It has come to my attention that some of you aren’t aware of Tawky Tawny, one of the greatest characters in the DC Universe. If you aren’t acquainted with Tawny, he’s a talking tiger in a tweed suit.

Superhero stories have some trends we like to take for granted.  You know, little elements that crop up again and again. Kid sidekicks, animal pals, family units—you get the idea.