I think restorative nostalgia is the number one issue with comic book fans.
A fine distinction between two types of Nostalgia:
Reflective Nostalgia allows us to savor our memories but accepts that they are in the past
Restorative Nostalgia pushes back against the here and now, keeping us stuck trying to relive our glory days.
God League - The Justice League become the new gods of Earth to battle Darkseid but after defeating him they end up becoming violently hostile to regular criminals and humans who protest them.
Cyborg Superman - Superman wasn't killed by Doomsday instead he was taken in by Lex Corp and turned into a cyborg and later was bonded with Brainiac and now is a villain.
Deaths in the Family - Batman saves Jason Todd but ends up dying in the process, leaving Jason to start his own war on crime which causes Jason to become paranoid and violent and causes the deaths of several villains, cops, and innocent civilians.
Gold Flash - Thawne has killed Barry Allen and now is The "true" Flash
We could also go with Batman saves the Greysons, so Dick never becomes Robin.
I think restorative nostalgia is the number one issue with comic book fans.
A fine distinction between two types of Nostalgia:
Reflective Nostalgia allows us to savor our memories but accepts that they are in the past
Restorative Nostalgia pushes back against the here and now, keeping us stuck trying to relive our glory days.
But that means there is no Robin ever. This one good act has a dark turn. No Robin means no sidekick ever for Batman. Perhaps that causes him to go too dark, perhaps at a time when Robin would have saved him, Batman actually dies. Depending on how we want to take this storyline.
I think restorative nostalgia is the number one issue with comic book fans.
A fine distinction between two types of Nostalgia:
Reflective Nostalgia allows us to savor our memories but accepts that they are in the past
Restorative Nostalgia pushes back against the here and now, keeping us stuck trying to relive our glory days.
I was thinking on this one.
There is no Tim. He could die a Gang war meaningless death.
We could have a battle of the cowl between Jason and Dick. Maybe Azrael too.
Eventually the winner would face off against a League of Shadows raised Damian some years later as he comes to reclaim his father's mantle. That's just the good guys fighting too. What does a Joker who killed the Batman become next?
It could be a great story.
I think restorative nostalgia is the number one issue with comic book fans.
A fine distinction between two types of Nostalgia:
Reflective Nostalgia allows us to savor our memories but accepts that they are in the past
Restorative Nostalgia pushes back against the here and now, keeping us stuck trying to relive our glory days.
I think restorative nostalgia is the number one issue with comic book fans.
A fine distinction between two types of Nostalgia:
Reflective Nostalgia allows us to savor our memories but accepts that they are in the past
Restorative Nostalgia pushes back against the here and now, keeping us stuck trying to relive our glory days.
Thank you all for replies, cheered me up. The thread got off to a slow start and I must admit was disappointed, all this brilliant and really enjoyed reading people use their imagination. Got my favourites, but appreciate all posts. Thank you. Stay safe and stay positive. Here in UK classed as a key worker, so I am periodically out to work.
So, for the "Dark"/ inversion/ Earth-3 or whatever version of the Batman Who Laughs, the guy would've became Joker instead became a hero/vigilante named "The Grim Clown."
I think restorative nostalgia is the number one issue with comic book fans.
A fine distinction between two types of Nostalgia:
Reflective Nostalgia allows us to savor our memories but accepts that they are in the past
Restorative Nostalgia pushes back against the here and now, keeping us stuck trying to relive our glory days.
The Superman Who's Bald
It's the Dynamic Duo! Batman and Robin!... and Red Robin and Red Hood and Nightwing and Batwoman and Batgirl and Orphan and Spoiler and Bluebird and Lark and Gotham Girl and Talon and Batwing and Huntress and Azreal and Flamebird and Batcow?
Since when could just anybody do what we trained to do? It makes it all dumb instead of special. Like it doesn't matter anymore.
-Dick Grayson (Batman Inc.)
I think restorative nostalgia is the number one issue with comic book fans.
A fine distinction between two types of Nostalgia:
Reflective Nostalgia allows us to savor our memories but accepts that they are in the past
Restorative Nostalgia pushes back against the here and now, keeping us stuck trying to relive our glory days.
Hm, what if the Justice League was mostly the same, but Superman was gone and Ultraman was in his place, being brutal and petty as all get-out? Or alternately, what if Superman was the only hero on a Syndicate world?
"You know the deal, Metropolis. Treat people right or expect a visit from me."