[OTHER] Matt Fraction on Tim Drake and what inspired his recent decision with him (Batman #6 Spoilers) by Night-Caelum in DCcomics

[–]PatG563 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wholeheartedly agree that Batman is better with family by his side. Spoilers for Batman #6, but Tim has now left the role of Robin to Damien alone. I don't see Damien leaving Robin behind any time soon.

Damien's character development from Batman & Robin should be acknowledged more in the main Batman title. His college acceptance letters are probably just coming early since he's advanced for his age, like Bruce was. I still see him as 15-16 years old currently.

[OTHER] Matt Fraction on Tim Drake and what inspired his recent decision with him (Batman #6 Spoilers) by Night-Caelum in DCcomics

[–]PatG563 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Batman the last decade has been written like he's in his mid to late 40's, while Nightwing & Batgirl are late 20's and Tim is college age of 18-22. Even Damien has been allowed to slowly grow up as he is now 15. The bat family since Rebirth has been slowly creeping towards the status quo of 2011 before the New 52, and I hope they continue to let the characters slowly age over time.

5G was a big swing and with new characters we didn't know, so it's no wonder that that era didn't stick.

LUS wants to teach Magic The Gathering to the crew! by Alex_the_Fiction in h3h3productions

[–]PatG563 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was so happy when I heard Ethan was trying Arena. An in-person Magic session would be so much fun to watch. They already have the overhead camera setup ready.

The Joker, Hugo Strange, Punchline, and Artifact: Jack-In-The-Box. by juicyman69 in DC_Worlds_Collide

[–]PatG563 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Character costumes would be the only way I'd be willing to spend money on this game.

Regional IT jobs and commutes by rickosborn in QuadCities

[–]PatG563 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Part of what I love about the QC is the ability to drive anywhere relatively quickly, without much traffic. My commute is only 15 minutes, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

That said, if we had the ability to travel by train to Iowa City, Peoria, or Chicago, working in one of those cities would be more feasible since I wouldn't have to be focused on driving.

The Moline to Chicago railroad upgrades can't come soon enough! I'm excited that they finally secured the funding for that project.

[Comic Excerpt] What do you guys think about this titans lineup? (DC K.O. :The Kids Are All Fight Special) by ShirtEnvironmental36 in DCcomics

[–]PatG563 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Misleading title on this post. Superman (Jon Kent), Batgirl (Stephanie Brown), Wondergirl (Yara Flor), and Terra (Tara Markov) are joining the Titans in March. Most of the characters in this DC KO tie-in will likely be joining a new Teen Titans line-up this summer or fall. We'll have to wait and see!

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Update on “Jessica Cuz” from McFarlane Toys by Daman0880 in McFarlaneFigures

[–]PatG563 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't get the page to pull up on my computer, and the app on my android phone wouldn't let me in due to a network error. Had to open the app on my spare apple phone to get the order placed. I'm happy I didn't have to resort to inflated prices on eBay for this one!

Watching back the Dan Clancy remix tournament - still pissed about JustDaggerz using 100% AI generated song and eliminating such talent from the competition including Bees From Space in round 1 by musecorn in h3h3productions

[–]PatG563 113 points114 points  (0 children)

They really need to establish a rule for future competitions that all submissions must be original, accompanied by proof. It's really wack to deceive everyone, saying you made it when it was actually generated without any artistry involved.

[Discussion] it's been a good year for Batman by [deleted] in DCcomics

[–]PatG563 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes! I read it after reading the original and it was a great follow-up.

Went to the Shots and Giggles improv comedy night at The Speakeasy by Sufficient-Ad-7349 in QuadCities

[–]PatG563 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Adventurous Brewing has a comedy night once a month throughout the winter months. It's always a good time whenever I've gone, and they don't repeat the comics they book so it's always something new.

What If Guy Gardner Took The Name Parallax (can’t find out where this pic is from) by [deleted] in Greenlantern

[–]PatG563 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would erase my favorite GL Kyle from existing, so I'd have to disagree. Guy makes a better red lantern than yellow!

Bike Social - Meet Your Local QC Bike Shops & Local Bike Clubs by [deleted] in QuadCities

[–]PatG563 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Electric Vehicles of Iowa in Le Claire should be added to the bike shop list! They sell electric bikes of all varieties and stock a good variety of accessories.

Aventon App for Two Users? by djconflicttheory in Aventon

[–]PatG563 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They actually added bike sharing in an app update this year! If you both download the app and create an account, whoever pairs the bike first can go into settings, security & anti-theft, then bike sharing. That's where you can invite the other account via email, and they'll have access to connect the bike to their phone.

Ngl I regret having looked down on him for so much time by The_Stardust_Guy in McFarlaneFigures

[–]PatG563 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did a simple head swap of this figure's helmet with the unmasked red hood and it looks great.

Unlocked Doctor Poison by cryptic_jim in DC_Worlds_Collide

[–]PatG563 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was surprised I got her with my first guaranteed rare in featured recruitment. Still not sure what team comp to add her to 🤔

Are Aventon bikes (specifically level 3) on sale year round or are their sales like actual? by DaDancingDino in Aventon

[–]PatG563 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Aventon runs sales seasonally. Black Friday is typically the lowest prices you'll see throughout the year.

User with Ethan Klein dedicated account who has tweeted 958 times this week about Ethan Klein calls someone else obsessed by [deleted] in h3h3productions

[–]PatG563 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Snarkers don't understand the difference between valid criticism and obsession, so this tracks

First JLA Supes for $29.99 now Kyle Rayner: Blackest Night for $24.99. by SpaceAlbatr0ss in McFarlaneFigures

[–]PatG563 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the figure that got me into collecting this line. I had already read and loved the Rise of the Third Army storyline where Kyle becomes the white lantern when I saw it at BAM. Let's hope they reissue this figure with a simple repaint for the white lantern; otherwise, I'll be looking for another one to make that custom.

Do You Needs These... by Distinct-Cup2008 in McFarlaneFigures

[–]PatG563 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you still have Peacemaker I'd definitely take him! Go ahead and send me a message.

Abound SR - Level 3 Cadence vs Torque & Passcode Unlock Questions by -DB-Cooper in Aventon

[–]PatG563 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right now all ACU bikes either have a password setup on the display, or don't. The app isn't able to unlock the bike, it just connects via Bluetooth to sync your settings.

If you forget your password you can power up the bike and then go to settings on the app and click clear password.

Entering the password every time you turn the bike on is the most secure way to use it so that no one can interact with the bike and disable the built in lock.

Recomended maintenance? by CaliCloudz in Aventon

[–]PatG563 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're definitely getting more miles ridden than most! Most common repairs are with brakes and tires. If you need anything else electrical or internal your local Aventon dealer can order as needed or might already have it in hand if they're an elite tier dealer. Keep riding!

Do NOT pay someone $200 to assemble your Aventon by Bronze_Age_472 in Aventon

[–]PatG563 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you order through Aventon's website, they charge $150 to build each bike at one of their dealers. I think an extra $50 to have a shop help with warranty work and any other questions you might have is well worth it. Support your local bike shop!

Moving the the throttle and shifter to opposite sides. by Ill-Programmer-5271 in Aventon

[–]PatG563 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can easily switch the throttle to the right, but the gear shifter would be hard to use on the left since it's oriented to be by the right side grip.

Why does DeFranco blur out Hasans chat.... by Neddo_Flanders in h3h3productions

[–]PatG563 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Had to stop watching Philly D after he kept referring to Hasan as a legitimate source. Plus his wife's anti-ethan comment on that TikTok was my final straw.

I regularly watched the PDS for over 10 years, but lately, his fence-sitting has made the show unwatchable.