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** At one point, Zim is accosted by some [[ItMakesSenseInContext chicken-based meat racists]], who attack and damage Li'l Meat Man. [[BerserkButton In response]], [[KickTheSonOfABitch Zim vaporizes them]].them.
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** Finally, Dib gets a point in the end by simply denying Zim a ride back to Earth. After the humiliation he inflicted on Dib, the sadistic Irken had that coming - [[PyrrhicVictory he might have embarrassed Dib, but he ended up being trapped of the array for who knows how long]] .
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** Finally, Dib gets a point in the end by simply denying Zim a ride back to Earth. After the humiliation he inflicted on Dib, the sadistic Irken had that coming - [[PyrrhicVictory he might have embarrassed Dib, but he ended up being trapped of the array for who knows how long]] .long]].
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* Even if they all ended in failure, Dib continuously trying to end the time loop for ''at least'' a year's worth straight is commendable.
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* Even if they all ended in failure, Dib continuously trying to end the time loop for ''at least'' a year's worth straight is commendable.
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* Say what you will about how stupid and pointless Zim's plan in Quarterly 4 ultimately turned out to be, Zim did manage to pull off a win. And sure, he just [[PokeThePoodle destroyed all the world's balloons]], but the final panels do show that people have been devastated by that, so it's still a case of TheBadGuyWins.
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* In Quarterly 3, Zim completely refuses to play along with the abductors' "Fistmas" simulation, repeatedly calling them out on how stupid and poorly-researched they are. And his reaction to them trying to break him with a vision of his future lonely grave is to rant about his superiority before [[TalkToTheFist punching his way out of the simulation]].
-->'''Zim''': [[PreAsskickingOneLiner Taste my Fistmas!]]
-->'''Zim''': [[PreAsskickingOneLiner Taste my Fistmas!]]
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* Professor Membrane gets to display some of his combat skills from [[WesternAnimation/InvaderZimEnterTheFlorpus the movie]], very easily taking down Maxwell Beesworth's security systems, and then destroying the junior executive MiniMecha suit that Zim stole from him.
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* In Issue 2, Professor Membrane gets to display some of his combat skills from [[WesternAnimation/InvaderZimEnterTheFlorpus the movie]], very easily taking down Maxwell Beesworth's security systems, and then destroying the junior executive MiniMecha suit that Zim stole from him.
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* Issue 1 shows how, over the course of a single day, GIR foils an attempted AlienInvasion, defeats an AncientEvil EldritchAbomination, and stops a MadScientist's efforts to TakeOverTheWorld (averting a BadFuture in the process). All while being [[CloudCuckoolander his usual self]].
* Professor Membrane gets to display some of his combat skills from [[WesternAnimation/InvaderZimEnterTheFlorpus the movie]], very easily taking down Maxwell Beesworth's security systems, and then destroying the junior executive MiniMecha suit that Zim stole from him.
-->'''Membrane''': [[PreMortemOneLiner You... have not earned the right to call yourself a jr. executive!]]
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* Issue 1 shows how, over the course of a single day, GIR foils an attempted AlienInvasion, defeats an AncientEvil EldritchAbomination, and stops a MadScientist's efforts to TakeOverTheWorld (averting a BadFuture in the process). All while being [[CloudCuckoolander his usual self]].
* Professor Membrane gets to display some of his combat skills from [[WesternAnimation/InvaderZimEnterTheFlorpus the movie]], very easily taking down Maxwell Beesworth's security systems, and then destroying the junior executive MiniMecha suit that Zim stole from him.
-->'''Membrane''': [[PreMortemOneLiner You... have not earned the right to call yourself a jr. executive!]]
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* Issues 1–2 show that Zim can be frighteningly clever when he needs, if only for petty needs. He turns Dib's ChronicHeroSyndrome against him, by going into hiding and counting on Dib doing nothing but obsessively waiting for him to come back. This leads to Dib being practically immobilized by obesity. Zim then tracks down the Gargantis Array and [[spoiler: broadcasts footage both of Dib's disgusting form and his subsequent comeback workout, humiliating him across the universe.]] Bonus points for his BreakingSpeech once his plan unfolds:
-->'''Zim''': Do you ''hear'' that, Dib? ''That''...is the sound of [[spoiler:all sentient life in the universe ''laughing.'' Laughing at ''you'']]! Muahahahahahahah! You may have followed me into ''space,'' human, but you won't [[spoiler:find respect here, not now that everyone and every''thing'' has seen this]].
-->'''Zim''': Do you ''hear'' that, Dib? ''That''...is the sound of [[spoiler:all sentient life in the universe ''laughing.'' Laughing at ''you'']]! Muahahahahahahah! You may have followed me into ''space,'' human, but you won't [[spoiler:find respect here, not now that everyone and every''thing'' has seen this]].
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* Issues 1–2 show that Zim can be frighteningly clever when he needs, if only for petty needs. He turns Dib's ChronicHeroSyndrome against him, by going into hiding and counting on Dib doing nothing but obsessively waiting for him to come back. This leads to Dib being practically immobilized by obesity. Zim then tracks down the Gargantis Array and[[spoiler: broadcasts footage both of Dib's disgusting form and his subsequent comeback workout, humiliating him across the universe.]] universe. Bonus points for his BreakingSpeech once his plan unfolds:
-->'''Zim''': Do you ''hear'' that, Dib? ''That''...is the sound of[[spoiler:all all sentient life in the universe ''laughing.'' Laughing at ''you'']]! ''you''! Muahahahahahahah! You may have followed me into ''space,'' human, but you won't [[spoiler:find find respect here, not now that everyone and every''thing'' has seen this]].this.
* Issues 1–2 show that Zim can be frighteningly clever when he needs, if only for petty needs. He turns Dib's ChronicHeroSyndrome against him, by going into hiding and counting on Dib doing nothing but obsessively waiting for him to come back. This leads to Dib being practically immobilized by obesity. Zim then tracks down the Gargantis Array and
-->'''Zim''': Do you ''hear'' that, Dib? ''That''...is the sound of
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** Finally, Dib gets a point in the end by [[spoiler: simply denying Zim a ride back to Earth. After the humiliation he inflicted on Dib, the sadistic Irken had that coming - [[PyrrhicVictory he might have embarrassed Dib, but he ended up being trapped of the array for who knows how long]] .]]
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* Issue 10 is a big one for the Voot Cruiser as it's revealed that it is in fact a TransformingMecha [[http://globegander.tumblr.com/post/145686534261/the-voot-cruiser-transforms-into-the-voot-bruiser complete with giant fists and laser cannons.]] It and Zim even manage to squeeze out a genuine joint win against [[spoiler:the Sylvestran Snarl Beast, an incredibly rare and deadly alien monster that no one has been able to capture for 1000 years and has killed all those that have ever tried.]]
** Some points also have to go to Dib seeing that not only did he thwart Zim's plan ''yet again'' (or at least it didn't go the way Zim wanted) but he also managed [[spoiler: to not just avoid being killed by the legendary beast but [[FluffyTamer for it to actually treat him quite positively]]...or at least until they got back to Earth (and even then that was more so towards the other kids).]]
** Some points also have to go to Dib seeing that not only did he thwart Zim's plan ''yet again'' (or at least it didn't go the way Zim wanted) but he also managed [[spoiler: to not just avoid being killed by the legendary beast but [[FluffyTamer for it to actually treat him quite positively]]...or at least until they got back to Earth (and even then that was more so towards the other kids).]]
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* Issue 10 is a big one for the Voot Cruiser as it's revealed that it is in fact a TransformingMecha [[http://globegander.tumblr.com/post/145686534261/the-voot-cruiser-transforms-into-the-voot-bruiser complete with giant fists and laser cannons.]] It and Zim even manage to squeeze out a genuine joint win against [[spoiler:the the Sylvestran Snarl Beast, an incredibly rare and deadly alien monster that no one has been able to capture for 1000 years and has killed all those that have ever tried.]]
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** Some points also have to go to Dib seeing that not only did he thwart Zim's plan ''yet again'' (or at least it didn't go the way Zim wanted) but he also managed
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* Issue 13 climaxes with [[spoiler: Dib being mutated into a giant monster, and going on a RoaringRampageOfRevenge (starting with a splash page) against the aliens who kidnapped him, and Zim, who just sat back and let him be tortured]].
* Crosses over with heartwarming, the end of Issue 14 sees Gaz [[spoiler: threatening Agent Batflaps into giving Dib's latest video a positive review]] in order to keep Dib happy [[ItMakesSenseInContext so he won't explode.]]
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* Issue 13 climaxes with [[spoiler: Dib being mutated into a giant monster, and going on a RoaringRampageOfRevenge (starting with a splash page) against the aliens who kidnapped him, and Zim, who just sat back and let him be tortured]].
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* Crosses over with heartwarming, the end of Issue 14 sees Gaz[[spoiler: threatening Agent Batflaps into giving Dib's latest video a positive review]] review in order to keep Dib happy [[ItMakesSenseInContext so he won't explode.]]
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* Issue 19 has another Dib victory, as he successfully exposes Zim Zoo as a fraud. [[spoiler: Downplayed, somewhat, as to his disappointment, this just leads to the Robo-Parents being arrested.]]
* Issue 20 has Zim unleash the Conquer-Blob to take over Earth... and ''it works''. While it's [[OffscreenMomentOfAwesome all offscreen]], the blob destroys human civilization, and prepares the planet for Zim to take control of. Unfortunately for him, he's too engrossed with ''[[ShowWithinAShow Floopsy Bloops Shmoopsy]]'' to notice. [[spoiler: This gives the blob time to think things over, and it has a HeelFaceTurn, singlehandedly restoring human civilization to what it was, before flying off into space to fight evil.]]
* Issue 20 has Zim unleash the Conquer-Blob to take over Earth... and ''it works''. While it's [[OffscreenMomentOfAwesome all offscreen]], the blob destroys human civilization, and prepares the planet for Zim to take control of. Unfortunately for him, he's too engrossed with ''[[ShowWithinAShow Floopsy Bloops Shmoopsy]]'' to notice. [[spoiler: This gives the blob time to think things over, and it has a HeelFaceTurn, singlehandedly restoring human civilization to what it was, before flying off into space to fight evil.]]
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* Issue 19 has another Dib victory, as he successfully exposes Zim Zoo as a fraud. [[spoiler: Downplayed, somewhat, as to his disappointment, this just leads to the Robo-Parents being arrested.]]
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* Issue 20 has Zim unleash the Conquer-Blob to take over Earth... and ''it works''. While it's [[OffscreenMomentOfAwesome all offscreen]], the blob destroys human civilization, and prepares the planet for Zim to take control of. Unfortunately for him, he's too engrossed with ''[[ShowWithinAShow Floopsy Bloops Shmoopsy]]'' to notice.[[spoiler: This gives the blob time to think things over, and it has a HeelFaceTurn, singlehandedly restoring human civilization to what it was, before flying off into space to fight evil.]]
* Issue 20 has Zim unleash the Conquer-Blob to take over Earth... and ''it works''. While it's [[OffscreenMomentOfAwesome all offscreen]], the blob destroys human civilization, and prepares the planet for Zim to take control of. Unfortunately for him, he's too engrossed with ''[[ShowWithinAShow Floopsy Bloops Shmoopsy]]'' to notice.
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* Issue 31 has Dib fighting the mutant Super Bear in the carnival. He doesn't do much damage, but keeps going until [[spoiler: the grackle shoots him out of a cannon at the bear, knocking it out]].
* In Issue 32, Dib and Zim's sit-up competition gets so intense, with neither willing to back down, that [[spoiler: they transcend out of TheMultiverse]]. [[MakesJustAsMuchSenseInContext Somehow]].
* In Issue 32, Dib and Zim's sit-up competition gets so intense, with neither willing to back down, that [[spoiler: they transcend out of TheMultiverse]]. [[MakesJustAsMuchSenseInContext Somehow]].
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* Issue 31 has Dib fighting the mutant Super Bear in the carnival. He doesn't do much damage, but keeps going until [[spoiler: the grackle shoots him out of a cannon at the bear, knocking it out]].
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* In Issue 32, Dib and Zim's sit-up competition gets so intense, with neither willing to back down, that[[spoiler: they transcend out of TheMultiverse]].TheMultiverse. [[MakesJustAsMuchSenseInContext Somehow]].
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** Then at the end, with rather odd BeYourself moment, Dib sheds his super suit and leans into his ButtMonkey status to completely sabotage Zim's device- saving everyone and still having time to enjoy his family vacation (albeit, he'll likely be spending that time waiting in line due to saving the entire crowd).
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** Then at the end, with rather odd BeYourself moment, Dib sheds his super suit and leans into his ButtMonkey status to completely sabotage Zim's device- device - saving everyone and still having time to enjoy his family vacation (albeit, he'll likely be spending that time waiting in line due to saving the entire crowd).
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* The climax of Issue 49 has a rather epic sequence of Zib (the evil alternate Dib that impersonated Zim Number 1) using a HumongousMecha shaped like himself to fight off all the Zims who are attacking him with their upgraded Voot Runners.
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* The climax of Issue 49 has a rather epic sequence of Zib (the evil alternate Dib that impersonated Zim so-called "Zim Number 1) 1" who is in actuality, a Dib/Zim Hybrid) using a HumongousMecha shaped like himself to fight off all the Zims who are attacking him with their upgraded Voot Runners.
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* After spending all of Issue 50 being bugged by Chammy's persistent efforts to make them be friends, Zim and Dib finally team up to get rid of her, tossing her through a portal to another planet and then destroying it, trapping her.
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* The climax of Issue 49 has a rather epic sequence of Zib (the evil alternate Dib that impersonated Zim Number 1) using a HumongousMecha shaped like himself to fight off all the Zims who are attacking him with their upgraded Voot Runners.
** After being disregarded as the worst Zim, our Zim proves his critics wrong by taking control of Zib's weapon and using it to [[TimeyWimeyBall manipulate the timelines]] to eliminate the other Zims and seal the portals, sending him and Dib back to their own timeline and trapping Zib in an empty void forever.
** After being disregarded as the worst Zim, our Zim proves his critics wrong by taking control of Zib's weapon and using it to [[TimeyWimeyBall manipulate the timelines]] to eliminate the other Zims and seal the portals, sending him and Dib back to their own timeline and trapping Zib in an empty void forever.
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* Issues 1–2 show that Zim can be frighteningly clever when he needs, if only for petty needs. He turns Dib's ChronicHeroSyndrome against him, by going into hiding and counting on Dib doing nothing but obsessively waiting for him to come back. This leads to Dib being practically immobilized by obesity. Zim then tracks down the Gargantis Array and [[spoiler: broadcasts footage both of Dib's disgusting form and his subsequent comeback workout, humiliating him across the universe.]] Bonus points for his BreakingSpeech once his plan unfolds:
-->'''Zim''': Do you ''hear'' that, Dib? ''That''...is the sound of [[spoiler:all sentient life in the universe ''laughing.'' Laughing at ''you'']]! Muahahahahahahah! You may have followed me into ''space,'' human, but you won't [[spoiler:find respect here, not now that everyone and every''thing'' has seen this]].
** Despite the above, Dib gets his moments during their confrontation as well. First, there's his epic comeback workout montage, burning off his obesity in a matter of ''days.''
** Following that, there's the dogfight between Tak's ship (which Dib's piloting) and Zim's Voot. Dib [[CurbStompBattle utterly owns Zim]], blowing the Invader out of the stars and forcing him to crash-land the now-wrecked Voot Cruiser on the array.
** Finally, Dib gets a point in the end by [[spoiler: simply denying Zim a ride back to Earth. After the humiliation he inflicted on Dib, the sadistic Irken had that coming - [[PyrrhicVictory he might have embarrassed Dib, but he ended up being trapped of the array for who knows how long]] .]]
* Issue 3 has Zim pull off another plan surprisingly easily, taking over the art world and using it to enact his plan to summon the Star Donkey.
* Issue 4: If nothing else, you have to admire [[TheDeterminator everything Zim goes through]] for the sake of (he thinks) powering up a super weapon the Tallest have given him.
* In Issue 7, Zim needs to recover the Voot from the mutant lady bug monsters that have stolen it, and [[http://sa6044.deviantart.com/art/Zim-And-Gir-On-Giant-Slug-589999111 this is how he does it.]]
* In Issue 8, ''Dib scores a victory and nothing bad happens to him.'' Which may not sound like much, but [[TraumaCongaLine given how things usually are for him and what has already happened to him in the comic...]]
** The climatic fight between Dib (in the Overtrouser) and Zim (in a pair of mecha pants) just looks ridiculously awesome.
*** The fight apparently lasted ''14 hours!''
** Likewise, the ImagineSpot Groyna has of a comic based on her and Dib having adventures as "pants hunters" looks amazing.
* Issue 9 continues Dib's winning streak, as he goes through a huge HumiliationConga while undercover as Zim's intern in order to get close enough to get video proof for the internet, and ''succeeds''. Sure, no one who watches the video believes it, but Dib still pulls this plan off, ''and'' successfully sabotages Zim's latest plan in the process, citing it as payback for [[CallBack the events of Issue 2]].
** Speaking of Zim's newest plan, the [[http://sa6044.deviantart.com/art/Zim-s-Monster-607002107 Core Muncher]] looks amazing.
** Can also count as NightmareFuel and WhatTheHellHero, but Dib uses the situation to get revenge on a particularly nasty and hypocritical blogger by getting Zim to abduct him.
* Issue 10 is a big one for the Voot Cruiser as it's revealed that it is in fact a TransformingMecha [[http://globegander.tumblr.com/post/145686534261/the-voot-cruiser-transforms-into-the-voot-bruiser complete with giant fists and laser cannons.]] It and Zim even manage to squeeze out a genuine joint win against [[spoiler:the Sylvestran Snarl Beast, an incredibly rare and deadly alien monster that no one has been able to capture for 1000 years and has killed all those that have ever tried.]]
** Some points also have to go to Dib seeing that not only did he thwart Zim's plan ''yet again'' (or at least it didn't go the way Zim wanted) but he also managed [[spoiler: to not just avoid being killed by the legendary beast but [[FluffyTamer for it to actually treat him quite positively]]...or at least until they got back to Earth (and even then that was more so towards the other kids).]]
* Issue 11, Zim discover's Dib is allergic to cats (and most furry animals) and proceeds to build a machine that launches such animals at Dib. He spends most of the issue just torturing his nemesis, proving he is superior....
** Or so it seems. Dib then manages to get himself some allergy meds and renders himself immune to Zim's attacks, proclaiming victory. Making this ''the fourth issue in a row'' where Dib comes out ontop. Literally in this case since the last we see of him in this issue is him triumphantly standing on a mountain of animals.
* Issue 12 is one big moment for all the people in the DracoInLeatherPants and RootingForTheEmpire camps of the fandom, as Zim is shown to conquer Earth in the future, creating an {{Egopolis}} of himself and enslaving everyone, all in preparation for turning the whole planet into a ship and flying it to the Tallest as a present (whom, it should be noted, are ''genuinely impressed by his actions''). Oh, and he turned GIR into the BattleButler GIRT.
** Present Zim and Dib [[EnemyMine teaming up]] to escape and defeat Emperor Zim. Which includes the two Zims fighting and present Zim giving Emperor Zim a DisneyVillainDeath.
* Issue 13 climaxes with [[spoiler: Dib being mutated into a giant monster, and going on a RoaringRampageOfRevenge (starting with a splash page) against the aliens who kidnapped him, and Zim, who just sat back and let him be tortured]].
* Crosses over with heartwarming, the end of Issue 14 sees Gaz [[spoiler: threatening Agent Batflaps into giving Dib's latest video a positive review]] in order to keep Dib happy [[ItMakesSenseInContext so he won't explode.]]
* Issue 16 has Dib implanting himself with a "fear siphon" that keeps him from feeling fear, thus driving Zim crazy as he goes all out trying to scare him. Speaking of which, one also has to admire the sheer lengths Zim goes to just to win one over on Dib.
** While all the above is going on, Gaz is on planet Arkadilon, and by issue's end has not only beaten all its games, but seems to have actually ''taken over the planet''.
* In Issue 17, there's the stories Dib tells Dolores to try and win his freedom. While [[UnreliableNarrator unlikely to have happened (at least the way he presents them)]], they do make Dib look pretty impressive -- first, going on an [[ItMakesSenseInContext epic quest for pizza]], along the way sliding along cables between buildings, helping birth a baby, and winning it a toy. In the second, he's a badass action hero, who beats the toxic stink out of Zim in order to save the world.
* Issue 18 has Burrito Royale, as the "last [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender beanbender]]", returning to reclaim his restaurant from Zim. He has his followers destroy Zim's robot suit, the Mecha-Rito, with a boobytrap he had lying around, and then sends Zim and GIR flying away on a sea of beans.
** For a villainous example, the Mecha-Rito looks pretty awesome, as does the full spread panel where we first see Zim in his "Burrito King" outfit.
* Issue 19 has another Dib victory, as he successfully exposes Zim Zoo as a fraud. [[spoiler: Downplayed, somewhat, as to his disappointment, this just leads to the Robo-Parents being arrested.]]
* Issue 20 has Zim unleash the Conquer-Blob to take over Earth... and ''it works''. While it's [[OffscreenMomentOfAwesome all offscreen]], the blob destroys human civilization, and prepares the planet for Zim to take control of. Unfortunately for him, he's too engrossed with ''[[ShowWithinAShow Floopsy Bloops Shmoopsy]]'' to notice. [[spoiler: This gives the blob time to think things over, and it has a HeelFaceTurn, singlehandedly restoring human civilization to what it was, before flying off into space to fight evil.]]
* In Issue 21, a FreakyFridayFlip leaves Gaz in Zim's body. Within three days of having access to all his resources, she's set herself up as a VillainWithGoodPublicity whom the world ''invites'' to take over.
* In Issue 22, a virus causes GIR to try and kill Zim. Zim ultimately stops his rampage by using GIR as a shield against one of his own thrown projectiles, which was bouncing off several walls.
* In Issue 23, Zim's exploits inside GIR's mind have a few highlights, such as his arena fight with the other programs. Despite being at an initial disadvantage due to not understanding how the weapon of choice works, once he figures it out he easily wins.
** There's also him destroying the Virooz virus, freeing GIR from its control.
* At the end of Issue 24, Zim manages -- entirely by accident and while trying to BS his way out of being shot by gangsters -- to deduce Virooz's true identity.
* Issue 25 has Zim's showdown with Virooz. Which is made even more impressive by the fact that Virooz had just pulled a GrandTheftMe on Zim, leaving Zim's mind stuck in Virooz's hover chair. To repeat, Zim wins their fight ''as a chair''.
* Issue 31 has Dib fighting the mutant Super Bear in the carnival. He doesn't do much damage, but keeps going until [[spoiler: the grackle shoots him out of a cannon at the bear, knocking it out]].
* In Issue 32, Dib and Zim's sit-up competition gets so intense, with neither willing to back down, that [[spoiler: they transcend out of TheMultiverse]]. [[MakesJustAsMuchSenseInContext Somehow]].
* In Issue 35, as part of the escape from Moo-Ping 10, Zim kicks Zorphic ''across the length of the station'', and upon realizing his aim was off, adjusts it to kick ''himself'' across.
* In Issue 38, Gaz very easily acts as a SpannerInTheWorks for Zim's latest plan -- when GIR starts impersonating Dib, causing the real one to be mistaken for a clone and driven into the woods by an angry mob, Gaz decides to indirectly help him by telling GIR that if he really wants to play the part, he has to try and expose Zim as an alien. This sends GIR on a rampage against Zim, ultimately ruining his plan.
** And to GIR's credit, he ends up doing a better job of convincing people that Zim's an alien than Dib ever has.
* In Issue 42, Dib manages to pull an EngineeredPublicConfession on Zim, getting him to admit that he doesn't care about the Plim and is just using them. [[NegatedMomentOfAwesome Sadly, their short attention spans mean that Zim immediately gets their support back.]]
* In Issue 43, Dib briefly retakes the lead among the Plim by determining all the things they like and incorporating them into his campaign. Then, [[WhatYouAreInTheDark he realizes he's acting no differently from Zim and stops lying to the Plim]]; this costs him his lead, but at least shows he's of good character.
** Later, Dib actually manages to beat Zim by determining how to shut down the anti-technology and does so... [[YankTheDogsChain and then the Irkens invade, the field no longer keeping them away]]. And then in a twisted, ironic way, he gets another moment as thanks to his PaperThinDisguise he ends up going down in history as one of the greatest Irken Invaders ever for finding the planet for them.
* Issue 44, Dib shows that he's truly his father's son (something he hardly ever showcases) by using REAL SCIENCE!!! Making up for his lack of skiing skills by building himself a super suit that allows him to pass the various obstacle courses of Meat Mountain.
** Then at the end, with rather odd BeYourself moment, Dib sheds his super suit and leans into his ButtMonkey status to completely sabotage Zim's device- saving everyone and still having time to enjoy his family vacation (albeit, he'll likely be spending that time waiting in line due to saving the entire crowd).
* In Issue 45, one has to give Zim credit for his [[{{Determinator}} sheer determination]] to protect [[CompanionCube Li'l Meat Man]] and everything he goes through for it, including a high-speed police chase.
** At one point, Zim is accosted by some [[ItMakesSenseInContext chicken-based meat racists]], who attack and damage Li'l Meat Man. [[BerserkButton In response]], [[KickTheSonOfABitch Zim vaporizes them]].
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-->'''Zim''': Do you ''hear'' that, Dib? ''That''...is the sound of [[spoiler:all sentient life in the universe ''laughing.'' Laughing at ''you'']]! Muahahahahahahah! You may have followed me into ''space,'' human, but you won't [[spoiler:find respect here, not now that everyone and every''thing'' has seen this]].
** Despite the above, Dib gets his moments during their confrontation as well. First, there's his epic comeback workout montage, burning off his obesity in a matter of ''days.''
** Following that, there's the dogfight between Tak's ship (which Dib's piloting) and Zim's Voot. Dib [[CurbStompBattle utterly owns Zim]], blowing the Invader out of the stars and forcing him to crash-land the now-wrecked Voot Cruiser on the array.
** Finally, Dib gets a point in the end by [[spoiler: simply denying Zim a ride back to Earth. After the humiliation he inflicted on Dib, the sadistic Irken had that coming - [[PyrrhicVictory he might have embarrassed Dib, but he ended up being trapped of the array for who knows how long]] .]]
* Issue 3 has Zim pull off another plan surprisingly easily, taking over the art world and using it to enact his plan to summon the Star Donkey.
* Issue 4: If nothing else, you have to admire [[TheDeterminator everything Zim goes through]] for the sake of (he thinks) powering up a super weapon the Tallest have given him.
* In Issue 7, Zim needs to recover the Voot from the mutant lady bug monsters that have stolen it, and [[http://sa6044.deviantart.com/art/Zim-And-Gir-On-Giant-Slug-589999111 this is how he does it.]]
* In Issue 8, ''Dib scores a victory and nothing bad happens to him.'' Which may not sound like much, but [[TraumaCongaLine given how things usually are for him and what has already happened to him in the comic...]]
** The climatic fight between Dib (in the Overtrouser) and Zim (in a pair of mecha pants) just looks ridiculously awesome.
*** The fight apparently lasted ''14 hours!''
** Likewise, the ImagineSpot Groyna has of a comic based on her and Dib having adventures as "pants hunters" looks amazing.
* Issue 9 continues Dib's winning streak, as he goes through a huge HumiliationConga while undercover as Zim's intern in order to get close enough to get video proof for the internet, and ''succeeds''. Sure, no one who watches the video believes it, but Dib still pulls this plan off, ''and'' successfully sabotages Zim's latest plan in the process, citing it as payback for [[CallBack the events of Issue 2]].
** Speaking of Zim's newest plan, the [[http://sa6044.deviantart.com/art/Zim-s-Monster-607002107 Core Muncher]] looks amazing.
** Can also count as NightmareFuel and WhatTheHellHero, but Dib uses the situation to get revenge on a particularly nasty and hypocritical blogger by getting Zim to abduct him.
* Issue 10 is a big one for the Voot Cruiser as it's revealed that it is in fact a TransformingMecha [[http://globegander.tumblr.com/post/145686534261/the-voot-cruiser-transforms-into-the-voot-bruiser complete with giant fists and laser cannons.]] It and Zim even manage to squeeze out a genuine joint win against [[spoiler:the Sylvestran Snarl Beast, an incredibly rare and deadly alien monster that no one has been able to capture for 1000 years and has killed all those that have ever tried.]]
** Some points also have to go to Dib seeing that not only did he thwart Zim's plan ''yet again'' (or at least it didn't go the way Zim wanted) but he also managed [[spoiler: to not just avoid being killed by the legendary beast but [[FluffyTamer for it to actually treat him quite positively]]...or at least until they got back to Earth (and even then that was more so towards the other kids).]]
* Issue 11, Zim discover's Dib is allergic to cats (and most furry animals) and proceeds to build a machine that launches such animals at Dib. He spends most of the issue just torturing his nemesis, proving he is superior....
** Or so it seems. Dib then manages to get himself some allergy meds and renders himself immune to Zim's attacks, proclaiming victory. Making this ''the fourth issue in a row'' where Dib comes out ontop. Literally in this case since the last we see of him in this issue is him triumphantly standing on a mountain of animals.
* Issue 12 is one big moment for all the people in the DracoInLeatherPants and RootingForTheEmpire camps of the fandom, as Zim is shown to conquer Earth in the future, creating an {{Egopolis}} of himself and enslaving everyone, all in preparation for turning the whole planet into a ship and flying it to the Tallest as a present (whom, it should be noted, are ''genuinely impressed by his actions''). Oh, and he turned GIR into the BattleButler GIRT.
** Present Zim and Dib [[EnemyMine teaming up]] to escape and defeat Emperor Zim. Which includes the two Zims fighting and present Zim giving Emperor Zim a DisneyVillainDeath.
* Issue 13 climaxes with [[spoiler: Dib being mutated into a giant monster, and going on a RoaringRampageOfRevenge (starting with a splash page) against the aliens who kidnapped him, and Zim, who just sat back and let him be tortured]].
* Crosses over with heartwarming, the end of Issue 14 sees Gaz [[spoiler: threatening Agent Batflaps into giving Dib's latest video a positive review]] in order to keep Dib happy [[ItMakesSenseInContext so he won't explode.]]
* Issue 16 has Dib implanting himself with a "fear siphon" that keeps him from feeling fear, thus driving Zim crazy as he goes all out trying to scare him. Speaking of which, one also has to admire the sheer lengths Zim goes to just to win one over on Dib.
** While all the above is going on, Gaz is on planet Arkadilon, and by issue's end has not only beaten all its games, but seems to have actually ''taken over the planet''.
* In Issue 17, there's the stories Dib tells Dolores to try and win his freedom. While [[UnreliableNarrator unlikely to have happened (at least the way he presents them)]], they do make Dib look pretty impressive -- first, going on an [[ItMakesSenseInContext epic quest for pizza]], along the way sliding along cables between buildings, helping birth a baby, and winning it a toy. In the second, he's a badass action hero, who beats the toxic stink out of Zim in order to save the world.
* Issue 18 has Burrito Royale, as the "last [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender beanbender]]", returning to reclaim his restaurant from Zim. He has his followers destroy Zim's robot suit, the Mecha-Rito, with a boobytrap he had lying around, and then sends Zim and GIR flying away on a sea of beans.
** For a villainous example, the Mecha-Rito looks pretty awesome, as does the full spread panel where we first see Zim in his "Burrito King" outfit.
* Issue 19 has another Dib victory, as he successfully exposes Zim Zoo as a fraud. [[spoiler: Downplayed, somewhat, as to his disappointment, this just leads to the Robo-Parents being arrested.]]
* Issue 20 has Zim unleash the Conquer-Blob to take over Earth... and ''it works''. While it's [[OffscreenMomentOfAwesome all offscreen]], the blob destroys human civilization, and prepares the planet for Zim to take control of. Unfortunately for him, he's too engrossed with ''[[ShowWithinAShow Floopsy Bloops Shmoopsy]]'' to notice. [[spoiler: This gives the blob time to think things over, and it has a HeelFaceTurn, singlehandedly restoring human civilization to what it was, before flying off into space to fight evil.]]
* In Issue 21, a FreakyFridayFlip leaves Gaz in Zim's body. Within three days of having access to all his resources, she's set herself up as a VillainWithGoodPublicity whom the world ''invites'' to take over.
* In Issue 22, a virus causes GIR to try and kill Zim. Zim ultimately stops his rampage by using GIR as a shield against one of his own thrown projectiles, which was bouncing off several walls.
* In Issue 23, Zim's exploits inside GIR's mind have a few highlights, such as his arena fight with the other programs. Despite being at an initial disadvantage due to not understanding how the weapon of choice works, once he figures it out he easily wins.
** There's also him destroying the Virooz virus, freeing GIR from its control.
* At the end of Issue 24, Zim manages -- entirely by accident and while trying to BS his way out of being shot by gangsters -- to deduce Virooz's true identity.
* Issue 25 has Zim's showdown with Virooz. Which is made even more impressive by the fact that Virooz had just pulled a GrandTheftMe on Zim, leaving Zim's mind stuck in Virooz's hover chair. To repeat, Zim wins their fight ''as a chair''.
* Issue 31 has Dib fighting the mutant Super Bear in the carnival. He doesn't do much damage, but keeps going until [[spoiler: the grackle shoots him out of a cannon at the bear, knocking it out]].
* In Issue 32, Dib and Zim's sit-up competition gets so intense, with neither willing to back down, that [[spoiler: they transcend out of TheMultiverse]]. [[MakesJustAsMuchSenseInContext Somehow]].
* In Issue 35, as part of the escape from Moo-Ping 10, Zim kicks Zorphic ''across the length of the station'', and upon realizing his aim was off, adjusts it to kick ''himself'' across.
* In Issue 38, Gaz very easily acts as a SpannerInTheWorks for Zim's latest plan -- when GIR starts impersonating Dib, causing the real one to be mistaken for a clone and driven into the woods by an angry mob, Gaz decides to indirectly help him by telling GIR that if he really wants to play the part, he has to try and expose Zim as an alien. This sends GIR on a rampage against Zim, ultimately ruining his plan.
** And to GIR's credit, he ends up doing a better job of convincing people that Zim's an alien than Dib ever has.
* In Issue 42, Dib manages to pull an EngineeredPublicConfession on Zim, getting him to admit that he doesn't care about the Plim and is just using them. [[NegatedMomentOfAwesome Sadly, their short attention spans mean that Zim immediately gets their support back.]]
* In Issue 43, Dib briefly retakes the lead among the Plim by determining all the things they like and incorporating them into his campaign. Then, [[WhatYouAreInTheDark he realizes he's acting no differently from Zim and stops lying to the Plim]]; this costs him his lead, but at least shows he's of good character.
** Later, Dib actually manages to beat Zim by determining how to shut down the anti-technology and does so... [[YankTheDogsChain and then the Irkens invade, the field no longer keeping them away]]. And then in a twisted, ironic way, he gets another moment as thanks to his PaperThinDisguise he ends up going down in history as one of the greatest Irken Invaders ever for finding the planet for them.
* Issue 44, Dib shows that he's truly his father's son (something he hardly ever showcases) by using REAL SCIENCE!!! Making up for his lack of skiing skills by building himself a super suit that allows him to pass the various obstacle courses of Meat Mountain.
** Then at the end, with rather odd BeYourself moment, Dib sheds his super suit and leans into his ButtMonkey status to completely sabotage Zim's device- saving everyone and still having time to enjoy his family vacation (albeit, he'll likely be spending that time waiting in line due to saving the entire crowd).
* In Issue 45, one has to give Zim credit for his [[{{Determinator}} sheer determination]] to protect [[CompanionCube Li'l Meat Man]] and everything he goes through for it, including a high-speed police chase.
** At one point, Zim is accosted by some [[ItMakesSenseInContext chicken-based meat racists]], who attack and damage Li'l Meat Man. [[BerserkButton In response]], [[KickTheSonOfABitch Zim vaporizes them]].
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