“Strange Company”
Creative Team:
Chuck Dixon – Writer
Tom Lyle- Penciller
Bob Smith – Inker
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Robin, Shiva and Clyde intercept the arrival of the plane containing the plague. Robin's selfless motivation [he just want to stop the plague] is at odds with the others. Clyde wants revenge, while Lady Shiva is along mostly for sport [she's a homicidal maniac]. We feel Tim's loneliness in this situation. Once they arrive in Hong Kong, Lady Shiva took it upon herself to teach Robin. Once again, Tim chooses a non-violent weapon, a collapsible Bo staff (“It collapses to fit under my cape”). Shiva mocks him for being so naïve. Tim's still holding on to his ideals (“I'm not looking for lethal”) but got whupped good by Shiva. The way Shiva sees it, only a fool fights with anger (the opposite viewpoint of Clyde). I guess Robin is confused which opinion is the best. At this point, I really do become more interested in what makes Tim tick rather than the plot itself, which is basic action-thriller stuff. Anyway, Tim tricks King Snake's security advisor by phone to give him the details concerning his building (using a pinched nose and a British accent. Cool.) On another training session with Shiva, Robin managed a good hit by distracting her with a whistle built into his bo staff. “So, the little bird has found his song”, said Shiva. An applause is in order! Once again Tim demonstrates his thoroughness and problem-solving skills. Well done, that boy. To be concluded next issue!
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