I really liked the story, however I think it would be helpful that in you author notes to give a time frame in which this occurs in both BTVS and DC Comics universe that this story takes place in. I would like you to continue the story.
Comments from author:
I'll be continuing it, but I'm not providing exact dates or canon plotlines. One of my biggest peeves is when authors toss some changes into the story and then follow the canon plotlines as if nothing has changed. I avoid that by never stating when and just giving a general idea and going from there.
Review By [Kimera] • Date [12 Apr 08] • Rating [8 out of 10]
Absolutely loved the way Xander played the Bat's obsessions to his own best advantage and made Bruce reluctantly agree that he was right doing so. ;-)
Also would love to see how John abuses poor Bruce in future JLA meetings, since he will have Xander's sense of propriety and respect for decorum. ;-)
Also liked the explanation for the Fluke and I'm looking forward to seeing what mental compulsions Vamp Willow might have installed in Willow's head, too.
I think you're overdoing it a bit with Buffy's attitude about Xander being useless, since that was really only shown in one episode (Zeppo) and not really followed up on very much after that, but it doesn't mess up the story, so I can live with it.
I'm also wondering what other poor bastards are going to have Xander dropping in on them in future episodes.
Casually appearing in the X-Mansion would certainly cause a bit of fuss, while dropping in to say 'Hi!' to Connor or Duncan would undoubtedly disconcert them more than a little, and visiting Babylon 5, any of the Enterprises or Tatooine would probably make Xander's day.
Good job.
Comments from author:
Buffy's attitude is actually taken from canon. She did say she wanted him gone before he got someone killed. The real reason is because she was mad about Angel being sent to hell, so she doesn't want him around. Claiming he's useless is just an excuse and is canon. She isn't some psycho who is going to attack him like in some stories, although in canon she did twist his arm, like that proved anything considering she could probably have done that to everyone there except Faith and maybe Angel. I don't think I overdid it at, I did base it on the one episode where she started that crap.
The spell sent Xander somewhere 'safe', but it's based on perceptions and Xander's ideas of what safe are.... LOL!
Review By [Greywizard] • Date [12 Apr 08] • Not Rated
Hah! Great start! I'm thinking now, the Martian Manhunter and The Flash will be a bit closer friends. As well as rich, due to an influx of extradimentional movies and books that will be soon out. And poor Solomon Grundy... *"Grundy here for Bruce Wayne." Batman, Dr. Fate, Martian Manhunter, Xander, and Superman come out. "Uh.. Grundy come back at a better time."*
Review By [misterq] • Date [12 Apr 08] • Not Rated
And so another hilarious and interesting dogbertcarroll crossover appears. Yay!
I really liked it. That Martian Manhunter is now going to be a slightly more subdued (I'm assuming) version of Xander is hilarious. This explanation for the fluke is pretty genius, if horrible. Rape is definitely of the bad. And seeing Xander just totally dominate Batman like that was great.
I look forward to more, no matter what story you're working on. Cheers.
Comments from author:
Yes, I liked what I came up with for the fluke too! Didn't know I was writing it until I had it down and saw how it'd fit. It was just so unlike them to behave that way that I always figured something had to have effected them and Vamp Willow setting them on a path that would have lead them to becoming her and her Xander if not interrupted is... fitty!
Xander didn't dominate him so much as agree with his mindset and work it to his advantage.
Thanks!
Review By [JEHayes] • Date [12 Apr 08] • Not Rated
This is good. Certainly in the top 2 or 3 Xander/Justice League crossovers that have Xander in an alternate universe.
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Hmmm. A bit early to declare that I think. I personally have read some that blow mine out of the water.
A Zeppo In Gotham is far and above better. Tho' it may decend into slash in later stories, this one is quite good. lisaroquin writes well, almost well enough to make me read her slash fics. That should tell you how talented she is.
Laughing at Second Chances is pretty nice too. Ed Scott has done a series of DC ones that are top notch and will make you laugh.
Dragonhulk has of course done practically every superhero possible. They are a bit short for my tastes, but there are a lot of them!
Enter JLA by Nycorson is of course one of the more serious and seriously compelling stories you can find. Excellent work all around.
Actually I think I'll reread it now. It never gets boring.