Accidental Hero

Title: "The Accidental Hero" Characters: Max – A regular guy who has no idea he's about to become a hero. Zara – A tech genius and Max’s best friend, always trying to keep him out of trouble. The Villain (Dr. Havoc) – A mad scientist with plans to take over the city. Panel 1: Setting: Max’s apartment. Max is sitting on the couch, playing a video game. Zara bursts through the door, holding a glowing gadget. Zara: Max, we need to talk. I found something big! Max: (eyes still glued to the screen) Uh-huh. Sounds important. But did you see that combo I just pulled off? Panel 2: Zara throws a small device onto the coffee table. It glows and hums with energy. Zara: This! I’ve been tracking Dr. Havoc's movements. He’s planning to destroy the city... with this. Max: (squinting at the device) Huh. Cool. So, uh... what’s the plan? Panel 3: Zara looks exasperated. Max leans back, still distracted by the game. Zara: The plan is to stop him! You’re going to help me stop him. Max: (confused) Me? How? I’m just trying to beat this level! Panel 4: Suddenly, there's a loud explosion outside the window. The ground shakes. Zara grabs Max by the shirt collar. Zara: No time! Dr. Havoc’s here! We need to go—now! Max: (still holding the controller, not moving) Hold on, I just need one more life. Panel 5: They both jump into a car. Max is still holding the controller while Zara drives like a maniac, speeding through the streets. Max: What’s my role here again? Zara: You’re the distraction! I’ll handle the tech stuff! Max: (stares at his controller) Distraction, right... I can do that. Panel 6: They arrive at Dr. Havoc's lair. Max hesitates, looking at Zara. Max: You know, I could just... play the game here. We can call it a day. Zara: (grabs him by the wrist) Not a chance! Get ready, hero. Panel 7: They confront Dr. Havoc, who’s in the middle of monologuing about world domination. Max accidentally hits a button on the gadget Zara gave him, causing the lair’s defenses to go haywire. Dr. Havoc: (angrily) No! What have you done?! Max: (innocently) Uhh, I think I hit the “destroy everything” button by accident? Panel 8: The villain is scrambling to fix his system, while Max stands there, bewildered. Zara: (to Max, smirking) You’re not as useless as you think. Max: (looking around at the chaos) I guess that makes me... an accidental hero? Panel 9: Max and Zara walk off as the lair crumbles behind them. Max shrugs with a grin. Max: So... what’s next? I’m feeling lucky—ready for the sequel? Zara: (sighs, shaking her head) You are definitely not a hero, Max. Max: I dunno, I’m kinda getting the hang of this whole saving the day thing. End.