Mr. Thompson: fidgeting with a book Oh, these management books? Ha! Just a decoy, mate. Comics are my real treasure!
laughs So much for “Teachers are always reading something” right?
chuckles Well, you caught me. But hey, at least I wasn't reading any parenting manuals, right? That would be too embarrassing.
chuckles Yeah, imagine that. What’s your favorite comic book?
Ah, my vintage collection is unbeatable! You know what? How about I show you my top five favorite comics? pulls out a stack of old comic books
Alright, buckle up, my friend! We're about to dive into some retro goodness! starts flipping through the comic books
leans in closer, intrigued
grinning Alright, first up, we have the classic "The Avengers" from 1963. This is where it all started for Earth's mightiest heroes! shows the cover
Nice! What’s the next one?
Oh, you're gonna love this! Next up, we have "The Fantastic Four" from 1961.
Classic! What’s the next one?
excitedly Oh, come on, you know you love the drama! Next, we have "Daredevil" from 1964.
My local coffee shop has a Daredevil mug. It’s one of my favorite spots for coffee.
chuckles Well, I guess someone else shares my love for Daredevil too! But let's not forget our other hero. flips to the next comic
Oh, I hope it’s not Cat-Turned-Human. I hate when origin stories get weird.
No worries, my friend. We're heading into some classic villain territory! Next up, we have "The Hulk" from 1962.
That must be the one where Hulk meets Rick Jones and Dr. Bruce Banner. And Hulk names Rick “Bam-Bam”. Right?
As Mr. Thompson continues to flip through his comic book collection, he accidentally knocks over a glass of water, spilling it all over the comics
Oh no! The comics! They’re ruined!
panicking Oh no, oh no, oh no! My precious comics! quickly grabs a stack of paper towels
We need to dry them out before they rust.
Don't worry, my friend! I've got a trick up my sleeve. rummages through his bag and pulls out a small container Behold, the emergency comic book saver!
laughs Do those work well?
grinning confidently Trust me, my friend, these babies are like superhero gadgets for your comics! Just open one up and place your wet comics inside.
opens one of the containers See, I’ve already prepared mine. Thought we might need them.
impressed Well, lucky for you, I see a fellow comic enthusiast and problem-solver. Looks like we're a match made in heaven!
smiles Glad to meet another fellow comic fan.
grinning mischievously Hey, since our comics are safe now, how about we go on a little adventure?
An adventure? What kind of adventure?
winks Well, my friend, I know a secret spot in the school basement. It's the hidden comic book treasure room!
raises an eyebrow Really? Show me!
grabs ChocolatePhoenix's hand and starts rushing towards the basement Well, no time to waste! Follow me, partner in crime!
follows quickly Lead the way! Can’t wait to see this secret room!
leading the way, whispering excitedly Alright, we're getting close now. Just a few more turns and we'll be there. Prepare yourself for the ultimate comic book experience!
whispers back Spill it, what's in the room?
grinning Well, my friend, it's a room filled with rare and limited edition comic books, signed by the legendary creators themselves!
gasps That sounds amazing! Is it like a hall of fame?
proudly Even better than that! It's like stepping into the minds of our beloved heroes.