Page 1
Panel 1 A teenager is sitting at a computer, watching
YouTube
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
I still haven't gotten a handle on
the whole teenager thing...
Panel 2 Zoom in, the video is of four teenage boys
surrounding a girl who has passed out. They are at a party
and obviously alcohol is involved
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
Or the whole high school thing.
Panel 3 The video as one of the boys kneels down beside
her
JACK
Come on, she's wasted.
TOM
She was easy to begin with, now
she's even easier
PETER
I don't know about this guys...
BLAKE
Don't be a $^& ing pussy! You get
first go at her. She deserves it
anyways, just lying around like
that...
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
I do know one thing though.
Panel 4 The views counter in the 14,000 view range. There
are some comments: "What do you expect when you dress like
that?" "She's drunk, f-k the sh!t out of her!" "Stupid
slut!" "Awesome ROFL!"
PETER
(off panel)
Yeah, just like that...
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
I've seen supervillains less cruel
than my fellow teenagers.
Page 2
Panel 1 McDuffie High School, another day for Conner
Kent, high school student. Conner approaches the doors.
He's wearing jeans, a flannel shirt over a plain white
t-shirt, and sneakers. He has a backpack slung over his
shoulder.
Caption McDuffie High School, Queens, NY
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
I mean, I should know. I'm around
normal teenagers everyday for eight
hours as their "peer".
Panel 2 Conner walks through the halls. Different
students are talking
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
I should have left this place long
ago; but Tim says it's best that I
stay. Says it will help me know how
it is to be normal.
STUDENT 1
Did you see the Mets game last
night?
STUDENT 2
Did we actually win for once?
STUDENT ATHLETE 1
Freaking nerd won't even give me
his homework.
STUDENT ATHLETE 2
Well, you should be doing your own
work! You know coach will suspend
you if you keep trying to get
others to do your work.
STUDENT ATHLETE 1
Who cares! I got it made.
Panel 3 Conner sighs
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
I think The Culling was less
savage.
Panel 4 Conner is startled by a commotion nearby
TAMMY
(off panel)
Back away, slut!
Panel 5 Conner turns and sees a bunch of girls picking on
a blond girl. She has books huddled to her chest and she
is sitting on the floor next to a locker.
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
What's going on?
Page 3
Panel 1 Tammy and her minions stare down at their victim,
who some readers might realize as the girl in the YouTube
video. Her name is Becky.
TAMMY
You heard me, slut! You lie about
my boyfriend to the police, and you
dare come near me!
BECKY
B-but this is my locker, and I
didn't lie.
TAMMY
I saw the way you were dressed, you
were just asking for it.
Panel 2 Conner approaches
CONNER KENT
Is something the matter?
TAMMY
Oh look, it's the hot geek.
CONNER KENT
Excuse me, but what did she do to
you?
Panel 3 Tammy looks haughty
TAMMY
This lying bitch is making trouble
for Blake and the football team. I
was trying to send a message.
Panel 4 Conner glares are her
CONNER KENT
By beating her up? By treating her
like dirt? You disgust me.
TAMMY
Don't you dare treat me like her!
Do you know what she-
Panel 5 Bell rings
Page 4
Panel 1 Kids start leaving for class.
Panel 2 Conner and Becky are alone in the hall.
Panel 3 Same panel
CONNER KENT
Are you okay?
Panel 4 Becky looks up
BECKY
No
Panel 5 She's weeping
BECKY
It's not my fault. I didn't ask to
be raped! I didn't ask for them to
videotape it! I just wanted to have
fun at the party.
Panel 6 Conner looks confused.
CONNER KENT
Slow down, what are you talking
about?
Page 5
Panel 1 Becky looks up at him, tears making her makeup
run
BECKY
You mean you haven't seen the video
online?
CONNER KENT
I'm not the best at computers.
BECKY
Oh right, you're from Kansas or
someplace where cows are...
Panel 2 Flashback, Becky arrives at the party. It's at a
mansion in Manhattan.
BECKY
(narrating)
There was this party a few weeks
back for the football team, just
before Homecoming
Panel 3 All the cool kids are inside. Lots of food,
drink, etc.
BECKY
(narrating)
It was at Blake's place. You know,
Mr. Golden Boy Captain of the team.
I just came out in support since
they were playing Infantino High.
Panel 4 She's dancing, drinking
BECKY
(narrating)
I was having a great time. There
was alcohol, but I avoided it. I
know what it could do.
Page 6
Panel 1 She's talking to Peter.
BECKY
(narrating)
Met this guy, one of Blake's
friends. I always had a crush on
him. He was nice, interested.
Panel 2 Tom, one of her other rapists, slips something
into her drink.
BECKY
(narrating)
I think someone slipped something
into my drink.
Panel 3 Becky's point of view. Her rapists are leering
over her.
BECKY
(narrating)
I couldn't move, couldn't scream.
Then they decided to have "fun with
me."
Panel 4 POV of a camera phone recording the boys huddled
over her
BECKY
(narrating)
They decided to record it, so they
could remember
Page 7
Panel 1 Back in the present, Becky is weeping in the hall
as Conner sat next to her.
BECKY
They uploaded the video to YouTube
so the whole school could see it.
CONNER KENT
Didn't you go to the police?
BECKY
Yeah, and since then the entire
school has been trying to attack me
for revealing the truth about their
football stars.
Panel 2
CONNER KENT
And Tammy is defending her
boyfriend.
BECKY
She wasn't even there; she was
doing community service for a
speeding ticket.
CONNER KENT
That's wrong; you're the victim
here!
BECKY
Doesn't help when your rapist has
more influence than you. Plus the
school has too much vested in the
team. They want to win the
championship.
Panel 3 Conner stands and holds his hand out.
CONNER KENT
Come on.
BECKY
Huh?
CONNER KENT
We're going to talk to the
principal.
Panel 4 The door to the principal's office.
CONNER KENT
(from inside)
What do you mean you're not going
to help Becky?
Page 8
Panel 1 Inside the office. The unsympathetic principal is
being confronted by Conner as Becky sits in a chair.
PRINCIPAL
I cannot meddle with an ongoing
investigation...
CONNER KENT
This is victim intimidation. It's
illegal! You got to stop people
from harassing her.
PRINCIPAL
Like she's harassing Blake with
false allegations!
Panel 2 Becky stands
BECKY
THEY ARE NOT FALSE! The rape kit
came back positive! The video is
out there as evidence!
Panel 3 The principal sneers at her
PRINCIPAL
Well if you didn't dress like
that...
Page 9
Panel 1 Conner grabs the principal by the shirt.
CONNER KENT
How one dresses does not mean you
can have your way with her! You're
an adult, you should be better than
that!
Panel 2 The principal glares at Conner.
PRINCIPAL
Perhaps, Mister Kent, you and Becky
should report to the guidance
counsular before I suspend you
both!
Panel 3 Conner drops the principal into his chair.
CONNER KENT
If it means talking to an actual
adult, sure.
Panel 4 He and Becky leave as the principal looks
flustered
Panel 5 Conner and Becky sit in Mr. Levine's office.
MR. LEVINE
That was very brave of you, Conner.
Foolish, but brave.
Page 10
Panel 1 Conner looks pissed.
CONNER KENT
The principal should know better.
He's blaming the victim. We all
know Becky was raped; why aren't
these football players suspended or
expelled? Why isn't the school
protecting Becky? Why aren't we
having an assembly about this?
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
They have assemblies about almost
everything else; why not this?
Panel 2 Mr. Levine looks sad and frustrated.
MR. LEVINE
I agree completely, Conner; but I'm
afraid we won't be listened to.
CONNER KENT
WHY?!
MR. LEVINE
Blake's father donated a lot of
money to the football program, and
he has enough sway to influence the
principal. When even this school is
desperate for funding; it's going
to cater to the whims of donors.
CONNER KENT
That's not fair!
Panel 3 Mr. Levine looks even more sad.
MR. LEVINE
I know. And what's worse, this
entire country seems to have a
habit of blaming the victim. They
will resort to any excuse to let a
popular person who raped a girl, or
boy, get away. It's disgusting and
shameful. They will blame the
victim's choice of clothing, their
actions. But they will give a pass
to the fact that their "golden boy"
RAPED someone. Sometimes the only
thing we can do is let things take
its course.
Panel 4 Conner looks unsatisfied with the answer.
CONNER KENT
Still not fair, or just.
MR. LEVINE
I know that! But you and I seem to
be the only two who seem to get
that in this school. Let's hope the
justice system agrees with us.
Panel 5 Becky, looking frustrated, peeps up
BECKY
Excuse me, may I use the restroom?
MR. LEVINE
Sure.
Panel 6 Becky leaves.
Page 11
Panel 1 Mr. Levine turns back to Conner
MR. LEVINE
Conner, I know you haven't had the
easiest time here-
CONNER KENT
I know-
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
Understatement of the year!
MR. LEVINE
But I want to say how proud I am of
you; standing up for Becky. Right
now, she needs a friend that
supports her. Now, go back to
class; you've missed enough
already.
Panel 2 Conner is back in class. He is looking at Becky's
empty chair.
Caption Math
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
Odd, she should be back by now.
TEACHER
Now, factor out the polynomial like
so.
Panel 3 Same position, different class
Caption History
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
Not back either
TEACHER
And the Crusades murdered thousands
of innocents Jews, Muslims AND
Christians...
Panel 4 Same position, different class.
Caption English
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
Something's not right.
TEACHER
And Whitman wrote-
Panel 5 Conner raises his hand
CONNER KENT
May I go to the bathroom?
TEACHER
Yes, Mister Kent.
Panel 6 Conner leaves
TEACHER
(off panel)
And note, class, how Mister Kent
used the appropriate preposition
Page 12
Panel 1 Conner rushes to the girl's bathroom
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
Something's wrong, I know it.
Panel 2 Conner bashes down the door.
Panel 3 Conner stares in horror. We only see Becky's arm.
But there is blood.
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
NO! Becky...you didn't have to do
that.
Page 13
Panel 1 The yacht belonging to the Teen Titans. Conner is
sitting by the pool and is being comforted by Tim (wearing
polo shirt, jeans, shades) and Cassie (tank top, shorts,
barefoot)
Caption Pier 26, New York City
CONNER KENT
Thankfully, she had just done it a
period earlier; before that she
just locked herself in a stall and
had a breakdown. But when the
ambulance came...everyone was
blaming her. They didn't care she
was a victim.
Panel 2 Tim looks pissed
TIM DRAKE
Disgusting. To treat a rape victim
like that...
Panel 3 Cassie looks even more angry.
CASSIE SANDSMARK
And it seems to be the kneejerk
reaction. Worse, it's those in
power who keep encouraging this
behavior.
Panel 4 Conner looks enraged
CONNER KENT
I got to do something! If I can get
one of her rapists to admit it to
the police and turn on the
others...
Panel 5 Conner suddenly grins evilly
CONNER KENT
That's it.
Page 14
Panel 1 He flies off towards his room. Tim and Cassie
follow.
CASSIE SANDSMARK
What are you thinking, Kon?
Panel 2 Superboy's room on ship. Conner is going through
his closet.
TIM DRAKE
You honestly think putting on your
Superboy outfit, in all its Tron
glory, will intimidate them?
Panel 3 Conner takes out a black shirt with a red
S-shield
CONNER KENT
Then it's time for a new look.
Panel 4 Conner takes off his present shirt
CASSIE SANDSMARK
Not that I mind you giving me a
peep show, but what do you have in
mind.
Panel 5 Flashback, Becky talking to Peter as Tom roofies
her drink
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
Becky had a crush on a boy, Peter,
who ended up being one of her
rapists. When I asked around at
school, seemed the crush was
mutual.
Panel 6 The video, the other three rapists peer
pressuring Peter into raping Becky
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
And he looked like he didn't want
to go through with the rape until
his friends pressured him into it.
Page 15
Panel 1 Superboy's shadow looms over Tim and Cassie
TIM DRAKE
So, you're going to talk to him?
SUPERBOY
(off panel)
Well, I might teach him a bit of a
lesson first.
CASSIE SANDSMARK
Have to say, Conner...
Panel 2 Superboy is in his new outfit (the Johns Teen
Titans run outfit)
CASSIE SANDSMARK
(off panel)
I do like the new look.
SUPERBOY
Not what I thought I would hear...
Panel 3 Cassie stands in front of Superboy
CASSIE SANDSMARK
Just teach the bastard the error of
his ways. You think you're angry?
Look at it from my position. If I
was the one doing this, there would
be nothing left of the slime.
Panel 4 Superboy flies off.
SUPERBOY
This isn't about revenge, Cass.
Page 16
Panel 1 Peter is walking down the street, taking out his
car keys.
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
It's about justice.
Panel 2 Peter is startled, as his fancy ride is now a
cube.
Panel 3 Superboy's shadow is behind him...
SUPERBOY
(off panel)
Peter "The Rock" Fiori?
Panel 4 A frightened Peter sees Superboy, floating a few
inches off the ground. Superboy's face is in shadow, so
all Peter sees is his glowing red eyes.
SUPERBOY
I am here to bring justice for
Becky.
Panel 5 Peter runs
Panel 6 Peter runs smack into Superboy's chest.
SUPERBOY
You can't run, not anymore.
Page 17
Panel 1 Superboy punches Peter, sending the football
player flying.
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
Holding back from going full
strength on him. Taking all my self
control to not rip him apart.
Panel 2 Peter tries to run but Superboy grabs his arm.
Panel 3 Superboy twists Peter's arm behind his back
SUPERBOY
Feel that pain; that doesn't even
begin to cover what you gave Becky.
Panel 4 Superboy throws Peter into a bunch of garbage
cans.
Panel 5 Peter struggles to stand.
PETER
Please! Stop!
Panel 6 Superboy grabs him
SUPERBOY
Why didn't you do that when she
said those words? You can hear her
say them on the video.
Page 18
Panel 1 Superboy flies high into the sky, Peter screams
Panel 2 Peter looks terrified as Superboy glares down at
him
PETER
Please! Put me down! Why are you
doing this!
Panel 3 Superboy looks at him with contempt
SUPERBOY
So you could feel as powerless as
she did. And to give you one
chance.
PETER
Chance?
SUPERBOY
Hand yourself over to the police,
confess. Turn your friends in too.
I know they forced you into raping
Becky; but you are just as guilty
as they are.
Panel 4 Peter looks sad and ashamed
PETER
I should never have listened to
them...
SUPERBOY
But you did.
Panel 5 Peter hangs his head
PETER
I will do what you say...
Page 19
Panel 1 Superboy drops Peter off at the local police
station
SUPERBOY
Go in there, and confess.
PETER
How will you know that I actually
do what I promised.
SUPERBOY
I know that your guilt is eating
you up...
Panel 2 Superboy flies off.
SUPERBOY
Plus, my superhearing will make
sure you do.
Panel 3 Superboy hovers over Manhattan
PETER
(in the station)
I want to confess to the rape of
Becky O'Neil...
Panel 4 Superboy flies off
PETER
(in the station)
And these are the other guys who
did it.
Page 20
Panel 1 Conner watches as the other rapists, still in
their football gear, are arrested
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
The other three were rounded up by
the police soon afterwards. They
looked shocked, like their
popularity and money would protect
them.
Panel 2 The principal is arrested as well as Conner and
other students watch.
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
The principal was arrested as well
for trying to cover up the rape and
for victim harassment.
Panel 3 Mr. Levine sits in the principal's office as
Conner brings in boxes.
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
Mr. Levine became the temporary
principal while the school looked
for a new one.
Panel 4 School Assembly; Conner in the foreground. Mr.
Levine is at the podium
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
He immediatly held an assembly, and
he practically ripped everyone a
new one for their behavior.
Panel 5 Conner sees Tammy and others looking guilty.
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
I think they got the message.
Page 21
Panel 1 The trial, Peter testifies.
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
Peter held to his promise, and his
testimony was very important to the
case. In it, he apologized to
Becky; saying he could not take
back his actions, but this is his
attempt to try to atone. He also
decried all the people who blamed
and bullied her.
Panel 2 Peter's co-defendents glare at him.
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
His "friends" were obviously
pissed; but they thought they would
be protected against being held
accountable.
Panel 3 Becky testifies, the judge screams at the defense
attorney.
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
Becky got out of the hospital in
time to testify as well. The judge
was pissed enough at the high
powered, overpriced defense
attorney to hold him in contempt of
court for trying to blame the
victim. "This is not
Steubenville!", the judge's
admonishment, was a headline in
almost every newspaper in New York.
Panel 4 Becky hugs her lawyer. The rapists are taken away
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
In the end, Becky got her justice.
Peter got a better plea deal than
his friends; but he will forever be
stained by his crime.
Page 22
Panel 1 Outside the courthouse, Conner waits on the
stairs.
Panel 2 Becky comes down the stairs.
Panel 3 She sees him.
Panel 4 She runs down the stairs.
Panel 5 She hugs Conner
BECKY
Thank you for being there for me.
CONNER KENT
Just being a friend.
BECKY
That's what I really needed during
all this.
SUPERBOY
(narrating)
Hopefully, one day no girl or woman
will have to deal with what Becky
went through. Until then, I'll
protect them; but more importantly,
I will listen to them.
END