Back Matter

First and foremost, a massive thank you to my beta readers, the unsung heroes who waded through the darkest depths of my twisted imagination and emerged relatively unscathed (mostly). Your feedback was invaluable, even when it involved throwing metaphorical (and sometimes literal) tomatoes at my poorly constructed sentences. Special shout-outs to [Insert Beta Reader Names Here - or replace with witty pseudonyms like "The Grammar Goblin" or "Queen of the Commas"]. You guys are the best.

A heartfelt (and slightly sarcastic) nod to my family and friends, who endured my erratic behavior, late-night writing binges fueled by questionable amounts of caffeine, and the constant stream of DC/Harry Potter fan theories that somehow managed to spill over into dinner conversations. Your patience is a testament to your love (or possibly Stockholm Syndrome).

Finally, a nod of grudging respect to all the villains who inspired this story – you magnificent bastards, you truly helped me unleash my inner darkness. Special mention goes to the Joker, whose chaotic energy was my constant muse, even though cleaning up after the metaphorical (and sometimes literal) messes he created was a monumental task.