Cat-Tale 51: Riddle Me-Tropolis

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feeds@yuku.com (JoannaC) — Sun, 17 May 2009 03:22:31 GMT

I'd just like to point out that the DC Database lists Superman as having a Genius-Level Intellect. This story cemented my inablility to believe that. You'd think that someone who has to convince Mxyzptlk to say say his name backwards on a regular basis would be able to figure out something as simple as the stadium riddle, wouldn't you?

Then again, I'm a chronic cynic who reads the paper to do the crossword puzzles, so, c'est la vie.

Re: Cat-Tale 51: Riddle Me-Tropolis

feeds@yuku.com (Chris Dee) — Thu, 17 May 2007 10:14:05 GMT

Chat transcript is now available in the Transcript Library.

Now before we be close accounts on this story, let me respond to the pre-submitted questions we didn't get to during the chat.

>> I want to challenge you to write…

You're confusing me with some OMG-SQUEE...

Re: Cat-Tale 51: Riddle Me-Tropolis

feeds@yuku.com (Chris Dee) — Wed, 16 May 2007 10:38:16 GMT

Thanks ichigenka, I have a work situation today (drama queen uprising, beating them back now), but I should be able to get the transcript up tomorrow. I will also do my best to provide a physical description of Doris should she appear again, and who knows maybe a picture to accompany her eventual listing in the Wiki.

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feeds@yuku.com (ichigenka) — Wed, 16 May 2007 10:34:54 GMT

First off, great chap. I can't gush as eloquently as some of the previous posters :p.

One thing that got me thinking though was what Batfan7 said about not really remembering how Doris really is. We all have a certain "picture" of how a person is but sometime it's far from the truth. In Eddie's case it's already been alluded to that while he's not in love with Seline he IS in love with the "idea" of Selina. IE "for a woman who can keep...

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feeds@yuku.com (Random Equinox) — Mon, 14 May 2007 00:57:55 GMT

Two chapters for the price of one posting. Now that's what I call a bargain!

Once again, Chris has done a great job of presenting the personalities of these people, down to the little nuances and details, which are magnified by the way they play against and contrast each other. The portrayal of Selina/Catwoman highlighted a stunning and true-to-character contrast between the professional pride of a master thief reacting to Catman's capabilities, the influence...

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feeds@yuku.com (Star Ranger4) — Fri, 11 May 2007 11:58:18 GMT

*Snerk*

Actually, I'd love to get my hands on the non pg version of Selina flashing Bruce. I know it would derail my thoughts completely too, but it was bruce working out WHY it would do it (IE Cave mindset vs Not in the cave) that actually made the scene.

You know what really got my attention, though was the way Bruce handled Eddie at the end... And proved that words can actually hit harder than fists! Am I understanding this correctly, though? That Supes welded Eddie...

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feeds@yuku.com (Chris Dee) — Fri, 11 May 2007 11:36:08 GMT

Well first things first: AZRAEL CALLED IT! I so wanted to give him a pat on the back at the time for zeroing in on Clark's frustrated flirting situation, but I couldn't tip my hand. Way to go for picking up on such an understated character point.

Fangirl, yowza, you're going to turn my head. Thank you for the kind words. I think I picked up on the humor potential of brand name dropping from Sarah Bernhardt's early routines. I...

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feeds@yuku.com (Batfan7) — Thu, 10 May 2007 11:53:54 GMT

Clark finially got the flirting right! And what a reaction too! I'm surprised Bruce didn't at least hesitate when Eddie suggested the Kryptonite. It was good timing too as I'd swear Bruce was planning a much more violent responce to Eddie's presence before that little scene. Batman was practically considerate in his intereactions with Eddie after that. This probably isn't the last we've seen of the Superman-flirts-with-Kitty as I'm not sure Batman connected the...

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feeds@yuku.com (fangirl1001) — Thu, 10 May 2007 09:52:13 GMT

From A Midsummer's Night Dream:

"In this same interlude it doth befall
That I, one Snout by name, present a wall;
And such a wall, as I would have you think,
That had in it a crannied hole or chink."

Riddle Me Tropolis was a fun read on many levels, but what I really loved was how Chris Dee obviously had a lot of fun toying with the fourth wall.

It struck me in this addition to the Cat Tales collection that it seemed...

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feeds@yuku.com (BenRG) — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:40:11 GMT

Well! That was an interesting, and unexpected, conclusion! I won't add too much in the way of spoilers. However, it suffices to say that Chris has once again reminded us that a lot of the Rogues are crazy and we would be fools to forget it.

The big moment in the last chapter has to be the big party at the Museum. It is so wonderful how Bruce manages to disarm...

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feeds@yuku.com (Nodrogs) — Wed, 09 May 2007 11:02:11 GMT

Well, I'm a Riddler fan, so I have to say I have mixed feelings about the ending of this story. Part of me wants Nygma to take the advice, because I like him and want to see him happy. The other part of me doesn't see how he can be a criminal and with Doris, which meens he'll have to retire from villianry.

For post-criminal employment, perhaps Nygma should contact Clark Kent about how to get a book published... I'm sure some of Nygma's previous schemes, suitably...

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feeds@yuku.com (Fett One) — Tue, 08 May 2007 21:46:15 GMT

I was surprised by the reason for Selina being included. Now that we know his reason, I'm curios to see what he plans to do to resolve this issue.

I can't believe Clark did what he did at the party. I really want to know what Lois reaction to that is.

As for Robin and Batgirl, that was funny.

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feeds@yuku.com (MichaelHahn) — Tue, 08 May 2007 19:13:27 GMT

So, was anyone else truely surprised by the reason for Eddie's inclusion of Selena in his most recent schemes? I know I was, but in hindsight, it makes perfect sense. Of course, that's one of the hallmarks of truly excellent writing.

On the antics of Batgirl and Robin, and the entire episode of Eddie in the desk:

Re: Cat-Tale 51: Riddle Me-Tropolis

feeds@yuku.com (Chris Dee) — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:57:50 GMT

The final chapters are here!

On the Cat-Tales Website and FanFiction.net.

Have at!

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feeds@yuku.com (Azrael) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 23:18:11 GMT

I've been lurking here for the whole story, and I have to bring up something that I haven't seen explored so far - Clark's attempts at flirting with Selina.

Now, the fact that he's been remarkably pathetic in his attempts aside, what fascinates me is that Bruce and Selina keep missing said attempts. I mean, I know Clark was raised like a human, thinks like a human, and has human feelings. And considering that Bruce has been flirting with Lois right in front of...

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feeds@yuku.com (Random Equinox) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:06:04 GMT

After the first dozen paragraphs, my first thought was: "These are some great quotes!" What better way to complement the title of Chapter 7, and the focus of Riddler's latest crime? The miscellaneous tidbits on Einstein were very interesting, particularly the spelling thing (I knew Lois would be interested in that one. However, one would think that the "spellcheck" feature on the computers of the Daily Planet would help compensate for her poor spelling abilities...

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feeds@yuku.com (fangirl1001) — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:54:58 GMT
Oh ChrisDee! Pleeeeeease post soon and reveal what Superman did in New Zealand!!!!!!!!!! I know begging is unseemly and something any cat is (a) above and (b) will ignore no matter how much you want that cat to get off your book so you can read, but being left hanging always makes me throw dignity away.

So, yeah - excellent chapter!

Also, I had no more idea than Superman what Mozart's Dice Game was and was intrigued to see, along with a description of the mucial dice...

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feeds@yuku.com (BenRG) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:37:54 GMT
Hmm... Interesting.

I'm beginning to feel that the Einstein notebooks were a 'clue crime', something to add flavour to the search for Eddie's ultimate objective. The question that remains to be determined (as Bruce and Clark have rightly pointed out) is: Is Selina's presence a clue, a distraction or just for the sake of having a friendly face around?

I get the impression that the look at the art museum is just a shot in the dark based on Eddie's...

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feeds@yuku.com (Nodrogs) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:05:02 GMT
Great new chapter. If Superman focusses too much on the obvious, Batman focusses too much on the obscure, the 'just because'. Sure, with the Riddler, sometimes that's the whole key to the mystery. Other times, it's just something to do.

Personnally, I'm curious to see Riddler's reaction after seeing Big Blue. He has to figure his current lair is compromised... if Superman knows he's there, that meens Batman probably knows.

Now, while in...

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feeds@yuku.com (JabberwockyPie) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:53:32 GMT
I hate you, Chris! Okay, not really, I just hate reading a chapter and getting caught up in the story and then . . . it ends. I need to stop trying to figure out Eddie's plan, too. It's giving me a headache.

Cat-Tale 51: Riddle Me-Tropolis

feeds@yuku.com (Chris Dee) — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 19:34:36 GMT

Here we go, a brand new tale, a brand new...