Glass Joe is the undisputed World Circuit Champion, having easily defeated and retired the beloved Little Mac, clearing the field for a new kind of threat: Aran Ryan, a boxer of chaotic, electrifying ambition.
Joe is utterly consumed by his rival. He sees a sinuous, crimson thread tied to Aran, which he frantically insists is a sign of impending doom. Yet, this thread is not of ruin; it is a distorted reflection of fate, concealing a dangerous connection Joe is too powerful to admit. His self-deception is violently interrupted by Mimebomb, Joe's mute cousin.
Driven by a fatal thirst for vengeance, Mimebomb views Joe’s past and present—including Mac's defeat—as an unforgivable offense. Mimebomb’s silent, final strike will shatter the Champion's world, forcing him to confront the terrifying nature of his obsession with Glass Joe
And Herman..the lost boy who left everything behind
ADULTS ONLY , I'm tagging all the Fandoms so when they eventually appear everyone is all caught up . Mine bomb is chapter 5 , read the tags Mac is a grown ass man
Author’s Note: This character profile and setting are a purely satirical, fictional parody of 17th–20th century imperial history, reimagined through a chaotic, modern lens. While inspired by a deep appreciation for historical architecture, fashion, and culture from hundreds of years ago, this is an entirely anachronistic farce meant for comedic purposes and is not a representation of modern nations or real-world contemporary societies
Character Profile: Ivan Morozov-Volkov
Basic Info & Appearance
Full Name: Ivan Morozov-Volkov
Country - Tsar of Alesso
Language-French , mid Russian poor English
Age: 30 years old (possessing a modern, youthful Gen Z mindset and vibe).
Appearance: Strikingly attractive with a youthful baby face despite his age. He features bright blue eyes, golden blonde locks, and incredibly pale skin. Due to the cultural standards of his homeland, he completely lacks facial hair.
The Persona: Known as The Ice Angel due to his ethereal, handsome looks and cold-weather origins.
Background: Born and raised in the Tsarate of Alesso, he has never left his home country until now. He is completely accustomed to freezing, unforgiving winters and finds New York's weather bizarre. He is genuinely confused whenever Americans call his homeland Russia, insisting its proper name is the Tsarate of Alesso.
The Fanbase: He maintains a loyal fanbase of 10,000 followers on Telephone, a popular domestic social media app shared between his country and China.
The Boxing & The Mission
The Motivation: He is strictly boxing for money and patriotism, operating on an awkward mission to make his country and his emperor, Peter Alesso, look good.
Cultural Attire: Ivan finds American athletic wear scandalous. Out of respect for his culture, he wears a modest silk shirt over his boxing trunks until the absolute last moment.
High Stakes: If he fails, he fails the Tsarate. If he wins, he gets the championship belt, piles of money, and gets to go home rich. The sooner he wins, the faster he can leave.
How He Got Hired: Emperor Peter Alesso only hired him because Ivan spent a few years as a model and is undeniably handsome.
Survival Mindset: He views this American trip as both a fun adventure and a massive business opportunity to secure generational wealth.
Language & Cultural Dynamics
The Language Barrier: Ivan's linguistic abilities are deeply tied to his country's strict class system. In the Tsarate of Alesso, the wealthy exclusively speak fluent French, while the domestic tongue is viewed as a language for the lower classes. Consequently, Ivan is highly fluent in French, only moderately proficient in his native language, and speaks absolutely terrible English.
The "Strong Silent" Illusion: In America, he comes across as the strong, silent type, but this is purely because his spoken English is so poor. He actually understands conversational English quite well, but speaking it is a major struggle. He heavily relies on translators and English-speaking friends.
Cultural Identity: He has no idea what vodka is and claims it does not exist. Instead, he strictly drinks French wine, champagne, traditional medovukha, and kvas. He boldly claims that France actually copied most of its high culture from the Tsarate of Alesso.
Family & Personal Life
The Daughter: He is a dedicated single father to a 4-year-old daughter. She does not speak a single word of English and exclusively wears polar bear-themed clothing.
The Ex-Wife: He is estranged from his ex-wife, but there is no hatred between them. They married too young, realized it did not work out, and split amicably.
The Babysitter: His close friend, Tamir, watches his daughter on weekends when Ivan is busy working.
The Side Hustle & The Royal Client
Consensual Elitism: Ivan knows exactly how attractive he is and uses his looks to fund his life in America, including expenses for groceries, clothing, his daughter's tutor, and his own English lessons. He operates an elite, private client list for wealthy patrons. He views this arrangement as purely business, completely devoid of shame or stigma.
The Ultimate Patron: Prince Nikolai, the wealthy and eccentric son of Emperor Peter, has completely monopolized Ivan's client list. Prince Nikolai dresses in stunning, high-fashion women's gowns and cosmetics, but possesses an assertive, highly dominant personality.
The Arrangement: While Ivan is straight and treats the arrangement strictly like a grueling, high-paying corporate shift, the dynamic with Nikolai is entirely consensual, mutual, and professional. Ivan charges a premium rate for his time, and Nikolai is wealthy enough to easily afford it. Ivan's main goal is to simply clock in, secure the massive payouts, and eventually retire.
Highly Dangerous: While Ivan sells his time and company for high-end compensation, he is a trained martial artist. If anyone ever violates his boundaries or threatens his safety, he is fully prepared to instantly defend himself.
Supporting Cast (Anachronistic Farce Archetypes)
The Coach: Raspy
The Vibe: He looks exactly like a wild-eyed, unwashed, mystical monk from the 19th century, yet he serves as Ivan's official boxing coach.
The Comedy: Instead of giving normal athletic advice like "keep your guard up," he screams cryptic, terrifying historical prophecies from the corner of the ring. He frequently attempts to heal Ivan’s boxing bruises using holy water and magnets. Because Ivan keeps winning, the athletic commission simply chooses not to question it.
The Father & Manager: Pyotr
The Vibe: He looks like a classy, dramatic, 19th-century classical composer, but possesses the cold soul of a hyper-capitalist modern talent manager.
The Comedy: He does not care about high art, music, or culture; he cares exclusively about revenue. He is constantly pressuring Ivan to accept higher-paying boxing matches and exclusive elite clients, routinely complaining about his shattered nerves while aggressively counting stacks of American dollars.
Setting the Scene: The Tsarate of Alesso
The Aesthetics: The homeland is a baffling, satirical blend of centuries. The state flag is a bold yellow, black, and white tricolor featuring a prominent hawk.
BLM is still a thing. If you don’t reblog this, but would’ve in June/July you were only in support of black lives when it was a trend. They still need justice
Flambae: Okay, next up for the bread we need to scald some milk.
Waterboy:*looks at the sauce pan of milk*
Waterboy: Y-You're d-doing a bad job m-milk.
Flambae: I said SCALD not SCOLD DIPSHIT!!!
First chapter of my pride month multiple Fandom fic is out
Men in Drag
Chapter 1 play date
Heike tries to "avenge " Carmen after her defeat of disco
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Just to be completely upfront: Flamboyance and femininity =/= LGBTQ+.
While this series is for Pride Month and features LGBTQ+ characters in other entries, this specific one-shot features my own unique headcanons. In this AU:
Carmen goes by Carmela.
Heike Kagero is a crossdresser and drag queen, and Disco Kid (Andre) is deeply flamboyant—but neither of them are LGBTQ+ here.
For these two, I view their style as a deep expression of their respective cultures and arts (Kabuki and dance) rather than their orientation. I know the fandom has strong, popular headcanons regarding them, but this is just my personal take for this story. No hate, no arguments—just a different creative spin. Enjoy the read!
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