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batmanego · 7 months

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https://www.tumblr.com/janemorris/729013196299567104 can we go full supermarket sweep on jailbird im sso hungry

Yes. We can. but im putting it under a cut because its going to be so long + im taking out the questions i already did

glance: At first glance, what stands out most about your OC's appearance? What's their distinguishing feature?

THE HAIR. jailbird's hair is a defining feature. i actually made a little list of jailbird's most prominent features recently.

i still think the hair is probably his most defining feature, though it's pretty similar to glory's. i still think their silhouettes are distinct, though -- glory's hair is more coily, jb's is a little looser.

face: Describe your OC's face. What's their smile like? Are their orbs cerulean? What would someone notice first when looking at them?

still got baby fat. when he grows up, it's a little more angular, especially in the chin area, but he's always kind of got soft cheeks. he's got kind of a perma-scowl going on most of the time. when he does smile it's usually kind of malicious in nature. he has braces.

stature: What's your OC's body type? How tall are they? Do they wear clothing to accentuate their look or do they try to mask it?

skinny. skiiiiiiinny. jailbird isn't really malnourished, though he could probably stand to eat a little better, but he is scrawny. very gangly. every time i draw him i think his proportions lead people to believe he's much taller than he actually is: at the start of the story, he's about 5'1, and by the end he's about 5'4. in the epilogue, his adult height is roughly 5'7. his civvy clothing is intentionally pretty baggy and layered to give the impression of more meat on his bones.

motion: How does your OC move? How does their clothing help or hinder their range of motion? Are they flexible, coordinated, clumsy?

jailbird is extremely flexible. think somewhere between a contortionist and a gymnast. he tends to move very quickly and always seems like he's in a hurry.

stillness: How does your OC act while still? Are they fidgety? Do they have any common gestures or tics? Does their clothing affect how they hold themselves while at rest?

jailbird is actually very good at sitting still. he has no problems with it. he can sit unmoving for as long as it takes, but only if he's doing it of his own volition. if you ask him to sit still, he gets huffy about it.

canvas: Does your OC have any scars, piercings, tattoos, or other markings? Do they display or cover them up at all?

jailbird has his ears pierced. i'm struggling to think of any tattoos he might want as an adult. he gets a WHOLE LOT OF SCARS during his time as a supervillain, the most notable of which is A MASSIVE SCAR ON HIS ABDOMENT from when he gets impaled on his own harpoon. Best birthday ever!

night: What does your OC wear to sleep? Do they have a favorite pair of PJs, or are they more the birthday suit type?

silk pajama set. monogrammed. Actually im laughing really hard at the image of him getting them monogrammed with "JV" because thats probably not what his "actual" initials are

day: What does your OC wear on a normal day? Why do they default to those clothes? Do they wear similar things, or do they change it up?

i've noted this in his character sheet:

generally, any t-shirt over any turtleneck, bonus points if red yellow black and white. this is really consistent in most if not all art of him.

you can even see it in haircut! red outline is apron, blue is shirt, green is turtleneck.

as a fun design note, the school colors were intentionally chosen to oppose he and eugene's natural red motifs. something about institutional repression of individualism... i can't remember my exact justification for it, but i know it was something like that.

formal: What's your OC's formal look? Do they like dressing up? Do they have different looks for different occasions?

jailbird's not a huge fan of fancy events. he gets dragged to them sometimes but otherwise wants to avoid the public eye. i'd say the most you'll get him in aside from his school uniform is a t-shirt, slacks, and a blazer.

informal: What's your OC's lazy-day look? How do they like to dress when they're winding down?

he's wearing it in haircut:

bunny socks are a feature that i outlined kind of as a joke while drafting haircut, but i liked the idea so much that they stuck around. anyway, it's his usual upper half with a pair of sweatpants or just loose cotton pants.

outerwear: What's your OC's outerwear situation? Jacket, sweater, cloak? What sort of weather do they deal with most and how do they protect themselves?

depends on the season. most of the time he'll forgo it. in the winter he gets what he's wearing in this picture:

(he's the one in the middle complaining.) he gets cold easily.

footwear: What does your OC wear on their feet?

combat boots or converse sneakers. when in costume he has those big knee high platforms. scary!

road: What does your OC wear while traveling? Do they have high-quality equipment, or are they making do? What does their gear look like?

jailbird doesn't really travel that much! if he did, he'd way overpack and use the most expensive equipment known to man. it would piss everyone off.

armor: What kind of armor does your OC wear? Is it well kept? Bonus: where does it come from? Is there a story behind it?

jailbird has padding under his suit. it's supposed to be at least somewhat bulletproof, though that's only on the chest and head. he learns after the "harpoon to the gut" incident why full body armor is likely a good idea. he also has elbow pads and the mask functions as a helmet.

arms: Does your OC have any weapons? What weapons do they carry, and how do they wear them when they're not fighting?

oh yes. Ohhh yes. one of my favorite jailbird gimmicks is his bottomless pouches -- he can store almost anything that will fit through the opening in them. however, he has only a rudimentary ability to control what he pulls out. the more he uses an item, the easier it is to find which is why his harpoon gun is easy and why it fits -- it's huge, but it's relatively narrow and can fit into the biggest pouch on his side, and it's his favorite weapon, so it's no problem.

roots: Is your OC's look inspired by any specific style of clothing or fashion trend? What are the roots and/or inspiration for their look?

not really? he's sort of loosely inspired by mall goth fashion, but that's more to do with color schemes than anything else. if i had to assign an actual aesthetic to specifically his way of dress, i guess it would be skater culture. which is funny, because he's not the skater of the team! eugene is! and eugene's aesthetics are based more on grunge and punk!

texture: Does your OC favor any specific kinds of cloth or textures? Is there anything they can't wear or don't like? What sort of fabrics do they prefer?

jailbird prefers his clothing to be baggier and looser. his costume is built for agility and speed, so he's willing to sacrifice comfort for function. his mental state is also in a pretty different place when it comes to civs vs costume.

wardrobe: How big is your character's wardrobe? Do they wear things threadbare, or can they afford new clothes often? Are they any good at mending and repairing their own clothing?

pretty big. i don't think jailbird buys new clothes very often, and he's really good at sewing and repairs. i think the only thing he probably has to get taken in or buy replacements of are his shoes. everything else he can usually fix on his own.

makeup: Does your OC wear makeup? How often? What kind? Why do they wear makeup, and do they like it?

yes, all the time. jailbird always has some level of black eyeliner and eyeshadow on. it's heavier in costume, blacking out the space around his eyes, but he wears it all the time. he just likes the way it looks.

favorite: Does your OC have a favorite article of clothing or accessory? What is it? What's the meaning behind it? Do they wear it all the time or do they wear it sparingly to keep it safe?

the magen david eugene gives him quickly becomes very important to him. aside from that, it's his fingerless gloves. never seen without them.

change: Has your OC ever drastically changed their appearance? Significant haircuts, big tattoos, complete wardrobe swap, etc? Why? How do they feel about the change?

nope. not really, at least. in the epilogue, he's old enough to grow facial hair, and he starts wearing short sleeves. and grows his hair out some. but he's still the same old jailbird. he feels neutrally about it.

alternate: What would your OC's alternate universe look be? If they're a fantasy character, what's their modern look? If they're sci-fi, what's their fantasy look? What AU would you want to see your OC in, and how would they dress themself? Bonus: Prompt an AU!

i've mentioned before the concept of the vey in tremont, which are a type of superhero predestined to die a violent, brutal death usually as a result of their own powers or hubris. when initially writing the basic concepts of new blood, especially for the characters, i considered making jailbird vey, and then decided against it for a number of reasons (mostly because i felt that in jailbird's case, it would lean too heavily into capital punishment), but it's sort of stuck with me ever since. i think it would be a lot of the same, except as soon as jailbird realized he was vey, he would construct and detonate a nuclear bomb.

if i had to put him in any other genre, i think he'd be funny in high fantasy. specifically in any kind of dnd setting. oh man. he'd be the world's most annoying warlock.

while i was typing this, you sent me this message:

and i need it to be known that he would absolutely be like that chris fleming bit about how the stranger things cast are going to convince jimmy fallon to deface an orphanage.

#long post #jailbird #tremontverse

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batmanego · 8 months

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anyone else feeling unsafe in the environment

#tremont #tremontverse #my arts #whew...

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batmanego · 7 months

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night + stillness for eugene cuz idk anytning about him

night: what does your oc wear to sleep?

depends. generally i’d say classic pj pants and an oversized t-shirt, but Eugene has absolutely slept in jeans before. and will again.

stillness: how does your oc act while still? are they fidgety?

my god never ask eugene to sit still. it’s either completely motionless staring into the distance and not paying attention to anything that’s being said, or leg bouncing chewing on things getting up and pacing. he gets restless easily. if he’s wearing any sort of hoodie, he chews on the strings.

#new blood #tremontverse

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batmanego · 11 months

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"just because some of my worst enemies are gay doesnt mean thats why i hate them" so you hate gay people for some other reason? is that it?

#this is directly traced over Charlie i do a backflip every single day of my life #tremontverse #jailbird #jailbird ama #doodles

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batmanego · 11 months

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jailbird i think you would like ravemon. the digimon ravemon. google him

#jailbird #jailbird ama #tremontverse #doodles

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batmanego · 11 months

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How much does jailrbkd spend on furry commissions

#jailbird #jailbird ama #tremontverse #doodles

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batmanego · 11 months

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Hey jailbird what's your favorite Digimon

#tremontverse #jailbird #jailbird ama #doodles

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batmanego · 7 months

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💘🍝aaaand would you do the whole people block for myfriend 🔒🐦 <- jailbird (do youlike the pictures ?)

i love your picture.

💘 HEART WITH ARROW — what and/or who do(es) your oc consider the most important to them?

the most important person in jailbird's life is, bar none, his father. at the end of the story, it's the rest of new blood.

🍝 SPAGHETTI — what is/are your oc’s favorite food(s)?

couscous royale!

😊 SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES — what are your oc’s career/general life desires? what do they want to get the most out of life?

jailbird could, if he desired, take over his family's tech company. but he doesn't really have a huge interest in corporate life. at the beginning of the story, his goal is to kill as many superheroes as possible. at the end, he wants to open a bird sanctuary.

😖 CONFOUNDED FACE — is your oc an introvert, an extrovert, or an ambivert? do they let people in easily, or are they more reserved?

jailbird is extremely private. he does not like people knowing things about him.

🤔 THINKING FACE — what are some of your oc’s quirks/mannerisms?

shuffling with his shirt sleeves and chewing on his shirt collar. he also pulls at his own hair when he's upset. he also puts his hand to his mouth a lot when thinking.

🧐 FACE WITH MONOCLE — is your oc more logical or emotional?

he'd like to think he's more logical, but he's a 14 year old boy under tremendous amounts of stress.

🤓 SMILING FACE WITH GLASSES — is your oc chatty or quiet? are they at ease in social situations, or are they more shy?

i wouldn't say jailbird is quiet, but he's not friendly. he gives a lot of unsolicited advice and a lot of it is mean. he's not at ease in social situations, he's just not, like. shy. he's mean.

🤩 FACE WITH STARRY EYES — is your oc a planner, or are they more spontaneous in their actions?

meticulous planner.

😥 SAD BUT RELIEVED FACE — is your oc prone to getting stressed out, or is it easy for them to keep their cool?

jailbird has never known peace and never will.

😓 DOWNCAST FACE WITH SWEAT — is your oc open-minded or stubborn? are they inquisitive or do they prefer to keep to their bubble of knowledge?

STUBBORN STUBBORN STUBBORN. clinging to the last vestiges of his worldview until he DIES.

😞 DISAPPOINTED FACE — does your oc attract others, or do they tend to be left alone?

he wants to be left alone. and most people want to leave him alone, but then they realize how fucked up he is and feel like it would be irresponsible to leave him by himself.

🤒 FACE WITH THERMOMETER — does your oc get sick easily?

i think jailbird gets sick the normal amount.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY WITH MOTHER, FATHER, SON AND DAUGHTER — how many people are in your oc’s immediate family? how many people are in your oc’s extended family? do they have aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, etc? who in their family are they closest with? are they close with their birth family, or do they have a found family?

jailbird is an only child. he has a mother and a father. he also has one paternal uncle and two cousins: billie and joshua moon. he also has his maternal grandmother and both of his paternal grandparents, but never really sees them. in the future eugene becomes a brother figure to him and his dad becomes a father figure to him.

#jailbird #new blood #tremontverse

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batmanego · 7 months

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fall saddles

#deluge #tremontverse #my ocs #my arts #ayayayayayaaaaayyyy deluge

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batmanego · 7 months

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Hi ferris , the story that isnt about jailbird but he is there is new blood right ? How do you think it would turn out if it was a patented comic, NOT in the sense that you created it but as if it was spawned by the comics industry whatever that is. What would they do to your guys

this is actually something i dread and why i want new blood to be a self-contained narrative. not to say that other people wouldn’t be capable of grasping the nuance of the characters, but i genuinely think i might lose my mind if someone made jailbird say a slur or something because he’s eeeeeeevil. genuinely though i think they’d get kind of one dimensionalized. it happens when you’re writing characters for long periods of time.

new blood also takes place in tremontverse, which has a Lot of elements i just wouldn’t trust other people with mostly because they’re incredibly personal to me. if anyone other than me tried to write a story about unkillable sydney, i might start ripping peoples arms off.

i also think new blood characters specifically would be stuck at the general ages they are pre-epilogue in a tim drake esque nightmare. so in high school or just graduated. Forever. how harrowing would that be?

#new blood #tremontverse

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batmanego · 7 months

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formal for thaddeus. and paimon in a “what would he wear in a formal situation” way (only if it would be the same as thaddeus otherwise)

formal: what does your oc’s formalwear look like?

interestingly, despite being the one that their shared body originally “belongs to” (a notion that becomes increasingly more tenuous as the story proceeds), thaddeus is the one between them that doesn’t have any formalwear. he doesn’t really have a great handle on formality as a concept — his closest equivalent is probably religious or ritual garb. or maybe, like…

^ this? maybe a tallit? Unclear. he may be crammed into a suit later on in life, but he’ll always find it stupid and opt for jeans and a t shirt if possible.

paimon, on the other hand, is thousands of years old and has had a fair amount of time to be ingratiated in human cultures. generally i think he’d opt for an evening gown — i’m pretty sure i’ve drawn him in one before. lots of jewelry and heavy makeup.

#hell and high water #tremontverse

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batmanego · 7 months

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oc ask: “hair” and “bling” for dealers choice of character :)

doing it for JAILBIRD everyone give it up for EVERYONES FAVORITE FERRIS OC

bling: does your oc wear any jewelry? what’s the significance?

at the beginning of the story, not really. his ears are pierced, but he only wears little studs. later on, when eugene thinks he’s going to die, he gives jailbird his magen david necklace. jailbird keeps it for the rest of the story, barring one critical moment where he tears it off and then regrets it. they get it fixed later.

hair: how do they wear their hair? does it have any meaning?

again, depends on the time, but for most of the story barring the epilogue, jailbird maintains the same haircut. middle part with a widows peak, big and curly.

jailbird’s hair and his maintenance of it does actually has some story significance that’s explored in this comic, though i don’t think i ever publicly went in-depth on the meaning behind haircut. really it started out as just me wanting to write about jailbird and eugene’s prologue to deathmatch era, where they have a sort of unsteady peace because of glory, and then morphed into a sort of… brief glance at jailbird’s home life. the implications here are twofold, though i find one is more important than the other. the first, lesser implication is that jailbird’s mother never put much stock or thought or effort into jailbird’s transition, meaning he was put to the task of finding new clothing, cutting his own hair, etc, all on his own. that folds well into the larger, more important implication: jailbird’s mother does not care enough about him and is not an active enough force in his life to cut his hair or even bring him to someone to have it cut. looking back on this strip, i’d probably note that jailbirds mother WOULD have had it styled at a few times, as she’s very big on appearances, but i think the implication remains the same: jailbird had to learn how to cut his own hair because there was nobody to do it for him.

in the epilogue he grows it out into a ponytail. this is subject to change as im realizing that the implication may be that working at the gas station he works at in the epilogue makes you grow a ponytail (as veev, another character, has an almost identical hairstyle when working at that same gas station) but for now i’m a big fan of this drawing

#jailbird #tremontverse #abbey #YAYAYAYAY OC ASKS #MORE MORE MORE #new blood

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