May 1, 2000

The Introduction of the Author: Who's This Guy?
Summary: The Author tries to make his debut for the second time.
Cast: Proto Man, Roll, The Author
Style: 16-Bit
== Transcript ==
:Panel 1
{Proto Man and Roll are holding white ice cream.}
Voice: {from above, offstage} Okay, let's try this again: Behold!
:Panel 2
{There is a loud "POOF!"}
:Panel 3
{The Author appears, raising his arms.}
The Author: Tada...
:Panel 4
Proto Man: Poof?
The Author: {taking a defensive stance} It was the best I could do on such short notice.
== Fun Facts ==
* This is the first visual appearance of the Author.
* This is the only time the Author appears with a "poof."
== External Links ==
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