X-Men TAS End Credits (Pryde of the X-Men Style!)

 

Something quick and for the heck of it, especially being a fan of animation and comics, especially being a fan of the X-Men.

Wolverine: "Let's go, bub!"

An Eggplant, Dragon, Warrior, TV, and Magician! - RIP Michael Donovan

This just in!

Legendary Canadian voice actor and director, Michael Donovan, has died on March 4th 2026 (but his death was announced 5 months later). He was 72 years old.

Just like most of the great voice actors from the Great White North, Donovan had a heck of a career, especially in the world of voice acting, especially in anime and western animation. He was best known for such characters as Eggplant Wizard from Captain N: The Game Master, Billy Lee from Double Dragon, Conan from Conan the Adventurer, Wolf Bronski from Exosquad, Wes Weasely from Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Phong and Mike the TV (my favorite character) from ReBoot, Guile and Zangief from Street Fighter: The Animated Series, Sage Date and Cye Mouri from Ronin Warriors (Yoroiden Samurai Troopers), Ace Cooper from The Magician, Genesix and Cook from The Bots Master, Gray Hulk from numerous Incredible Hulk media, including the 1996 animated series and Hulk video games, Sabretooth from X-Men: Evolution, and El Rey from ¡Mucha Lucha!.

No info in how he died. But, let us remember him for making the 90s so awesome, especially for this long time fan of cartoons, whether as a crazy villain, eccentric side character or a brave and stoic hero, Michael Donovan deserves a place among the greats in the world of voice acting. Godspeed, Mike.

(TAPS plays)

Michael David Donovan
(June 12, 1953 – March 4, 2026)

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Mike Donovan's great career: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Donovan

Holding Out for a Hero and Surviving Dinosaurs! RIP Bonnie Tyler and Sam Neill

This just in!

Famed Welch singer Bonnie Tyler died on July 8th 2026 from complications from perforated intestine. She was 75 years old. Tyler, real name Gaynor Sullivan, with her distinct husky voice, was best known for songs like Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero (the latter was used in any capacity in movies like Footloose and Short Circuit 2, and arrangements in movies like Shrek 2 performed by Elizabeth Saunders (Fairy Godmother) and became the anthem of those with steel-willed determination to fight on, no matter the odds).

And from the world of music and into the movies. New Zealand actor Sam Neill died on July 13th 2026 from multiple health problems despite being cancer-free since 2022. He was 78 years old. Born of Irish and New Zealand descent, Neill appeared in such movies as Sleeping Dogs (1977), My Brilliant Career (1979), The Final Conflict (1981), Possession (1981), Evil Angels (1988), Dead Calm (1989), Death in Brunswick (1990), The Hunt for Red October (1990), The Piano (1993), In the Mouth of Madness (1994), Event Horizon (1997), The Dish (2000) and Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016). However, he was best known for playing the paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant from the Jurassic Park series.

I'm sorry I couldn't do any eulogies on these two, but remembering their performances have shaped our childhood, especially with bangers that get our blood pumping and learning about dinosaurs while not getting eaten by them.

Godspeed you too. May the better angels guide you to peace.

(TAPS plays)

Gaynor Sullivan (Bonnie Tyler)
(June 8, 1951 - July 8th 2026)

Sir Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill 
(September 14, 1947 - July 13th 2026)

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Their Wikipedia pages of their lives and careers:

Bonnie Tyler: Bonnie Tyler - Wikipedia
Sam Neill: Sam Neill - Wikipedia

My First Fandub!

 

BEHOLD!! My first fandub I have ever produced. This one is a dub of the Modern MoGal short, "Furry Fury", where Wendy Barclay, newly changed wolf pup daughter of her mother, Jennifer Barclay, the Werewolf Mom, along with Wendy's elementary school friends, Aella, the Amazon in training, and Carmilla, the poised vampire girl, enjoy a game of tag but with a supernatural twist. Although she initially came to watch her daughter, just to make sure she doesn't lose control and don't go feral, Jennifer got more what she bargained for, when Wendy and her friends outwit the Werewolf Mom with their unique supernatural talents while playing tag.

Modern MoGal created by: Han Yang (shepherd0821)

Voice Characterization: Trina Deuhart (Admiral Trina) as Jennifer Barclay, Wendy Barclay, Aella, and Carmilla

Delilah and Pooch: The Story So Far... (A Tribute to Sensory VA Audios)

 

Behold! My video tribute to Delilah and Pooch and the entire Sensory Audio Universe itself, dedicated to Ashley (Sensory VA Audios), and it's a belated birthday present to her. Enjoy! ❤️🐺🌕

#asmr #SensoryVAaudios #DelilahAndPooch #werewolf #romance #love #SouthernBelleXWerewolfListener #Tribute #birthday

Mermay 2026 - Lori Valintine from Vackser Academy!

 

The lovely siren bimbo of Vackser Academy, Lori, as a mermaid!

Behold! In honor of Mermay this year, I present to you our lovely siren bimbo from Vackser Academy, Ms. Loriline Valintine! ❤️

I know, technically, she is a siren, and completely different from their mermaid brethren. But I thought I could draw this in honor of this one month we celebrate mermaids or fictional characters as mermaids, especially someone as sweet and kind as Lori. 😊

"Happy Mermay, Sweetness!" 🧜‍♀️ ❤️❤️❤️ 🧜‍♀️

Shout out to: Ash (Sensory VA Audios)

Sugar, Spice, and Everything (not so) Nice! - The loss of a tough guy, a loving professor, and a purple haired ninja!

In the wake of Ted Turner's passing, three more people have been taken from us, these people are the ones who made our lives awesome through movies, cartoons and video games. Let's talk about it.

Tough guy character actor Donald Gibb passed away on May 12, 2026. He was 71 years old. In movies and television, he portrayed a toughie, either being a bodyguard or henchman to a villain or some random biker punk, but he is best known for his two iconic roles, as both Frederick “Ogre” Palowaski from the Revenge of the Nerds movies, and as Ray Jackson from the Jean-Claude Van Damme martial arts hit, Bloodsport. Gibb died from complications from throat cancer. Cancer, why it had to be cancer? At least, he is reunited with Robert Carradine aka Louis Skolnick.

Next, veteran voice actor, Tom Kane, has passed away on May 18, 2026. He was 64 years old. Kane was best known for such roles as Professor Utonium and HIM from The Powerpuff Girls, Magneto from Wolverine and the X-Men and in Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Mr. Herriman from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends and as Yoda for most of the Star Wars franchise, specifically Star Wars: The Clone Wars, succeeding from Frank Oz. He died from complications from that stroke he got on November 2020. Those who knew him at the time of Powerpuff Girls and Foster's did tributes to him, especially Cathy Cavadini, Tara Strong and E.G. Daily (Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup) pay their respects to the man who gave the girls sugar, spice and everything nice (and with a side of Chemical X).

Finally, from the movies and animation to the world of gaming, specifically fighting games. Japanese voice actress Wakana Yamazaki passed away on April 18, 2026. He was 61 years old (and died too young). A voice actress who worked with Aoni Production, Yamazaki was best known for playing characters such as Ran Mouri from Detective Conan (Case Closed), the youngest Spectre Sister, Koan from the original Sailor Moon anime, and most of all, the purple-haired kunoichi, Ayane from the Dead or Alive series. She was getting some treatment for a chronic disease she was dealing with, but succumb to it when she died.

These three will truly be missed. At least, they made my childhood and my nostalgia last forever. Godspeed to these brave souls.

Donald Richard Gibb
(August 4, 1954 – May 12, 2026)

Thomas Kane Roberts
(April 15, 1962 – May 18, 2026) 

Wakana Yamazaki (山崎 和佳奈)
(March 21, 1965 – April 18, 2026)

If you want to know more about their careers, you can look them up Wikipedia. Thank you.

Donald Gibb - Wikipedia

Tom Kane - Wikipedia

Wakana Yamazaki - Wikipedia

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Billionaire Ted.....RIP!

The news struck the world like lightning on a sunny and cool day. Famous Billionaire Ted Turner, Former Owner of WCW, The Atlanta Braves, And The Turner Networks, has died. He was 87

Yeah, that's it. I'm Really no good with Eulogies. So, here's a bunch of things that Ted Turner was best known for: 

- Turner Broadcasting System (TBS): The Super Station! Turner's very first major venture.

- The Atlanta Braves: Billionaire Ted's Baseball Team.

- World Championship Wrestling (WCW): The Top Competitor to the World Wrestling Federation in the 80's and 90's.

- CNN: The 1st Ever 24 Hour News Network. It's trash now, but back in the day it was mostly fair. Home of Larry King Live! 

- Captain Planet: Many don't know this, but Turner was a Co-Creator of the Show itself. 

- Turner Network Television (TNT): Billionaire Ted's Secondary TV Network. Home of WCW Monday Nitro and other stuff.

- Cartoon Network: The 1st ever Network dedicated to Cartoons. CN is trash now, but from 1992 - 2005, this Network was Great.

- Turner Classic Movies (TCM): A Network dedicated to Classic Movies.       

In Early 1996, The WWF, who were in a rivalry with Turner's WCW, parodied Turner in their "Billionaire Ted" Skits. Turner found them amusing, according to Eric Bischoff.   

So.. Here's to you, Ted Turner and all of the great things that you've given to us. May you rest in peace. 

To learn more about Billionaire Ted, please visit his Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Turner

RIP

Robert Edward "Ted" Turner III

Nov 19th, 1938 – May 6th, 2026. 

Jason's Gallery - Delilah and Growlithe: Loyal Affection!

 

Despite having nightmare about her current predicament as a werewolf, our lovely Southern Belle is in good company with her newfound Growlithe companion, "Bark". This puppy Pokémon's licks are as strong as its strong flames within its heart, that will cut the darkness within Delilah. Keep on howlin'!

Here is this next wonderful fanart I have made with our lovely Southern Belle Delilah! Only this time, being a fan of Pokémon, I give her another loyal pet besides Barron and Duchess, and it's none other than the fire puppy, Growlithe. Just like my last two drawings, this one was inspired by the anecdote from the last Delilah and Pooch episode, "Comforting your Southern Belle after a Nightmare", regarding a dog named "Bark" in her stories about her past life with her family when they were alive (and Bark would be a cute name for Growlithe here 😊). And why did I pick Growlithe, you ask? Like any other pet, especially her cat, Barron, Growlithe is loyal to a fault, and a cute, cuddly mutt besides her beloved Pooch. I may not be a big Pokémon fan like Ash, but at least I got good taste, especially of knowing some Pokémon and their roles for their trainers, and so much more. ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥

Just hope her cat, Barron doesn't get jealous, though.

Shout out Ash (‪Sensory VA Audios‬), no relation to the other Ash, Ash Ketchum, that is! lol ❤️😊

Anime Jason Q&A Preview!

 

As my comeback continues, I need to get reacquainted with old friends like my buddy, Stefan here, and meet new friends on the way, so I decided to do a Q&A session. If you have any questions, especially on my hobbies, leave your questions at the comment session. However, I wrote down some rules and guidelines on your delivery of said questions on the aforementioned comments section, as well. Please respect them and follow them wisely. That being said, ask away. Once I have enough questions, I will answer in a follow-up. Until then, stay vigilant and stay frosty, my friends.

Saraba da (Farewell) for now! 

I LIVE!!! My comeback on YouTube!

 

Behold! My first video on YouTube in a long, long time. It is called "Front and Center Once More! Return of the Animation Crusader!", which chronicles my past experiences here on YouTube, from its early beginnings to the Viacom lawsuit in 2005 which deprive innocent users of their creative freedom regardless of Fair Use, and into my planned future in this as an aspiring artist, writer and voice actor, especially relying on other social media sites like DeviantArt and Discord, trying to be a part of the online community, especially supporting content creators like Sensory VA Audios, among others. I know one video won't give me lots of likes and comments, but like I said, this is just the beginning. Until next time, stay frosty, my friends!

Saraba da (Farewell), for now!

Remember that Word: Discipline! - Remembering James Tolkan

Attention Slackers!

Character actor James Tolkan has died on March 26th, 2026. He was 94 years old.

Tolkan, who we know him, as the small bald guy with a short fuse (and sometime armed with a shotgun), was best known for playing Mr. Strickland, along with his ancestor, Marshall James Strickland in the Back to the Future Trilogy and as CDR Tom "Stinger" Jardian from Top Gun, who reminds us that "our egos can't write checks our bodies can't cash". He also appeared in other movies like Dick Tracy, Problem Child 2, and as Detective Lubic in the live action Masters of the Universe movie.

Did I forget he wields a shotgun in the movies and in some shows, like the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air episode "Day Damn One", in a dream sequence, when he took out a shotgun and shoots Will, after learning of the Alumni desk was ruined (but it was all a dream)?

Anyway, long story short, despite his curmudgeon attitude, at least he was hard on us, giving us "nickels worth" of free advice to better ourselves in the future. I hope what he taught us, in his own hardheaded, stubborn nature, has taught us slackers that we have full potential and we will press on, no matter how hard life can be.

Godspeed, Mr. Tolkan. And yes, we will remember that word...Discipline. Why do good people have to leave us while the slackers get away scot-free anyway? 

Here is Mr. Tolkan's profile on Wikipedia to know the rest of his life and career: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Tolkan

James Stuart Tolkan
(June 20, 1931 - March 26, 2026)

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The Man, The Myth, The Legend - Chuck Norris!

No words can describe what I am feeling right now. Being born in the 1980s, I was drawn towards action and everything with me is action, and aside from the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and Jean-Claude Van Damme, no one fits that category of an action star than the one and only, Chuck Norris.

Chuck Norris, the same guy who fought against Bruce Lee in Way of the Dragon. The same man who fought against terrorists in movies like The Delta Force and Invasion U.S.A.. The man who saved POWs in Vietnam in Missing in Action. The man who, just like Mr. T, had his own cartoon series, but didn't last longer like the former did. The man who became a Texas Ranger and fought crime with his bare hands, and befriended every guest star in every episode, including the future Sailor Venus, Cherami Leigh, defended the Undertaker from suffering the same fate from Yokozuna, and gave Vince Vaughan and the Average Joes their second wind against Global Gym Cobras in Dodgeball.

And just like he did for a young boy in Sidekicks, we dreamed of fighting alongside Chuck Norris, not just because he's a martial artist, but an everyman who won't throw hands unless he does so against bullies or villains who hurt those in grave danger. And I thought he would live forever, but not even a great man like him will eventually fall by the hand of Shinigami himself. 

So, brothers and sisters, let us remember the man, myth and legend, not as a meme machine in later years, but a strong everyman fighter, who stands up for the little guy, like me. 

Here's to you, Chuck! Thanks for all the awesome memories, past, present and future. Hope one day, they can live by your example of defending yourself and those weaker against bullies and all around bad people. Godspeed, good sir. Be at peace, brave Texas Ranger.

(TAPS plays)

Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris
(March 10, 1940 – March 19, 2026)

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I'm sorry for the lack of posting, aside from this and my fanart I posted the other day. Let's just say I have gone through a crisis of my own making. All will be explained on my next blog. So stay tuned. Until next time, stay frost and resist modern attitudes.

Saraba da (Farewell)...for now

Sparing with Christ Now! The Death Of The Legendary, Chuck Norris!

I- I have no words. The Retro Rebellion is very saddened at the recent loss of one of the Greatest Men Ever - The Legendary Chuck Norris.

He was hospitalized after a Medical Emergency in Hawaii. He was 86.

I have absolutely no words. I'm just too Shocked right now. Hopefully, Jason will bring you a better eulogy. 

We lost a Great Martial Artist, a Great Actor, A Great American Patriot, and a Great Man. He's sparring with Jesus now.

Rest in Peace, Legend. We will All miss you.

For More Info about this Great Guy go here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Norris

RIP.
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris
3/10/1940 - 3/19/2026

Jason's Gallery: St. Patrick's Day Edition - Jason and M'gann: Devoted Trust

 

The Animation Crusader, and his loyal and devoted sisterly figure, M'gann M'orzz!

Jason: "I don't know, M'gann. I wanted to help people, but every time I do so, it blows up in my face, like always. I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself, especially through my art and writing, but the content creators I meet, they just don't acknowledge me, and I don't want to bug them all the time, resulting in a permanent ban from their community. Am I really a bad person?"

M'gann: "No, Jason, you are not. You have a good heart, and a kind soul, and will always help those in need. Content creators, just like voice actors, need their space to breath when it comes to their work and you need to respect that. Just because they don't want to be friends with you, doesn't mean they won't accept you. Parasocial relationships are not like real friendships. You just got to respect their boundaries, but that doesn't mean you stop supporting their work. As long as you don't overstep that boundary, especially not pushing every unsolicited DMs to them without permission, they will eventually see your true worth. Until that day comes, your self-worth is most important. And that's why I like you so much. You are very special, Jason. Never forget it!"

Jason: "Thanks, M'gann. You are always wise beyond your years, even for a Martian. 

M'gann: "The strong bonds between two species, are always infinite."

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My very special St. Patrick's Day drawing of my fictional self, Anime Jason, and one of my favorite characters, M'gann M'orzz aka Miss Martian, who I see as an older sister figure, always comforting me through times of crisis.

Have a happy and stable St. Patrick's Day, everybody!

Long Live the King of Nerds! - RIP Robert Carradine

This just in.

Renown actor, Robert Carradine, has died on February 23rd, 2026. He was 71 years old.

The half-brother of David Carradine of Kung-Fu fame, other than playing Lizzie McGuire's dad, he was best known for being Louis Skolnick from the Revenge of the Nerds films. Through Louis Skolnick, he made nerds cool, in more ways than one.

Carradine died after a bout with Bipolar Disorder, as his death was ruled a suicide.

Long live the King of Nerds! Be at peace, good sir (Skolnick laugh!).

More info of Robert Carradine's life and career on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Carradine

Robert Reed Carradine
(March 24, 1954 - February 23, 2026)

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"DAY LIGHT COME AND ME WANNA GO HOME! KEVIN!!" RIP Catherine O'Hara

Beloved actress and screenwriter, Catherine O'Hara, as passed away on January 30th, 2026. She was 71 years old.

O'Hara has a long standing time on TV and the movies, but she is best known for roles like Delia Deetz from Beetlejuice, which made the song, Day-O, extremely popular, among others, Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas, and as Kate McCallister in both Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, where she was best know for just one word, "KEVIN!!", which was ironic, since she did a Capital One commercial with the "other" Kevin, comedian Kevin Hart around the holidays a couple of years ago.

O'Hara died from a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer as the underlying cause.

Day light come and YOU wanna go home. Godspeed, sweet Catherine. Be at peace, mother of Kevin. 

Here is the link to her profile on Wikipedia for more info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_O%27Hara

Catherine Anne O'Hara
(March 4, 1954 -January 30, 2026)

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Character Study - Terry McGinnis (Batman Beyond)

 

"You're pretty strong, for some clown who thinks he's Batman."

"I AM BATMAN!!"

Welcome back, Toonsters!

And it's time once again for another dossier of a fictional character. And this time around, we are going beyond, way beyond in the future of Neo Gotham, for we talk about the main character of Batman Beyond. Presenting to you the future Batman himself, Terry McGinnis.

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Origins: To understand how Terry became Batman in the future, we have to go back, to the very beginning.

Long ago, back when Gotham City was still modern, Bruce Wayne, who was getting older, continues protecting the city as Batman, but wearing a new capeless high-tech suit. On one of his patrols, Batman tries to save a kidnapped heiress from a bunch of thugs, but in the ensuing fight, he suffered a heart attack. While convulsing with pain, one of the thugs beat up Batman, forcing him to use a gun from one of the beaten thugs, causing him to run off, but only to be captured by the police. Because of his old age, combined with breaking his secrete oaf to not use guns (which was a constant reminder of how his parents died long ago), Bruce Wayne gave up being Batman. And without Batman, Gotham City eventually succumb to crime and corruption moreso than ever.

Fast forward to the year 2039, where Gotham City was rechristened as Neo Gotham, where the city of old is beneath the new, taller, and futuristic buildings. Despite its new look, and advancing technology, Neo Gotham's problems were the same as old Gotham City, where crime and corruption became the law of the land. And this is where we meet Terry McGinnis, a teenage student with a chip on his shoulder, but with a good heart. During his date with his girlfriend, Dana Tan (after his estranged father, Warren McGinnis grounded him because of his earlier actions at school earlier with Nelson Nash, but left anyway), he, Dana and their other friends at high school, where harassed by the street gang known as the Jokerz, named after the Joker himself (more on him later). The Jokerz rudely flirting with Dana, but Terry, who doesn't tolerate bullies, stood up against them, which ultimately lead into a chase throughout Neo Gotham, until they ended up at stately Wayne Manor. Just as Terry was going to get the "Punchline", a now elderly Bruce Wayne, who has become a recluse to this point, stands up for the teen. Despite his old age, and with a cane, no less, old man Bruce, with Terry's assistance, send the Jokerz away. After the fight, Bruce suffers a mild heart attack, and Terry took him back to Wayne Manor and give him his heart medicine. As Bruce sleeps soundly after taking his medicine, just as Terry was going to make his leave, he saw a bat inside the clock, which he opened, inadvertently revealing the entrance to the Batcave. From there, Terry learned that old man Bruce was Batman. Just as his curiosity peaked, Bruce, now wide awake, kicks Terry out. Shrugging it off like it was no big deal, Terry returns home, knowing that his father would ground him again. However, upon returning home, it was a crime scene, Terry's mother, Mary (who was separated from Warren for marital reasons), informs her son that Warren was killed by the Jokerz. Heartbroken, Terry blames himself for his own negligence, because he will never get a chance to reconcile with his father, because the last thing he remembered before he died was their argument earlier. Later, as he was cleaning out his father's stuff, he stumbled across a disc hidden inside the picture frame. As he inserted the disc into his laptop, he discovered something very serious. It revealed that Warren uncovered a plot involving nerve gas, created by Wayne-Powers, the company formerly known as Wayne Enterprises, after industrialist, Derek Powers merged his company with the aforementioned Wayne Enterprises. With this revelation, Terry heads back to Wayne Manor and shows the disc to old man Bruce. Terry tried to convince Bruce to stop Powers as Batman, but he refuses, knowing that he is long since retired, and wants him send the disc to the police despite Terry's protest, stating that the police is "cozy with Powers. With no other choice, Terry heads to give the disc to the police, he was stopped by Derek Powers and his bodyguard, Mr. Fixx, demanding the disc back, but he refused. As Powers and Fixx tried to take the disc by force, Terry fends them off and ran off. With all other options exhausted, Terry quietly headed back to the Batcave and took the new hi-tech Batsuit, much to old man Bruce's dismay, and went after Powers. As he was ease dropping on the conversation between Powers and Mr. Fixx regarding the nerve gas and planning to sell it to rogue countries for profit, they revealed to him that it was Powers, through Mr. Fixx, who killed his father and hid the crime, pretending it was a Jokerz hit. After learning the truth of Warren McGinnis' death, Terry was stopped by some armed soldiers hired by Powers, but, despite his inexperience with the Batsuit, Terry had the upper hand until old man Bruce, who contacted him through the communicator in the cowl, mobilized the suit with a fail safe, ensuring those who stole the suit won't be moving. As Terry was immobilized, the soldiers were beating him down, while Bruce sits in silence, letting them nearly killing Terry. Through Terry's pleas, and struggling with his conscience, Bruce relents and turns off the fail safe and Terry got his second wind and fended off the soldiers until Bruce guided him to a safety area, where he threatened to use the fail safe again, and planning to leave it on longer. However, Terry reminded him how he lost his parents long ago, and tells to give him a chance to get back at the ones who killed his father. Against better judgment, Bruce lets Terry take care of business, wishing him luck. Terry caught up with his father's killers, and the ensuring fight, Powers was hit by the very nerve gas he created which almost killed (but he survived later, after radiation removed the effects of the gas, turning him into the villain, Blight). As he caught up with Mr. Fixx, was overpowered by the villain, but Terry beat him back causing him and the other canisters of nerve gas to be sunk in the bottom of the ocean. The next morning, Terry, awaken by his mother, Mary, gets a visit from old man Bruce, who offers him a job to be his part-time assistant. Without hesitation, Terry accepts Bruce's offer to be his assistant, which will be the cover for Terry's new role as the new Batman. And with Bruce Wayne guiding him, while regaining come semblance of his mission to save Neo Gotham, Terry balance his life as a teenage high school student and being Neo Gotham's newest Dark Knight.

Terry McGinnis, out of costume

Physical Appearance and Personality: At first glance, Terry here is what you except, an everyday normal teenage high school student, who is physically fit, having short black hair and blue eyes, and sporting his usual clothing, blue jeans, a black t-shirt, brown boots and his recognizable brown jacket. Terry is strong, athletic, and charming, but he is not perfect, for he has a bad temper if provoked. His temper stems back to his previous time as a troubled delinquent who ended up going to juvenile hall. Despite this, Terry possesses a good heart and a strong sense of justice, especially when protecting his friends, his family, and especially defending Neo Gotham, whose criminals are even more superstitious and cowardly. However...

Terry, around his 30s, before learning the truth about his true birthright

In the Justice League Unlimited episode, "Epilogue", there is more to Terry McGinnis than just Bruce's successor to Batman, much more. Around that time, around 30 years old, Terry had inner turmoil within himself, with Bruce, with the Justice League, with everything, especially his role as Batman. It was not until he met Amanda Waller, who once antagonize the Justice League as one of the members of Project CADMUS over 50 years prior, before becoming the League's liaison after the CADMUS incident long after that, explained to the troubled Terry why he sees himself more of Bruce Wayne than himself. It was revealed that Terry is actually Bruce Wayne's biological son, not Warren McGinnis'. Waller, aside from telling Terry that the old Batman, despite being so cold and stoic, having a human heart underneath his cowl, felt that since Bruce was getting too old, and felt that one day he would retire, feels that the new needs a Batman, so she decided to make one. Using her old CADMUS connections, she spearheaded Project: Batman Beyond. Gathering Bruce's DNA was very easy to find, especially during his battles. Later, Waller found a young Warren and Mary McGinnis, which have a complete match to Thomas and Martha Wayne. Phase 1: In what Warren thought was a flu shot, one of the agents, who dressed as a doctor, injected him with the DNA of Bruce Wayne into him. Afterwards, the McGinnises gave birth to their son, Terry. Then, came Phase 2: Recreate the circumstances that results in the birth of Batman. As a young Terry and his parents come out from a movie matinee featuring the Gray Ghost, a mysterious assassin will come out of the blue and kill his parents the same way Bruce Wayne's parents experienced when he went down the path of becoming Batman. Unfortunately, the hired assassin, who is an elderly Andrea Beaumont (Bruce's former love from Mask of the Phantasm), who donned the hood of the Phantasm, couldn't bring herself to kill Terry's parents. Andrea and Waller talked about her failed attempted and explained to Waller that Batman is many things, but a murderer is not one of them, stating that by becoming Batman, Bruce vowed to honor his parents was to prevent the death of others, making sure what happened to his parents didn't happen to anyone else, and he will never take a life. Though she had a hard time believing it, but overtime, Waller eventually agreed with Andrea about how Batman truly operates. Although his parents lived, and gave birth to Terry's brother, Matt, the fate of being the next Batman was inevitable, when Warren was murdered, thus Terry went down the path of becoming the new Batman, and the rest, as they say, was history. But, after some soul-searching and realized from Waller that he isn't Bruce's clone, but his son, Terry, put his life back together, preparing a future with himself, eventually marrying his long time girlfriend, Dana Tan (who around that time eventually knew of Terry's secret life), and embracing his destiny as Batman, today, tomorrow, forever.

Terry in the hi-tech Batsuit

Weapons and Powers: Just like his predecessor, Terry doesn't have superpowers. His time in the streets, and being mentored by Bruce Wayne, makes him the ideal fighter. Unlike Bruce, Terry isn't a great detective like the Batman of old, but through the old man's guidance, he slowly becomes one in his own right. His true superpower is wearing the futuristic Batsuit, which Bruce wore before he retired. Unlike the original Batman's costume, this hi-tech suit is a Swiss army knife of possibilities, especially fighting against all forms of villainy. This suit can enhance your strength, can form sharp talons on your gauntlets for climbing or holding on to a moving flying car or other vehicles, and has different forms of vision inside the cowl. Speaking of the cowl, it also has a built-in communicator where he keeps in contact with Bruce while the old man watches him in the Batcave. The fingers has built-in microphones, which he uses to record anything whether up close on a wall or from afar. His utility belt isn't something to ride home with, but its one noticeable feature is its cloaking device on the buckle. And to fly like a bat, the suit has built-in rockets in the boots and retractable wings on the arms for gliding. And just like his predecessor, Terry uses Batarangs, but they are retractable and as sharp as shurikens, and they can come regular or full of electricity to shocks his foes.

The Batmobile of the Future!

For traveling a lot more beyond his jet boots and wings, no pun intended, Terry rides the futuristic Batmobile. With its high speed and its assortment of weapons and gadgets, the Batmobile of Tomorrow is as efficient than the Batmobile of old. 

Enemies: As Batman of the future, Terry has an assortment of enemies, big and small, from the shape-shifting saboteur, Inque, to the clever sound master, Shriek, the cyberly-enhanced game hunter, Stalker, the master manipulator, Spellbinder, the terrorist cult, Kobra (not to be confused with the other Cobra from G.I. Joe), the Royal Flush Gang (especially Melanie Walker aka Ten, who Terry had a romantic fling long ago, similar to Bruce's relationship with Selina Kyle aka Catwoman), and of course, the man who killed his father, Derek Powers, now known as Blight, created by the nerve gas he has created, but was removed by high doses of radiation, turning him into a walking nightlight. As side from his own rogues, Terry also dealt with foes from the original Batman's past, from the returning Mr. Freeze to the resurrected Ra's al Ghul, possessing his own daughter, Talia, and most of all, the clown prince of crime himself, The Joker.

Similar Characters:

"He's going catch them, cause he's Danny Phantom!"

Danny Phantom: Another example of a teen superhero who balances his heroics and his everyday life is our resident ghost teen from Amity Park. Danny Fenton, son of Jack and Maddie Fenton, got his ghost powers from a freak accident involving the Fenton's Ghost Portal. Unlike Terry, Danny's exploits of balancing his life as a teenage high school student and a ghostly superhero is light-hearted and silly at best. However, like Terry having his fellow classmate, Maxine Gibson with his superhero life, Danny got his sister, Jazz, and his best friends, Tucker Foley and Sam Manson, who knows his double identity and their adventures fighting other fiends that go bump in the night like Skulker, Technus, the Box Ghost (BEWARE!!), Desiree, Ember McLain, Penelope Spectra, and his arch nemesis, Vlad Plasmius. In a crossover sense, if Terry teamed up with Danny, they would be a great team despite their contrast in styles and personality.

"Compliments of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man!"

Spider-Man: This hero needs no introduction. Peter Parker, a timid, nerdy high school student, bitten by a radioactive spider, gains the speed, agility and the proportionate strength of a spider, used his powers for showbiz, let a crook escape, stating catching thieves ain't his thing, his Uncle Ben gets killed by a burglar, catches said burglar, only to realize it was the same crook who he didn't stop, blaming himself for his own actions, culminating by the mantra "With Great Power, there must also come, Great Responsibility." And for a quite a long time, Spider-Man, through thick and thin, from every triumph, from every failure, from every mistake he has made, continues to do what's right, no matter the odds, just like Terry. Ironic, his determination to win the day does, in more ways than one, mirrors Terry's, especially how the Spider-Man comics influence Batman Beyond despite being from different comic companies. Definitely mind-blowing.

 

Well, and that's about it with the Future Batman himself. Even though Bruce has long since retired (or more acutely, Kevin Conroy has long been gone), as long as Neo Gotham needs saving, Terry McGinnis will carry on the mantle of Batman for generations to come.  Until next time, stay frosty, my friends.

Saraba da (Farewell)...for now! 

Jason's Gallery - Waves of Reunion: Ryo and Kasumi

Hey Toonsters and Gamers alike,

Thought I present to you my first artwork to you for the new year, featuring two of my favorite characters from their respective mediums, specifically anime and gaming, Ryo Sanada from Ronin Warriors (Yoroiden Samurai Troopers) and Kasumi from Dead or Alive, in a tropical setting. Enjoy my latest artwork, for it will warm you up in an otherwise cold atmosphere right now.

The sun hovered over Zack Island, casting its warm embrace over the tranquil shore. A gentle breeze whispered through the palm trees, carrying the scent of salt and the promise of adventure. Ryo Sanada, a young man with a storied past, ambled along the beach, wearing his red Hawaiian shirt with floral patterns, wearing a necklace with the Takeda crest on it, and beige pants rolled up to above his ankles, his eyes drawn to the horizon where the sky kissed the ocean. The sand beneath his bare feet was hot, yet it felt cool against his skin, a stark contrast to the battles he often faced as a Ronin Warrior...

As beautiful as any sea maiden that inspired her, the runaway shinobi, Kasumi expresses her confidence without being feared of being hunted by her fellow ninjas of her clan. Let the cherry blossoms flow around her, for her innocence is always illuminating, as she awaits her beloved Ryo Sanada, her benevolent samurai prince.

Happy New Year from the Rekka Dragon! (and other stuff)

Happy New Year, toonsters and gamers alike!

Sorry for the lack of posts last month (or last year), I was celebrating the holidays as usual. Needed to take a break and try to refocus on what my goal is. And right now, I am doing some more artwork (especially perfecting my line art and coloring methods, plus digital art), more writing, and even side gigs like doing some voice work with other ASMR artists like Sensory VA Audios. Although Ash is all set with everything in her extended universe, and if she ever decides to use some of my fan work, she will let me know. But for now, I will let her universe run its course.

Anyway, I got so much goals I need to accomplish, and this year is no different, especially getting back into blogging, from video game reviews, to opinions on everything related to cartoons or anything nostalgia and so forth. I swore an oath to Stefan that I will continue where he left off and I am not going to break it now. And with so much I got on my plate, it will be a struggle, almost as awkward than trying to download your PSP games into your PSP through the PS3, but that story is for another time.

To close this blog, I will end it on a somber note, although I should've post it last year (or last month).

Gil Gerard, who he know best at the title character in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century has died on December 16th, 2025. He was 82. Godspeed, Captain Rogers, and say hi to Twiki for me.

Gilbert Cyril Gerard
(January 23, 1943 - December 16, 2025)

If you want to know more about his life and career, visit Wikipedia for more info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gil_Gerard

Until next time, stay frosty, resist modern attitudes and embrace nostalgia! Happy New Year!

Saraba da (Farewell)...for now!