I just got back from viewing Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice. Spoilers behind the cut.

( Let me sharpen my skewer to shish-kebab this steroid-infused side of beef )

Here is my spoiler-free recommendation. I recommend seeing this film in a first-run theater if you:

Don’t want to be spoiled.

Enjoy the historic importance of Superman and Batman meeting for the very first time in a big-screen live-action film.

Enjoy the historic importance of seeing Wonder Woman in a big-screen live-action film for the first time evah!

Enjoy the historic importance of seeing DC’s Trinity all on screen together in a big-screen live-action film for the first time.

Enjoy seeing Batman and Superman beat each other to a pulp like two idiots on the local playground.

If none of the above applies to you, then wait to see this on Netflix, or if your first-run theater has a Bargain Day (I did that today), or the movie ends up at a bargain movie theater in a couple of months.

Letter grade: C+. The ‘+’ is all for Wonder Woman, otherwise this would be C-.

Stars: 3 out of 5. 1 star is all for Wonder Woman, otherwise it would be 2 out of 5.

I guess it’s the squandered potential that gets me, but what can you expect from a man (Zack Snyder) who is inspired by Frank Miller? Miller, the guy who made Batman a psychotic who kidnapped Dick Grayson after his parents' deaths and forced him to sleep in the Cave and eat rats, and later Miller character-assassinated poor Dick in a way that I can’t even wrap my head around.

Miller, who made Superman a spineless Government stooge, Diana a vicious man-hater who called men sperm receptacles, made the rest of the JLA idiots and buffoons, and made Black Canary immediately have sex with the Bat-God upon their first meeting. So I guess we were spared most of that, except for the Bat-God beating up Superman. Boy, I wanted Clark to give Bruce a good shot!

I don’t know how many fanworks will come out of this movie. I’ll bet money that it won’t be on par with the first Avengers movie or Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier.

*puts away skewer for now*

Title: Rainbow’s Freedom (Justice Arc) (32/61)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: (this chapter): Clark/Bruce, Jim Gordon, Rory Culhane, George Hudson, Maury Addison, The Joker/Harley Quinn, Selina/Lois/Kathy (Lois does not appear in this chapter), Barbara Gordon, Alfred, Dick, Arlen/Adele
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): R
Warnings: Gore, violence, character death, mutilation
Spoilers: None
Summary: There’s another break-out from Arkham.
Date Of Completion (First Draft): June 19, 2011
Date Of Posting: September 2, 2012
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 2090
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author’s Note: The magnificent story cover is by the wonderfully-talented ctbn60. Thanks so much, luv! :)

( Arkham Asylum was a medieval nightmare, or at least it always seemed that way to Jim. )

Title: Rainbow’s Freedom (Paradise Arc) (12/37)
Author: BradyGirl
Pairings/Characters: (this chapter): Clark/bruce, Dick, The Joker
Series Notes: In the 23rd century, Earth is a technologically-advanced society that practices the ancient institution of slavery. As Bruce and Clark continue to juggle being lovers as well as Master and slave, Bruce continues his Abolitionist work, and a shocking Family Secret is revealed. Meanwhile, the Queen Family welcomes a new member, and Steve and Hal meet their Destinies, although neither one realizes it yet. The entire series can be found here.
Genres: Drama, AU
Rating: (this chapter): PG-13
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Summary: The fall-out begins.
Date Of Completion (First Draft): May 10, 2008
Date Of Posting: March 5, 2009
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 640
Feedback welcome and appreciated.

( Clark, what’s going on? )

Bizarro Bat-Fun! :)

Title: Bright Laughter III: Still The World’s Finest (1/2)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: Clark/Dick, Bruce (past Bruce/Dick, Clark/Bruce), The Joker
Genres: Drama, (Mild) Hurt/Comfort
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
General Summary: The World’s Finest patrol Gotham until an injury occurs.
Chapter Summary: Dick is injured during patrol.
Date Of Completion: April 7, 2008
Date Of Posting: April 11, 2008
Word Count: 750
Author’s Note: The entire series can be found here. 

Title: Mausoleum (1/1)
Author: BradyGirl
Pairings/Characters: Bruce, Alfred, The Joker, Clark
Genres: Drama, Deathfic
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: References to violence.
Spoilers: Earth-51 continuity.
Summary: Batman is as dead as his Robin.
Date Of Completion: February 7, 2008
Date Of Posting: February 7, 2008
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 1262
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author’s Notes: Inspired by the Batman of Earth-51, who became an assassin after the death of Jason Todd at the hands of the Joker.
I haven’t read the issue but have seen scans and learned about details, so if anything is not quite right, I take the blame. :) 


 

The Batman (Episode 8) (December 15, 2007) LSH was a repeat.

 

The Batman (Episode 6) (November 10, 2007) 

Title: 20 Random Facts About Dick Grayson (1/1)
Author: BradyGirl
Pairings/Characters: Bruce/Dick, Alfred Pennyworth, Clark Kent, Roy Harper, The Joker, The Penguin, Linda Danvers, Diana Prince, Donna Troy*
Category: Drama
Rating: R
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Date Of Completion: October 21, 2007
Date Of Posting: October 22, 2007
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 1186
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author’s Note: Written for the DC Random Facts Fest. 


 

Title: Wings Of Angels Trilogy Book I: Epidemic (14/14)
Author: BradyGirl
Pairings/Characters (this chapter): Bruce/Dick, Dinah Lance, Selina Kyle, Ollie Queen, Roy Harper, Alfred, Allie, Alicia, Jim Gordon, Clark, Barbara Gordon, The Joker, Sarah Dickinson
Series Notes: When Gotham falls to an epidemic, Batman and Robin need help to protect the city. All chapters can be found here.
Categories: Drama, Angst
Rating: (this chapter): PG-13
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Summary: …and the wings of the Angel of Death softly fold around Gotham.
Date Of Completion: April 20, 2007
Date Of Posting: May 13, 2007
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, DC does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 877 + 1104 (Combined Total: 1981)
Author’s Note: Once in awhile an original character will slip into the group up there on the Characters/Pairing line, so if you don’t recognize the name, that’s probably why. :)


Chapter Fourteen: The Angel Of Death (Part 1)

Chapter Fourteen: The Angel Of Death (Part 2)