Thursday Thread: What comic book character would you invent for yourself? 😂
I'll go first... 🦸♀️ ⚡️ 📚 ⚡️
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Hello, Lovelies!
How the hell are you?
So, in the spirit of escapism (and procrastination), I’ve been playing with Snapchat’s comic book filter, which has officially become my winter mood booster. And no, it’s not one of those gaudy, Marvel-esque filters that screams "blockbuster overload." This one turns you into a gritty, slightly sketchy Ed Brubaker/Sean Phillips noir character—a vibe I can totally get behind. Fiona Apple’s playing in the background of my imagination, and I’m 100% ready to solve moody crimes in a trench coat.
But let’s get to the important stuff: comic book alter egos. Terrified by LA’s relentless infernos, I technically should create some ember-extinguishing superhero. But given it’s so far outside my wheelhouse… I think it might be best to donate to the fire funds and stick with what I know…
Introducing Indie Press Girl:
She leaps tall deadlines in a single bound.
She typesets steamy romances and memoirs faster than a speeding bullet.
She edits plot holes with laser precision and still has time to argue about Oxford commas.
Oh, and she has an enviable collection of T-shirts (including the brand-new Empress Editions one I’m currently living for).
She may not fight fires, but she can turn an editorial disaster into a masterpiece in under a month. Take that, Superman.
Your turn: What’s your comic book character?
Is there a Bro’ligarch-inator in the house?
One who’s willing to take on the Wonder Twins—Musk and Thiel? Drop it in the comments and let’s assemble our own imaginary Justice League of Weirdos. 🚀
Oh, and a quick ethics poll—just curious.
Yours in papercuts - xoxo - gotham girl
PS - I am a human typo. Amnesty appreciated.
The Conversation Stopper. Able to summon the perfect comment to kill any lively conversation. Obscure wordplay and bizarre hypothetical scenarios are among my weapons.
I merely serve as the acquaintance and scribe to many superheroes who tell me their stories, and then I tell them to the world.