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Better Living

The Better Living logo, featuring the slogan "The aftermath is secondary."

Better Living is a corporation headed by The Director that oversees major aspects of life in Battery City. Better Living manufactures a wide variety of products, including batteries, ray guns, Power Pup, and air fresheners. While other brands are referenced, including Cosmic Thrust and Dead Pegasus, Better Living seems to be the largest corporation in the world of the Killjoys.

## Mission Statement

Better Living offered the following mission statement on their (now defunct) website:

> *Welcome to Better Living Industries, where dreams can be fulfilled, if your monetary ranking is deemed acceptable. We at Better Living Industries have been dedicated to a clean and structured lifestyle since the great fires of 2012. Bleaching the Zones and the quantitative analysis of the population have been effective means of ridding you, the consumer, of the unwanted waste. We, the organization, firmly believe in the sanctity of monochromaticism. By organizing the organisms we have revealed life’s true hidden values and discovered ways to attain and monetize that value. So ask yourself this, “Why Try?” Simply kick back and let BLI wash the grime out of your world. You have the means, you live to buy, why not buy to live a color-free existence.*
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## Identification

Better Living is typically identified by the black-and-white Better Living logo, as well as slogans like "The aftermath is secondary." The Director is often seen as the face of Better Living. Content related to Better Living is often written in English and Japanese.

## References

1. ↑ Shown in the "Na Na Na" video.
2. ↑ Accessible through the Wayback Machine.
3. ↑ Shown on the now-defunct Better Living website, which had text in both English and Japanese. There is also some limited Japanese in the comics.
Korse

Photograph of Korse by Neil Krug.

Korse is the primary antagonist of the Danger Days universe. As the head Exterminator, he is tasked with eliminating as many Killjoys as possible, as well as protecting Battery City from threats. At the time of the Fabulous Four's deaths, Korse is a ruthless killer. But when he falls in love with an unnamed man, their relationship beings to profoundly change him.

## Life and Background

Korse was raised by a single parent--an abusive, uncaring father. His mother died of unknown causes. As an adult, he is Battery City's top Exterminator and the main antagonist of the Fabulous Four. He finally kills Party Poison in 2019 after the Four break into Battery City to rescue the girl.

Several years later, Korse falls in love with a citizen of Battery City. He hides their relationship from The Director and his co-workers. The Director eventually finds out and orders the death of Korse's boyfriend--but not before their relationship has profoundly changed him. Korse finds himself losing the will to exterminate, and finally declares that he's done killing altogether.

In 2010, Grant Morrison revealed in an interview that Korse is "intimately connected with the Killjoys and their secret history." This history has never been revealed.

## Appearance

Like most Exterminators, Korse dresses strictly in black-and-white. He typically wears a long grey overcoat and a patterned vest with frills. He carries a white ray gun. He is also bald, a feature that sets him aside from the rest of the cast.

## Portrayal

Korse is played by Grant Morrison in the music videos. In a 2010 interview, Morrison described Korse as "a remorseless human bloodhound, a hunter who dresses like an undead, post-apocalyptic Doc Holliday."

## References

1. ↑ Shown in the comics and the "SING" video.
2. ↑ Shown in the comics.
3. ↑ Shown in the comics.
4. ↑ Shown in the "SING" video.
5. ↑ Shown in the comics.
6. ↑ 2010 interview with Grant Morrison.
7. ↑ 2010 interview with Grant Morrison.
The Girl

Photograph of the girl by Neil Krug.

### Associated With

Party Poison, Kobra Kid, Fun Ghoul, Jet Star, Val Velocity, Vaya, Vamos, Cherri Cola, Dr. Death Defying

The girl is the unnamed protagonist of the Killjoys universe. She is adopted and raised by the Fabulous Four until their deaths in Battery City. After years of wandering the desert, she eventually learns what makes her so special, and uses this power to bring down Better Living. Friends/mentors like Cherri Cola and Vaya and Vamos guide her along the way. In the comics, she also has a pet cat that accompanies her on her travels.

## Life and Background

After her mother was kidnapped by Better Living, the girl was raised by a group of Killjoys called the Fabulous Four. In 2019, the Four were killed on a rescue mission to rescue the girl from Battery City. She was brought back to the Zones by Dr. Death Defying and Cherri Cola, but she ran away shortly after they returned.

After wandering the desert for years, she was eventually reunited with Cherri, who acted as a mentor to the girl. She also followed the Ultra Vs throughout their haphazard adventures around the desert. Eventually, she discovered the special powers that enabled her to destroy Battery City once and for all. With the city gone and the citizens freed, she was finally reunited with her lost mother.

## Appearance

In the music videos, the girl wears a colorful outfit that includes a hat with a stop sign patch, a traditional Chinese blouse, and a belt decorated with bottle caps. In the comics, she frequently wears a plain black leather jacket. Later, she cuts her hair and takes on a more rebellious image.

## Portrayal

The girl is portrayed by actress and singer Grace Jeanette in the "Na Na Na" and "SING" music videos.

## References

1. ↑ Shown in the "SING" video.
2. ↑ Shown in the comics.
Transmitter

On September 4, 2010, My Chemical Romance's normal website disappeared and was replaced with a mysterious transmitter. Fans could click the dial to switch to different channels, which showed strange images and played distorted clips of music and sounds. There were no clues to the origin or meaning of the transmitter, but fans speculated that it was related to the upcoming album. On September 7th, MCR's website returned with a new blog post by Frank Iero, though the transmitter was still accessible from a separate page. The transmitter is unfortunately no longer accessible today.
Cover Artists

In addition to Becky Cloonan's covers, several artists were hired to draw variant covers for the Killjoy comics. While Gabriel Bá was hired to draw multiple issues, the rest of the artists drew only one. Some variants are rarer than others, and others were released exclusively through a certain retailer. The contributors are as follows:

* Gabriel Bá. Variant cover for issues 1 through 6.
* Brian Ewing. Variant cover for issue 1.
* Gerard Way and Tony Ong. Variant cover for issue 1.
* Gerard Way. Variant cover for issue 1.
* Paul Pope. Variant cover for issue 1.
* Rafael Grampá. Variant cover for issue 5.
* Fábio Moon. Variant cover for issue 6.
Na Na Na

Single cover for "Na Na Na," featuring a photograph by Neil Krug.

"Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)" is the first single from *Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys*. The music video used several clips from Art Is The Weapon, as well as some brand-new shots. "Na Na Na" was essentially the fandom's first full introduction to Danger Days.

## Music Video

The music video offers a rapid-fire introduction into the world of the Killjoys, with shots of Dr. Death Defying, Show Pony, the girl, and the Fabulous Four fighting for freedom and survival. The video includes footage of Dr. Death Defying giving a broadcast, Party Poison punching a Draculoid, Kobra Kid performing a karate kick, Show Pony twirling and aiming a ray gun, and much more. The video also offers glimpses of universe details like the Trans Am and Mailbox. At the end of the video, Korse captures the girl; he tells the Killjoys to "Keep running" before leaving them unconscious on the ground.

## References

1. ↑ Posted on Wikipedia.
2. ↑ Shown in the "Na Na Na" video.
Gary Levko

Gary Levko's Twitter avatar.

Gary Levko is a Better Living worker who ran the GaryLevko Twitter account. As the account appeared after Agent Cherri Cola was captured, it's heavily implied that Levko is a brainwashed version of Cherri. Levko tweeted about his new job, with the occasional incoherent rambling. He also tweeted Bob Fillmore, another Killjoy-turned-city worker. In 2014, fans learned that Shaun Simon ran the account.

## References

1. ↑ 2010 tweet by NewsAGoGo.
2. ↑ 2014 tweet by Shaun Simon.
Bert

Bert (born July 26, 1968; age 55) is Ernie's best friend and roommate. Bert is stern, serious and studious in contrast to Ernie's extroverted and amateur attitude. However, unlike Ernie, Bert typically gets most of the unfair luck even going as far as being the butt of his peer Ernie's joke. Bert also has an unusual

   affection toward certain artefacts that others might disagree with or get bored with. For example, Bert enjoys a fine book when alone and has a whole collection of paperclips. In addition, he also collects bottle caps (Figgy Fiz especially).

## Fact about Bert

* Bert is left handed.
* He has a total of 368 bottle capes in his collection.
* His guilty pleasure is veteran blinds.
* After regretting his choice to let Ernie be apart of the group for all this time, Bert finally gave in into wanting to be part of the band. Currently, he's the ratified whistler and made his debut on the track 'Goodbye Stranger'.
* When asked if he were to portray Bert and if Rowan was to portray Ernie, Layne answered with "Well then I might get    more than needed since I'm all over the voiceover project as it is."
Blue

Blue as she appears in the comics.

Blue is a pornodroid working in Battery City, looking for a way to support her girlfriend Red. At first she is obedient to the city, but as their situation grows more desperate, she starts to rebel against the city. Eventually she makes it to the desert and awakens Destroya, helping to free the souls trapped in Battery City.

## Life and Background

Blue is a pornodroid who works in the Lobby along with her girlfriend Red. When Red falls "ill," Blue tries to get more Plus to replenish her energy. But as the city refuses to help them and time starts to run out, they decide to take fate into their own hands. While Red dies after crossing the city border, Blue manages to escape into the desert. After being injured, she learns that she can bleed, although the significance of this is not clear. Shortly after wakening Destroya, a massive android that Red had once worshipped, Red appears to her as a satellite in the sky.

## Appearance

Blue typically wears a black latex outfit, a bright blue wig, and a clear poncho. She also has a white shirt and shorts for casual wear.
The Girl's Mother

The girl's mother as she appears in the comics.

The girl's mother is an unnamed woman who gave birth to the girl sometime during or after the Analog Wars. She was captured by Better Living, who attempted to put a Draculoid mask over her head. But instead of disappearing, her soul escaped into her unborn child. The girl used this pent-up rage to destroy the city; once the citizens were freed, she was finally reunited with her lost mother.

In the "Na Na Na" video, the girl is also shown leaving a letter to her mother in the Mailbox.

## References

1. ↑ Shown in the comics.
2. ↑ Shown in the "Na Na Na" video.
Fun Ghoul

Photograph of Fun Ghoul by Neil Krug.

Fun Ghoul was a member of the Fabulous Four. Like the rest of the Four, he helped raise and protect the girl until his death in 2019. He is noted for his distinct mouth scar (visible in the "SING" video) and his ability to make explosives. The character is associated with monsters and ghouls.

## Life and Background

Like the rest of the Four, almost nothing is known about Ghoul's personality or background. In the "Na Na Na" video, he is shown making explosives. He is depicted with a mouth scar in the "SING" video, suggesting that he was injured after the events of the first video.

## Appearance

Fun Ghoul typically wore a military vest, black pants, a wristband, gloves, and a shirt with black-and-yellow striped sleeves. He also wore a Frankenstein mask.

His symbol is a smiley face with a stitched-up mouth and one crossed-out eye.

## Portrayal

Fun Ghoul is played by Frank Iero in the videos.

## Gallery

Gerard Way's original sketch for Fun Ghoul.Screencap of Fun Ghoul in the "Na Na Na" video.Fun Ghoul's ray gun.
Gabriel Bá

Gabriel Bá is a Brazilian comic book artist and the twin brother of artist Fábio Moon. He drew the alternate covers for each issue of the comics, as well as a promotional drawing of the Fabulous Four that was used for merchandise. Bá previously worked with Gerard Way as the illustrator for his comic series *The Umbrella Academy*.
Killjoy Spider

The Killjoy spider logo.

The Killjoy spider is a symbol used to represent the Killjoys, often the Fabulous Four. The spider was drawn by Becky Cloonan in "five minutes" after she was told about the concept. The public's first introduction to the spider came in 2010, when Gerard Way submitted "Yellow" to the Alternative Press 25th Anniversary VIP art show in Los Angeles. The spider has been used in a myriad of ways, most notably on the hood of the Trans Am. Mikey Way also has the spider tattooed on his wrist.

## References

1. ↑ From an interview with Gerard Way, Shaun Simon, and Becky Cloonan.
2. ↑ Posted on Tumblr.
3. ↑ 2014 tweet by Mikey Way.
Flare

Flare as she appears in the comics.

Flare is one of the top Exterminators in Battery City. Along with Korse and Sprawl, she works directly for The Director. When Korse's secret relationship is discovered, she and Sprawl are tasked with killing his lover.

## Life and Background

Flare is a top Exterminator who answers directly to The Director herself. Neither Flare nor Sprawl appear to respect Korse; Flare once calls him "old man." She and Sprawl are sent to kill Korse's boyfriend when his secret relationship is discovered.

## Appearance

Flare has bright orange hair, cut short in the back. She wears a padded all-white uniform, as well as a helmet with a breathing tube and an amber dome.
List of common misconceptions

There are a lot of misconceptions about the Danger Days universe that many fans have taken as fact. Some misconceptions are fan theories about the characters that went viral, while others are old speculation that was struck down by the creators. **The point of this page is *not* to destroy people's headcanons--fans can view the characters however they want, and no headcanons are "right" or "wrong."** The point of this page is just to make sure that these misconceptions don't end up on the pages as "canon" content.

## "Gerard Way said that Party Poison is non-binary"

In 2015, Gerard Way posted a series of tweets about how the fandom views Party Poison's gender. He said that while people can view the character however they choose, he did not specifically interpret the character as non-binary:

> Been seeing people refer to the character 'Party Poison' as non-binary.I find this interesting- is this drawn from their gender expression?
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> It seems to be people's interpretation of the character, not mine specifically. I'm just curious about it.
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## "Show Pony uses they/them pronouns"

While Show Pony could very well be trans/non-binary (his gender has never been stated), Gerard Way uses "he/him" pronouns to refer to him.

## "Jimmy Urine played Agent Cherri Cola in the SING music video"

A popular fan theory stated that Jimmy Urine played Cherri Cola as a brainwashed Draculoid in the "SING" video. This theory became so popular that many people assumed it was canon, even though it was never confirmed. In 2017, Jon Rivera confirmed on Twitter that Jimmy Urine played the head Draculoid, not Cherri, who existed only as a Twitter character at the time.

## "Party Poison and Kobra Kid are canonically brothers"

This could very well be true, but technically it has never been stated in canon.

## "Mad Gear and Missile Kid are two different people"

In the short pre-comics story "Dead Satellites," it's established that Missile Kid is a caffeine-induced hallucination, not another band member.

## "The girl's name is Missile Kid/Motorbaby/Grace"

The girl's name has never been stated. Missile Kid is another "character," motorbaby is a slang term, and Grace is the name of the actress.

## "Party Poison's name is Mike Milligram"

Gerard Way stated in the intro to the special edition of the comics that Mike Milligram was one of the first characters that he created. Mike Milligram did inspire the character of Party Poison, but they are not the same person.

## "Fun Ghoul's name comes from the Italian word for 'fuck you'"

In 2013, Gerard Way shared on Twitter that he bought Killjoy masks from the Funghoul costume shop in New Jersey. It's likely that this is where the name came from.

## "My Chemical Romance ran the Twitter accounts"

In 2014, Shaun Simon stated that he ran most of the Twitter accounts. Gerard Way and Jon Rivera ran DrDeathDefying.
Better Living Vending Machine

Photograph of the Better Living vending machine.

The Better Living vending machine dispenses a variety of city-approved items. A vending machine is seen at a gas station in the "Na Na Na" video, where Kobra Kid helps the girl hack into the machine with a Vend-A-Hack. The machine offers ray guns, batteries, ammo, and water ("H2O"). Vending machines also appear in the comics, dispensing the following items:

* Vampire fangs
* Party Poison replica masks
* Frankuloid toys
* "Good Luck" stickers
* Ray guns
* Mousekat stress toys
* Plus
* "Yum-Duck" sweets

## References

1. ↑ Shown in the "Na Na Na" video.
2. ↑ Shown in the comics.
NewsAGoGo

NewsAGoGo's Twitter avatar.

NewsAGoGo is an unidentified character who ran the NewsAGoGo Twitter account. As the character was never shown in the videos or the comics, their appearance is unknown. On Twitter, they shared bizarre news from the Zones, as well as strange pictures and ramblings. They frequently talked to other characters and interacted with fans. In 2014, fans learned that Shaun Simon ran the account.

## Videos

NewsAGoGo has a Youtube channel called WeAreOperational, on which they posted two mysterious videos. These videos were shared on their Twitter account. "35fsecw3de.3GP" appears to show footage of DJ Hot Chimp.

## External Links

NewsAGoGo Twitter account

WeAreOperational Youtube channel
Destroya

Destroya as it appears in the comics.

Destroya is a massive android that once lay abandoned in the Zones. Androids in Battery City worshipped the android, believing that it would rescue from their oppression. The android was inactive until it was activated by Blue, which led to the destruction of the city that the Graffiti Bible had predicted. The album track "DESTROYA" also references the character.
Pornodroid

Pornodroid advertisement from an issue of the comics.

A pornodroid is an android that was manufactured in Battery City to sell sex to clients. Pornodroids run on Plus, a battery replenisher that gradually drains their energy. The androids come in a variety of types (identifiable by their hair color), each with a different special feature. The comics focus on two pornodroids named Blue and Red who fall in love and decide to choose their own fates.
Bulletproof Heart

Single cover for "Bulletproof Heart."

Bulletproof Heart is the third track off *Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys*. The track was planned to be the first single and music video, with storyboards by Vasilis Lolos, but the video was never produced. The song was later released as a radio single.

## External Links

Vasilis Lolos's Flickr with the full storyboards

## References

1. ↑ From WorthPoint, an archived version of Vasilis Lolos's eBay listing.
2. ↑ Noted on Discogs.
Vaya and Vamos

Vamos (left) and Vaya as they appear in the comics.

Vaya and Vamos are part of the Ultra Vs, an unpredictable gang of Killjoys led by Val Velocity. Vaya and Vamos travel as a pair, and one is rarely seen without the other. The characters are canonically genderfluid. Fans have speculated that the characters are twins, but their relationship is unknown.

## Life and Background

Growing up, Vaya and Vamos idolized the Fabulous Four. Years later, they joined the Ultra Vs, a haphazard gang led by Val Velocity. Vaya and Vamos both have an extremely laid-back attitude toward life. Death and violence don't concern them, and they spend much of their time relaxing, playing games, and causing mischief. They befriend the girl, but don't seem to be particularly attached to her. They also appreciate fashion and makeup.

## Appearance

Vamos has pink hair, while Vaya's hair is teal blue. Both characters typically wear shirts and jackets in muted colors. Vamos often wears a brown jacket with a black-and-red striped shirt. Conversely, Vaya usually wears a dark blue band leader's jacket. Both characters have strikingly similar features.

## References

1. ↑ 2015 tweet by Gerard Way.
2. ↑ Shown in the comics.
Monster

Gerard Way's original concept art from 2008. Monster is the fourth chararcter from the left.

Monster is an unused character that was part of Gerard Way's original concept in 2008. Monster appears with the rest of the original Killjoys in Way's initial concept sketch. Becky Cloonan drew several sketches as well, but the character was never incorporated into the comics.

## References

1. ↑ Shown in the special hardcover edition of the comics.
Jason Fijal

Jason Fijal is a production designer who made props and headed the art department for the Danger Days concept, including the music videos, the Zone 5 carnival, and more. Among other things, he painted the famous boombox and helped create the set for the "Dr. Death Defying Listening Party".

## External Links

Jason Fijal on Instagram

Jason Fijal's website
Boombox

Photograph of the boombox. From Jon Rivera's website.

The boombox is a colorfully painted prop carried by the girl in the "Na Na Na" music video. The prop was originally painted by production designer Jason Fijal, but Gerard Way asked Jon Rivera to add the word "BOOM" before they began shooting. The boombox has become a popular piece of Killjoy iconography, and is often associated with the girl.
Original Killjoys Concept

Gerard Way and Shaun Simon's original concept for Danger Days was quite different from the final version of the comics published in 2013. After a brainstorming session with Simon, Way drew the initial character sketch in 2008. Shaun Simon described the original story as the following:

> *The old version of the story focused on Mike Milligram, a late-twenty-something living in a desert trailer park and working a crappy job at a supermarket. Mike's teenage years were a blur. He couldn't remember if the things he remembered had actually happened or not. Part of him believed he was part of a gang called the Killjoys who fought fictional things in the real world. [...] He went out and got his old teenage gang, who were now living normal lives, back together because, yes, it was all real.*
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Some ideas from the original concept were used in later versions--for example, Mike Milligram inspired the character of Party Poison. However, the original idea for the comics was ultimately scrapped.

## References

1. ↑ Quoted from Shaun Simon's introduction to the special hardcover edition of the Killjoy comics.
2. ↑ Mentioned in Gerard Way's introduction to the special hardcover edition of the Killjoy comics.
Mike Milligram

Mike Milligram was the "original Killjoy," created by Gerard Way and Shaun Simon after a brainstorming session in 2008. Mikey Way provided the inspiration for his name, as Gerard had nicknamed him "Mike" during the recording of *The Black Parade*. Mike Milligram was originally the main character of the comics before the plot was changed. Becky Cloonan drew several concept sketches and promotional drawings of Mike that were never published. Despite being the "first" Killjoy, the character has never been used or mentioned in canon.

## Reference

1. ↑ Shown in the special hardcover edition of the comics.
Kobra Kid

Photograph of Kobra Kid by Neil Krug.

Kobra Kid was a member of the Fabulous Four, a famous group of Killjoys who fought against Better Living. With the rest of the Four, he helped raise the girl until his death in 2019. Kobra was known for his special power glove and kung fu abilities. His bright red jacket and "GOOD LUCK" helmet have become iconic pieces of Killjoy imagery.

## Life and Background

Like the rest of the Four, Kobra helped raise the girl in the desert until they were killed during a rescue mission. In an interview, Mikey Way described him as short-tempered and misunderstood, and said that he knows kung fu. In addition to his ray gun, he fought Draculoids with a modified power glove. He also knew karate. Years after his death, Vamos described him as having "sass".

In the "Na Na Na" video, Kobra is shown performing a karate kick, helping the girl hack a vending machine, and attacking a Drac with his power glove. He also flips through an issue of "MURDER" magazine.

On the album track "Jet-Star and the Kobra Kid/Traffic Report," Dr. Death Defying reports that Kobra Kid and Jet Star have been killed after an encounter with some Exterminators. This track is never referenced in the music videos, where Kobra and Jet die while rescuing the girl from Battery City.

## Appearance

Kobra Kid had bleached blonde hair, a bright red jacket with black detailing, a yellow shirt with black animal print, and a bright yellow helmet with a cartoon face and "GOOD LUCK" painted on the visor.

Kobra Kid's symbol is a black-and-white cobra logo. A patch of the symbol is sewn to the front of his jacket.

## Portrayal

Kobra Kid is played by Mikey Way in the music videos.

## Gallery

Gerard Way's original sketch for Kobra Kid.Screencap of Kobra Kid in the "Na Na Na" video.Kobra Kid's ray gun.
## References

1. ↑ Shown in the "SING" video.
2. ↑ 2010 interview with NME.
3. ↑ Shown in the "Na Na Na" video.
4. ↑ Shown in the comics.
Fabulous Four

The Fabulous Four's symbols. Clockwise from left: Party Poison, Kobra Kid, Fun Ghoul, Jet Star.

### Appears In

Twitter, "Art Is The Weapon" video, "Na Na Na" video, "SING" video, album

The Fabulous Four were a gang of Killjoys who raised and protected the girl until their deaths in 2019. They were closely associated with Dr. Death Defying and Cherri Cola. The Four (along with the girl) are the main focus of the "Na Na Na" and "SING" music videos. After their deaths, they become legendary figures in the Zones, immortalized in action figures and merchandise.

## Life and Background

The Fabulous Four consisted of Party Poison, Kobra Kid, Fun Ghoul, and Jet Star. They lived in the desert, fought for freedom and survival, and looked after the girl until she was kidnapped by Korse. They were killed in a rescue mission in Battery City, but not before the girl made it to safety. Years later, they became legendary figures in the Zones, even as the girl struggled to remember their faces.

## Appearance

Each member of the Fabulous Four has a unique outfit, mask/helmet, ray gun, and logo. Their names are "themed after designer drugs" and were originally the names of their ray guns.

## References

1. ↑ Members of the Four were repeatedly mentioned on Twitter. Kobra Kid and Jet Star are also mentioned on the album track "Jet-Star And The Kobra Kid/Traffic Report."
2. ↑ Mentioned in the comics.
3. ↑ Mentioned in the comics.
4. ↑ Shown in the "Na Na Na" video.
5. ↑ Shown in the "SING" video.
6. ↑ Shown in the comics.
7. ↑ From Cassie the Venomous's Danger Days FAQ.
Mailbox

Photograph of the mailbox (with Grace Jeanette.)

The mailbox is something of a cultural landmark in the Zones. In the videos, the mailbox is elaborately decorated and filled with art and letters from My Chemical Romance's family and friends (not shown on screen.) The "Na Na Na" video shows the girl adding a letter to her mother to the mailbox. In the comics, characters like Cherri Cola add Killjoy and Draculoid masks to the mailbox to ensure that their souls will be safely passed along to the Phoenix Witch. Party Poison's mask eventually makes it to the mailbox.

In 2017, Gerard Way revealed on Instagram that he displays the mailbox from the videos at his house.

## References

1. ↑ Mentioned on Jon Rivera's blog.
2. ↑ Shown in the "Na Na Na" video.
3. ↑ Shown in the comics.
4. ↑ 2017 Instagram post by Gerard Way.
Neil Krug

Photograph of Neil Krug.

Neil Krug is a photographer that worked closely with My Chemical Romance during the Danger Days era. In addition to a photoshoot with the main characters, he also took promotional photos for marketing materials. He also took photos during the World Contamination Tour. His photography has become an iconic part of the Danger Days era.
The Director

Screencap of the Director from an official Better Living video.

The Director was the head of Better Living and the overseer of Battery City. Played by Airi Isoda in the videos, the Director was a cruel, calculating woman who dreamed of ridding the world of imperfection and filth. In the end, her cruelty became her downfall, leading Korse to finally rebel against the city.

## Life and Background

The Director wanted to build a clean, sterile world free of filth and imperfections. To do so, she used a combination of violence, intimidation, cunning, and physical and psychological abuse to rid the environment of anything she deemed "imperfect"--especially emotions. In addition to controlling the city, she secretly watched the Zones through a camera planted in a robotic cat.

Korse, Flare, and Sprawl were her top Exterminators. When she noticed that Korse's kill rate was starting to decline, she began to suspect that he was hiding something from her. Upon discovering Korse's secret boyfriend, she ordered the man's death at the hands of Flare and Sprawl. A grieving Korse tracked her back to her living area.

As the girl and Destroya destroyed Battery City, Korse discovered that the Director was really an old woman kept alive by mechanical tubes--the young woman he thought was the Director was really just an android. The woman begged Korse to kill her, but he refused, telling her that he was done killing. He dropped his ray gun on the floor and walked away as she took her own life.

## Appearance

In the videos, she wears a plain grey suit. In the comics, she typically wears black latex lingerie and black lipstick. She is also seen wearing a grey kimono.

## Portrayal

In the "SING" video and Better Living website videos, the Director was played by fashion designer Airi Isoda.

## References

1. ↑ Shown in the comics.
2. ↑ Shown in the comics.
Slogans

Several slogans are repeated throughout the Killjoy universe. Some slogans are used by Killjoys, while others are part of Better Living's marketing strategy. Slogans like "Art is the weapon" have become popular among fans.

## Killjoy Slogans

* "*Art is the weapon against life as a symptom*." Often written as simply "*Art is the weapon*." From the "Art Is The Weapon" video.
* "*Look alive, sunshine*." Spoken by Dr. Death Defying on the album. This was also one of his first tweets.
* "*The future is bulletproof. The aftermath is secondary*." Spoken by Dr. Death Defying on the album.
* "*It's time to do it now and do it loud*." Spoken by Dr. Death Defying on the album.
* "*Killjoys, make some noise!*" Spoken by Dr. Death Defying on the album.
* "*Die with your mask on if you've got to.*" Spoken by Dr. Death Defying on the album.
* "*Keep running*." Spoken by Korse to the Fabulous Four at the end of the "Na Na Na" video.

## Better Living Slogans

* "*The aftermath is secondary*." Part of their logo and marketing.
* "*Everything is perfect*." Part of their marketing.
* "*Keep smiling*." Part of their marketing.
Danger Days Wiki

## Welcome to the Danger Days Wiki!

In 2019, California has been taken over by a massive corporation known as Better Living. While citizens of Battery City are subjected to abuse and mind control, the Killjoys fight for freedom in a post-apocalyptic desert. The future lies in the hands of a mysterious unnamed girl, protected by four colorful rebels known as theFabulous Four. This concept is the basis for the My Chemical Romance album *Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys*, as well as the comic series that followed in 2013. But Danger Days is more than just another dystopian story--it's also a vividly realized world with eerie details and instantly iconic characters.

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Kobra Kid
Cherri Cola
Dr. Death Defying
Korse
Dead Pegasus
Twitter Characters
Dr. Death Defying Listening Party
Record Release Party
Zone Surveillance
Mad Gear

Mad Gear as he appears in the comics.

Mad Gear is the frontman (and possibly only member) of The Mad Gear and Missile Kid. In the pre-comic short story "Dead Satellites," it's revealed that Mad Gear had a "weird caffeine-induced vision of him and a sentient weapon dancing onstage." Missile Kid is said to be this "weapon," not another band member. The band is mentioned numerous times in canon--the EP *The Mad Gear and Missile Kid* was "written" by Mad Gear, and Dr. Death Defying mentions a Mad Gear show on Twitter.

## References

1. ↑ Shown in the comics.
2. ↑ 2010 tweet by Dr. Death Defying.
Magazines

Jon Rivera poses beside the magazine rack. Picture from his blog.

While shown only briefly, the magazines seen in the "Na Na Na" video have become an iconic piece of Killjoy culture. Titles shown include "Murder," "Modern Exterminator," "Shiny," and "Blastas and Batteries." Kobra Kid is shown flipping through "Murder" magazine in the "Na Na Na" video. In the comics, Tommy Chow Mein offers to sell the girl an issue of "Shiny"--a magazine that features robot pornography.

## References

1. ↑ Shown in the "Na Na Na" video.
2. ↑ Shown in the comics.
Analog Wars

The Analog Wars are an event referenced by the Phoenix Witch in the comics. The girl's mother led the Killjoys in the wars, but they failed to defeat Better Living. Dr. Death Defying lost the use of his legs in the wars. It's unknown if the Analog Wars are related to the previously-mentioned Helium Wars.
Zones

Map of the Zones.

The Zones are the areas surrounding Battery City where the Killjoys live. There are seven confirmed Zones, each a ring that surrounds Battery City. The Zones were frequently referenced on Twitter. For example, Dr. Death Defying once tweeted:

> There are more pills produced in Battery City than grains of sand in Zone 4.
>
>

The specifics of each Zone and their inhabitants are unknown. While the official map only shows six Zones, the comics reveal that there are at least seven. Citizens of Battery City are allowed to travel to the Zones.

## References

1. ↑ 2010 tweet.
2. ↑ Shown in a single panel in the comics.
Dr. Death Defying

Screencap of Dr. Death Defying from the Listening Party.

### Appears In

Twitter, "Dr. Death Defying Listening Party" video, "A Message to the MCRmy" video, "Art Is The Weapon" video, "Na Na Na" video, "SING" video, album, comics

### Portrayed By

Steve Righ (Videos), Gerard Way and Jon Rivera (Twitter)

### Associated With

Party Poison, Kobra Kid, Fun Ghoul, Jet Star, Show Pony, The Girl, Cherri Cola

Dr. Death Defying is a major character in the Killjoys universe, and the only character to appear in all four "versions" of Danger Days (album, comics, Twitter, and videos.) Dr. Death Defying is a popular radio DJ who shares news, music, and advertisements on his station WKIL 109. His closest friend is Show Pony, a flamboyant roller skater. He lost use of his legs in the Analog Wars and requires a cane or a wheelchair.

## Life and Background

Dr. Death Defying lost the use of his legs in the Analog Wars. He runs the popular Killjoy radio station WKIL 109, with help from his friends Show Pony (in the music videos) and Cherri Cola (in the comics.) Dr. Death Defying is known for his stylized speech with heavy use of futuristic slang, both on and off the radio waves. On his station he plays music, shares news from around the Zones, and promotes businesses like Tommy Chow Mein's. After the Fabulous Four's deaths, his influence in the Zones starts to wane. He is finally killed by Val Velocity, who (incorrectly) believes him to be a Better Living spy.

## Appearance

Dr. Death Defying typically wears a leather jacket or an army jacket, black fingerless gloves, and a bandana. The back of his army jacket is printed with a logo that reads "Slaughtermatic Sounds." In the comics and music videos, he is shown using a wheelchair, while he is shown using a cane in the Listening Party. He is shown standing in a promotional poster for the album. His ray gun is pink with black stripes.

## Portrayal

In the music videos and the Listening Party, Dr. Death Defying is played by Steve Righ. He also appears in a message to the MCRmy. Righ also plays the character on the album, where he gives short broadcasts between the tracks. On Twitter, he was portrayed by Gerard Way and Jon Rivera.

Dr. Death Defying is shown repeatedly in the "Na Na Na" video. The viewer sees him giving a broadcast, taking a record from Show Pony, and fighting off a Draculoid. He also appears briefly at the end of the "SING" video as part of the crew to rescue the girl.

In the comics, he appears briefly to talk to Cherri Cola and the girl. Excerpts from his radio broadcasts are sprinkled throughout the comic.

## External Links

Dr. Death Defying Listening Party

Dr. Death Defying--A Message to the MCRmy

DrDeathDefying on Twitter

## References

1. ↑ Shown in the Listening Party, the music videos, and the comics.
2. ↑ Mentioned in the comics.
3. ↑ Shown in the comics.
4. ↑ Posted on Tumblr.
5. ↑ Shown in the "Na Na Na" video.
6. ↑ 2014 tweet by Shaun Simon.
The Kids From Yesterday

Single cover for "The Kids From Yesterday."

"The Kids from Yesterday" is the final single and video from *Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys*. The music video features clips of interviews and shows from across the band's career. Much of the footage came from a fan video by Emily Eisemann. The special edition box set included bonus tracks/remixes and an exclusive T-shirt.

## References

1. ↑ Posted on Wikipedia.
2. ↑ 2012 article by The Hollywood Reporter.
3. ↑ Posted on MCRmy Hollywood.
Planetary (GO!)

Single cover for "Planetary (GO!)"

"Planetary (GO!)" is a single released from *Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys*. Unlike previous music videos, which featured a concept and storyline, "Planetary (GO!)" was a performance video filmed at the O2 Academy in Islington. Actual fans (not actors) bought tickets to see the performance.
Mikey Way

Mikey Way as Kobra Kid. From a photoshoot with Kerrang! magazine.

Mikey Way is the former bassist of My Chemical Romance and the current frontman of Electric Century. He portrayed Kobra Kid during My Chemical Romance's Danger Days era. In addition to appearing in the music videos, he performed with the band during the World Contamination Tour and the Honda Civic Tour. According to brother Gerard Way:

> When we realized we were going to re-record the album, I turned to Mikey and said just one thing: "Danger Days, here we come again."
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>

## External Links

Mikey Way on Twitter

Mikey Way on Instagram

## References

1. ↑ From "The True Lives of My Chemical Romance" by Tom Bryant.
Plus

Information sheet on Plus from the comics.

Plus is a battery replenisher used by androids in Battery City. Plus is specifically manufactured to be addictive, and to weaken in power as the price increases. Androids have been known to overdose on Plus. The product is intentionally designed to be inefficient so that androids will buy more, maximizing Better Living's profits.
Val Velocity

Val Velocity as he appears in the comics.

Val Velocity is one of the main antagonists of the comic series The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. He leads a haphazard group called the Ultra Vs in their chaotic adventures around the desert. Bitter and hot-tempered, Val grows increasingly paranoid until he causes an unthinkable tragedy.

## Life and Background

Val is the fiery, unpredictable leader of the Ultra Vs, a gang of teenagers who live in an area called the Nest. As time goes on, Val becomes increasingly violent and paranoid. He dyes his hair red in an attempt to co-opt Party Poison's style and replace his status as a legend. Eventually, Val's paranoia leads to the murder of Dr. Death Defying, an act that he later regrets.

## Appearance

When Val first appears, he has snow-white hair, a matching jacket, a grey mask with a large red X across the eyes, and a necklace with false vampire fangs attached. Later, he dyes his hair red to match Party Poison's style.
Great Fires of 2012

The Great Fires of 2012 are an event that was vaguely referenced on the Better Living website. Like the Helium Wars, the details are unclear. The website claimed that "[w]e at Better Living Industries have been dedicated to a clean and structured lifestyle since the great fires of 2012," implying that the fires were a possible cause for the rise of Better Living.

## References

1. ↑ From the archived version of the Better Living website.
Bob Fillmore

Bob Fillmore was a Battery City worker who ran the (now-deleted) BobFillmore Twitter account. The tweets are now lost, but old screencaps show that the character was similar to Gary Levko. The account later became NEONFUCK, which was subsequently hacked and suspended. In 2014, fans learned that Shaun Simon was behind the account.

## References

1. ↑ Posted on Tumblr.
2. ↑ Posted on Tumblr.
3. ↑ 2014 tweet by Shaun Simon.
Art Is The Weapon

Screencap from the "Art Is The Weapon" video.

"Art Is The Weapon" was the first visual introduction into the world of Killjoys. Uploaded on September 17, 2010, the video features shots of the Fabulous Four, Dr. Death Defying, Show Pony, and the girl as they fight for freedom in the Zones, as well as a release announcement for the album. Many of the shots and ideas were reused for the "Na Na Na" video. Essentially, "Art Is The Weapon" served as a teaser for what would come next.

## References

1. ↑ Shown in the "Art Is The Weapon" video.
Steve Righ

Steve Righ on the set of the Dr. Death Defying Listening Party. From Jon Rivera's blog.

### Role

Actor

Steve Righ is the guitarist of Mindless Self Indulgence. He played Dr. Death Defying in his video and album appearances, and co-wrote the Listening Party with Jon Rivera. He once performed "Look Alive Sunshine" (as Dr. Death Defying) live on stage with My Chemical Romance.

## References

1. ↑ 2017 tweet by Jon Rivera.
2. ↑ Fan video from 2010.
Better Living Website

Screenshot of the Better Living website.

The Better Living website was an actual website that fans could browse at betterlivingindustries.com or betterlivingindustries.jp. Both domains have expired, but the site is still accessible through the Wayback Machine. The site offers a Zone report and information about Better Living, as well as two video messages from The Director.
Becky Cloonan

Becky Cloonan (right) with Gerard Way.

Becky Cloonan is a comic book artist who illustrated all six issues of The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. She was involved with the concept from the beginning, drawing concept art and developing the universe. She also drew promotional materials for the concept, including a poster of the Fabulous Four for Rock Sound magazine.

## External Links

Becky Cloonan on Twitter

Becky Cloonan's Website

## References

1. ↑ 2013 interview with Gerard Way, Shaun Simon, and Becky Cloonan.
2. ↑ Posted on Tumblr.
Phoenix Witch

The Phoenix Witch as she appears in the comics.

The Phoenix Witch is a mystical creature that lives in the Zones. Characters like Cherri Cola leave Killjoy and Draculoid masks in the Mailbox for her to pick up. She cares for their souls in the afterlife and beyond. The Phoenix Witch appears to the girl near the end of the comics to reveal her secret history and the key to destroying Battery City.

## Appearance

The Phoenix Witch's body appears to be covered in black feathers. She wears heavy beaded necklaces and a carved mask. Her arms are wrapped with bandages, and a purple light surrounds her. She pushes a shopping cart with the masks inside.
Ray Gun

Kobra Kid's ray gun.

The ray gun is the weapon of choice for Killjoys and Draculoids alike. Ray guns shoot high-powered laser beams in different colors. Many ray guns are specially customized--for example, each member of the Fabulous Four has a unique ray gun. Draculoids and Exterminators carry plain white guns with no customization. In the comics, a shot from a ray gun can draw blood, while no blood is seen in the music videos.

## References

1. ↑ Shown in the "Na Na Na" video.
2. ↑ Shown in the comics.
Fact News

"Fact News" is a news program in Battery City. Two "Fact News" segments were filmed as part of the "Transmissions" series of videos. The news anchor was played by Matt Reed, a member of the creative team.

## External Links

Better Living Industries - Fact News - Weather Report

Better Living Industries - Fact News - Government Flies
Vinyl

Vinyl meeting the girl in the comics.

Vinyl is a member of the Ultra Vs. Unlike the rest of the Vs, he never speaks, and is often seen standing off to himself. Very little is known about the character.

## Appearance

Vinyl is a tall, muscular man with long black hair. He typically wears a red vest and a skull mask. Fans have noted his resemblance to Glenn Danzig.
Koon Goto

## Appearance & Personality

The male resembles a young adult, seeming to be in his mid 20s. A typical Koon, blue locks of hair sit messily atop his head at most times. His cerulean gaze condescending, it's quite obvious those around him have already been judged, before the conversation ever began. Goto thinks of himself above everything and everyone, and it shows in the way he speaks to others, more often than not, he's objectively rude and demanding for things to go his way, even if his idea might not be the most thought out.

## Powers & Abilities

 Dexterity
 Shinsoo Control
 Resistance
 Wit
Wavehead

A wavehead pictured in the comics.

A wavehead is a drug addict that gets high off the sun's radiation. Waveheads tend to sit outside for long periods of time, baking in the sun. Waveheads were mentioned on Twitter as early as 2010 by Agent Cherri Cola:

> Mega Moon's Throttle bar...full of Wave-Head's...good thing I was at full power...when those guys pop, its just literally shit everywhere
>
>

In the comics, it's implied that Cherri Cola is a former wavehead.

## References

1. ↑ 2010 tweet by AgentCherriCola.
2. ↑ Mentioned in the comics.
SING

Single cover for "SING," featuring a photograph by Neil Krug.

"SING" is the second single from *Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys*. This was also the last music video featuring the Killjoys. Unlike the "Na Na Na" video, which had a very loose storyline, "SING" offers a linear narrative. In the "SING" video, the Fabulous Four break into Battery City to rescue the girl from The Director's clutches.

## Music Video

The video follows the Fabulous Four as they break into Battery City to rescue the girl from Korse and The Director. When they storm the building, a gunfight with Draculoids and Exterminators breaks out. The Four are killed in the gunfight--but not before sneaking the girl to safety with Show Pony and Dr. Death Defying.

## References

1. ↑ Posted on Wikipedia.
2. ↑ Shown in the "SING" video.