Fortress Of Good Fortune

What’s good in July? Cook-outs! Dip into the animated DC universe as the Justice League Of America and the Teen Titans enjoy a good, old-fashioned cook-out. :)

Cook-Out I: Cutting The Mustard ;)

This story can also be read at AO3.

So I saw the movie, going in with low expectations, especially after hearing that the movie is a box office flop and the reviews were mixed at best, but I was a bit skeptical of the reviews, as for some reason there are people out there eager to see DC and Warner Brothers fail, or just critics who hate the superhero genre in general and would like to see it gone.  So I decided to go in with as open a mind as possible.

I was the superhero of the day!  When the bridge ‘Enjoy The Show’ message between the ads and previews kept running in an endless loop and nothing changed nine minutes after the previews were supposed to start running, I went to the manager and informed him that something was wrong. I figured nine minutes was enough to wait!  Five minutes after I returned the previews started, and the crowd was appreciative of my initiative. :)

I enjoyed more than I expected to.  I give it a solid ‘B’. I thought about nudging it up to a ‘B+’, but let’s not get crazy! :)  Anyway, it passed the Time Test for me: I never once looked at my phone to see what time it was!

Okay, the review:

( Spoilers Galore! ) 

So the movie is considered a box office flop right now. Where does that leave the DCEU? I've heard speculation that WB may scrap it, but they've got Aquaman in the can and Wonder Woman 2 greenlighted. Though, either one could be detached from the DCEU, especially Wonder Woman 2. Ans Shazam! could very easily be detached. Shouldn't be part of the main universe, anyway, just like it shouldn't be in the comics, IMO.

There are two post-credit scenes.  Stay 'til the end!

Title: Rainbow’s Freedom (Justice Arc) (59/61)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: (this chapter): Clark/Bruce, Dick/Roy, Barbara Gordon, Selina/Lois/Kathy, Ollie/Dinah, Barry Allen, Hal/Steve/Diana, Arthur Curry, Katar/Shayera, Edmund Caldwell, Blond Slave, Xanther
Series Notes: In the 23rd century, Earth is a technologically-advanced society that practices the ancient institution of slavery. Clark begins training under the Bat and secrets are uncovered as the Abolitionist Movement makes rapid progress with old and new methods. Can Freedom outrace rumors of War as the Galactic Empire rushes headlong to a new future?
The entire series can be found here.
Genres: AU, Drama, Slavefic
Rating: (this chapter): NC-17
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Summary: Justice is served.
Date Of Completion (First Draft): November 27, 2011
Date Of Posting: March 7, 2013
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 1603
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author’s Note: The magnificent story cover is by the wonderfully-talented ctbn60. Thanks so much, luv! :)

( On the large bed draped in shimmering black silk, Edmund Caldwell hummed to himself as he waited. )

Title: "This Is A Job For...!" (1/1)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: Clark/Bruce, Hal Jordan, Diana Prince, Zatanna, Ollie/Dinah, Arthur Curry
Genres: Challenge, Humor
Rating: Mild 'R'
Claim: For the dcu_freeforall Challenge (Clark/Bruce)
Prompt: T 8; P 30: A Job For...
Prompt Count: (5/15)
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Summary: When Bruce is more cranky than usual, Clark is drafted to find out why.
Date Of Completion: June 22, 2009
Date Of Posting: June 25, 2009
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 703
Feedback welcome and appreciated.

( People hurried out of the way as the Bat strode through the halls of the Watchtower, the Dark Knight glaring as he picked up a cup of Earl Grey tea from the cafeteria. )