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In a move that is sure to incite much fanboy rage, the epic multi-way fight between Power Girl, Creeper, Rocket and the "mutants" are condensed into a single action scene, where Power Girl effortlessly demolishes Shocker. Defenders of the episode cite the overly drawn out action sequences as a matter of practicality, while Hopefuls believe that it'll be included in Power Girl's character OVAs that's coming out sometimes next year.
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In a move that is sure to incite much fanboy rage, the epic multi-way fight between Power Girl, Creeper, Rocket and the "mutants" are condensed into a single action scene, where Power Girl effortlessly demolishes Shocker. Defenders of the episode cite the overly drawn out action sequences as a matter of practicality, while Hopefuls believe that it'll be included in Power Girl's character OVAs [=OVAs=] that's coming out sometimes next year.
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Rocket Raccoon infiltrates a Joker base, but is found due to an inopportune call. The raccoon fights his way out, but finds out it was all a set-up by Harley Quinn. Meanwhile, Langstrom's mook finds the X-men and asks the same thing, masquerading as a charity relief fund, the "Duane March." Jean is ambivalent, but Hank enters the conversation when Langstrom is mentioned, clearly concerned about the doctor's well being.
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Rocket Raccoon infiltrates a Joker base, but is found due to an inopportune call. The raccoon fights his way out, but finds out it was all a set-up by Harley Quinn. Meanwhile, Langstrom's mook finds the X-men and asks the same thing, masquerading as a charity relief fund, the "Duane March." Jean is ambivalent, but Hank enters the conversation when Langstrom is mentioned, clearly concerned about the doctor's well being.being.
The Beast, in a sudden case of derps, decide to trust not only this random kid who appeared out off the street, but he fully acknowledges to one of the most powerful psychics in the setting (Jean) that it's probably a trap. This is also ignoring the fact that he himself brought up the possibility of having the cure becoming weaponized, but he convinces Jean that everything'll be ok, and they'll support the cure while keeping it secretive.
Jean, being much more genre savvy, showcases her badassery, and scares the mook into telling the heroes everything he knew about the Joker's plans. They learn the Joker's hiding out in an abandoned amusement park/sewer system, and much of what happened to Langstrom. The mook is fully convinced he's going to die, but Xavier wipes his memories and allows him to leave.
The Beast, in a sudden case of derps, decide to trust not only this random kid who appeared out off the street, but he fully acknowledges to one of the most powerful psychics in the setting (Jean) that it's probably a trap. This is also ignoring the fact that he himself brought up the possibility of having the cure becoming weaponized, but he convinces Jean that everything'll be ok, and they'll support the cure while keeping it secretive.
Jean, being much more genre savvy, showcases her badassery, and scares the mook into telling the heroes everything he knew about the Joker's plans. They learn the Joker's hiding out in an abandoned amusement park/sewer system, and much of what happened to Langstrom. The mook is fully convinced he's going to die, but Xavier wipes his memories and allows him to leave.
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Fanservice begins with of course, nearly-naked Power Girl panicking and running back into the bathroom. One obligatory "I'm Batman" later, and Batman delivers some sombre news. Noting the higher incidents of mutants in New York, he explains to Karen about Joker's plans. Power Girl's power levels are firmly established as hordes of fans take to the internet given details revealed in her discussion with Batman.
Meanwhile, Tony rages as he frantically tries to fix his suit still. Montage is mirrored by Man-Bat doing the same thing for the cure, and further expands on Man-Bat's mook, Jack who is shown to be an average joe from a poor background. The presence of such characters shed doubts on the Joker's villainy to the Fan Dumb, and Jack returns to Rogue asking for a sample to help Langstrome in his experiments. Here, Rogue gets her own personal flash-back outro, showing how her powers worked, how she had hurt others, and why she wants the cure. Her woobie status is firmly cemented by the end of the scene.
Meanwhile, Tony rages as he frantically tries to fix his suit still. Montage is mirrored by Man-Bat doing the same thing for the cure, and further expands on Man-Bat's mook, Jack who is shown to be an average joe from a poor background. The presence of such characters shed doubts on the Joker's villainy to the Fan Dumb, and Jack returns to Rogue asking for a sample to help Langstrome in his experiments. Here, Rogue gets her own personal flash-back outro, showing how her powers worked, how she had hurt others, and why she wants the cure. Her woobie status is firmly cemented by the end of the scene.
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Meanwhile, Tony rages as he frantically tries to fix his suit still. Montage is mirrored by Man-Bat doing the same thing for the cure, and further expands on Man-Bat's mook, Jack who is shown to be an average joe from a poor background. The presence of such characters shed doubts on the Joker's villainy to the Fan Dumb, and Jack returns to Rogue asking for a sample to help
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revisited, and Iron Man takes off into the skies, searching for Pepper.[[/folder]]
[[folder: Cure or Curse? ]]
Megan, the new student at the Xavier Institute, is introduced to Bobby Drake, Jean Grey, and is revealed to be a mutant with pretty pixie wings. A few more slice-of-life moments pass, and the mutant teens (Rogue, specifically), get a call from Langstrom, updating them on the status of the cure.
Tony suits up, argues with JARVIS, and his entire mindset can be summed up with two words: SAVE PEPPER. What would be a long and fruitless search is cut short by Langstrom's mook, who does something stupid and shoots Ironman in-flight. Some gadgety-wizardy-based-threatening from him later, Iron man is on his way to the slums, which Bane has fortified into a fortress. Bane, noting the situation, lets Pepper leave with a backpack, the contents of which are not revealed. Pepper is lead to an arena-like location, coming face to face with Bane. As Tony swoops to the rescue, JARVIS gets in touch with Storm and friends, likely looking for some backup for the still-injured Tony Stark.
Rocket Raccoon infiltrates a Joker base, but is found due to an inopportune call. The raccoon fights his way out, but finds out it was all a set-up by Harley Quinn. Meanwhile, Langstrom's mook finds the X-men and asks the same thing, masquerading as a charity relief fund, the "Duane March." Jean is ambivalent, but Hank enters the conversation when Langstrom is mentioned, clearly concerned about the doctor's well being.
At the end of the episode, Joker meets with the mysterious woman, who is revealed to be Mystique. He tells her that a cure for the mutant gene is coming, and requests a few blood samples. [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13423892730A02054100&page=93#2323 Mystique, however, doesn't bite. At all.]]
Joker stumbles into a little boy after getting kicked out of the cafe. He muses on the "plight" of mutants even as the same topic is brought up by the others. The important question being asked by everyone is not only whether or not the cure will be made, but whether such a cure is good for the community as a whole. Of course, in a nod to Code Geass, Burger King sales triple for the month after Langstrom, having agonized about his condition for a good portion of the episode, sneaks out to buy some fast food.
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Megan, the new student at the Xavier Institute, is introduced to Bobby Drake, Jean Grey, and is revealed to be a mutant with pretty pixie wings. A few more slice-of-life moments pass, and the mutant teens (Rogue, specifically), get a call from Langstrom, updating them on the status of the cure.
Tony suits up, argues with JARVIS, and his entire mindset can be summed up with two words: SAVE PEPPER. What would be a long and fruitless search is cut short by Langstrom's mook, who does something stupid and shoots Ironman in-flight. Some gadgety-wizardy-based-threatening from him later, Iron man is on his way to the slums, which Bane has fortified into a fortress. Bane, noting the situation, lets Pepper leave with a backpack, the contents of which are not revealed. Pepper is lead to an arena-like location, coming face to face with Bane. As Tony swoops to the rescue, JARVIS gets in touch with Storm and friends, likely looking for some backup for the still-injured Tony Stark.
Rocket Raccoon infiltrates a Joker base, but is found due to an inopportune call. The raccoon fights his way out, but finds out it was all a set-up by Harley Quinn. Meanwhile, Langstrom's mook finds the X-men and asks the same thing, masquerading as a charity relief fund, the "Duane March." Jean is ambivalent, but Hank enters the conversation when Langstrom is mentioned, clearly concerned about the doctor's well being.
At the end of the episode, Joker meets with the mysterious woman, who is revealed to be Mystique. He tells her that a cure for the mutant gene is coming, and requests a few blood samples. [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13423892730A02054100&page=93#2323 Mystique, however, doesn't bite. At all.]]
Joker stumbles into a little boy after getting kicked out of the cafe. He muses on the "plight" of mutants even as the same topic is brought up by the others. The important question being asked by everyone is not only whether or not the cure will be made, but whether such a cure is good for the community as a whole. Of course, in a nod to Code Geass, Burger King sales triple for the month after Langstrom, having agonized about his condition for a good portion of the episode, sneaks out to buy some fast food.
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Fanservice begins with of course, nearly-naked Power Girl panicking and running back into the bathroom. One obligatory "I'm Batman" later, and Batman delivers some sombre news. Noting the higher incidents of mutants in New York, he explains to Karen about Joker's plans. Power Girl's power levels are firmly established as hordes of fans take to the internet given details revealed in her discussion with Batman.
Meanwhile, Tony rages as he frantically tries to fix his suit still. Montage is mirrored by Man-Bat doing the same thing for the cure, and further expands on Man-Bat's mook, Jack who is shown to be an average joe from a poor background. The presence of such characters shed doubts on the Joker's villainy to the Fan Dumb, and Jack returns to Rogue asking for a sample to help Langstrome in his experiments. Here, Rogue gets her own personal flash-back outro, showing how her powers worked, how she had hurt others, and why she wants the cure. Her woobie status is firmly cemented by the end of the scene.
The Rocket Raccoon leaves Rogue a warning regarding the Joker, and the Owl is seen in the background talking to a suspicious female character. The Question, Sandman and co. gathers in a bar, reflecting upon issues in which Karen and Batman discussed above. The Joker's plan is fleshed out more and presented to the audience as a genuine threat - hinting at things to come. Jaime is brought up as a possibly ally, and it is here that the name, "Justice Avengers" - is brought up for the first time as the heroes realize the Joker's insane plan may be too big for any one hero to tackle independently.
The scene ends in a somewhat lighter note as characters from the X-Mansion are revisited.[[/folder]]
[[folder: Justice Avengers]]
Fanservice begins with of course, nearly-naked Power Girl panicking and running back into the bathroom. One obligatory "I'm Batman" later, and Batman delivers some sombre news. Noting the higher incidents of mutants in New York, he explains to Karen about Joker's plans. Power Girl's power levels are firmly established as hordes of fans take to the internet given details revealed in her discussion with Batman.
Meanwhile, Tony rages as he frantically tries to fix his suit still. Montage is mirrored by Man-Bat doing the same thing for the cure, and further expands on Man-Bat's mook, Jack who is shown to be an average joe from a poor background. The presence of such characters shed doubts on the Joker's villainy to the Fan Dumb, and Jack returns to Rogue asking for a sample to help Langstrome in his experiments. Here, Rogue gets her own personal flash-back outro, showing how her powers worked, how she had hurt others, and why she wants the cure. Her woobie status is firmly cemented by the end of the scene.
The Rocket Raccoon leaves Rogue a warning regarding the Joker, and the Owl is seen in the background talking to a suspicious female character. The Question, Sandman and co. gathers in a bar, reflecting upon issues in which Karen and Batman discussed above. The Joker's plan is fleshed out more and presented to the audience as a genuine threat - hinting at things to come. Jaime is brought up as a possibly ally, and it is here that the name, "Justice Avengers" - is brought up for the first time as the heroes realize the Joker's insane plan may be too big for any one hero to tackle independently.
The scene ends in a somewhat lighter note as characters from the X-Mansion are revisited.[[/folder]]
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... Through the perspective of the mook (also named Jack), we learn that Rogue has a reputation for being something one should never mess with. The Mook is scared, but finds Jaime's residence and leaves him a note. Meanwhile, Rocket, the Sandman, and Jack gathers. They determine that he is serious about starting the human-mutant war, and narrows his position down to a restaurant. Jaime, still on his date, texts back and forth with the Question about potential allies.
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... Through the perspective of the mook (also named Jack), we learn that Rogue has a reputation for being something one should never mess with. The Mook is scared, but finds Jaime's residence and leaves him a note. Meanwhile, Rocket, the Sandman, and Jack gathers. They determine that Joker is Jack Napier, and he is serious about starting the human-mutant war, and war. After some deductive reasoning, the team narrows his Joker's position down to a restaurant. Jaime, still on his date, texts back and forth with the Question about potential allies.
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... Through the perspective of the mook (also named Jack), we learn that Rogue has a reputation for being something one should never mess with. The Mook is scared, but finds Jaime's residence and leaves him a note. Meanwhile, Rocket, the Sandman, and Jack gathers. They determine that he is serious about starting the human=mutant war, and narrows his position down to a restaurant. Jaime, still on his date, texts back and forth with the Question about potential allies.
The episode ends with obligatory fanservice as Power Girl returns home, exhausted. She strips off, takes a shower, and .. emerges from the shower to find a certain caped crusader standing in the corner of her apartment.
The episode ends with obligatory fanservice as Power Girl returns home, exhausted. She strips off, takes a shower, and .. emerges from the shower to find a certain caped crusader standing in the corner of her apartment.
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... Through the perspective of the mook (also named Jack), we learn that Rogue has a reputation for being something one should never mess with. The Mook is scared, but finds Jaime's residence and leaves him a note. Meanwhile, Rocket, the Sandman, and Jack gathers. They determine that he is serious about starting the human=mutant human-mutant war, and narrows his position down to a restaurant. Jaime, still on his date, texts back and forth with the Question about potential allies.
The episode ends with obligatory fanservice as Power Girl returns home, exhausted. She strips off, takes a shower, and .. emerges from the shower to find a certain caped crusader standing in the corner of her apartment.[[/folder]]
The episode ends with obligatory fanservice as Power Girl returns home, exhausted. She strips off, takes a shower, and .. emerges from the shower to find a certain caped crusader standing in the corner of her apartment.[[/folder]]
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The episode opens with Sandman and Jack recording Shocker's testimony on a rooftop. Unfortunately, Shocker drops dead from a surprise dart fired by a muscular man in a black mask. Jack transformed into the Creeper in front of Wes, and set off to pursue the assassin. Wes enters into her trance-state to discover who Jack Napier is, but only finds the Joker. The episode opens with a lot of foreshadowing as Joker's laughter echoes into the darkness, and Bane and his men meets the Joker in a terse standoff. Details are exchanged, and Joker reveals the newest weapon - an armor that makes its users unable to feel any kind of pain. Joker wishes for Bane to produce more of the armor, which is dependent on a specialized chemical using Stark Tech. Offering Bane a mutual protection deal (likely to prevent Bane from backstabbing him) and pointing out the practicality of the matter, Joker is delighted when Bane accepts the proposition.
The Creeper returns, kisses Wes, and has more character development. This is echoed in Langstrom's interactions with Harley, who is actively flirting with the Man-Bat. Meanwhile, Jaime produces a device that'll detect Man-Bat's presence (it scans mutants), but for some reason they continue their their date rather than heading off to find Langstrom. The sudden shift to lighter and softer throws most viewers off, but Rogue's idyllic vision about humans and mutants living together side by side is adorable -
The Joker returns to the hideout with proof of Milo's death. Punctuated by sudden Man-Bat RAGE and Man-Bat ANGST because his revenge has been robbed from him. Amidst lots of rage and smashing, Harley returns with a mook in tow, and Langstrom decides it is a good idea to tell the Blue Beetle's secret identity to tell the mook because he believes Jaime should know about the cure that he's making, because the metahuman gene has been isolated in less than a week by a doctor who doesn't even have human hands to pipette reagents with, putting the rest of the world to shame.
... Through the perspective of the mook (also named Jack), we learn that Rogue has a reputation for being something one should never mess with. The Mook is scared, but finds Jaime's residence and leaves him a note. Meanwhile, Rocket, the Sandman, and Jack gathers. They determine that he is serious about starting the human=mutant war, and narrows his position down to a restaurant. Jaime, still on his date, texts back and forth with the Question about potential allies.
The episode ends with obligatory fanservice as Power Girl returns home, exhausted. She strips off, takes a shower, and .. emerges from the shower to find a certain caped crusader standing in the corner of her apartment.
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As the episode's introduced, the four "mutants" are in their metal ball, fleeing from the crime scene. They get in touch with Joker, telling him that Ryder wasn't present when something sends the sphere flying skyward. The viewer is first treated to gratuitous cleavage, then the rest of Powergirl herself as the "mutants" land ungracefully in a heap. She yanks a lamppost out casually, demonstrating her super strength, just as Rocket Raccoon and Creeper arrives on the scene. She whacks Quake as Rocket and Creeper take care of the other mutants, but gets hit by Shocker's lightning attack, which was conducted through her makeshift club.
Rocket freezes Icegirl with his space-tech, Powergirl gets up, takes the lamppost and throws it at Shocker. In a vague nod to action films, she knocks him off-balance with a carefully placed dive kick in front of him. As he counterattacks in rage, Creeper dives into Firebolt, and dodges a ton of angry fire beams. Some epic fighting follows, and then break to commercial.
Somewhere, a strawman feminist is ranting on her blog about how Powergirl is yet another fantasy invented to keep women enslaved and yoked beneath their heels and how this show is terrible and blah, but probably goes out and secretly buys all the JA: Powergirl merchandise afterwards anyways.
Rocket freezes Icegirl with his space-tech, Powergirl gets up, takes the lamppost and throws it at Shocker. In a vague nod to action films, she knocks him off-balance with a carefully placed dive kick in front of him. As he counterattacks in rage, Creeper dives into Firebolt, and dodges a ton of angry fire beams. Some epic fighting follows, and then break to commercial.
Somewhere, a strawman feminist is ranting on her blog about how Powergirl is yet another fantasy invented to keep women enslaved and yoked beneath their heels and how this show is terrible and blah, but probably goes out and secretly buys all the JA: Powergirl merchandise afterwards anyways.
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As the episode's introduced, the four "mutants" are in their metal ball, fleeing from the crime scene. They get in touch with Joker, telling him that Ryder wasn't present when something sends the sphere flying skyward. The viewer is first treated to gratuitous cleavage, then the rest of Powergirl Power Girl herself as the "mutants" land ungracefully in a heap. She yanks a lamppost out casually, demonstrating her super strength, just as Rocket Raccoon and Creeper arrives on the scene. She whacks Quake as Rocket and Creeper take care of the other mutants, but gets hit by Shocker's lightning attack, which was conducted through her makeshift club.
Rocket freezes Icegirl with his space-tech,Powergirl Power Girl gets up, takes the lamppost and throws it at Shocker. In a vague nod to action films, she knocks him off-balance with a carefully placed dive kick in front of him. As he counterattacks in rage, Creeper dives into Firebolt, and dodges a ton of angry fire beams. Some epic fighting follows, and then break to commercial.
Somewhere, a strawman feminist is ranting on her blog about howPowergirl Power Girl is yet another fantasy invented to keep women enslaved and yoked beneath their heels and how this show is terrible and blah, but probably goes out and secretly buys all the JA: Powergirl Power Girl merchandise afterwards anyways.
Rocket freezes Icegirl with his space-tech,
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In a move that is sure to incite much fanboy rage, the epic multi-way fight between Powergirl, Creeper, Rocket and the "mutants" are condensed into a single action scene, where Powergirl effortlessly demolishes Shocker. Defenders of the episode cite the overly drawn out action sequences as a matter of practicality, while Hopefuls believe that it'll be included in Powergirl's character OVAs that's coming out sometimes next year.
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In a move that is sure to incite much fanboy rage, the epic multi-way fight between Powergirl, Power Girl, Creeper, Rocket and the "mutants" are condensed into a single action scene, where Powergirl Power Girl effortlessly demolishes Shocker. Defenders of the episode cite the overly drawn out action sequences as a matter of practicality, while Hopefuls believe that it'll be included in Powergirl's Power Girl's character OVAs that's coming out sometimes next year.
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... Even the question is just drinking coffee as he studies the list in front of him intently, taking in each sip with dramatic precision. The same soft theme that appeared a few episodes back starts playing as Powergirl meets Rocket Raccoon and the two are met for the first time. The viewer sees the whole thing through Rocket's perspectives, who chooses to focus on her tremendous ... size, which is befitting a Kree. They bind the "mutants" as Rocket peers at them warily, and there's probably going to be a lot of dialogue next episode that'll catch up confused readers and tie up this part of the arc.
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... Even the question is just drinking coffee as he studies the list in front of him intently, taking in each sip with dramatic precision. The same soft theme that appeared a few episodes back starts playing as Powergirl Power Girl meets Rocket Raccoon and the two are met for the first time. The viewer sees the whole thing through Rocket's perspectives, who chooses to focus on her tremendous ... size, which is befitting a Kree. They bind the "mutants" as Rocket peers at them warily, and there's probably going to be a lot of dialogue next episode that'll catch up confused readers and tie up this part of the arc.
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The thug tries to strangle Jaime, and fails, in turn threatening his death on behalf of the Friends of Humanity. Jaime can only shake his head as he takes her off to the nearest police station.[[/folder]]
[[folder: Stat, save me! I need a clever title!]]
Episode opens with a bunch of travel montages. Pepper wakes. Realizes she's been kidnapped, and that she was still bound and gagged in a van. Tony returns to Stark Tower in a doggedly painful (and dramatic) manner. Bane treks through the slums searching for Joker.
On the Joker's end, he prepares to receive Bane (while insulting the man's ability to speak English). Harley brings Langstrom an albino hobo, mistaking his request for literal rats for something figurative. Langstrom explains his ideals for helping others, expressing to Harley that his only desire is to make the world is a better place. As they exchange banter, the camera bans out to none other than ... Batman, who narrates the events of the upcoming arc.
A war is coming. A war between humans and mutants. Batman explains that the mutants possess an extraordinarily large array of powers with no apparent upper limit. Joker would channel humanity's fear and outrage into a war that would annihilate the globe. Batman intends to stop him, but he would need allies. Like a black spectre, Batman disappears into the rooftops of New York - it's time for him to investigate, and he begins by, well, Bat-stalking Power Girl.
Meanwhile, Rocket Raccoon is intimidating the "mutants", taking great liberties in exaggerating her powers in order to glean information from cegirl. However, Icegirl doesn't crack, and feeds Rocket a story about mutants out to hunt Ryder simply because of the poor conditions in which the mutants live in. Not to be outdone, Rocket gives her a stark overview of what is likely to happen, poking several holes in her story in a speech that would put Sherlocke Holmes to shame. (Page 75)
Icegirl cracks, sells out Shocker, who is under the employment of one Jack Napier. Meanwhile, it is revealed that the Sandman has been engaged in an extended fighting scene against Shocker, who hopes to garner audience sympathy by making it appears as if he was under attack by a mugger. Unfortunately, Jack was the only one to respond to his cries, and two of them subdue Shocker without effort. Shocker independently verifies that Jack Napier is behind all of it, who is ...
... Arranging a meeting with Joker right now, at a mysterious cafe. And the episode ends with Jaime and Rogue finally going on that date of theirs. While viewers are aware that this is mostly transition, the sight of Power Girl flying off into the horizon was nonetheless cinematic enough to mollify much of the rage that existed.
Of course, somewhere, someone is raging on the internets because Batman showed up but didn't Bat-kick anything.
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Episode opens with a bunch of travel montages. Pepper wakes. Realizes she's been kidnapped, and that she was still bound and gagged in a van. Tony returns to Stark Tower in a doggedly painful (and dramatic) manner. Bane treks through the slums searching for Joker.
On the Joker's end, he prepares to receive Bane (while insulting the man's ability to speak English). Harley brings Langstrom an albino hobo, mistaking his request for literal rats for something figurative. Langstrom explains his ideals for helping others, expressing to Harley that his only desire is to make the world is a better place. As they exchange banter, the camera bans out to none other than ... Batman, who narrates the events of the upcoming arc.
A war is coming. A war between humans and mutants. Batman explains that the mutants possess an extraordinarily large array of powers with no apparent upper limit. Joker would channel humanity's fear and outrage into a war that would annihilate the globe. Batman intends to stop him, but he would need allies. Like a black spectre, Batman disappears into the rooftops of New York - it's time for him to investigate, and he begins by, well, Bat-stalking Power Girl.
Meanwhile, Rocket Raccoon is intimidating the "mutants", taking great liberties in exaggerating her powers in order to glean information from cegirl. However, Icegirl doesn't crack, and feeds Rocket a story about mutants out to hunt Ryder simply because of the poor conditions in which the mutants live in. Not to be outdone, Rocket gives her a stark overview of what is likely to happen, poking several holes in her story in a speech that would put Sherlocke Holmes to shame. (Page 75)
Icegirl cracks, sells out Shocker, who is under the employment of one Jack Napier. Meanwhile, it is revealed that the Sandman has been engaged in an extended fighting scene against Shocker, who hopes to garner audience sympathy by making it appears as if he was under attack by a mugger. Unfortunately, Jack was the only one to respond to his cries, and two of them subdue Shocker without effort. Shocker independently verifies that Jack Napier is behind all of it, who is ...
... Arranging a meeting with Joker right now, at a mysterious cafe. And the episode ends with Jaime and Rogue finally going on that date of theirs. While viewers are aware that this is mostly transition, the sight of Power Girl flying off into the horizon was nonetheless cinematic enough to mollify much of the rage that existed.
Of course, somewhere, someone is raging on the internets because Batman showed up but didn't Bat-kick anything.
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[[folder: Something something fire Smoke and ghosts?]]Brimstone]]
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Jaime naively asks why. Jessy answers that she retaliates because Langstrom fired her. A long rant about Langstrom and Milo's backstory later, Jaime somehow miraculously convinces her to not do the stupid thing (which is obviously trying to kill him) and instead turning herself in for witness protection. Cue much unjustified fan rage about Jaime being a Gary Stu.
The thug tries to strangle Jaime, and fails, but she threatens his death on behalf of the Friends of Humanity. Jaime can only shake his head as he takes her off to the nearest police station.[[/folder]]
The thug tries to strangle Jaime, and fails, but she threatens his death on behalf of the Friends of Humanity. Jaime can only shake his head as he takes her off to the nearest police station.[[/folder]]
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Jaime naively asks why. Jessy answers that she retaliates because Langstrom fired her. A long rant about Langstrom and Milo's backstory later, Jaime somehow miraculously convinces her to not do the stupid thing (which is obviously trying to kill him) and instead turning herself in for witness protection. Cue much unjustified fan rage about Jaime being a Gary Stu.Stu, and dejected fans slinking back to their hidden status.
The thug tries to strangle Jaime, and fails,but she threatens in turn threatening his death on behalf of the Friends of Humanity. Jaime can only shake his head as he takes her off to the nearest police station.[[/folder]]
The thug tries to strangle Jaime, and fails,
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... Even the question is just drinking coffee as he studies the list in front of him intently, taking in each sip with dramatic precision. The same soft theme that appeared a few episodes back starts playing as Powergirl meets Rocket Raccoon and the two are met for the first time. The viewer sees the whole thing through Rocket's perspectives, who chooses to focus on her tremendous ... size, which is befitting a Kree. They bind the "mutants" as Rocket peers at them warily, and there's probably going to be a lot of dialogue next episode that'll catch up confused readers and tie up this part of the arc. [[/folder]]
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... Even the question is just drinking coffee as he studies the list in front of him intently, taking in each sip with dramatic precision. The same soft theme that appeared a few episodes back starts playing as Powergirl meets Rocket Raccoon and the two are met for the first time. The viewer sees the whole thing through Rocket's perspectives, who chooses to focus on her tremendous ... size, which is befitting a Kree. They bind the "mutants" as Rocket peers at them warily, and there's probably going to be a lot of dialogue next episode that'll catch up confused readers and tie up this part of the arc. arc.
The lighter and softer tone is shattered as the policewoman, Jessy, pulls a gun on the Blue Beetle and threatens to shoot him. She reveals her status as Milo's right hand (wo)man, explaining that it was Milo who tried to kill Langstrom with some blood from a dead mutant. She's also part of an extremist group, the Friends of Humanity.
Jaime naively asks why. Jessy answers that she retaliates because Langstrom fired her. A long rant about Langstrom and Milo's backstory later, Jaime somehow miraculously convinces her to not do the stupid thing (which is obviously trying to kill him) and instead turning herself in for witness protection. Cue much unjustified fan rage about Jaime being a Gary Stu.
The thug tries to strangle Jaime, and fails, but she threatens his death on behalf of the Friends of Humanity. Jaime can only shake his head as he takes her off to the nearest police station.[[/folder]]
The lighter and softer tone is shattered as the policewoman, Jessy, pulls a gun on the Blue Beetle and threatens to shoot him. She reveals her status as Milo's right hand (wo)man, explaining that it was Milo who tried to kill Langstrom with some blood from a dead mutant. She's also part of an extremist group, the Friends of Humanity.
Jaime naively asks why. Jessy answers that she retaliates because Langstrom fired her. A long rant about Langstrom and Milo's backstory later, Jaime somehow miraculously convinces her to not do the stupid thing (which is obviously trying to kill him) and instead turning herself in for witness protection. Cue much unjustified fan rage about Jaime being a Gary Stu.
The thug tries to strangle Jaime, and fails, but she threatens his death on behalf of the Friends of Humanity. Jaime can only shake his head as he takes her off to the nearest police station.[[/folder]]
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The episode ends with Sandman walking off into the horizon, becoming a silhouette in the dark night.[[/folder]]
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The episode ends with Sandman walking off into the horizon, becoming a silhouette in the dark night.[[/folder]]
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For once, no voice-overs, explosions, or character exposition. Just Rogue, going to class, watching the news, and doing some shopping. As she transfers contacts over to her new android phone, she seems happy - her silence tells the viewers that there's probably going to be a date and there may or not be fanservice~
Opening sequence.
... And of course Jaime's gotten himself in trouble again. Wait, no, it's just a cop-disguised-as-a-hooker, tipping him off about the suspicious activity at the hospital that Man-Bat's staying at. "Hooker cop" becomes the newest popular minority character, and fan theories begin to crop up all over the place as to whether or not she's some signature hero in disguise.
Of course, Jaime's going to investigate. He takes the police woman and flies her to the top of a roof. Camera pans to Langstrom's perspective, where he begins what seems to be an amiable relationship with Harley Quinn. While one lone biologist rages at the total lack of biological sciences in the episode, Langstrom makes progress towards the cure. There are smiles and glances exchanged and everything's adorable.
... Even the question is just drinking coffee as he studies the list in front of him intently, taking in each sip with dramatic precision. The same soft theme that appeared a few episodes back starts playing as Powergirl meets Rocket Raccoon and the two are met for the first time. The viewer sees the whole thing through Rocket's perspectives, who chooses to focus on her tremendous ... size, which is befitting a Kree. They bind the "mutants" as Rocket peers at them warily, and there's probably going to be a lot of dialogue next episode that'll catch up confused readers and tie up this part of the arc. [[/folder]]
[[folder:What really should be a lighter and softer episode.]]
For once, no voice-overs, explosions, or character exposition. Just Rogue, going to class, watching the news, and doing some shopping. As she transfers contacts over to her new android phone, she seems happy - her silence tells the viewers that there's probably going to be a date and there may or not be fanservice~
Opening sequence.
... And of course Jaime's gotten himself in trouble again. Wait, no, it's just a cop-disguised-as-a-hooker, tipping him off about the suspicious activity at the hospital that Man-Bat's staying at. "Hooker cop" becomes the newest popular minority character, and fan theories begin to crop up all over the place as to whether or not she's some signature hero in disguise.
Of course, Jaime's going to investigate. He takes the police woman and flies her to the top of a roof. Camera pans to Langstrom's perspective, where he begins what seems to be an amiable relationship with Harley Quinn. While one lone biologist rages at the total lack of biological sciences in the episode, Langstrom makes progress towards the cure. There are smiles and glances exchanged and everything's adorable.
... Even the question is just drinking coffee as he studies the list in front of him intently, taking in each sip with dramatic precision. The same soft theme that appeared a few episodes back starts playing as Powergirl meets Rocket Raccoon and the two are met for the first time. The viewer sees the whole thing through Rocket's perspectives, who chooses to focus on her tremendous ... size, which is befitting a Kree. They bind the "mutants" as Rocket peers at them warily, and there's probably going to be a lot of dialogue next episode that'll catch up confused readers and tie up this part of the arc. [[/folder]]
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Finally, cautious viewers notice Spiderman robbing a cash register. The blurry screencaps are posted and much speculation is fueled.
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Finally, cautious viewers notice Spiderman robbing a cash register. The blurry screencaps are posted and much speculation is fueled.
fueled, but discussions ultimately go nowhere.
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The episode ends with Sandman walking off into the horizon, becoming a silhouette in the dark night.
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The episode ends with Sandman walking off into the horizon, becoming a silhouette in the dark night.[[/folder]]
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Expecting Langstrom to play right into his hands, the Joker is surprised to see that Man-Bat's response is less than enthusiastic. The medical training of Langstrom kicks in, and he refuses to operate on such a grand scale due to toxic byproducts produced in the process. Simply unwilling to risk public health, he neither accepts nor reject's Joker's offer. Joker's face is a mask as Harley brings in food for Man-Bat. He leaves with his characteristic smile, telling Langstrom to perform his calls in a kind manner. The episode ends with Langstrom staring at the phone in the bedroom as the camera slowly zoom out into the city=scape and beyond, a vaguely saddish theme replacing the typical ending credits.[[/folder]]
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Expecting Langstrom to play right into his hands, the Joker is surprised to see that Man-Bat's response is less than enthusiastic. The medical training of Langstrom kicks in, and he refuses to operate on such a grand scale due to toxic byproducts produced in the process. Simply unwilling to risk public health, he neither accepts nor reject's Joker's offer. Joker's face is a mask as Harley brings in food for Man-Bat. He leaves with his characteristic smile, telling Langstrom to perform his calls in a kind manner. The episode ends with Langstrom staring at the phone in the bedroom as the camera slowly zoom out into the city=scape and beyond, a vaguely saddish theme replacing the typical ending credits.[[/folder]][[/folder]]
[[folder:More character exposition]]
In a move that is sure to incite much fanboy rage, the epic multi-way fight between Powergirl, Creeper, Rocket and the "mutants" are condensed into a single action scene, where Powergirl effortlessly demolishes Shocker. Defenders of the episode cite the overly drawn out action sequences as a matter of practicality, while Hopefuls believe that it'll be included in Powergirl's character OVAs that's coming out sometimes next year.
Finally, cautious viewers notice Spiderman robbing a cash register. The blurry screencaps are posted and much speculation is fueled.
The opening credit song is superimposed over footage of the New Mutants, escaping the sewers with Tony. After the opening, the Sandman enters the warehouse-esque structure (on screen caption: the Sound Stage) and prepares to engage Mysterio.
Meanwhile, outside of the sewers, the group engage in some character development and bonding. Cannonball is quickly becoming a crowd favorite because of his simple reasoning. Tony reveals that he's got a soft spot for Storm, and doesn't take her well if she's in full-on Tsun mode. Many Pepperoni shippers are livid with rage and contemplates joining forces with those above, but realizes that Pepper's been kidnapped as of three episodes ago, and Tony's going to have to go bail her out.
A funny moment with Deadpool coming back to life (and promptly demanding payment), and it's time for a commercial break.
Langstrom calls Jaime, tells him everything's fine, and more or less acts super mysterious about everything. He promises Jaime that he'll find a cure soon, and hangs up. Jaime, being the naturally trustworthy soul, doesn't think to press the matter or investigate, but does take up Langstrom's suggestions about investigating Milo, the doctor that cursed Langstrom in the first place. With a maniac laugh, Man-Bat hangs up.
Sandman enters Mysterio's base, and sees the diamond immediately. Any complaints about the animation budget is quickly hushed as Mysterio launches a spectacular attack of terror-inducing spectres at her. Sandman counterattacks, but finds the spectres to be only illusionary. In the biggest plot-twist to date, she offers Mysterio a chance to work with her: act as her front-man and supply her with magic, and she'll help him to gain the fame in which he deserves. Mysterio thinks carefully for a moment and complies. He agrees to Sandman's deal and plans to return the stolen diamond at the earliest convenience.
The episode ends with Sandman walking off into the horizon, becoming a silhouette in the dark night.
[[folder:More character exposition]]
In a move that is sure to incite much fanboy rage, the epic multi-way fight between Powergirl, Creeper, Rocket and the "mutants" are condensed into a single action scene, where Powergirl effortlessly demolishes Shocker. Defenders of the episode cite the overly drawn out action sequences as a matter of practicality, while Hopefuls believe that it'll be included in Powergirl's character OVAs that's coming out sometimes next year.
Finally, cautious viewers notice Spiderman robbing a cash register. The blurry screencaps are posted and much speculation is fueled.
The opening credit song is superimposed over footage of the New Mutants, escaping the sewers with Tony. After the opening, the Sandman enters the warehouse-esque structure (on screen caption: the Sound Stage) and prepares to engage Mysterio.
Meanwhile, outside of the sewers, the group engage in some character development and bonding. Cannonball is quickly becoming a crowd favorite because of his simple reasoning. Tony reveals that he's got a soft spot for Storm, and doesn't take her well if she's in full-on Tsun mode. Many Pepperoni shippers are livid with rage and contemplates joining forces with those above, but realizes that Pepper's been kidnapped as of three episodes ago, and Tony's going to have to go bail her out.
A funny moment with Deadpool coming back to life (and promptly demanding payment), and it's time for a commercial break.
Langstrom calls Jaime, tells him everything's fine, and more or less acts super mysterious about everything. He promises Jaime that he'll find a cure soon, and hangs up. Jaime, being the naturally trustworthy soul, doesn't think to press the matter or investigate, but does take up Langstrom's suggestions about investigating Milo, the doctor that cursed Langstrom in the first place. With a maniac laugh, Man-Bat hangs up.
Sandman enters Mysterio's base, and sees the diamond immediately. Any complaints about the animation budget is quickly hushed as Mysterio launches a spectacular attack of terror-inducing spectres at her. Sandman counterattacks, but finds the spectres to be only illusionary. In the biggest plot-twist to date, she offers Mysterio a chance to work with her: act as her front-man and supply her with magic, and she'll help him to gain the fame in which he deserves. Mysterio thinks carefully for a moment and complies. He agrees to Sandman's deal and plans to return the stolen diamond at the earliest convenience.
The episode ends with Sandman walking off into the horizon, becoming a silhouette in the dark night.
