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[quote="The_Collector_2"][quote="strawberryriddick"][quote="freak2k"]No no, I was referring to the shots you get to Iraq. The penicilin you do get in basic though.

No penicillian for the ol’ Berry…I’ll die.[/quote]

Well I think we just found out her weakness for the comic heh heh heh.[/quote]

That’s so true. I always thought that if I were a super hero, that would be my kryptonite.[/quote]

bees are my kryptonite

and im deftly afraid of flying stinging things

[Amazon Lover]

I’ve been a little quiet, but I’ve got a few suggestions to ponder regarding this comic.

1: Does Comic Strip Strawberry have some sort of trademark suit or uniform that she wears on missions? MY SUGGESTIONS: Perhaps the outfit DCM used, or the traditional black, shiny, form-fitting spy outfit.

2: Any main arch-nemisis for Strawberry? I know she’s against corrupt officials, but is there some big head honcho that has it in for her?

3. Is Strawberry working for someone, like some big anti-corruption organization, or freelance? That’s what seperates the spy (James Bond) from the vigilante (Punisher).

4. How about allies? Does Strawberry work alone? Or is she joined by fellow spies/vigilantes? MY SUGGESTIONS: Sorry if this sounds cliche, but Strawberry Riddick’s name makes me wonder if there’s a Blueberry Riddick or Raspberry Riddick or something out there… hey, similarly-themed codenames only make sense.

5. How realistic or comic book-esque does the plot get? Will there be villains with wacked-out weapons that one could imagine on an episode of Justice League or Teen Titans? Or will there be more real-life threats, like bombs and tanks and such? MY SUGGESTION: Personally, I like things more comic-booky, but that’s just me. It’s a great way to let your imagination run wild! If you like a more realistic plot, then go ahead.

BTW, I’d like to say that although I’m personally nonviolent and oppose any form of war, I respect and admire your wanting to go into a profession in which you want to defend others. I wish you the best of luck in surviving this endeavor!

[Vic]

Indeed! It is people like Strawberry willing to defend what we have that allow the rest of us to enjoy it. Thank you Strawberry and all of the rest of the soldiers who have served this country.

[Anonymous]

AMAZON: Thanks for your comments. It really adds some structure to this now-somewhat-formless idea.

1. I was thinking about having NO uniform, that it would change up depending on what I was doing. You always get the spy who strips down and suits up into his/her trademark suit, and if I were to do that, I was thinking that black spy suit, but a little chunkier…kind of like one of Bayman’s (from DOA 3) costumes. Of course, bulk is the last thing you want while trying to sneak, so that might be a no-go…maybe something I wear when visiting cold countries. Speaking of which, characters tend to wear the SAME uniform no matter where they go with no regards to the climate. I was thinking that a good outfit would be one that allows ease of mobility, and nothing does that more for me than tank tops. Pair that with some tight, tough pants and combat boots, and I think that would do for a costume. Yeah, I like that. Should it get colder or hotter, I can add or take away clothing respectively.

2. I never liked the idea of there being a SUPER bad guy. Some villains could have a vendetta against me for something like…uh…I killed his favorite mob boss or something or some spy thing I did caused him to lose all his money. Maybe a few could get together.

3. I was thinking a section of the government that was possibly shut down because it stuck its nose where it shouldn’t be, but there was a glitch and it still gets paid. Or have it be a section of the government that has me do good things for them, but it turns out they get some kind of benefit from the dudes being dead other than knowing that they are doing a good job.

Speaking of which, I plan on killing people. None of this tying them up and leaving them for the authorities stuff where they can wriggle out safely. No. Gotta make sure the job’s done.

4. I was thinking that an ally sounded all right, but then when you gave your suggestion, I said “Oh God” and started laughing because it sounded SO dorky. This means that it WILL be added to the story. Probably not with the last name Riddick, though. That’s a character from Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick, so to go with the naming convention it would have to be Fruit Some-Character-Name, like Blueberry Croft or Raspberry Jaws.

5. A combination, like believable science fiction. Did you see Batman Begins? That’s my idea of a believable non-existent weapon (and if you didn’t see it, see it. But the weapon was a microwave gun that vaporized all water in its path. The cool thing was that they didn’t do a light beam or anything coming out from it. It just turned on, and stuff exploded because of the pressure. See the movie).

VIC: Make sure to tell them. Don’t ever feel embarrassed by going up to a random soldier and thanking him/her. Just do it. My buddy was visiting from Iraq (he’s an Army MP) and he said that on the way over, an old woman hugged him and thanked him and he almost broke down in tears right there. It really means something. I had an elderly woman hug me, too. It was unexpected, but appreciated.

[y498yates]

Alright, Berry, I have your character's first mission:

The suicide bomber responsible for the recent Egypt Bombings has just had his remains identified.  Your character reads about this, then decides to send a message by hunting down his entire family and closest associates. 

Leave a calling card with a warning like, "May all who would commit terror know the price of their actions."

[Anonymous]

Alright, Berry, I have your character's first mission:

The suicide bomber responsible for the recent Egypt Bombings [I was just IN Sharm El-Sheikh for a dive trip two weeks ago!] has just had his remains identified.  Your character reads about this, then decides to send a message by hunting down his entire family and closest associates. 

Leave a calling card with a warning like, "May all who would commit terror know the price of their actions."

I'm not about running around and killing people's families, and I don't think the anti-terrorist group I'm in would fund me to do so…

[The Muffin man]

I'm not about running around and killing people's families, and I don't think the anti-terrorist group I'm in would fund me to do so…

I dunno what Yates problem is but that seems more like a supervillain o_O

Spider-man doesn't hunt down and kill Eddie Brocks sister or brother just because Venom messed with him.

Maybe another supersoldier tries to hunt down the families and she tries to HELP them, and when asked "Why, when our father tried to hurt you?" she responds "Because I'm not here to pass judgement, simply protect the innocent."

[Anonymous]

I dunno what Yates problem is but that seems more like a supervillain o_O

Spider-man doesn't hunt down and kill Eddie Brocks sister or brother just because Venom messed with him.

Maybe another supersoldier tries to hunt down the families and she tries to HELP them, and when asked "Why, when our father tried to hurt you?" she responds "Because I'm not here to pass judgement, simply protect the innocent."

Yeah, that seemed a little creepy that it was suggested for a superhero. That's the same terrorist behavior that SR would be trying to stop, I'd imagine.

[y498yates]

Yeah – that's what makes the character more interesting.  She's more like an anti-hero.  Think "La Femme Nikkita" or Martin Blank's character from "Gross Pointe Blank."  They don't think that what they are doing is wrong – at first.

You would see the evolution of the main character from cold-blooded huntress to on the run hunted.  There would be opportunities to reconsider the choices of her life.  Etc. Etc.

Hey, I never promised you a rose garden and war isn't pretty!

[Anonymous]

Yeah – that's what makes the character more interesting.  She's more like an anti-hero.  Think "La Femme Nikkita" or Martin Blank's character from "Gross Pointe Blank."  They don't think that what they are doing is wrong – at first.

You would see the evolution of the main character from cold-blooded huntress to on the run hunted.  There would be opportunities to reconsider the choices of her life.  Etc. Etc.

Hey, I never promised you a rose garden and war isn't pretty!

I liked heros like Batman. He would get the bad guy and not care if lesser bad guys were harmed in the process. So I could be trying to find some big boss, but if I bust into his lair and open-fire on all his goons, who cares?

[Author]

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