Anonymous asked: Hey, I've just watched "Great Dime Chase" and I am a little disappointed actually I LOVE the new Ducktales and was so excited for Gyro Gearloose.I am sad to see they really changed his character up, though In the old comics he was a sweet, absent-minded genius. Now he seems like a huge jerk? He was my favourite when I was a child, so that stings. Do you have any opinion on this? I am kind of trying to see if I am the only one who feels that way to contextualize. Love your art btw <3
oh gee I know how you’re feeling, it was a shock for me too! but I do kind of like this new swing? I’m trying to see this whole Ducktales show as an alternate reality/ multiverse dimension where there are similarities to the comics/prior show, but it is clearly absolutely different and its own thing. These characters are Not the Same, and that’s okay! Because this is not the Gyro Gearloose from the comic or show, there is no way this world impacts on that universe- that canon remains intact, exactly as it was, safe and snug inside your heart and the minds of millions around the world! No greater security than that. So yeah, my method is to take comfort in the fact that this is, in no way, the same! It can be difficult, and I’m sure there’s going to be some punches I can’t avoid reeling from, but really I think the best way to deal with change is to embrace it.
BUT. then again I think it’s important to remember you’re allowed to feel sad! we don’t have to force ourselves to like everything about this version!… I will miss Soft Gentle Kind Gyro and Original Lil’ Helper, won’t lie about it. Also I’m not a professional Disney writer but as someone who really strives to stay true to the characters and let them propel my own writing, whether it’s a fan comic or my own work, it’s a bit wrenching to see them change personalities like that. SO yeah there that’s my honest two cents on how I’m feeling rn