Panel 1:
Morning breaks over the city, sunlight glinting off the glass of the skyscrapers. The streets are alive with chatter about the bizarre battle from the day before. Headlines in newspapers read: "Hero with a Chicken Saves the Day!"
Narration Box: "The city buzzes with questions. Who is this mysterious hero? And what's with that chicken?"
Panel 2:
No Plot Man is in his usual spot, the park bench, sipping from a coffee cup and watching the city. His eyes drift to the rubber chicken in his hand, still holding faint remnants of its glow.
No Plot Man (thought bubble): "Why did this thing even work?"
Panel 3:
Flashback panel of No Plot Man rummaging through a discount bin at a store labeled "Tony's Gag Emporium." His eyes widen as he spots the rubber chicken, a strange shimmer on it that no one else notices.
Caption: "It all started last month at Tony's Gag Emporium."
SFX (from the memory): RUSTLE!
Panel 4:
Back to the present. A little girl approaches, holding a balloon shaped like a cat. She points at the chicken.
Little Girl: "Mister, why is your chicken glowing?"
No Plot Man (slightly panicked): "Uh, magic trick, kid! Poof!"
Panel 5:
A sudden rush of air interrupts the conversation. A new figure, tall and clad in a sleek, dark outfit adorned with shimmering neon lines, lands on the street in front of No Plot Man. His eyes glow electric blue.
Mysterious Hero: "So, you're the guy with the glowing toy. We need to talk."
Narration Box: "Enter: Neon Wraith, the city's self-proclaimed protector."
Panel 6:
No Plot Man blinks, taking in Neon Wraith's intense presence. The park has gone silent, people staring wide-eyed.
No Plot Man (thought bubble): "Why is everyone so dramatic?"
No Plot Man (aloud): "Uh, yeah? Can I help you?"
Panel 7:
Neon Wraith points at the rubber chicken, eyes narrowing.
Neon Wraith: "Where did you get that artifact? Do you even know what you're wielding?"
No Plot Man: "Tony's Gag Emporium?"
Panel 8:
Neon Wraith facepalms, shaking his head.
Neon Wraith (muttering): "Of course, it was hidden in plain sight. The Chicken of Chaotica… how did I miss it?"
Narration Box: "The Chicken of Chaotica—a mythical relic, said to channel unpredictable cosmic power."
Panel 9:
Close-up of No Plot Man's confused face as he tilts his head.
No Plot Man (thought bubble): "Chicken of what now?"
No Plot Man: "Listen, buddy, if you're here to fight, I'm already tired."
Panel 10:
Neon Wraith looks around, realizing people are watching. He steps closer and whispers urgently.
Neon Wraith (whispering): "You don't get it. That chicken is the key to an ancient power. It's why the invaders came. And they won't stop until they have it."
No Plot Man (with a half-smirk): "Great. So now I'm on some cosmic treasure hunt?"
Panel 11:
Suddenly, a loud cracking noise echoes across the park. The ground shakes as a rift opens in the sky, glowing with swirling purple energy. Figures cloaked in dark armor start descending, their eyes void of emotion.
SFX: CRACK-BOOM!
Narration Box: "And just like that, trouble strikes again."
Panel 12:
No Plot Man sighs, standing up and stretching like he's about to start a workout.
No Plot Man (thought bubble): "Guess lunch is gonna have to wait."
Neon Wraith (activating his neon blades): "We need to protect that artifact at all costs."
Panel 13:
A wide shot of the two heroes standing side by side, ready for battle. The armored figures approach, weapons gleaming under the strange light of the rift.
Caption: "Two unlikely allies. One ridiculous weapon. The fate of the city—maybe even the world—hanging by a thread."
No Plot Man (to Neon Wraith): "Hey, after this, we're getting hot dogs. Your treat."
Neon Wraith (deadpan): "Focus."
Panel 14:
The battle begins. No Plot Man swings the rubber chicken with newfound determination, and a powerful wave of energy erupts, sending the first wave of invaders flying. Neon Wraith spins into action, his neon blades slicing through enemy armor.
SFX: ZAP! WHOOSH! CLANG!
Narration Box: "The legend of No Plot Man takes an unexpected turn."
Panel 15:
The park is filled with the chaos of battle. No Plot Man smiles, surprising even himself as he wields the Chicken of Chaotica like an expert. In the background, the rift starts to pulse ominously.
No Plot Man (thought bubble): "Maybe being a hero isn't so bad."
End of Chapter 3