Multiples of Monsters (Transcript)

Here's the second episode of Justice Squadron: Comicger

It was another fine day at Petropolis High School. David was in his digital photography class working on photoshopping the pictures he took around the school, and adding his own digital drawings he did of him and the other Comicgers in their Ranger forms fighting drawings he did of the Paraxis around the school grounds. His teacher, a male pigeon named Mr. Chirply, was very pleased.

Mr. Chirply: I must say, David, your photoshopped photos are really stellar. Even if they aren't part of the actual curriculum, they're quite welcome in the gallery.

David: Thanks, Mr. Chirply. I guess you can say it runs in the family.

Mr. Chirply: Oh, for sure. You're definitely becoming like your father each day. There was one former student of mine who was just as enthusiastic with his photos, but mostly having a few female students covered in nearby blankets. And, yet, he still passed with flying colors. I understand he's now an agent of TUFF.

David: That's pretty cool. But, I'd rather stick to making my own heroes rather than facing the crazy reality that the real ones face.

Mr. Chirply: You even have a similar sense of humor, too.

David: (big grin)

Mr. Chirply: Now, I must go check on the other students. Keep up the good work. (walks off to check on the other students)

David: Okay, Mr. Chirply. Thanks for the compliment! (continues working on his photoshop project)

Just then, Gerald and Harold come into the classroom with freshly printed photos they took while snapping pictures throughout the school.

Gerald: We did it, Harold! We got some REAL good ones today!

Harold: We sure did. If we keep this up, we'll be top of the class!

Gerald: Not to mention... (moves closer to Harold)  We could use this knowledge to snap a photo of the Comicgers' true identities!

Harold: Oh, yeah!

Mr. Chirply: (approaching them) Let me see the photos, boys.

Gerald: Here you go, Mr. Chirply. (hands him the photos)

Mr. Chirply: (observing the photos closely) Mmm-hmmph. Mmm-hmmm. Ah, very good! This is what I call art. Life exploited!

Gerald + Harold: Yes!

Then, a couple of students come over to take a look, but some of were very shocked by what they saw.

Ferret Girl: (looking at a photo they took of her snoring in the library) Sanders, how could you?!?

Butterfly Boy: (looking at a photo they took of him coming out of his cocoon as he finishes his metamorphosis) That was a big moment for me!

Woodpecker Boy: (looking at a photo they took of him when he was in the sewing club) And, THAT in no way proves that I'm in the sewing club!!!

Mr. Chirply: Uh, yes it does.

Then, the three students start scowling at Gerald and Harold with angry looks.

Gerald: Oh, boy.

Mr. Chirply: Now, boys. I forgot to mention that sometimes photography can make people pretty angry. RUN FOR IT!!!!!

Harold: I can take a hint! (grabs Gerald by the wing, and runs out of the classroom with him)

Students: (chasing them out of the classroom)

David: (seeing what was going on) Oh, boy. Those two always seem to get in trouble, no matter what they do.  (continues working)

Unbeknownst to him, Grunemitt was hiding outside the classroom, eavesdropping on the whole class. David's interest in photography seemed to have given him some inspiration.

Grunemitt: A-ha! This gives me an idea! (buzzes back to Darkanos' fortress)

Upon his return to Darkanos' fortress, he immediately fills him in on David's interest, and suggests that they use a photography-themed monster to trap the Comicgers in photos.

Darkanos: So, you're saying that we should use a monster to trap the Comicgers inside of a photograph?

Grunemitt: Yes, sire. They can't do much whilst trapped inside.

Darkanos: Somehow, I doubt we have a monster that can do something like that. In fact, I was talking with Rozoson and Gelgieden about sending a monster that can multiply itself to confuse them greatly.

Infafre: (butting in) If I may, my lord. I believe we have just the monster that can do both! Duplex, the evil master camera! With his flash photography skills, he can multiply himself into photo images, and can even trap his victims into photos just as Grunemitt suggests.

Darkanos: Hmmmm. I'm intrigued. Go down to the dungeons, and fetch him.

Infafre: As you wish, master. (bows, and heads down to the dungeon to fetch Duplex)

Back with the Comicgers, they met up at Crystal Comics after school as David's friends start talking to him about his amazing photos in digital photography class.

William: So, David! I hear Mr. Chirply's taking a liking to your photoshopped photos. He says they're the talk of the class!

Katie: Yeah! I'm sure your dad would be proud of you right now.

David: I'm sure he is. I may be struggling a bit in most academic studies, but I'm a wiz in art classes.

Paul: But, not ceramics, though. I mean, c'mon! Your pots look like they've been puked up by a Golem.

David: Okay, not EVERY area.

William: Well, don't worry about it.  At least you're on your way.

David: Thanks for everything!

Big Louie: (watching the Comicgers on the news) Wow, the Comicgers are starting to become pretty popular these days. I think they could be the greatest heroes to grace Petropolis since Team Katswell.

Monica: (coming to the cash register with her things) Yeah, I'll say. I also heard that the Comicgers comics have been selling like hot cakes ever since they showed up. Even the back issues.

Big Louie: No kiddin'. Although, sometimes I wonder, who are they underneath those helmets?

Monica: (eyes lit up in surprise) Oh, I'm sure they're nobody important.  You know how these superheroes are with their secret identities.

Big Louie: Yeah, probably. (turns to the cash register) So, did ya find everything?

Monica: Yup. (gives him her things)

Big Louie: (scanning the items, and adding up the total price) That'll be $22.40.

Monica: (giving him her Crystal Comics discount card, which gives her half price on all purchases at the store) I'm sure this'll cover it.

Big Louie: (gives her back the card) Thank you, Monica! Have a nice day, and say hi to your folks for me.

Monica: No prob, and don't worry. I will. (joins with the others)

Paul: So, Monica, what'd ya get?

Monica: Well, I got a couple of Comicgers back issues, a couple Iron Mutt action figures, a He-Mutt graphic novel, and a packet of Lava Blisters.

Paul: Nice!

Katie Good to know you're starting to open up more, Monica.

Monica: Hey, I only try to act tough while I'm in public, okay? You guys are my friends. That's different.

Katie: Oh.

Then, the Comicgers get a buzz from their Comic Turners.

David: (answering his) Sup, Dad?

Stanley: "David, get over to the studio with the others. I've got something to show you all."

David: We're on our way, Dad! (cuts the feed) C'mon, guys! My dad's got something that he wants to show us.

William: Maybe it's a new weapon to help us beat Darkanos.

David: We'll see. Let's go!

Then, they all leave Crystal Comics, and head over to the studio to see Stanley's big surprise. Back at Darkanos' fortress, Infafre returns with Duplex, a robotic looking monster resembling a camera with a face in the flash robotic looking arms and legs (with black shoe-like feet).

Duplex: Hey there, Darkanos! Boy, you're looking photogenic today!

Darkanos: (unamused) Charmed. Now, you claim to capture your victims inside of photographs?

Duplex: Yup. In an 8x10 Glossy, no less.  Would you like to see a demonstration?

Darkanos: Absolutely.

Duplex: Excellent! Now, I just need a model. (looks around, and sees Blaludon) Ah, you look like you would be right at home in a photo shoot, ma'am!

Blaludon: (eyes lit up with excitement) Me?!? Oh, I hope I look presentable.

Vistosam: You look marvelous, Blaludon. Now, go!

Blaludon: Okay, okay! (goes in front of Duplex) Now, how's THIS profile? (puts her right arm behind her head, winks with her right eye, and makes a kissy face with her left hand out as if she blew a kiss)

Duplex: PERFECT!!! Now, keep that pose! (focuses the camera) Say cheese! (presses the snapshot button, and flashes, indicating that he took the picture)

Then, in Blaludon's place was an 8x10 Glossy photo of her in the same exact pose she made.

Gelgieden: Wow! I'm impressed. (picks up the photo) I must say Blaludon looks better as a photo than ever did in person.

Grunemitt: I agree. (turns to Duplex) Do you think I can get wallet-size versions of this?

Duplex: Sorry. I don't do requests.

Darkanos: Enough talking. Now, is there for you to reverse this?

Duplex: Of course, sir. I just turn the snapshot button counterclockwise like so. (does just that, and flashes again)

Blaludon: (turning back into her original self in Gelgieden's arms) My, you've got strong arms, Gelgieden. Have you been working out?

Gelgieden: Blech!  (drops Blaludon on the floor)

Blaludon: (landing on her butt) Ow.

Darkanos: You also said you can multiply into photo copies of yourself. Is this true?

Duplex: Oh, yes, my lord! Just give me a minute here. (finds the secret buttons located on his hips, and suddenly duplicates into four different copies of himself) How's this?

Darkanos: Very nice.

Gelgieden: With this ability, we can have him go across five different areas of Petropolis, causing the Comicgers to face him one on one. This will cause mass confusion on them because let's face it. How can anyone be in five places at once?

Darkanos: Ah, I see. That's a brilliant idea, Gelgieden.

Grunemitt: And, once the time is right, Duplex will trap them inside photographs, and we can mount them on the wall!

Darkanos: Outstanding idea. Those Comicgers have FINALLY met their maker! (laughs evilly)

Meanwhile, back at the studio, the Comicgers arrive to hear what Stanley has in store for them.

David: We're here, Dad. Now, what's this big surprise you have in store for us?

Stanley: Well, son, I've been doodling a bit in my sketchbook, and miraculously came up with THIS! (points at five motorcycles that were in the middle of the studio)

The motorcycles in question were actually the Sketch Cycles from the Comicgers comics. They resembled motocross bikes, but with laser guns attached to the sides of the back wheel, a mini-computer near the handlebars, nitro engines, and a more shark-like motif in the front. They could also convert into flying machines for faster travel. Needless to say, the Comicgers were greatly surprised.

William: Dude, those are the Sketch Cycles from the comics!

Stanley: That's right, William. I figured you could use them to get around the city faster. That way, you can deal with Darkanos' monsters on a much quicker scale.

Monica: (equally impressed) I think I'm in love. (embraces her corresponding Sketch Cycle with loving care)

Katie: Looks like somebody's happy.

Stanley: And, as you recall from the comics, these things can also convert into flying machines for faster travel. That way, you can get a bird's eye view of the action.

David: That's fantastic, Dad! Thanks.

Then, the studio's tracking system starts picking up monster activity in the city. Only this time, it was starting to pick up five signals all at once.

Stanley: Oh, boy! It looks like Darkanos has sent FIVE monsters out into the city!

Paul: All at once? That's kinda odd.

William: Anyway, this would be a great opportunity to test out the Sketch Cycles! And, besides, I think we'd better split up, and tackle each monster individually.

David: I agree, Will. We'll do more damage that way.

Stanley: Now, remember, kids. The Sketch Cycles are just freshly drawn, and aren't used to the real world, yet. Meaning that they're not fully powerful in this world, yet. So, be sure to keep an eye on the power meter! If it reaches zero, you'll have to continue on foot!

David: You got it, Dad.  Alright, guys! You ready? (holds up his Comic Turner)

William, Paul, Monica, and Katie: (holding up theirs) Ready!

Comicgers: Comic Turners Activate! (the Comic Turners convert back to their original shape) Comic Powers! Turn On! (flick the on switches on them, and morph into their Ranger forms)

Stanley: Good luck, kids!

David: Thanks, Dad!

Comicgers: (getting on their Sketch Cycles) Sketch Cycles, online! (turning on the ignition of the Cycles, and revving up)

As that happened, a special platform lowers into the main building's parking garage, just near the ramp leading outside.

Comicgers: Let's motor! (start driving their Sketch Cycles out of the garage and into the city)

David: Okay, let's split up and each take a monster! We'll rendezvous back at the studio when we know what's going on!

William, Paul, Monica, and Katie: Right!

They each went totally different routes, hoping to face each monster. Meanwhile, in the parking lot of a nearby supermarket, Duplex was snapping photos at everyone, trapping them inside.

Duplex: Hold still, you people! You moving is just gonna ruin the shots!

Then, Katie shows up, and parks her Sketch Cycle and gets off to confront Duplex.

Katie: Well, I guess we gotta monster on Aisle 3.

Duplex: (turning around to see Katie) Ah, we got one of the Comicgers already! Now, hold still while I get a good picture of you! (adjusts his camera setting)

Katie: Sorry, I'm a little camera-shy! (pulls out her Art Laser, converts it to sword mode, and strikes at Duplex)

Duplex: (falling over and fading away, indicating that he's one of his own duplicates)

Katie: What the...? That was... TOO easy. (looks over to see the people trapped in photos) I'm guessing he turned these poor people into photographs! I'd better have Paul run a scan on these! (goes over to pick up the photos, and heads back to her Sketch Cycle)

Meanwhile, over in the park, Duplex was trapping a couple of kids on the playground into his photographs when William shows up on his Sketch Cycle.

William: (pointing his Art Laser at him) Hey, you! You shouldn't be photographing those kids! (shoots at him) It's just creepy.

Duplex: (falling on his face, and fades away, revealing him to be another duplicate)

Kids: (cheering for him) Yay!

William: Thanks, kids. But, this was TOO easy. (looks at a few kids trapped in photos) Are these your friends?

Kid #1: Yeah.

Kid #2: What happened to them?

William: I'm not sure. But, I'm gonna be taking them back to base, and maybe I'll try to fix this. I'll contact their parents about this. Bye, kids! (heads back on his Sketch Cycle)

Kids: Bye!

Meanwhile, Monica has driven her Sketch Cycle down a dark alley, where Gelgieden and Duplex were discussing (or it looks like it) their next move.

Gelgieden: If we play this right, those Comicgers WILL be ours!

Monica: (getting off her Sketch Cycle, and pulling out her Art Laser) You might wanna rethink that, Gelgieden! (points Art Laser at Gelgieden, and shoots at Duplex)

Duplex: (quickly snapping a photo at Monica, trapping her inside a photo before getting hit by the blast, and fading away)

Gelgieden: Hmmm. No matter. (picks up the photo) At least we were able to get one of them. (disappears from the scene)

Meanwhile, Paul quickly arrives at the Wharf, where he finds Grunemitt and Duplex leading a small squadron of Paraxis to try and trap some Wharf workers in some photos.

Grunemitt: Quickly, Duplex! We gotta get as many Wharf workers as we could!

Paul: (getting off his Sketch Cycle, and drawing his Art Laser) Not so fast, Grunemitt! You're not trapping anyone on MY watch!

Duplex: Ah, finally! We were getting worried about you, Ranger! Now, hold still! (focuses his camera, and starts snapping a photo of Paul)

Paul: What do you plan on doing wi-- (suddenly gets trapped inside the photo)

Grunemitt: Yes!!! We got one!

Duplex: My work is done! I hope the other Duplexes are just as successful. (fades away, indicating that he's another duplicate)

Grunemitt: (going over to the photo, and picking it up) Oh, at last, Darkanos will be SO pleased. Come, Paraxis. Fall back!

Paraxis: (screeching in agreement)

Then, they all gathered around, and buzzed away. Meanwhile, David arrives at the train station, where the real Duplex was going around trapping people inside of photographs.

David: (parking his Sketch Cycle, and approaches Duplex with his Art Laser)

Duplex: Boy, these anthros are SO one-dimensional.

David: Funny. I was gonna say the same about YOU!!!

Duplex: (turns around to see David with his Art Laser pointed at him) Ah, the son of the creator! I was wondering when you would show up.

David: You'd better release those poor people at once, you walking photo gallery! Or, you'll be sorry!

Then, Katie and William arrive and join up with David.

Katie: David, there's something strange going on.

William: Yeah, it seems that all these monsters were.... (suddenly sees Duplex) I should've known. Duplex, from Comicgers Issue #42.

Katie: We must've been fighting his duplicates.

Duplex: You catch on so fast. Now, hold still. (starts adjusting his camera settings)

Katie: Oh, no! Quick, David! Get outta the way!!!

David: Right!

David, William, and Katie quickly get out of the way as Duplex snaps a photo of the park bench, trapping it instead of them.

Duplex: Oh, darn it!

Then, Grunemitt and Gelgieden appear beside Duplex to tell him they were successful.

Grunemitt: I got Comic Green!

Gelgieden: And, I managed to get Comic Yellow.

William: (realizing they got their friends) Paul and Monica? THEY'RE imprisoned in those photos as well?

Katie: (getting mad) You comic book creeps! You're gonna pay for that!

Gelgieden: Then, let's complete this set by adding these three to our repertoire.

Grunemitt: Excellent idea! Paraxis, arise!!!!

Then, the Paraxis reappear beside Gelgieden, Grunemitt, and Duplex.

Grunemitt: Attack!!!

Then, the Paraxis, Grunemitt, Gelgieden, and Duplex all attack David, Katie, and William, and they start fighting back. Katie was fighting a couple of Paraxis, when she comes face to face with Gelgieden, who was brandishing her whip sword at her.

Gelgieden: I might try a little tiger taming.

Katie: Sorry, but this tigress can't be tamed!

Then, Gelgieden whips at her, and Katie uses her pirouettes from ballet practice to dodge them quickly. Then, during the fray, she saw Monica in her photo trap, and quickly ran over there to grab it.

Gelgieden: (seeing her) Oh, no you don't! (whips her whip at her)

Katie: (quickly grabbing the photo and dodging the whip)

Meanwhile, William has just tackled a couple of Paraxis as if they were a rival football team, when Grunemitt flies in, and strikes at him with his twin swords.

William: Dude! I would suggest looking into getting a flea collar. That way you can protect yourself from yourself.

Grunemitt: (getting ticked off) DIE, RANGER!!!!! (swings his swords at William)

William: (blocking them with his forearms, which didn't get cut, surprisingly)

Grunemitt: (astonished) How is that even possible?

William: Dunno. But, it works for me. (crescent kicks him in the face)

Grunemitt: (falling over, dropping the photo of Paul as well)

William: (picking the photo up) Don't worry, Paul. We'll get ya outta there!

Meanwhile, David was blasting a couple of Paraxis out of the way with his Art Laser, when he comes face to face with Duplex, and he was itching to trap David inside a photo.

David: I may have an interest in photography, but I ain't planning on becoming a photo in Darkanos' fortress.

Duplex: Well, then I guess you won't mind holding still for a quick photo shoot, then? (shoots energy blasts from his fingertips)

David: (getting blasted by the blasts, and falls over a bit singed)

Duplex: Maybe you'll hold still, now! (starts focusing his camera on David)

David: (pulling out his Art Laser and fires at the snapshot button, causing it spin back counterclockwise)

Duplex: (falls over on his back) AAUUUGGGH!!!!

Suddenly, Paul and Monica were set free from their photo prisons, along with everyone who was trapped by Duplex before the others got there.

Paul: --ith that? (realizes he was free) Hey, I'm free!

Monica: (fires her Art Laser at Katie absent-mindedly) Uh-oh! I'm so sorry, Katie!

Katie: Hey, Monica! You're free!

Duplex: Oh, nuts! They got free!

The photo of the park bench was also free, crushing a few Paraxis who were holding the photo underneath it.

Grunemitt: Curses! No matter! We got a couple of people trapped in the photos for Darkanos.

Gelgieden: We'll retreat for now! But, we'll be back to trap them all in a group photo!

Then, the three villains disappear from the train station.

David: Boy, that was scary. (turns to Monica and Paul) You guys okay?

Paul: A little stiff, but we're alright.

Monica: I sure know how my family Christmas photo feels now after what I've experienced.

David: Now, c'mon! Let's head back to the studio, and my dad will probably come up with a way to free any other anthro he's trapped in his photos.

William, Katie, Paul, and Monica: Right!

Then, the Comicgers head back to the studio, and told Stanley about what they just encountered. After getting the details, Stanley starts coming up with a plan.

Stanley: Duplex, of course! Darkanos probably sent him in his many multiples to try and confuse you all, so he can defeat you all very easily.

David: Not only that, Dad, but he also trapped a few people with his camera abilities.

Katie + William: (giving Stanley the pile of photos containing the trapped people they caught Duplex's doubles trapping)

Paul: He even got me and Monica for a bit. But, David saved us by blasting his snapshot button.

Stanley: Duplex can reverse the effects of his photo trap by turning his snapshot button counterclockwise, and hitting it again. But, next time we face him, I highly doubt he'll comply to do it to set these poor people free.

William: So, how're we gonna break his hold on these people?

Stanley: (thinking very hard on the situation, and suddenly sees Monica's bag of goods from Crystal Comics) Monica, do you mind if I look through your bag from Crystal Comics?

Monica: Uh, sure, Mr. C. But, why?

Stanley: I think the answer lies here. (goes through the bag, and sees that one of the Comicgers back issues she purchased was Issue #42, the comic which Duplex came from) I wonder... (looks through the comic, and sees a very important detail in the end)  Of course!! I can't believe I didn't see this sooner!!!

Katie: See what sooner?

Stanley: There's a more in-direct way of breaking this photo spell. (shows them a panel of Duplex with his camera lens destroyed) We've gotta destroy Duplex's camera lens BEFORE we send him back to the comics!

David: How?

Stanley: A simple strike with the Art Laser in sword form will do the trick.

Paul: Great! Now, all we gotta do is find him, and strike away at his camera lens!

David:  I'LL  do it, guys! I'm pretty sure that it was MY interest in photography that caused Darkanos to send him in the first place.

Stanley: An excellent idea, my boy! I'll take these photos, and bring them to Crystal Comics. If these people were freed in my studio, the media will be heading towards here like cops to a donut factory!

Katie: Yeah, good idea, Mr. Chippendale.

Then, the tracking system picks up Duplex in the middle of the park.

Paul: He's back, guys! And, he's in the park taking more pictures!

David: C'mon, guys! Let's put an end to this photo shoot!

Then, the Comicgers headed for the elevator, and left for the park. Meanwhile, Duplex was terrorizing the people at the park, and trapping them inside photos like before.

Duplex: I'm really getting good at this! I might even open my own photo gallery when this is over!

Then, the Rangers, fully morphed, appear just in time.

David: The only place where YOU'LL be opening your photo gallery will be back in the comics where you belong, Duplex!  (draws his Art Laser in sword mode at him)

Duplex: (turning around to see them) Ah, Comicgers! Here for another group picture, I take it?

Katie: Oh, heck no! We're here to put a stop to this!

Duplex: Aw, too bad! You all definitely seemed to be very photogenic. Oh, well.  (starts fighting with the Comicgers)

As the Comicgers were fighting with Duplex, Gerald and Harold run through the park, and hide in the comfort station, because they were still being chased by a couple of angry students whom they photographed in moments they didn't want anyone seeing. Once they believed they lost them, they peek outside to see if the coast is clear.

Harold: I think we lost them, Gerald!

Gerald:  What a relief. (stepping outside) Now, let's focus on finding the Comicgers, and wait until they remove their helmets so we can photograph them. Then, we can reveal their true identities to the whole school!

Harold: (seeing the Comicgers fighting Duplex nearby) Found 'em!

Gerald: (seeing them, and quickly getting out his camera) Let's wait until they finish battling that monster! Once they're finished, we snap a photo of what they look like under those helmets, and we'll be famous! (starts adjusting his camera)

Back with the Comicgers, Duplex kicks Paul aside, but Monica and William grab his arms, and hold him still for David to strike.

Monica: Okay, now it's time YOU held still for us!

William: David, NOW!!!

David: (raising his Art Laser up) Art Laser, Sword Strike! (slashes his laser at Duplex's camera lens, destroying it)

Duplex: NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! My camera lens! My beautiful photos are now ruined!!!

David: That's great news for us!

Then, all the people in the park that were trapped in the photos were all set free. Meanwhile, when Stanley brought the photos the Comicgers brought back to the studio to Crystal Comics, they started glowing, too.

Big Louie: (noticing Stanley as he walked in) Oh, Stanley! It's been ages! What're you doin' with those photos?

Stanley: The Comicgers gave these to me when they were fighting that camera monster, Louie! They're actually a handful of this monsters' victims, and the Comicgers should be breaking the spell on them right now.

Suddenly, the photos all turned back into regular anthros, and they were relieved to be free from their 8x10 prisons.

Female Seal: Oh my God! I can move again!

Male Red Panda: Are we free? Finally free?

Male Tiger: This is remarkable!

Stanley: Everybody, please! I'm Stanley Chippendale, creator of the Comicgers comics! The Comicgers gave you to me while they're dealing with the monster that trapped you in there! I'm going to the police to let them know you're alright! While I'm gone, Big Louie will be taking care of you, okay?

Everyone: (nod)

Then, Stanley goes to the police station to notify the police on the situation. Back in the park, Duplex drops down on his knees when Blaludon shows up beside him.

Blaludon: You naughty Comicgers! Now, let's see how you deal with a camera in a larger format! (blows a kiss at Duplex which in turn causes him to grow)

Duplex: Now, I'm a 300 gazillion millimeter camera!

Monica: Oh, boy!

Paul: And, Mr. Chippendale's probably at the police station right now! We're screwed!

David: Not to worry! (holds out Stanley's pencil and sketchbook) Before we left, Dad left me his magic pencil and sketchbook! I can summon the Action Vehicles right here and now! (uses the gemstone on the pencil to make the drawings of the Action Vehicles come into the real world) No way he'd leave us hangin'.

Katie: Man, your dad sure is smart.

David: Thanks, Katie! Now, let's go!

The Comicgers immediately get into their Action Vehicles, and begin to log on.

David: Comic Racer, ready to go!

William: Comic Tumbler, all set!

Paul: Comic Armorer, online!

Monica: Comic Turbine, flyin' high!

Katie: Comic Mini, revvin' up!

David: Alright, guys! Let's form Action Comic Robo!

Then, the Action Vehicles begin to form Action Comic Robo. Comic Armorer forms the legs and hips, while Comic Tumbler forms the mid-section and the shoulders. While Comic Turbine and Comic Mini form the arms, Comic Racer goes into Comic Tumbler, and forms the chest and the head. As the Comicgers reappear together inside the head, Action Comic Robo was formed.

Duplex: I may have lost my ability to trap you inside of a photograph, but I can still multiply myself! (pushes the buttons on his hips, and makes duplicates of himself again) Ha Ha!!! I bet you can't figure out which of me is real, and which is merely a duplicate.

Monica: Oh, man! How can we tell which is the real Duplex?

William: They all look pretty legit to me!

David: We just gotta keep a level head about this. Let's try and attack them all!

William, Paul, Katie, and Monica: Right!

Then, the ACR was fighting its way through the duplicates of Duplex trying to find the real one. Back on the ground, Gerald and Harold were just about ready to take a photo of the Comicgers once the battle was over.

Gerald: This is it, Harold! Once they destroy that monster, they'll probably take their helmets off, and we'll finally know who they are!

Harold: Oh, man! This is the greatest thing to ever happen since they invented the TV dinner!

Gerald: Okay, maybe not THAT great, but close enough!

But, just then, a police officer shows up because they were actually on the grass.

Police Officer: Hey, you kids! Keep off the grass! And, you shouldn't be out here when there's a monster attack going on!

Gerald: But, officer, this is history in the making!

Police Officer: Nice try, kid. Come with me, please! (starts escorting Gerald and Harold to his car to take them to the station despite them protesting against it)

Back with the Comicgers, the ACR has battled its way through the Duplex duplicates, but seem to be coming up short.

Paul: Oh, boy. At THIS rate, we'll never find the real Duplex.

Katie: (getting an idea) Hey, I got an idea! How about we use the sword on them?

David: That's a good idea, Katie! The shockwaves it sends out could wipe 'em all out, revealing the real one! (starts inputting the code for the sword into the Robo's computer)

Then, the Comic Sword materializes in the ACR's right hand, and slashes a shockwave from it, hitting all the Duplex duplicates at once.

Duplex: (falling over after his duplicates all fade away) Grrrrrrrrrr. Guess I'll have to do this on my own, then! (attacks the ACR directly)

The ACR retaliates by slashing away at Duplex with the sword. Duplex tried to resist, but he ended up getting tired in the process.

David: Now, let's wrap up this photo shoot, and send him back to the comics!

Comicgers: Right! Comic Sword! FINAL STRIKE!!!

The ACR raises the sword high up in the air, and it glows the Comicgers' colors. Then, it swings down, slicing Duplex right down the middle.

Duplex: NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! My pics are deleted! (falls down and explodes, sending his spirit back to the comics)

Meanwhile, at Crystal Comics, the police arrive with the families of the people that were trapped in Duplex's photos. As they were being reunited, Stanley and Big Louie look on proudly.

Big Louie: You did good, Stanley.  (putting his hand on Stanley's shoulder) You're a real hero.

Stanley: Yeah, but the Comicgers deserve more credit for this than me.

Unbeknownst to either of them, Duplex's spirit found the comic, which was in Stanley's jacket pocket all rolled up, and was zapped back into it. It left a funny feeling in his side for a bit.

Stanley: (getting a tiny shock) I'm so overjoyed by these reunions, my heart's racin'.

Big Louie: I know the feeling.

Meanwhile, back at Darkanos' fortress, Gelgieden and Grunemitt were mopping the hallways as punishment for their failure.

Gelgieden: I don't understand why WE'RE being punished, my liege. Duplex was the one that failed.

Darkanos: But, it was YOUR stupid ideas to use him against the Comicgers in the first place! (points at a spot they missed) Oh, and by the way, you missed a spot.

Gelgieden + Grunemitt: (Mad)

Darkanos: I'll be back to check on your progress in one hour. I want the hallway spotless. (leaves them, and returns to the throne room)

Grunemitt: Yes, sire.  (starts whispering to himself) This never would've happened if I was in charge around here.

The next day at the high school, David was in digital photography class wrapping up his latest photoshop project when William, Paul, Monica, and Katie swung by to see how he was doing.

Mr. Chirply: Oh, you must be David's friends. What are you doing here?

William: Katie and I finished practice early, so we came by to see how David's doing.

Monica: Paul and I just have free periods today.

David: (seeing them) It's okay, Mr. Chirply! They can come in.

Mr. Chirply:  My apologies. (lets them in)

David: So, what's up?

Katie: We just spoke with your dad, David, and he said that all the people that Duplex trapped have been set free, and returned home to their families. He also says that they were shaken up, but they were okay.

David: That's great! But, now that we've taken care of Duplex, I wanna show you guys THIS! (shows them the photoshop project he was working on)

Paul: Oh, wow!

It was a picture of them in their civilian forms photoshopped around the main entrance of the school. William was in his football uniform running to the endzone, Monica was lounging and listening to music, Katie was in her ballet outfit on her toes, and Paul was working on a device in the I.T. club.

William: There's something missing, though.

David: I was just getting there. (photoshops a picture of himself drawing in his own sketchbook right in the empty space in the middle, completing the picture) There we go.

Katie: That's very cool.

David: Yeah, and once I print it out, it'll be the talk of the class.

As David was doing so, Gerald and Harold return with a new target for their photo work.

Mr. Chirply: Well, what have YOU two got to show everyone THIS time?

Gerald: Mr. Chirply, Harold and I have been talking, and we've decided to photograph non-anthropomorphic animals as supposed to anthropomorphic ones. Because since their minds aren't as evolved as ours are, they can't get mad at us!

Mr. Chirply: Ah, good. Glad to know you've learned to respect people's privacy.

Gerald: Oh, yes. It's a mistake we won't make again.

Harold: (noticing something behind them) Uh, Gerald?

As Gerald turns around he sees an angry Doberman pinscher snarling and growling at them because they took a picture of him licking his "privates".

Pinscher: (growling at them)

Gerald + Harold: (screaming and running out of the classroom with the dog chasing them)

Comicgers: (witnessing the whole thing)

Monica: I guess EVERYBODY'S a critic.

David: No doubt about that.

The Comicgers all laughed at Gerald and Harold's expense, and went back to printing out the pictures.

THE END