scriddler is the perfect ship. we got an older man who loves psychoanalyzing, and an attention whore with daddy issues who loves being asked questions.
I can only imagine how traumatic Jon’s first transformation into scarebeast was for him and Ed.
Even when he changed back he probably felt awful and was so confused as to what happened
It is very traumatic for both of them. However, they are not together when Jonathan is first scarebeast. This didn't make it any less scary for Ed though. They communicate well about where they are and how long they'll be out when they do things separately, which isn't often. So Ed assumes the worst when Jonathan doesn't come back.
Ed goes to the last location Jonathan said he'd be, and searches frantically for any clues about what had happened or where he might be. If the worst had happened he would hope to find a body. There are hardly any leads. Just some vague traces of a scuffle.
Meanwhile, Jonathan undergoes an excruciating transformation. Feeling his grip on his consciousness slipping, being fully aware he is becoming a beast both body and mind. Going through some of the worst pain he has experienced to merely become a pawn for Penguin. (also, the transformation is so rapid it produces heat. So it would look like he's steaming)
Both are alone and scared.
The reversal of the transformation is not much better. It was excruciating to turn back as well. He was on the brink of death as scarebeast from how resource-intensive the form was, his deteriorated health and the trauma of transforming back nearly kills him. There's barely any sign of life, and he would have given up if Ed wasn't there.
Jonathan has a long road of recovery ahead of him. Ed's health also declines from the situation, being too focused on Jo to care about himself. So despite the pain, Jo tries his best to appear fine for Ed's sake. As always they both have to take care of each other.
Back in 1990, George Perez produced a stunning 12 plate portfolio of Batman artwork, including his covers for "A Lonely Place of Dying"
However, he also did a thirteenth plate for an edition which was only available from Warner Bros Stores (Remember those?)
And what a plate it was, Batman and Robin sneaking through a nightmarish Gothic... Cathedral? Asylum? Petting Zoo (It is Gotham City)
And the villains! Anarky, Catman, Joker, Catwoman, Killer Croc, Poison Ivy, Ra's Al Ghul, Black Mask, Two-Face, Riddler, Clayface III, Scarecrow, Cavalier, Penguin, Tweedledee, Deadshot, Mad Hatter, Killer Moth, Tweedledum, Dagger and Dr Phosphorus (and I've probably missed a few)
Okay I couldn't wait for this one... I love this guy a lot but he was HARD to design a plushie based on. His outfit is really not very distinctive, and I didn't want to put him in a straightjacket for semi obvious reasons, so he came out sort of looking like...a vague generic businessman??? I tried to make his hair and face look more like Cillian but that was kinda hard due to my simplified style. Overall though I think the design came out cute. I'd cuddle him.
Free to use for any personal use, including commissions! I'd be honored if you brought one of my designs to life (and I'm sure plushie Jon would love to comfort you.)