Catwoman: The Last Time

Hi Everyone,

I haven't posted for a while as things have been super busy! Now I finally have some downtime, I have written the first 7 pages of a quick Catwoman story. I have been working on a project with my own characters which has been great fun but it is also nice to write about the characters I grew up reading. It is all good practice!

Thanks for reading!
- Ellie x


Page 1


Panel 1: Catwoman running across Gotham city rooftops. From her waist up.
Caption: This is the last time I move like this.

Panel 2: Full body shot. Catwoman has a bag strapped across her, the head of a cat statue poking out.
Caption: The last time I take what I want, when I want.

Panel 3: Catwoman looking at a reflection of herself in a window.
Caption: The last time I wear the suit.

Panel 4: Catwoman leaping off the roof.
Caption: Well… The last time in Gotham at least.


Page 2


Panel 1: Catwoman landing on the roof of Town Hall.
Caption: I’ve grown bored of this city.

Panel 2: Average looking criminals spraying graffiti on a statue outside of Town Hall.
Caption: I’m tired of the common crooks who think they own these streets.

Panel 3: Catwoman punching one of the criminals, taking the other out with a back kick.
Caption: Luckily, right now, I’m here to remind them that they don't. That I do.

Panel 4: Catwoman standing over the taken down crooks. Hand on the head of the cat statue.
Caption:  I want to be where the excitement is. Where the fun is. Maybe even somewhere I can catch a tan for once.

Page 3

Panel 1: Catwoman using her whip to swing from a flag pole through a dodgy neighbourhood. 

Caption: I grew up on these dark, miserable streets. 

Panel 2: Catwoman swinging past a smashed in bus stop.

Caption:  When I was ten I slept at that bus stop.

Panel 3: Catwoman swinging past a closed museum. Broken windows, graffiti on walls.

Caption: When I was fifteen I stole my first piece of jewellery from a museum that used to be open on that corner.

Panel 4: Catwoman landing on top of a roof. Batsignal can be seen in the sky. 

Caption: Then, as I grew older, I made friends. I made enemies. And I met him. 

Panel 5: Catwoman looking up at the batsignal.

Caption: People know him as a vigilante. The Dark Knight. The Batman.

Panel 6: Catwoman turning away. 

Caption:  I just know him as a real pain. 

Page 4

Panel 1: Catwoman entering through her apartment window. A black cat is waiting for her.

Catwoman: Mama’s home baby. 

Panel 2: Catwoman taking off her mask with one hand, stroking the cat with the other.

Caption: I’m leaving Gotham and I’m going somewhere else. Anywhere else. 

Panel 3: Catwoman picking up her cat.  

Caption: Maybe I can spend some time volunteering at a cat shelter or something. Do some good for once. 

Panel 4: Catwoman looking over her shoulder at an open safe. Cash and jewels falling out.

Caption:  It’s not like I need to worry about money. At least I've got Gotham to thank for that.

Panel 5: Catwoman pulling a newspaper out from her letterbox. Headline reads: Batman Strikes Again!

Caption: I’m going to leave this city and go somewhere without any caped crusaders. 

Page 5

Panel 1: Catwoman has a tight grip on the newspaper, slightly startled by the crash. Looking over her shoulder.  Cat in sight.

SFX: Crash! 

Cat: Meow.

Catwoman: What the hell was that?

Panel 2: Catwoman pounces up to the ceiling.

Caption: It’s funny…

Panel 3: Catwoman pulls mask back over her face. 

Caption: I almost feel sorry for whoever thought they could just break in here. 

Panel 4: Catwoman is still stuck to the ceiling, Batgirl standing in a pile of glass next to a shattered window.

Catwoman: Batgirl?

Panel 5: Catwoman leaping down in front of Batgirl.

Caption: Great, a rodent. 

Batgirl: Selina! I am so glad you’re here! 

Panel 6: Catwoman pulling down mask, leaning casually against the wall. Batgirl still standing. 

Caption: This why I need to go somewhere without capes. 

Catwoman: Don’t act so surprised, this is my apartment after all. 

Page 6

Panel 1: Catwoman teasing Batgirl.

Catwoman: Please tell me you’re not here to sell me Girl Scout cookies. 

Batgirl: No. This is important.

Panel 2: Catwoman walking over to a side table which has a bucket of wine and glasses on top.

Catwoman: Good as I've ran out of milk. I’ll pour us some wine instead. 

Batgirl: This isn't a social visit. I want to make this quick. 

Panel 3: Catwoman taking a sip of wine. Batgirl looking concerned.

Caption: I have never seen Batgirl like this before. The tone of her voice is too sharp, too direct. I need to play this situation down. I don't need her thinking that I care. 

Catwoman: Something really is troubling you, isn't it dear? You better get to the point as you’re not exactly holding my interest right now. 

Panel 4: Close up on Batgirl. Her face through the mask is tired, worried. 

Batgirl: It’s Bruce. He’s been missing in action for at least a week.

Panel 5: Catwoman pretending not to care, Batgirl standing with crossed arms.

Caption: The great Batman missing? I wasn't expecting that. Play it cool Selina, Bruce can handle himself. 

Catwoman: And you’re telling me this now because?

Batgirl: I’ve looked everywhere for him but I don't know the streets half as well as you do. 

Panel 6: Catwoman has her back to Batgirl. 

Caption: Batgirl is going to ask me for my help. I know she is.  

Catwoman: If he’s still missing then you haven't looked hard enough. 

Batgirl: Are you going to help me or am I just wasting my time here? 

Page 7

Panel 1: Catwoman turning around, trying to reason with Batgirl. 

Caption: If I’m going to help, it will be on my terms. Not Batgirl’s. 

Catwoman: Listen kid, I know your heart is in the right place. But how do we even know if Bruce is in trouble? Maybe he doesn't want to be found. Maybe he just needs a vacation. 

Batgirl: Or maybe you’re just too wrapped up in yourself to help me find him. 

Panel 2: Catwoman scowling, Batgirl reaching into her utility belt.

Caption: I hate it but the Bat-brat is right. This is not my responsibility. This is not my fight. And I don't want it to be.

Catwoman: I think you better leave, I don't appreciate your tone.

Batgirl: If Bruce means anything to you, you’ll at least accept this. It's a tracker that determines his location according to where his utility belt is. 

Panel 3: Batgirl passing Catwoman a tracker. 

Catwoman: What am I supposed to do with it?

Batgirl: The belt is offline but I'm hoping Bruce will send a signal through when he can. 

Catwoman: Just drop it and go. 

Panel 3: Batgirl leaving through the shattered window. 

Batgirl: I’m already gone. 

Panel 4: Catwoman picking up the tracker Batgirl left for her. 

Caption: Damn it. I really hate that girl sometimes. 

Panel 5: Catwoman looking at the tracker in her hand. 

Caption: This is the last time I go out of my way for Bruce. For anyone in fact. 

Panel 6: Catwoman looking down at her apartment floor. 

Caption: The very last time.

Batgirl Holiday Special #1

Hi Everyone,

I have spent a bit of time in Florida this Christmas which has been great as I have managed to catch up on a lot of comic books and some comic book writing for practice. As I have recently read the new 52, Batgirl #1-40, I was inspired to write my own Batgirl story set at Christmas time.

In my special, Batgirl is trying to escape Gotham for a little bit and so she travels to Smallville to stay with Supergirl for the holidays. Even though Gotham has been quiet recently, Batgirl runs into Poison Ivy who is attacking a Christmas tree farm and Harley Quinn who has broken into a toy shop. I enjoyed writing the Harley Quinn part the most as I revealed that Harley knows exactly who Batgirl is and apologies for what happened to her on the Joker's behalf. When Batgirl finally makes it to Smallville, her and Supergirl go to a local arts and crafts place where Clayface is causing a whole lot of trouble.

Please look back at my previous blog posts to read three issues of an all-age Harley Quinn series! The link for #1 can be found here.

I hope you enjoy the read and please let me know what you think in the comments below! :)

Happy Holidays!

Ellie x

I sadly can't find who drew this wonderful piece of art but I love it!

Batgirl Holiday Special #1

Page 1 –Opening page. Batgirl in action. Little Barbara learning in the background.

1 – In captions across the page.

When I was little I learnt how to walk.

Then I learnt how to run.

To skip.

To dance.

To run.

To kick.

Then I got shot and all of that was taken away from me.

Page 2

1 – Flashback to implant surgery.  

In caption: Then I had an operation which gave me the chance to start all over.

 

2 – Barbara twilling from the chair.

In caption: I learnt how to walk again. To run again. To skip and dance and run and kick again.

 

3 – Batgirl swinging through city.

In caption: I’m even wearing my cape and cowl again and I love it. I love being Batgirl.  

 

4 – Barbara yawning ad stretching in room, Christmas tree in background.

In caption: But right now it’s Christmas and I’m tired. I am SO tired.

 

5 – Barbara looking out of window, Batsignal in sky.

In caption: Gotham won’t let me sleep and I really need a break. Bruce hates the holidays and so he will be pulling extra shifts as the Dark Knight to avoid the JLA Christmas parties and Alfred’s movie marathons.

 

6 – Commissioner Gordon at desk in police station.

In caption: My Dad is also working extra shifts to keep this city safe. I can’t remember the last time we spent Christmas day together.

 

7 – Barbara turning away from the window.

In caption: So I think Gotham can handle a few nights without me. Well at least I hope it can. I really need a winter getaway.  

 

8 – Barbara looking at a photo of her and Supergirl.

In caption: And I know just who to call.

 

 

Page 3
 

1 – Barbara dialling numbers on her bedside phone. Alarm says 03:59am.

Barbara: Hey Kara. It’s me. I know it’s late, or should I say early? Whatever, doesn’t matter. Can you talk?

 

2 – Supergirl punching a bad guy while answering mobile.

Supergirl: Sure. I’m not doing anything important. What’s up?

 

3 – Back to Bab’s bedroom.

Barbara: I was just wondering if I could please come and stay with you for a bit.

 

4 – Back to Supergirl who is now tying up the bad guy with tinsel to a lamppost.

Supergirl: Why? Is everything okay?

 

5 – Back to the bedroom.

Barbara: Oh yeah, everything is fine. I just really need a break and we haven’t seen each other in a while so I thought it could be fun.

 

6 – Supergirl flying away from the street.

Supergirl: Of course you can come stay. I’m at Ma and Pa Kent’s house. You know where that is right?

 

7 – Barbara getting out a suitcase, packing clothes.

Barbara: I’ll find it. Thanks Kara. See you soon!

 

 

Page 4

1 – Big panel, Batgirl on motorbike.

In caption: Gotham has been quiet recently. Strangely quiet. I thought I’d drive to Smallville in costume just in case anything bad came up. 

 

2 – Mutant vines growing up form forest.

In caption: Oh look, something bad just came up. Wonderful timing Gotham. Simply wonderful.

 

3 – Batgirl driving towards the forest.

In caption: Most people run away from danger. They don’t drive towards it. I guess that’s why they don’t wear a costume, lurk on top of building and hang out in caves.

 

4 – Close up on Batgirl’s face.

In caption: Non-crime fighters are missing out though. I get free cake at my local bakery when I show up in costume. After opening hours of course. I can’t let the good people of Gotham think that I put my life at risk all the time just for some free tasty treats.

 

Page 5

1 – Batgirl arriving at steel gates. A small hut selling Christmas trees is behind it. Mutant vines growing around the hut, squeezing it.

In caption: I think this might be the signature work of a Miss Pamela Isley. Also known as, Poison Ivy.

 

2 – Batgirl hopping the gate.

In caption: And I think I might know why she is here. This is a Christmas tree farm, a small family owned business. They grow trees, chop them down and sell them to other families for the holidays.

 

3 – Batgirl inspecting the mutant vine. Hand stroking it.

In caption: An eco-terrorist like Ivy might not find this as fun and festive as the rest of us Gothamites do.

 

4 – Vines grab Batgirl’s arm.

In caption: Damn it. I should really know by now to stay away from the thing that could kill me.

 

5 – Batgirl taking a batarang from her utility belt.

In caption: But like I said before, I don’t run away from danger.

 

6 – Batgirl cutting her arm free from the plant.

Batgirl: Ha!

Poison Ivy: Noooo! My baby!
 

Page 6

1 – Poison Ivy in full view. We see the back of Batgirl, she’s ready for action.

Poison Ivy: Batgirl. Leave now and I’ll try and overlook what you just did.

Batgirl: No can do, Ivy. The family who owns this farm needs to put food on their table and they’re not doing anything wrong. Not according to the law at least.

 

2 – Ivy looking angry.

Poison Ivy: You think I care about the law? You think I care about the family who allow these trees to be harvested and sold only for them to be dumped or burnt or sent to a chipper?

Batgirl: You should.

Poison Ivy: I don’t.

 

3 – Poison Ivy summoning plans to attack. Batgirl does a back flip.

Poison Ivy: Tonight I am protecting Mother Nature. I am not going to allow you to stand in my way.

Batgirl in caption: Ivy’s serious. Like deadly serious. I’m going to have to confuse her. Take her by surprise. Maybe talk a bit to distract her?

 

4 – Batgirl dropping smoke pellet.

Batgirl: Listen to me, from one red to another, I do get it. I love the environment. I recycle. I re-use stuff. I walk like everywhere.

In caption: I love being able to say that I walk. How cool is that?

 

5 – Batgirl jumping to the roof of the hut. Poison Ivy trying to see.

Batgirl: But it’s Christmas…

In caption: I’ve got one chance to take Ivy out.

 

6 – Batgirl glide kicking Ivy.

Batgirl: So stop being such a Grinch.

Ivy: Ugh!

 

Page 7

1 – Ivy unconscious.

In caption: I feel kinda bad about coming down so hard on Ivy but she didn’t give me much of a choice.   

 

2 – Batgirl handcuffing her to the steel gates.

In caption: I also don’t feel so great about leaving her handcuffed to the gate whilst she is unconscious.

 

3 – Batgirl using mobile to contact GCPD.

In caption: I’ve contacted the cops and hopefully they will get here in no time so I’ve got to go. I’m not really in the mood to stick around and make small talk.

 

4 – Batgirl driving away on bike as a GCPD car pulls up. Lights flashing.

In caption: I didn’t get a Christmas card from a single officer this year.

 

5 – Batgirl back on an open road. Gotham City in site.

In caption: Okay Babs. You’ve got a clear road ahead of you. You can probably get to Smallville in about an hour as long as –

 

6 – Boom coming from the City.

In caption: Aw hell.

 

Page 8

 

1 – Batgirl driving under a sign which says ‘Gotham City’. Next to it is an exit sign to ‘Smallville’.

In caption: Well it looks like I am being re-routed again.

 

2 – Batgirl driving around a street corner.

In caption: I can see smoke coming from what I think is a toy shop? ‘Build-A-Bot’ to be specific. My Dad used to take me and my brother here when we were kids on our birthdays. It was great.

 

3 – Parking up outside of the toy shop.

In caption: So I am pretty ticked off that someone decided to break into it. Tonight of all nights.

 

4 – Batgirl inspecting the slightly open door. Smoke coming from the handle.

In caption: It looks like a controlled explosive was used to open the door. That explains the smoke.

 

5 – Batgirl pausing. Delaying her entry.

In caption: I’m reluctant to go in. It’s like a trip down memory lane which I am definitely not ready for. Not since my brother was well… you know. I thought I killed him. I really thought I crossed that line. The line that Bruce set in solid stone. That Dick, Tim and I all abide by.

 

6 – Flashback to when Batgirl was with Huntress and Black Canary. Happy that her brother was still alive.

In caption: Then when I found out James was still alive I was happy. I didn’t have to look in the mirror and see a murderer anymore. I hadn’t sunk to his level.

 

7 – Batgirl looking down.

In caption: But I was also scared. Scared of the unknown. I have no idea where James is. I’ve set up my computer to alert me on any sightings but so far there’s been nothing. 

 

8 – Batgirl looking through the toy shop’s open door.

In caption: I wonder if he could be in this building. Trying to remind me of our childhood together. Trying to make me feel guilty about what I did. And I do. But James won’t understand that.

 

Page 9

 

1 – Batgirl running in.

In caption: If James is in here then I am ready. When you’re Batgirl, you have to be ready.

 

2 – Batgirl sneaking past a huge teddy bear.

In caption: You also have to expect the unexpected.

 

3 – Batgirl being hit with a mallet.

Batgirl: Ahh.

 

4 – Batgirl on the floor.

In caption: I hate to say it but I didn’t expect that. Neither did my cowl. I don’t know if I can take another hit like that.

 

5 – Harley in classic costume on top of a tall doll house on display. Harley is holding the mallet.

Harley Quinn: Bratgirl! What’cha doin’ here?

Batgirl: That’s funny.

 

6 – Batgirl leaping up.

In caption: It’s not James. Thank God it’s not James. But Harley Quinn is here and I really hate clowns. Especially her on-again, off-again boyfriend. The Joker.

Batgirl: I was going to ask you the exact same thing.

Page 10

 

1 – Batgirl throwing punches.
In caption: I have to separate myself from this situation. Harley is not the Joker.

Harley: Ouch!

 

2 – Similar to panel 1.
In caption: When I worked more closely with Batman I used to feel sorry for Harley.

Harley: Hey – that hurts. Stop it!

 

3 – Batgirl stopping herself.
In caption: Now I am treating her just as the Joker did. Damn it.
Batgirl: I’m sorry. I need to learn to talk first and throw punches later.

Harley: Too right.

 

4 – Batgirl helping Harley up off the ground.
Harley: I’m just doin’ an innocent bit of Christmas shoppin’.

Batgirl: You hit me over the head with a mallet. Plus the store is shut, you can’t go ‘shopping’ after hours.

 

5 – Harley poking her tongue out at Batgirl.
Harley: Then why do I see ya sneak into that bakery in the early hours of the morning for some cake, huh?

Batgirl: That’s different. You’re not meant to know about that.

Page 11

 

1 – Batgirl looking at Harley who is hugging her toy robot.

Batgirl: Look, Harley. I’ll cut you a deal. If you leave some cash on the counter for your toys and a little bit extra for the broken door, I’ll let you go. Okay?

Harley: Really? Do ya mean it?

 

2 – Batgirl smiling.
Batgirl: I do but if you ever tell anyone I will absolutely deny it.

 

3 – Harley hugging Batgirl.
Harley: Yipee! I take back almost every mean word I’ve ever said about ya.

 

4 – Batgirl about to leave.
Harley: Wait. I also need to apologise.

Batgirl: For what? Breaking into the toy shop?

 

5 – Harley looking sad.
Harley: Well yeah and somethin’ else. When I was with the Joker he told me everythin’. His plans. What he did… what I think he did to ya.

Batgirl: To me?

In caption: There’s no way. There’s no way Harley can know exactly what her psycho ex did to me.

 

6 – Batgirl listening carefully. Harley telling her story.

Harley: I used to be a physiatrist which means I’m smart. Three years ago Mr J… I mean the Joker, shot a girl. She was about your age. She’s the Commish’s kid. Then you, Batgirl, disappeared and the B-Man really went to town on the Joker.

In caption: Harley knows. She knows who I am.

 

7 – Harley still explaining. Batgirl looking shocked.

Harley: That means that Bats took it personally, right? When I heard about what puddin’… I mean the Joker did, I felt sorry for the kid. I kept track on her progress and as soon as I heard she was all better, Batgirl was back. Coincidence? I think not!

In caption: I can’t believe Harley knows.

 

8 – Harley putting cash on the counter.

Harley: So if I’m right, which ya don’t have to confirm or deny, I’m sorry for what the Joker did. Barbara sounds like a good kid.

Batgirl: Yes. Yes she is.

 

Page 12

1 – Harley strapping on roller blades. Batgirl standing back.

Harley: So I’m glad she’s all good and thanks for lettin’ me go. Mr Freeze is about to start a snow storm and I don’t wanna miss it.

Batgirl: A snow storm? Should I be worried about that?

2 – Harley biting her lip, knowing she said too much.

Harley: Um… no?

Batgirl: If you’re sure.

In caption: I’m going to let Batman deal with that.

 

3 – Harley skating away on pavement, Batgirl back on bike.

Harley: See ya cutie! Ya secret is safe with me.

Batgirl: Stay out of trouble Harley. I mean it. Next time I won’t let you go.

 

4 – Batgirl finally taking the Smallville exit.

In caption: I actually believe that Harley is going to keep what she knows about me a secret. Otherwise she would have told everyone by now.  

Page 13

 

1 – Sign showing Smallville is closer.

In caption: It’s been such a crazy night. I am so glad to be getting away from Gotham.

 

2 – Batgirl pulling into Ma and Pa Kent’s farm.

In caption: Even if it is in the middle of nowhere.  

 

3 – Batgirl knocking on the Kent’s door.
In caption: I was meant to be here ages ago. I hope I’m not waking anyone up.

 

4 – Clark Kent opens the door.
In caption: Ahh Superman! Superman is here? Of course he is, this is his home and it’s Christmas.

Clark: Hello Barbara. Kara told me we were expecting you.

Batgirl: He-hey Superman.

 

5 – Clark has the door wide open. Batgirl walking in.

Clark: It’s just Clark here. Don’t worry about what they call me when I’m in the cape.

Batgirl: I’m sorry. I don’t know why but I just wasn’t expecting to see you here.

 

6 – Clark and Batgirl sitting down.
In caption: I can’t believe I’m sitting down on Superman’s sofa. This is crazy!

Clark: I try and make it home whenever I can and Christmas is a time for family. Speaking of which, did Bruce send you here? Is he playing the part of a detective and trying to figure out what I’m getting him for Christmas?

 

7 – Close up on Batgirl looking a little embarrassed.

Batgirl: Um, no, I just wanted to get away from Gotham for a little bit. I haven’t actually got anything for Bruce myself. Do you two swap presents?

 

8 – Close up on Clark. Calm, happy.

Clark: Every year. I’m not surprised he keeps that a secret though.  

 

Page 14

1 – Kara running down the stairs in PJS.

Kara: Babs! You’re here.

 

2 – Kara hugging Batgirl.

Kara: I’m hoping you’ve got a spare change of clothes and you’re not going to be in costume all holiday.

Batgirl: Don’t worry, I’ve got stuff in my case.

 

3 – Kara taking Batgirl’s bags.

Kara: Come on, you can change in my room. We’ll talk to you later Kal-El.

 

4 – Batgirl and Kara going up the stairs.

Batgirl: Are you sure everyone is okay with me staying here? I don’t want to intrude.

Kara: Absolutely, the more the merrier. Martian Manhunter once stayed here for Christmas. That was pretty cool.

 

Page 15

 1 – Up in Supergirl’s room. Batgirl now as Barbara.

Kara: So what do you want to do while you’re here in Smallville?

 

2 – Barbara brushing her hair.

Barbara: I guess I haven’t really thought about that. I am just so relieved to get out of Gotham. I literally can’t go anywhere without running into trouble. I had to stop both Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn on my way here. 

Kara: Living in the city must have some pretty great benefits though, right? I love Smallville but sometimes it just feels a little too small, you know?

 

3 – Barbara sitting down, talking to Kara.

Barbara: I guess the grass is always greener, huh? Have you got any plans for the next few days?

Kara: Just one. There’s this pottery place where you can shape, design and paint a pot. I thought I might make my Christmas presents there. I know Ma and Pa will love it.  

 

4 – Barbara grinning.

Barbara: That sounds perfect. I am totally up for doing that!

 

Page 16 – Barbara and Kara are facing a monstrous sized Clayface at the pottery place.

 

1 – In captions:

I take it back. I am totally not up for doing this.

Why is Clayface here in Smallville?

Trust Gotham to follow me here.

 

 

Page 17

1 – Flashback to a few minutes ago. Barbara and Kara spinning clay to make pots.

In caption: Just a little while ago Kara and I were crafting our pots out of clay.

 

2 – Focus on the clay being spun.

In caption: Little did we know that the clay we were using actually belonged to Clayface!

 

3 – Angry looking Clayface.

In caption: And he didn’t seem happy about being used for arts and crafts. Not even just a little bit.

 

4 – Back to present. Similar to page 16.

In caption: So here I am, on my winter vacation with one of my best friends and we are about to go head to head with another bad guy. And we left our costumes at home. Great.

 

5 – Barbara discussing tactics with Kara.

Barbara: Kara, there are lots of people here including kids. We can’t risk you freezing Clayface and making him fall back. He could make the whole building collapse. So let me deal with Clayface while you get as many people as you can out of here. Good plan?

Kara: Good plan. As soon as this building is empty I’m coming back to help.

Barbara: Deal.  

Page 18

1 – Kara rushing to help people. Barbara staying put.

In caption: I’m lucky to have Kara on my side. Without her here I wouldn’t know how I could save everyone and take down Clayface at the same time.

 

2 – Close up on Barbara’s determined face.

In caption: I’ve got to think now. Really think. Think about how Clayface got here. Think about why he is attacking this place and most importantly think about how I can stop him.

 

3 – Clayface smashing up the room.

Batman would have a plan by now but he’s not here. I’m here. I can do this. So instead of thinking about what Bruce would do, I’m going to think…

Clayface: Aren’t you going to run from me red head?

 

4 – Clayface still smashing.   

In caption: What would Batgirl do?

Barbara: I’m not scared of you.

 

5 – Barbara looking at the pottery wheel.

In caption: I think I’ve got a plan.  

Clayface: You should be.

Page 19

 

1 – Barbara grabs a pottery wheel and holds it up like a shield. Clayface grabs the plate. His arm gets caught and twisted.

In caption: The only good thing about Clayface attacking us here is that there are so many potential weapons surrounding us. Our best bet is to use the pottery wheels to take Clayface apart, piece by piece.

Clayface: My arm!

 

2 – Barbara pulls the plate away with Clayface’s arm attached to it.

Barbara: Kara! Freeze it!

 

3 – Kara freezes Clayface’s arm in a block of ice.

Kara: I really hope this plan of yours will work.

Barbara: It will!

 

4 – Clayface using his single arm to smash the ground. Barbara dodging.

In caption: We’ve slowed him down but just by a little bit. We have to keep going. He seems so confident. I hate that.

Clayface: I’m going to get you girlies.

 

5 – Barbara using a pottery wheel to take off his other arm.

In caption: Thankfully, I’m confident too.

Barbara: Are you really sure about that? Because you’re two arms down so far.

Clayface: Argh.

 

6 – Barbara grabbing onto a piece of rope that is hanging from the ceiling.
In caption: This will work. My plan is going to work.

Barbara: And now presenting to you my most grand piece of artwork yet…

 

Page 20

 

1 – Barbara kicking the remains of Clayface onto a large pottery wheel.

In caption: This is awesome.

Barbara: Which I’d like to call…

 

2 – Pottery wheel turned on. Clayface being spun around.
In caption: Totally awesome.

Barbara: Festive Face of Clay.

 

3 – Pottery wheel stops. Clayface spun into a pot. 
Barbara: Would you mind doing the honours by heating up the pottery wheel for me?

Kara: My pleasure.

 

4 – Kara uses her heat vision to set Clayface’s mould.
In caption: We did it.

Kara: All done.

Barbara: Thanks.

 

5 – Barbara dusting off. The pottery place is wrecked.
In caption: We just took on Clayface and we won.

Kara: So do we stick around and help tidy up?

Barbara: If we were in costume then yes but I think it’s too risky for us to stay right now. People might start speculating.

 

6 – Kara picking up Barbara who is holding Clayface and they fly through a hole in the roof.

In caption: This is the best Christmas ever. Thank you Smallville!

Kara: What are we going to do with Clayface now?

Barbara: I owe an old friend a Christmas present and I think something handmade like this may be just right.  

 

Page 21 – In the Batcave.

 

1 – Alfred approaching Bruce who is in his full Batman costume, sitting at the computer.

Alfred: Master Bruce, a special delivery has just arrived for you from Miss Gordon. There was quite the humorous note attached which I took the liberty to read. It argued that if Superman can give you a Christmas gift then so can she.

 

2 – Batman looking at the pot in Alfred’s hands.

Batman: … Is that Clayface?

 

3 – Alfred passing the pot to Bruce.

Alfred: Oh I do say.

Clayface: Bah humbug.

 

Thanks for reading!

Batman Adventures #12 New Variant

Hi Everyone,

This is just a quick blog post to showcase the upcoming Wizard World Comic Con box Batman Adventures #12 variant! The cover is also available in black and white.

 

Batman Adventures #12 is now a very expensive comic as it features Harley Quinn's first appearance in comic books. 

The original cover is shown below!

 

Harley was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm for the Batman Adventures episode - Joker's Favour. 

Thanks for reading,

- Ellie ♦️♣️♥️♠️

A Harley Quinn For All-Ages #3

Hi Everyone,

This blog post will feature my most recent all-age Harley Quinn (DC Comics) comic book transcript. In this story Poison Ivy leaves Harley Quinn with a very special plant that can send anyone who touches it into a deep sleep. After Harley's dream was disturbed she does what Ivy warns her not to do and touches the plant which sends her into dreamland. This comic features a tribute to the Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland.

I hope you enjoy!

Please check out #1 here.
Please check out #2 here.

Page 1

1 – Harley lying on the sofa watching cartoons. Poison Ivy dressed in a trench coat, floppy hat and sunglasses. Ivy is getting ready to leave for the day.

In Caption: Poison Ivy’s nursery for plants. The new home to Harley Quinn *see issue two.

Ivy: Harley, today is a very important day for me.

Harley: Ooh what’s happenin’, red?

 

2 – Harley sitting up straight. Ivy opening up the door.

Ivy: I am attending a flower convention at the Gotham City greenhouse. I have had tickets for a while so I can steal all of these beautiful and rare flowers.

Harley: Boring! Why are you all dressed up like that for it?

 

3 – Ivy pointing to the window.

Ivy: Have you not seen the weather outside?

 

4 – Close up on the window. Weather is dark, raining.

Ivy: I don’t mind the rain but when I have to be somewhere, I want to get there dry.

 

5 – Harley running up to Ivy.

Harley: But what am I gonna do with you gone and nowhere to go? I’m gonna be all by my lonesome.

Page 2

1 – Ivy closing the door and stepping closer to Harley.

Ivy: Is watching TV not enough for you?

Harley: Nuh-uh.

 

2 – Ivy picking up a potted plant and showing it to Harley.

Ivy: Fine. I’ve got a little job to keep you busy then.

Harley: Ooh what is it?

 

3 – Ivy and Harley both looking down at the potted plant.

Ivy: This is my new baby. It’s still very small and needs a lot of water to help it grow.

Harley: Can’t I just stick it outside in the rain for a while? That’ll do it.

 

4 – Ivy giving evils to Harley.

Ivy: No!

 

5 – Close up to the potted plant. You can still see Ivy’s green gloves wrapped around it to show Ivy is holding it still.

Ivy: This plant requires water which has been enhanced by my super-special, super-secret serum. Once every hour, I need you to feed this little darling.

Page 3

1 – Harley taking the plant from Ivy.

Harley: Sounds simple enough.

 

2 – Ivy giving the plant a little kiss.

Ivy: You have to be very careful not to actually touch the plant though. Contact with any of its leaves or branches will leave you in a deep sleep. It doesn’t affect me though because I’m Poison Ivy.

 

3 – Harley looking intrigued.

Harley: Hmm okay, I get it. I won’t let ya down.

 

4 – Ivy leaving through the front door, waving good bye to Harley.

Ivy: I trust you. Now I’ll see you later, Harl’.

Harley: Later, red!

Page 4

 

1 – Harley examining the plant carefully.

Harley in thought: Like I believe this little thing could send me into a deep sleep. Ha! It’s hardly the spinnin’ wheel from Sleepin’ Beauty.

 

2 – Harley watering the plant.

Harley: La la la la la.

Plant: Yum!

 

3 – Harley watching TV with the plant next to her on the sofa.

Harley: Hahahaha!

Plant: Chuckles.

 

4 – Harley snoozing on the sofa. A thought bubble illustrates Harley’s dream which shows her getting married to the Joker.

Harley talking in her sleep: I do, Mr. J.

 

5 – Alarm bell rings next to Harley on a coffee table.

SFX from the alarm: Bzzzzz.

Harley: Ahhh! I’m awake. I’m awake. Stupid alarm clock.

 

6 – Harley rubbing her eyes.

Harley: I was havin’ such a good dream as well. I wish I could go back to sleep for a lil’ bit.

 

Page 5

 

1 – Harley looking over at the plant.

Harley: I think I know a way to get me back to sleep.

 

2 – Harley touching a leaf on the plant.

Harley: I’m not gonna pick one of your leaves lil’buddy. I just need ya to send me back to sleep for a bit.

 

3 – Harley standing up.

Harley: I don’t feel sleepy at all!

 

4 – Harley starting to feel dizzy.

Harley: Wait a sec’. Maybe I do.

 

5 – Harley falls onto the sofa. The plants effects are working.

Harley: Zzzzz.

 

6 – Panel black. Harley falling.

Harley: Ahhhh.

 

Page 6

 

1 – Harley has fallen on a yellow brick road. She is still wearing her costume but over it is Dorothy’s dress.

Harley: Where am I?

 

2 – Harley looks up and around. One of her hyenas is in a basket next to her acting as Toto.

Harley: Bud?

 

3 – Harley standing up with the basket in hand. All around her is munchkin land.

Harley: Well Bud, it doesn’t look like we’re in Gotham anymore.

 

4 – Harley standing next to a house with Batgirl’s boots under.

Harley: Looks like Batgirl finally got what was comin’ to her. Ha!

 

5 – Harley looking down at Bud.

Harley: Looks like we’ve got to get outta here before someone blames us for this mess.

 

6 – Ivy dressed as Glinda is approaching Harley from behind.

Ivy as Glinda: Wait!

Harley: Too late.

Page 7

 

1 – Harley turning around.

Harley: Ivy? Is that you?

Ivy: No. I am Glinda, the good witch.

 

2 – Harley looking confused.

Harley: O-kay.

Ivy: Thank you for destroying the Wicked Witch of the East. Now our town is safe once again.

 

3 – Harley looking around and munchkins made out of plants are surrounding her.

Ivy: Thanks to you these little munchkins will live long lives.

Harley: Oh gee, that’s great. I’m lookin’ to get home somehow. Do you know a way back to our place, red?

 

4 – Ivy pointing down the yellow brick road.

Ivy: I only know the way to the Emerald Castle. If you follow the yellow brick road there is a wizard who can help get you home.

Harley: Thanks Ivy!  

 

5 – Harley skipping down the yellow brick road and Bud running after her.

Harley: I’m thinkin’ that touching that plant wasn’t the best idea. Now we’ve gotta find a way home before the real Poison Ivy gets back!

Bud: Woof!

Page 8

 

1 – Harley coming across the Scarecrow who is tied on a wooden frame at the end of the pathway.

Harley: It’s Professor Crane again! Maybe I should cut him down this time. *see issue one.

 

2 – Scarecrow looking sad. Harley standing next to him.

Scarecrow: Hello Harley.

Harley: Aw don’t look so sad prof! I’ll get’cha down from there. Bud, chew through the rope.

 

3 – Bud chewing the rope that is trying up the Scarecrow.

SFX: Nibbles.

 

4 – Scarecrow jumping down from the wooden frame, finally free.

Scarecrow: I’m finally free! Thank you my dear.

Harley: No sweat. Mr. S.

 

5 – Scarecrow sighing. Harley comforting.

Scarecrow: I’ve been hanging up on display for so long I think I’ve lost my brain. I can’t remember how to make my ghastly fear gas anymore.

Harley: That’s terrible! No man should be without his fear gas.

 

6 – Harley having a light bulb idea. Scarecrow happy.

Harley: Say, I’ve got an idea! Why don’t you come with me to see the wizard? He’s helpin’ me get home and I’m sure he’ll help you find your brain.

Scarecrow: A little adventure with you Miss Quinn sounds delightful, especially if I get my brain back.

7 – Harley and Scarecrow linked arm in arm, skipping down the yellow brick road.

Page 9

 

1 – Harley and Scarecrow pointing to the distance.

Harley: There’s some poor sucker over there!

Scarecrow: Let’s go take a look.

 

2 – Harley and Scarecrow move over to Mr Freeze who is frozen. Harley knocking on his helmet.

Harley: Hello? Anybody home?

Scarecrow: It’s Victor Fries. His suit seems to be on some kind of lockdown mode.

 

3 – Scarecrow picking up an oil can. Harley hugging the frozen Mr Freeze.

Harley: That’s great, Scarecrow. You play with a rusty old oil can while I try and warm this fella up.

Scarecrow: Move out of the way, I’ve got an idea.

 

4 – Harley stepping aside, Scarecrow feeding oil to Mr Freeze’s suit.

Scarecrow: I am hoping this will reanimate his suit so Victor can start moving again.

Harley: Ooh!

 

5 – Mr Freeze moves his arm.

Mr Freeze as Tin Man: Hello.

Scarecrow: It worked!

Harley: Ahhh!

 

6 – Mr Freeze is up and running. Scarecrow and Harley

Mr Freeze: Has anybody seen my wife, Nora? Without her my heart remains frozen.

Harley: Aww we’ll help you find your wife. I love love!

Scarecrow: Join us on our quest for home and a brain.

 

7 – Mr Freeze, Scarecrow and Harley now all linked by the arm skipping down the path.

Mr Freeze: Okay, let go.

Page 10

 

1 – Bud running ahead of Harley, Scarecrow and Freeze. Catwoman lurking in the trees unseen.

Harley: Bud, don’t go running off! Bad doggy!

Bud: Woof.

 

2 – Catwoman pouncing down in front of Bud. Her claws are out. 

Catwoman as the Cowardly Lion: Meow.

Harley: Hey! Get away from my puppy!

 

3 – Catwoman looking startled.

Catwoman: Peo-people? Ahhh.

 

4 – Catwoman runs to hide behind a tree, still visible.

Harley: I can still see you! Get outta here you lousy cat.

Scarecrow: Don’t be mean Harley, you can tell she is scared.

 

5 – Scarecrow approaching the tree.

Scarecrow: We are not here to scare you. What’s your name?

Catwoman: I am too cowardly to give my name.

 

6 – Harley getting annoyed.

Harley: Sheesh! C’mon girl, get a grip.

Catwoman: Hiss.

 

7 – Mr Freeze reasoning with Catwoman.

Mr Freeze: We are on a quest to find a home, a brain and a heart. If you come with us you might also find a bit of courage.

Catwoman: O-Okay.

8 – Harley, Scarecrow, Mr Freeze and Catwoman all skipping down the yellow brick road with Bud.

Harley: She’s really gotta come with? Fine.

Page 11

 

1 – The group are at the Emerald City castle’s door. Catwoman is hiding behind Mr Freeze.

Harley: So um, do we just knock?

Scarecrow: I’m not sure.

Catwoman: Hide me.

 

2 – The door opens.

Harley: I guess we just go inside.

Bud: Woof?

 

3 – The group walk in and see the grand wizard standing there.

Wizard: Who dares disturb the great and all-powerful wizard?

Harley: That’ll be me, Harley Quinn.

 

4 – Focus on the group. Mr Freeze fake coughing.

Mr Freeze: A-hem.

Harley: Oh right. I’m also with the Scarecrow, Mr Freeze, Catwoman and my little hyena, Bud. I don’t know where Lou is but I’m sure he’ll pop up somewhere.

Wizard: Why are you all here?

Page 12

 

1 – Zoom in on Harley Quinn.

Harley: I need to get back to my home in Gotham before my bossy roommate gets there first.

 

2 – Zoom in on Scarecrow.

Scarecrow: I am looking for my brain as I have forgotten how to make my fear gas.

 

3 – Zoom in on Mr Freeze.

Mr Freeze: I am looking for my wife, Nora. Without her I have no heart.

 

4– Zoom in on Catwoman.

Catwoman: And I-I have lost my co-courage.

 

5 – Bud sniffing around the wizard.

Wizard: I am not here to help all the peasants that come my way.

Harley: We’re not peasants! Take that back!

 

6 – Bud angrily bites the wizard’s leg.

Bud: Grrr.

Wizard: Owww!

Page 13

1 – The wizard’s leg turns into clay. Everyone looking disgusted.

Harley: Eww.

Scarecrow: The wizard’s leg has turned into clay.

 

2 – Suddenly the wizard turns into Clayface!

Harley: Hey, don’t I know you?

Catwoman: It’s Clayface!

Scarecrow: He was impersonating the wizard.

Mr Freeze: Get him!

 

3 – Clayface making a clay fence around himself.

Clayface: Wait! Wait! I can still help you.

Harley: How?

 

4 – Clayface looking at Scarecrow.

Clayface: You’re looking for your brain, right? Well you don’t need to as you’ve already demonstrated to yourself and others that you are clever. You helped unlock Mr Freeze’s suit using a rusty old oil can. Not everyone is smart enough to do that.

Scarecrow: That’s true. I think I now remember the fear gas formula!

 

5 – Clayface looking at Mr Freeze.

Clayface: Mr Freeze, you have shown that even without your wife you have a heart. You helped give Catwoman the courage to come with you on your adventure.

Mr Freeze: I guess.

 

6 – Clayface looking at Catwoman.

Clayface: Catwoman, you are one of the bravest people the world has ever seen. You destroyed Batgirl and saved munchkin land from her wickedness.

Harley: I thought that might have been me when I landed.

Clayface: No, it was Catwoman. She is a hero.

Page 14

1 – Clayface looking at Harley and Bud.

Clayface: Now, Harley. It was very simple for you to get home all along. All you have to do is tap your shoes together and you will be teleported back into the real world. Are you ready?

 

2 – Harley looking down at her shoes.

Harley: Sure, like that’s gonna work. Ha! I guess I’ll give it a go though.

 

3 – Harley’s black shoe taps against her red shoe.

SFX: Tap, tap, tap.

 

4 – Once again the panel is black and Harley is falling.

Harley: Here we go again.

 

5 – Harley lands on a chair with a thud. Instead of her Dorothy dress she is now wearing an Alice in Wonderland dress over her costume. She is no longer wearing anything on her head so her blonde bunches are showing.

Harley: This isn’t home! That stupid Clayface tricked me.

 

6 – Harley turning her head to look around.

Harley: I wonder where I am.

Page 15

 

1 – The Mad Hatter is sitting opposite Harley on the table.

Mad Hatter: Why Alice, you’re in Wonderland.

 

2 – Harley looking down at her new dress.

Harley: Alice? I’m called Harley!

 

3 – Mad Hatter jumping up on the table.

Mad Hatter: No, I know you’re Alice. I’ve been waiting for you to join this little tea party for a while now. Oh well, the best guests always show up late!

 

4 – Harley face palming herself.

Harley: I don’t think you understand me. My name is Harley. Harley Quinn. H-A-R-L-E-Y!

 

5 – Harley keeping the Mad Hatter at arm’s length.

Harley: Even if you don’t know who I am, I know you are. The Mad Hatter! Me and Mr. J. once saw you around Gotham. Didn’t like you then, don’t like you know.

 

6 – Harley kicks the Mad Hatter who goes flying in the air.

SFX: Pow!

Page 16

 

1 – Harley starts running from the Mad Hatter’s tea party.

Harley: I’ve got to get outta here. It’s crazier than Gotham!

 

2 – Catwoman comes down from the trees. Her costume is pink and blue striped.

Catwoman as Cheshire Cat: Hello Harley.

Harley: Catwoman? I thought you were meant to be the cowardly lion! What are you doin’ in this story?

 

3 – Catwoman licking her paw.

Catwoman: There’s nothing cowardly about this pussy cat.

 

4 – Catwoman putting her arm around Harley.

Catwoman: So have you worked out how to get out of Wonderland yet?

Harley: No but I will. Got any ideas?

 

5 – Catwoman disappearing.

Catwoman: Find the rabbit hole.

Page 17

 

1 – Catwoman has disappeared and Harley is standing there alone.

Harley: The rabit hole? Hmm.

 

2 – Baby Doll runs past dressed as the white rabbit.

Baby Doll: Hee hee hee. I’m late for a very important date with my Crocky-poo.

 

3 – Harley chasing after Baby Doll.

Harley: Hey! Hey, Baby Doll! Wait up!

 

4 – Baby Doll turns to Harley.

Baby Doll: I’m not Baby Doll! I’m the White Rabbit.

 

5 – Harley levelling down to Baby Doll’s height.

Harley: Well that’s great for me as you must know where the rabbit hole is that will get me outta this joint.

 

6 – Baby Doll hitting Harley with a carrot stick.

Baby Doll: I’m not telling you where the rabbit hole is. You just wanna hurt Killer Croc like everybody else does.

Page 18

1 – Baby Doll starts to run again while Harley has cartoon carrots whizzing around her head.

Baby Doll: Bye bye!

 

2 – Harley grabs Baby Doll by her bunny tail.

Harley: Not so fast ya little scamp.

 

3 – Harley looking Baby Doll in the eyes.

Harley: I don’t want to know where the rabbit hole is to hurt Killer Croc. I know you love him and he’s my friend. I just wanna get back to Gotham.

Baby Doll: You mean it?

 

4 – Harley with hand on chest.

Harley: I swear!

Baby Doll: Well, okay then. The rabbit hole is just behind you. It’s hidden by a Gotham City sewage drain cover.

 

5 – Harley looks around and sees the drain cover.

Harley: Ooh I see it! Thanks Baby Doll, you’re the greatest!

Page 19

 

1 – Harley opens the drain and looks down.

Harley: Here goes nothin’.

 

2 – Harley jumps into the hole.

Harley: Gotham, here I come!

 

3 – Harley is falling down the rabbit hole. On the walls of the hole you see pictures of Joker, Poison Ivy and Batman.

Harley: Eeek.

 

4 – Harley opens her eyes on Ivy’s sofa.

Harley: I’m home!

 

5 – Harley jumping up and down with joy.

Harley: Yay, yay, yay! I love this sofa, I love this TV, I love this rug!

 

6 – Harley pulling a blanket over the plant which is on the sofa.

Harley: I don’t love this plant!

Page 20

1 – Harley sitting back down on the sofa.

Harley: Phew! What a dream. I better not say anythin’ to Ivy about it as I don’t want a lecture.

 

2 – Ivy stepping through the front door.

Ivy: Harley, I’m home!

Harley: Welcome back, red.

 

3 – Harley hugging Ivy.

Harley: How was the plant convention?

Ivy: It was good, I got the plants I wanted.

 

4 – Ivy showing Harley the different bags she stole full of plants.

Harley: Please tell me ya haven’t brought home any more of the same plant that I had to watch today.

 

5 – Ivy curious. Harley, nervous.

Ivy: No, why?

Harley: No reason.

Page 21

1 – Ivy with hands on hips. Harley grinning.

Harley: Heh, heh.

 

2 – Same as panel 1.

Ivy: You touched it, didn’t you?

 

3 – Harley pretending to be shocked.

Harley: Are you accusing me of touching the plant ya specifically told me not to touch?

Ivy: Yes.

 

4 – Harley with arms up in air.

Harley: I have never been so insulted in my entire life! We’re best friends, I would never dream about doin’ anything you didn’t want me to do.

 

5 – Ivy with one eyebrow raised.

Ivy: Okay. I trust you.

Page 22

 

1 – Ivy hanging up her coat. Harley looking relieved. Sofa with plant under blanket in sight.

Ivy: Can you tell me one thing though, why is my precious plant underneath a blanket on the sofa?

 

2 – Harley panicked.

Harley: Okay, okay! I admit it! I touched the stupid plant and then I got stuck in dreamland and I only just woke up before you got back and I am so sorry! I’ll never do anything like that again!

 

3 – Ivy removing the blanket from the plant.

Ivy: Yes you will and you know what…

Harley: What?

 

4 – Ivy putting the plant back on the table.

Ivy: That’s what makes our friendship so interesting.

Harley: Aww, red.

 

5 – Harley and Ivy Hi-5.

The End

Thanks for reading! Please leave any thoughts in the comment box! :)

- Ellie x