"So what's the mission?" Mia asked. Dwayne brightened up. "This is gonna be fun, and a good one for breaking in a new member. Who's ready to revisit those old baddies Master R.A. and the Dorm Room Dojo? The team groaned. "Oh, come on!" Dwayne said. "You loved fighting them last year!" "Last year we were … Continue reading The Redressers: Part 3
Month: May 2018
The Car Trip of Destiny
When I was 11 or 12, my mom, my brother, and I drove from Virginia to Maine to visit my aunt. Most of those 2 days in the car were spent listening to my brother's new tapes. I had no idea the effect those three cassettes would have on me. 1) George Carlin, "Occupation: Foole": … Continue reading The Car Trip of Destiny
My Boba Fett Movie Pitch
Straight-laced architect Boba Fett has a stable, if dull, life. Then one day he bumps into free spirit Gina at the grocery store. Literally! He apologizes for crashing his cart into hers and then - strangely for such a nervous spazz - asks her out on a date! Gina opens Boba Fett's eyes to the … Continue reading My Boba Fett Movie Pitch
The Redressers: Part 2
Mia's eyes widened as she stared at her new teammates. "Mia Ortiz," Dwayne announced, "welcome to the Redressers!" Mia responded as anyone would in her situation. "Is that Frankenstein?" The being composed of slightly decomposed body parts stood up. "That's correct." "Oh, sorry. Should I have said Frankenstein's monster? Well, being called a monster can't … Continue reading The Redressers: Part 2
The Redressers: Part 1
"Hey, Weedkiller! Tight dreads! Army Ant, those antennae are perfect! Whoa! Sweetie, you are the best, most adorable Panda-Man I've ever seen! Can I get a selfie?" Mia crouched down next to the 7-year-old and held him tight as she snapped a picture with her phone. The cosplay contest at the Mid-River Silver Age Con … Continue reading The Redressers: Part 1
Dan Grubb 