaned forward eagerly. “-sneak behind enemy lines, recon known boom tube hotspots, and find alien tech matching the bomb,” Wonder Girl rambled, switching to stealth mode as she did. “Oh, and don’t get caught or create an international incident…right?”

Nightwing paused in surprise before smirking. “That about covers it.”

Jenna snorted, glancing over at her co-leader. “Careful, Wing, she might take over our job one day,” she teased as she adjusted the glasses on the bridge of her nose.

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[tonkibasic]

Jessica cruz limelight

Members of the Team descended from the heavens, acting as a welcoming committee. The mountain was in ruins, and Superman wondered whether they were already too late in dealing with the invasion that embroiled the Earth before and during their absence. The League finally arrived at Mount Justice, Hawkwoman among them. Superman was skeptical about Savage's threat, but then Batman pointed to a giant satellite, the Warworld, passing through Rimbor. Īs Hawkwoman and the other Leaguers walked the streets of Rimbor, ready to return to Earth, Vandal Savage broadcast a message through holographic monitors, declaring Earth off limits to alien invasion. After further deliberation, the charges against Hawkwoman and the Leaguers were dropped and they were released from custody. Superboy, Miss Martian and Adam Strange arrived in court, presented new evidence and argued the Tribunal should reverse its decision. Hawkwoman and the other Leaguers were found guilty of all charges and taken away. Hawkwoman watched on as Superman pleaded his case to the Tribune. Hawkwoman would not have to face it alone, as Hawkman chose to accompany her. Īfter John Stewart deliberated with the Guardians of the Universe, it was decided that the six wanted Leaguers would travel to Rimbor to defend themselves before the High Court. 2016Īfter Gamma Squad saved the hostages from the Kroloteans, Hawkwoman arrived on the scene with the rest of the Justice League members and the Team. When the latter pinned her down, Robin used cure-tech on her. When the Team arrived, she fought Robin and Wolf. Hawkwoman knocked out Black Canary with her mace. When Black Canary, Red Tornado and Red Arrow came to the satellite and Klarion discovered they weren't under mind control, he summoned the six heroes that were on a mission back to the base. For sixteen hours, they went on a rampage and told all present to beware the Justice League and Earth. In the time she was enthralled, the Light used her and five other Leaguers to attack Rimbor. Īfter being made a slave of the Light's mind control, Hawkwoman welcomed Vandal Savage aboard the Watchtower with a silent kneel of obedience. Hawkwoman was present at the press conference about the induction of Atom, Doctor Fate, Icon, Plastic Man and Red Arrow into the League. She responded favorably to Wonder Woman's suggestion of including more women. Hawkwoman attended a Justice League meeting concerning expansion of the League. Hawkwoman helped destroy the fifth ice fortress. Īfter mutated plant creatures sprouted up all over the world, Hawkwoman helped fight the one in Metropolis. Hawkwoman arrived at the site of the destroyed Cadmus facility with the rest of the League. Hawkman and Hawkwoman started operating as heroes in 2004, and were inducted in the Justice League in May, 2004. On Thanagar, Shayera Thal holds the rank of lieutenant. Her primary weapon is a large spiked mace made of Nth metal. It allows her red hair to flow out the back. Her helmet is less elaborate than Hawkman's, featuring only two brown wings facing outward. Her arms were wrapped in black and dark red cloth, with extra padding around the shoulders. She also dons a golden breastplate, leaving the top of her torso bare, and a black skirt with dark red plating. She wears a costume matching colors with Hawkman's, but lacking most armor. Hawkwoman's most distinguishing features are the giant wings on her back.

#Jessica cruz limelight

[blanddcheadcanons]

Rewatching YJ high is so good. It really is the perfect show. I just started rewatching Season 2 and I'm noticing all these details. Adam Strange leads the "Erdel" Project? Professor Erdel teleported Martian Manhunter to Earth from Mars in his Secret Origin. Also I saw the Kroloteans had this tech that used alien text that looked like Egyptian Hieroglyphs. Then I remembered the Reach canonically made contact with ancient Egypt. So the the tech is from the Reach and the Kroloteans stole it. The part with Lobo really felt like an homage to his classic appearance in Superman TAS.

[brudick-week]

Bruce and Dick in Young Justice (3/3) - Batman and Nightwing

As mentioned in part one, the interaction between Bruce and Dick grows sparse once Dick becomes Nightwing, but they still share some scenes that show their trust in each other and how much their relationship has grown!

Young Justice 2x1

The League learns that six of them are considered intergalactic criminals. Nightwing realizes that those six Leaguers are the ones that disappeared five years ago for sixteen hours during which they were under Vandal Savage's control. Batman agrees that there is a connection.

Nightwing offers to let the team handle the situation, to which everyone agrees. The League also reminds Nightwing, Superboy, and Miss Martian that they are still welcome to join the Justice League.

Young Justice 2x3

The League and the team infiltrate one of the Krolotean's bases. Nightwing, Batman, Robin, and Batgirl are tasked with taking out the guards. When Nightwing takes over the commando to hunt down Aqualad, Batman tells the rest to listen.

Despite the heroes' best efforts, Black Manta, Aqualad, and the rest of the villains escape. While the team and the League fly back to Mount Justice, Nightwing mentions that the bomb that detonated was of alien origin but not Krolotean. Batman tells him it's on him and the team to find out what is going on, deciding that while the League stands trial for their crimes, the team has to handle Earth.

The Leaguers say their farewells. Nightwing begins by telling Batman to take care, to which Batman replies he was about to say the same to him, Robin and Batgirl. Batman mentions the League might be leaving the most dangerous part to them.

Young Justice 3x8

Nightwing is with the Outsiders. Batman isn't part of the League anymore. Or are they? It's revealed that Nightwing, Batman, Robin, Oracle, Miss Martian, Aquaman, and Wonder Woman have been working together without their teams knowing.

They decided to take a page out of The Light's playbook to fight fire with fire.

Young Justice 3x19

Wonder Woman confronts Batman and the others about going too far. They have gone beyond lying to their teammates and the public, now they are staging false events and creating fake news to make their enemies look bad. Batman justifies the extreme measures by claiming they have entered a war.

Young Justice 3x22

After the Outsiders run-in with Gretchen Goode, Dick suffers from the effects of the X-Pit. He has developed a high fever. Bruce and the family are with him while he fights for his life.

Young Justice 3x26

Nightwing calls the heroes to the watchtower, surprised when so many heed his call - even those who can't physically be there. Batman tells him that he commands more respect than he thinks he does.

Nightwing suggests Black Lightning as the new Justice League leader. Wonder Woman seconds the choice, and the other Leaguers agree. Black Lightning accepts the position only if Batman is in or out. There can be no middle ground and secrets anymore. Batman agrees to fold Batman Inc. back into the League. Nightwing is visibly happy about his decision.

#young justice #bruce wayne #dick grayson #brudick #brucedick #dickbru #prompt spotlight #bruce and dick in young justice #brudickweek2022

[panels-of-interest]

Green Lantern vs. Black Hand.

[from Green Lantern (2005) #6]

#Justice League #Justice League of America #J.L.A. #Green Lantern Corps #Green Lantern #Hal Jordan #Black Hand #Kroloteans #Jessica Jordan #Jim Jordan #Jack Jordan #Justice Society of America #J.S.A. #All-Star Squadron #Spectre #Martin Jordan

[my-taste-in-music]

Thoughts from rewatching Young Justice as an adult:

This show is so. heckin. cool. All the villains working together, the Krolotean and Reach invasions, it really shows how many underrated DC characters there are and how much potential the DC universe has for some incredibly awesome plot lines. If only the movies could be this cool…

Miss Martian and Superboy (I don’t remember the ship name right now) are wayyy cuter than spitfire ever was. I feel like I’m betraying my middle school self by saying that but it’s true and I stand by it

#young justice #dc universe #dc #yj season 1 #yj season 2 #still haven’t seen season 3 yet but I’m getting there

[ittybittytatertot]

Okay we’re gonna talk about M’gann in season 2 again:

1. During the time skip, Marie, M’gann’s adoptive mom was murdered by Queen Bee.

And then the Doom Patrol, Ted Kord, Tula, and Jason were murdered.

People, but especially kids, started getting kidnapped by the villains.

Part of why she is different is because the world is different.

2. In Failsafe, M’gann harshly learns that sometimes awful things (like murdering your niece in her own mindscape) is necessary to save others.

In the aftermath she is told to not stop using her powers.

When she brainfries Psimon, she is praised. Everyone else sees her action as necessary to stop him.

It’s implied Batman and Martian Manhunter know how she gathered data from the Kroloteans and don’t care.

Garfield boasts about her brain battle with Kaldur. Even after being told what happened, Nightwing also makes no signs of disapproving.

Only Conner explicitly has a problem with her brainfrying. And she can’t see where he’s coming from until she brainfries Kaldur and learns he’s undercover.

Everything she’d seen in Psimon and the Kroloteans and the praise from others just further confirmed to her that the ends justified the means.

3. She was taught the line was killing, so she didn’t kill.

She lives in a world where telepaths are a dime a dozen

Magic, healers, regeneration, time travel, alien tech,

Even though she personally didn’t know how to heal brainfrying, she had proof through Psimon that the psyche could come back from that.

She was taught that killing was the line which meant everything up to that was fair game. Which tbh isn’t a lesson YJ has particularly challenged when it comes to, say, blunt force trauma.

She, like Dick and Kaldur, was a child soldier who internalized that the mission went before everything else.

4. Remember the entire season (& s3 for that matter) is about blurring the line between hero and villain. M’gann’s arc is just one reflection of that, and parallels all her friends’ arcs.

I don’t expect everyone to like M’gann, but it does kind of bum me out when people only like her s1 self and ignore/hate her s2 self even though that’s such an interesting story arc.

#long post #young justice #m’gann m’orzz

[starfiyah]

j’onn in s1: omgg nooo you can’t blame my poor niece for anything she’s untrained she’s powerful but it’s not her fault!! she is totally innocent! she has done nothing wrong in her life ever

j’onn in s2, watching m’gann mindfry a krolotean: haha nice

#since grandon confirmed he knew the whole time 💀💀💀 #uncle of the year award… that man was ride or die 😭 didn’t snitch or confront her or ANYTHING #shadi stuff

[yjwhatif]

You know how zeta beams can actually transport someone a lot further than how the Justices League use them - as discovered in S2 with Adam Strange, Sardath and the Kroloteans. Planet to planet sort of distances. And Ed’s teleportation power is zeta based... Does that mean, if his abilities grew, he could technically be capable of interplanetary travel without the need for a ship or boom tube?

I mean... he has already teleported into another dimension after all... could it really be out of the question?

LB 💛

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