JL8 and UNICEF

A good cause.

I did this!!!

So did I. I look forward to new strips and I can hardly wait to see how the little Lane and Kent react to their first meeting. What will Kara's and Diana's reactions be, too.

Yes, I've bought all of his fundraising artwork. My favorite is his version of the little Anakin with the Darth Vader shadow poster. Little Clark and Bruce walk along and behind them their shadows are adult Superman and Batman. I'm trying to figure out how to make a skin for my phone with it that won't conflict with the copyright.

HMMMM????
Are we having some fun poking at a certain Mr. Cain here? LOL!

LOL! That's an amazing coincidence! Isn't it strange how that happens sometimes?

#154 is up. I wonder what they'll do with 10 million dollars?

Also this . More Off Topic, I guess, but still fun artwork. Unique take.

LOL! Especially the "Nerd-Droids."

This one is hilarious but cute at the same time!

LOL!! Poor Bruce. So that's what the guys are laughing at in the header picture!

Kate

Whispering: Poor little girl looks like she saw a ghost.

Speaking of JL8: Love this!
Also this went right past me until an RPGer pointed it out. Hal's Boy Scout troop are all future Green Lanterns! The leader is even called Mr. Scott! That's why Barry and J'onn needed rings!
I guess you can tell I'm not exactly a Green Lantern fan......

My son tried to point that out but I don't follow Green Lantern either so I had no idea what he was saying. All I recognized was John Stewart because I remember little dolls of him in claw machines back in the late 90s or so.

Wow! I like the oath. It has strength behind it. Belief.
The GL Oath

And silly me....I just realized where they are camping. They went to "Mastodon State Park", which actually doesn't exist, as it's been renamed "Mastodon State Historic Site" which really DOES exist, about 40 miles south of me, and about 10 miles from where I grew up. I should have known Yale would use a local landmark!

I don't think we've had any Bigfoot sightings, tho.

Wait....does that mean the JL lives *here*?

Apparently so! It was a 45 mile drive- with Barry humming and drumming all the way.

Found out where inspiration for #156 came from:
Why Batman Never Smiles

LOL!! I know those old Hostess ads! They had some with the Joker that I remember. I don't remember this one though.

Kate, who appreciates having an old fanboy in the family with old comics he let me read

So what is it about success that turns people into idiots? Do they just get so full of themselves they just think everyone they meet wants to see a questionable selfie of themselves?
I like this comic strip. Come on, guy! Get back on track and do some more.

Kate, who doesn't get this aspect of the selfie craze

LOL! All I can think of is 'oh,dear,oh,dear.'
I think next week my class's word to explore is going to be 'consequences.'
Yes, 'guy,' the comic strip made you successful and famous. It wasn't something else. Just do 184.

I hope we haven't just watched the end of this little comic strip. To me it looks like one jealous competitor getting unexpected help from another source and coming close to destroying a fun comic.
It's another example of social media at its worst.

Quick! The mystery footprint is revealed!!!!


Kate, explaining to her son the difference between a Bigfoot and a thing from the swamp

J'onn is saved!
Nice to see so many DC characters showing up and a nice topic for us to talk about as the girls and I are at Grandma's making pies today.
TWOFB is doing the explaining here.

Thanks for adding the link. I can't copy and paste on my phone or tablet and I'm too lazy to get up and go over to use the computer.

Kate

L&C
Real In

I love this comic. I added these to my wallpaper rotation so they pop up now and then.

Why is Kilowog on Earth?
I wonder if he's a Lantern yet. Does anyone read Green Lantern?

At last!!! #200 is up!
#200 -ten panels long

Okay, okay, okay!
THIS is my last post before the board goes through the black hole.
Can't resist a little fan fic inspired by JL8. Inspired by - not exactly like.
Gotta love cute Batbaby Bruce.

Angry Bev, fan fic junkie, out. This time. For sure.

Yay!
JL8 is back!

Aw, Bruce wears his cowl to bed! It's good to see the comic back again.

Karen
Put red hair on her and that's me throughout my childhood! I dishevel just like that.
P.S.- Love the Eagles Tshirt!

I like that doll on the floor with one arm raised- any action figure my kids ever had was tossed on the floor in that configuration for some unsuspecting adult to step on.

At last! Looks like little Bruce might be ready to face the fact that Karen is being a little dishonest about her interest in him. Poor little guy.

I can't wait for Diana's reaction! Didn't she threaten Karen if she ever found out Karen was just using Bruce to get to his horses?

Kate

Yes. Karen will be mincemeat.

Why does Wild Thing remind me of Charlie Sheen?! Wasn't that his name in some baseball themed movie?

Yes, it is him! I just saw on Yale's Facebook page. The pitcher is Ricky Vaughn from "Major League" and one of the other kids is Willie Mays Hayes from the same movie.

Whoa! Major League is part of the JL8 universe? Now that's fun!

I'd be more impressed if it was the kids from "The Sandlot." I like Major League but my oldest boy loved The Sandlot when he was little. He loved watching the Beast chasing Benny through town over and over. . . and over and over. .

I was wondering what Diana was going to do! She does a golf ball, TNAOS fans, or a rock from the farm.

That was awesome. I was wondering what she was going to do, too, but when Clark said he wasn't going to let her hit the boy I knew she wouldn't. This was a better date than Bruce's.

My kids loved it! Both! The one handed hit, especially, and how she just walked around the bases as calm as can be. My husband has started rereading from episode one with them, a few panels every day.

Kate

It's a good thing Bruce wasn't there. He would have attacked without a thought. Wild Thing would find himself suddenly on the ground with a bat rope binding him.

This double post can no longer be deleted!

Yes! I was getting tired of Karen's attitude, but looking forward to Diana's reaction there, too, when or if she finds out about how it turned out.
Poor Bruce. No wonder he stays unmarried.

#222
The date goes on! Can you believe Bruce/Batman fans are upset because these little kids are being mean to each other? Just like real kids might be. Karen is not a bitch, Bruce is not a saint- they are kids being kids, not mature adults, just 8 year olds having an argument.

Will Lois Lane finally make an appearance as an ongoing character with the JL8?
I guess even a one shot will be okay, but I hope it's more.

Now that is something to look forward to! Since the series is about young superheroes, I've wondered how Lois would be brought into the storyline. Artwork not part of the storyline indicates Clark and Lois are friends and play together.

Kate

I saw that post and I was going to say something but got distracted by my own ignorance! Kidding, kidding.
Lex is already a student at the school, so 8 year old Lois must be getting a story arc or an introduction.
Nice after Christmas gift!

Okay. We found the archive of this and we're up to strip #50.
This is terrific! We love Barry bouncing all over the place!

I think I'll do some binge reading with the girls, too, while we are off for holiday break. I want to do some binge watching of "Earth 2" on Netflix with them, too.
"Earth 2" was the first TV show I ever tried writing drabbles for in my early days on the internet. I wish I could find some of those but so many of the E2 sites are gone or abandoned.

Been following the latest version of Lois and Clark? Where on earth could this be going? Watch out Lois! Luthors like to hang out in sewers.

LOL! If you stumble across a hidden wardrobe of shiny pants suits, little black teddies and a rumpled crotch dress, get that boy to fly you out of there fast!

I guess little Lois doesn't know there is a superhero school in the neighborhood. I loved her look over of Clark's suit.

Kate, who is glad to see this comic moving along again

It's been pointed out that this little Lois has the same coloring, eye and hair, as the Lois in STAS. Also the water spells out SPLASH when little Clark hits the water in the lower left panel of #225. I did not see that until it was pointed out to me.

I didn't see it either! But I loved the reference to Gertie's alligators in the sewers. I know her brother brought them up but I always remember her agreeing with him.

Kate, longtime Drew Barrymore fan, just 'cause she was Gertie

Suspense!

And adventure! Aw, right from the beginning.

Lois is "whispereaming."
Who could that be in the green cloak? Arthur Curry?

I hole so. I like that Yale uses original names for his little guys.

Kate, waiting for a certain drabble elsewhere (hint...hint...hint...)

It's the underdwellers from BTAS. I don't know too much about them because their king, their leader scared the wits out of me when I was little and sneaking Dad's Batman comics to read. I skipped over their TV appearance because he was so scary to me.

Duck, little Lois! Duck!

Surprise, little girl!
Get little Jimmy Olsen over here to teach her to pick locks.

OMG! He's going to be useful now, kiddo!
Jimmy would be what? Three?
On, wait. Everyone is eight in this fandom.

I'll bet Clark will catch the car just like the cover of Action Comics #1. If he doesn't, I'll be disappointed.

Kate

Oh come on!!!! This is unnecessary suspense!

LOL! There's no need to fear, future Superman is here!

YAY!!!!!!!!

Holy moses is right! Love it!

I knew it! That was too famous an image to not pay tribute to.

Holy moses!
Kate

Now she's going to be mad at him for not breaking down the door!

WAT





This is so funny!

Little Lois was no different than big Lois! I love it.

This is a great introduction to Lois. Full of spunk already.

Lois ignites!

I know this is mean, but at least she can't out him!!

That was my first thought, karen! It's kind of sad that we associate outing Superman with Lois almost automatically now. But then, none of his other friends ever did for any reason. Only Lois has the mean streak, I guess.

Just got caught up! This is hilarious!

Kate

LOL!!!
I can't wait for Lois and Diana to meet.

How will he describe his friends??!!

Get used to it, Miss Lane. Clark Kent will have you feeling like you're having a stroke on a regular basis for the rest of your life!

Kate,

He Completely Forgot All of His Manners!

I love his squirming in the final panel!

Yale knows his characters inside and out. Also I like how all the kids have their families to back them up, speaking of backing up elsewhere.

He explained that a while back. Something about so they would have happy childhoods. Except for Bruce, of course, but he has Alfred, who is devoted to him.

It keeps getting better!

JL8
Bounce, bounce, bounce.........

This is a lot more fun than slamming doors, going postal or treating him like dirt.

Lois Lane...more mature as a child than she ever will be as an adult. In any incarnation.

Uh, oh. . . . . . .
Sam????? What are you up to?
Martha will beat the ****** out of you.

True to form, though. Doctor or general, Sam Lane is always a jack***.
What a surprising turn, too.

At last!

So the year long date is finally ending.

Kate, who is liking Karen more as a result because she helped us find out Bruce likes to dance

Barry's expression!

All the wonderful thick necks on the men.
All in step with one another, too, in one of those cop show slow motion marches toward the camera.

Aw, Bruce!
Well, I never thought I'd ever feel so Awwww! about any Bruce Wayne. Thanks, Yale.

I just saw it and it's adorable. The boys might be awkward around girls, but they make good impressions anyway.

Tomato Lad, perhaps?
I like this Alfred!

That is funny! Alfred is always an interesting character, isn't he?

Alfred has always had a droll sense of humor.


Kate

Hopefully, whatever Sam Lane is up to in this comic will be fun and not sinister in any way. I like the way these storylines go. There is always something positive for the little heroes-in-the-making to learn.

Meanwhile, back at the campground

Confusing, but who cares?

Leave it to Barry to think that's funny!

Gotta love that little green wagon.

A double shot for an update this week. I'll admit I'm wondering where the arcs are headed.

The mood has been a little dark for this comic lately, I wonder how that will be resolved.

New Entry

This is getting intense. Amazing and sorrowful at the same time. Poor little Bruce, dwelling on his parents' death to such an extent.

Yale is full of surprises! J'jonn's powers are going to be interesting to explore. Bruce's sorrow is well established but now there is someone besides Alfred who knows it all.

This is a long wait to find out what's in store for the super kids- especially little Lois and Clark, and poor little Bruce.
I'm glad Yale's career is going places as an artist, but I'm emotionally invested in these kids now!

JL8 HOME PAGE
Barry, you made me cry.
Poor Bruce. He thinks about them every day.

Long wait, but I'm glad to see the boys are back. Barry is really getting insightful, isn't he? Or sensitive might be a better word.

New JL8

The story continues, at last.

Beware The Brat

Well, It's About Time!

I thought this would never happen!
Just wrong move Lex and gang!

I agree! It's about time! That unified protectiveness, the looks of determination are well done.

The reaction of the girls was worth the wait. When they meet Lois. . . . That should be something special, too.

I want to say I can't wait to see it but with this comic all we do is wait.

And they are such long waits, too.

How Fun Is . . .

. . . flying through the air and having a soft landing?
Must be the ultimate!

Okay, it's a given that the little JLAs are not going to hurt anyone intentionally. It's expected. So . . . what was the purpose of the scene without follow up action?

Did they think they were going to be hurt?