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'''Troop Grit''' is the sixty-first [[comic]] issue, released 30 May, 2012 in the US.  <!-- insert brief plot summary here -->
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*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.
*Fry is seen on a fake cover of SAD magazine, a publication that resembles ''MAD'' magazine.'
*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''.
*Leela's troop puts on a performance of the musical ''Wicked''.
=== Goofs ===
=== Goofs ===

Revision as of 14:54, 31 May 2012

Troop Grit
Futurama Comic 61.png
US Publish Number61
UK Publish Number(s)64
Written byIan Boothby
Art byJohn 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

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

(In alphabetic order)

Comic Credits