July 15, 2024

Starbolts #689: A Nightmare Scenario

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    Zarantha has woken up from her coma and she means business! For those who don’t know she was put into that state by Nightstrike’s leader Ethan Knight back in Starbolts #373 when he realized that there was no reasoning with her. For unknown reasons she always had her eyes set on Crystal and now that she’s a void witch she has an even bigger target on her back! However, our heroine isn’t the same woman she was when they last fought each other. It’s been a little over a year in the comic since Crystal saw her and a lot has changed. Crystal is way more confident. She might end up saving herself from Zarantha. You never know.

    However, Crystal might need some clothes before she goes anywhere. Zarantha kidnapped her at a very ummm….intimate time. That’s the most PG way of putting it. Zarantha doesn’t seem to care about romance or anything like that. She just wants Crystal and we’ll be exploring that as we march toward Starbolts #700. Let’s just hope Tom can keep his hands to himself. The guy’s a creep and even without her powers I’m confident that she can take him out. She’s still a very good fighter.

    Zarantha got herself a younger body as she was well over six hundred years old and being in a coma weakened her. So, she sought out the youthful energy of a nearby young woman. That’s pretty gross. I wonder what happened to the lady whose youthful vigor she stole. Never mind. I don’t want to think about it.  

    As far as Jack goes, it looks like he’s going to have his hands full with Nautilus. Let’s hope our heroes can get to Crystal before Zarantha does any more harm to her. Marcus will definitely be leading the charge. He is going to be BIG mad next comic. VERY mad. Stay tuned!

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July 8, 2024

Starbolts #688: Race to the Top

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    Looks like Jack is in deep trouble this week. Nautilus has been sent to wake up the witch Zarantha and there’s nothing he or anyone else can do about it. Longtime readers of the comic know her quite well. She very famously erased Cece’s mind and made her forget she was a void witch. She was also a thorn in the Starbolts’ side for quite some time. She also has a bizarre fascination with Crystal. We’ll be exploring that later. If you were to compare the two witches in the comic, Zarantha and Medea, I’d go with Medea being better. Why? Because you can reason with Medea and she is on the road to redemption. There’s nothing redeeming about Zarantha and when she wakes up all hell is going to break loose for our heroes. Ler’s hope they can take her down.

    Meanwhile, it looks like Iron Eagle is taking a well deserved nap after fighting Jack. He’s a bit older than him so he’s not exactly in top form. Growing up Jack idolized both his mother and the second Iron Eagle. Too bad the second one turned out to be ten shades of crazy. This likely isn’t the last we’ll be seeing of him. Stay tuned for that and for Zarantha’s return. When she wakes, the Starbolts are in danger and one red-haired Starbolt is going to be in her crosshairs!

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July 1, 2024

Starbolts #687: Big Trouble in Pasadena

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    Looks like Jack found a bit more than he bargained for when he went to investigate Cyclone Consulting. Who would have guessed the second Iron Eagle would have been at the building? Well, with the Director around you can bet his friend Steve can’t be too far behind. It looks like Steve wants to be America’s ONLY red, white and blue themed superhero. That’s not going to sit well with Jack. So, a fight next comic is inevitable. Personally, I’m betting on Jack to come out on top. 

    If that wasn’t bad enough, it looks like Nautilus is back in the picture. Zack was originally busted by Crystal back in Starbolts #500. She had just been made Lady Liberty and Zack has been hired by the Director to revive Zarantha. That is bad. Very bad. Zarantha is a powerful witch and it took powerful wizards to take her down. That’s why she’s being held by the mystic team, Nightstrike. 

 Will Nautilus be successful in freeing the witch from captivity? Time will tell. It’s about time she comes back anyway. As far as Steve here goes, I don’t think there’s anything redeeming him. Something’s going to happen to that Iron Eagle. I won’t reveal what it is. But, I can guarantee that our friend here is going to be permanently on the outs with the hero community. Such a shame! Look forward to the fireworks next week!

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June 24, 2024

Starbolts #686: That Old Red Magic

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    There’s nothing like a big romantic payoff after a long adventure and Crystal and Marcus deserve one for sure. I mean she had to deal with one of the biggest creeps in the world and she definitely expertly handled him very well. Sebastian never had anyone say “no” to him and he finally got a huge wake-up call. Will he change for the better? It’s hard to say. I’m not sure if I’ll ever use that sprite ever again. He might be better off as a one-off character or something. His father might show up. Sebastian himself? I don’t know. But, I can tell you how the interrogation went. 

    Crystal gave him a choice. Her or Firaxil. Once he made his choice, Crystal made herself untouchable and asked him questions. It sucks that she had to turn herself invisible in the first place. She promised herself and the spell that she’d only use that power as a last resort. She actually talked to her invisibility and claw spells back in Starbolts #554. They agreed to only show up when needed. She used her claws spell when she fought Ruby and scarred her face. However, she hadn’t use the invisibility spell since Starbolts #554!

    That’s a big deal. But, it was definitely needed like I said. Sebastian was a creep and definitely had some lusty desires for Crystal. Marcus on the other hand is a good guy. I’d like to think that the spells now know the difference between lust and love. At least I HOPE they do. Either way, they’re both in for a romantic night. They deserve it. 

    It looks like Carter and Firaxil had a romantic evening, too! Good for them! I think they’ll see the respite in order to prepare for what’s coming. That organization is still out there and our heroes need to be ready!

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June 17, 2024

Starbolts #685: The Lady in Red

Trigger Warning: This comic contains a sexist pig.

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    WOW! Do I have thoughts about this week’s comic. It’s clear that Sebastian Edwards is a sexist creep with no redeeming qualities whatsoever. What’s funny is that now he’s in way over his head. Guys like him eventually do get a reckoning in one form or another. In this case, our friend here has met an Inobe brick wall with no qualms about sending him into the heart of a collapsing star. If he wasn’t a good guy, Firaxil would have done just that. I don’t think anyone would have felt sorry for him.

    I was a bit reluctant to write the dialog like I did as I don’t enjoy writing creeps. But, I did have to get the point across and I wanted Sebastian to be the creepy son of a rich land developer. Crystal has had to deal with men like him outside the team and now that she’s a lot older and wiser she is better equipped to handle the creeps who like her just because nature was very kind to her. Her mother is right. If she is to be Lady Liberty she has to face her fears and this unfortunately include guys like Sebastian Edwards.

    At least Firaxil was on hand to help with the mission. I bet if Marcus was there he’d have had the same reaction he had at dinner. Even though he is a bit smaller than the spaceman when he’s in his “Hulk” form, Marcus can find a way to be intimidating. His quick wit more than makes up for the sheer force his friend Firaxil has in abundance.

    Marcus and Crystal still have their big anniversary to celebrate. So, look forward to a romantic payoff next week. The question is did she manage to convince Carter to take Firaxil out, too. I mean it’s his anniversary, too! They were both liberated from Camp Arronfeld at the same time. So, he has just a big reason to celebrate as Crystal. He should enjoy himself every once in a while. We’ll see if he takes that offer. We know Marcus and Crystal will have a good night. Stay tuned for part two of this interrogation!

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June 10, 2024

Starbolts #684: Safer than a Safe

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    I think Marcus had a great day all things considered. Sure he had to contend with space lizards and their made-to-order robot versions of his friends. He still managed to get a gem for Crystal’s ring while he and Carter proved that several dinosaurs managed to survive their own extinction event! All in a day’s work for Marcus and Carter, right? After that discovery, I think Carter’s on her way to winning the Nobel and several other awards. 

    So, it looks like Marcus got quite the rock for Crystal. It was once in Terra Nova’s hands courtesy of Elisabeth King, the former chairwoman of Terra Nova. Soon it will be on Crystal’s hands as a symbol of Marcus’s love for her. That is some sweet vengeance if you ask me. The question is when will he propose? It’s not going to be tonight as they need to set the stone into the band. Though, it would be perfect considering the anniversary.

    Crystal and Marcus tend to celebrate many anniversaries together and it just so happens that tonight is the anniversary of when Marcus saved Crystal as seen in the flashback in Starbolts #304. They definitely have cause to celebrate these days and I’ll be using the date as an opportunity for them to catch up on what they were up to while Marcus and Carter were in space. Trust me when I say Crystal had her hands full dealing with that clown. See ya next week!

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June 3, 2024

Starbolts #683: The Ballad of Marcus Johnson

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    It’s typical Johnson luck isn’t it? He ends up telling his life story to an alien who ends up being a member of a species who descended from the dinosaurs on Earth. That’s pretty wild and an altogether not unheard of concept in science fiction. We have the Voth in “Star Trek: Voyager” and we have The Silurians in “Doctor Who”. There was even a cartoon about sentient dinosaurs in space called “Dinosaucers” in the 1980s! It was only a matter of time before I tossed my hat into the ring when it came to alien dinosaurs. The concept is just too much fun to think about. Now, we only met one member of the race and his name is Trakken. We can only hope other members of his species are just as amiable. Trakken seems like a good dino. We may see him again once things are calm. Hey, we may even see him at Crystal and Marcus’s wedding munching on the salad bar.  You never know. Chalk him up to another amazing first contact in Starbolts history.

    Speaking of Starbolts history, this week we briefly went over Marcus and Crystal’s history. Well, more Marcus than anything else. We learn a bit more about his relationship with his parents. They talked before he went with the others to Aquarius back in Starbolts #277 and the rest as they say is history. 

    I admit there was a lot to go over. It’s probably best that he just skipped the nitty gritty stuff like being possessed by Demonstorm and a few others odds and ends. The dino heard the gist of it and I think that’s all he needed to know. Now Carter has to explain her view on things before they can get the gem. I’m sure Marcus proved himself and now Carter is on the spot. This should be fun because we all know how much Carter *LOVES* to be the center of attention.

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May 27, 2024

Starbolts #682: The Search for the One Ring

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    For those of you keeping score this is the second time Marcus met a galactic deity and the third time encountering a creature who assigned him some sort of quest. The first was Kyodon back in Starbolts #282. The next was the Green Monster in Starbolts #370. I think this one might top all of those encounters. What kind of quest does this dragon have in mind for our speedy friend? Time will tell of course.

    One thing’s for sure. He was never going to buy a ring from the mall. I don’t think that would have been appropriate for Crystal anyway. She needs something out of this world and that’s why Carter is here–To help deliver on the ring. Though, I do wonder why she was even at this bank to begin with. Does she still have an account there? That, I’m not sure.

    What I am sure of is that Marcus is on a quest unlike any other. Saddle up because we’ll be going on a trip down memory lane. Will Marcus be successful in getting the ring? We’ll see!

 If you are wondering where in the Starbolts’ home galaxy this planet is, I’d say it’s about halfway between the center of the galaxy where Elisua is and Aquarius. One has to wonder how this sauropod knows Kyodon. Is there a space giant text? These are good questions. It’s best to sit back and enjoy the ride!

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May 20, 2024

Starbolts #681: Manufactured Crisis

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    Manufactured crises are the worst. To make things even more crazy the communicators M’anta, Carter and Firaxil wore were jammed and so they couldn’t set the record straight before Crystal and co barged into the office. Then again it’s a good thing they did because something tells me that if Crystal was not angry no one would have learned the name of the buyer. At least they now know and the team will be hunting for Sebastian once they return to Earth. Could that be the real name of The Director? It’s possible. Then again why would he sully his hands with intergalactic shopping? Perish the thought!

    We also learn a little bit about Carter this week. She likes to be near big windows and open spaces. Well, you can’t get any bigger than the vast expanse of stars and galaxies outside the big windows of a starship! The reason why she likes open spaces now is due to being held captive by Clive for two years. That definitely wrecked her brain a little bit.

    Of course the biggest news this week is that Marcus is getting ready to pop the question on Crystal! He has enlisted Carter’s help in finding a ring. Hilarity is bound to ensue! Where will he get the ring? Would she take him to some shop in the mall? Hmm…Probably not. It’s a special ring for a very special lady. I think they’d have to look far and wide to get it. Crystal definitely won’t see it coming even though she knows he’s got marriage on his mind!

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May 13, 2024

Starbolts #680: Starbolts in Toyland

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    This week we learn the truth about the Lady Liberty robots! It turns out that she along with the rest of the “Starbots” are a robotic defense force. That’s definitely not what Crystal was expecting. It has to be a relief for our heroine after all she’s been through in her life. Though, I don’t know if the robots themselves have as much staying power as Shrall’s team Xemplara and the Centurions. I guess more help is better than none. It should be noted that the Crystal bot doesn’t have the real Crystal’s magical powers. I would think that’d be harder to duplicate. At least the misunderstanding was all cleared up!

    Oh, poor Carter. This week she dove head first into the zany realm of the crazy Setleth. They’re a rather eccentric race of lizards, huh? They’re a bit crazy but at least a lot of them mean well like Crimson Justice. Next week we’ll be meeting his brother and that’ll be a fun experience for sure. If Barbo is anything like Crimson Justice, we might be in for a treat. Though, the guy did go behind his brother’s back and created a bunch of robots. 

    Carter missed so much during her two year absence. At least now she’s learning more than she ever could from files and reports. Gotta love that bit about the Sluggo cola. Soda shouldn’t stick to someone’s ribs! As far as the planet goes, I think the filters take care of all the pollutants and keeps the sky looking blue from the ground level at least. They need to do something about the upper atmosphere.

   Look for a great confrontation with Barbo next time! See ya then! Who knows what that crazy Setleth is up to!

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