Keeper -- a short comic about an angel meeting a robotic lighthouse keeper that doesn't know the world has already ended. Made in about 18 hours for a 24-hour 24-page* black and white comic challenge (that I arrived late to, ha.)
*the actual submission does not include the cover, which was created after the fact for this post.
This was a really great learning experience as someone who's... never really made a completed comic. I ended up really attached to the story by the end of the project (possibly due to all-nighter deliriousness lol) and ultimately am very proud of what I made.There are some things I'd still like to change, particularly text placement, but in keeping with the spirit of the challenge I've elected to leave it as is.
Did it rub anyone else the wrong way when Sam got annoyed at danny in the last episode, Phantom plannet, for giving up his ghost power? More specifically her saying "you're just like everyone else" like that was the worst thing ever and "i dont even know who you are anymore" like excuse me, hes a literal child who wants to live his life and not fight someone elses battle. Is it so wrong that now that he doesn't have to defend everyone or else someone could die, he just wants to have fun and not have to fight a ghost every other second? I dont know, Danny's life sounds like just the worst to me if I'm being honest and when he can finally put the mantle down hes castised by his friends and even Jazz, it just really hit me wrong.
And another thing! If the only thing that makes him unique is his powers, is he really unique? If everyone had his powers, would he no longer be worth hanging out with cuz suddenly he's just like everyone else? No! Hes Danny! In all that he is and maybe he's not a hundred percent unique but if the only reason you hang out with him is his powers than don't fucking hang out with him.
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If you see this on your dashboard, reblog this, NO MATTER WHAT and all your dreams and wishes will come true.
Bruce Wayne is Scared of Bats. This is a Canon Fact.
In a difference from canon, Batman pretends to actually BE a bat man.
(Again, âLoading and Aspect Ratioâ by JUBE514 situation with fake wings. Please go read it I love it so much.)
Bruce turns himself into a physical manifestation of his personal worst nightmares, and sets out to be a street cryptid. People see him flinching from bright lights and loud noises (he hasnât slept in three days and he really hates guns) twitching weirdly (testing his wings function/stimming) not fully understanding human social niceties (you cannot tell me this man isn't Autistic) and, duh, wings, and go ah yes this being is Inhuman.
However, people KNOW Brucie Wayne⢠is petrified of bats. There was an incident at a party when one flew through a window, another at a zoo, there was this one time Manbat showed up and he practically teleported away. No one saw him for a whole week, even after Batman had captured Manbat. (He got injured in the fight.)
However, by extension, this means that Bruce Wayne is afraid of Batman. Just- absolutely terrified of him. No ones seen them in the same place. Ever. Bruce Wayne actually publicly refuses to even believe in the cryptid for YEARS past when he's already been proven to exist.
When the Justice League gets called in to protect Bruce and his smattering of children from a planned kidnapping that batman is conspicuously absent from, despite Gotham being his territory, Bruce straight up tells the league that he doesnât believe in him, and he feels much safer with âreal heroesâ rather than âa urban legend spawned from overdramatic furries and gang wars.â
The justice league is, obviously, confused.
Certified little shits Dick, Jason, and Tim, (because weâre going with JUBE514âs canon and jason doesnât die theyâre all brothers f off-)
ANYWAYS: Certified Little Shits Dick, Jason, and Tim, ready for chaos/solidifying secret identities: âDonât worry! We believe in batman! We saw him!â :D
They then proceed to tell the justice league that Bruce HAS met Batman, but he has a phobia of bats, and when Batman saved them at a gala Bruce screamed so loud and shrill he threw off the bat-hearing and then punched batman in the face so hard he knocked him out cold, grabbed then-baby Jason and ran. (Nightwing and the second Robin had to HEROICALLY rescue a dazed Batman, Dick saw it with his own eyes!)
Bruce was so scared of the bat coming to take revenge that he jumped at every shadow for a whole month. Why, Jason, (who was younger then) had slept in Bruce's bed to keep him safe! (Dick is crooning about his cute little brother. Jason, who is hitting his growth spurt and not a little kid anymore, is infinitely embarrassed.)
âWhy is he so scared of bats?â The Justice League is wondering. Oh, they are so glad they asked!
âAlfred told us a story once,â Dick says, eyes wide and innocent as he prepares to lie through his fucking teeth, âthat when Bruce was little, really little, he got trapped in a cave filled with bats, and his dad had to come rescue him. Apparently, Little Bruce had been crying about a massive bat, even bigger than he was, with glowing red eyes and human hands and (gasp) wait oh my goodness gracious what if that was the BATMAN :0â
âThe baby batman.â Jadon adds.
âBatboy?â Tim wonders.
âAlfred, do you think Bruce met batman when they were little?â Dick asks.
âI believe,â Alfred âthe greatest enablerâ Pennyworth hums, offering fresh baked scones to thier gleeful audience, âthat Master Bruce referred to what he saw as âthe bat kingâ and reported seeing him outside his window several times over the years.â
âMaybe it really was him! Will you ask Batman for us?â Tim asks, already planning to hack the watchtower cameras and set up some popcorn with his brothers.
The Justice League, who have learned more about the Batman in one conversation than they have over MANY years of working together, tell the Wayne children that it will be their Genuine Pleasure to quiz batman on his interactions with BRUCIE WAYNE who has, apparently, laid batman out cold with one punch.
Alfred adds on that he personally thinks the Batman is being rather courteous to Master bruce, as âbat kingâ sightings were after âdifficult timesâ and he doesnât come near the manor otherwise, as robin had been the one to return some stolen family heirlooms. He calls the batman and his robins âpolite young gentlemenâ and then leaves.
But now the gears are turning in the justice leagues heads. Batman? Courteous? Polite? Batman is not Courteous or Polite. Not unless something else is going on.
Now. From their point of view. Batman lives in the cave systems under the richest houses in Gotham, Phantom of the Opera style, hiding his meta form (because this batman is playing cryptid really well.) Maybe he was a mutant baby of some Rich Gothamites, who threw him into the caves in shame!Heâs been watching Bruce Wayne, likely as he struggled with the highly reported on demise of his parents, seeing the effects that crime had on the boy that fell into his cave all those years ago. Batman has always been so protective of children, so hateful of guns, clearly the Wayne tragedy is part of what motivates him. He loves Gotham dearly, territorial of it to the point of keeping other heroes out, and yet he breaks that rule here, for Gotham's prince, solely for Bruceâs comfort. Bruce, another person who obviously loves the city of Gotham just as much, putting millions into charity and relief efforts. Who is clearly very protective of his children, even if he usually has no spine, to the point of attacking his greatest fear to keep then safe, and good enough to land a hit, even.
Its all so clear to the Justice League: Batman is madly in love with Bruce Wayne. Has been for years. To the point of watching him sleep, on occasion. How very tragic! Batman, in love with someone he can never be with! Not only would it paint a massive target on Bruceâs back if they ever did get together- thereâs no questioning what Gotham villains would do if they discovered this- but batman canât even truly see the man without him running screaming! Well, the poor guy⌠how sadâŚ
This conclusion can be aided by the following-
Batman always being seen near where Bruce is. Heâs never once at the watchtower when Bruce has a public appearance- he must be watching over him, a silent guardian in case someone gets it in their head to kidnap Gothamâs Prince.
Batman insisting that Bruce is innocent in a corporate scheme, despite evidence to the contrary.
Batman casually referencing Wayne Tech/Foundation inner workings- he keeps an eye on them, of course. (If he canât be close to the object of his affections, the league reasons, of course heâd make sure that Bruceâs company and projects are on the right track)
Superman saves Bruce, who thanks him with a kiss on the cheek. The justice league starts teasing Clark, batman huffs and leaves the room. Heâs CLEARLY jealous! Superman feels just awful!
Batman inexplicably knowing social dances/high society manners- he must have learned by watching (stalking) bruce! He can navigate high profile talk if he wants to, he just doesnât want to most of the time, but if the situation calls for it he can talk like the Richest of Pricks in a way that only comes with observation.
Batman absolutely freezing up when confronted with this. Or bristling when some of the league members start making Comments on Brucie Wayneâs Physical Attributes. (Jealousy? Defensiveness? Perhaps⌠embarrassment at GLâs detailed explanation on what heâd do with a chance in bed with Brucie.)
Dick/Jason being big enough to wear the Bat-wings rather than thier own and be convincing- they save Bruce, though the man passes out (from fear? Blood loss from an injury? Perhaps- he is faking) and Dick/Jason, either out of genuine concern for their dad or general âhow can i stir the potâ chaos, gently strokes his hair away from his face in an act of compassion that the cameras just so happen to catch. (Thereâs a few tears shed in the justice league- poor batman! He canât be with his love!)
The robins (in both identities) telling the justice league that they've seen batman watching him.
âoh yeah he does background checks on aaaaaall bruces conquests. Had a conniption when brucie found a mafia boss that one time.â
âAnd when he found out Bruce and Two-face had a fling!â
The Justice League is swooning over this tragic, forbidden love story. Batman is a little creepy but hey. He apparently grew up in a cave system. Its a wonder he's as well adjusted as he is. Batman has their sympathy, he seems a little more human, theyâre a little more understanding with him now. Superman is all too happy to be a rebound, if needed. There are magic users offering glamour spells. Hal is making exposure therapy innuendos.
The robins canât believe how lucky they got. Theyâre def grounded but B canât be too mad bc his secret identity is FUKIN SET.
Alfred is rather proud of Batman's new nickname in the league being âthe bat kingâ and keeps sending batman along with cookies. The league thinks Batman is checking up on bruce with his butler. Its a mess.
Eventually, Batman loses a bet to one of his kids. Committing to the Bit with an exasperated sigh (heâs definitely not having fun, shut up jason.)
He admits to his crush.
My therapist just told me my problem is that I need to write more fanfiction.
I'm dying! I so hope something like this happens to me XD
T4T jayvik my beloved
The dynamic in Rise between the rest of the team and Leo is. so fucking funny. Because like you've got these three extremely talented individuals who all seem like perfectly reasonable people at first glance, right, but then if you squint hard enough you realize they're actually all batshit insane (affectionate) and the clown boy standing behind them is secretly their common sense.
Clown boy will occasionally put himself and the others in danger to Prove Himself or Prove Someone Wrong (see Minotaur Maze and the movie) but like otherwise... i think people forget Leo's overwhelmingly the voice of reason in most situations?
Raph, Mikey, and Donnie are all incredibly powerful boys with very specific skill sets. They are also, as a direct result of this, the WORST decision-makers on god's green earth lmao. When presented with a problem, Raph will smash, Donnie will blow shit up, and Mikey will razzmatazz. They will all run straight toward death with the same oblivious enthusiasm of a dog about to run straight into a screen door. None of them realize this and all of them think they are Extremely Good At Problem-Solving.
And the guy cursed with the common sense to realize this is literally the LAST person anyone would expect.
When you look closely, the entirety of Rise is actually a chronicle of Leo trying to find new and creative ways to keep this team of superpowered fools alive while simultaneously white-knuckling his Cool Fun Guy persona so the others don't realize he's secretly the Boring Responsible One. Haha, you know what would be Cool and Fun, guys? Not going after the Spine Breaking Bandit lol. Getting home before the sun goes up lol. Evacuating that civilian lol. Not telling the guy dangling me off a roof "you won't, no balls" lol.
The sacred struggle of every iteration of Leonardo is thanklessly wrangling the most trigger-happy siblings in the world, and Rise Leo has not escaped it. He just does an occasional shenanigan to avoid detection and his brothers fall for it every time.