Cleanin' Up Your Act (Transcript)

This is the sixteenth episode of Justice Squadron: Comicger

\*It was Earth Day at Petropolis High School. Students were going around the school setting up flyers to spread the word about taking care of the planet, and there was even a picture of the Earth that the students hung up made from recycled newspapers. It was also there that the Comicgers themselves were able to give their new friend and member, Steve Baldwin, a job at PHS as the new security guard, since he decided to retire Lt. Liberty from the crime-fighting business.\*

Steve: I'm so glad your principal was able to get me a job here as the new security guard for your school. After being frozen for so long, I wouldn't even THINK to know what to do with my life at this point.

David: Well, Lt. Liberty may be retired, but Comic Liberty has yet to show Petropolis what he can do. So, in hindsight, this makes a good undercover job, as well. ^^

Monica: Not to mention, since our old security guard left the school to join the police force, we could use a replacement.

Steve: Well, I'm still flattered, kids. ^^ (starts noticing all the Earth Day decorations) Huh? Recycle? Reduce? Reuse? I don't think I'm familiar with those terms.

Paul: Well, Steve, a lot has happened while you were frozen. Since the 1940s, most of our modern industries have been emitting smoke and chemicals into the air that's been pretty hard on the environment. As a result, temperatures have been getting warmer, natural habitats are being destroyed, and even a few species are going extinct.

Monica: Not to mention all the trash that's been piling up in rivers, lakes, forests, mountains, and even the oceans. It's pretty gross, I can tell ya that.

Katie: So, we have this holiday called "Earth Day," to raise awareness that this is our planet, and we should treat it with special care by using alternative means of living. We recycle things like bottles and cans so they can be made into other things, we use alternate fuels to power our vehicles. Heck, some even use cloth shopping bags as opposed to paper or plastic.

Steve: Cloth shopping bags. (pulls out a mini journal that Stanley gave him) Might as well add THAT to the list. (writes down "cloth shopping bags" in the journal)

\*Steve's journal contains a list of various things he's missed while he was frozen since 1948. Some of these things include the moon landing, Liberace, thai food, Star Wars/Star Trek, disco music, the 9/11 bombing, and even the Nintendo Entertainment System.\*

David: (seeing the journal) Oh, and don't forget to listen to "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel. Everything you missed between 1949 to 1989 all in ONE song.

Steve: (writes that down as well) Okay, got it!

William: Yeah, and Petropolis has its fair share of environmental problems, too. While we got plenty of recycling bins, and we try to alternative forms of energy such as solar and wind power, there's still a high amount of junk lying around the city. So, that's why today, we're headin' down to the park to clean up all that junk!

Monica: At least we're not as bad as Seattle. I mean, seriously! Those guys are practically eco-Nazis!

Steve: (getting shocked) NAZIS?!? Where?!? (puts up his fists, ready to fight)

Paul: (calming Steve down) Calm down, Steve. It's just nickname given to describe how overblown Seattle's way of helping the environment is.

Steve: (calms down) Oh. Sorry.

Monica:

David: Now, then. Let's get to class, and how the Earth Day preparations are going. ^^

William, Katie, Paul, and Monica: Yeah! ^^

Steve: Okay, kids! Have a good day! (sits down at the table, and starts keeping watch for any suspicious activities)

\*Then, the Comicgers start heading to class, and seeing how the Earth Day preparations are coming along. However, in comes Gerald and Harold pushing something covered in a big tarp into the center of the school.\*

Gerald: Okay, Harold! Since it's Earth Day, I figured we should do something to contribute with the whole recycling business.

Harold: Would THAT explain why we've been scrounging around the dump looking for stuff?

Gerald: Yup.  Personally, I found an artistic light in this trash.

William: (seeing Gerald and pushing the thing) Oh, boy. I wonder what those two have got planned THIS time?

Monica: Whatever it is, I can bet it's something outrageous.

Gerald: (positioning the thing in the center of the hall, and begins to present it to the whole thing) Listen up, everyone! Harold and I have been seeing plenty of sculptures made from all sorts of trash, like flip-flops, coolers, soda bottles, tires, etc. So, in honor of Earth Day, we've done some recycling of our own, and created a masterpiece that will NEVER rot for eternity in some landfill! And, without further delay, I give you... RECYCLED ART!!!

Harold: (removing the tarp, revealing a statue of themselves made from recycled junk they found in the dump)

Gerald: You like it? We made it ourselves!

\*Needless to say, the students and staff were less than impressed.\*

Katie: Oh, boy.

David: I will admit, it's very nice, but it looks kinda... conceited.

Gerald: Do you people know many empty milk bottles we scrounged for to make this thing? I'd say all our hard work is payin' off.

Harold: Yeah. Every smell we collected is completely worth it. (leans on the statue)

Gerald: (seeing Harold leaning) DON'T LEAN ON THAT, HAROLD!!!!

\*Then, the weight from Harold's own girth caused the statue to fall apart, and everything that it was made out of starts falling onto the floor.\*

Gerald: (distraught) My beautiful statue!

David: Think of it THIS way: Now, you can recycle the recycled statue!

\*Everyone starts laughing as Gerald and Harold frantically start to put the statue back together.\*

Gerald: C'mon, Harold! Let's piece this thing back together!

Harold: Alright, alright! Don't rush me!

David: (regaining composure) Okay, guys! Let's get to class!

Paul: Yeah! We don't wanna be late!

\*As the Comicgers head for class, and Gerald and Harold continue picking up their recycled loot, little did anyone suspected that Vistosam was spying on them from outside the door.\*

Vistosam: Hmmmmm. Caring for the Earth, huh? Not if I have anything to say about it!  (disappears back to Darkanos' fortress)

\*Meanwhile, at Darkanos' fortress, Infafre has returned from the dungeon with a brand new monster for Darkanos to use against the Comicgers. He was the Crud Buzzard, a vulture monster with yellow eyes and a sharp yellow beak that was covered with disgusting goop, and he was wearing a dirty white tank top with a recycling logo with a European "no" logo in front of it that was also covered with goop, as well as garbage can on his body, and the garbage can lid on his head like a hat.\*

Infafre: I'm sure this new monster will please your needs, master. The Crud Buzzard can devour all sorts of garbage, and he can become stronger the more he eats.

Darkanos: Really, now? Let's see it then.

Crud Buzzard: (getting anxious) C'mon, now! Lemme have some trash to devour!

\*Then, a couple of Paraxis bring out some trash cans, and dump some garbage in front of the Crud Buzzard.\*

Crud Buzzard: (eyes widen) Oh, boy! (starts eating up the garbage, gaining strength with each bite)

Darkanos: Hmmmmmm. Very good. Now, put that strength to good use, and attack those Paraxis!

\*On his command, the Paraxis start attacking the Crud Buzzard, and he responds by punching them with his wings, kicking them with his talons, and pecking at them with his beak. He then displays his special attack on one more Paraxi, and upchucks some nasty sludge onto it, making it a complete mess.\*

Darkanos: (a tad grossed out) Gross, but effective.

Crud Buzzard: Hoo-wee. How do ya like that, my lord?

Darkanos: Very nice. Normally, I'm not big into gross stuff, but I can see some potential within you.

Crud Buzzard: Thank you, master. (bows to him)

Vistosam: (entering the throne room) My liege. I return with news! Apparently, there's a holiday on Earth that focuses on the preservation of this planet's natural resources. They call it "Earth Day."

Darkanos: Earth Day?

Infafre: I've heard of this wretched holiday. It's a day where these pathetic Earthlings recycle their garbage, find better alternatives to fossil fuels, and raise awareness for endangered species. It's sickening.

Crud Buzzard: (not baring the thought) Recycling garbage?!? All that good garbage put to waste, rather than devouring it! I can't stand to bare the thought!

Darkanos: Well, then. This is a perfect opportunity to put your garbage-eating abilities to good use. Go down to Petropolis, and devour as much garbage as you can before they get recycled!

Crud Buzzard: Right away, master! (starts flying out of the fortress, and to the city)

Darkanos: After today, they might change Earth Day to Dirt Day.  (laughs evilly)

\*Later, the Comicgers were over by the river near the school picking up any trash that they found lying in the river beds. They were doing their part to clean up the town, and they believed the river would be a good place to start out.\*

Katie: (fishing a discarded soda cup out of the water) Man, I can't believe how careless people are about where they throw their trash. It's like they don't care about our planet.

Paul: (fishing out a few Styrofoam containers) Yeah! Besides, isn't there a group of anthros that're ALSO working hard to put an end to pollution as well?

David: (using a stick to pick up some soda cans) Yeah, I've heard about that, too. It's nice to know that there are still people out there who still care about this planet. ^^

William: (picking up a few loose wrappers) Totally. ^^

\*As the afternoon went on, they put all the trash into big black bags, and stacked them up near the football field. However, Coach Icebear was teaching a gym class, and the garbage was getting to his nose, distracting him.\*

Coach Icebear: Excuse me, kids!

William: Yeah, Coach!

Coach Icebear: I mean no disrespect to this whole environmental stuff, but the trash you collected is really starting to stink. Take it to the dumpster behind the school!

William: Yes, sir.  (returns to the others) C'mon, guys! Let's take this trash to the dumpster!

Monica: (holding her nose) You don't have to ask ME twice! (starts carrying some of the bags to the dumpster)

\*David and Paul helps her out in carrying the trash to the dumpster, and threw them in on Coach Icebear's orders. As they went back to rejoin their friends, the Crud Buzzard shows up to chow down on the trash they threw out. He uses his beak to tear open the bags, and sees the garbage fall out.\*

Crud Buzzard: (mesmerized by the garbage falling towards him) Ah! Such beauty! Such majesty! And, it's mine! All mine!  (starts chowing down on the garbage as Rozoson looks on in disgust)

Rozoson: I think I'm gonna be sick.

Crud Buzzard: (chowing down on a discarded pizza crust) You sure you won't have one? It's delicious. ^^

Rozoson: (turning down) No thanks. I'm.... trying to quit!

Crud Buzzard: Oh, well. More for me. ^^ (continues chowing down)

\*Then, Gerald and Harold come out looking for more things to add to their recycled statue, when they came across Rozoson and the Crud Buzzard.\*

Gerald: Hey! It's that guy who tried to melt the city dam a few months ago!

Harold: Yeah, and he's always fighting the Comicgers, too! I'll bet he knows who they REALLY are under those helmets!

Gerald: You may be right! So, let's nab him and his monster, and bring 'em back to my house for interrogation!

Harold: Whatever you say.

\*Then, Gerald and Harold start sneaking their way towards Rozoson and the Crud Buzzard, but as they got closer, Rozoson began to notice their movements.\*

Rozoson: (recognizing them) Hey! It's the Comicgers' friends! If they find out what our plan is, everything will be compromised! I have to get rid off them!

Gerald: Okay, Harold. Ready?

Harold:

Gerald: 1... 2... 3... GET 'IM!!!!

\*Then, Gerald and Harold start charging at Rozoson and the Crud Buzzard.\*

Rozoson: PARAXIS, ARISE!!!!!

\*Then, a small platoon of Paraxis appear in front of them.\*

Rozoson: SCARE THE TWO IMBECILES OFF!!!!

\*Then, the Paraxis draw their laser spears, and charge at Gerald and Harold.\*

Gerald + Harold: (screaming like little girls, and running away)

Gerald: HOLD ME!!! HOLD ME!!!

\*Inside the school, Steve has just caught a couple of goat boys who were just spray-painting the side of the school, and giving them a little pep talk.\*

Steve: Don't you kids know that spraying paint on the school walls is basically defacing public property?

Goat Boy #1: Uh....

Goat Boy #2: Told ya it was a bad idea.

Steve: And, furthermore... (hears Gerald and Harold screaming outside, and running back inside the school) Now, what's wrong?

Gerald: That dragon-bear thing that fights the Comicgers? He and some kinda crazy buzzard are rummaging through the garbage!

Harold: And, those bug things are chasing us!

Steve: (astounded) WHAT?!? Rozoson's here?!? Don't worry! I'll go out and get some help! (turns to the goats) We'll discuss the misuse of your artistic talents later, boys! (runs outside to face Rozoson, the Crud Buzzard, and the Paraxis)

Rozoson: So, the newest Comicger has shown up. Ready to meet your demise after seventy long years?

Steve: Actually, I'm ready for YOU to meet YOUR demise! (holds up his Liberty Turner) Liberty Powers! Turn On! (pushes a button on his Liberty Turner, and morphs into his Ranger form) Y'know, last time I was out and about, there was a big doofus from Germany who made everyone bow to him. WE ended up disagreeing.

Rozoson: Well, I won't be like that so-called "doofus," however. (draws his spear) I'm WAY more reserved! (charges at Steve and starts fighting him) You go! I'll deal with Comic Liberty!

Crud Buzzard: Righteo! (flies off to find more trash)

\*Inside the school, the students have gathered by the windows, taking pictures and recording videos of Steve fighting Rozoson. Suddenly, Coach Icebear notices the Paraxis arriving on the football field, and orders everyone to get off immediately.\*

Coach Icebear: Everyone off the football field! Paraxis are attacking!!!

\*Then, he and the students get off the field, and onto the bleachers, as the Comicgers, carrying more bags of trash, quickly notice the Paraxis, and begin to fight back.\*

Paul: Uh-oh! It seems the school's got a bad bug infestation!

David: Then, let's do a little extermination!

\*They quickly go to a disclosed area so they can morph without getting spotted.\*

David: (holding up his Comic Turner) Ready, guys?

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

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

\*The Comicgers quickly leap onto the field, and confront the Paraxis.\*

David: Looks like we're gonna score a home run with you dweebs!

William: Uh, David? It's touchdown!

David: Oh, sorry.  Not a big sports guy.

William: But, regardless! We're ready for the kick-off!

Comicgers: Down! (getting into position as if they're ready to do a football play) Set!

Winged Paraxi: Okay, then! Let's play by YOUR rules! Down!

Paraxis: (doing the same thing as the Comicgers)

Winged Paraxi: Set!

William: Hike!

\*Then, the Comicgers and Paraxis start tackling one another as if they're playing football. After breaking, David draws his Sketch Blade, and slashes away at a couple Paraxis that were heading towards him. William was using his Sketch Hammer to whack some Paraxis away, while Coach Icebear and the other students look on in amazement.\*

Coach Icebear: That's an amazing play, Comic Blue! Have you ever thought about a career in sports?

William: I've given it some thought, Coach Icebear! Now, if you'll excuse me, I gotta beat up these ugly bugs! (dodges a swing from a Paraxis' laser spear)

\*Meanwhile, Paul was at the 20-Yard line, using his Art Laser to blast away at the Paraxis that were on his tail. Monica, however, was hiding within the yellow goalpost in hopes of tricking the Paraxis into a surprise attack.\*

Winged Paraxi: Where's Comic Yellow? She's gotta be here somewhere!

Paraxis:

Winged Paraxi: Well, find her, you bug brains! She couldn't have vanished into thin air!

\*Then, Monica jumps out from the goalpost, and gets the jump on the Paraxis, leaving them surprised.\*

Monica: There! You guys looked like you needed a good surprise.

Winged Paraxi: I hate you.

\*As Katie was throwing her Sketch-A-Rangs at a couple of Paraxis when she notices the Crud Buzzard flying down to the garbage they collected earlier, and began to start eating it like no tomorrow.\*

Katie: (seeing the Crud Buzzard) Hey! What're you doing to that trash?!?

Crud Buzzard: What's it look like I'm doing? I'm putting it to better use by feasting upon it! (eats a discarded peanut butter jar)

Katie: (recognizing the Crud Buzzard) Hang on! It's the Crud Buzzard! From Comicgers Issue #39! (throws a Sketch-A-Rang at an incoming Paraxi) I gotta warn the others! (runs off to warn the other Comicgers)

David: (slashing away at a couple more Paraxis when he saw Katie) What's up, Katie?

Katie: Guys! Darkanos has sent the Crud Buzzard to eat the garbage we've cleaned up! We gotta stop him before he... (points at the Crud Buzzard, where he finishes eating all the garbage)

Crud Buzzard: (belches)

Katie: ...does exactly THAT.

Crud Buzzard: Mmmmmmmm. That's good, tasty trash!  Now, prepare yourselves for a trashy beating! (flies onto the field, and starts fighting the Comicgers)

\*The Comicgers quickly use their Sketch Weapons on him in hopes of slowing him down, but the Crud Buzzard's newly-gained strength was able to overpower them. Then, he finishes them off by upchucking his sludge on them, which is starting to eat through their suits.\*

Monica: What the heck is THIS stuff?

William: I don't know! But, it's starting to eat through my suit!

Crud Buzzard: Ha-ha! My sludge will corrode through your suits, making you powerless! Now, I'd love to stay and chat, but I'm gonna go, and chow down in that lovely all-you-can eat buffet you call "the dump." Catch ya on the flip-side! (starts flying to the dump to devour the garbage there)

Paul: Darn it! He got away!

\*The Comicgers then use their Comic Turners to quickly heal their suits.\*

Monica: I almost forgot we could do that.

David: Never mind that, guys! We gotta go and stop the buzzard! (turns to Coach Icebear and the students) It's okay! You're all safe now!

Coach Icebear: Thanks, Comicgers! Now, go get that buzzard!

David: No worries, Coach! We will! (turns to the others) Now, let's go!

\*The Comicgers run off to pursue the Crud Buzzard. Back with Steve, he was using his Holo-Shield to block the blows from Rozoson's spear, and he throws it at him as he starts running towards him. Steve then lands a good right hook on Rozoson, causing him to fall flat on his face.\*

Rozoson: (getting back up, and picking up his spear) So, you REALLY are this strong, Comic Liberty! But, you still don't have what it takes to best ME in a fight!

Steve: Oh, that's rich coming from the bear I just downed with a good right hook.  (sees the Comicgers approaching him) Oh, hey there, kids! What's going on?

David: Darkanos has sent the Crud Buzzard to devour every morsel of garbage in the city, and is now heading to the dump!

Paul: Yeah, and he puked this nasty stuff on us that nearly ate through our suits if we didn't have that instant heal feature on our Comic Turners!

Steve: Oh, dear! I HAVE seen that nasty birdie before fighting Rozoson! He was eating the garbage out of that dumpster!

Rozoson: Oh, yes! And, by the time you figure out how to beat him, it'll be TOO late! This city will become nothing but a giant landfill! Arrivederci! (disappears back to the fortress in flames)

William: So, THAT'S Darkanos' plan! He's gonna make this entire city a humongous mess with all this trash!

Monica: It'll take everyone YEARS to clean all this up!

David: C'mon, guys! Let's head back to the studio, and figure out how we're gonna clean all this up!

\*Then, the Comicgers immediately head back to the studio to figure out how to deal with the Crud Buzzard. Back at Darkanos' fortress, Darkanos was pleased with the Crud Buzzard's progress, but thinks he's not doing enough.\*

Darkanos: That's not bad for your first outing, Crud Buzzard. But, the Comicgers will eventually figure out how to defeat you, and send you back to the comics. So, you had better step up your a-game next time!

Crud Buzzard: Duly noted, master! (bows to him)

Blaludon: (watching the battle between Steve and Rozoson on YouTube with Vistosam)  The poor widdle teddy bear got his butt handed to him by the big, strong eagle!

Vistosam: (laughing as well) Oh, yes! It's very amusing! (sees another video of it) Hey! Here's one with those health bars you see in fighting video games!

Blaludon: Oooooo. Let's watch THAT one, next! ^^

Rozoson: (angrily throwing his spear at the computer, destroying it) ENOUGH!!!! My pride is bruised enough already!

Vistosam: I thought pride was MY sin!

Rozoson: (grabbing Vistosam by his frilly collar, and pulls him toward him) Well, Mr. Pompous Pony! Since you enjoy seeing my pain so much, and since this was YOUR idea to begin with, I'd like you to accompany me and the Crud Buzzard for when we go to the dump later! Got it?!?

Vistosam: (giving in) Very well, then. My plans have been crushed anyway.

Rozoson: Good! (lets go of him, and drops him to the ground)

Darkanos: (stepping in to stop this) Knock it off, Rozoson! You shouldn't let one defeat tarnish your reputation of being my top general! Your sin MAY be anger, but you need to learn composure! Understand?

Rozoson: (bowing to him in shame) Apologies, my lord.

Darkanos: You are forgiven, Rozoson. Now, take Vistosam, and assist the Crud Buzzard in going to the dump!

Rozoson: I was just about to do that, my lord! Come, Vistosam! We have much to do!

Vistosam: I'm coming! I'm coming!

\*Then, Rozoson and Vistosam join the Crud Buzzard as they make their way to the city dump. Back at the studio, the Comicgers have filled Stanley in on what's been going on, and are trying to come up with a plan to try and stop the bad guys.\*

Stanley: So, you kids encountered Crud Buzzard, huh? Let me tell ya, that bad birdie's one piece of work!

William: Yeah, we really found THAT one out!

Katie: He puked some kinda sludge on us that nearly ate through our suits!

Stanley: Oh, yes! The Crud Buzzard gets his strength from eating garbage. Now, it may not seem like a big deal at first seeing how it looks like he's helping to clean up the place, but the more he eats, the stronger he gets! Eventually, he'll be so strong, we might not be able to defeat him!

David: So, how're we gonna beat him, Dad?

Stanley: Now, you kids are gonna hate me for this, but the best way to defeat the Crud Buzzard is to... clean up his act!

Monica: (hearing how bad that joke was) Oh, God. That was SO cheesy!

Steve: So, in other words, we gotta clean out all the garbage that he's gobbled up?

Stanley: Right! So, in order to do so, we'll have to "cleanse his pallet," so to speak, which bleach! That way, he'll be so clean, he won't go near garbage anymore!

Monica: Oh, boy! This definitely sounds like a challenge.

David: I'll take Monica down to the store to get some bleach. The rest of you, work on something that could shoot it into the Crud Buzzard's mouth!

Paul: Don't worry, David! (pulls out a blueprint) I've been designing something that can do just that. But, it might take a while to get the necessary parts for it.

Katie: (gets an idea) Hey! I got an idea! Since it's Earth Day, why don't take some old parts from your last big science project, and use it to make the gadget?

Paul: Great idea, Katie! I think I still have a box full of them over there! (goes over to a corner of the studio, and pulls out a box of old parts from his previous science project)

Stanley: Good thinking, you two! (turns to Steve) Now, Steve! There's something I'd like to show you!

Steve: Oh?  What is it?

Stanley: (showing Steve a drawing he did of what looks like the Liberty Eagle Mech with the arms, legs, and crotch area of the Action Comic Robo) This is a brand new feature I've added to the Liberty Eagle Mech. It can combine with Comic Mini, Comic Turbine, and Comic Armorer to become the Liberty Comic Robo, This will give you the edge you need over Darkanos' monsters!

Steve: Oh, thank you, Mr. Chippendale. We'll need all the firepower we can get!

\*Then, everyone gets to work on getting everything they need to defeat the Crud Buzzard. David and Monica were at the supermarket looking for a big bottle of bleach for them to use, and they looked around desperately to try and find the right bottle of it. They eventually found a good enough bottle, and went to the check-out line to pay for it.\*

Cashier: Did you find everything alright?

Monica: (also putting a candy bar on the conveyor belt) We have now.

\*They pay for everything, and immediately went back to the studio to see how everything's coming along. Back at the studio, Paul, Katie, and William were piecing together a new weapon they were gonna use to clean the Crud Buzzard, while Steve was going over some additions he wanted to make to the Liberty Comic Robo.\*

Steve: And, that's what I wanted its final attack to be. ^^

Stanley: Very nice, Steve. You seem to have a knack for creative things!

Steve: Well, before joining the army, I also wanted to be a cartoonist, too.

Stanley:  (quickly sees David and Monica) Ah, there you are, kids! Did you get a big enough bottle?

David: We certainly did, Dad!  (gives Stanley the bottle of bleach)

Stanley: Great! (takes the bottle)

Paul: And, not a moment TOO soon. We're just about done working on this new weapon!

Katie: Yeah! With the recycled parts, it was an easy build. ^^

Stanley: Great! Now, let's get working!

\*Then, Paul starts putting the finishing touches on their new weapon, and once he finishes up, Stanley starts pouring the bleach into the barrel, making sure that they use every single ounce of it to clean the Crud Buzzard. After he did that, Katie closes the opening, and the weapon was ready to go.\*

Katie: Yes, we're all set!

Stanley: Now, remember, kids! You'll need every last ounce of this bleach to clean up the Crud Buzzard. Just using about 75% or even half of it won't be enough!

Steve: In other words, we only got one shot at this!

David: (grabbing the weapon) No worries, Dad! That stupid vulture won't know what hit him.

\*Then, the tracking system goes off, indicating that it just picked up the Crud Buzzard near the city dump.\*

Stanley: Sooner said than done, David! 'Cause the Crud Buzzard has shown up at the city dump! And, Rozoson and Vistosam is there with him!

Paul: Let's hope it's just enough to clean up his act!

David: Okay, Dad! Let's go help the planet by getting rid of that creep! (holds up his Comic Turner) Ready, guys?

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

Comicgers: Comic Turners, activate! (the Comic Turners convert to their original forms) Comic Powers!

Steve: (holding up his Liberty Turner) Liberty Powers!

Comicgers: Turn On! (flick the on switch on their Comic Turners, and morph into their Ranger forms)

\*They then took their Sketch Cycles, and Steve got on his ATV, and headed straight for the dump. While at the dump, the Crud Buzzard proceeds to chow down on the garbage in it, while Rozoson and Vistosam still get pretty grossed out by this sight.\*

Vistosam: Well, I never thought the Crud Buzzard would be this... gross.

Rozoson: Hey, it was YOUR idea!

\*Then, the Comicgers quickly arrive at the dump, and quickly arm the weapon to clean up the Crud Buzzard.\*

David: Not so fast there, you comic book creeps!

Monica: Yeah, give up, and we'll go easy on you!

Rozoson: It's those brats again! We can't have them interfering with our plans!

Vistosam: Oh, yes! Crud Buzzard, stop eating right now, and join us in defeating these twerps!

Crud Buzzard: (finishes eating) Aw, man. Just when I was getting to the good stuff. Okay. (joins Rozoson and Vistosam)

David: (holding the weapon) Steve and I will deal with the Crud Buzzard! You guys handle those two Renaissance fair rejects!

Katie: You got it!

William: Say no more!

\*William, Paul, Katie, and Monica draw their Sketch Weapons, and charge at the bad guys. Then, Rozoson and Vistosam draw their weapons, and start fighting the other Comicgers. Katie and Paul were dealing with Rozoson, and he was swinging his spear at them as they quickly dodged. They were able to land a couple of good hits on him with their weapons.\*

Rozoson: You little ingrates! There's no way you can be able to defeat the greatest warrior on Styx!

Paul: Well, maybe if you weren't so blinded by rage, you'd probably have a chance against us!  (hits him with his Sketch Escrimas)

Rozoson: I AM NOT BLINDED BY RAGE!!!! I'VE EMBRACED IT!!! (breathes fire at them)

\*Katie and Paul backflipped to dodge the flames, and continue to fight him. William and Monica cornered Vistosam near some junky old cars, and he tried to use his laser rapier to fight back at them, but to no avail.\*

Vistosam: Dash it all! Why do you kids always gang up on little old me?

Monica: Because we always get our kicks this way.  (side kicks Vistosam in the stomach)

Vistosam: (growling, and slashing his rapier at the two of them)

\*Monica blocks the blows with her Sketch Bow, allowing William to strike at him with his Sketch Hammer. Meanwhile, David, who still has the weapon, and Steve were battling the Crud Buzzard near the pile of garbage he was eating, and the Crud Buzzard was hitting some good hits on the two of them. David was able to throw the weapon at Steve, and he draws his Sketch Blade to slash at the Crud Buzzard. His trash can was able to protect him, and he keeps pecking away at David, who blocks with his Blade.\*

Crud Buzzard: Mmmmmm. This sword isn't garbage, but it'll do!

David: Back off, buzzard! You know how many calories are in this Sketch Blade?

Crud Buzzard: Do I look like I care about calories? (kicks David to the ground, and proceeds to puke on him) Now, hold still! (starts puking his sludge on David)

\*But, just as he did, Steve steps in with his Holo-Shield to shield the two of them from the sludge. David was surprised that it didn't eat through the shield, and the Crud Buzzard was dumbfounded by this.\*

Crud Buzzard: What the...???

Steve: It's a good thing that your sludge doesn't eat through anything holographic, otherwise I'd be in trouble!

David: Thanks, Steve! (sees the sludge dying down) The sludge has died down! Now's our chance!

Steve: Right!  (deactivates the shield, and tackles the Crud Buzzard, putting him in an arm lock) Quick, David! Do it, now!

Crud Buzzard: WHAT'RE YOU DOING?!?!?

David: (grabbing the weapon and aiming it at the Crud Buzzard) Time to clean up your act, Crud Buzzard! (shoots a huge blast of bleach at the Crud Buzzard)

\*Then, the Crud Buzzard starts swallowing the bleach as it gets on him, and then, within mere seconds, he became clean as a whistle.\*

Crud Buzzard: (sparkling and shining) Oh, no! I'm.... CLEAN!!!!! (screams in horror)

David: Now, let's end this! (powers up his Sketch Blade) Sketch Blade! Power Up! FINAL STRIKE!!! (slashes a blast of energy at the Crud Buzzard)

Steve: (letting go of the Crud Buzzard, and leaping out of the way)

Crud Buzzard: (gets blown backwards, and into a dirty old mattress)

Blaludon: (appearing in the garbage) Ugh. This place is filthy! But, I gotta do what I have to do! (blows one of her magic kisses at the Crud Buzzard, making him grow)

Crud Buzzard: There! NOW, I can eat all this garbage in one gulp!

David: Wow! That's a whole lotta buzzard!

Steve: But, on the plus side, this'll be a great opportunity to try out the new Liberty Comic Robo! (contacts Stanley) Mr. Chippendale, send three of the Action Vehicles and the Liberty Eagle Mech! It's high time we formed the Liberty Comic Robo!

Stanley: Right away, Steve! (uses the gemstone on his pencil to bring the Comic Mini, Comic Turbine, and Comic Armorer to life, along with the Liberty Eagle Mech) Here they come!

Steve: Thanks very much, Mr. Chippendale! (cuts the feed)

David: Will and I will deal with Rozoson and Vistosam! You guys deal with the Crud Buzzard! (takes William to fight Rozoson and Vistosam)

Rozoson: Ah, ready for Round 2?

David: (drawing his Sketch Blade) You betcha, Rozoson!

William: Let's go! (draws his Sketch Hammer, and charges at Vistosam)

\*As David and William were dealing with Rozoson and Vistosam, Steve and the other Comicgers get into their Mechs, and begin to log on.\*

Paul: Comic Armorer, online!

Monica: Comic Turbine, flyin' high!

Katie: Comic Mini, revvin' up!

Steve: Liberty Eagle Mech, soarin' to great heights! Alright, kids! Let's try out this new formation!

\*Then, the Comic Armorer forms the legs and crotch area as normal, but the Liberty Eagle Mech lifts its talons upwards, and folds its wings in front of itself. As it lowers its head facing forward, its lower beak opens all the way, revealing the Robo's face. After the Comic Mini and Comic Turbine form the arms, and attached themselves to the Liberty Eagle Mech, it attaches itself to the Comic Armorer, forming the new Liberty Comic Robo.\*

Crud Buzzard: Neat look! Too bad neatness will count against you! (charges at the Liberty Comic Robo)

\*Then, LCR starts fighting the Crud Buzzard, and starts blocking his kicks. It then throws a few punches at the Crud Buzzard, which causes him to drop to his knees a bit. Inside the Robo, the Comicgers couldn't believe how powerful this new Robo feels.\*

Steve: Wow! This formation feels awesome! I guess combining your vehicles with my Mech was a great idea. ^^

Monica: Yeah, totally!

Katie: Now, let's see what other tricks this baby's got! (inputs a code to see what happens)

\*Then, the LCR's wings lift up, and it fires mini-fireworks at the Crud Buzzard, causing him to fly backwards.\*

Crud Buzzard: (getting back up) Holy cow! How'd THAT happen?!?

Steve: Nice work, Katie! Now, let's see what other weapons it has!  (inputs another code, and an axe weapon in the colors of the American flag appears in the LCR's right hand)

Paul: Wow! It's a Liberty Axe!

Steve: I like the sound of that!

Crud Buzzard: Nice toy! Now, I'm gonna mess it up big time! (pukes his sludge at the LCR)

\*Luckily, the LCR uses the Liberty Axe to block the attack, and slashes away at the Crud Buzzard. He tried to block the attacks, but the LCR was too much for him with the axe.\*

Steve: Okay, kids! Let's send this overgrown turkey vulture back to the comics!

Paul: You got it, Steve!

Steve, Katie, Monica, and Paul: Liberty Axe! FINAL STRIKE!!!

\*Then, the Liberty Axe starts glowing the red, white, and blue, and it strikes down at the Crud Buzzard, slicing him right down the middle.\*

Crud Buzzard: NOOOOO!!!!!!! I've been a dirty boy! (falls down and explodes, sending his spirit back to the comics)

\*Back on the ground, David and William were finishing up with Rozoson and Vistosam, while the Crud Buzzard gets zapped back to a copy of Issue #39 that was lying around in the dump.\*

Rozoson: Curses! Another monster sent back to the comics!

William: Yeah! And, the same thing's gonna happen to you once we're through with you!

Vistosam: We'll have to take a rain check on that! Hasta la bye-bye, Comicgers!

\*Then, Rozoson and Vistosam quickly disappear from the dump, and back to the fortress.\*

David: (picking up the comic that was lying around) Why would anyone throw THIS issue away?

\*Back at the fortress, Darkanos wasn't TOO thrilled to hear that the Crud Buzzard has been sent back to the comic, and the Earth was still clean.\*

Darkanos: FAILURE AGAIN!!!! You two are lucky that I didn't blast you into the sun!

Rozoson: We're sorry, master! That new Robo the Comicgers have is stronger than we realize!

Vistosam: Exactly! We'll just to find something stronger, that's all!

Darkanos: (calming down) So be it, then! (walks off) Those cursed Comicgers are getting stronger every day! Well, the next time we meet, they won't be so fortunate. (clenches his fist in anger, causing it to glow purple)

\*Back at the school, the Comicgers were putting together a little something they made out of recycled materials while Steve was supervising the goat boys in cleaning up the graffiti on the school. For they too were making statues of themselves made out of recycled materials. But, unlike Gerald and Harold's, it's a statue of themselves in their Ranger forms.\*

Katie: I think this is a very nice thing to do for Earth Day.

William: Yeah. And, since no one's been able to discover our true identities, it doesn't come across as egotistical or in-your-face like Gerald and Harold's.

David: True that. Hey, could one of you guys hand me a red flip-flop?

Paul: Sure. ^^ (gives David a red flip-flop)

David: Thanks. (glues the flip-flop onto the statue of himself)

\*After an hour or so, the Comicgers brought the statues into the school courtyard where most of the students and staff were gathered to take a look. Steve was also able to join up with them after the goats cleaned up the wall to get a good look at them.\*

Steve: Am I late? Did I miss it?

Mr. Waterhorn: Nope. You're just in time. ^^

David: Thanks for coming, everyone. My friends and I were able to put together this nice little tribute to our city's newest heroes on this day of environmental awareness and conservation.

Monica: Yeah, it took us nearly HALF the afternoon to complete this thing.

Paul: Hush!

David: So, in honor of Earth Day, we give you this tribute to the Comicgers made from recycled materials!

\*William and Katie remove the tarp covering the statues, and they were revealed to the entire student body. Everyone was greatly impressed.\*

Steve: Very nice, kids!  Much better than Gerald and Harold's.

David: Thanks, Steve. ^^

William: Speaking of which, where ARE those two, anyway?

\*Then, Gerald and Harold quickly arrive at the courtyard with their repaired statues thinking they're too late. Despite their efforts, their repaired statues look even worse than before.\*

Gerald: Hold everything! Those guys MAY have made statues paying tribute to the Comicgers, but Harold and I have made even BETTER tributes to even GREATER heroes: us! (shows everyone the statues)

Steve: (seeing how they really look) Boy, they look even worse than before.

Katie: Yeah. It's almost painful to the eyes, if you look at it long enough.

Harold: I told you we shouldn't have spent most of the afternoon eating cookies, Gerald.

Gerald: Hey, YOU suggested that we take a snack break!

\*As they were arguing, the statues begin to fall apart again, and became nothing more than a pile of junk on the ground.\*

Monica: (seeing the rubble) Okay, now they actually look better.

Paul: Totally. ^^

Mr. Waterhorn: (approaching Gerald and Harold) We appreciate the gesture boys, but I think those recycled statues of the Comicgers are just fine for the courtyard. Now, do us a favor, and put that junk where it belongs: in the garbage.

Gerald: Sure thing, Mr. Waterhorn.  (goes over to clean up the junk with an annoyed look on his face)

David: Well, at least their blunders are easy to converse for future generations.

Steve: Oh, yeah. ^^

Katie: C'mon, let's lend them a hand.

David: Yeah, might as well.

\*The Comicgers then proceeded to help Gerald and Harold clean up the junk on the floor, leaving the statues of themselves in the courtyard for future students to see.\*

THE END