#raven comics

[wiccantwav]

𝐑𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧/𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐡 — 𝐈𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬

Credits to the artist.

[ceristhefallen]

You've sent me so many asks, I feel like it's about time I return the favor! I'd love to know, what are your thoughts on Raven's relationship with her parents?

Ooo! This should be fun! Okay... I'll try sorting my thoughts the best I can:

If there's one thing I most adore about Raven's parental relationships is that THEY ARE SO GOD DAMN COMPLEX. It's more than good vs evil. No, no, no! There are different shades of gray, especially on Trigon's part: He is the CENTER between Raven and Arella's lives that brings them together in the most UNHEALTHIEST way. And it's so interesting to think about!

Trigon is a shitty dad without a doubt. Obviously. He abused Raven, pressured her with the expectations of destiny, and has tried taking control against her will time after time. I mean, c'mon, he's evil incarnate! Yet he isn't without his good deeds either. Who do you think saved Raven from getting thrown into a void by an Azarathian monk? Trigon. Who wrecked havoc looking for his missing daughter in Injustice? Trigon. Who aided Raven in her time of need in the DCAMU (Apokolips War)? Trigon. Meaning, he isn't incapable of goodness but he simply cannot deny what he is, which is something he's been trying to get Raven to understand; that one day... she cannot deny herself any longer.

I also noticed this... and I don't know if anyone has felt the same: I think Trigon is a bit human than we expect him not to be: Think about it. Trigon represents the very evil we are afraid to become. Or, our mistakes/hidden selves that we're afraid to confront. Murderers. Abusers. Ra*ists. Tyrants. Thieves. Everything bad that we do or could do is what he embodies– and he embraces it. In my opinion, that makes him one of the most scariest villains in all of DC.

As for Arella, she is a dynamic case I initially struggled to decipher. So, I looked into the 80s. Arella had a strained love for Raven. They were forbidden of any communication whatsoever. She did want to be there for her! But it's not just that she can't either. Arella outright admits to being afraid of Raven. Unfortunately, she has every right to be afraid: Raven is THE offspring to the same monster that r*ped her. And after realizing the power he has? Who was to know what Raven could do with or without Azarath??

However, what I admire about Arella is her love. Yes! Arella's love for her daughter is what helped her persevere; despite the warnings, despite potentially risking her life, in spite of fears, she went her way to AT LEAST TRY and protect her kin! THAT IS A REAL MOM. THAT IS LOVE. That motherly instinct, despite it all, made me admire Arella's relationship with Raven but also her as a character.

I realized that Trigon and Arella have been underutilized to nearly non-existent over the years. And I see it as pretty unfair. Trigon, Arella, and Azar—these three were important figures in Raven's story. And they shouldn't be forgotten.

[blackbirdstar]

RAVEN PACK

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[yet-another-artist]

death and raven meet bumble bean~

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in honor of the recent bumblebee friend that visited me, I drew this! death was taking a stroll in the countryside today (he wanted to get out to enjoy some fresh air!) and came across a rather confused bumblebee. raven was immediately taken by bumble, as she thought that he was adorable. stay tuned for more of death’s adventures!

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please do not steal or copy my artwork; thanks! also check out my instagram @ goldbat.art! <333

[emicampanell]

Raven🧸🏹

[dcladies]

TOP 25 DC COMICS LADIES: as voted by our followers #15, Rachel Roth / Raven ↳ I guess in the end, there really is no end. Just new begginings

[ceristhefallen]

Is it me, or does anyone like this design for Raven in the DC comics??

Cause I do! 💜 🖤 🐦‍⬛

[ceristhefallen]

Probably a lesser opinion, I'm growing a dislike of Raven having telekinesis or any other power that she's supposedly known to have (especially magic like John Constantine or Zatanna). Majority of them feel rather out of place and overshadow her most iconic abilities. Namely her Soul-Self (soul manipulation) and Empathy.

I understand Raven is a universal-level threat. That is perfectly fine! But you don't have to add all these too many abilities for her just for her to a) not use them and b) overshadow how significant they are to the character.