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"Maybe he's that rare animal — the one real man every woman meet once in her lifetime..."Rorschach in Gotham has returned! You thought I forgot? Of course not, because you, the fans, demand this from me! (My mind boggles that I even have fans, too!) I've been very busy with school, but I have several other drawings still in the works and I'll upload them here when they're ready, so look out for those in the near future.
This is a Happy Lunar New Year and a Happy Valentine's Day (to both the singles and couples) this weekend. It was one of my first doodles for Rorschach in Gotham, cleaned it up with ink, stuck it in a sketch-book, forgot about it, discovered it again, came to hate it, shoved it in a different sketch-book, found it again, this time worse for wear, and wasn't as bad as I thought it was. Therefore, I coloured it and did a stupid background — for the people who complained about my lack of backgrounds in my last RiG artpiece. I'm a character animator, not a background artist! I can't do backgrounds to save my life, so I hope you're satisfied with this half-ass job. The dialogue is just an excerpt from a RiG episode in the works, discussing Rorschach's obsession with his journal. (This piece is dedicated to my good WatchFriends, *chattenoir889 and ~BerlinsGoneWhere ! Many huggles and snuggles to you!) Enjoy!
Medium - Photoshop, Micron, 4B graphite, Col-erase blue.
Rorschach, Catwoman © DC Comics.
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Thank you so very much! I really appreciate your kind words! And I'm really glad you liked this.
I'm a big fan of Catwoman, as well as Rorschach. Both Watchmen and Batman are DC Comics; even if Watchmen is an alternate universe, Gotham actually fits really well in this world. If the Keene Act (which illegalized superheroing) was passed, Gotham City, with the amount of masked heroes and villains they have, would be the very, very WORSE place to be in 1977; it would be "Hell on Earth" and I liked that idea. We know nothing about what Rorschach did between 1977 (after the Keene Act passed and the dissoluteness of the Crimebusters/Watchmen) to 1985 (the main events of the novel/film) other than the fact that he was still crimefighting. Gotham has always been described as "New York from 14th Street down -- the older buildings, more brick-and-mortar as opposed to steel-and-glass -- at eleven minutes past midnight on the coldest night in November." The Keene Act was passed to stop the police strike and anti-vigilante riots and, for the most part, it did; but Batman would never hang up the cape-and-cowl, so Gotham (because of what it represents) would most likely still have these riots and still have officers out on strike. Not only that, but the events of Death in the Family and The Killing Joke have happened. Robin (Jason Todd) is dead; Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) is raped and crippled; Gordon is out of commission; the mayor is out for Batman's head; the new district attorney is anti-Batman and brings the city council with him; the media is against him; the public is against him; crime goes on the rise when the major gangs/mobsters unify; the Joker is still at large; Batman's relationship with Nightwing (Dick Grayson), due to the death of Todd, becomes estranged; and it's not helped when Rorschach (who is #1 target for the FBI) hitches a ride on a train and enters Gotham and partners up with Catwoman. Poor Batsy's got his hands full. Of course, this is just the background. The core of "Rorschach in Gotham" is meant for something different:
Alan Moore created him as a "Batman" enigma. If Batman lived in the real world, he would be Rorschach! Rorschach IS "Batman WITHOUT ONE RULE." Also, each Bat-villain represents Batman in some way. I thought it would be interesting to see Rorschach in Batman's world, not only against Batman, but his villains primarily. Therefore, seeing him being pitted against some of Gotham's Rogues is an exploration of his character. Each character, from Catwoman to Joker, peels the layers of his personality, his psyche, his wants, his desires, and yes -- his fears! Rorschach in Gotham, at its heart, is a "character study," pure and simple. For example, with the Joker, he's about insanity; with Mad Hatter, it's dreams (with emphasis on his fantasies); with Scarecrow, fear (with emphasis on his childhood); with Catwoman, sexuality; Two-Face, duality; Riddler, pride; Poison Ivy, control, etc.
The reason I chose Catwoman as a partner-in-crime/justice is because Batman and Rorschach partnering up wouldn't work out; they would be at each other's throats in no time! Catwoman was the only one of the Batman Family that could tolerate Rorschach and his constant bullshit. She is antithesis of Batman and yet also his complete equal and, thus, Rorschach's as well. Catwoman represents a gray area in Batman's and, thus, Rorschach's otherwise black-and-white life, where the line between good and evil blurs, which I feel Rorschach needs to explore more (whether he likes it or not). She's kind of a female version of himself -- another dark creature that prowls the night. I like the strange but delicious sexual tension that rises between an ultra-sexual, flippantly playful Catwoman and a virginal, all-too-serious Rorschach. These two....they just made sense!
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WOW! You really know your craft and you really carefull think these things through 
Alot of people complain about the movies based off of Alan Moores comics and maybe its because I havnt read teh actual novels but they seem fine to me. I really loved V for Vendetta and I thinks its quite underated. Somethig tells me Watchmen is every bit as exellant.
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I recommend the Watchmen film and, yes, I also recommend the graphic novel as well. Rorschach does kick a lot of ass in the film, but there's a lot of depth to the character as well.
Yes, not all of Alan Moore's stories have been translated well into film, like From Hell and League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, but I enjoyed V for Vendetta, Watchmen, and the Justice League animated episode of "For the Man Who Has Everything" and are all wonderfully done.
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Wow, thanks for your long response and in explaining your story. Which makes me want to read what you have written besides just seeing the pictures, where can I go to read your stories? I could only find one, which is after the control of Ivy where Catwoman has him lying in a bed. But from what I read on your other drawings there is other stories written? Would love to read them wherever they are. And yes Catwoman and Rorschach would make a great team up, to bad they couldn't have gotten together permanently. I think she would be one character that could handle him, but Rorschach would also help her out as well I think. By the way, have you read about Catwoman getting a side kick? Don't know enough about catgirl to know rather I like her or not, but its different.
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Unfortunately, that episode isn't finished yet. I'm only about 1/3 of the way through. I started off writing the second/third episode, which is the Poison Ivy episode, first because it was the most planned out of all the early episodes. And I currently hit writer's block, which is highly frustrating. But I hope to get back on it soon. I know people are getting itchy. I'm a fast drawer, but a slow writer.
I'm glad you agree about the Rorschach-Catwoman team up would work. They're so much alike. She melts well with him, I feel. They'll meet up with each other again after Rorschach goes back to New York. She'll come to him next time. Since he practically camped out on her sofa while in Gotham, I'm curious to see the sleeping arrangements, if any, at Rorschach's.
Oh, god, don't remind me of Catgirl! I'm trying to purge her from my mind after I read about her. She doesn't need this kind of sidekick. I could barely tolerate Holly Robinson back in the day.
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Ah ok, I was wondering why I couldn't find anymore of your stories, lol. But please do let me know when you update as I will definitely read. But yea, as I said I love the idea of Catwoman and Rorschach, two of my favorite comic characters so its perfect. As to Catgirl, well haven't gotten to know her enough to know rather I like her to not. And Holly was alright, but mostly because she was a part of Selena's past before she became Catwoman and I found that cool. But yea, no one else should be Catwoman except maybe a daughter she had. Which she does! But yea I am a big fan of Rorschach, even have a roleplay going on with a Rorschach lol, who is really good as him, even with us going a little ooc. Though we are having it done when the Crimebusters have just started, so its awhile before Blair Rorche is killed, and if you have read the comic which I know you have The Comedian does state that Rorschach has changed after her death, and when Rorschach talks he speaks in a normal voice so he was not as crazy, and still Walter as well as Rorschach so he would have been capable(Maybe?) of a relationship with someone(Prepares for those who dislike the idea of him with anyone to attack her)But she dresses in a black bodysuit, it covers her completely, and she has a cat like mask and she joined The Crimebusters as Dan had seen her a few times fighting criminals and liked the way she fought and asked her to join. She partners up with Rorschach, and for a bit its 'bumpy' between them as he is uncomfortable around women, though not sure where it says he hates women? I never actually saw that written down, just that he is uncomfortable because of his mean mom(beats her up) But she is naturally a sweet person, and doesn't judge, and she's not slutty or seductive like. She's a bad ass fighter and nice to be around. So he finally becomes friends with her, and it goes from there. Hate me all you like, lol, its roleplaying after all.
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I love your drawings of Catwoman! I am a big fan of Catwoman, the comics, cartoon, movie, ect., and a big fan of Rorschach so the two of them together is perfect. Though not sure how he would feel learning she had been a prostitute before? If she told him that is. But either way I love the idea of them two teaming up.
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Thank you so very much! I really appreciate your kind words! I'm a big fan of Catwoman, as well as Rorschach. Both Watchmen and Batman are DC Comics; even if Watchmen is an alternate universe, Gotham actually fits really well in this world. If the Keene Act (which illegalized superheroing) was passed, Gotham City, with the amount of masked heroes and villains they have, would be the very, very WORSE place to be in 1977; it would be "Hell on Earth" and I liked that idea. We know nothing about what Rorschach did between 1977 (after the Keene Act passed and the dissoluteness of the Crimebusters/Watchmen) to 1985 (the main events of the novel/film) other than the fact that he was still crimefighting. Gotham has always been described as "New York from 14th Street down -- the older buildings, more brick-and-mortar as opposed to steel-and-glass -- at eleven minutes past midnight on the coldest night in November." The Keene Act was passed to stop the police strike and anti-vigilante riots and, for the most part, it did; but Batman would never hang up the cape-and-cowl, so Gotham (because of what it represents) would most likely still have these riots and still have officers out on strike. Not only that, but the events of Death in the Family and The Killing Joke have happened. Robin (Jason Todd) is dead; Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) is raped and crippled; Gordon is out of commission; the mayor is out for Batman's head; the new district attorney is anti-Batman and brings the city council with him; the media is against him; the public is against him; crime goes on the rise when the major gangs/mobsters unify; the Joker is still at large; Batman's relationship with Nightwing (Dick Grayson), due to the death of Todd, becomes estranged; and it's not helped when Rorschach (who is #1 target for the FBI) hitches a ride on a train and enters Gotham and partners up with Catwoman. Poor Batsy's got his hands full. Of course, this is just the background. The core of "Rorschach in Gotham" is meant for something different:
Alan Moore created him as a "Batman" enigma. If Batman lived in the real world, he would be Rorschach! Rorschach IS "Batman WITHOUT ONE RULE." Also, each Bat-villain represents Batman in some way. I thought it would be interesting to see Rorschach in Batman's world, not only against Batman, but his villains primarily. Therefore, seeing him being pitted against some of Gotham's Rogues is an exploration of his character. Each character, from Catwoman to Joker, peels the layers of his personality, his psyche, his wants, his desires, and yes -- his fears! Rorschach in Gotham, at its heart, is a "character study," pure and simple. For example, with the Joker, he's about insanity; with Mad Hatter, it's dreams (with emphasis on his fantasies); with Scarecrow, fear (with emphasis on his childhood); with Catwoman, sexuality; Two-Face, duality; Riddler, pride; Poison Ivy, control, etc.
The reason I chose Catwoman as a partner-in-crime/justice is because Batman and Rorschach partnering up wouldn't work out; they would be at each other's throats in no time! Catwoman was the only one of the Batman Family that could tolerate Rorschach and his constant bullshit. She is antithesis of Batman and yet also his complete equal and, thus, Rorschach's as well. Catwoman represents a gray area in Batman's and, thus, Rorschach's otherwise black-and-white life, where the line between good and evil blurs, which I feel Rorschach needs to explore more (whether he likes it or not). She's kind of a female version of himself -- another dark creature that prowls the night. I like the strange but delicious sexual tension that rises between an ultra-sexual, flippantly playful Catwoman and a virginal, all-too-serious Rorschach. These two....they just made sense!
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Quick Catwoman! Grab the book and throw it over here!
Yay! Know I'm new here, but I just love this! Make MORE!
... still wish I could get my hands on that Journal!
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I'm glad you liked this! It really means a lot to me! You can see the rest of the series (thus far) here: [link]
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Seen them and their brilliant! Especially love the 'Paging Batman' Laughed my ass off! Hilarious! Keep it up!
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Well, that's just how I see those characters meeting would do. They would HATE each other. Batman would be too weak because he doesn't kill, while Rorschach would be too brutal. They'd hate each other.
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okie they just look too damn cute! together xD
Ryarik: d'aaawwww ewe
Catwoman: x/3
Rorchach: >/>;; hmph *closes diary*
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Catwoman does love to tease Rorschach. I don't think she would do it so much if his reactions were so much fun to watch, lol!
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Have you read the fic teaser yet? I'd like to hear any opinions on it...
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Hurm. Please read descriptions before you fave, my friend: [link]
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okie read the darker letters .3.
wow i feel tierd reading xD;
i dont read much xDDD
still
interesting >3>
will read the rest later C:
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Thanks! Glad you like it!
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You're welcome. It really does reflect their relationship very well, I have to say.
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I try to keep them as in character as possible. Yeah, their relationship is atypical -- not quite friends, not quite enemies. But Rorschach's weird that way.
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And Catwoman is being Catwoman. Trying to be seductive, and probably a bit frustrated that Rorschach is entirely immune to it.
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Rorschach would probably say he's immune, but is NOT technically. He wouldn't banter back with her if he was immune.
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Plus, just because he won't admit he has feelings for her (later on), doesn't mean they aren't there. Although, it takes a while for his reaction to be anything but hostile.
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Exactly. That's how Rorschach is played in RiG. A lot of people make him out to be nigh invincible, but I think people forget that he's human with wants and desires, weaknesses and limitations. He won't admit he has feelings, but it doesn't mean they aren't there. He does show them, if only in subtle details. In the beginning, when Selina teased him, he gave her the silent treatment; it wasn't until later, when he gets a bit more comfortable or just happens to get used to her, that he begins bantering back.
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Selina was probably delighted just to get a response out of him.
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She probably wouldn't tease him so much if it wasn't soooo much fun to see him react and squirm.
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I have to agree with you on that.
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Catwoman's probably the only who could do without getting shoved off the building though.
You know what happened to the guy who was bothering Rorschach while dressed as a super-villain after all. He got thrown down an elevator shaft.
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Ahhhh, Captain Carnage, the masochist. Even though he never appears and is only mentioned in passing conversation, I simply LOVE the character. He amuses me. Hopefully, Catwoman will never receive the same fate as Captain Carnage.
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I agree. Rorschach in Gotham was planned to have a (sort of) happier ending last time we talked.
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It's....bittersweet. Eventually, he will have to leave and I'm going to cry just a little.
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Then there's the touching scene with Catwoman receiving Rorschach's hat. That will get some interesting reactions I think.
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Ah, yes, the epilogue... Yes, that will make me cry! I also think the ending where Selina reads his journal at the end, ending it ambiguously with whether she will let Adrian get away with it or not, should get a few interesting reactions. Whether good or bad, I'll have to see...
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The ending is so faithful to the original Watchmen ending that you're unlikely to get complaints from real Rorschach fans.
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That really means a lot. Hope people like this ending as much as you do.
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I can't see a reason that they won't.
Don't know who was worse of: Catwoman or Rorschach. Rorschach, for obvious reasons, and Catwoman because she probably figures that if she could have gotten Rorschach to stay in Gotham, things would have turned out better.
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She did try to convince (or tempt, really) Rorschach to stay just a while longer. Who knows what would have happened if he stayed... Poor things...
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Thanks! Glad you got a giggle from it!
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:3 Hope you do more Roro in Goatham
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Check out my "Rorschach in Gotham" folder in my gallery! There's a bunch in there. And I'm currently working on a few more pieces.
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Lol I did, can't wait~
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