michaelhartney:

Hi, DC!

My name’s Michael Hartney. I’m as big a Superman fan as you’ll ever meet. I have bought Superman comics every Wednesday since I learned to read, which was nearly 30 years ago. Superman was the subject of my blog and my one-man show. My name is tattooed on my arm in Kryptonian, for Zod’s sake. Oh, and I’m super-gay.

I can’t and won’t support the hiring of Orson Scott Card on Adventures of Superman. There’s a difference between having conservative political beliefs and being an active force of bigotry and hatred. Card is the latter. So draw away, Ethan Van Sciver, you fabulous Republican! Fine with me! Orson Scott Card, however, is in an entirely different, unjust league.

If this was a holocaust denier or a white supremacist, there would be no question. Hiring that writer would be an embarrassment to your company. Well, Card is an embarrassment to your company, DC. This is the same. The LGBTQ community will no longer take this lying down. Our civil rights are no longer up for debate or discussion.

Ugh. And of all the characters Card could have been hired to write, you give him Superman? The character that taught me to lead by example? To do the right thing, even when it was hard? To keep going, even when it seemed hopeless? What an insult. Kids are killing themselves. They are killing themselves in a climate of intolerance and homophobia publicly fostered by people like Orson Scott Card. You don’t have to contribute to this. You shouldn’t. You mustn’t.

What can you do to keep my business, and the business of other LBGTQ readers (and their straight allies) who feel utterly betrayed by this thoughtless, illogical decision? Great question, DC. Yank the story. Don’t publish it. You don’t have to fire Card. Pay him, thank him for his time, and run something else. Say, by Phil Jimenez, or one of the other incredible LGBTQ talents you have in your stable that have been alienated by this colossal blunder. Then, publish an It Gets Better comic. With 100% of the proceeds going to the Trevor Project. Stories starring Batwoman, Bunker, Alan Scott, and straight heroes too. I’ll do you a favor: I’ll write the Superman story, free of charge. I’ve got more than thirty years of Superman research under my belt, so I think I know him pretty well.

I wish you did too.

co-sign.

tompeyer:

Wait, what?

knightess-rouge:

Today I tried my Miss Martian costume for the first time completely. There are still a few things I’d like to change and we didn’t have much time to take more pictures.. but I’m happy for now. :) It was such a good feeling to wear it! I started that costume a loooong time ago and the ornament made me crazy sometimes. It’s great to wear and see it finally completely. Don’t mind the hair. :) It was windy today. (And the missing freckles, Ahhhhh!!! Next time it’ll be better. I promise!) I wish you all a wonderful day! See you soon!

photography by Janet Drake

knightess-rouge:

What an amazing year. When I started planning my Batgirl costume at the beginning of this year I would’ve never thought I’d actually really finish that costume in near future. I’ve never worked on such a big project and while the process often made me mad and frustrated, it was also a lot of fun and a great journey for me. If I hadn’t started my Batgirl project I would’ve never met most of you. I wouldn’t know many friends I don’t want to be without anymore. It was a wonderful time and you really were a big part of it. I want to thank all of you. The ones, who helped me during the making of my costume. The ones I got to know through my costume. The ones who inspired me to work on my costume. The ones I share so many happy memories with now. I don’t want to miss a single one of you. A few month ago I would have never thought I’d ever be in a calendar, but Derek Fuego made it happen and now I am Miss May of the Women of Comicbook Cosplay 2013 calendar. It’s mindblowing for me! It was a fantastic journey and I can’t wait to continue in 2013. Please be a part of it! I’d really appreciate it. Thank you for putting up with me in all that time. I really enjoyed every single minute I got to talk to you and I can’t wait to really meet you in the future. I’d especially like to thank my fantastic and supporting family, my best friend and photographer Janet, Clay Rodery, Shawn Reeves, Laban & Jaz Boldero, Bob Mask, Bob Kieffer, Derek Fuego, Jwan Reber, Tony B., Lynn Barnett, Simon Williams, WoCC, Geekrest, Comics Xaminer, Girls of Cosplay, Uproxx, Cosplayer’s against Trolling, Gene and Siike, Dean Trippe and so many more. I wished I could name you all, but it would probably break the page. You really touched my heart. Without you all those wonderful things wouldn’t have happened.
I’d also especially like to thank Gail Simone for being the best Batgirl writer ever and for being such a great support. Sometimes I can’t believe how blessed I am to talk to those people who inspire me every day.
Thank you everyone for making my year so special and wonderful. Thank you for putting up with me and being the best friends someone could ever wish for. I am really looking forward to another wonderful year with all of you. If you ever need be, I’ll be here. Never hesitate to write me. I really wish to give you as much as you give me every day. You are wonderful and I am proud to know you. Thank you for everything. See you in 2013!

I wish you all a Happy New Year! I love you all so much!

Hey y’all, I just got a shout-out from Batgirl. How was your year?

The Long Halloween #4: New Year’s Eve

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knightess-rouge:

Merry Christmas, my dears!

This was a rather spontaneous idea. Janet wanted to do a little photo story and we spontaneously decided to give it a try for Christmas. Unfortunately we didn’t have enough time to work more on it.., but we’re still happy with it. It’s inspired by Batgirl Year One. <3 I know it’s not really a costume, but.. I hope you understand what it meant to me. <3


I decided to upload it today, because it’s Christmas Eve and here in Germany we exchange presents on Christmas Eve and spend time with our most close ones. I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a wonderful time with your beloved ones. I am so grateful for the wonderful year I had. My beloved ones are fine and I am able to celebrate another Christmas with them. Thank you to everyone who made my year so special. I had a wonderful time and I am extremely happy about having so many outstanding memories of this year.

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

withloveannasumerlyn:

Batman <3 all day, everyday!

RELATE.

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alouettecosplay:

My favorite picture of my more intimate, personal, and very close-to-my-heart Batwoman/Kate Kane set <3

“Unmasked”

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deantrippe:

Action Christmas #1, feat. No-El, the Super-Santa from Krypton, by Chris Sims & me for Comics Alliance.

Christmas reblogging comes but once each year.

bettyfelon:

Catwoman, by Kevin Wada

BATSGIVING

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streaky

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joequinones:

Batman and his Batarang. From New York Comic Con, 2012. Pen & ink on 11x14” board.

bettyfelon:

Gotham Girls Print, by calslayton

tompeyer:

At that moment… S-something happening—?! CLICK

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