Starbolts #737: Facing the Eagle

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    I think Jack is correct. It'd be hard to redeem Roger Stevens after everything he's done during this arc. The final battle between Jack and the former Iron Eagle is going to occur next week and it should be one for the books. Not only will Jack be fighting Roger. The others will be facing android versions of Roger's old friends, the Guardians. I know for a fact that the android version of Velocity is not going to sit well with Carter. Remember, Velocity was Carter's clone and she and Crystal considered her their sister. Yeah, she's not going to be happy that there's an android version of her clone running around. Emotions are going to be high. That's for sure.

    I also revealed what Lancer's endgame has been this whole time. He's been trying to find a way to stabilize his magic. Ever since he was kicked out of the Korun Academy his magic has been a bit on the wonky side. We've witnessed it in the comic and now he's trying to set things right. Poor guy. But, there's always another way to go about fixing yourself. It also doesn't help that he wants to take over the world and abandoning his friend was a bit of a jerk move.

    This week, I introduced a new President for the US. She would be the one Roger Stevens would be running against. I think the campaign is officially going to be over next week if Jack has his way. What's going to happen? We'll see next week!

See ya then! 

Starbolts #736: Patriot Games

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    Wow! It looks like we're heading toward a confrontation of epic proportions! Roger Stevens has essentially challenged Jack Whitefox for the right to the mantle of Iron Eagle. Who'll win? The battle may very well decide the fate of America as Stevens is still running for office. This is all to be determined. And now that he dragged two void witches into the fray you can bet Crystal and Carter will have some strong words for the former Iron Eagle. I have a feeling Crystal would use some very strong words. The woman has a pottymouth! And we love her for it.

    I think Anya gave Jack the push he needs to finally end the threat of Stevens. Framing him for murder isn't going to go well. At least Jack has an alibi. He was with M'anta the whole time they were at Cyclone. So, the question is where did this footage come from. Is it a hologram? Is it more androids? Or is it magic? Let's not forget that Lancer is a wizard. That'll be revealed next week as Jack assembles his siblings for a battle that could decide the fate of a nation.

    If Stevens loses, Lancer could see himself in a lot of trouble since he won't have anyone to protect him. Lancer might be a little overconfident and chances are HE is the one who is unhinged around here. This could lead to his downfall. Stay tuned!

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Starbolts #735: Taking Care of Business

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    We've got a little bit of drama this week as we wrap up the action at the former headquarters of Cyclone Consulting. Now all the Starbolts have to do is track down Lancer and Roger. It may prove to be a difficult task as one guy is still knocked out and the other is Gladstone. Does anyone really think Gladstone will talk? Hmm. Probably not. However, since he lost the headquarters he might feel like he has nothing left to lose. The androids in the building were disabled, sure. Then again there may be more of them out there. This story isn't over quite yet!

    The Starbolts still have to find the main leaders of Cyclone like I said. I might not delve too much into the conversation the Monroes are going to have. But, it's good to know that Marcus and co are at least trying to help Tanis. 

    I really like how the bit with Dendra came out. Yeah. You shouldn't try to cozy up to a baby if they don't know you. And if it's a shapeshifting baby? Probably not a good idea. The look was inspired by Marvel's Venom. Just a quick change of eye shape, fangs and of course green drool. I think that'd be enough to give anyone a fright. I also bet that deep down Carter is proud of her daughter. I'm not sure if she was speaking Inobe or baby talk, either.  It's a secret known only to Carter, Firaxil and Dendra!

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Starbolts #734: Hostile Takeover

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    Wow. This was certainly one way to get the building back from Cyclone Consulting! It seems that investors on the board sold the building illegally and Jenna just had to buy it back. Whether or not Cyclone Consulting will comply is a different story. Gladstone is likely going to go with them. I don't think he has much of a choice. Josh is already sitting in a holding cell at Agents Academy so I don't think he'll be much of a problem for now.

    Speaking of Josh, he's really been going off the deep end hasn't he? Like I said before. Jealousy can do strange things to people and make them act out of character. Right now he can't see straight and is taking his frustrations out on a guy with superrpowers. Not a very smart thing to do and I doubt hurting him will make Heidi fall back in love with him. 

    This week we also meet Heidi's lover from her college days. Lucy and Heidi met during college and were roommates. They experimented a lot and became a couple a while after their first kiss during a New Year's Eve party. I would imagine Heidi's parents would flip a table after learning about all of this. They had no idea their daughter did any of this stuff. I don't think they're going to take it very well.

    This is by no means the end of the story. We've still got to find and capture Lancer before he does whatever he's going to do next. That man is just as unpredictable as Josh. Maybe even more. He'll have to be dealt with swiftly. 

    It was a cool idea to give Jenna a shining moment like this as I haven't used her much in the comic. It's nice to see her shine here.

    Now that one of the heads of Cyclone has been captured, it's time to shift this story into high gear. 

See ya next time!