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Every Superhero Origin Story Ever
By
Caldwell Tanner
Every Superhero Origin Story Ever

Panel One: It is a moonlit night in a private park.  A Bruce Wayne-like youth and an older, mustachioed butler talk. 

Youth: Uncle Butler, what is the matter?

UB: Bad news, innocent youth. Your wealthy scientist parents are dead now because of crime. 

Panel Two: Close-up on youth, he looks dramatically shocked, Uncle Butler has his hand on youth’s shoulder.

Youth: But what will happen to my sheltered worldview?

UB: Don’t worry I will always be here to give you good advice and protect you from the harsh realities of society. 

Panel Three: Evil Businessman    stands next to a dump truck, which is dumping giant kegs of radioactive waste falls on Uncle Butler 

Evil Businessman: I am here to dump radioactive waste because I am evil and rich. 

UB: Oh no I am dead now. 

Panel Four: Youth looks at his hands, they each have a unique power. Uncle Butler is crushed, but his head is exposed.

Youth: These chemicals have given me an awakened sense of responsibility and also super powers???

UB: No. The powers were in you all along, 

Panel Five: Close up of Uncle Butler whispering into Youth’s ear.

UB: Because your parents were secretly aliens. 

Panel Six: Shot of youth kneeling and crying up towards the heavens. 

Youth: MOTIVATION!
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