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===Act I=== | ===Act I=== | ||
The crew return from a delivery to find an invitation to | The crew return from a delivery to find an invitation to the Q&A panel at Packagecon, the big delivery and shipping convention in Space Diego. Meanwhile, [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|the Professor]] learns that the [[Box Network]] has removed [[Planet Express]] from the delivery schedule, but he soon discovers an alternative in the Carton Network. The crew, while on their way to Packagecon, get snagged on a cable operated by the Carton Network which pulls them into a vortex. They go back to December 31, 2999 and are forced to relive the last five years and all of their past deliveries again. Over this time, Fry and Leela realise that they are living in a world of cable reruns. | ||
===Act II=== | ===Act II=== | ||
The Package-Con attendees are shocked to discover | Bill Morrison, the moderator of Boxco, introduces the Planet Express Crew. Only to realize that the only [[Planet_Express#Employees|member]] that has showed up is Scruffy.The Package-Con attendees are shocked to discover this and frantically asking questions about them. After a question about [[DVDs|DVD sets]], Scruffy gets the idea of releasing Hidden Camera Tapes Volumes 1-4, DVD box sets showing what happens behind the scenes of Planet Express in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_brother Big Brother] style situation (some things shown include Amy having a shower, Hermes picking his nose, Zoidberg picking through garbage and Cubert going into Farnsworth's safe). The crew grow sick of their loop during their 93rd [[The Honking|visit]] to the [[Gypsy]] and ask about the future. The Gypsy informs them of [[Episode_Listing#Direct-to-DVD_films|four adventures]], the [[Bender's Big Score|first]] [[The Beast with a Billion Backs|two]] of which involve cosmic repercussions. Though the Gypsy couldn't, even with her powers of robo-foresight, cannot see the plot of the [[Into the Wild Green Yonder|fourth]] adventure. Finally, the crew are saved and brought back to the present thanks to the mighty nerd powers of their fans. | ||
==Additional Info== | ==Additional Info== | ||
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*On Bender's ass, on the first page, there are the words 'Hecho En Mexico'. | *On Bender's ass, on the first page, there are the words 'Hecho En Mexico'. | ||
*[[Ken Keeler]] and [[Eric Kaplan]] (or possibly [[Schlomo]]) are pictured as some of the nerds. | *[[Ken Keeler]] and [[Eric Kaplan]] (or possibly [[Schlomo]]) are pictured as some of the nerds. | ||
*This comic is set in [[Timeline#3000_.E2.80.94_4000|3004]] as apparent from the Packagecon banner. | |||
*Carton Network is a parody of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartoon_Network Cartoon Network]. As is [[Box Network]] for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_network Fox Network]. | |||
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Revision as of 12:06, 17 September 2008
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| US Publish Number | S02 |
| UK Publish Number(s) | US only |
| Written by | N/A |
| Art by | N/A |
| Title caption | None |
| Published (US) | Comic-Con 2007 |
| Title reference | Advertising the upcoming DVD films |
The Story
Act I
The crew return from a delivery to find an invitation to the Q&A panel at Packagecon, the big delivery and shipping convention in Space Diego. Meanwhile, the Professor learns that the Box Network has removed Planet Express from the delivery schedule, but he soon discovers an alternative in the Carton Network. The crew, while on their way to Packagecon, get snagged on a cable operated by the Carton Network which pulls them into a vortex. They go back to December 31, 2999 and are forced to relive the last five years and all of their past deliveries again. Over this time, Fry and Leela realise that they are living in a world of cable reruns.
Act II
Bill Morrison, the moderator of Boxco, introduces the Planet Express Crew. Only to realize that the only member that has showed up is Scruffy.The Package-Con attendees are shocked to discover this and frantically asking questions about them. After a question about DVD sets, Scruffy gets the idea of releasing Hidden Camera Tapes Volumes 1-4, DVD box sets showing what happens behind the scenes of Planet Express in a Big Brother style situation (some things shown include Amy having a shower, Hermes picking his nose, Zoidberg picking through garbage and Cubert going into Farnsworth's safe). The crew grow sick of their loop during their 93rd visit to the Gypsy and ask about the future. The Gypsy informs them of four adventures, the first two of which involve cosmic repercussions. Though the Gypsy couldn't, even with her powers of robo-foresight, cannot see the plot of the fourth adventure. Finally, the crew are saved and brought back to the present thanks to the mighty nerd powers of their fans.
Additional Info
Trivia
- Only available from Comic-Con in 2007 and subsequently eBay and other locations fans might upload to or sell from.
- The table reading can be watched here, continuing here, as well as in the special features of "Bender's Big Score" (BBS) .
- The actual comic can be read here.
- The table reading can be watched here, continuing here, as well as in the special features of "Bender's Big Score" (BBS)
- The reading of this comic had actors performing roles the missing cast members would normally fill (i.e. Billy West did Scruffy instead of David Herman as well as the Gypsy-bot instead of Tress MacNeille) and featured Katey Sagal's second ever Futurama character.
- Teaser images for the first three films, shown below, were included as part of the comic, these provided information that was not yet known about them.
- This is the first time a character (Nudar, Yivo, Titanius Anglesmith, Frydo, Leegola and The Great Wizard Greyfarn) has had a debut appearance in a comic before appearing in the main series, of course this is a teaser for the films and not even canon to the comics.
- On Bender's ass, on the first page, there are the words 'Hecho En Mexico'.
- Ken Keeler and Eric Kaplan (or possibly Schlomo) are pictured as some of the nerds.
- This comic is set in 3004 as apparent from the Packagecon banner.
- Carton Network is a parody of Cartoon Network. As is Box Network for the Fox Network.
Quotes
- Leela: The computer is bonkers. The read-outs went Kerblooie. Even my wrist thingy is acting jiggy.
Bender: Stop using all that science jargon! Just tell us what's happening! - Fry: I have a strange feeling...
Leela: Déjà Vu?
Fry: Leela! Now is not the time to come onto me in French!
Outside References
- Peter Griffin of Family Guy and Maude Flanders from The Simpsons are seen outside the Carton Network building. Comic Book Guy also cameos near the end.
Episodes Seen or Mentioned
- "Space Pilot 3000" (1ACV01)
- "I Second that Emotion" (2ACV01)
- "A Bicyclops Built for Two" (2ACV09)
- "The Honking" (2ACV18)
- "Amazon Women in the Mood" (3ACV01)
- "The Sting" (4ACV12)
- "The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings" (4ACV18)
- "Bender's Big Score" (BBS)
- "The Beast with a Billion Backs" (TBwaBB)
- "Bender's Game" (BG)
Characters
Characters (Speaking)
- Bender
- Bill Morrison
- Box Executives
- Eric Kaplan (or possibly Schlomo)
- Fry
- Gypsy
- Internet Nerds
- Ken Keeler
- Leela
- Peter Griffin
- Professor Farnsworth
- Scruffy
Characters (Seen or Mentioned)
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Characters on Page 8
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Comic Credits
- Inks
- Script
- Pencils
- Letters
- Colors
- Voices (at the Comic-Con reading)
- At the con but not voicing the comic.
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