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《Acceptance》

Every time I think back to seeing Clay as Phantom two months ago, or hear someone share a story about what they witnessed when they saw him perform, another idea finds its way into my head. The moment that inspired this piece was the single teardrop falling from Clay's face to the floor as he lifted his head into the light at the very end of Final Lair. It's such a small moment, but somehow it captures everything that made his Phantom so unforgettable— the heartbreak, the vulnerability, the longing, and the humanity.

Here, have an assortment of Phantom doodles from my sketchbook!

Sometimes I start on a proper piece but then I like the sketch so much that I end up leaving it as it is... other times I just pick up a pencil and see what happens. Click to see full size.

(pencil on paper, except the first two which are cardstock | please don't repost elsewhere)

Some brief descriptions under the cut:

(because yes, in my perfect world Christine lives and she's happy with her boys lol)

@batcount27 🍐👍

Behind the scenes:

Saturday, May 16, 2026 • 9 p.m. EST: The Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989)

Phantom of the Mall is one of the best adaptations to watch with a group and the only adaptation with '90s comedy actor Pauly Shore in its cast. When comparing it with other versions, the Los Angeles Times wrote that this one, “with the Phantom turned into a burned, vengeful teen prowling the air-tunnels of a posh suburban shopping mall—is, hands down, the most inept, pointless, puerile and inane.“ 

Please note that the film is rated R. It’s a horror movie in a loose sense of the word, in that it contains deaths by escalator and toilet snake. 

As always, the stream will be on cy.tube and shy anons are welcome. For more info, please see the Saturday Streams FAQ! Link and password will be posted here at 8:45.