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batbabydamian · 4 months

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Hey, I started reading Robin son of Batman because of your recommendation (I literally have a print of your post on my phone to not forget lol). Honestly? One of the best things I ever read!!!

Thank you for opening my eyes! Damian has been one of my favorite characters for over a year, but I didn't read/watch much of him because of school, life (and probably an executive dysfunction in the mix).

Maya is incredible. I loved her.

I haven't finished all the issues yet, but do you have any other recommendations?

WAH this makes me so happy, i'm glad you still gave it a shot even with how busy life is!! ;v;

i’d love to give reccs, and i’ll try to go a beginner friendly route! tbh you can pick up whatever here, but since you've read R:SOB i’d immediately follow up with Batman and Robin (2011) #1-8! this first arc is what’s referred to in Maya’s introduction, and it's just. so good.

Main Books

Batman and Robin (2009)

Dick as Batman with Damian as his Robin!

#20-22 Tree of Blood: Dark Knight vs White Knight arc is done by Tomasi and Gleason, the team for the next Batman and Robin series

*Batman and Robin (2011)

Bruce and Damian figuring out their relationship as both Batman & Robin and father & son

imo you can enjoy the ride and read straight through this but i’ll add context to avoid as much confusion as possible since there’s the occasional tie-in or offscreen events, like Damian’s death nbd

Batman Incorporated (2012) #1-10

events leading to Damian's death - affects Batman and Robin (2011) from issue #18

kind of a tough read especially with how Talia's written, but a lot of iconic bits like Batcow, Damian's vegetarian declaration, Alfred the cat, "We Were the Best, Richard."

Robin (2021)

another self-discovery adventure, particularly after Alfred’s death and a fallout with Bruce (and questionable writing choices from his last Teen Titans run)

Batman and Robin (2023)

currently ongoing! after a number of events, Bruce and Damian are back as a duo

Damian Dynamics!

Batman: Streets of Gotham (2009) #7, 10-12

arc where Damian meets one of his first Gotham friends, Colin Wilkes

Batgirl (2009) #5-7, #17

Steph and Damian dynamic! "the bad cop, worse cop" dysfunctional duo

Red Robin (2009) #13-14

early Tim and Damian dynamic that of course includes fighting haha. funny enough, accidentally my first intro to Damian LOL

Teen Titans (2003) #89-92

Dick!Batman has Damian join the Teen Titans. Start of Damian and Rose Wilson dynamic that’s extended in Robin (2021)

Batman: Gates of Gotham (2011)

Damian meets Cass and has a brief team up

Gotham Academy (2015) #7

Damian meets Maps Mizoguchi! they have a few other meetings, but outside of that the series itself is a great read!

Robin War Event (2015)

Robin War (2015) #1, Grayson (2014) #15, Detective Comics (2011) #47, We Are Robin (2015) #7, Robin: Son of Batman (2015) #7, Robin War (2015) #2

Duke and Damian dynamic! not exactly beginner friendly but these are the main issues in order for the event! you can also read the TPB version for everything including Tie-Ins

Nightwing (2016) #16-20, #42, #43

#16-20 Nightwing and Robin arc!

#42 Dick on a mission to save Damian! the one appearance of "Wiggles" the dragon

#43 Dick, Roy, and Damian team-up

New Talent Showcase 2018 "Catwoman: Pedigree"

Selina, Damian, and Alfred the cat

Batman: Prelude to the Wedding - Robin vs. Ra's Al Ghul (2018)

Selina, Damian, and Cheese Viking - Damian's fav game shown in Nightwing: Rebirth (2016)

Monkey Prince (2022) #1-4

Marcus Sun Shugel-Shen's main comic, but Damian features as a fun dynamic here before they're in more serious circumstances in Batman VS Robin (2022)/Lazarus Planet event

Superman (2016) #10 - 11

the beginning of the Super Sons! featuring Maya!

Super Sons (2017)

solitary arcs but there’s a few event tie-in issues later

Adventures of the Super Sons (2018)

literally more Super Sons adventures lol galactic shenanigans yeehaw

Challenge of the Super Sons (2020)

Super Sons time shenanigans feat. the Justice League

Robin 80th Anniversary (2020)

"Boy Wonders" - brief Damian feature as Tim considers his next step in life

"My Best Friend" - Jon's thoughts on Damian and their dynamic

"Bat and Mouse" - refers to Damian's unfortunate Teen Titans (2016) run at the time of release which follows up with Teen Titans Annual #2 where Damian briefly gives up Robin

Extra Comics!

Superman/Batman (2003) #77

Kara and Damian in a Halloween team-up! also the appearance of "Li'l Matches" lol

DCU Halloween Special '09 "Cavity Search"

Damian out on a solo mission for Halloween night. Immediately after is Tim's Red Robin story "Then and Now: Our Father's Sins" which is more somber in contrast but also a good read!

DCU Halloween Special 2010 "Robin the Vampire Slayer"

a Dick!Batman and Robin story featuring the vampire Andrew Bennett

Cursed Comics Cavalcade (2018) "The Devil You Know"

Halloween themed comic with a sweet short story of Damian alongside Solomon Grundy

DC's Terrors Through Time (2022)

"Trick or Treat" a Super Sons Halloween story

"The Haunting of Wayne Manor" Damian and Deadman story - in the end, Boston kinda refers to Nezha's possession of Damian in Batman VS Robin (2022) which was happening at the time of this release

Batman: Li'l Gotham (2013)

lighthearted series that instantly makes me smile with the silliness and Dustin Nguyen’s art i love this dearly

Secret Origins (2014) #4 "A Boy's Life"

a retelling of Damian's origin story

Detective Comics (2016) #1001-1005

Batman and Robin vs the Arkham Knight (unrelated to the game)

Truth & Justice (2021) #6/#16 - 18 Digital First version

cute story of Damian’s birthday! Juni Ba’s art is so fun!!

DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration (2021) “Special Delivery”

short story about Damian! and poisoned pizzas. completely forgot the artist Sami Basri drew Rebirth Damian here before catboy Damian lol Cass’s story “Sounds” is also cute! Marcus makes his first appearance in "The Monkey Prince Hates Superheroes"

DC VS Vampires (2021)

Damian makes appearances throughout this elseworlds book, but the one-shot DC VS Vampires: Hunters (2022) is vampire Damian-centric!

Batman: Black and White (2021) #5

“Father & Son Outing” short story written and drawn by Jorge Jimenez!

Batman: Urban Legends (2021) #20-23

#20 “My Son” Talia and Bruce focus

#20 - 23 “The Murder Club” 4 Parts

Tiny Titans (2008) #33, #39, #45, #47

a few appearances but SO CUTE, LOOK AT HIM

*Batman and Robin (2011) reading guide

i'm mostly trying to avoid the "what did i just walk in on?" kinda feeling when i first started reading comics LOL i'll list the comics where events take place, but you don't necessarily have to read them to go through this book since things are usually explained as quickly as possible in the first page or so

#0 Someday Never Comes

Talia and baby Damian before he grows up to meet Bruce

#1-8 Born to Kill

just an incredibly solid arc for Bruce and Damian!

#9 Court of Owls Tie-In Issue

Damian VS a Court of Owls Talon. While Bruce is occupied with a home invasion of Talons, Alfred makes a call for allies to protect targeted Gotham public figures from Talons. During Batman (2011) #1-11

#10-12 Terminus

Damian challenges the previous Robins sans Steph

Batman Incorporated (2012) is occurring at this time where Talia has placed a bounty on Damian and there's small mentions of that

#13-14 Eclipsed/Devoured

mostly solitary arc! end of it leads into the Death of the Family event

#15-16 Death of the Family Tie-In Issues

Damian and Joker face-off... Alfred's been kidnapped by the Joker, and Damian goes looking for him. During Batman (2011) #13-17

#17 Life is but a Dream - Death of the Family Epilogue

a sort of subconscious check-in through the dreams of Damian, Alfred, and Bruce. Nightwing (2011) #17 features Damian encouraging Dick after Death of the Family events

#18 Undone "Requiem"

Bruce dealing with Damian's death from Batman Incorporated #8

other reactions to Damian's death: Dick in Nightwing (2011) #18, Tim in Teen Titans (2011) #18

#19-23 Denial, Rage, The Bargain, Despair, Acceptance

Bruce through the stages of grief with some batfam appearances in each. also introduces Carrie Kelley into continuity as Damian's acting tutor.

Batman (2011) #19-20 also addresses Bruce's loss

#23.1-23.4

these could be skipped - villain stories, also related to Forever Evil event.

#24-28 The Big Burn

optional Batman and Two-Face/Harvey Dent arc, #23.1 is part of this story!

Damian's resurrection and return

#29-32 The Hunt for Robin

Ras took Talia and Damian's bodies from their graves, and Bruce goes after him.

-> Robin Rises: Omega

continues events from #32. if you don't want to jump to this, basically, Glorious Godfrey and a bunch of parademons from Apokolips are here for a chaos shard which Ra's put in Damian's sarcophagus. at some point, Bruce gets a hold of the shard where he sees a vision that leads him to believe Damian can be resurrected. Godfrey ends up taking the shard, along with Damian's body since it was emitting the same energy.

#33-37 Robin Rises

Bruce hellbent on retrieving Damian from Apokolips and reviving him

-> Robin Rises: Alpha

necessary to read and continues events from #37! Damian's back with a bang lol

#38-40 Superpower

Damian adjusting to having superpowers and being alive again

Annual #1 2013 Batman Impossible

sweet (and funny) one-shot of Damian sending Bruce on a meaningful scavenger hunt around the world while Damian gets to be the cutest Batman for a bit

Annual #2 2014 Batman and Robin: Week One

one-shot takes place during Damian's absence. after Bruce and Alfred find a mystery gift left for Dick, Dick recounts a story he had told Damian from his Robin days.

Annual #3 2015 Moonshot

one-shot Batman and Robin adventure on the moon!

...and of course after Batman and Robin (2011), Damian's story continues in his first solo Robin: Son of Batman (2015)!

#damian wayne #ask #sorry for R:SOB promo again but i need this title attached to Damian's name as much as B&R 2009/2011😭#thank you for the ask anon!! really am so happy you were able to find the time to read RSOB and enjoy it!! i genuinely cheered 😭#i hope some of these comics give you many emotions and/or a smile!! <3 #if anyone would like to correct something or include some Damian comics please feel free to comment or add to the post!!#sorry if the reading guide is an intimidating wall of text hhh after i finished it i was like...this does not look beginner friendly LOL 😭#Damian's Teen Titans run is beginner friendly but it's so frustrating to read his character being regressed especially after RSOB #ig i would only recc the first 5 issues just for Mara asdsfg #super/bat 77 comic rlly made me wonder how Williamson could've made Damian sound so stiff now compared to his first time writing him?? rip.#also i love how there's so many Halloween stories here lol #maybe?? i'll do a guide for Damian's intro since those were the most confusing for me when i really got into his comics #i think his most recent appearances are a bit easier to figure out on your own but i don't mind doing a guide for that too if needed!#OOF tags got long lol i may be a bit nervous posting this bc i'd like ppl to read more Damian but worried i may have goofed somewhere #but hopefully this is helpful to anyone curious about peeking at his comics!!

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calciumcryptid · 10 months

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Things Duke Thomas Has Done in the Comics

He has fought Jason, and kicked him in the face. (New Talent Showcase 2017)

You know how Jason makes death jokes? Duke literally makes them right back at him. He has also shit talked Damian, he isn't afraid.

He has kicked Hal Jordon in the face. (Dark Days: The Road to Metal)

He then took Hal Jordan's ring and used it. (Dark Days: The Road to Metal)

He has been arrested for wearing the color red, and his reaction to that was to jump out of a police cruiser's window and off a bridge. (Robin War)

He has gone toe to toe with Damian Wayne, and saved him from mind control. (Robin War)

Ra al'Ghul, the bastard, sees potential in him and changed Duke from seeing light to seeing darkness (The Outsiders).

He has been trained by Lady Shiva. (The Outsiders)

He finds out he has both light & dark powers. (Dark Nights: Death Metal)

He unionizes. (Batman: White Knight)

In a Elseworld, he is the only hero remaining and kills the villain making it difficult. Then he takes said villain's skin and bone and forges it into armor and aquires the Parallel-Axe. (Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Dark Nights Metal)

Duke inherits Katana's sword that has the soul of Black Lightning inside and becomes one of the most powerful mages. (Future State)

He has gotten excited by being shot. (We Are Robin)

#duke thomas #the bat family #dc

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dailyjasontodd · 1 year

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to the fav jason comic of all time question just list all of them!

anything written by:

winick, idc i know there's some issues in his stories but they're pretty solid overall, utrh, lost days, green arrow, and the story he wrote for the robin anniversary

barr, of detective comics robin jason fame. Particularly loved his two face arc (detective comics #480-481 iirc)

Then:

Batman #408-413 (1987) --> original post-crisis jason todd run before someone who hated robin took over, my baby and dear

Batman Annual #12 (1988) --> PEAK robin jason

New Talent Showcase (2017) --> a short story starring Jason and Duke. He's not the main character but he's written so well that i'll always add it to my fav jason comics list

Red hood: Outlaw #51-52 (2021) --> listen delivering a good arc in TWO issues and after lobdell wrote everything else? an entire talent on its own. i love this mini arc, how jason is written, how it fleshed out his background, the new dynamics it added. just. exquisite.

Event Leviathan #2-3 (2019) --> i loved him here idgaf, that fight? i just moaned out loud, everyone was calling it bullshit but it was so in character, we will never get his fighting abilities respected again but it was worth it

Batman: Gotham Nights #11 (2020) --> i had been begging for a steve orlando jason comic for YEARS when this dropped and it didn't let me down. loved the characterization and how it fleshed out jasons background

Batman/Superman Annual #1 (2014) --> if you weren't there for the mess of n52 storylines this comic might be confusing but i love it sooo much, it showcases his competency and i enjoyed his dynamic with the different characters

Countdown Presents: The Search for Ray Palmer (2008) --> i just. love. this. mini series. i like his personality there and the different scenarios are fun, particularly loved the gotham by gaslight one!

Injustice 2 #3 (2017) --> yes injustice is garbage etc but this issue was JAYSTORY, you had to be there when this was released weekly and we were all waiting for the confirmation of him being batman. when he bet bruce like it was nothing? MMMMH YEAH

Convergence: Batman and Robin (2015) --> what if someone took morrisons canon and made it enjoyable for jason stans?

Batman and Robin #20 (2013) --> this might be a controversial pick but i liked jason here, like ack he really was ready to help bruce..

Tiny Titans (2010-2012) --> tiny titans.

Theres some recent comics i've enjoyed but i'll let them age and see if i still like them in a year to add them to the hall of fame

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#feel like im forgetting some.. will add them later if thats the case #jason todd #asks #anonymous #faq #?

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tiredofsatansbullshit · 1 year

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Jason Todd Reading List

Pre-Crisis Robin

(this includes his origin, how he becomes Robin, and what happens to this version of Jason in the Pre-Crisis Timeline)

Batman #357-399 (1983-1986)

Detective Comics #524-567 (1983-1986)

Batman #400-403 (1986-1987)

Crisis on Infinite Earths #5, #9, #11-12 (1985-1986)

Post Crisis Robin

(includes his origin, how he becomes Robin and his death - i tried to have this chronologically according to when these events take place so that means the publishing order is a bit weird)

Nightwing #103-106 - Collected as Nightwing: Year One

Batman #402-403, #408-425, #430-431

Batman Annual #10-12

Tales of the Teen Titans #86-91

Legends

Detective Comics #575-578

Batman: Full Circle

Superman Annual #11 (1985)

Blue Devil #19 (1986)

New Teen Titans #18-31 (1986-1987)

Action Comics #556, #594

Batman: The Cult

Batman: A Death in the Family

Post Death Mentions

(includes any mentions, memories or appearances of Jason's "ghost" after his death. honestly, you don't need to read these to follow along for Jason's storyline but they show how those who cared about him dealt with his death.)

Batman #432-435, #496 (1987-1993)

Detective Comics #606, #609 (1989)

Underworld Unleashed #2 (1995)

Batman/Demon (1996)

Nightwing #10 (1997)

Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #100 (1997)

Nightwing: Secret Files and Origins (1999)

Jokers Last Laugh (2001)

Joker: Last Laugh Secret Files and Origins (2001)

Deadman: Dead Again (2001)

Batman: Gotham Knights 16, #34, #43-45 (2001-2003)

JLA Avengers #2 (2003)

Batman: Gotham Country line (2005)

Detective Comics #790 (2004)

Batman #620-630 (2004)

Red Hood

Red Hood: The Lost Days - This is before Jason returns to Gotham as the Red Hood. It shows a bit of what he did after coming back to life

Hush/Batman #608-619 (2002-2003)

Batman: Under the Red Hood

Teen Titans V2 #29

Nightwing V2 #118-124 - collected in - Nightwing: Brothers in Blood

Outsiders V3 #44-46

Outsiders V3 Annual 1

Green Arrow V3 #69-72

Countdown to Final Crisis: Countdown to Final Crisis #51 (2007) Teen Titans #47 (2007) Countdown to Final Crisis #50-33 (2007) All New Atom #13-15 (2007) Countdown to Final Crisis #31-1 (2007-2008)

Battle for the Cowl: Robin #177, #182-183 (2008-2009) Azrael: Deaths Dark Knight #3 (2009) Batman: Battle for the Cowl (2009) Batman and Robin #3-6, #23-25 (2009-2011)

New 52 Red Hood

Batman #0

Secret Origins #5

Red Hood and The Outlaws V1 #1-14 (2011-2015)

DC Universe Presents #17 (2015)

Batman: Death of the Family: Batman #13-15 Red Hood and The Outlaws #15 Teen Titans #15 Batman #16 Red Hood and The Outlaws #16 Teen Titans #16 Batman #17

Red Hood and The Outlaws #17 (2013)

Batman and Robin #10-12, #17 (2012-2013)

Batman Inc (2012-2013)

Red Hood and The Outlaws #18 (2013)

Justice League #19 (2013)

Batman and Robin #20 (2013)

Supergirl #35 (2014)

Batman/Superman Annual 1 (2014)

Action Comics #34 (2014)

Action Comics Annual 3 (2014)

Batman and Robin #33-37 (2014-2015)

Red Hood and The Outlaws #19 (2013)

Red Hood and The Outlaws Annual 1 (2013)

Red Hood and The Outlaws #20-40 (2013-2015)

Batman Eternal #10-12,#15 ,#18-20 ,#25 ,#26 ,#28 (2014-2015)

Grayson #12 (2015)

Deathstroke V3 #15-16 (2014)

Batman/Superman #25-27 (2014)

Red Hood/Arsenal #1-6 (2015)

Batman and Robin Eternal (2015-2016)

Robin War: Robin War #1 (2015) Grayson #15 (2015) Detective Comics #47 (2015) Red Hood/Arsenal #7 (2015) We are Robin #7 (2015) Robin: Son of Batman #7 (2015) Robin War #6 (2016)

Red Hood/Arsenal #8-13 (2015-2016)

Rebirth Red Hood

(current continuity)

Red Hood and The Outlaws V2 #1-6

Batman #16

Nightwing #15 (2017)

Trinity Annual 1

Trinity #12-15 (2017) - This and Trinity Annual 1 is also known as Dark Destiny Arc

Red Hood and The Outlaws #7-18

Red Hood and The Outlaws Annual 1

Batman #33 (2017)

Detective Comics #967-968 (2017)

New Talent Showcase (2017)

Batman and The Signal #1, #3 (2018)

Batman: Prelude to the Wedding: Red Hood vs Anarky

Red Hood and The Outlaws #26-31

Red Hood and The Outlaws Annual 2

Teen Titans #22 (2018)

Teen Titans Annual 1 (2019)

Red Hood: Outlaw #31-36 - Continuing on from the Red Hood and The Outlaws comics but Jason is on his own now.

Red Hood: Outlaw Annual 3

Event Leviathan #2-3 (2019)

Harley Quinn: Villain of the Year (2019)

Red Hood: Outlaw #37-47

Batman: Alfred R.I.P #1 (2020)

Robin 80th Anniversary (2020)

Joker War: Nightwing #72 (2020) Red Hood: Outlaw #49 (2020) Batman #100 (2020)

Detective Comics #1030-1033 (2020)

Teen Titans #45 (2020)

Red Hood: Outlaw #50-52 (2020)

Batman: Urban Legends #1-6

Truth & Justice #10-12

Batman Secret Files: Clownhunter #1

Robin #5 (2021)

Nightwing Annual 1

Detective Comics #1041-1043, #1052, #1057

Task Force Z #1-12 (2021-2022)

The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #2-10 (2022-2023) - This is still ongoing, I will update when new issues that Jason appears in is published - in 6 and 7 Jason is only there for a few panels

Batman: Legends of Gotham (2023)

Lazarus Planet: Next Evolution (2023)

Batman 136 (2023)

Knight Terrors: Robin (2023)

Gotham War: ongoing

Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Prelude [2023] Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Battle lines[2023] Catwoman 57 [2023] Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Red Hood #1 [2023] Batman 138 [2023] Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War:Red Hood #2 [2023] Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Scorched Earth - releasing 31/10/23

Nightwing 107 [2023]

Future State

(I'll be honest, I don't understand Future State vs current continuity so I can't explain much for this but it's a possible future timeline I think. Jason is undercover as a cop in this btw)

Dark Detective

Future State: Gotham #1-18

Alternate Universes

(can chose what among these you want to read. none of this affects the current continuity)

Batwoman #6 (2017)

- In this comic, Batwoman travels to an alternate universe where we see a Jason Todd who was never taken in by Bruce Wayne and ends up becoming a priest

DC Universe Legacies #5,6

Batman The Brave and the bold #13 (2012)

Li’l Gotham #2, #10, #12, #17, #20, #21, #24 (2012-2013)

- This comic is adorable

Tiny Titans #23, #29, #33, #39, #45, #47 (2010-2012)

- This comic is also adorable

Convergence: Batman and Robin (2015)

Arkhamverse: (these tie in with the Batman: Arkham Knight video game)

Arkham Knight: Genesis

Batman: Arkham Knight - the game picks up right after the end of this comic

DC Comics’ Bombshells #46, #60, #62 (2015-2016)

Bombshells United #18-24 (2018)

The Dark Knight Returns: The Last Crusade #1 (2016)

Injustice: (these tie in with the Injustice video games)

Injustice - Gods Among Us: Year Five #38 (2016)

Injustice 2 #2-3, #5-7, #13, #18-20, #46-49 (2017-2018)

Injustice Vs. The Masters Of The Universe (2018)

Beware the Batman #11 (2014)

Batman: White Knight #7 (2018)

Mother Panic: Gotham A.D #2-6 (2018)

Batman Beyond #25 (2018)

Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #5-6 (2019)

Titans Giant #1-4 (2020)

DCEASED: Unkillables (2020)

DCEASED: Dead Planet #2-5 (2020)

Batman the Adventure Continues (2020)

Batman: Three Jokers #1-3 (2020)

Suicide Squad: Get Joker! #1-3 (2021)

Titans United (2021)

- This was to promote the Titans HBO show (even though it does not tie with the show)

DC's Round Robin - Robins (2021)

DC vs Vampires

Dark Knights of Steel: (Ongoing, I will update as they are posted. Medieval AU, the Robins are all younger and met each other before they met Bruce)

Dark Knights of Steel: Tales from the Three Kingdoms

Dark Knights of Steel #1

Batman vs Robin (2022)

- Some more honesty, I haven't got a clue as to what this fits in with so I can't help much with this but I do know that it will be 5 issues, finishing in 2023

Batman - Beyond The White Knight #1, #4-8 (2022) (ongoing)

Batman White Knight Presents: Red Hood #1-2 (2022)

Batman: Wayne Family Adventures (Ongoing series on Webtoon.)

Red Hood: Outlaws (Ongoing series on Webtoon)

Batman: The Brave and the Bold #1, #4 (2023) - at the end we get to see an alternate universe where young Jason and Dick are brothers and first meet Bruce

Other Media

TV Shows

Batman: The Brave and The Bold, Season 2 Episode 19 - In this universe, Dick Grayson is the only Robin but in S2 E19, "Emperor Joker" features a scene in Bat-Mite's extra-dimensional museum where Bat-Mite has a statue depicting Jason's death. Bat-Mite then breaks the fourth wall and tells Batman that readers voted for Jason to die.

Young Justice - S2 E8, S2 E9, S2 E20, S4 E19 an image of Jason as Robin is seen with other memorials for heros. - Jason is also thought to be the Red Hooded Ninja who appears in S3 E6, S4 E5, S4 E8

Titans - Seasons 1 and 2 with a short cameo in season 3 of the HBO show

Movies

Batman: Under the Red Hood - Animated movie that changes the storyline of Jason's death, resurrection and return to Gotham

Batman: Death in the Family (2020) - This is an interactive film involving the events of Batman: Death in the Family comics.

Lego DC Batman: Family Matters (2019)

Video Games

Batman: Arkham Knight - Arkham Knight: Genesis and Batman: Arkham Knight comics are set before the events of this game.

Injustice: (these tie in with the Injustice comics listed above under Alternate Universes) Injustice: Gods Among us (mentioned) Injustice 2

Gotham Knights - The Batfamily (Dick, Barbara, Jason and Tim) protecting Gotham, as well as dealing with the death of Batman. This was very recently released and I haven't played it so I can't tell you much.

I just want to add the following: I cannot guarantee that this is 100% accurate or up to date. I will do my best to update when we get new Jason content. I have not had any help with this and got the information from multiple other sources. Because I've had no help, no one has proof checked this so there might be some errors.

If you notice any errors or know of anything I've missed please let me know and I will fix the error as soon as I can!

Last Updated: 25 October 2023

#jason todd #red hood #robin!jason #reading order #reading list #jason todd reading order #jason todd reading list #red hood reading order #red hood reading list #batfam #batfamily #comics #dc #batman #q's stuff

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poisonivysource · 1 year

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Batman: White Knight

New Talent Showcase 2017 “Silent Screams”

#best ivy looks #poll tournament

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poisonousquinzel · 1 year

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This? This was a fucking Look y'all

New Talent Showcase (2017) #1

#poison ivy #pamela isley #dc comics #harlivy #harley quinn #harleen quinzel #for the text 💖

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shyjusticewarrior · 2 months

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Jason's Advice To Duke & Dick's Advice To Him Parallel

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green-arrxws · 2 years

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📂| CAROL FERRIS/STAR SAPPHIRE READING GUIDE

Who's Carol Ferris/Star Sapphire?

Carol Ferris is the boss and occasional love interest of Hal Jordan. Her family owns the Ferris Aircraft company, where she acts as an executive, and sometimes as a pilot. She is also Star Sapphire, a once villainous character occupying another part of her personality entirely. In the Star Sapphire Corps, where she fights for love across the universe, she has taken on a more heroic role.

» PRE-CRISIS

ESSENTIAL READING

Showcase: #22-24

Green Lantern (1960): #1-7, #10-13, #15-18, #20-29, #32, #34-39, #41-44, #46, #48-49, #53, #69, #73-74, #83-84, #88-89, #93-94, #97, #99, #104-106, #108-109, #121, #124, #126-134, #136, #138-151, #157, #172-176, #178-183, #185-193

additional reading ↷

Superman (1939): #261

The Flash (1959): #235

DC Comics Presents: #6

» POST-CRISIS (PRE-FLASHPOINT)

ESSENTIAL READING

Green Lantern (1960): #199-200

The Green Lantern Corps: #201, #211-213

Action Comics (1938): #601-605

Green Lantern (1990): #21-24, #26-27, #29, #32-34, #36, #38, #40-47

Extreme Justice: #10-11

Parallax: Emerald Night

Green Lantern (1990): #81, #102, #119

Spectre (2001): #1-5, #21-23

Green Lantern: Rebirth: #1-2, #6

Green Lantern (2005): #18-20, #29-35, #38

Blackest Night (crossover storyline): Blackest Night: Tales of the Corps: #2 / Blackest Night: #1 / Green Lantern (2005): #44-48 / Blackest Night: #5-6 / Green Lantern (2005): #50 / Blackest Night: Wonder Woman: #3 / Green Lantern (2005): #51 / Blackest Night: #7 / Green Lantern (2005): #52 / Blackest Night: #8

Brightest Day (crossover storyline): Green Lantern (2005): #53 / Brightest Day: #1 / Green Lantern (2005): #54-55, #57-58 / Brightest Day: #13, #17-18

Green Lantern (2005): #63-64, #66-67

additional reading ↷

Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn: #1-2, #4, #6

Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn II: #1, #6

Eclipso: The Darkness Within (crossover storyline): Green Lantern (1990) Annual #1 / Eclipso: The Darkness Within: #2

Green Lantern (1990): Annual #2, Annual #4

Green Lantern Secret Files and Origins: #1

Flash & Green Lantern: The Brave and the Bold: #6

Legends of the DC Universe: #28, #33

Silver Age: Green Lantern

DC First: Green Lantern/Green Lantern

Green Lantern Legacy: The Last Will and Testament of Hal Jordan

Green Lantern Secret Files and Origins 2005 ("Flight")

Wednesday Comics: #1, #3

Convergence: Suicide Squad: #1-2

Convergence: Green Lantern Corps: #1

» NEW 52 (POST FLASHPOINT)

ESSENTIAL READING

Green Lantern (2011): #1, #3-7, #12

Rise of the Third Army (crossover storyline): Green Lantern: New Guardians: #0, #13-15, Annual #1, #16 / Green Lantern Corps (2011): Annual #1

Wrath of the First Lantern (crossover storyline): Green Lantern: New Guardians: #18-19 / Green Lantern (2011): #20

Green Lantern (2011): #21

Green Lantern: New Guardians: #21-23

Lights Out (crossover storyline): Green Lantern (2011): #24 / Green Lantern Corps (2011): #24 / Green Lantern: New Guardians: #24 / Red Lanterns: #24 / Green Lantern (2011): Annual #2

Green Lantern (2011): #25

Green Lantern: New Guardians: #25-30, Annual #2, #31-34

Godhead (crossover storyline): Green Lantern: New Guardians: #35-37 / Red Lanterns: #37 / Sinestro: #8 / Green Lantern (2011): Annual #3

Green Lantern (2011): #38

Green Lantern: New Guardians: #38-40

additional reading ↷

Star Trek/Green Lantern: The Spectrum War: #3-6

Star Trek/Green Lantern: Stranger Worlds: #1-3, #6

New Talent Showcase (2017) ("Dead Bacons")

» REBIRTH

ESSENTIAL READING

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps: #31, #50

The Green Lantern: Season Two: #9-10

additional reading ↷

Green Lantern 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular ("Last Will")

» INFINITE FRONTIER

ESSENTIAL READING

Green Lantern (2023): #1-6, #8 (currently ongoing title)

» ALTERNATE VERSIONS

ELSEWORLDS

Green Lantern: Evil's Might: #1-3

Superman & Batman: Generations II: #2

Justice League: The Nail: #1

Justice League: Another Nail: #2-3

Justice: #6-8

DC New Frontier: #3-5

Flashpoint: Hal Jordan: #1-3

Ame-comi Girls: #8-10

Injustice: Year Two: #3, #6, #19, #21

The Green Lantern: #11

The Green Lantern: Season Two: #7, #9-10

DC's Very Merry Multiverse ("To Stop the Star-Conqueress!")

Wonder Woman (2016): #777

» OTHER MEDIA

ANIMATED

Justice League: S1: EP8-EP9, EP16-EP17 / S2: EP19-EP20

Justice League Unlimited: S3: EP13

Green Lantern: First Flight

Batman: The Brave and The Bold: S3: EP4, EP10

Justice League Doom

Green Lantern: The Animated Series: S1: EP1, EP9, EP13-EP14, EP20, EP22, EP26

Young Justice: S2: EP7

Justice League Action: S1: EP7

DC Super Hero Girls (webseries): S1: EP6, EP10 / S2: EP10, EP17-EP18, EP22, EP26 / S5: EP6-EP7, EP22

DC Super Hero Girls (tv series): S1: EP6, EP22-25, EP31, EP46 / Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse

LIVE ACTION

Green Lantern

VIDEO GAMES

DC Universe Online

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

Infinite Crisis

DC Legends

DC Unchained

LEGO DC Super-Villains

DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power

DC Worlds Collide

#carol ferris #star sapphire #green lantern #green lantern corps #hal Jordan #halcarol #star sapphire corps #reading guide #reading list #recommended reading #dark crisis #violet lantern corps #reading order

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mxddyhero · 2 years

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Thinking about this again ...

New Talent Showcase 2017

#i cant believe jason decided to recreate his own death for fucking training #dramatic bitch (affectionate)#jason was probably so stoked to see duke go straight for the kill #duke 🤝 nightwing #willing to kill joker for the sake of their bros #also the way that jason shot harley and riddler but left joker to duke... man had his trust and EARNED IT #jason todd #duke thomas #red hood #the signal

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twnstr · 2 months

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A TALL TALE OF TWO TWIN SISTERS WITH A DREAM ★ ( tw, sasaeng related deaths. ) ──── TWIN STAR TALENT, or more commonly known as just TWINSTAR, was originally founded by two sisters for the purpose of elevating hidden talents to showcase to the world. after their tumultuous run in the entertainment industry, taking the world by storm in both acting and fashion, the sisters would found an agency in hopes of finding a specific kind of talent. those with dirtied hands and grit, those with the drive to prove themselves even if it stained their hands in the progress. they were looking for talent that represented the values they held at their cores, instilled into them by an unforgiving mother from a young age: WORK HARD NOW, WASH YOUR BLOODIED HANDS LATER.

taking off the ground in 2011, TWINSTAR officially opened its doors to curious eyes. news outlets were quick to descend on the then meager startup, projecting loses unlike any other. the sisters were too ambitious, even with their influence in the world. word of mouth would only get them so far. and yet, with unwavering belief in sticking to their core values, TWINSTAR would release their first few stars into the world within the next few years.

the first act that broke major commercial success for the growing agency was korean-american actress COURTNEY SOO, landing role in the blockbuster film THE WOLF OF WALL STREET alongside leonardo dicaprio in 2013. pushing both her name and the agency overseas from its base in seoul, the world tuned in to see COURTNEY grace the scene alongside the rest of the cast. and it only went uphill from there. soon nicknamed TWINSTAR’S SWEETHEART, her fame would only skyrocket from there.

after establishing their modeling and acting subsidiaries, in 2017 TWINSTAR announced plans to delve into the music industry at their annual end of year celebration. with notable names in the crowd, it wasn’t long until social media began speculating the direction the agency turned entertainment hub would follow. and after fast paced auditions and rigorous training, TWINSTAR introduced TEENSTAR to an highly anticipating audience early 2018.

TEENSTAR’s run was one met with high regard, debuting a four member girl group with a fun and refreshing edm and pop sound. paired with the newest fashion and alluring personalities, TEENSTAR topped charts at home and overseas. rivaling groups like LOONA and IZ*ONE, and even sparking debate in comparison to NCT, TEENSTAR exceeded all expectations whether they were loved or hated.

but like all stars, they all burn out eventually. and in 2020, TEENSTAR’s explosive demise came in the horrible form of losing two of their members in a devastating car crash at the hands of a group of prominent sasaengs. after police investigation, it was found on one of the sasaeng’s account that they had been harboring immense rage towards TEENSTAR’s leader, HYEWON, who had been revealed to be dating a member of NCT by dispatch just a year prior. upon arrest, the group of three were searched and found to have been plotting to ‘get rid of them all’. LOUA and fellow member CHAERI were the only casualties in that crash, leaving the remaining members HYEWON and JANELLE and their manager scarred both mentally and physically. the incident sparked widespread international outrage, led by the company and the remaining two as they demanded the three be brought to justice. in the end, two were given life sentences and the last was given just 30 years.

after TEENSTAR’s end, TWINSTAR would put their idol related activities on hold. though rumors of them reopening the label with active trainees began to circulate just late 2023, bringing the company’s name back into the spotlight.

★ ──── THE STAR STUDDED BEGINNINGS

⠀( 🜸 ) NAME : TWIN STAR TALENT

⠀( 🜸 ) WEBSITE : www.twinstartalent.com

⠀( 🜸 ) FOUNDED : MARCH 03 2011

⠀( 🜸 ) FOUNDERS : PARK HWAYEON & PARK HWAYOUNG

⠀( 🜸 ) CURRENT CEO : HWANG EUNBI

⠀( 🜸 ) TYPE : PUBLIC

⠀( 🜸 ) AREA SERVED : WORLDWIDE

⠀( 🜸 ) BASED IN : SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

★ ──── MOVIE STAR PLANET : FANTASIA

ONE HALF OF THE COMPANY’S BEGINNINGS, FANTASIA was established by PARK HWAYEON to bring in a new age of acting talent. notorious for its high quality auditions and harsh judges, nothing but stellar reviews have been left in the wake of each actor underneath the label. and with ushering in new faces comes the opportunity for diversifying the field, promising a wide range of talent across all genres. with newfound success, FANTASIA began pocketing connections with other companies like netflix and a24, aiming to spread their influence around the world. their most famous faces include COURTNEY SOO, SEO JANA, LEE DOHWA, and ALANI LOUISE DIOR.

⠀( 🜸 ) COURTNEY SOO : NPC, ACTRESS ( YEARS ACTIVE : 2012–2021 )

⠀( 🜸 ) SEO JANA : NPC, ACTRESS ( YEARS ACTIVE : 2012–2020 )

⠀( 🜸 ) ALANI LOUISE DIOR / LANI DIOR : NPC, ACTRESS ( YEARS ACTIVE : 2013–PRESENT )

⠀( 🜸 ) LEE DOHWA : NPC, ACTOR ( YEARS ACTIVE : 2014–PRESENT )

⠀( 🜸 ) KANG JOONWOO : NPC, ACTOR ( YEARS ACTIVE : 2016–2022 )

★ ──── CATWALK ON THE MOON : HWAYOUNG MODEL MANAGEMENT

CURRENTLY NUMBER FOUR ON FORBES’ most influential model agencies list, HMM is considered one of the top options in south korea. founded by PARK HWAYOUNG and co-managed by her spouse KANG SUBIN, whose comments are always sought by fashion press. HMM has previously previously housed the likes of JEONG NARI, KIM YOONA, ELLE YOUNG, and CARMELITA SOE. the label also took part in an award-winning seven-part documentary series called FINDING STARDOM back in 2016 as a behind the scenes partnership with netflix. it was one of the most watched series of that year and received critical acclaim.

⠀( 🜸 ) JEONG NARI : NPC, MODEL ( YEARS ACTIVE : 2011–PRESENT )

⠀( 🜸 ) ELLE YOUNG : NPC, MODEL ( YEARS ACTIVE : 2011–PRESENT )

⠀( 🜸 ) CARMELITA SOE : NPC, MODEL ( YEARS ACTIVE : 2013–PRESENT )

⠀( 🜸 ) KIM YOONA : NPC, MODEL ( YEARS ACTIVE : 2014–PRESENT )

⠀( 🜸 ) AHN HOSEOK : NPC, MODEL ( YEARS ACTIVE : 2014–PRESENT )

⠀( 🜸 ) SEOK JUWON : NPC, MODEL ( YEARS ACTIVE : 2015–2019 )

⠀( 🜸 ) ANNE THOMASON : NPC, MODEL ( YEARS ACTIVE : 2016–PRESENT )

★ ──── REACH FOR THE STARS : COSMIC INC.

ESTABLISHED IN 2017 ALONGSIDE THEIR NEW YEAR PLANS, COSMIC INC. was born with the purpose of making waves in the music industry with all their accumulated knowledge. the twins’ father being an acclaimed producer for many first generation artists like S.E.S., they already had one foot in the door. although they would only debut one group, TEENSTAR took the world by storm when they first broke into the scene in 2018. four girls, one sound, and one dream. and despite their two and a half year run, TEENSTAR’s legacy still lives on through their dedicated fans. the girls would set a major standard for music production and performance, leading their generation in synchronization and stage presence.

⠀( 🜸 ) TEENSTAR : NPC, GROUP ( YEARS ACTIVE : 2018–2020 )

⠀( 🜸 ) JEONG JISU : NPC, MODEL, TRAINEE ( YEARS ACTIVE : 2014–PRESENT )

⠀( 🜸 ) KIM CHAEBIN : TRAINEE ( YEARS ACTIVE : 2023–PRESENT )

⠀( 🜸 ) KANG MINHEE : TRAINEE ( YEARS ACTIVE : 2023–PRESENT )

#ib. aine & myah 🫶🏽#fake kpop company #fictional kpop company #fictional idol community #fictional idol company #fake idol company #fake idol community

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What are your impressions about the documentary?

Thanks for asking, anon! Going on press, clips, and talk from other fans, but there is a lot out there, so.

I wonder would it lead a person who isn’t a fan to Spotify / iTunes / Ticketmaster? Worth noting other artists time their documentaries around a new album or single release. Will it convince them he’s a good artist or just that he’s popular with a limited demographic? But even if it has the potential to make people interested in his music… who will watch besides fans? Let's see when and where it streams, and if it's promoted at all. The one interview to introduce the project was the last thing that would inspire someone to watch. All this talk about setting the story straight—the same story he has been telling since 2017 but OK—and defying expectations, but LTHQ is the one who has continually served him up to be belittled as an artist and exposed in his personal life?

Then, look at this review: 'Do you have to be a fan of his music? Not at all. Can you still admire the way his personhood is portrayed? Of course. And this film captures that in abundance.' Equally someone who sees him on Lorraine or DM might like him and wish him the best while still not believing in him as an artist and having no interest in his music. The documentary obviously isn’t personhood detached from the music as promo has frequently been over the years, but I get the impression it could have been more effective showcasing Louis the artist and the music.

Related to this, there has forever been this element of tying Louis deserving success or being a fan of him to his personal life. As though he couldn’t sell music and be recognized as an artist without an inspirational story. For me being a good son, brother, father, friend... is separate from the fact that he is a good singer, songwriter, performer. In any case, while going from ‘And then there’s me…’ to ‘I feel worthy now’ is a good underdog tale in theory, actually he’s been stuck in a position of having to prove he’s deserving of success, or rather a minimum of respect as an artist for seven years. Because his team repeated the questioning part again and again, perpetuating doubts planted since 1D in people’s minds about his talent, his ‘worthiness’ as a successful artist, but never paired it with the answer: the resounding yes it deserved, and the proof of it. His team continues to not push his music, and what Charlie said is true, that Louis is at a point a lot of artists never get to, but also… success isn’t one and done, and you can’t take a fanbase for granted. And regardless of numbers, what artist doesn’t want his music heard?

Finally, all documentaries call themselves raw and unvarnished, show an artist balancing superstardom with normal life, etc. There is a formula. Once again, for all that Charlie claims it’s not a ‘promotional piece’ it is presenting an edited version of reality. It can be honest but it is a movie, and I don’t like how it encourages fans in their obsession over his personal life and people around him. I’ve seen fanvids of Freddie already. And I will wonder at someone who values his common people upbringing and has a complicated relationship with fame not ensuring his son's childhood is private. Hallmark fatherhood of kites in the sunset and matching trainers won’t stop me from wondering why he moved to UK with his dog and girlfriend in 2017 instead of living full time in LA when he didn’t tour until 2020/22. And these are things one can question while believing it’s real. But anyway. His isolation from his peers also seems glaring in the documentary? He seems to exist in as much of a bubble as his career. But, it is what it is. Looking forward to tour :’)

#anon

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fortuna9 · 4 months

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INTRODUCTION TO MY 2010s FAME DR

She has a point, she’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she is the moment…

ELEKTRA CRYSTAL is a globally acclaimed pop icon, singer, and performer known for her flamboyant, hyperfeminine persona and groundbreaking contributions to the music and entertainment industry. Born Alice Lilybeth Heartstring on 09 September 1996 in South Africa, Crystal rose to prominence in the early 2010s and has since become one of the most recognizable and influential figures in popular culture.

Elektra Crystal exhibited an early passion for music and the performing arts, growing up in Westchester, New York, in a close-knit family. Raised by her single father and alongside her twin brother Archer. She participated in local talent shows and showcasing a natural flair for both singing and stage presence.

Her breakthrough came in 2009 when Crystal gained widespread attention as a contestant on “The Next Big Star”, captivating audiences with her dynamic performances and unique artistic vision. This marked the beginning of a meteoric rise to fame that would redefine the landscape of contemporary pop music.

Building on the momentum from her reality TV competition success, Elektra went on to headline her own reality TV show, "Crystal Chronicles." Airing from 2010 to 2016, the show provided an intimate look into Crystal's life, both on and off the stage. It captured the highs and lows of her burgeoning career, personal challenges, and the creative process behind her music. "Crystal Chronicles" quickly became a cultural phenomenon, further propelling Elektra into the spotlight and solidifying her connection with fans worldwide.

Crystal's debut album, released in 2010, marked the commencement of a captivating trilogy that would establish her as a pioneering force in the pop genre. Each volume of the trilogy—Space Cowgirl, Starry Promenade, and Modern Romance—showcased Crystal's versatility, combining thematic storytelling with innovative soundscapes. The trilogy became a cultural phenomenon, setting attendance records on a global scale and earning critical acclaim for its creativity and boundary-pushing concepts.

Following the trilogy's success, Elektra embarked on an extravagant world tour that spanned from 2014 to 2017. This tour, characterized by its grandeur and immersive storytelling, became a cultural phenomenon, transcending musical boundaries and solidifying my status as a global icon. The tour, known for its theatrical productions, interactive fan experiences, and surprise guest appearances, left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

#2010s fame dr #fame dr #singer dr #shiftblr #shifting community #reality shift #shifting realities #shifter #tumblr is being annoying so i can't make it aesthetic but #here you go #in desperate want of moots

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agentnico · 5 months

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The Holdovers (2023) Review

Gosh, I do miss snow. Not something we get much of here in the dreary old UK. So thank you Alexander Payne for really rubbing it in our face.

Plot: A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school remains on campus during Christmas break to babysit a handful of students with nowhere to go. He soon forms an unlikely bond with a brainy but damaged troublemaker, and with the school's head cook, a woman who just lost a son in the Vietnam War.

Payne’s last movie 2017’s Downsizing was an underwhelming mess, with an interesting concept that is dropped within the first half hour, and instead of the fun science fiction/biting social satire we get a movie dealing with real-world dangers and a random apocalypse for reasons I don’t believe even Alexander Payne knows. It was very much a movie that was not conceived or thought out properly, hence why it was a flop financially and critically. And I didn’t like it myself, which is the worst of it all. So many may be doubting checking out Payne’s new film The Holdovers, however luckily this is a return to form for the talented scriptwriter/director, as pushed aside are any high concepts and instead we get a simple premise, yet it’s one that’s delivered in such an entertaining and heartwarming way.

The Holdovers is very much a vibes movie. It has that old-timey retro feel to it from how it is shot to make it look like it’s from the 70s (reminiscent of John Hughes films and Dead Poets Society). You also have the constant snow falling and the Christmas music just really delivers that cozy winter feel. It’s a wholesome Christmas movie through and through. Which is ironic due to two of the three main characters being absolute asses, but it’s the way the narrative forces these three characters to be stuck together by themselves over the holiday period, and how they develop from this that results in a very delightful little film. Also, having your main characters have flawed personas doesn’t always work with certain films, for as an audience it is easy to disconnect if you don’t at all sympathize with the characters you follow, however here Alexander Payne successfully manages to make you care about them by showcasing that at the end of the day, they are all just human, and through their dickishness they do still have some redeemable qualities too. Boasted by David Hemingson's very well-written script - some good wit and humour throughout, but also it’s the emotional backbone with the film reflectively diving into themes of grief and loneliness. It’s a dialogue-centric feature but one that easily wraps itself around you as you enjoy spending time with these characters.

Paul Giamatti is fantastic here. Giamatti always delivers a great performance, heck, even in the forgettable disaster CGI fest film San Andreas he managed to somehow deliver a solid turn as the climate professor, delivering endless exposition and science mumbo jumbo with such passion and vigor that one wouldn’t have questioned it if he got nominated for a Noble Prize. But with The Holdovers he finally gets to take on a lead role and he’s phenomenal. He’s very reserved as this Scrooge type who’s very bitter at life and life is bitter at him. Like it’s still Giamatti being Giamatti, yet you truly buy into his performance. Dominic Sessa as the troublesome kid too plays his part well, and in fact his performance mirrors a lot of what Giamatti is doing with that feeling that he is willing to help others, but he is also so stuck in his own ways and pissed off at the world that he constantly makes bad decisions. Da’Vine Joy Randolph brings so much to her role as a grieving mother and as such I do wish the movie did more with her character. There is only one real scene where she’s given rein to really portray the grief, anger and distress of her character but otherwise is written a bit one note, so I do wish Payne gave her more to work with as Randolph really brings it, but I also understand the movie’s intentions and focus were more on the professor and the student. That being said for Randolph to go from the crude Christmas comedy Office Christmas Party to another Christmas movie but one where she really brings her dramatic chops is very impressive. Now all she needs is to appear in a holiday-themed horror flick and she’s fully become the holiday movie queen!

In terms of negatives, there aren’t many. As I mentioned, Randolph’s character could have been explored more. Also, the film’s narrative is very predictable; again, just think of Dead Poets Society. However, Payne so successfully tells this story and delivers a heartwarming nostalgic experience that it’s hard not to love. It’s been a while since we’ve had a perfect old-school well-spirited Christmas movie, and luckily The Holdovers is destined to become a holiday classic.

Overall score: 8/10

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