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angelsdean · 11 months
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imagine if spn were an actual soap opera. imagine like 5000+ episodes. rewatches would take forever
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zefforuins · 10 months
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Why does everyone wanna attribute everything with post crisis jason to Jim starlin like yeah he wrote majority of his Batman run but max Allen Collins did not put the work in REVAMPING jasons entire backstory and Mike w Barr did not write nearly the same amount of issues as Jim starlin wrote Jason for in Detective comics just for y’all to only credit Starlin
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incomingalbatross · 1 month
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I have a Theory that good writers drawing from their own childhoods have a tendency to accidentally create fans who dislike their fictionalized siblings. I have a further theory that this comes from A) portraying their own childhood feelings too immersively and B) forgetting their audience doesn't automatically love their sibling just from meeting them.
My biggest example is Gravity Falls, because I really feel like this is what happened there. Alex Hirsch is good at making us buy into Dipper's angst and weird twelve-year-old problems like they're actually serious. At the same time, crucially, he assumed his audience didn't need to be convinced that Mabel was a treasure and a delight in the same way that they needed to be convinced Dipper was a good kid. Is it not obvious from meeting Mabel that you should love her??
I also have a suspicion that this is going on in the early Little House books (I had to get old enough to read the later books before I stopped disliking Mary) and in Little Women (I remember how viscerally relatable Jo's feelings are in the book-burning scene and with the Europe trip, even though she's not in the right in either case). In both cases, we get various sibling hurts portrayed - and portrayed well - through the lens of the person who feels unjustly afflicted. Childhood and teen injustice hurts, and it's easy for the reader to enter into those perceived grievances with a lasting bias. But I don't think Laura or Louisa intended that! They loved their sisters! They knew their own younger selves were brats sometimes! They just forgot their readers (especially as kids) might not automatically share these ideas.
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filmnoirsbian · 1 year
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Things read and watched in January
Essays & Articles:
Inside A Neo Nazi Homeschool Network with Thousands of Members
I Cut the 'Big Five' Tech Giants From My Life. It Was Hell.
Social Media, Social Factory
The Not So Hidden Israeli Politics of 'The Last of Us Part II'
The Okinawa Problem: The Forgotten History of Japanese Colonialism and Ryukyuan Indigeneity
How the Pentagon Leaned on Hollywood to Sell the War in Afghanistan
Get Out and the legacy of sundown suburbs in post-racial America
There is No Mary Problem in 'It's A Wonderful Life'
Why Do Rich People Love Quiet?
John Mulaney's Jokes About His Jewish Ex-Wife Suddenly Don't Seem So Funny Anymore
Kansas Research Shows Reintroducing Bison on Tallgrass Prairie Doubles Plant Diversity
"Alien" chestburster was inspired by writer's Crohn's disease
It's Frustratingly Rare to Find a Novel About a Woman That's Not About Love
The 50 Greatest Apocalypse Novels
Something in the water--life after mercury poisoning
Do You Have To Win A Nobel Prize To Be Translated?
Co-Author of Affluenza: "I'm Appalled by the Ethan Couch Decision"
Data Reveals Loneliest Cities in America
Groundbreaking effort launched to decode whale language
Ireland offers basic income for artists
Unhinged 'Transvestigators' Think They're the Only Cis People Left
Werner Herzog 'gives blessing' to pirates who want to download his films on Torrent sites
Music on Mars: If you thought space was silent, take a closer listen
The Singularity is Here
The Average Fourth Grader is A Better Poet Than You (and Me Too)
If Black English Isn't A Language, Then Tell Me, What Is?
Poetry:
Guts by Julia Armfield
the guessing game: a mother's love by Silas Denver Melvin
The Sea is Rising by Rakyah Assam
You Were You Are Elegy by Mary Jo Bang
Stop and Look, Alicante by Layla Benitez-James
ANWR by Sherwin Bitsui
Self-Portrait as Daily Sustenance by Ae Hee Lee
On Asking My Mother About Winter 1990 by Abhijit Sarmah
Finally Writing the Poem by Tarik Dobbs
Pound and Brodsky in Venice by Megan Fernandes
Books:
Engine Summer by John Crowley
No One Cares About Crazy People by Ron Powers
My Favorite Thing is Monsters by Emil Ferris
Hybrid Heart by Iori Kusano
Films:
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whumptober · 9 months
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Meet The New Mods
Thank you very much for the warm welcome! To begin we’d like to say a very big thank you to mods Pan and Claire, as well as Jo, Marie and Kat, for their hard work in creating and continuing the event for six years — especially with how big the community has become! We have a momentous job ahead of us when it comes to modding the community and running the event as well as they did, but we are determined and up for the challenge.
So perhaps it’s time to introduce ourselves:
gunshou tumblr | discord | ao3
fandom old (she/her)
I’ve participated in Whumptober for a few years, although I never finished. I’m a writer who can’t write fluff to save my life; if a character isn’t going through some kind of trauma in canon I’ll make it happen in fanfic. I live with an old blind mini poodle and intense imposter syndrome. I used to mod communities on Livejournal (fandom OLD) and I’m really excited to be a part of the new mod team. Please feel free to follow and interact with me!
Surro | 21 | he/him | @promptsforyourwhumpfic
AO3: SurroWhump
Discord: surro_
🎵 - I’m Not Okay (Chris Catalyst) and Will of the People (Muse)
I've been lurking in the whump community since 2017, and have been a whump enthusiast for as long as I can remember (seriously, all of my original characters have to had some sort of whumpy backstory). I’ve been a loyal Whumptober completionist since 2018, and have written my fair share of angst for a variety of whumpees and OCs.This is my first time being a part of a mod team, and I am really thrilled to be a part of such a big event! I look forward to working on this project and interacting with the wider community.
Kitty | she/her | @mrmustachious
AO3: TheWeatherOutside
Discord: justkitty.
Hello everyone! Those in the Whumptober discord may know me as being a mod there since last year, but if not, then hi! I have been a completionist for Whumptober every year since 2019, and it’s safe to say that the event quickly became one of my favourite times of year. I’ve been a fan of whump since well before I knew what it was, so it’s been amazing to find a community filled with so many like-minded, wonderful people creating such fantastic (and evil ;)) works. I’m so excited to be a part of the team, and I am looking forward to seeing what everyone creates this year.
Vanne | 21 | queer | she/her | @fl4tlines
AO3: savanne
Discord: v4nne
🎵: Lowlife — YUNGBLUD & Cheap Love — girli
Hiya! I’ve mainly lurked in the whump community for a while, across several different blogs. I was a Whumptober completionist in 2021 on an old blog, but I haven’t completed it since! I mainly write OC whump, with more focus on emotional suffering compared to the physical elements. Outside of whump, I volunteer and run a wildlife rehabilitation unit, work in retail and keep the ADHD goblin in my head happy by cycling through an endless list of other hobbies like graphic design, wildlife photography and traveling for gigs. I’m really looking forward to helping put together Whumptober this year and being a part of it!
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hpowellsmith · 7 months
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my brother in law and i have made our ways through all of your available cog stories (you have become a household name); i wanted to ask if there are any choice of games or other interactive fiction you recommend? i saw you answered in 2020, but wanted to see if there's any more on your radar since then!
I have a bunch of links and recommendations over here including my top ChoiceScript games ever. And I am here to recommend lots more!
Please note that I have the time and energy to play very few games and a vanishingly small number of WIPs. This only a tiny snapshot of the amazing interactive fiction out there. Do check out IFDB, sub-Q, the IF Comp and Spring Thing archives, the Narrascope and AdventureX speakers and exhibitors, and the interactive fiction tag on itch.io.
More below because there are A LOT:
Here is a big bunch of ChoiceScript games that I had a great time with!
Choice of Broadsides by Adam Strong-Morse, Heather Albano, and Dan Fabulich
Choice of Romance by Heather Albano and Adam Strong-Morse (note that it is not romantic and is not a dating sim!)
A Crown of Sorcery and Steel by Joshua LaBelle
Blood Moon by @barbwritesstuff
Deathless: the City's Thirst by Max Gladstone
The Dragon and the Djinn by @atharfi
The Eagle's Heir by Jo Graham and Amy Griswold
Fine Felines by Felicity Banks
Hollywood Visionary by Aaron Reed
Nikola Tesla: War of the Currents by Dora Klindžić
An Odyssey: Shadows of War by Natalia Theodoridou
The Play's the Thing by Jo Graham and Amy Griswold
Rent-a-Vice by Natalia Theodoridou
Siege of Treboulain by Jed Herne
Stronghold by Jo Graham and Amy Griswold
Their Majesties' Pleasure by Leia Talon
Thieves Gambit: Curse of the Black Cat by Dana Duffield
Tower Behind the Moon by Kyle Marquis
Turncoat Chronicle by @zincalloygames
Weyrwood by Isabella Shaw
Visual novels:
Analogue: A Hate Story by Christine Love
Dream Daddy by Game Grumps (writers: Vernon Shaw and Leighton Gray)
EXTREME MEATPUNKS FOREVER by Heather Flowers
Ladykiller in a Bind by Christine Love
Other IF-adjacent games with visuals that I have loved:
80 Days by inkle (writers: Jon Ingold and Meghna Jayanth)
Fallen London by Failbetter Games
Overboard! by inkle (writer: Jon Ingold)
Over the Alps by Stave Studios
Twines:
There are so many more that I've enjoyed but these were what popped into my head right now - this is one where it's essential to check out itch.io:
Anything by porpentine charity heartscape especially With Those We Love Alive and Vesp
16 Ways to Kill a Vampire at McDonalds by Abigail Corfman
Cactus Blue Motel by Astrid Dalmady
Detritus by Maz Hamilton (published as Mary Hamilton)
Faith by @kithj
Invasion by Cat Manning
Human Errors by Katherine Morayati
If I Die, Consume Me by @fiddles-ifs
Mama Possum by Kevin Snow
Nine Months Out by @nellplays
Salvage by @atharfi
Tangaroa Deep by Astrid Dalmady
To Spring Open by Yoon Ha Lee and Peter Berman (as Two-Bit Chip)
Parser games:
The Boot-Scraper by Caleb Wilson
The Compass Rose by Yoon Ha Lee (note that I didn't finish this one because I am bad at puzzles)
Galatea by Emily Short
Gun Mute by C. E. J. Pacian (as above)
Laid Off From The Synesthesia Factory by Katherine Morayati
Lime Ergot by Caleb Wilson
Midnight. Swordfight. by Chandler Groover
Take by Katherine Morayati
Games made with other tools:
Cape by Bruno Dias (Raconteur)
Honeysuckle by Cat Manning (Texture)
Prospero by Bruno Dias (Raconteur)
I play such a vanishingly small number of WIPs that it's ridiculous but I did really enjoy what I played of these two and am looking forward to more:
Body Count (@bodycountgame) by @nellplays (Twine)
Chop Shop by Becky @losergames (Twine)
Fervency (@fervency-if ) by Niko Charos (ChoiceScript)
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Outside of Elijah/Klaus (cause there was absolutely 0 reason both of them died), which character in all of TVDU do you think had the most unnecessary/dumb death?
Honestly Klaus and Elijah aren't even in my top. Yes, both of them dying was dumb, but there are so many other death's that were more unnecessary. At least Elijah and Klaus made it to the end of TO.
Some honorable mentions: Hayley, Tyler, Gia, Josh, Enzo, Jo, Lexi, Sophie, Eve, Jesse, Aaron, Aya, Jackson, all of the hybrids, Carol, Henry, Celeste (first time), Genevie (first time and kind of second time). I'm sure there are more.
But my most unnecessary/dumb death is Cami O'Connell.
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There was zero reason for her to die and it was because she wasn't meant to die. I firmly believe she was meant to be the school psychologist in Legacies. It would have made so much sense for her to be there for Hope after Hope lost so much of her family. It also would have allow a woman on the show to have a happy ending that wasn't centered around a man. Her happy ending would have been watching over Hope and helping all of the supernatural children, fulfilling her family's destiny.
Cami still had so much of a story left to tell. She was so young and full of promise. She lost her entire family due to the supernatural world and then was forced into it herself. If anyone in TO is a parallel to Elena, it is Cami. Her family legacy was so entrenched in the supernatural that it was only a matter of time before she herself was pulled into it.
Even her death made no sense. Lucien wanted to hurt Klaus for 'stealing' Aurora from him, but at that point, Lucien had the ability to kill Klaus. Sure, maybe he wanted him to suffer, so why not go after Hope? She was out in the bayou essentially unprotected (let's be honest, what could Mary have done?).
Even if we accept Lucien wanted to make it even by taking away Klaus' love, how did they not save her? Like two days later the entire Mikaelson gang is bitten and Freya just magically thinks of a way to freeze them and save them all? They couldn't have thought of that a little quicker? It's funny how they always manage to think of life saving magic when the plot/Mikaelsons require it, but there's no other options when it comes to sacrificing other characters.
Even if we accept that she died, they really didn't even make an effort to bring her back? Davina was able to be brought back from the dead after her soul was shredded. I know the other side was gone at that point, but let's not pretend the show didn't just bring back characters with very little rhyme or reason. The Mikaelsons didn't even attempt to find a way to bring her back.
And no one even say it was to help Klaus' character development. I hate when women are killed to further a man's development. It was clear in the writing that Klaus still needed Cami for his development. He was just at the brink of trying to be a better person, he was nowhere near done. We can clearly see this in the amount of scenes Hayley becomes ooc in order to be Cami for Klaus. Or Caroline coming in season 5, which made no sense, was clearly meant to be Cami.
Cami was an O'Connell and this meant something in New Orleans. People who claim her character was just a love interest were not watching. Her character was going to unite New Orleans. Not Hayley, not Hope, and definitely not the Mikaelsons. Every faction adored her. Marcel and Vincent loved her and would have done anything to keep her safe. The Mikaelsons each loved her outside of her relationship with Klaus. She would have always been a mother figure to Hope, no matter what her relationship was. Hayley loved her as well. We don't see her interact with the wolves too much but that's because they were largely forgotten in the writing. But every faction loved her and respected her. Her legacy was fixing the war in New Orleans. Which I love the writers just kind of dropped and everything magically go better when the Mikaelsons left, even though the war had been going on longer than the Mikaelsons were there.
The writers had not planned to kill her off but because of the toxicity of the fandom, they killed her off. This is just bad writing. They writers often cared more about ratings than the actual art of story telling and the show suffered because of it.
Thanks for the ask! What other deaths do you all think were unnecessary?
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SPN Poll: Most Forced Relationship (Romantic)
So, I was thinking about Supernatural, as one does, and I got to thinking about how the show describes a relationship or it’s intensity vs. how the characters actually act on screen. And the two don’t always line up. Also, the writers sometimes put characters together in a romantic (or romantic-adjacent) sense that seems like it’s been done out of a lack of other ideas for them or it just feels forced rather than natural (in my opinion, anyway).
Many of these relationships I don’t mind, but I figured I’d throw them in for variety. Also, some relationships I just don’t care about, so they don’t bother me as much as others.
Anyway, I’d love it if I could get a bigger sample size, so please do reblog (if you want). I’d love to see your reasons for you picks in the tags, or if there is more than one.
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EDIT: Noo! I can’t believe I forgot to put Sam and Amelia on here! This poll is compromised! 😢 If I get much interaction, I’ll do a new poll tomorrow including Sam and Amelia, and removing the pairs that get the least votes. 🤦‍♀️
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S3E3. Outlining (Or, Is This Just An Ad For Miro?)
Hello, hello! Our latest episode is out!!
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In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Lani (@copper-dust) come back to the topic of outlining, which they briefly touched upon in our first season. Outlining is defined as the process of creating a structured plan before drafting a story, and is seen as crucial for both original fiction and fan fiction writers. They discuss their individual approaches to outlining, including the various tools they use, from quick notes they leave in notes apps to full visual boards. They delve into benefits they feel they gain from outlining in terms of maintaining coherence, aiding in pacing, and ensuring consistency in the narrative. Finally, they also note how outlining can serve as a tool for overcoming writer’s block and facilitating brainstorming sessions. 
This week, we mention: 
Fics: The Arcane Thief by Snollygoster, Check the Spindle by copper_dust, The Seam Between by copper_dust, Merry Men by copper_dust, Lilac Falls by copper_dust, slipped (and said something sort of like your name) by pebblysand, castles by pebblysand, the fault in faulty manufacturing by pebblysand   
Podcast: S1E2. How To Plot? (Or, Vibes - It’s 90% Vibes)? 
Screenshots: for those of you who are curious, including here some links to the outline “board” for castles. Overall view ; Excerpt from the timeline ; More timeline notes ; Chapter outlines: example #1, chapter 18 ; example #2, chapter 19 
Other: Webnovel contracts article, Miro, The Sorting Hat Chats test, pebblysand’s tumblr posts on outlining #1 & #2
Your recommendations for this week are:
God is alive, magic is afoot by Buffy Sainte Marie
Rome by Solann
Taking a break from writing!
You can find us online at:
The Fanfic Writer’s Craft: tumblr ; spotify ; ko-fi
Lani (@copper-dust): tumblr ; AO3
Jo (@pebblysand): tumblr ; AO3
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marzipanandminutiae · 11 months
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I think some of the accuracy critiques of 2019 LW are totally legitimate (the hair, my god), but Jo wearing men’s clothes has never flown for me as something “wrong” with the movie. She generally does so around her family and apart from what the actors said (actors are....actors) it would make sense that she had some access to men’s clothing through theater costumes and Laurie and would want to wear them. I think it’s a perfectly legitimate interpretation of how her character would dress and I’ve never understood critiques of it. (I know Abbie Cox has said this is well—in her “not like other girls” video (where she. wildly misunderstands that term) which makes me extremely uncomfortable in general. So that may bias me but.)
I don't think it's WRONG exactly; I do think it's lazy and belies their claims of historical authenticity. because she doesn't just wear those clothes in private- she wears them while working as a governess AND in her freaking publisher's office
would that have worked for an already-famous author? yes. look up George Sand; she pulled it off splendidly. for a young woman just starting out in the professional world, c. 1870? hell no. she'd have been hewing much closer to the line of respectibility- in an accurate setting, which again is a standard they set for themselves
it would have been more Authentic, in my view, to dig into how a woman like Jo would actually have incorporated masculine elements into her clothing to feel at ease while still maintaining baseline Respectable Female AttireTM. but, you know. that would have required effort and a respect for the lived reality of Victorian women's experiences, neither of which this movie's team had
also...I liked that Abby Cox video. I think a lot of viewers wildly misunderstood her meaning- she was talking about tropes used in historical fiction and a tendency going back centuries for writers to use androgynous or masculine presentation- or simple disinterest in clothing -as "proof" that a woman is more clever/innovative/generally interesting than her feminine peers. not whether GNC women existed in history- which is, of course, indisputable. so there's that
(don't even get me started on the How Dare You Criticize Perfect Infallible Saint Mary Wollstonecraft discourse that said video sparked. or the misogyny and professional invalidation leveled at Cox herself by many of those responses)
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bookoftheironfist · 24 days
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Danny: "It worked! Using a yoga trance-- suppressing my breathing and slowing my life signs until I looked dead-- was the only way I could think of luring Boris in close enough to do-- this!" Power Man and Iron Fist vol. 1 #77 by Mary Jo Duffy, Kerry Gammill, Ricardo Villamonte, Bob Sharen, and Jim Novak
I love this scene. As a martial arts comic (rather than a superhero comic with martial arts, which is a distinction worth making; Danny, like Shang-Chi, is not a superhero who uses martial arts, he is a martial artist who happens to operate in the superhero arena), Iron Fist has a long tradition of creative teams placing particular emphasis on feats of physical prowess like these, and on detailed fight scenes in general. Though this issue takes place after the character had begun veering more into the superhero space, it retains that attention to detail and prioritizing of Danny's technical skills and badassery as a kung-fu practitioner that are so vital to his character. One specific detail I love here is the choice by penciller Kerry Gammill to have Danny pivot and go up on the toes of his supporting foot when kicking Boris in the chin in that bottom middle panel, to allow him more reach and flexibility.
This is not the first time we see Danny make use of his ability to slow down his pulse and breathing. He did the same thing back in Iron Fist volume 1 #14, when he and Colleen were stuck out in the deadly cold and needed to suppress their vitals to stay alive. But what's particularly cool about it in this issue is the presence of Daredevil as a witness, whose heightened senses give him a unique perspective on the situation and allow him to comment on what, exactly, Danny is doing. It's a clever and astute decision by writer Mary Jo Duffy to have Danny pull off a technique that so perfectly suits this team-up, and as a Daredevil nerd as well as an Iron Fist nerd, it makes me really happy.
And finally, it's worth noting that Danny does not use the Iron Fist once in this scene-- or in fact, in the entire issue. As much as I always love a fight that builds to that big moment where he decides it's time for a little dragon chi action, it's also very important to be reminded of how incredibly skilled a fighter Danny is, and of the fact that everything the chi of Shou-Lao lets him do is just an added bonus on top of his many years of intense combat training. He only whips out the Iron Fist when he needs it, and here-- though faced with a formidable enemy in super-strong Boris-- he does not need it.
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Round 2 poll 6: Mary Lennox from The Secret Garden vs Jo March from Little Women
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Propaganda under the cut:
Mary Lennox:
Relatable princess with character development.
Jo March
Idk if its really kidlit, but I read it in elementary school so hopefully it counts?
my gay coded writer queen!!
Best March sister, great writer, stands up for herself, dodges predictable ending and doesn’t marry obvious male friend
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spnfemslashbang · 8 months
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2023 Masterpost
And that’s a wrap! All the thanks to the wonderful writers, artists, betas and readers who participated in the Bang this year!
We had eleven teams make it to the finish line this year, so if you haven’t gotten a chance yet, check them out under the cut below. You can also find the fics in the AO3 Collection.
1. The Reaper’s Apprentice by @butterflyslinky with art by @ephemerastardust (Jessica Moore/Bille, E) Jess is dead, but instead of Heaven, she's offered the opportunity to become one of Death's Brides--a Reaper. With Billie as her guide, she sees the afterlife, and the peace death can bring.
2. The Sunken Garden by MBQ with art by @sunshine-zenith (Anna Milton/Mary Winchester, E) It’s 2023, Mary Winchester tries to solve a case despite her sons’ meddling and ends up partnering with someone she could never tell Dean about, with a monster no one wants to meet.
3. Midnight Blossoms by @bleuzombie and tea_or_die, with art by @burdenedwithpointlesspurpose (Billie/Tessa, E) Finally feeling comfortable in her own body, and confident enough to pursue a relationship, coroner Tessa finds the push she needs to finally meet with her online girlfriend when youth lands on her table. Growing up hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst, she gets to find out what it's like when the best finally happens.
4. But You Dream of Some Epiphany by @pinoruno with art by @solstheim (Anna Milton/Mary Winchester, T) During the culminating fight of 5x13 “The Song Remains The Same,” Anna and Mary are suddenly thrust into the future; alone and afraid, watching scenes play out before them that neither is truly a part of, they begin to lean on each other as they attempt to return to their own time.
5. no such thing as a unique experience by @astralpenguin with art by @golby-moon (Claire Novak & Zooey Fremont, T) It doesn't take long for fifteen year old Claire Novak to figure out that the girl sat across from her is a runaway too. Turns out that's not all they have in common.
6. The Voice In My Earpiece Thinks You’re an Idiot by @kerryweaverlesbian with art by bakh-meliorism (Jo Harvelle/Bela Talbot, E) Bela's after the score of a lifetime, but she's got one problem; it's a  two person job. Good thing she met Jo, who wants it too. Too bad Jo  brings some problems of her own: first, she's got a secret, and a big  one. Second, she's a total amateur. And third, Bela might just be  falling a little bit in love with her. A Jo/Bela heist fic!
7. Adapt to Change by @sitruunavohveli with art by @deancodedcastielenby (Charlie Bradbury/Mary Winchester, E) When Charlie and Mary meet, one is scared to go back to hunting after a close call and the other is confused by the modern world she finds herself in. Despite their different skill sets and personalities, they enjoy each other’s company, and if Charlie also happens to find Mary incredibly attractive, she’s never going to mention it to Mary. And then Mary asks Charlie to join her on a hunting trip.
8. I’ll Still Feel the Pull of You by allthismusic with art by RapsCallion (Claire Novak/Kaia Nieves, E) After a fight about Claire’s dangerous lifestyle, Claire doesn’t think she’ll ever see Kaia again. But when the Winchesters tell her their plan to rescue Castiel from the Empty, and they tell her she’ll need someone to call her back from the void, she knows who she must ask. A road trip brings her to Kaia’s door, and the drive back brings them closer together. And when Claire goes into the Empty on a mission to find an angel, she knows that waiting for her back in the bunker is the one person she’ll do anything to find her way home to.
9. The Red Means I Love You by @father-salmon with art by @squirrelofcelestialintent (Claire Novak/Kaia Nieves, E) Claire is The Grigori, Idaho’s most unpredictable serial killer. Kaia is Dreamwalker, a whisper in the winds of those who know their game. One fueled by a need to cope with her father’s death, the other, revenge for those in the Teen Wilderness Industry, both end up drawn to each other at the oak tree Claire laid claim to. The killers, though wary of each other, begin to form a friendship with the promise of something more, but are careful to keep their identities secret. Still, it doesn’t stop them from forming an attachment. Navigating a new relationship along with the challenges put in their path, the two begin to help each other, especially after Claire receives a visit from her unknown uncle, Castiel, who is more like her than she thinks. Kaia has their sights set on Washington after they’re finished in Idaho, hell-bent that their revenge is paid in nightmares. As the new Thelma and Louise, they become a terrifying force to reckon with, only this time with a happy ending. **Please make sure you read the beginning notes and the disclaimers**
10. Misfortunes of Fealty by @kayliemalinza with art by @solstheim (Claire Novak/Meg Masters, Claire Novak/Emma Winchester, E) After the death of her father and her siring angel Castiel has declined to take her as a vessel, Claire flees her homeland. Overwhelmed with grief, she encounters multiple women who promise to help her avenge her father, to find new purpose, to come into her own power--but there's always a catch. Title is a reference to the 18th century erotic novel Justine wherein bad things Just Keep Happening to the virtuous heroine. Claire gets a much more hopeful ending. Also featuring Dean Winchester, in the background, who just wants his clothes back.
11. What Happens In Wichita... by @motherofdragonflies with art by @burdenedwithpointlesspurpose (Annie Hawkins/Mary Winchester, E) It’s 1982. Ronald Reagan is President, the Dodgers won the World Series and Mary Winchester is done with hunting. She’s a wife now, and a mom, living the apple pie life, just like she always wanted.When an old friend calls in a favor, Mary reluctantly takes the case. It’s a simple haunting that shouldn’t take more than a day. But to Mary’s surprise, she’s not the only hunter trying to gank the spirit. Eighteen year old Annie Hawkins is young and hungry to prove herself, and there’s something about her that draws Mary in. Over the course of the weekend Mary discovers that there is more to life than being a hunter or being a loving wife and mother. But you know what they say: what happens in Witchita…
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classicmarvelera · 10 months
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Mary, Luke & Danny
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Mary Jo Duffy's run on Power-Man and Iron Fist series is a significant contribution to the development of these two urban superheroes. Her unique perspective and storytelling style brought a fresh approach to the characters, making them more relatable to readers. Her work on these titles is still relevant and engaging for today's audiences, making it a must-read for any fan of the superhero genre
Duffy's run on Power-Man and Iron Fist began in 1979 where she took over where Chris Claremont had left off to focus on X-Men and lasted till 1982. During this time, she created a memorable cast of characters and storylines that explored the complex issues faced by the heroes. She also introduced new villains and allies that added depth to the series
One of the most significant contributions Duffy made to the Power-Man and Iron Fist series was the development of Luke Cage's character. Duffy explored Cage's past as a former criminal and how it affected his relationships and his superhero career. She also delved into his personal life which helped to humanize and flesh out the character
In addition to Cage, Duffy also developed Iron Fist's character by exploring his relationship with his mystical powers and his duty as a protector of K'un-Lun. She introduced new challenges and conflicts for Iron Fist, making him a more complex and layered character
Duffy's storytelling style was also unique and groundbreaking for its time. She incorporated socio-political themes into her stories with a lighthearted approach, addressing issues such as racism, poverty, and social inequality. This approach was considered daring and revolutionary at the time, and it helped to distinguish Power-Man and Iron Fist from other superhero titles
Her run on Power-Man and Iron Fist series was a significant contribution to the development of these two urban superheroes. Her original approach and unique perspective helped make the characters more relatable and engaging. Her work on these titles is still relevant and exciting for today's audiences, making it a must-read for any superhero fan
Mary Jo Duffy's run on Power-Man and Iron Fist is remembered more than her other works for Marvel Comics for several reasons. Compared to her other works, Duffy's run on Power-Man and Iron Fist was more consistent and had a greater impact on the characters. Her run on Power-Man and Iron Fist lasted for almost three years, during which she developed the characters and their relationships in a way that had lasting consequences. She introduced new villains and allies (El Águila, Señor Muerte / Señor Suerte to name a few)  that added to the richness of the series, and her socio-political themes and unique storytelling style helped to set the series apart from other superhero titles
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In contrast, some of Duffy's other works for Marvel Comics were shorter and less impactful. For example, her run on the Wolverine series was only four issues long and did not leave as much of a lasting impression on the character or the series. Similarly, her work on the Fallen Angels series was relatively brief and did not have as significant an impact on the characters or the Marvel Universe as a whole
While Duffy's work on Power-Man and Iron Fist is undoubtedly her most memorable, her other works for Marvel Comics are still noteworthy for their unique perspectives and storytelling styles. In addition to the Wolverine and Fallen Angels series, Duffy also contributed to various other titles, including Star Wars, and The Defenders. Her contributions to these titles helped to shape the Marvel Universe and showcase her versatility as a writer
She worked with several talented artists during her run on Power-Man and Iron Fist, but two of the artists with whom she had the best chemistry were undoubtedly Kerry Gammill and Denys Cowan 
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Cover Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson
Cowan worked with Duffy on several issues of the series, including some of the "Sabretooth" issues. His artwork perfectly complemented Duffy's writing, bringing her stories to life with dynamic action scenes, expressive character designs, and a strong attention to detail
Gammill's style was well-suited to the urban setting of Power-Man and Iron Fist, and he was able to capture the gritty, street-level feel of the series with ease. His artwork was also able to convey the emotional depth of Duffy's stories, particularly in scenes that focused on the characters' relationships and personal struggles
Both’s artistic contributions to Power-Man and Iron Fist helped to make Duffy's run on the series one of the most memorable and influential in the history of the characters
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From Iron Man Vol. 1 No. 103
Overall, while Mary Jo Duffy's run on Power-Man and Iron Fist is remembered more than her other works for Marvel Comics, her entire body of work is noteworthy for its unique perspectives, socio-political themes, and groundbreaking storytelling style
If you want to experience Duffy's run on Power-Man and Iron Fist for yourself, be sure to check out Marvel Comics' collected editions, available now via Amazon.com Affiliate links. These collections are a great way to experience the entire run of these groundbreaking series and to appreciate the impact that Mary Jo Duffy had on the world of comics
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Rewatching Little Women 2019 remake because it's the right period for it and watching some interviews with Greta Gerwig and the cast, I'm struck try the absolute refusal of straight women to acknowledge that a woman whose creation/work they enjoyed was actually a lesbian. In this instance: Louisa May Alcott.
Greta Gerwig is obviously talented, educated and intelligent. She must know this yet she states over and over that Louisa May Alcott never married and never had kids. Yeah. BECAUSE SHE WAS A LESBIAN.
The word lesbian never passes her lips. A supposedly feminist film, directed by a woman, with a cast comprised of mostly women. Yet saying lesbian is still taboo. 
Sespursongles said it best and I will quote her:
“But of course there are also lots of very talented lesbian writers, the problem being then that no one acknowledges them as lesbians, because lesbophobia — or they don’t want to be recognised as “lesbian writers” as it might kill their career. The “lesbian lit is crap” belief doesn’t hold when we know that many gifted artists and writers in history were lesbians, but 1) you can’t point it out because all nonlesbians would start obsessively dissecting their lives to prove het attraction, and 2) of course they couldn’t apply their gift to writing about lesbians (or themselves) because then they would never have become literary figures; only bihet people are allowed to write about their experience. This might have created in some cases a kind of catch-22 where the talented lesbian writers who knew they had a chance of making it big didn’t write about lesbian stuff because that might have killed their chances, while the less-gifted writers who knew they weren’t likely to become great literary figures were the ones who wrote lesbian stuff since they weren’t afraid of having something bigger to lose.”
In this case, there’s the added bonus that Jo is clearly Louisa May Alcott herself (self-insert) and if LMA had had her say, Jo would have remained a spinster (aka a lesbian) but a lot of straight women identify with her character because she is the most interesting, complex and frankly cool character in the book. Nobody is identifying with boring Meg who only wants to get married and pop babies, that’s for sure. 
So admitting that Jo is lesbian-coded would mean for straight women that they can longer project themselves onto/identify with Jo. Because god forbid they would identify with a lesbian. 
No way. 
This reminds me of the shitshow that occurred a few years ago with the movie Ammonite and how FURIOUS straight feminists were that Mary Anning had been turned into a lesbian. The horror. Granted, we don’t know whether Mary Anning was a lesbian. The fact is, she never married. 
Which was het feminists’ entire reasoning: why don’t we let her be single! why can’t women be single! Why does romance always have to be pushed on women! blablabla
Meltdown ensues.
Hum. Funny you’re all saying that when you never choose that life for yourself. You know: the single, childfree life. Funny you’re now super invested that a woman who is considered to be the first paleontologist and who never married should apparently remain single because she is being portrayed as a lesbian in one movie that you will never watch anyway. 
It’s almost funny how they can’t hide their prejudice and lesbophobia when it’s clear that the default for them should be heterosexuality and what bothered them so much was the lesbian representation. 
So let’s recap: Louisa May Alcott: Lesbian
Marguerite Yourcenar: Lesbian
Vivian Maier: Lesbian
Louise Michel: Lesbian
Anne Lister: Lesbian (hard to deny, this one)
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