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THE INCREDIBOTS

Coopertition

A comic book about a group of school kids who come together to compete in the FIRST Lego League robotics competition

The Incredibots are at the FIRST Lego League robotics competition when another team's robot malfunctions. The Incredibots help the other team fix their robot, demonstrating coopertition.

Slice of LifeAmerican ComicsEnglish14 pages
▸ CAST

CHARACTERS

Maya

protagonist

Maya is the brains behind the team and keeps the team together

Jax

protagonist

Jax is the builder who builds robots

Samuel

protagonist

Samuel is brainy but always very nervous and brings some humour with his nervousness

Kenji

protagonist

Kenji is the software programmer and the brainy guy

Chloe

protagonist

Chloe is helpful, cheerful and always looking to help and bring the team together

Leo

protagonist

Leo is happy go lucky kid always looking to have fun but also serious about competing when it comes to it

Mr. Henderson

protagonist

Mr. Henderson is the coach of The Incredibots team

John

protagonist

lead mechanic

Marcus

protagonist

Strategist

Jada

protagonist

spirit person

Nia

protagonist

Lead coder and team captain

Ms. Ramirez

supporting

Ms. Ramirez is the coach of the opposing robotics team, demonstrating sportsmanship and accepting responsibility for her team's robot malfunction.

PAGE 1

Panel 1:Wide shot of the Oakhaven Middle School gymnasium. Banners for the FIRST Lego League competition hang from the ceiling. Teams are setting up their robots at tables.

Mr. Henderson: Alright Incredibots, let's get our station set up. Remember our strategy, teamwork and focus!

Panel 2:Close up on Samuel. He's nervously fiddling with a wrench.

Samuel: (Sweating) I-I hope everything goes smoothly. What if we lose a wheel again?

Panel 3:Maya pats Samuel on the back, smiling reassuringly.

Maya: Relax, Samuel! We've practiced this a million times. We got this!

Panel 4:Medium shot of Jax holding up the robot. It's a complex-looking Lego creation.

Jax: This year's bot is our best yet. All systems are go!

PAGE 2

Panel 1:Wide shot of the gym. Focus on another team's table, labeled 'Robot Revolution'.

Nia: (Frustrated) It was working perfectly just five minutes ago!

Panel 2:Close up on John, inspecting the robot's motor.

John: The main motor's jammed. I think something's caught inside.

Panel 3:Medium shot of Marcus looking worried.

Marcus: We don't have a spare motor! This could ruin everything.

Panel 4:Jada sighs, her shoulders slumping.

Jada: This is awful. We've worked so hard.

PAGE 3

Panel 1:Close up of Chloe looking towards the Robot Revolution team's table with concern.

Chloe: (Whispering) They look like they're having trouble.

Panel 2:Medium shot of Leo turning to look at the Robot Revolution's table.

Leo: Should we offer to help?

Panel 3:Maya overhears them and walks over.

Maya: What's going on?

Panel 4:Chloe points towards the Robot Revolution's table.

Chloe: Their robot seems to be broken. I think we should help them.

PAGE 4

Panel 1:Mr. Henderson is listening to the conversation.

Mr. Henderson: That's a great idea, team. Remember the spirit of 'coopertition'.

Panel 2:Maya nods in agreement.

Maya: Let's do it. Jax, Kenji, you're with me. Let's see if we can lend a hand.

Panel 3:Jax and Kenji nod and grab their tools.

Jax: On it!

Panel 4:The Incredibots team (Maya, Jax and Kenji) approach the Robot Revolution's table.

Maya: Hi, we're from the Incredibots. We saw you were having some trouble. Can we help?

PAGE 5

Panel 1:Nia looks surprised and hesitant.

Nia: Uh... I don't know. We're kind of rivals...

Panel 2:Marcus nudges Nia.

Marcus: We don't have much of a choice, Nia. We're running out of time.

Panel 3:Nia sighs.

Nia: Okay, fine. It's the motor. We think something's jammed inside.

Panel 4:Close up on Jax examining the robot's motor.

Jax: Let's see... Yeah, it looks like a small Lego piece got lodged in there. I've seen this before.

PAGE 6

Panel 1:Jax carefully uses a small tool to extract the jammed Lego piece.

Jax: Almost got it... Just a little more...

Panel 2:Kenji watches closely, offering advice.

Kenji: Be careful not to damage the gears.

Panel 3:John looks on with anticipation.

John: We really appreciate you guys helping us out.

Panel 4:Close up of Jax holding up the extracted Lego piece.

Jax: Got it! One rogue Lego piece, removed!

PAGE 7

Panel 1:Nia and Marcus look relieved.

Nia: Thank you so much!

Panel 2:The Robot Revolution team works to reassemble the robot.

Marcus: Let's get this thing back together!

Panel 3:Maya smiles at the Robot Revolution team.

Maya: No problem! Good luck in the competition!

Panel 4:The Incredibots team walks back to their station.

PAGE 8

Panel 1:Close up on Samuel, who is no longer sweating as much.

Samuel: Wow, that was really cool of us.

Panel 2:Leo gives Samuel a thumbs up.

Leo: 'Coopertition' in action!

Panel 3:Mr. Henderson smiles proudly.

Mr. Henderson: That's what it's all about, team. Win or lose, it's about helping each other.

Panel 4:The Incredibots team continues preparing their robot.

PAGE 9

Panel 1:The Robot Revolution team is testing their robot. It is moving smoothly.

Nia: Alright! It's working perfectly now.

Panel 2:Marcus claps John on the back.

Marcus: Great job, John!

Panel 3:Jada turns and waves to the Incredibots team.

Jada: Thanks again, Incredibots!

Panel 4:Maya waves back, smiling.

Maya: You're welcome! Good luck!

PAGE 10

Panel 1:Wide shot of the competition floor. Teams are lining up for the first round.

Panel 2:Close up on the Incredibots team in line. They look determined.

Jax: Alright, time to show them what we've got!

Panel 3:Close up on the Robot Revolution team in line as well. They also look ready.

Nia: Let's do this!

Panel 4:Medium shot showing both teams (Incredibots and Robot Revolution) lining up near each other.

PAGE 11

Panel 1:The Incredibots' robot is navigating the course, completing a task.

Kenji: Good, good! Now for the bridge!

Panel 2:The Robot Revolution's robot is also navigating the course, completing a different task.

Marcus: Perfect! Right on target!

Panel 3:Maya watches the Robot Revolution's robot with respect.

Maya: They're really good.

Panel 4:Nia glances over at the Incredibots' robot with a competitive look, but also a hint of gratitude.

Nia: We can beat them.

PAGE 12

Panel 1:The Incredibots' robot is approaching the final challenge.

Jax: Almost there! Just need to grab the artifact!

Panel 2:The Robot Revolution's robot is approaching the final challenge as well.

John: We've got this! Just a little further!

Panel 3:The Incredibots' robot successfully grabs the artifact.

Samuel: Yes! We did it!

Panel 4:The Robot Revolution's robot also successfully grabs the artifact.

Jada: We did it too!

PAGE 13

Panel 1:Wide shot of the competition floor. Both teams are celebrating.

Panel 2:Close up on Maya and Nia shaking hands.

Maya: Great job, Nia!

Panel 3:Nia smiles.

Nia: You too, Maya! It was a good run.

Panel 4:Mr. Henderson is clapping and smiling.

Mr. Henderson: That's what I like to see! Coopertition at its finest!

PAGE 14

Panel 1:Wide shot of the Oakhaven Middle School gymnasium. All the teams are packing up.

Panel 2:The Incredibots team is walking out of the gym, smiling.

Leo: That was so much fun!

Panel 3:Mr. Henderson pats Maya on the back.

Mr. Henderson: You all did a fantastic job today. Not just with the robot, but with helping out Robot Revolution.

Panel 4:Close up on the Incredibots team as they walk out of the school.

Maya: That's what being the Incredibots is all about!

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