You two. I have a problem. The classroom comic strip has a blank panel. I need a team to finish it. Partners?
(A close-up of the new comic panel they are drawing together: the ninja cat, the dragon, and Glimmerfang all sharing a slice of pizza. Underneath, in Leo’s handwriting: “The Best Recess Ever.”)
The Invisible Invitation
See? This is Sir Reginald the Brave. He’s scared of spiders. class comics
If only you were real, Glimmerfang. We could play.
(Leo pulls out his sketchbook. Maya pulls out her notebook. Three other kids lean in, suggesting ideas. Leo is drawing a new character: a shy ninja cat.)
My Glimmerfang loves spiders. They’re crunchy. You two
(Close-up of Leo’s sketchbook. He has drawn a fantastic monster with three eyes and butterfly wings. He smiles a little, then looks sad.)
Hey Maya? Thanks for the invitation.
Deal. Page 3 Panel 1: (The next day. The “Classroom Comic” is taped to the bulletin board. It shows Sir Reginald meeting Glimmerfang. A speech bubble from Glimmerfang says: “You had me at crunchy spiders!”) I need a team to finish it
Whoa! Is that a wing-eyed snazzlewump?
Deal. Leo draws the monsters. I write the jokes.