Stan Lee Presents: The Condor

Ladies and gentlemen, we'd like to welcome you

to the West Coast Regional Championships.

We've got quite a lineup today,

with some of the greatest skateboarders in America,

all competing for a spot in the semifinals.

And Z-Man hits the boards and moves into first place!

Reuben!

Oh. Hey, Sammi.

What were you doing?

Just screwing with his game.

That dude's such a poser.

That's still no reason to...

Hey, uh, I got to go, huh?

Hasta luego.

You avoiding us, Reuben?

Ha ha! Chato... ha ha.

No, I'd never do that, homes.

Of course you wouldn't, muchacho.

We've nominated you for membership in our little club.

Back off, Chato!

You okay, cous?

Yeah, of course I'm okay, Tony.

Uh, these guys are my friends,

my neighbors.

Some friends you've got there.

Hey, I got no fight with you, Valdez,

but your cous here lives in our hood.

So what?

We're only concerned with his safety, homes.

It's not so safe to be a loner.

Reuben's not your homey,

and I don't want you bothering him anymore,

¿comprende?

Tony, they're starting.

Your match, dude! Hurry!

Cool. I'm through here.

Heh. Hey, uh...

Hey, Tony, wait up!

It ain't over, pato!

Hi, there, Sammi. ¿Qué pasa?

I saw you out there, Tony.

Feeling all macho now? Grrr!

Oh, that was nothing.

Hey, check out my board, the deck's all banged up.

Yeah. I kind of noticed.

So how about a new deck, Sammi, huh?

I think I can hook you up.

Here. Try this one.

See this?

I've reshaped the deck for maximum wind flow,

then jiggered the trucks, for these new urethane wheels I designed,

- which should provide smoother turning. - Okay, I get it. You're a genius.

Hola, Tony, Sammi.

Mama. Papa. Didn't know you were coming.

Antonio, you seemed so excited en la mañana,

we wanted to see.

So this is what you quit college for?

Jorge, we're here to root for Antonio,

not to lecture him.

Esto es importante.

Gracias, Mama.

Yes, important. Yes, yes.

This is all fine for right now.

But what about your future?

I was hoping you would one day join us

in our research, like Sammi has.

Papa, I just don't have the same interest in science and robotics

as you do. It bores me.

Our research helps a lot of people.

Yeah, that's great. But I just want to ride my board.

And whether you get it or not,

this is what I care about.

Next up is the winner

of the West Coast Regionals two years in a row:

Tony Valdez!

Okay, look, I really got to go.

Antonio, before you go,

I want you to have this.

This has been in la familia for many generations.

It has always brought us luck.

Your condor necklace.

Gracias, Mama.

Te quiero, mi Antonio.

Go and win. We'll talk more later.

No doubt.

Love you guys, too.

Let's go, Jorge.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Southern California's own Tony Valdez!

Go! Go! Go, Tony!

I have to admit,

our Antonio seems to be very good

at this roller skate boarding.

Sí, he's very good.

I just worry about his future.

This self-indulgent attitude of his

is not good.

I know, but he's young.

He's never had to struggle for anything.

Sometimes I worry we made things too easy for him.

Ha ha!

Ah, George, Maria.

I had the hardest time tracking you two down.

Wow!

That is amazing!

Nigel, that's my Antonio.

I never would have imagined

that skateboarders are such wonderful athletes.

Why are you here, Nigel?

I've been contacted by some people

that are very interested in our research.

I wanted to see if I could convince you

to speed up your tests, George.

Valtek Robotics is committed

to not taking short cuts in testing.

If we are to help people and not harm them,

we have to make sure we are very thorough.

Now, if you don't mind,

I'm watching my son grinding some copes.

George, I really need you...

¿Qué?

Mr. Valdez?

Yes?

I have some important information

regarding your business partner.

Really?

You'll want to examine a folder

that I've uploaded to your company computer.

Okay. I'll be right there.

Something important has come up.

I have to leave.

Now? But Antonio's turn is almost finished.

It can't wait.

I'm sure Tony and Sammi can drive you back.

We'll talk later.

I hope so, George.

I'd really like the opportunity

to change your mind.

Adios.

Woo-ha-ha-hoo!

And Tony Valdez moves easily

into first place.

You did it! All right!

Was there ever any doubt?

Tony, you're the... Best, dude!

Tony Valdez, for the third straight year,

you've won the prelims for the Southland's best skater.

What are you gonna do now?

I'm going to GA Sports on Third and Main

for SoCal's best skateboarding gear.

Hee hee hee hee! Hee hee hee hee!

And cut. That was great, Tony.

I'll see you tomorrow at the finals, huh?

Tony Valdez.

I've had my eye on you,

and I like what I've seen so far.

Woo-hoo! Tony! Whoa!

Mmm.

Love your moves.

Got any others?

Uh, who are you?

Valeria,

and I publish the biggest extreme sports magazine around.

I've decided to make you a superstar.

I'll pick you up for dinner,

and we can discuss it over breakfast.

Muy pretido.

And Dad said I was wasting my time as a skateboarder.

Ha ha ha ha!

Lower your flag, Valdez.

Tomorrow you're going down.

That championship and that fine lady's gonna be all mine.

You heard her. I'm a superstar.

Ha ha! Yeah, right.

This is exciting.

We can talk all about it

as you and Sammi drive me back to work.

That's cool. Come on, let's go.

Caray!

He knew these weren't ready to test on humans!

What was he thinking?

What was who thinking?

Antonio!

I'm so sorry I had to leave early.

Did you win?

Shh! Was there ever any doubt?

I'm the best there is.

Ah, you should have seen him.

Magnifico!

Maria, we have to talk... alone.

No problem, Mr. V, Mrs. V.

I'll show Tony what I'm working on.

Take good care of him, Samantha.

I always do.

Come on, Champion of the World.

Uh, This should be real exciting.

What is the matter, Jorge?

We have a problem, Maria,

muy grande.

We're focusing our efforts on nanotechnology,