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The Ballad of Halo Jones

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THE BALLAD OF HALO JONES graphic novel by Alan More & Ian Gibson

This graphic novel had a huge impact on me when I was a teenager.

It follows the main character Halo Jones from adolescence well into adulthood. Growing up in a futuristic giant housing complex where shopping expeditions are life endangering and despair and boredom kill its inhabitants she takes a chance to leave for space as an interstellar hostess. Later she becomes a mercenary fighting in a terrible war where she also meets her love interest who is basically a war criminal and tied to her past in ways that horrify her. I think I don´t give away too much by saying that in the end she never loses her moral compass.

Halo Jones is a well rounded character who takes her destiny into her own hands. She makes decisions and suffers the consequences, she grows, she learns and is never defined by familiy or the men she encounters. Halo loses people she loves and forms new, meaningful friendships. She falls in love but never gives herself up. Not bad for a graphic novel that was published in the ‘80s and written by a man. The novel is full of interesting female characters. I´m sure by today´s sensibilities there are many things to criticize. I won´t because I´m biased and I still love Halo as much as I loved her back when I was a teen.

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Agneta and The Sea King, John Bauer

Getting some Reylo vibes from that story.

Another example of a creature of darkness or the Underground falling for a young maiden who lives in the light, and in this one, just like Hades, he comes up to the surface and kidnaps the girl while she’s picking flowers.

“"Just tell me who you are!“ Agneta repeated. “If I can help you, I will gladly do so, and if I cannot help you myself, perhaps my father can for he is a powerful man.”   Then the stranger began to speak: “no, you. You alone can give me peace and happiness.“His voice was mild and gentle like a breeze rustling in the sails of a ship. And again he raised his arm in supplication. Agneta had never seen a more beautiful face. Heavy, wet locks framed his cheeks, his purple lips opened to a gentle smile. Most wondrous of all, though, were his eyes. Agneta had never thought eyes could express such sorrow and tenderness. They were like the depths of the sea, which had so often captivated her gaze – one moment dark and mysterious, the next filled with glistening sunlight.   Agneta stepped on to the furthest stones at the edge of the water. "Tell me who you are” she demanded a third time. ”

“"Will you just leave me like that?“ called the sea king in a voice full of pain. "Shall I just return to my realm as lonely as ever? At least give me a keepsake to comfort me on my way. Give me the lime blossom you carry in your hand. As long as the scent lasts I shall believe you are close to me.”   Agneta stretched out her hand with the lime blossom and said: “Gladly will I give you that. Here, take it.”   The sea king reached out for the blossom and took hold of Agneta’s hand. Then he reached for her waist and lifted her up in his arms. She struggled and cried, but he dived down into the depths with her. At the same moment the sun set and soon the clouds paled and night fell. ”

Seriously, I would love to see some nice fanarts of Kylo as the Sea King, butt naked, with glorious locks falling down his back xD

Had to reblog this because I’m in the mood again, damn gods, fearies and elves, always horny for human girls.

BTW he makes her forget her human life and she agrees to marry him but the story ends with Agneta returning home after 7 years (during which she birthed 7 children, ffs) because she get’s her memories back and misses her father.

Source: seeliequeene

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Longing

I think everyone has “that” Disney movie that they love. For me, it was Beauty and the Beast. It was my movie growing up – I bought the collector’s edition DVDs, lithographs and posters, saw it on Broadway thrice before it closed, and the soundtrack has a permanent place in whatever device I hold in my hand today.

Needless to say I am really excited for the live action movie, so here’s Belle and the Beast, aching for each other, and the Beast too afraid to touch her. 

Lots of light/dark elements here, with the Beast emerging from the shadows and Belle sparkling in the light. I combined the designs from the live action film, the animated movie and my own imagination to create this piece. Hope you enjoy!

Thanks to @papiertrail for her valuable feedback :3

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Source: artofelaineho