October 14th, 2007
"Spider-Man. You actually showed up."
"Why wouldn't I, Stark?"
"Considering what I read--and commented on--in that little blog of yours, I would have thought you had more common sense."
"Yeah. Isn't my blog snazzy?"
How I snuck into Stark Tower--home of Iron Man and the Avenger's Mansion--is actually a funny story. Okay, maybe it's not funny. You tell me.
I knew Stark would have an eye out for me, and security would be chaotic. So walking through the front door and speaking with the receptionist was out of the question. But I did spot a Stark Industries truck heading towards the Tower. And, I tell you, the driver didn't lock the back door. Tsk, tsk. So I jumped in the truck and waited until they unloaded me--I was in a box. Smart, huh?
I didn't tell Tony Stark this, though. I made a really mysterious gesture. "I have my ways, Iron Man."
He laughed. "You continue to surprise me, Spider-Man."
"I'm good at that. Now, tell me about Dr. Ling."
"I don't know who this doctor is, Spider-Man, nor do I have any reason to believe he has accurate information. He did kidnap you, after all."
"Why would he go through all that just to give me false information?"
"I don't know."
"Well, Stark, just because you're part of the Avengers doesn't mean you're off the hook. I'm gonna make sure that a lot of people hear about this little incident!"
"Oh yeah? And how are you planning to do that?"
I repeated, "Isn't my blog snazzy?"
COMMENTS:
(subj:none)
Spider-Man, be careful. Iron Man is more powerful and influential than this Dr. Ling guy. Don't make enemies with the wrong people. Take Stark's word for it! He's a good guy!
--John-nay Storm
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--Tony Stark
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(subj:Dr. Ling)
I did a background check on this Ling guy, webhead. Not the most sane person in the room. Stark actually had him fired--he personally saw to it. I think you were set up by this paranoid guy. Maybe he was looking for revenge?
--Luke Cage
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(subj:RE:Dr. Ling)
Aw man! I hate it when the criminally insane mess with me! I'll have to find this guy and get the real story. (Remind me what the cops do again?)
--Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man