And Now, The Gnus.

[the-ambush-bug.livejournal.com]

A steel-drum rendition of a typical nightly news theme can be heard - a familiar antennaed silhouette sits behind a desk, holding a stack of papers. As the lights come up, the three-piece suit and bad toupee are revealed.

"Good evening. Our top story tonight - famed comic book writer Mark Millar has been killed in the Marvel Universe, causing a spontaneous outpouring of joy amongst the heroes of that world. When asked to comment on the seemingly out-of-character celebration of a human being's death, several sources simply shrugged and said that it made for 'a better story.' More on that as it develops."

He looks to his co-anchor, a familiar mute kewpie doll in a red superhero jumpsuit - ALSO wearing a bad toupee. "I'm Ambush Bug, and this is my co-anchor, Cheeks. Welcome to WTDC Channel 5 News. Other hard-hitting stories, sports, and weather, all coming up next. Stay tuned."

Comments

[the-ambush-bug.livejournal.com]

"You make a very good point. But where do we draw the line? And what with?"

[kilowog.livejournal.com]

"You tellin' me we need to put a limit on good samaritans? Ya done too much good, time to go push an old lady down a flight o' stairs?"

[the-ambush-bug.livejournal.com]

"No, I mean, like - five year olds tackling the Joker? I mean, sure, it'd be funny, but - when does the risk get unreasonable?"

[kilowog.livejournal.com]

"C'mon now, poozer. Your voice hasn't cracked yet, stick to helpin' old ladies across the street. You start fuzzin' up, think about the big leagues."

[the-ambush-bug.livejournal.com]

"Makes sense to me. How do you regulate it, though, if at all?"

[kilowog.livejournal.com]

"Send the damn kid to his room! What is this, a Parenting 101 class?"

[the-ambush-bug.livejournal.com]

"Ah! The parents! Excellent point. But if only orphans are underage crimefighters.. then won't all crimefighters be underage orphans? Or something.."