Topic: "Redemption"

I just posted this morning the prologue and first chapter of fan fiction I wrote called "Redemption".

The project was born from frustration and love for the Batman universe and it's characters. I grew up on Batman and let's face it... he has the coolest cars and gadgets. AND with enough money, ANYONE can be the Dark Knight.

Several years ago, there was a storyline about Harley Quinn murdering innocent children with explosive video games. This did not sit right with me and many others.

Yes, she was a villain, but murdering children came way out of left field and it was definitely not in character for her.

Seeing things like that, I  thought... I can do better.

The story is a project I've been working on for a long, long time. I hope it sticks with you. It's a story about hope, redemption, family found, and family lost.

All characters, settings, and intellectual property referenced in the story are the exclusive property of DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment. I make no claim of ownership and have no affiliation with, nor endorsed by, DC Comics or Warner Bros. Entertainment. The story is not intended for commercial use, and no copyright infringement is intended.

The story takes place in an alternate timeline and reality. Character ages, relationships, and events have been reimagined to explore new emotional and narrative dimensions. While the characters remain true to their core identities, their circumstances and histories have been respectfully altered for creative purposes.

Re: "Redemption"

about Harley Quinn murdering innocent children with explosive video games. This did not sit right with me and many others.

I'm reminded of a scene in Miller's Dark Knight Returns where Joker released his laughing gas into a stadium and kills like then thousand people. I don't recall if the artist depicted children in the crowd, but presumably they were present and also innocent. I don't recall any backlash for it though sad

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Re: "Redemption"

Kdot wrote:

about Harley Quinn murdering innocent children with explosive video games. This did not sit right with me and many others.

I'm reminded of a scene in Miller's Dark Knight Returns where Joker released his laughing gas into a stadium and kills like then thousand people. I don't recall if the artist depicted children in the crowd, but presumably they were present and also innocent. I don't recall any backlash for it though sad

Believe it or not, I never read Miller's Dark Knight Returns.

I'll definitely put it on my list now.

As far as Joker is concerned, he's always been a Richard Cranium. LOL