If I told you what I was
Would you turn your back on me?
And if I seem dangerous
Would you be scared?
I get the feeling just because
Everything I touch isn't dark enough
If this problem lies in me
I'm only a man with a candle to guide me
I'm taking a stand to escape what's inside me
A monster, a monster
I've turned into a monster
A monster, a monster
And it keeps getting stronger
-Monster by Imagine Dragons
This song was a strong influence on me when writing Jim Starling's character when he isn't Negaduck, which I got to do for half of my story, Twisted Strings of Fate. I find Jim Starling to be the hardest of the main characters in my story to write because he has such a complex background as well as mental illness. I got to write plenty of Negaduck (which was fun) but when writing Jim, I didn't just want to cure him and that be the end of Negaduck, especially since mental illness doesn't work that way. So, with Jim, there will always be a monster inside him waiting for him to put his guard down, and unless Jim is diligent, the monster can become strong enough to break through.
I look forward to working more on Jim's character (and Negaduck's because he's not going anywhere) in the sequels to Twisted Strings of Fate.
Despite how fantastic and glorious everything was, despite how much I loved Launchpad and Drake’s buddy friendship and fanboying, I have one thing to say about the new Ducktales episode “The Duck Knight Returns”
Does this version of Drake Mallard have a daughter and is she as amazing as her OG Darkwing Duck counterpart?
Seriously, if they are going to show more Darkwing Duck in Ducktales, will Gosalyn Mallard make a cameo?
Happy Hump Day everybody! Here’s a rough from that time Launchpad almost talked to Jim Starling.... almost. Have a great day out there!!! . . . . #ducktales #launchpadmcquack #jimstarling #darkwingduck #disneyxd #disney # #artistoninstagram #instaart #photoshop #instaartistic #wacom #cintiq #almost #meetingyourhero #celebrityfail #thatsunfortunate #faceograph #thefainter https://www.instagram.com/p/Bym-j92AROG/?igshid=1lh4l0q4dkyhh
I drew wholesome Ducktales ship art earlier in the month, now have some edgy stuff. 💖🔪 Bentley is not good at his poker face, but I doubt he can wriggle away from Starling. Physically or emotionally. Nyeaah, Starling calls him Blue💙 LINKS: HTTPS://www.patreon.com/jackmcalisterart ko-fi.com/jackmcalisterart TAGS: #jackdraws #bentleyalorange #bentleytheduck #bentleyandstarling #bentleyandnegaduck #ducksona #duck #cartoonduck #cartoons #cartooning #ducktales #ducktales2017 #bentleyducktales #negaduck #jimstarling #ducktalesoc #chainsaw #pink #happyvalentinesday #valentine #monochrome #gay #mlm #shipart #penandink #inkandpaint #artistsofinstagram #artistoninstagram #instaart #thisisanewtagforartists https://www.instagram.com/p/B8xADFxlGpE/?igshid=tsb4qi0xbksy
The Mighty Thor Blood and Thunder By Ron Marz and Jim Starlin When the God of Thunder goes berserk, the most powerful heroes in the universe may not be able to stop him - especially once he gets his hands on an Infinity Gem! Sif, Beta Ray Bill, Adam Warlock, Dr. Strange, Drax the Destroyer and even the deadly Thanos may prove powerless against the mad Thor. #marvelcomics #madthor #marvelsuperhero #marvel #mightythor #thor #comicbooks #comics #tradepaperback #saga #rommarz #jimstarling #graphicnovel #betaraybill #thanos #silversufer #adamwarlock #bloodandthunder
Question for Jim/Negaduck: For someone revels in their musky armpits and likes living in sewers, do you like smelling bad?
Jim Starling: *cringes* Oh, was that how I really was?
(Inner Negaduck): *snorts*
Jim Starling: My obsession with Darkwing Duck as well as wanting my revenge against Drake for taking the role away from me had triggered my psychosis until everything else was unimportant until my goal was met. Even before I went into a manic phase, I had been neglecting myself. Thankfully I now I have gotten help and I am doing better. And I do not smell bad.
(Inner Negaduck): That's a matter of opinion.
Jim Starling: Although I don't remember everything from my time as Negaduck, I do recall occassionally breaking into swimming pools and school to get a shower now and then.
(Inner Negaduck): You still stink.
(Jim proceeds to imagine Negaduck dancing Flashdance.)