#justice league dark apocalypse war

[jokodoesstuff]

The final announcement for 🎃 Damiraetober 2023 🎃 // I'm mainly doing this for the fun of it. No one needs to follow the exact dates, anyone can join whenever they want, at their personal pace and leisure

Comment, share, and like if you want to join or spread the word!!

Prompts: 💚 Day 1 (23th) - Switcheroo 💜 Day 2 (25th) - Metaphysical 💚 Day 3 (27th) - Whatever Idea You Want!!! 💜 Day 4 (29th) - Shakespeare 💚 Day 5 (31th) - Halloween

Rules: 🎃 Use the tags #damiraedrawtober#damiraedrawtober23#damiraetober, or #damiraetober23 🎃 tag @jojo.creates.art 🎃 Make Damirae the main ship 🎃 No tracing or AI 🎃 If I didn’t share your post, please tag or message me 🎃 Have fun!

#damirae #damian x raven #demonbirds #dcamu #robrae #rachel roth #raven roth #raven dc #teen titans #dc comics #damian wayne #damian al ghul #justice league dark apocalypse war #raven teen titans #teen titans judas contract #inktober2023 #october art challenge #october art prompts

[ravenfan1242]

This is the DCAMU: DC Animated Movie Universe. Also known as the New 52 universe, since it gets it's inspiration loosely based from that era of comics. These movies are part of a shared continuity that ended a bit prematurely considering the producers and directors had had plans for more.

(The following is also the watching order for anyone that wants to get into to it.) (Pssssst, get into it!! 😉)

This is the DCAMU versions of Damian Wayne, age 13, and Raven (Rachel Roth), age 14, from the Justice League vs Teen Titans movie. Their origins in this universe are new and a bit different from the comics, they have no previous history other than this in this specific continuity.

This is Raven and Damian about a year later in Teen Titans the Judas Contract, making them about 15 and 14, respectively. Although they didn't get as much screen time together in this movie, it is clear their bond of friendship and trust in one another is growing.

And finally, this is Damian and Raven in Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, which starts about two years (not completely sure because it isn't very clear) after Judas Contract. At the beginning of this movie Raven would be about 17 and Damian 16. Then there was a two year time skip after that to the future, where they'd be about 19 and 18 by the end of the film. Again, it's shown their bond has grown much deeper and now it's become much more than just friendship. They had finally confessed that they are in love with each other after having held onto those feelings for a several years. And although we would've loved to have seen more of this development in the planned third TT film, WB told them to wrap it all up in this one final movie. A tall order for the filmmakers considering there was so much more story they wanted to tell in this universe.

Their beginning age is a fact, the rest is all rough estimation based on what the directors have said and the order of the movies. It's important to remember this universe is not the comic's, nor does it tie to the comic's. Like every alternate universe in the comic's world, movie's, shows, or otherwise, these are different versions of the characters. They do not share the exact same history of their comic's counterparts.

Just wanted to clear a few things up since, understandably, some people either don't know where this ship came from, or others are constantly getting these details wrong. I know this universe has mixed reviews, some movie's are better than others, but if you haven't seen them I highly recommend it. Watch them for yourself and make up your own mind about them. ❤️

#damirae #damian x raven #demonbirds #raven #damian wayne #teen titans #rachel roth #dc comics #robin #dc #batman #dcamu #justice league vs teen titans #teen titans judas contract #justice league dark apocalypse war

[tf2incorrectquotes]

My Emesis Blue: What if AU:

The Administrator: *has revived the BLU Team and hired the Classic Team for a joint mission*

Fritz: *horrified whisper* Oh verdammt, it’s my ex!

Jeremy: *does a double take* You and the Administrator?! Gross…

Fritz: *looks insulted* Excuse me, but I’m not... that insane.

Jeremy: Then who?

Classic!Heavy: *looks over, sees Fritz, smirks then winks*

Fritz: *buries his face in his hands* Bitte, töte mich jetzt einfach…

Jeremy: *realizes that the doc has a type*

#source: justice league dark: apocalypse war #Emesis Blue #tf2 the administrator #tf2 medic #tf2 scout #tfc heavy #team fortress 2 #incorrect quotes #au #alternate universe #CHeavyMedic #HeavyMedic #implied

[opheliawillowbrook]

Chapter 9: What is Done

New Chapter up after two years. Hope y'll enjoy.

#damirae #teen titans #damian wayne #damian al ghul #raven teen titans #justice league dark apocalypse war #dcamu #teen titans judas contract #raven #damian x raven #macbeth au #macbeth #shakespeare

[getonite]

OMG IM SO GLAD YOU ASKED I DONT KNOW IF YOU HEARD ABOUT SUPERSONS BUT

THIS IS JON KENT AND HES SUPER ADORABLE 😭😭

i've heard of it a little! but i haven't been too deep into DC lmao. i was a marvel kid. :)

but he looks absolutely adorable :')

#🎧 → 𝐀𝐋𝐁𝐔𝐌: SPIRIT #yea #my grandfather raised me as a dc and marvel kid #but i got hooked more onto marvel #but even with dc #i was (very cliché) a flash kid #like flashpoint paradox or justice league dark and justice league dark: apocalypse war #those were my favorite #then again.. #maybe i js like alternate reality stuff.. #but yea #if u wanna tell me abt it im down :)

[damiraeweek-damiraeevents]

DamiRae Week is Fast Approaching

Hey Shippers! DamiRae Week is now less than a month away and it’s time to share some quick things.

To start, please remember to tag you work under # Damirae Week 2022 on Tumblr, as well as other social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. I’m currently trying to arrange someone to share Damirae TikToks, if you are interested please let me know. Also tag your post on Ao3 as well as adding them to this years Collection which will be announced in the next few weeks.

Finally, we’ve reshared the prompts for this year and as well as the schedule. That being said, you may write content that falls outside the prompt list and if your work is late or and miss the week, we’ll still share it as long as you tag it as #Damirae Week 2022.

Please feel free to ask any questions and I hope you’re doing well!

With Love --Ophelia

#damirae #Damian Wayne #damirae week 2022 #damirae week #demon birds #Teen Titans #raven teen titans #Damian al Ghul #raven dc #dark apocalypse war #justice league dark apokolips war #teen titans judas contract #justice league vs teen titans #dcamu

[bam-monsterhospital]

kait: i LOVE how they had it-they couldn’t even be “oh, batman can’t kill kids”. but “oh batman can’t kill HIMSELF”. and that is infinitely hilarious to me.

#fuckin batman #batman #supertalk #justice league dark #apocalypse war

[spacedace]

Maybe I've missed it, but has there been anything done with the Infinite Realms *actually* going to war with earth?

Like I've seen stuff where it was threatened, or where Danny tried to keep war from happening by talking with the Justice League, but has there been anything where Danny and & Co do eventually give in to the demands of the Infinite Realms and thier own growing despair at not being able to stop the GIW in a way that doesn't end in deaths?

Like, I'm imagining the sky opening up and an endless army of the dead decending on GIW & other US Government facilities all over the world, mostly trying to avoid civilian casualties at King Phantom's order but still falling like an apocalypse that the world had no warning of?

Where the Justice League tries to fight and fails and have to fall back, evacuating people but otherwise unable to do anything to stop the endless swarm. Justice League Dark are at a loss because those are the armies of the Ghost King, and Pariah Dark is supposed to be locked away and they have no idea what they can do to try and stop this, or why they're here or why *now*

And the GIW come forward to the League, offering information on the ghosts, and weapons that could be used against them and plots on how to destroy them *and* the Infinite Realms and the JL ask, "how do you know all this" and *that's* when they finally find out about what they were doing and realize what all this is actually about.

Phantom isn't trying to destroy their world. He's trying to save his.

Anyway if there are any stories like that could someone tell me about em?

#dc x dp #dp x dc #dpxdc #danny phantom #danny fenton #ghost king danny #justice league #GIW #infinite realms go to war with earth #justice league find out too late what's going on

[iloveallmyocs]

bc im tired of batfamily members leading always leading their respective teams in crossover comics (even when there are perfectly mature, non emotionally stunted superheroes present), I thought Id list each each member (acc to age) and write whether or not theyd be an actual good leader.

Bruce: No. He's the kind of person in a group project would do all the work but would leave the presentation to someone else. (what im trying to say is he has good planning but poor communication skills. unfortunately thats a necessary skill for a team leader)

Babs: no. she can be a good mentor and a cool guy in chair, but I cant see her leading a team.

Dick: YES. There are any instances in the comics that prove this. He is the kind of leader who could do both. He could be stern when issuing commands but could also take his team out to dinner after a mission done well. hes like the popular student council member that everyone actually likes.

Cass: no. lmao. (although dc hasnt made her lead a team yet tho. i think)

Jason: NOOOO. Jason shouldn't have been the 'leader' of the outlaws team (the first one). Roy and Kori were were much more experienced in the hero business. Jason is smarter than most people give him credit for but he is never leading a team. especially not one with the second oldest comic book sidekick ever and a literal warrior alien princess.

Steph: I'm not saying she'll be good at it, but I kinda do want to see her take charge. for funsies.

Tim: I have conflicted feelings about this. As long as everyone in the team is as weird as him *cough* yj *cough* I think he's good.

Duke: I mean he did lead a child gang, so... (I havent read any solo duke media so I dont think I am the judge of this)

Damian: surprisingly, yes. I know he is still a child but ive read and seen many futures with a slightly more well adjusted damian turning out to be a good leader, like in the justice league apocalypse war dark movie.

EDIT: angered Babs stans. read first paragraph.

#bruce wayne #batman #dick grayson #jason todd #tim drake #barbara gordon #cassandra cain #stephanie brown #duke thomas #damian wayne #nightwing #red hood #robin #batfamily #batfam #dc comics #shit forgot kate

[thatflatenedfrogontheroad]

I made a tier list...

please make your own!! I need to see boomer nations opinions on our man!!!! I know the tiers are actually so vile so change them if you desire :)))

OK so my quick blurb on why they are their!! (working worst to best)

28. Identity Crisis #5 - HE WOULD KILL ME FOR THE FUN OF IT. It did bring about the most random rivalry between Tim drake’s fandom and boomer's which is very funny

27. Black Lantern - Oh no… he's back… like a boomerang. Ate his own son... RIP…. L skill issue

26. Sliver Age - Would actually call me a slur and say that I don't deserve rights. He would hate crime me and then solicit me for sex. He looks like he's wearing a dress… what a pretty lady.

25. Flash TV Show - EWWWWWWWW, he though he ate...

24. DC Online - He looks like he would punch me in face at a NYC bus stop

23. White Lantern - Don't look at me like that… stop. He's back from the dead like a boomerang?? Something about most of the New 52 boomerangs don't hit the same. the bride all in white :’)

22. Young Justice - Gave me the ick. You might be thinking... he looks identical to SS hell to pay, why is he down here?? Great question… HE WAS SO CREEPY TO ONE OF THE GIRLS IN YOUNG JUSTICE….. WHO IS A MINOR!

21. Injustice Movie - Just because your in the background… doesn't save you from this list!!!

20. New 52 - Ok he's kinda hot if you look through your peripherals…Why are you wearing skinny jeans… you millennial

19. Harley Quinn TV Show - He's fine… just fine. “We’ll stack out bingo… Boomer loves an older woman” NO HE MUST LOVE ME! I AM VERY VERY MATURE FOR MY AGE

18. Flash: Sins of the Father - Can you please stop talking in the 3rd person… you are starting to sound crazy.

17. Most Wanted - I know jack shit about him. That's probably because he is barely in a comic issues THATS NAMED AFTER HIM!

16. Flash Point Paradox - His fight scene actually ate. I'm a sucker for Boomer being with the Rogues. If cyborg can take his belt off… so can I

15. Suicide Squad 2021 - Wow they somehow gave him even less lines than his first movie. 1. He doesnt look like boomer. 2. His accent is so bad… and hes AUSTRALIAN 3. His acting low key kinda mid 4. They killed off two of the only OG suicide squad members they had on the cast 5. He dies in the first 20min and in the most disrespectful way

14. Suicide Squad 2016 - The only good thing to come from this man is the fanfiction he brought. THIS FUCKING MOVIE MADE HIM A CANON BRONY WHICH I CAN NOT FORGIVE. GET THIS OUT OF MY SMUT BEFORE FREAK THE FUCK OUT >:( Fuck him and pinky too, you son of a bitch!!!! (its not that serious lol... i just want him to stop fucking a toy horse... please guys)

13. This Goober Alien Guy - I know nothing. He just kinda showed up… and I'm not mad just a little confused. He looks like he needs a hot chocolate and a hug :)))) 

12. Lego Batman Movie - Low key an icon. What I would do to get my hands on one of these sets… I would come close to killing someone for it

11. DC Lego Super Villains - If he wasn't Lego I would propose (Shane Dawson style) Once again what I would do for the very discontinued Lego set tie in…

10. Batman: Brave and The Bold - Those cheekbones could cut someone. Why are you wear a mini skirt… take it off ;)

9. Suicide Squad (comic) - Yes I know he was drinking and driving but he's not real so it doesn't count!!! The beginning of the Boomer Mobile! THE GAP TOOTH DUDE!

8. Justice League Unlimited S1 - AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Ok the hairline is… bad…. But so is mine twin!! I LOVE THAT THEY GAVE HIM PROPER CLOTHES AND NOT RAGS DUDE

7. Agent of Oz - is this picture is my school profile pic...yes… and??HE'S COVERED IN BLOOD AND IM GIGGLING!!!!!!!!!!!

6. Stjepan Sejic's Boomer - Choke hold and choke me...  I want to hear his voice but he can't break his mewing streak…The ungodly things I would let him do to me

5. Dark: Apocalypse War - Constantine! Boomer! GIRLS! GIRLS!! ILL SLEEP WITH BOTH OF YOU!!! I was not expecting him in this movie so I started to freak out when he showed up DUDE. PLEASE LET ME SIT ON IT

4. Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay - I'm a ride he wouldn't survive… I DONT HAVE WORDS TO DECRIBE HOW I FEEL DUDE… I WOULD DO ANYTHING HE ASKED FOR NO JOKE. Dead on the floor

3. Justice League Unlimited S2 - The glow up in REAL... had me on my hands and knees as a 3rd grader… and still on my knees today. I have never wanted someone to fuck me in the back alleyway of a shit bar so bad in my life

2. Batman: Assault on Arkham - The one that started it all… he is the reason I am this way. no lube, no protection, all night, all day, from the kitchen floor to the toilet seat, from the dining table to the bedroom BUT GREG ELLIS IS PUBLIC ENIME NUMDER ONE. YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID!!!!

AND THE BEST ONE!!!!!!!! WE ALL SAW IT COMING

1. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - I AM GNAWING ON THE IRON BARS OF MY ENCLOSURE!!!!!! He has it all, the face, the VOICE, the look, the character!!!!! It is hands down the most consistently good representation of captain boomerang out their… and its canon that's he has a big dick :D I would sell my first born to get one night…

Thank you all for reading this word vom, I am sick in the head <3

if any of the comic issues are off or something please let me know :)

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make your our and tag me!! i need to see them <3<3<3

#captain boomerang #dc villains #digger harkness #george digger harkness #rouges #kill the justice league #captain boomerang x reader

[artisticdemon]

Copperhead from Suicide Squad Hell to Pay

That fucker had no right to be that hot but they made him hot anyways. And I'm grateful for that.

I MEAN LOOK AT HIM!

Boomerang was right, the chicks would go crazy for him. It's me, I'm the chicks.

He needs more love, come on suicide squad fandom!

Maybe I have a thing for humanoid snake characters I don't know but LOOK AT HIM!

The animators give us this and then kill him?! KILL FUCKING HARLEY QUINN SHE IS USELESS! AT LEAST HE FOUGHT FOR THE TEAM AND SAVE THEM 3 TIMES!!!! FOR FUCK'S SAKE!

And I think the last movie of DC Animated Universe was "Justice League: Dark Apocalypse War" and they won't make another movie. So you made Copperhead like this just to mess with me, you bastards!

#copperhead #sameer park #suicide squad hell to pay #suicide squad

[alalaya2]

Tim Drakes sleep habits save the earth

Part 5 Lady Gotham and Princess Dora

While Fright Knight was bringing Chaos to Oa the Bat clan was in its apocalypse is coming mode. Bruce was in the cave poring over everything Tim had sent him. The fact that he was in the cave wasn’t the strange thing it was the time. Bruce had several important meetings today but the were all canceled he had every lawyer he had and anyone who they knew looking on how to change the anti-ecto acts.

Several of his lawyers were leaving the country as well as there families. They noticed that the wording of the law half of Gotham and other cities with heroes the law could be applied to them. Bruce was seriously thinking of having his entire clan evacuated from America until they were overturned.

For once Lucius Fox was not on his case about canceling the meetings for bat reasons. He was having Luke look into anything that his military contacts could find to help them. Clark had stopped by to get as much information that he could get from them as Lois and Clark were going to alert the public about the acts in a way that won’t cause panic.

”Master Bruce the children will be here in about 15 minutes.”

”How did we miss this? We have entire teams teams looking for laws like this all over the world.”

”we area human Master Bruce we are not perfect nor are we omnipresent. We can try our best and if it is not enough try and fix it.”

The cave turned green as a portal opened. There was a blond green skinned woman in a medieval ballgown. She was followed by a woman she was thin with dark hair gray skin and partially see through she looked like a movie star from the 20’ with a floor length cocktail dress of dark red.

The dark hair woman smiled flashing fangs “my Dark Knight.” She said in a raspy purr.

The blonde girl gave a slight bow. “Hello Knight of Gotham I am Princess Dora of the Dragon kingdom. Lady Gotham speaks highly of you. I wish that we were meeting with better circumstances. Clockwork the ghost of time has told us that your Justice League has just found out about the Anti-Ecto act. We need your help and the help of your clan.”

Bruce looked at the woman and red and deep in his bones he knew her. She was Lady Gotham the shadows of the city the he protected and she protected him. The soul certainty that they would not hurt them. “How can we help you your majesty.”

“Our young King was captured by the GIW he sacrificed himself to save high Princess Ellie Phantom. Fright Knight and Pandora are telling the Green Lanterns what is happening so they can be ready to help when they return to earth we do not want to go to war but your government has struck many blows against us we are to the point that we will not be able to ignore them much longer.” Said Gotham her voice turning rasper the more she talked.

”Would you like some tea with some honey Lady Gotham” asked Alfred.

“That would be lovely”

“Let us retire to the parlor while Princesses Dora and Master Bruce work on how we’re going to save King Phantom.” Alfred offers his arm to Lady Gotham.

Bruce noticed that Gothams cheeks turned a darker gray. As Gotham took his hand and they left the cave.

Dora giggled as the door closed. “If we didn’t have a rescue mission to plan I would want to see what they were up to.”

Bruce blinked in surprise. “Why?”

“ I have known Lady Gotham for most of my afterlife. And in the last 20 years she has spoken more about Alfred than anyone else. If he becomes a Ghost she would start to court him as soon as his Core formed. The fact that she use english to speak to both of you is telling enough. Lady Gotham is not well she has not been for a long time she has trouble speaking mortal languages and being visible in the living realm. The fact that she was able to do this much is thanks to you and your clan’s support.”

It was nice to see that Gotham was healing now it was time to save a king and save the world.

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[it-is-i-zim]

ayy which, in your opinion, is the best captain boomerang adaptation in (comics, shows, movies, etc.)? I want some recommendations :))

Boy oh boy did you come to the right place because apparently I'm the expert in this ordeal! Finally a question I can answer.

In terms of comics, I have this handy dandy reading list right here. It's not very organized but it does the job. It's also not really in order.

In terms of shows... He's only in the Arrow TV show (which did Digger SUPER DIRTY BTW. DO NOT RECOMMEND), around 30 seconds 4 Star Spectacular! (from the Batman: The Brave and the Bold cartoon) (Voice acting was Not Good. This has nothing to do with the actor here, it more just... Don't get an American to voice an Australian), 1 minute of the Harley Quinn show's Valentine's Day special (He doesn't really do anything here let's be honest), the episode Leverage in the Young Justice cartoon (also don't really recommend because of one line he has directed at an nb teenager), and the episodes Task Force X and Flash and Substance (the only ones I can really recommend).

The live action movies were Not Good™ (just my opinion. Like... he's got 0 personality other than Sleazeball and Asshole) with Boomer either so don't touch those. He was in a little bit of Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. The acting was atrocious. Do not recommend. Suicide Squad: Blaze was really bad. Justice League Dark: Apocalypse War was not it. There's also Batman: Assault on Arkham. Despite the name it's actually a Suicide Squad movie. It's also no longer canon to the Arkhamverse but it is canon to the prequel comics to the Arkhamverse, except for Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum, which is canon. He's only in about 2 of the Arkham Knight comics and they don't really do anything with him. As for the movie itself I have mixed feelings on because the VA for Boomer in Assault on Arkham is a Men's Rights Activist who supports JK Rowling. He's also British so the Aussie accent dives more into British Cockney territory at times. Personality wise he's... Fine. Could be better. Could be worse.

Also he's going to be in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. It's a game that comes out February 2nd. And February 6th is when the prequel comic Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum will release. I know you're at least aware of the game though.

#captain boomerang #george harkness #digger harkness

[d-criss-news]

‘Justice League: Warworld’ Cast Unveiled (Exclusive)

The Justice League is going to war. The upcoming summer animated home entertainment release Justice League: Warworld has unveiled its cast, which is toplined by Jensen Ackles as Batman/Officer Wayne, Stana Katic as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince and Darren Criss as Superman/Agent Kent. Warner Bros. Animation, DC and Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment are behind the project. The official synopsis reads: “Until now, the Justice League has been a loose association of superpowered individuals. But when they are swept away to Warworld, a place of unending brutal gladiatorial combat, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the others must somehow unite to form an unbeatable resistance able to lead an entire planet to freedom.”

The cast also includes Ike Amadi as Martian Manhunter/J’onn J’onzz, Troy Baker as Jonah Hex, Matt Bomer as Old Man, Roger C. Cross as Machiste, Brett Dalton as Bat Lash, Trevor Duvall as Drifter, John DiMaggio as Lobo, Robin Atkin Downes as Mongul, Frank Grillo as Agent Faraday, Rachel Kimsey as Mariah Romanova, David Lodge as Sheriff, and Damian O’Hare as Deimos and Teddy Sears as Warlord. Executive producers include Butch Lukic (Batman: The Long Halloween) and Sam Register, along with longtime Batman franchise executive producer Michael Uslan. Jeff Wamester (Legion of Super-Heroes) directs from a script by Jeremy Adams (Supernatural), Ernie Altbacker (Justice League Dark: Apocalypse War) and Josie Campbell (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power). The producers are Jim Krieg (The Death and Return of Superman) and Kimberly S. Moreau (Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham).

#darren criss #the hollywood reporter #justice league: warworld #tomorrowverse #jensen ackles #stana katic #matt bomer #ike amadi #troy baker #frank grillo #roger c. cross #brett dalton #trevor duvall #john dimaggio #robin atkin downes #rachel kimsey #david lodge #damian ohare #teddy sears #press #april 2023

[opheliawillowbrook]

The Bat kids talking about oral hygiene.

Damian: Drake would fall asleep without brushing his teeth. Disgusting. I bet you don't floss either.

Tim: Like you never skipped brushing your teeth? Also, flossing is for people who wanna live an extra 7 years.

Damian: Or people who don't appreciate food rotting between their teeth.

Dick: On that note, I'm definitely gonna floss more.

Tim: Don't encourage him! Damian's already a total tooth Nazi.

Damian: Drake, unlike you, there is nothing anyone could say to stop me from brushing my teeth.

Jason: I shit on your tooth brush.

Damian: ...

Tim: ...

Dick: ...

Damian: I stand corrected.

#damirae #teen titans #damian wayne #raven dc #damian al ghul #justice league dark apocalypse war #dark apocalypse war #teen titans judas contract #red hood #jason todd robin #jason todd #dick Grayson #nighgwing #tim drake #dcamu

[selaseldon]

The Umbrella Academy- We Don't Need More Superheroes

The Umbrella Academy (2019) is a show that follows a group of adopted siblings, each with their own power, and their journey to solve the mystery of their father’s death and save the world from an impending apocalypse.

How do structural mythology, cultural studies, and cultural history reflect the series’ world and world-building around superheroes? 

The Umbrella Academy is set in present day (2019) yet plays around with time and timelines throughout the narrative, as one of the siblings Five has the ability to manipulate time. As for structural mythology, the show is based on the books, yet as a viewer who is unfamiliar with the original content, I would say the show is definitely set up in a mystery, as we are introduced to the siblings in the first episode, yet are constantly in the dark when it comes to the reasoning behind the 43 births and what caused it. Though the narrative setup of the death of guardian/father figure, Dr. Reginald Hargreeves, brings the siblings together to mourn his death, Hargreeves is still shrouded in mystery. What is appealing about Umbrella Academy is the diversity of the siblings themselves, and how they go through their own individual experiences dealing with their powers and how they come together to try and stop the impending apocalypse and save the world. As for cultural history, the show does include many significant moments of history, as many scenes take place in the past due to the constant time warping in the show. For example, the Vietnam War, Civil Rights Movement and even the assassination of JFK are all a part of the show, and each siblings’ experiences in the “past” have a direct impact on their own journeys and also their future. 

In what ways are the superheroes and their abilities informed by their racial, gender, sexual, and cultural identities? 

To my knowledge there is not necessarily connections between the siblings' abilities and their racial/gender/sexual/cultural identities. But, there are definitely ties between each siblings' emotions and their abilities, especially when it comes to sibling 7 Viktor. At the beginning of the series, Viktor is known as the sibling without any powers, and is ridiculed and ignored by Hargreeves as a result. Viktor sees himself as useless compared to his siblings, but it is later revealed that Hargreeves used pills to suppress Viktor's powers of manipulating sound into physical force because he deemed them to be too dangerous. Viktor unlocks these powers after not taking the pills anymore, and releases his full potential, but struggles to control his powers.

In what ways do costumes and concealing identities further separate the superheroes from normal society? How necessary is it for the superheroes to hide their true identities to successfully achieve their goals? 

When the Umbrella Academy is younger and growing up under the tutelage of Hargreeves there is a specific uniform the children wears, which features a school-like red and gray uniform and the iconic and traditional superhero mask. I think most of the difficulties when it comes to the siblings lives is that they each have their own desires aside from their constant missions and family drama. As they encounter different experiences in different timelines, the siblings find love, careers they care about, and other things that are separate from being superheroes.

How do the economic, political, and social events that occurred during the series’ creation and broadcast cultivate and inform the superheroes’ decisions and actions? 

In Kevin D. Williams’s “(R)Evolution of the Television Superhero: Comparing Superfriends and Justice League in Terms of Foreign Relations" Williams discusses how many political events and ideologies have a direct impact on the narratives and ideologies of superheroes, specifically with political climate post Cold War and post 9/11. The second season of "The Umbrella Academy" takes place mostly in the 1960s, as at the end of season 1, sibling Five saved all his siblings by taking them to the past, and they are now scattered and each experiencing their individual lives in the 60s. This places all the siblings during Cold War era US, and the narrative specifically forms around JFK's assassination and the Civil Rights Movement, which specifically impacts Allison the most. Allison becomes an active member of the Civil Rights Movement and describes her motivation and empowerment to exist outside her scope of superhero powers, which involve manipulation. I think it is interesting that the show includes the self-doubting aspect of being "super" in some ways because I think it helps make the characters feel more authentic if they're concerned how their powers impact themselves as humans. In season 2, Allison participates in a sit-in at a whites only diner and uses her powers to manipulate a police officer to stop beating her husband Ray. This causes him to run away from her because he is afraid, but the two later reconnect.

How do the superheroes question themselves, each other, and their obligations and duties to the people around them? 

Because the main superheroes are siblings, it makes for a really interesting dynamic to watch onscreen. Not only are they a family, but an estranged one that has just been reunited due to the death of their father. Of course they act just like any siblings and question themselves and each other. Because Hargreeves literally numbered them off based on their "usefulness" to him (#1-7) their childhoods were definitely not normal in the sense that he was raising them to serve him. Especially for Viktor, their childhood was extremely traumatizing and his history with certain siblings even causes fights and tension in the present timeline. During one episode, it is revealed Hargreeves instructed Allison to use her powers to manipulate Viktor into forgetting that he had powers. This relevation causes Viktor to lash out at Allison, which speaks to how the siblings' turbulent history still has impacts on their current relationships with each other.

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