Strip 023/063

First the Internet…

Five-panel comic. The Thing gets an email that is transparently a Nigerian prince style scam from DrDoomSong at Latveria dot lv, a displaced ruler who needs bank account details and promises much money. The Thing calls it the worst plan Doom has ever hatched, while Doctor Doom triumphantly vows First the Internets, THEN THE WORLD.
Transcript

Transcript of “First the Internet…”

Panel 1. The Thing's phone chirps: "You have email!" Panel 2. The Thing squints at the phone: "Wuzz this?" Panel 3. The email fills the screen. From: [email protected]. To: [email protected]. Subject: Most Importants Matter. The body reads in classic scam grammar: "Dear Sir/Madame: I am displaced ruler of Latveria, misplaced by forces consp" (text runs off the panel) "and my regime. I am in need of your assistance. If you are" (text runs off) "your bank accounts, I am able to be sending you much mo" (text runs off) "Once I am in my rightful and most powerful position to be" (text runs off) "ruling the world as a hold (a curse to the Richards family)." Panel 4. The Thing grumbles: "Dis is th' worst plan he's ever hatched." Panel 5. Doctor Doom clenches a gauntleted fist and roars: "First the Internets! THEN THE WORLD!!!"