Huh, didn't know this was being uploaded here as well but I read it so here's a review. To people wondering what Worm is since it isn't common knowledge on this site, there'll be a quick explanation at the end.

It's a fairly simple concept: de-age Darth Vader, drop him into Worm and watch the fireworks. It works. Vader's characterization is done quite well, there is nuance there beyond 'big man in mask force choke everyone', he may be de-aged and de-grilled but his experience shines through, this is not clone wars Anakin. We do get the feeling that this is his attempt at redemption without losing his pride and ideals. I feel like Miss Militia is for once more of a character beyond 'eye crinkle lady'. Dinah is Dinah. Very good.

It's written quite well, I didn't find any grammar errors, 'nough said about that

Plot (no spoilers just general stuff), It's a typical wormfic plot wise. Not very brave in exploring the setting, just the typical Brockton Bay plotline sans Taylor Hebert (for now). This is still early in the story so it might surprise me but, I doubt it. I won't rib it too much for this, it's a tried and tested formula and it works well enough, not too tropey and it at least focuses on character so the author knows what they're doing.

* For people seeing 'Worm' and asking "tf is this?", it's a grim dark (yes grim dark, it actually rivals 40k for how f**ked up it is if on a smaller scale) web novel parody of the superhero genre by Wildbow, mostly ribbing the 'tragic backstory' and 'superpowers just happen' tropes. It is a very interesting and unique read, but most people read the first third and go read wormfics because it can be a very long and depressing slog at times. It follows a deeply traumatized teenager with bug control powers trying (and mostly failing) to do the right thing in a world with more plots and masterminds then common sense. If you take the plunge and read wormfics: prepare to be trapped for months, there is an absurd number of wormfics of very varying quality (at least 12, 500 according to wormstorysearch. Com).

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Alfir

Status: chapter 20

Feb 20, 2024

It is beautiful. Thank you. I don't know about Worm, but this fic made me look for it. I loved seeing Darth Vader in a Caped World. This fanfic is definitely one of a kind since their aren't any Drath X Hero fic out their. Moreover, this one in particular is very well written.

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