(The premise: SHOCKER
and SANDMAN are trying to start up their own team, one that’s not supposed to
let itself be concerned with pettier things like revenge. In an effort to get
some legitimacy for their team, they’ve recruited TASKMASTER by getting him a
fix for his memory problem.*)
(6 Panels)
Panel 1: SHOCKER and SANDMAN lead TASKMASTER into their
warehouse headquarters. It’s largely empty, but does have a few crates of
supplies and a small computer setup in the middle of the room.
SHOCKER: Here’s where we call ‘home’. Not much yet, but
we’re hoping that’ll change once business picks up.
TASKMASTER (1): It’s a dump.
TASKMASTER (2): First order of business is going to be cleaning
and organizing.
Panel 2: SHOCKER and SANDMAN have stopped in their
tracks – TASKMASTER keeps walking. SANDMAN looks at SHOCKER.
TASKMASTER: Make this place at least resemble a real
headquarters.
SHOCKER: Excuse me? Who put you in charge?
TASKMASTER: All part of the deal.
Panel 3: SHOCKER approaches TASKMASTER with his arm
out and pointing. TASKMASTER has turned glance in SHOCKER’s direction, but
otherwise stands in place.
SHOCKER: That wasn’t part of the deal.
TASKMASTER (1): Wasn’t it?
TASKMASTER (2): I must have forgotten to mention it.
TASKMASTER (3): But trust me, I’m doing you a favor by
taking over.
Panel 4: SHOCKER and TASKMASTER stand face to face,
both with their arms crossed in front of them. SHOCKER looks angry; TASKMASTER
just looks annoyed.
SHOCKER: A favor?
TASKMASTER: Believe me, it’s better than your little duo
deserves.
Panel 5: Overhead view. SANDMAN stands near SHOCKER
and TASKMASTER. SHOCKER’s position hasn’t changed, but TASKMASTER is pointing
at SANDMAN.
TASKMASTER (1): You think you’re going to get respect and
recognition just because I’m part of your little gang? That ain’t how it works.
TASKMASTER (2): You’re a two-bit punching bag for
Spider-Man. Who you think’s going to take you seriously as a team leader?
TASKMASTER (3): And I’d bet my good sword and shield that Sandy
here doesn’t know the first thing about leading a team, let alone a business.
Panel 6: Upward view of TASKMASTER as he points back
to himself.
TASKMASTER (1): Me? I’ve got what both of you are lacking.
TASKMASTER (2): I’ve got big name connections and the
know-how to make this setup work.
TASKMASTER (3): So either step in line and let me do my job,
or else watch this team fall apart by the end of the month.
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