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'''Troop Grit''' is the sixty-first [[comic]] issue, released 30 May, 2012 in the US. <!-- insert brief plot summary here --> | '''Troop Grit''' is the sixty-first [[comic]] issue, released 30 May, 2012 in the US. <!-- insert brief plot summary here --> | ||
== The Story == | == The Story == | ||
=== Act I === | === Act I === | ||
After accidentally killing the original leader, [[Bender]] takes over as troop leader for a trio of robotic scouts. A [[mutant]] girl tries to join the troop and Bender claims his group is for [[robots]] only, [[Leela]] overhears and decides to start a group for mutants. [[Fry]] is jealous, but can't find anyone to join his group, so he decides to be a troop on his own. The crew argue over which troop is best, so [[Hermes]] sends the troops on a field trip/[[delivery]] | |||
=== Act II === | === Act II === | ||
The groups have a series of contests and are tied when a volcano erupts. The planet is revealed to be a living planet and the delivery is medicine, without which it is going through various climate changes. After successfully medicating the planet, the troops decide to merge and the planet is recruited as a new member. Fry volunteers to make a troop forming badge for the planet, not realising that the badge would be the size of the [[Planet Express]] building. | |||
== Additional Info == | == Additional Info == | ||
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*The Bongo Beat - review of ''[[The Simpsons]]''{{'}} {{s|At Long Last Leave|500th-episode}} screening. | *The Bongo Beat - review of ''[[The Simpsons]]''{{'}} {{s|At Long Last Leave|500th-episode}} screening. | ||
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*[[Bongo Bonus Stamps|Bongo Bonus Stamp]] - [[Zapp Brannigan]] | |||
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| US Publish Number | 61 |
| UK Publish Number(s) | 64 |
| Written by | Ian Boothby |
| Art by | John Delaney |
| Published (US) | 30 May, 2012 |
| Published (UK) | 9 August, 2012 |
Troop Grit is the sixty-first comic issue, released 30 May, 2012 in the US.
The Story
Act I
After accidentally killing the original leader, Bender takes over as troop leader for a trio of robotic scouts. A mutant girl tries to join the troop and Bender claims his group is for robots only, Leela overhears and decides to start a group for mutants. Fry is jealous, but can't find anyone to join his group, so he decides to be a troop on his own. The crew argue over which troop is best, so Hermes sends the troops on a field trip/delivery
Act II
The groups have a series of contests and are tied when a volcano erupts. The planet is revealed to be a living planet and the delivery is medicine, without which it is going through various climate changes. After successfully medicating the planet, the troops decide to merge and the planet is recruited as a new member. Fry volunteers to make a troop forming badge for the planet, not realising that the badge would be the size of the Planet Express building.
Additional Info
Trivia
- Here are the list of climates changes on the planet:
- Mountain World
- Swamp World
- Tropical Island World
- Forest World
- Desert World
- Volcano World
- Ice World
Quotes
Fry: Fine! I'll just start my own troop with just me in it! I'll call it... The Fry Scouts!
Professor: That's the saddest thing I've ever seen. And I'm best friends with Zoidberg.
Zoidberg: Hooray! Zoidberg isn't the most pathetic staff member anymore!
Bender: Destroy all humans!
Amy: Ugh! Why did you pick that motto for your bot scout troop, Bender?
Bender: We tried, "Maim all humans," but it just didn't have the same sizzle!
Fry: Surprise, Amy! I did your laundry and put everything back in your closet!
Amy: Oh no! I arrange things from cute to smoking. You put a sexy skirt right next to an adorable top! AAAAGH! This will take hours to fix!
Hermes: Hmmmmm... Time to use an old conflict resolution technique I learned at camp!
[Hermes pulls out a taser and zaps Fry, Leela and Bender.]
Fry, Leela and Bender: AAAAAAAH!
Amy: You learned that in the scouts?
[Hermes shows Amy a badge on the inside of his jacket.]
Hermes: Still got my tasering badge!
Continuity
- Bender refers to his TV show, which was featured in the previous issue.
Allusions
- Leela's scout troop names themselves "The Sisterhood of Evil Mutants" in reference to X-Men enemies "The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants". Also in reference to X-Men, Fry is seen using Cerebro to attempt to recruit scouts for his troop.
- During Fry's flashback, Yancy is watching ALF.
- The crew get lost and ask the cast of Lost in Space for directions.
- Fry is seen on a fake cover of SAD magazine, a publication that resembles MAD magazine.
- Leela's troop puts on a performance of the musical Wicked.
Goofs
- When exiting the ship on the planet, Bungalow-Bot's lower body is not drawn below Leela's ponytail.
Special Features
- The Bongo Beat - review of The Simpsons' 500th-episode screening.
- Junk Mail
- Bongo Bonus Stamp - Zapp Brannigan
- Fun Products!
Appearances
Characters
Miscellaneous
Comic Credits
- Script
- Pencils
- Inks
- Colors
- Letters
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