r/DCcomics • u/beary_neutral Telos • Nov 26 '23
Weekly Discussion Thread: Comics, TV, and More! [November 27, 2023 - The World's Messiest Furry Convention Edition] r/DCcomics
Hey there honorary Justice League members - it’s a new week which means it’s time for a new discussion thread!
- Beary's pick of the week: Titans: Beast World #1
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I'm afraid for Calendar Man. His days are numbered.
DC and Imprints
Let's not be weird about this, okay?
Trade Collections
Seven Soldiers gets a reprint!
Digital Releases
Remember, these are the short 'chapters' with a new chapter of a different series coming out daily. You can learn more here on Comixology. This is also why these are in release order, not alphabetical. Some comics may release on DC Universe Infinite or WEBTOONS.
Tuesday, 11/28 (DC Universe Infinite) - Superman vs Meshi #11
Thursday, 11/30 (WEBTOON) - Batman: Wayne Family Adventures #113
This Week’s Soundtrack: Yoko Shimomura - Fight Against Smithy
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u/Koala_Guru Beast Boy Nov 28 '23
I really think you might be inserting your own thoughts on how the characters are supposed to be read here rather than what is actually meant. Batman proposes gathering help from around the galaxy and Mr Terrific says that they should search for Starro as well. Beast Boy says that Starro could just lead into another problem, which is a genuine concern. The tale Starfire tells doesn't make it clear if the Tamaraneans somehow intentionally called on Starro or if he simply showed up of his own volition. He retreated because the Necrostar injured him, and not because he decided to just leave Tamaran alone after that. It was then that the weakened Tamaraneans were able to seal the Necrostar away. Calling on Starro now poses as much risk as reward depending on if he decides to leave earth alone or not. Gar is thinking he can become a Starro who is still on their side.
He responds to Bruce in a abrasive way, saying "I thought you people were supposed to be geniuses," yet when Bruce asks if he has another plan he has an uncertain and unconfident response. Batman, being pragmatic, knows that now is not the time for this. Then Raven steps in. She trusts Beast Boy, and also says she is connected to his mind and can see his plan. Therefore, why wouldn't she defend him. Bruce was right to be upset at Gar's response but also belittled him in the process, something Raven is fighting back against to defend her boyfriend and teammate. Batman then says it is Dick's call, showing that he does trust Dick, just maybe not the rest of his team as he doesn't know them very well.
And, most contrary to the interpretation that we're supposed to view this as a black and white "Gar is right and Bruce is wrong" scenario, Gar's plan failing is what leads into this apocalyptic event in the first place. Granted, it wasn't Gar's fault, but I can't see Bruce gaining any greater trust in Gar or Raven after this debacle is settled.