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Batman #491

Writer: Doug Moench

Pencils and inks: Jim Aparo

Knightfall prelude.

Bane enacts his master plan by mounting an assault on Arkham Asylum.

Current Mood: nostalgic

Up till now I've only watched the OAVs and the reboot Dirty Pair Flash which didn't attract me as much as the old timy whimy series. I never even knew a series existed until I stumbled into them on youtube. I gotta say there's a lot of what you can learn from here which potentially connects to said OAVs, and the 80s scifi feel of its phenomenal.

Dirty Pair is a gallant guilty pleasure of mine.

Midsommar: a queen for all seasons by Selkit

Fandom: Midsommar
Characters: Dani Ardor, Hanna, Siv
Rating: T
Length: 4,212
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Selkit
Theme: female relationships

Summary: In her dreams, dark smudges crowd the edges of the world. One looms larger than the rest, twisting into impossible shapes, morphing into a figure with many faces, all of them howling with rage.

When she jolts awake, the dream-figure lingers. She tries to ignore it. She’s no stranger to nightmares. Her whole life has been one ever since her family’s deaths.

But things are different now. This is a new life. A new family.

Right?

Reccer's Notes: I love seeing what happens with Dani after the events of Midsommar, and this is such a good look at the continued ritual of being the May Queen! I am a known ho for ritual, but especially building off of the existing worldbuilding in such a believable way. I really enjoyed seeing more of Dani interacting with the other women of the Hårga as she learns to be part of her new family and culture. Plus the parts with Maja’s (and Christian’s) daughter were just perfect.

Fanwork Links: on AO3

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Original Work: Always with you by Anonymous

Fandom: original work
Characters/Pairings: powerful mage/warrior bonded to her
Rating: G
Length: n/a
Creator Links: creators have been revealed but the artist chose to make the work anon.
Themes: Female relationships, Femslash, Female characters, Characters of color, Magic

Summary: none provided

Reccer's Notes: Another gorgeous work from the recent Everything is Femslash exchange. It's in a fantasy setting, featuring a mage and her warrior. I love the warm earthy colours, and how, the mage being a little shorter, their faces and bodies fit together perfectly, and the way they're linked by the swirl of the magical bond. Beautiful. (Note that the post is locked to AO3.)

Fanwork Links: Always with you

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fandom: kaos

I have to celebrate you, baby by windsweptinred (SFW)

Fandom: Kaos
Characters/Pairing/Other Subject: Dionysius/Orpheus, and Dennis the cat
Content Notes/Warnings: none
Medium: Traditional art (pen and ink drawing)
Artist on DW/LJ: n/a
Artist Website/Gallery: windsweptinred on tumblr
Why this piece is awesome: This is a lovely, quirky, pen drawing of Dionysius being worshipped by Orpheus, even if Orpheus is a bit distracted by Dennis making a bid for attention. I love the style, and how happy they all are. The likenesses are also very recognisable.
Link: I have to celebrate you, baby

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Metamorpho, the Element Man #6 (final issue) - "Sacrifice of the Hero Sun!"

Anyway in this issue REX MASON DIES! That's right! I killed him in a fit of pique and I'd do it again! But like the murder on the Orient Express, I wasn't the only hand holding the knife! Steve Lieber laughed maniacally as he drew it! Lee Loughridge colored it in a blind red rage of fury! Ferran Delgado howled curses at a blood moon as he picked out the perfect font for the Stardust the Super Wizard joke! We're all taking it very badly, reader, and after you read this fantabulous final issue - so will you! -- Al Ewing

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fandom_actor,
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celebrity20in20 Round 15

Link: Round 15 Sign Ups | Round 15 Themes

Description:

celebrity20in20 is a 20in20 community dedicated to making icons of actors and actresses. You have 20 days to make 20 icons about a celebrity of your choice, based on a set of themes for the round.

Schedule: Round 15 sign ups are open NOW. Icons are due July 17, 2025.

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Amazing Spider-Man #101

Writer: Roy Thomas

Pencils: Gil Kane

Inks: Frank Giacoia

The Time of Morbin’ is upon us!

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DCU: Office Meeting by Unpretty

Fandom: DC Comics
Pairings/Characters: Pamela Isely/Harleen Quinzel, Bruce Wayne
Rating: Teen
Length: 1,882 words
Creator Links: Unpretty on AO3
Theme: Female relationships, Canon lgbtq+ characters, humour, superpowers

Summary:
Bruce Wayne deals with supervillains almost as much as Batman does.

Reccer's Notes:
Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy break into Bruce Wayne's office to stop Wayne Enterprises from doing evil corporate stuff. Or kill him. Bruce plays dumb. It's glorious.
I love Harley and Ivy's relationship in this. They're so true in how they love and support each other but are definitely super-villains who will definitely kill and/or main whoever gets in their way. Also Bruce's line about how Pamela probably wants to kill him because Harley finds him hot :D Bruce being smart by playing dumb is one of my favourite things.

Fanwork Links: Office Meeting
Also has a podfic!

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Uncanny X-Men #220

Writer: Chris Claremont

Pencils: Marc Silvestri

Inks: Dan Green

Storm pays a visit to Forge to try and get her powers back.

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Ice Haven

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X-Force #52

Writer: Jeph Loeb

Pencils: Adam Pollina

Inks: Bud LaRosa

The X-Force ladies take on the Blob.

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Thor #276

Writer: Roy Thomas

Pencils: John Buscema

Inks: Tom Palmer

Enter Red Norvell, nobody’s favourite Thor!

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Lilo & Stitch #2

( Lost in New York! )

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Green Arrow #25 Roy Past Comes Back To Hunt Him

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Spider-Man & Wolverine #2

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Superman #30

Writer: Roger Stern

Pencils: Kerry Gammill

Inks: Dennis Janke

Superman: Exile.

Superman finds a seemingly idyllic prairie planet just like Kansas. Could he have found somewhere he can finally live in peace?

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Mr. Terrific: Year One #2 An Atheist Meets God's Wrath

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Starman #8

Writer: Roger Stern

Pencils: Tom Lyle

Inks: Bob Smith

Starman has to deal with a refugee from the Crisis on Infinite Earths. (Thankfully, it’s not Superboy Prime.)

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Star Trek Reboot: Relaxing by storietellers

Fandom: Star Trek: Reboot
Characters/Pairings: James Kirk/Leonard 'Bones' McCoy
Rating: G
Length: n/a
Creator Links: storietellers on AO3
Themes: Female relationships, Domestic, Femslash

Summary: "Having fun, Bones?"
"Just working out the tension. You really keep it all in your wrists. Keep reading, darlin'. I wanna know what happens next."

Reccer's Notes:
The 'Everything is Femslash' exchange has just revealed creators, and this is a gorgeous artwork of Rule 63 (always a girl) Kirk and McCoy chilling out. The lighting is warm and their likenesses are really well done. It's relaxing just to look at.

Fanwork Links: Relaxing