Maps Mizoguchi: Sword Fighter Compilation (Some Spoilers)
Gotham Academy: Second Semester (2016-2017) #11
Batgirls (2022-2023) #17
Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2023-) #10
Maps have an inclination towards swords is something which has been gotten mentioned a few times. With her having rather instantly preferring the katana out of all the weapons in the armoury.
Batgirls continues this by having Maps' absence in #17 get explained by her having fencing practice, something which we finally see in the latest issue of the current Brave and the Bold run.
Just thought this was a neat detail.
Hope to see more of Maps being an awesome sword fighter going forward!
168 notes
·
View notes
This was my favourite issue of Batgirls thus far. I don't think there's anything particularly different about this issue compared to what came before, the same flaws are there, but I am just really biased towards Kyle and Maps appearances. Kyle is such a good big brother. We got to have Cass and Maps dynamic and it's as adorable as expected.
Batgirls (2021) #11
Also Steph playing piano is still canon, and I call that a win no?
51 notes
·
View notes
Incorrect Quotes: Bruce giving money to the Bat-Family | Part 3
Previous Part: Link | Next Part: Link
Damian: Father. I require monetary resources.
Bruce: Do you mean pocket change or something... more?
Damian: More.
Bruce: What for?
Damian: ...
Bruce: Damian...
Damian: It is... unnecessary to go into detail, father. You can trust though that it is merely a modest amount and strictly required.
Bruce: Son. Just tell me what this is for first.
Damian ...
Bruce: ...
Damian: Tt. Fine. A boy on the tennis team at Gotham Academy has once again insulted your honour. I know you told me to ignore such jests... but it seems my silence has only emboldened
Bruce: <Sighs> As much as I appreciate the thought, what exactly are you intending?
Damian: I wish to learn from the greatest tennis masters of the world, so I may utterly obliterate this fool and render him an example. Do not worry, this will be a wholly non-lethal defeat; in fact the reason I wish to learn from tennis masters despite my vast array of applicable skill is so that a single of my moves could be deemed an attack. I must adopt the stance, heart and finesse of tennis.
Bruce: <Blinks> I... see.
Damian: So... will you grant me your blessing and monetary support for this endeavour to defend the honour of both yourself and our family?
Bruce: Have you tried talking to anyone that this boy makes you feel uncomfortable?
Damian: I am not uncomfortable, I am peeved. And for your information, I have. The elder brother of a compatriot of mine, Mia Mizoguchi as you might recall her name being, is the captain of this tennis team. However this rival who questions our family's honour is a cunning sort, I will grant him that. He has done well to keep his slander amongst friendly ears, and action anything which could justify punitive action from his superiors.
Bruce: Hm. Seems like you're in a bit of a tough one from the sounds of it.
Damian: Indeed. Defeating him in his sport of passion will not only publicly humiliate him, but also remind him of the strength of our family.
Bruce: While I... suppose I can see your logic there. But I think you're forgetting a key detail.
Damian: Which is?
Bruce: This fellow student of yours is not a enemy to vanquish. He's a child, speaking his mind.
Damian: But he voices horrible accusations against your honour! Claims you are a "mindless playboy", and that my adoptive siblings and I are your illegitimate children of various women whom you were forced by the courts to care for, and that you are a drunkard, and are a bad role model.
Bruce: I understand why hearing all that upsets you, and that is perfectly fine. As I said, I appreciate how much you care about my... honour. But devoting yourself defeating him in tennis isn't the answer.
Damian: <Huffs and crosses arms with incredulous expression> Then what is, father? Shall I just continue to hold my tongue?
Bruce: I want you to enjoy school, not treat it like another battlefield. If this boy is really being this bad, then there's other ways to deal with him. You're smart, and you got good friends such as the Mizoguchi girl you mentioned. Bring attention that he's crossing a line... and if that does not work, tell me; and I can handle it through the proper channels.
Damian: Tt. Fine. I will... try once more to expose him and his lies.
Bruce: Good. On a related note... I understand that Mia Mizoguchi has been causing you to grow interested in Serpents & Spells? <Takes out S&S Guidebook> I got this for you, so you don't have to keep borrowing hers. This seems like something you'd much rather be spending your time on compared to avenging my honour in tennis.
Damian: <Blinks> I... uh... thank you, father. Uh... I must go now and... contact Mizoguchi that I will reconsider her invitation for a lunchtime tabletop one-shot.
Bruce: Good. Have fun, son.
Damian: I… will. Thank you once again, father.
75 notes
·
View notes
maps is like the textsfromsuperheroes batman. it has to be shaped like a bat or i can’t use it.
[image: 3 comic panels from gotham academy showing maps (mia mizoguchi) talking to her older brother kyle. maps looks very unimpressed and says “it’s a golf car.” Kyle says “It’s your first time driving, mia. you don’t get a porsche right away. But look, I put this decal on it and made it cool”. he gestures to the front of the cart, which has a bat decal on it. Maps puts her hands on her hips and says ‘Yeah... I guess that’s pretty cool. bat-cart.” Kyle says “yup. let’s do this.” then there are 3 panels of the golf cart slowly advancing towards the reader with a “Rrrrrrr” soudn effect as maps is driving. maps looks very determined. kyle says “good driving, mia. you’re a natural.” maps says “go, bat-cart! fly like the wind!” end image]
40 notes
·
View notes