Volume 005, Issue 8

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Subject: Volume 005, Issue 8

News
- glossing posted a link to the Dark Victory Robin figure and a DCU fic rec.
- sl_podcast is looking for Astonishing X-Men fic for a Joss Whedon themed podcast.

Discussion
- dragonscholar asks in the Year 2050 at the Fanthropology Museum: what artifacts are displayed from your fandom?
- monkeycrackmary posted a link to a discussion about the upcoming Buffy Season 8 comics.
- resolute posted the Brutally Honest Personality Test, for the X-Men.
- caia_comica likes things starting with N.

Questions
- aoecean_glyvxx asks about ridiculous superhero Christmas comics.
- calamityjon asks who has the worst Rogue's Gallery?
- ezrael wonders which villain has best transcended their original enemy or enemies?
- darkdanc3r asks if people would like to see DCU fics done to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Lost Christmas Eve.

Art
DC
- batfan_sarah drew two Batman/Superman comics. (One adult, one worksafe, please follow links)

Other
- heykidzcomix drew Part 54 of "Goodbye Chains. (Rated R, original)

Fic
Marvel
- teh_no wrote "Dropping the Sex Bomb". (Rated PG, Krista/Chase, Blade TV show)
- likeadeuce wrote "Two Households". (Unrated, Lorna, Alex, Scott)

The jeannie_x_slim Christmas Challenge has inspired two fics so far:
- desert_mourning wrote "Mind Games" (Rated PG, Ultimate X-Men) and
- imaginaryalice wrote "Silent Night". (Rated PG, Scott/Jean [Scott/Emma])

DC
- practical_pig wrote "The Wedding". (Rated G, Dick/Roy, Tim/Kon, Bruce, Ollie & more)
- evangelene wrote "Holiday in the Sun: Day Five". (Rated NC-17, Bruce/Clark)
- ellalou73 wrote "In the Blink of an Eye", Chapter 15 of "Truth and Changes. (Rated PG, Lois/Clark)
- jubilancy wrote "A Lonely Place of Undying". (Unrated, Tim/Kon)
- hockeyiris wrote "Realization One", Part 5 of "Morality and Other Useless Things. (Rated PG, Tim/Rose)

Drabbles
Marvel
- dorksidefiker wrote "Saint Catherine". (Rated G, Nico, Victor)

Fanvids
- nique posted a Scott and Jean vid.

Polls
- yourlibrarian has a poll on fans, cons and vids.

Graphics
- filmfreak16 posted Famke Janssen icons and lots of X2 icons.
- ladyithildiel posted Wolverine and X-Men First Class icons in a multi-fandom post.
- endsongx posted lots of Marvel icons.
- khallandra posted X-Men icons in a multi-fandom post.
- harmonyangel posted Astonishing X-Men wallpaper.

Scans/Pictures
scans_daily! It's what's for dinner!
- typolad posted You're So Vain (Wonder Woman).
- evangelene posted scans from Superman Confidential.


Miscellaneous
- rubynye posted a DVD-style commentary on her story "Past the Morning Star".

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Volume 005, Issue 009

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Subject: Volume 005, Issue 009

News
- oryon posted a link to the new "300" trailer.
- worlds_finest's submission period for the World's Finest Awards has closed.
- The Ghost Rider trailer is up at IMDB.

Discussion
- jadelennox considers the nature of fic received in the Yuletide challenge.
- resolute discusses the origin of the psychic nosebleed.
- ludickid discusses Alex Ross's comments on Obsidian.
- resolute considers staffing issues for an evil overlord.
- bozaloshtsh posted a review of this week's DCU comics (with spoilers for current DC titles).

Questions
- fraternization asks for help identifiying a webcomic.
- stupidbloody2sd asks if Barnes and Noble still sell "Masterpiece Collection" X-Men graphic novels.
- erikssiren is looking for a Wolverine/Rogue vid last seen on YouTube.

Art
DC
- pikakao drew Robin vs Tim. (Teen Titans, Rated PG, Tim/Bart)

Other
- blue_phlox drew Morpheus. (Sandman, Rated G)
- vejiita4eva drew "What Now?". (The Authority, Rated PG-13, Apollo/Midnighter)

Fic
Marvel
- deep_salt_water wrote "Ensnare": Chapter 5. (Rated R, Logan/Rogue, John/Rogue)
- destardi wrote "The LFAA". (Rated R, Logan/Rogue)
- dorksidefilker wrote "Rip Van Winkle II". (Runaways, rated PG, Victor, Teddy)

DC
- jen_in_japan wrote "Syncopation": Chapter Two. (Rated PG-13, Clark/Bruce)
- mildredmilton wrote "Alias". (Rated NC-17, Clark/Tim)
- coldfiredragon wrote "Blurring the Line". (Rated M, Dick/Slade)
- daybreak25 wrote "Vermilion". (Rated PG, Tim Drake)
- ellalou73 wrote "Truth and Changes": Chapter 16. (Rated PG, Lois/Cark)

Challenges/Contests
- xmen_icontest has has voting up for their "ORLY?" challenge.
- worlds_finest has voting up for the World's Finest Awards.
- timpendragon issues a JSA challenge using a randomly generated line-up.
- improved_archie has a last minute reminder to enter their current challenge.

Comms
- salemcenterx (new X-Men RP community)

Graphics
- wizardspupil posted 9 icons from the X-Men movies.
- askyre posted 13 X-Men icons.
- nastey posted 39 X-Men icons in a multifandom post.
- iconlove90 posted 10 X-Men icons.

Scans/Pictures
scans_daily - because bad comics never die; they just get reposted.
- blinkytreefrog posted a list of their top ten favourite insane comic characters, with scans (the first of four posts - keep an eye on scans_daily for more insanity.)

Miscellaneous
- sarahtokira has comics for sake or trade.
- makesmewannadie has a list of X-Men fanfic recs.

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