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[yrkshrtea]

Something really old that I made

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MILU LORE DROP (finally!)

After 84 years... I finally managed to write down Milu's backstory in a hopefully coherent format! I put it into toyhouse, but lmk if for any reason it isn't accessible!!

-> ✨️ LOOK AT IT! ✨️

Milu is the result of a botched parademon experiment, and a shapeshifter able to change form between human, cat, and parademon (and inbetween stages). Mentally, they're half-human, half-cat too. They're a lil fucked up 🩷

They're shipped with Orion because Orion deserves all the love in the world. Orion is also shipped with Lightray because. Have you seen them interact. I could not separate those boys if I tried. All three of them are kissing each other and there is nothing you can do about it ✨️

[lextheartguy]

My review of The New Gods (2024) #1.

Spoiler free: I know we’re one issue in but I cannot recommend The New Gods enough, it’s already become my favourite comic currently running and I loved literally everything about the first issue, 10/10. It’s so epic and grounded at the same time and characterisation of everyone involved is spot on. It’s also I think a really good jumping on point if you’re not a New Gods fan, Ram V has said that you don’t need any prior knowledge before reading this comic and that really rings true for the first issue. And THE ART!!! Omg Evan Cagle and Jorge Fornés really cooked with the pencils and inks and the colour by Francesco Segala are AMAZING.

Spoiler inclusive/my favourite moments:

Warning I’ve only read it once so far so my thoughts are little more than AAAAH!!!

Metron is such a little shit stirrer as always. And I love this vague ass prophecy. Everything about the beginning showing the grand scale of the New Gods and then contrasting it with the Frees on earth is chefs kiss. It’s also such a good way to kick start the run.

LIGHTRAY!!! This art is stunning in literally every panel but omg he’s so cute. And he’s such a ray of sunshine (literally). All he wants to do is help. Also the choice to make him literally glowing is fantastic.

This whole section with Orion is probably my favourite part art wise (which is really saying something cause again the comic is gorgeous). But Cagles art is so dynamic and full of life I just love it. Also Orion’s design is amazing.

OLIVIA!!!! Cutest baby ever!!!!!!! I will protect her with my life!

Like I said before the way Ram V and Evan Cagle contrast the vast expanse of the universe and the mythic levels of the new gods with the domestic life of the Frees is amazing and so impactful. And Orion being in the background and giving them their time was adorable. (Also this Scott design!!!! AHHHH)

I absolutely adore the way Ram writes them as actual brothers. Their voices and the way they speak with each other has so much more calm and closeness than most of their other appearances ever do. And the way Scott really couldn’t care less about the prophecy until Orion tells him what he has to do, it’s such a perfect characterisation of him!

AHHHH! Again, cannot stress enough what an amazing characterisation of Scott this is. He’s finally found himself at a point where he doesn’t want to escape and he’s forced to leave anyway. I have to also give props for the large print introductions for Scott and Orion, both of which are visually stunning and represent them perfectly. Also the “and you” AHHHHHHH!!!

I know I’m repeating myself but it cannot be stressed enough how lovingly, amazingly, and accurately Ram V is writing these characters. Their voices are PERFECT. Orion not wanting to go through with killing a child so he makes Scott stop him and Scott not wanting to go but not being able to stop himself. “The one thing you can never escape, Mister Miracle, is who you are.” Just kill me now.

MAX??????? What the hell are you doing here???? No but not only am I always happy to see my favourite piece of shit but also I love this. When Max was first introduced he was chasing power and ignoring all empathy because he was being manipulated by a computer created by Metron to gain the knowledge of earth. So I think having him (at least I’m 90% sure it’s him) act out the wills of the gods (whoever it is that’s telling him about the child) is absolutely perfect.

And I could not be more excited. Like I said this is already my favourite comic book running and one of my favourites of all time and we’re one (1) issue in. I’ve already got both the main cover and the Cagle acetate cover ordered through February (wanted to get more but couldn’t financially justify it). The fact that I have to wait another 4 weeks for the next one is criminal. But I urge everyone to go read this!

[average-gotham-citizen]

Expanding my Klari account to be all of DC, been thinking about it for a long time and I really want to share stuff for more of my favorite characters who don’t always get the spotlight they deserve.

[autisticcassandracain]

also while skimming the Orion solo for panels to back up my last meta post I was immediately reminded of how good it is.

anyway I really adore these parallel panels of Orion mindcontrolling the population of Apokolips into peace, and Lightray being mindcontrolled into convincing the population of New Genesis into war.

[Image: Orion speaking to an extremely large crowd of people, using the anti-life equation. He is standing before them, back towards the viewer, one arm behind his back, raising one hand as he speaks. The narration says: “Apokolips, the great square of martyrs... as Orion speaks the words of command to the crowd.” Orion says: “There shall be no more destruction, no more war. The arms of Apokolips will be beaten into plowshares, and peace be upon the land. Return to your homes. Be good to each other, and to yourselves. You are dismissed!” The narration returns: “And slowly, silently, the crowd begins to disperse.”]

[Image: Lightray speaking to an extremely large crowd of people. He is standing in the exact same position as Orion, his panel framed and drawn in almost the exact same way as his. The narration says: “Shortly, at the great square of heroes...” Before Lightray says: “Word has come back from Apokolips, terrible word, that Orion, like Darkseid before him, is seeking the anti-life equation, so he may destroy free will everywhere and rule the universe. Citizens of New Genesis! This must not happen! Everything we believe in will be obliterated if this spawn of Apokolips is allowed to complete his terrible mission! Orion is a traitor who was nurtured at the breasts of New Genesis and has turned on us to strike like the venomous snake he is! He must be killed before he destroys us and all we hold dear! Let the word go forth! Burnish your armor, shoulder your weapons, and join me! Today! This minute! There is no time to lose! Orion must die!” In the corner, Meteora is seen, Lightray’s text bulbs leading to her as well, as she smirks.]

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I made Orion, Lightray, and my oc Milu in tomodachi life. Initially i set them as not interested in romance because my game LOVES romance for some reason, and I just wanted them to at least start out without me having to deal with all that right away. Let them be single for a bit, we got enough random crushes on this island. Within a day they all became besties and moved into a house together.

Eventually I enabled Love, and Milu immediately, and i mean immediately, within minutes, fell for Orion. They were WAITING to get a piece of that boy. Honestly, so valid. Can't blame them. They insisted on immediately asking him out too, he said yes, and now they're happily dating, while Lightray is their bestie roommate (ideal living situation honestly).

But fear not,

all is as it should be.

When I love a character, I express that love by shipping them with an oc. Always been that way. And I love Orion very much, so i MUST throw one of my lil guys at him. However, I am also Lightrion ride or die, they're canon in my heart, and I will never separate them. Orion has two hands. And he deserves all the love.