Starbolts #729: Back to School

 

 Hail!

    This week we learn more about Jared Lancer, the man who eventually became the Director of Cyclone Consulting. From the looks of things, it looks like he took a page out of X-Men villain Magneto's playbook. The only difference is that Magneto eventually mellowed out and his rage against humanity subsided considerably since he was introduced back in 1963. Jared Lancer doesn't seem like the type who'd see the light and become a mentor to a group of new wizards. He's the type of guy who'd burn it all to the ground and he's got the money to do it!

   There is a puzzle here. Sometime between his rebellious teenage years and  today he started thinking about making a perfect world. We saw an inkling of that idea in his confrontation with Adelphus Longwood. It's up to the reader to decide who is right here. Longwood or Lancer. I think I'd prefer Lancer's approach since Longwood isn't the one launching androids at people he doesn't like. 

    Next week's comic is going to have a pretty epic battle at the castle. I'm sure Marcus and Crystal will lend a hand, of course. I just wonder how long they can hold out before help arrives. Here's hoping they can help save the day. It'd be very unfortunate if something bad happened to that nice castle Longwood is so fond of. Very unfortunate, indeed. 

    It is a shame Lancer turned out this way. But, you can't make everyone a hero or have everyone see your point of view. That's his loss and now there's a conflict between him and the Starbolts. If I were a betting man, I'd bet on our heroes.

 See ya next time!