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'''Troop Grit''' is the sixty-first [[comic]] issue, | '''Troop Grit''' is the sixty-first [[comic]] issue, released 30 May, 2012 in the US. <!-- insert brief plot summary here --> | ||
== The Story == | == The Story == | ||
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*Bender refers to his TV show, which was featured in [[The Bot Who Cried Wolf|the previous issue]]. | *Bender refers to his TV show, which was featured in [[The Bot Who Cried Wolf|the previous issue]]. | ||
=== Allusions === | === Allusions === | ||
*Leela's scout troop names themselves "the sisterhood of evil mutants" in reference to ''X-Men'' enemies "The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants". Also | *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 ''{{w|ALF_(TV_series)|ALF}}''. | *During Fry's flashback, Yancy is watching ''{{w|ALF_(TV_series)|ALF}}''. | ||
*The crew get lost and ask the cast of ''Lost in Space'' for directions. | *The crew get lost and ask the cast of ''Lost in Space'' for directions. | ||
Revision as of 14:43, 31 May 2012
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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 |
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Troop Grit is the sixty-first comic issue, released 30 May, 2012 in the US.
The Story
Bender takes charge of a scout troop, but after declaring that membership is for robots only, he is soon challenged by Leela's all-girl, evil mutant troop. Not wanting to be left out, Fry forms a troop of his own, with himself as its only member! When Planet Express sponsors a field trip and delivery competition, Fry, Leela, and Bender set out to prove to each other who has the top troop!
Additional Info
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
- Fun Products!
Characters
Comic Credits
- Script
- Pencils
- Inks
- Colors
- Letters
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