A Shocking Situation (Transcript)

This is the 21st episode of Justice Squadron: Comicger

At a local power plant in Petropolis, the students of Petropolis High School were taking a field trip to learn about how electricity travels through circuitry, and into the homes of anthros, powering their lights, appliances, and handheld devices. Unfortunately, the students, among them being the Comicgers themselves, were less than thrilled to hear this because their tour guide was dull, uninterested, and none to bright.\*

Tour Guide: (in a monotone voice akin to Ben Stein) As you can see, thanks to these generators, we're able to generate about 300 watts worth of electricity into the city of Petropolis. This is enough to power the street lamps in the downtown area.

David: I have an announcement to make: I'm bored.

Monica: (listening to her Walkman) Me too.

Steve: (chaperoning the trip) Well, maybe we're ALL bored, kids, but we're gonna cooperate, either way.

William: (checking his phone) Oh, brother.

Tour Guide: (showing them a couple of power converters) Now, these power converters are what keeps the generators running. Without them, the generators would shut down, and there would be a blackout.

Katie: (raising her hand) What about thunderstorms? Do they play a part in power outages throughout the city, as well?

Tour Guide: Uh, thunder is the sound that comes from lightning, which is the actual electricity in those storms. We have a lightning rod outside our plant that attracts the lighting to supply us with more electricity.

Katie: Oh.

Tour Guide: Anyway, if these power converters were to be damaged in some way, these would take hours to repair. So, you're basically left in the dark until such time.

Paul: (feeling bored as well) Man, normally, I should be excited about electrical engineering, but this REALLY boring.

Katie: (surprised) Wow. I never thought I'd hear that YOU'D be bored of science, Paul.

Paul: Yeah.

Tour Guide: (taking them to some grid switches) Now, these grid switches allow us to control the amount of energy each area of the city would get. And...

Steve: (realizing that Gerald and Harold are gone) Wait a second! Where's Gerald and Harold?

William: (seeing them on a catwalk above them) There they are!

\*On the catwalk, Gerald and Harold were dressed like Colonial Americans (Gerald was specifically dressed like Benjamin Franklin) with keys tied to kites to see if he REALLY did discover electricity in a thunderstorm.\*

Gerald: This tour is boring, Harold! So, I've decided to harness the power of the greatest electrician ever, Ben Franklin, and fly a kite at those power converters to see if he REALLY did discover electricity by flying a kite in a thunderstorm!

Harold: Yeah, 'cause what's science without a little risk?

\*Then, everyone looks up, and starts to bear witness to this stupid stunt.\*

David: Man, now THIS is more like it! (pulls out his phone)

Katie: Even though this is sure to get them both killed, I will say it sure beats this boring tour.

Tour Guide: (not trying to stop them, although it looks like he is) Please, stop. It's too dangerous.

Steve: (rushing to the catwalk to try and stop them) Stop, you two ding-a-lings! It's not worth getting electrocuted!

Gerald: Yeah, it is! How often do you get to say "I just got zapped by flying a kite in a thunderstorm!" Now, watch history in the making!  (holds up his kite) Alright, start the fan, Harold!

Harold: (turning on the fan, and starts flying his kite towards the power converters) Hey, it's working!

Gerald: Now, we'll see if Ben Franklin REALLY did discover electricity by flying a kite! (flies his kite towards the power converters)

\*Then, the kites fly into the power converters, and start to make contact with the electricity, and it starts surging down the tail, and onto the string.\*

Gerald: EUREKA!!!! We've done it!!!!

\*Suddenly, the keys attracted the electricity, and zapped the two troublemakers on the spot. Steve steps in to pull them out, but he gets electrocuted as well. Then, after a good three minutes of getting zapped, the three of them get flung off the catwalk, and landed right in front of the other students. Gerald and Steve's feathers were zapped off, while Harold looks golden brown.\*

Students: (laughing and taking pictures with their phones)

Steve: (disappointed with their actions) When we get back to school, boys, we're gonna have a LONG talk about Benjamin Franklin.

Gerald: Oh, darn it.

Harold: Well, at least we're getting a free history lesson.

David: Okay, this trip just got a WHOLE lot better. ^^

Katie: Yeah, Gerald and Harold may be idiots, but they're OUR idiots. And, our class wouldn't be the same without them. ^^

Monica: Agreed.

\*As the students kept laughing, no one realized that a small spark of electricity was flying away from the plant, and was heading towards Darkanos' fortress. While there, Infafre was in his lab, experimenting on the new monster Darkanos has sent him to fetch for him. After strapping him in, he was about to shock him to give him more power, but his electrical device ran out of juice.\*

Infafre: Curses! My device ran out of energy! Without the device to give you more power, my master won't have a monster to use against those blasted Comicgers! (turns to the monster) I'm sorry. But, I'm afraid but we'll have to cancel this attack.

Monster: What? But, the master is counting on me to bring down those brats! Maybe you can find another source of power!

Infafre: (groans) Preposterous! Where am I gonna find a new source of power at this hour?

\*Then, that spark of electricity from the power plant enters his lab, and suddenly hits the monster. Within seconds, the monster was now a big, orange looking behemoth wearing a gold loincloth with making bracelets with plug outlets on them, and he had lightning bolt motifs on his chest, biceps, thighs, shins, the soles of his feet, and eyebrows. Despite what happened, the monster was satisfied with the results.\*

Monster: Now, this is more like it! Now, lemme see. (shoots a blast of electricity at the device, charging it back up, and giving it more power) YES!!! I've never felt so powerful!

Infafre: (surprised by the results) Well, it's not what I expected, but something's better than nothing! I think I'll call you... Vicious Volt!

Vicious Volt: (liking it) I like it!

Infafre: (giving him the potion to give him more strength) Here, you'd better drink this.

Vicious Volt: (taking the potion) Oh, yeah. The potion. Bottom's up! (drinks the potion, and receives more strength) Alright! Now, let's go and show the master!

Infafre: Oh, yes! Of course! (leads Vicious Volt back upstairs to Darkanos' throne room)

\*In Darkanos' throne room, Darkanos and his henchmen had just felt that zap from the spark, which had caused a brief power surge in the fortress. Darkanos was about to find out who was responsible for it when Infafre and Vicious Volt came in from the dungeon.\*

Darkanos: Ah, Infafre! We just had a power surge recently. I'm certain YOU had something to do with this! Did you?

Infafre: Well, not really, master. But, here's someone who might HAVE. I present your newest monster, Vicious Volt!

Vicious Volt: (bowing to Darkanos) Greetings, master.

Darkanos: Hmmmmmmmmm. And, what exactly is YOUR deal?

Vicious Volt: Just watch, and be amazed! (walks towards a few Paraxis, and shoots his electricity at them, zapping them)

Darkanos: (looking on impressed) Hmmmm. Very nice! But, how hot are his electrical volts?

Infafre: I haven't measured, master. But, they seem to clock in at about 300 watts! That's enough to power an entire city block!

Darkanos: Impressive. ^^

Vicious Volt: Oh, and check out this move I can do! (musters up enough power, and blasts a shockwave across the room, zapping a few Paraxis, and nearly Darkanos' henchmen in its way)

Grunemitt: (mad that he almost got electrocuted) Stupid blob of electricity! You could've killed me!

Blaluon: (equally mad) And, me!

Vicious Volt: That was only a sample of what I can do. Once I go up against the Comicgers, I'll unleash my full power on them! (suddenly pulls out an iPhone) Not to mention, I can charge up my iPhone without having to find an outlet. (iPhone fully recharges) Bingo! (holds up iPhone in front of him and Darkanos) Selfie! (takes a selfie with him and Darkanos)

Darkanos: (rolling his eyes) I hate selfies.  Now, listen, I'd like you to go into Petropolis, and make your way to the city's power grid. Once there, drain enough electricity from it to gain more power. That'll wipe out the Comicgers!

Vicious Volt: Actually, sir, I was hoping to use it to recharge all my electrical devices to avoid paying the phone bill. I'm very cheap, and I don't really like having to get a job.

Darkanos:  Destroying the Comicgers IS your job! And, besides, I never pay any of my monsters anything!

Gelgieden: You still should.

Darkanos: Zip it, Gelgieden! (turns to Vicious Volt) Now, quit sassing me, and get going!

Vicious Volt: Okay, okay! Sheesh, what a grump. (disappears in a bolt of lightning into the city)

Darkanos: Now, those Comicgers are gonna be in for the shock of their lives. (laughs evilly)

\*Later, the Comicgers returned home from the power plant, and it was time to head on home. The Comicgers all met up at the studio where Stanley wanted to show them something he's been working on.\*

Stanley: Before I show you what I've been working on, kids, I gotta ask, how was your field trip to the power plant?

Comicgers: BORING!!!!

Paul: Yeah! Normally, I'd be excited about this kinda stuff, but the tour of the plant was just boring. It didn't help that our tour guide wasn't the most enthusiastic dude around.

Monica: Yeah, I wasn't sure whether I was in a power plant tour or a funeral home during one.

Stanley: That bad, huh?

Steve: (nods)

David: The only exciting thing that happened today was Gerald and Harold trying to replicate Ben Franklin's famous experiment involving the kite in the thunderstorm. They ended up getting electrocuted along with Steve.

Stanley: So, is THAT why Steve looks a little pink here?

Steve: Yeah, I was lucky enough to survive that. (puts moisturizing lotion on his pink skin)

Stanley: (sighs) What're we gonna do with THOSE two?

David: Well, Dad. Given their wacky, cartoonish antics, you can probably make a whole comic books series based on their mishaps.

Stanley: Y'know, David. That's a brilliant idea! It'll sell like hot cakes!

Katie: Provided that Harold doesn't eat them first!

Everyone: (laughing)

Stanley: But, enough chit-chat. I'd like to show you kids something I've been working on for a while. (goes over to his desk, and picks up a drawing he did of a new Comicger and Comic Turner)

\*The new Comicger had a mostly platinum color scheme with some gold highlights. It also has pads on its shoulders, and the Comicgers logo was also done in nice, shiny platinum. And, the Comic Turner looked similar to the Comicgers' regular ones, only done in platinum and gold to match the suit.\*

David: A new Comicger?

William: This one looks pretty shiny, Mr. Chippendale!

Stanley: Indeed. This right here is Comic Platinum. With Darkanos' monsters becoming more and more powerful after every encounter, I figured we could use another Ranger on the team to help us out. However, I'll need to find the right person to take on the mantle in order to do so.

Steve: Yeah, even though I'm still pretty useful to you kids, I think another hand would be great for us.

David: Y'know, what? I agree. Maybe we can go around town, and put up flyers saying that you're hiring, Dad.

Stanley: Good! And, I can even make a few phone calls to most of my former employees saying that I'm looking to give them another chance to work for me. ^^

William: And, with any luck, we'll be able to find our man. Or woman.

Katie: Yup. ^^

\*Just then, the tracking system starts going off, indicating that it just picked up Vicious Volt heading for the power grid.\*

Stanley: Hold it, kids! The tracking system's starting to pick up something! (puts up an image of Vicious Volt on the viewscreen) Looks like another monster's heading straight for the city's power grid!

Paul: (recognizing Vicious Volt) Hey, that's Vicious Volt, from Comicgers Issue #43!

Monica: You mean the guy who's always using his electric powers to recharge his electrical devices?

Paul: Yup!

Stanley: But, don't let THAT throw you off, though! Vicious Volt can zap volts of up to 300 watts! Enough to power an entire city block! So, you'd better watch out for that!

David: No problem, Dad! We'll short circuit THAT creep! (holds up his Comic Turner) Ready, guys?

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

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

Steve: (pushing a button on his Liberty Turner) Liberty Powers!

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

\*Then, the Comicgers get on their Sketch Cycles, and Steve gets on his ATV, and they start riding off to Vicious Volt's current location. Meanwhile, Vicious Volt starts blasting electricity at any nearby bystanders in hopes of scaring them out of his way. At the same time, he was recharging his iPhone, and he hopes to get more power from the power grid.\*

Vicious Volt: Ha Ha! Look at 'em run! (sees his phone's battery filled up) And, my phone has enough juice to last the whole attack!

\*Then, the Comicgers show up just in time to try and stop him.\*

David: Hey, pal! You seem a bit lost! The walking electrical disaster area convention is just around the corner!

Vicious Volt: (seeing the Comicgers as they pull up) Ah, the Comicgers! Right on time! I was beginning to worry that I won't be able to get a selfie with you. After I defeat you, that is!

Katie: Well, forget it! 'Cause we're sending your electrical hide right back to the comics!

Vicious Volt: Gee, I dunno. I've got a couple of friends that may not be to thrilled about that.  PARAXIS, ARISE!!!

\*Then, a couple of Paraxis materialize in front of Vicious Volt.\*

Vicious Volt: Let's give these twerps some shock therapy!

\*Then, the Paraxis draw their laser spears, and charged at the Comicgers.\*

David: We know how THIS is gonna go!

Comicgers: Right!

David: So, let's go!

\*Then, the Comicgers draw their Sketch Weapons, and start fighting the Paraxis. Steve activates his Holo-Shield, and starts helping them out by fending off the Paraxis coming towards them. As he fends off a couple of Paraxis heading towards David, David repays the favor by slashing his Sketch Blade at some Paraxis heading towards Steve. Meanwhile, William swings his Sketch Hammer at a couple of Paraxis heading towards him, as Monica shoots some of her arrows from her Sketch Bow at them. Then, Paul and Katie start fighting with Vicious Volt after using their Sketch Weapons to deal with a few Paraxis. Paul swings his Sketch Escrimas at Vicious Volt, but blocks the swings, and punches Paul in the stomach. Katie then throws her Sketch-A-Rangs at Vicious Volt, and he gets hit by a few of them. He then punches at Katie, which she quickly dodges with her ballet flips.\*

Vicious Volt: If you think you got a shot at beating me, you're in for a shock!

Katie: I hope you get a power surge yourself! (roundhouse kicks him in the face)

Paul: (coming up behind her, and hitting him in the chest with his Sketch Escrimas)

\*Vicious Volt recovers from the blow, and encases his fists in electricity. He then proceeds to punch Paul and Katie with his Thunder Punches. Steve eventually sees this, and runs over to help them out.\*

Steve: Hang in there, kids! I'm coming to help you!

Vicious Volt: (throws one of his Thunder Punches at Katie, but gets blocked by Steve's Holo-Shield)

Steve: Hey, pal! Why don't you pick on somebody your OWN size?

Vicious Volt: Okay, Mr. Big Shot! Bring it on! (starts fighting Steve)

\*Vicious Volt proceeds to Thunder Punch Steve, but he keeps blocking with his Holo-Shield, and punching him in the gut. While that was going on, Paul and Katie started fending off a couple more Paraxis that they missed. Paul whacks a couple of them with his Sketch Escrimas, and Katie throws her Sketch-A-Rangs at them.\*

Paul: Man, this guy REALLY wants to charge up his electronic devices, huh?

Katie: (sarcastically) Oh, really? Hadn't noticed? (kicks an incoming Paraxi out of the way)

\*Back with Steve, Vicious Volt was able to uppercut Steve in the jaw, and grabs him by his collar.\*

Vicious Volt: Ha! You're no match for me! (pulls out his iPhone) Selfie! (takes a selfie of him and Steve)

Steve: (unfamiliar with the term "selfie") Another strange 21st century term.

Vicious Volt: (kicking Steve out of the way, and realizes that his phone's out of juice) Darn it! Outta juice again! Well, I'm outta here to go recharge my phone! But, when I get back, I'll make you all get the shock of your lives! (zaps out of sight from the scene)

Steve:  Glad his phone ran out. (runs to the others) Is everyone okay?

David: Yeah, we're fine. But, we gotta stop Vicious Volt!

William: He's gonna drain the city's power grid, and when he does THAT, not only will he have unlimited electrical energy, but his devices will be permanently charged up! And, that means more selfies with him!

Katie: (dreading the thought) Yeesh!

David: So, we gotta head back to the studio, and figure out how to beat this guy!

Comicgers: Right!

Steve: (curious about selfies) Say, David. Can you tell me a little more about these "selfie" things?

David: Sure thing, Steve. Y'see, when you take a camera...

\*So, the Comicgers then head back to the studio to figure out how to defeat Vicious Volt. Once they got back, Stanley has called a couple of his former employees to see if they'll return to take on the mantle of the new Comic Platinum. Unfortunately, none of them answered him back.\*

David: Hey, Dad. How's the search coming along?

Stanley: Not good, son. I've called a couple of my former employees in hopes of having them return to take on the mantle of Comic Platinum. But, unfortunately, I never heard back from any of them.

Monica: Something tells me that this is gonna be tougher than I thought.

Stanley: I'm afraid so. But, how'd it go with Vicious Volt?

Steve: We were lucky enough to get out of there! His electricity is VERY powerful, and it almost zapped me. (feeling his electrocuted skin from before) Again.

Katie: I tell you, Mr. Chippendale! Vicious Volt may take a lot of selfies, but he's no slouch when it comes to fighting! As Paul and I quickly discovered.

Paul: Yeah, Mr. C!

Stanley: Well, I just gave him those traits to give him a bit more humor to his character.  But, it doesn't change the fact that he's still one of Darkanos' deadliest monsters, and is quite powerful to deal with in hand-to-hand combat.

David: Which is why we need to find a way to beat him, and fast!

Stanley: Oh, yes, of course! Just let me check through the issue featuring him. (goes over to his bookcase to find Issue #43 of the Comicgers comic)

Paul: (gets a strike of inspiration) Hey, guys! I just thought of something! What is the one thing we learned from "Pokémon"?

William: You should never give up in times of trouble?

Katie: You shouldn't let 10-year-old kids out into the wild against powerful creatures?

Monica: That Team Rocket will never learn that kidnapping Pikachu isn't worth it?

Paul: Yes. Yes. And, yes. But, the most important thing of all is that rubber blocks electricity. So, what I'm thinking is that if we add some rubber insolation into our Comicgers suits, we might stand a chance against Vicious Volt's electrical powers!

David: Hey, that's a great idea, Paul!

Steve: (writing down "Pokémon" in his journal of things he's missed since 1948) I'm sorry. What did you say, Paul?

Paul: I was saying we should insolate our Comicgers suits with rubber to stand a better chance against Vicious Volt, since rubber blocks electricity.

Steve: An interesting idea, Paul. We should probably do the same for our Action Vehicles, too.

Paul: Oh, definitely!

Stanley: (finding a copy of Issue #43, and starts looking through it to find a way to beat Vicious Volt) Now, let's see here. (flips through the pages, until he finally finds something) A-ha! Maybe THIS'LL help out!

David: What is it, Dad?

Stanley: Well, David, since water is a conductor of electricity, we'll have to lure Vicious Volt to a body of water in hopes of shortening his circuits! After that, he should be easy to deal with!

Paul: That sounds great, Mr. Chippendale. And, I also think that maybe we should have our Comicgers suits insolated with rubber to give us some protection, since rubber blocks electricity. ^^

Stanley: Oh, yes! That would definitely help, Paul! I'll get to work in designing some rubber-insolated versions of them. However, this could take me a couple hours, so why don't you kids take some of these flyers I printed out, and post them all over town? With any luck, we might get our Comic Platinum!

David: Right away, Dad. (grabs the flyers) And, if Vicious Volt shows up, call us!

Stanley: I will, David! Now, get going!

\*Then, the Comicgers started going around the city to put up the flyers in hopes of getting some to Stanley's company to become the new Comic Platinum. William and Katie head over to Seagull's Bagels to put some flyers on the bulletin board, as well as on the front door. Meanwhile, Steve and Monica were putting some flyers on the side of the school thinking that one of their classmates might like to take up a summer internship there. At Crystal Comics, David and Paul were putting up the flyers on the windows thinking that any of the customers would like to come and work for Stanley.\*

David: I sure hope these flyers do the trick, Paul.

Paul: Yeah, me too. And, maybe, your dad will get our suits insolated in no time!

\*As they were heading out, they noticed that Big Louie was interviewing a young, female wolf with brown fur, a light brown muzzle, brown hair, and green eyes wearing a white dress shirt, a black skirt, and black heels who was just looking for a job.\*

Big Louie: So, Miss... uh... Howler, is it? It says on your resume that you used to work for famed fashion designer Colette Blanquet in L.A.? How'd THAT go?

Miss Howler: Oh, yeah. I was covered in a blanket during work hours to match the whole theme of her studio. While I DID like it, it was hot and sweaty under there, and I kept tripping on my nose. So, that's why I left.

Big Louie: Yeah, she IS weird, I must say. Also, do you like comic books?

Miss Howler: You kiddin'? I LOVE comic books! But, I mostly just like the book "Lord of the Pigs," especially Wolfagorn. (starts getting dreamy) What a hunk.

Big Louie: (getting a little creeped out) Ooooooookay.  That's good enough for me. And, how would you like to be paid?

Miss Howler: About $40 an hour. And, I'd like two weeks vacation. ^^

Big Louie: Excellent! (sticks out his foot for a handshake) Welcome aboard, Miss Howler. ^^

Miss Howler: Uh, that's your foot.

Big Louie: Just shake it.

Miss Howler: (shaking Big Louie's foot) Okay. Oh, and by the way, call me Maple in the future.

Big Louie: You got it, Maple.

\*Then, as Maple was about to leave the store, she comes across David and Paul, who were just putting up the flyers for Stanley's company.\*

Maple: Hey there, dudes!

David: (flabbergasted by what Maple called them) Uh hi... ma'am.

Maple: Sorry.  Just tryin' to be hip with the younger crowd. (notices the flyers) Hey, Chippendale Comics! Isn't that run by that Stanley Chippendale character?

David: Of course. I'm his son, David. ^^ (introduces her to Paul) And, this is my friend, Paul Bison. ^^

Paul: Hey, how's it goin'?

Maple: Goin' great, kid. I'm Maple Howler, the newest employee of this fine store. It's just something part-time to make some end's meat. That's money, in case you don't know!

Paul: Yeah, we know.

David: Anyway, we're putting flyers for my dad's company to get people to sign up for summer internships for it. It's a shame, really.  You look like someone who would right at home there.

Maple: Yeah. But, I never knew until I got my job HERE. But, I'm sure your dad will find someone, I'm sure. (holds out her fist for a fist bump) Fist bump? C'mon, don't leave me hangin'.

David + Paul:  (fist bumps Maple)

Maple: There we go! Well, I gotta go! Catch ya on the flip-side, kids! (walks out the store, and heads on home)

David: I think she's trying WAY to hard to connect with the younger crowd.

Paul: What was your first clue?

Big Louie: (approaching them) Well, she's definitely enthusiastic, I'll give her that! I hope you kids get that intern for Stanley's company.

Paul: Yeah, me too. We could sure use some more hands there.

David: Anyway, we'd better be heading back, Big Louie. We'll see ya later! (leaves the store with Paul)

Big Louie: Okay, bye kids!

\*Then, David and Paul return to the studio to check up on how the others are doing. Stanley was putting the finishing touches on insolating their Comicgers suits with rubber to stand a better chance against Vicious Volt, and was almost ready to give them to the Comicgers.\*

David: (coming in through the elevator with Paul) Hey, guys! Any luck?

William: Not really. Katie and I posted a couple flyers at Seagull's Bagels, and so far, we didn't get any takers.

Monica: Steve and I posted them at the school, and we got a couple takers, but so far, nobody's shown up. They said they'd be in touch.

Paul: Well, David and I posted at Crystal Comics, but so far, we got nothing! But, we did run into this one lady who seems to be the kinda person we're looking for, but she already applied for a job at Crystal Comics.

Katie: Aw, that's too bad.

David: Yeah. Besides, she didn't seem like the Ranger type, anyway.

Steve: Well, kids, you never know for sure. Sometimes, the greatest heroes of all are the ones you'd least expect. I mean, I had asthma when I joined the army all those years ago, and look at me, now!

Paul: (seeing Steve's point) I guess you're right, Steve.

Steve:

Stanley: (finishing up with insolating the Comicgers' suits, and uses the gemstone on his pencil to bring the Comic Turners back to life) Okay, kids! I've finished insolating your suits. You should have no trouble dealing with Vicious Volt now!

\*Then, the Comic Turners convert back to their original forms, and they felt a bit heavier than usual because of the added rubber insolence.\*

Monica: Man, these feel a bit heavier than they were previously.

Steve: (not feeling anything different with his Liberty Turner) I don't feel anything different.

William: (not feeling anything with his Comic Turner) Me neither. Maybe you guys need to work out more.

David: (sarcastically) Real funny, Will.

William:

Stanley: That's mostly because of the rubber insolence that are now in your suits. But, after your first initial morph with this new feature, it should adapt to the system a lot more quickly.

David: Okay, great. ^^

\*Then, the tracking system starts going off, and picking up Vicious Volt already at the city's power grid, planning to drain all the power from it.\*

Stanley: Uh-oh! He's back! (goes to the tracking system to bring it up on the viewscreen) And, he's already at the city's power grid! Now's your best chance to stop him before he gains MORE power!

Katie: Not to mention, charge up all his electrical devices.

David: Well, either way, he's heading back to the comics! (holds up his Comic Turner) Ready, guys?

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

Comicgers: Comic Powers!

Steve: (pushes a button on his Liberty Turner) Liberty Powers!

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

\*Then, the Comicgers quickly get on their Sketch Cycles, and Steve gets on his ATV, and they quickly drive off to the power grid to stop Vicious Volt. Meanwhile, Vicious Volt has just charged up his electrical powers, as well as his devices, and is ready to do battle with the Comicgers.\*

Vicious Volt: Oh, yeah! I'm now fully charged, along with my devices, and ready to do battle with those brats! Oh, Darkanos is gonna be SO happy!

David: Not if WE have anything to say about it, Vicious Volt!

Vicious Volt: (turning around to see the Comicgers) The Comicgers, again! Come to take another selfie with me?

Katie: Oh, heck no! We're here to send your electric butt back to the comics!

Steve: Yeah!

Vicious Volt: Aw, but I don't get good reception on my devices when they're 2-D! I guess I'll have to use my fully charged powers to give you kids a good zapping! (charges at the Comicgers)

\*Then, Vicious Volt starts fighting the Comicgers as they use their Art Lasers in sword mode to block his strikes. Paul and William try to slash away at Vicious Volt, but he protects himself with an electric shield that zapped them, and send them flying back at a bit. He then throws one of his Thunder Punches at Monica, who tries to block with her Art Laser, but gets knocked down to the ground. This caused Katie to strike at Vicious Volt with her Art Laser, and Vicious Volts blocks with one of his Thunder Punches, and kicks her out of the way.\*

Katie: Wow! For a selfie-obsessed freak, he's pretty tough!

Monica: Yeah, no kiddin'!

Steve: Well, he's no match for good ol' fashioned American spirit! (activates his Holo-Shield, and charges at Vicious Volt)

Vicious Volt: (shooting a blast of electrical energy at Steve, which gets blocked by the Holo-Shield)

\*Then, Steve starts fighting Vicious Volt for a bit. Once Steve has him where he wants him, David starts charging at Vicious Volt with his Art Laser drawn.\*

Vicious Volt: (seeing David coming) Now's my chance! (musters up enough electrical energy, and sends a shockwave out at David and Steve, sending them flying)

\*Then, they bump into the other Comicgers via the shockwave, and they roll over to the edge of the cliff. It was there that Paul sees that they're just over the surface of Lake Petropolis.\*

Paul: Hey, guys! We're just over Lake Petropolis!

William: Ah, perfect! We just need to lure him there somehow!

Katie: (seeing Vicious Volt's phone) I think I know what to do!

Vicious Volt: Boy, you kids must be very persistent! How come you're not feeling electrocuted?

David: We've insolated our suits with rubber since it blocks any of your electric attacks! So, your attacks have no effect on us!

Vicious Volt: Oh, yeah? Well, for that, I'm gonna...

Katie: (swiping his phone while he wasn't looking, and runs to the lake's edge)

Vicious Volt: HEY! Come back here with my phone! (chases after her)

Steve: There they go!

William: Quick! We gotta go after them!

\*The other Comicgers start chasing after them to the lake's edge. It was there that Katie stops at the edge, and decides to throw the phone into the lake.\*

Vicious Volt: You wouldn't dare!

Katie: Oh, yeah? Watch me! (throws the phone into the lake)

Vicious Volt: (jumps after the phone and jumps into the lake) A-ha! You dumb twerps! My phone is waterproof! (starts feeling weaker because of the water) But, my powers are starting to get weak! Guess you're not so dumb after all.

Monica: Smartest thing he's said all day.

David: Now, let's finish this! (points his Art Laser at Vicious Volt) Art Laser, ready! FIRE!!!! (fires a blast at Vicious Volt, causing him to go flying out of the lake, and into a nearby tree)

Vicious Volt: Ugh!!! Hashtag, broken spine! X\_X

Blaludon: (appearing next to Vicious Volt) Now, it's gonna be hashtag, 10 stories taller! (blows one of her magic kisses at Vicious Volt, making him grow)

Vicious Volt: Oh, great! Now, I can get good reception here!

David: (seeing how big Vicious Volt got) Wow! I guess lightning struck twice here!

Steve: No worries, kids! I'll take it from here! (contacts Stanley on his Liberty Turner) Mr. Chippendale, send down the Liberty Eagle Mech, and the Action Vehicles!

Stanley: On the way, Steve! (uses the gemstone on his pencil to bring the Liberty Eagle Mech as well as the Comic Armorer, Comic Turbine, and Comic Mini to life)

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

William: Good luck, you guys!

Monica: Thanks! Now, let's go!

\*Then, Steve, Paul, Monica, and Katie 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 form the Liberty Comic Robo!

\*Then, the Liberty Eagle Mech merges with the Comic Armorer, Comic Turbine, and Comic Mini becoming the Liberty Comic Robo.\*

Vicious Volt: (charging up his Thunder Punches) Now, get ready to feel the thunder! (charges at the LCR, and begins to punch at it)

\*Then, the LCR blocks the punches, and kicks Vicious Volt in the stomach in retaliation. Vicious Volt then throws a good right cross at the LCR, and it uppercuts him in the gut in return. Vicious Volt then gives the LCR a good roundhouse kick as payback, causing the LCR to stumble backwards a bit.\*

Steve: (feeling it) Man, that lightning bolt's sure got some kick!

Paul: (seeing the Robo's system still in tact) Good thing the Mechs are all insolated with rubber, otherwise we'd REALLY be in hot water!

Steve: So, our systems are still in tact?

Paul: For the time being, yes.

Steve: Great! Now, let's get back up on our feet!

\*Then, the LCR gets back up on its feet, and continues to head towards Vicious Volt.\*

Vicious Volt: Oh, you want more, huh? Well, you can have it then! (unleashes another shockwave at the LCR)

Steve: Stand your ground, kids!

\*As the Comicgers stand their ground, the shockwave hits the LCR, and it starts falling to the ground. Luckily, the computer was still intact, but just barely.\*

Monica: Computer systems still online, but not for long! We gotta send Vicious Volt back to the comics now!

Steve: Right! (inputs the code for the Liberty Axe) Activate the Liberty Axe!

\*Then, the Liberty Axe appears in the LCR's right hand.\*

Vicious Volt: Oh, dear! Looks like I'm gettin' the axe!

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 Vicious Volt, slicing him right down the middle.\*

Vicious Volt: NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Looks like I've short circuited! (falls down and explodes, sending his spirit back to the comics)

David: (cheering from the ground with William) Way to go, guys!

William: Yeah!

\*Meanwhile, somewhere in the downtown Petropolis area, Maple was drinking a bottle of lemonade while reading Issue #43 of Comicgers, when Vicious Volt's spirit eventually finds it, and gets zapped back into it. The electricity from the shock gave Maple's hair static cling, causing it to stick up in the hair.\*

Maple: WHOA!!!  These Comicgers comics really ARE shocking! I'm glad I went to go work for that comic book store!  (continues reading the comic)

\*Back at Darkanos' fortress, Darkanos was pretty angry about Vivcious Volt's defeat, but is at least glad that he won't have to endure one of his never-ending selfies again.\*

Darkanos: Ugh, another one sent back to the comics. But, at least I won't have to put up with his annoying selfies or obsessive love for personal devices again.

Infafre: I'm sorry, master. If that sudden power surge never happened in the castle, the outcome would've been so much more different.

Darkanos: It could've, but Vicious Volt still proved his combat prowess to me, so I can't forgive the Comicgers for THAT. (starts walking off) For the next time we meet, those brats will surely pay the price for this! (clenches his fist in anger, causing it to glow purple)

\*The next day at Crystal Comics, the Comicgers arrive at the store to relax after dealing with Vicious Volt, only to find Maple, wearing a fuschia colored apron, greeting them as they walked in.\*

Maple: Hi, there! Welcome to Crystal Comics, Petropolis' premiere stop for all things comics, movies, TV shows, video games, and all other things pop culture-related. How may I help you?

David: Oh, hey Maple. ^^

William: Maple?

Paul: Yeah. We met her when we were setting up those flyers for Mr. Chippendale's company. She mostly just wants to fit in with the younger generation. ^^

Monica: Oh, cool. How old are you, exactly?

Maple: 31. ^^

Monica: Man, that IS old.

Maple: So, you lookin' for something, kids?

Paul: Oh, no. We usually just browse through the new comics and such here, but if anything catches our eyes, we'll let you know!

Maple: Okay. ^^ (walks off to continue her job)

William: Speaking off those flyers, did Mr. C get any takers?

Paul: Nothing yet. I don't get it. We set up so many flyers, and yet nobody's showing up. What're we doing wrong?

Steve: Don't worry, kids. I'm sure someone will step up to take on the Comic Platinum mantle.

Katie: Yeah, let's hope.

\*Then, outside the store, Gerald and Harold, still dressed in their Colonial outfits, were pushing a giant weather machine in front of the store to prove once and for that Benjamin Franklin really used a kite to discover that lightning was electricity.\*

Gerald: We did it, everyone! We've created a device that could help us create a storm strong enough to prove that Ben Franklin DID discover electricity with a kite!

David: (seeing the machine, and believing he's seen it before) Uh, guys? Have you ever heard the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result?

Harold: I'm starting to think David's got a point, Gerald.

Gerald: (denying it) We're not insane! We're just... differently intelligent, is all! But, enough talk! Let's light this bad boy up!

\*Then, Harold turns on the storm machine, and it creates a pseudo mini-storm similar to the one that Benjamin Franklin was a part of. Then, Gerald and Harold start flying their kites up in the air, and they start feeling the electricity of the storm.\*

Gerald: This is it, Gerald! I can feel it!

Maple: (seeing what's going on, and heads outside) What's going on, here?

Big Louie: (knowing it's Gerald and Harold again) Something stupid, unfortunately.

\*Then, lightning from the storm makes contact with the kites, and it strikes the keys they were tied to, once again, electrocuting Gerald and Harold.\*

Gerald: Oh, crud! Not again!!!

Paul: (running over to the machine, and turning it off)

David: See what I mean, you guys?

Gerald: (feeling pain) Well, this is the price to pay for scientific history! (faints on the streets)

Katie: I guess lightning DOES strike twice.

Monica: You said it.

\*Then, everyone starts laughing as they head back into the store. Meanwhile, back at the studio, Stanley was putting the finishing touches on the Comic Platinum concept, but was feeling a bit distraught that no one's stepping up to take on the mantle.\*

Stanley: There! That should do it. Although, I'm a bit upset that no one's answered me on my offer to be Comic Platinum. No matter, I'll just searching. I'll find the one, eventually! (gets up to get some coffee, and a sudden wind gust blows through the studio, and blows the drawing towards the window) Huh? (sees the paper blowing away) HEY! (rushes to the paper, and grabs it before it blew out the window)

\*But, unknown to him, the gemstone had already touched the Platinum Turner, and it comes to life. Before Stanley knew what happened, it fell out the window just as soon as he grabbed the paper, and fell onto the sidewalk. Thankfully, the Comic Turners were pretty durable, so it didn't break. However, someone has already found the Platinum Turner lying around, and picks it up out of curiosity. That person then went home to take a closer look at it.\*

TO BE CONTINUED...