s8 #38. Not a review.

[elisi]

First of all, a couple of theories. First one of my own, inspired by the way most of fandom assumes crash positions pre-comic book day: Joss is the First and all of s8 is therefore nothing more than shadows and ghosts used to torment us.

Secondly one by eowyn315 re. Spuffy fans, perfectly illustrated by this very snaggable icon (the creator - as far as I know - wishes to go uncredited):



Anyway, it also helps to illustrate why I've decided to jump ships. When it comes to the comics, I've decided, I am shipping Spike/Connor. After all, in AtF they became BFFs and Angel christened them 'Hollywood's newest it-couple' all of which makes them pretty canon in my opinion. Plus, it seems as if Spike will escape s8 with his characterisation intact (WILL WONDERS NEVER CEASE?) and Connor clearly doesn't exist, which means that my ship is safe. :)

Same procedure as every month! (This isn't getting old. *g*)



(Youtube here w. music & stuff.)

Comments

[sueworld2003.livejournal.com]

Oh thats a great icon, and that Barrowman clip never gets old. Dance you silly old sod, dance! :D

[elisi]

That icon is like truth squared. :)

And Barrowman never fails to make me smile. ♥ I love that he is never less than 100% himself and utterly unapologetic about it.

[lynnenne]

Heeeee. Come over to the dark side. We're much happier here. *g*

and Connor clearly doesn't exist

Of everything wrong with Season 8, this is the single thing that bugs me the most.

[elisi]

Heeeee. Come over to the dark side. We're much happier here. *g*
LOL! I've always had a soft spot for them, to be honest. :)

Of everything wrong with Season 8, this is the single thing that bugs me the most.
Well it's at the heart of the problems with Angel. The center of Angel's life is Connor. Remove Connor - and everything that led to, and sprang from, his birth - and Angel is automatically OOC. It's elementary, really.

ETA: Plus, the way Cordy's been forgotten (apart from one nasty snide remark in a dream) in favour of the Bangel Twu Wuv is very annoying. Did Angel call his dragon Buffy? No he did not. When at his most vulnerable, and in excruciating pain, it was Cordy he needed. *glares crossly at s8*

[menomegirl.livejournal.com]

Cool icon. *g*

[elisi]

Rather. :)

[hello-spikey.livejournal.com]

Spike/Connor - when you absolutely MUST piss off Angel!

(And, really, we must.)

[elisi]

Oh poor, poor Angel...

(See in AtF he was endearingly pretty, and I love that.)

[hello-spikey.livejournal.com]

Pretty AND Petty is the Angel of choice!

[elisi]

Indeed.

[treadingthedark.livejournal.com]

Hee. Thanks. Love the icon. Seriously, this comic has even destroyed my Spangel fic enjoyment!

[elisi]

The icon is a thing of beauty. And re s8 then at least it's soon over!

[shipperx.livejournal.com]

I've taken on the analogy that Spike Fans = Spike, Joss = Buffy. Spike fans, like Spike, keep thinking that if we just stick around long enough and believe hard enough that one day Joss will give just a tiny bit of love in return. But Joss/Buffy always returns to the early seasons of 'glory' and Spike and Spike are always left wondering whether anything that happened since then actually mattered to anyone but us.

Joss = Buffy. "Does it have to mean something?"

[elisi]

Oh I can see that.

As it happens I like canon!Spuffy. I like the problems and the insecurities and the slow build and the backpedaling. I can understand it. s8 is incomprehensible.

[enisy.livejournal.com]

Haha, what a perfect analogy.

[jamalov29.livejournal.com]

I've snagged the icon on Lisa's journal this morning, and that Barrowman vid is just hilarious ( and appropriate !)

[elisi]

Barrowman dancing (in SHINY SHINY trousers) is the best thing ever. Just keep watching him, and you'll forget all about stupid comic books...

[aerintine.livejournal.com]

You know, I really love reading everyone's monthly comics reviews. I love the discussions, the predictions, the wankst.

And yet, I look forward to Shiny Barroman so much every month that he has become the thing I get most excited about on comics week :D.

[elisi]

You know, I really love reading everyone's monthly comics reviews. I love the discussions, the predictions, the wankst.
Can it get worse? Yes! Yes it can!

And yet, I look forward to Shiny Barroman so much every month that he has become the thing I get most excited about on comics week :D.
Awwwww, that's made my day! *beams*

[snickfic]

That is a pretty fabulous icon you have thar. Is it snaggable?

[elisi]

Sure. (Although which one are you talking about? This one is by jackaholic. The Joss-is-Lucy one is by Barb.)

[snickfic]

I meant the Joss-is-Lucy one. Is that snaggable?

[elisi]

Oh absolutely!

[snickfic]

Excellent. Thanks!