NEGATIVE ONE: Comic synopses: Weaver

Title Synopsis

0048 weaver #1: enemy First appearance of Weaver and the Mysterious Man. Weaver--who doesn't have a name as such--finds himself floundering in a pond with no memories. Disoriented, he makes his way to the edge of the water, decides to take a nap to clear his head, and awakes to find himself captured by a mysterious stranger who took his sword and locked him in a birdcage.

0054 weaver #2: civilized Weaver becomes irate in his cage and struggles for a way to show his captor that he is civilized. He objects to having nowhere to go to the bathroom, so he does his business in the food tray, trying to communicate with the mysterious man. Eventually the man tries to talk to him and he learns a few simple words for food, and then he gets a real treat: A television remote control.

0062 weaver #3: my favorite channel Weaver discovers the human world through the magic of television. He attempts to learn words and mostly finds himself lost in the programs but interested all the same. When he comes upon a show that features "adult" images, he decides the "filth" channel is his favorite.

0070 weaver #4: attention-getting words Through the power of closed-captioning, Weaver discovers he can read a little bit. He uses some of the words he's learned to demand the right to take a bath, and his jailer throws his cage in the bathroom. There, he cleans himself under the faucet and tries to fly up to the shower curtain rod to take a nap, but disturbingly he realizes he hasn't opened his wings in weeks and thus can no longer fly. He is understandably enraged at this.

0078 weaver #5: reaching for the sky Determined to regain his ability to fly, Weaver does stretching exercises in his cage as much as possible, and every time he's released into the bathroom to take his shower, he attempts flying. This time he finally succeeds for a short distance and hangs on the shower curtain rod. He's more determined than ever.

0086 weaver #6: nothing to laugh about Weaver decides to use his newfound "filth" words to leave disgusting written messages for his jailer. He makes a sarcastic comment, and while the captor does not appreciate it, he is impressed with Weaver's speech and decides to try to teach him language on purpose.

0094 weaver #7: overheard Weaver meets a new human for the first time--the Mysterious Man's nephew, who is surprised by Weaver's intelligence and challenges his uncle on why he would keep him in a cage. Weaver overhears a conversation between the two of them that reveals that he is a prisoner because the Mysterious Man thinks he would attack him if he was free and had access to his sword. The conversation reveals where his sword is hidden. Weaver is pleased by his new knowledge--and happy that the nephew apparently believes he should be free.

0102 weaver #8: what's right The Mysterious Man's nephew tells Weaver he thinks it's wrong of his uncle to keep Weaver in a cage, but he is unwilling to let Weaver out on the grounds that he's not in charge of the situation. Weaver expresses his frustration at being considered anyone's pet or property.

0110 weaver #9: escape After the Mysterious Man's nephew leaves without freeing him, Weaver despairs that he will never be released. After experiencing very strong urges to be outside again, Weaver begins to think about how he can outsmart his jailer and free himself.

0118 weaver #10: weapon Weaver has concocted an escape plan, using his resourceful mind, reading ability, and determination to figure out a way to reclaim his sword and escape his cage. His escape is successful in this issue.

0126 weaver #11: a piece of sky Weaver enjoys his first taste of freedom, philosophizes a bit about flying, and begins to identify what qualities he will require in the place he chooses for a territory of his own.

0134 weaver #12: others like me Weaver continues his search for a territory and reflects on what he wants in a companion.

0142 weaver #13: symbol Weaver combats boredom by reading a discarded magazine, and ponders the meaning and intended use of his sword.

0150 weaver #14: the edge of the earth Discontent, Weaver searches for a territory that feels like home for him. Eventually he comes to a forest near the beach which he is strangely drawn to. He decides he will give it a chance and see if it proves itself to him as a worthy home.

0158 weaver #15: like the moon Weaver finds that a pond in the area he's been living in shines with a rather unearthly light. After deciding this shining lake is the closest thing to the moon on Earth, he decides he's found his new home.

0172 weaver #16: this is enough Weaver follows a bat to its home and is comforted by its similarity to him, and he reflects on his happiness about his home. The only thing he feels he is missing is someone to discuss Nature with, but he is sure that just Nature is enough for him if having a conversation partner would mean risking being captured again.

0188 weaver #17: giving thanks In this historic issue, Weaver sees what he thinks at first is an invader . . . but it turns out to be Dax. Curious, he observes the stranger hunting, is impressed at his reflexes, and then is bowled over by the display of Dax's praying over his kill. Weaver finds this familiar and wishes to give thanks too, and reveals himself. The two exchange their first words, and Weaver is--while still unsure--deliriously excited at the prospect of possibly having someone to talk to who has a lot in common with him.

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Title	Synopsis
0048 weaver #1: enemy	First appearance of Weaver and the Mysterious Man. Weaver--who doesn't have a name as such--finds himself floundering in a pond with no memories. Disoriented, he makes his way to the edge of the water, decides to take a nap to clear his head, and awakes to find himself captured by a mysterious stranger who took his sword and locked him in a birdcage.
0054 weaver #2: civilized	Weaver becomes irate in his cage and struggles for a way to show his captor that he is civilized. He objects to having nowhere to go to the bathroom, so he does his business in the food tray, trying to communicate with the mysterious man. Eventually the man tries to talk to him and he learns a few simple words for food, and then he gets a real treat: A television remote control.
0062 weaver #3: my favorite channel	Weaver discovers the human world through the magic of television. He attempts to learn words and mostly finds himself lost in the programs but interested all the same. When he comes upon a show that features "adult" images, he decides the "filth" channel is his favorite.
0070 weaver #4: attention-getting words	Through the power of closed-captioning, Weaver discovers he can read a little bit. He uses some of the words he's learned to demand the right to take a bath, and his jailer throws his cage in the bathroom. There, he cleans himself under the faucet and tries to fly up to the shower curtain rod to take a nap, but disturbingly he realizes he hasn't opened his wings in weeks and thus can no longer fly. He is understandably enraged at this.
0078 weaver #5: reaching for the sky	Determined to regain his ability to fly, Weaver does stretching exercises in his cage as much as possible, and every time he's released into the bathroom to take his shower, he attempts flying. This time he finally succeeds for a short distance and hangs on the shower curtain rod. He's more determined than ever.
0086 weaver #6: nothing to laugh about	Weaver decides to use his newfound "filth" words to leave disgusting written messages for his jailer. He makes a sarcastic comment, and while the captor does not appreciate it, he is impressed with Weaver's speech and decides to try to teach him language on purpose.
0094 weaver #7: overheard	Weaver meets a new human for the first time--the Mysterious Man's nephew, who is surprised by Weaver's intelligence and challenges his uncle on why he would keep him in a cage. Weaver overhears a conversation between the two of them that reveals that he is a prisoner because the Mysterious Man thinks he would attack him if he was free and had access to his sword. The conversation reveals where his sword is hidden. Weaver is pleased by his new knowledge--and happy that the nephew apparently believes he should be free.
0102 weaver #8: what's right	The Mysterious Man's nephew tells Weaver he thinks it's wrong of his uncle to keep Weaver in a cage, but he is unwilling to let Weaver out on the grounds that he's not in charge of the situation. Weaver expresses his frustration at being considered anyone's pet or property.
0110 weaver #9: escape	After the Mysterious Man's nephew leaves without freeing him, Weaver despairs that he will never be released. After experiencing very strong urges to be outside again, Weaver begins to think about how he can outsmart his jailer and free himself.
0118 weaver #10: weapon	Weaver has concocted an escape plan, using his resourceful mind, reading ability, and determination to figure out a way to reclaim his sword and escape his cage. His escape is successful in this issue.
0126 weaver #11: a piece of sky	Weaver enjoys his first taste of freedom, philosophizes a bit about flying, and begins to identify what qualities he will require in the place he chooses for a territory of his own.
0134 weaver #12: others like me	Weaver continues his search for a territory and reflects on what he wants in a companion.
0142 weaver #13: symbol	Weaver combats boredom by reading a discarded magazine, and ponders the meaning and intended use of his sword.
0150 weaver #14: the edge of the earth	Discontent, Weaver searches for a territory that feels like home for him. Eventually he comes to a forest near the beach which he is strangely drawn to. He decides he will give it a chance and see if it proves itself to him as a worthy home.
0158 weaver #15: like the moon	Weaver finds that a pond in the area he's been living in shines with a rather unearthly light. After deciding this shining lake is the closest thing to the moon on Earth, he decides he's found his new home.
0172 weaver #16: this is enough	Weaver follows a bat to its home and is comforted by its similarity to him, and he reflects on his happiness about his home. The only thing he feels he is missing is someone to discuss Nature with, but he is sure that just Nature is enough for him if having a conversation partner would mean risking being captured again.
0188 weaver #17: giving thanks	In this historic issue, Weaver sees what he thinks at first is an invader . . . but it turns out to be Dax. Curious, he observes the stranger hunting, is impressed at his reflexes, and then is bowled over by the display of Dax's praying over his kill. Weaver finds this familiar and wishes to give thanks too, and reveals himself. The two exchange their first words, and Weaver is--while still unsure--deliriously excited at the prospect of possibly having someone to talk to who has a lot in common with him.