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'''Subplot Lad''' appeared suddenly in the middle of a ''[[Limp-Asparagus Lad (series)|Limp-Asparagus Lad]]'' storyline to set up [[Chris Melwizcht]]'s plot with [[Exclamation!Master!]]. He stayed around to exposit and set up further plots.
 
'''Subplot Lad''' appeared suddenly in the middle of a ''[[Limp-Asparagus Lad (series)|Limp-Asparagus Lad]]'' storyline to set up [[Chris Melwizcht]]'s plot with [[Exclamation!Master!]]. He stayed around to exposit and set up further plots.
  
During ''[[Flame Wars IV]]'', he died alongside many other LNHers, due to a brain tumor induced by [[OMAR]]'s trollification power. But during ''[[Flame Wars Final]]'', he returned unexpectedly as '''Plot Hook Lad''', bringing in a new plotline and setting up the possibility of tie-in issues! ...which never really happened, as ''FWF'' was left an unfinished work. His resurrection, too, is a dangling hook for future plots!
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During ''[[Flame Wars IV]]'', he died alongside many other LNHers, due to a brain tumor induced by [[OMAR]]'s trollification power. But during ''[[Flame Wars Final]]'', he returned unexpectedly as '''Plot Hook Lad''', bringing in a new plotline and setting up the possibility of tie-in issues! ...which never really happened, as ''FWF'' was left an unfinished work.  
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Even so, he rejoined the [[LNH (Classic Team)|Legion]] and worked thru the difficulties of having died.
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He's implied that some future version of [[Masterplan Lad]] will be involved in his resurrection.
  
 
== Personality ==
 
== Personality ==
  
Originally, somewhat snarky. Post-resurrection, seems to have gotten some level of confidence and poise.
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Originally, somewhat snarky. Post-resurrection, seems to have gotten some level of confidence and poise, but still has some of his youthful awkwardness.
  
 
== Powers and Abilities ==
 
== Powers and Abilities ==
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A young Latino man.
 
A young Latino man.
  
Costume never described as Subplot Lad. As Plot Hook Lad, wears a white spandex bodysuit with silver bracers and boots, twin fishing rods crossed over his back, and a golden chest symbol with a silver fishing hook on it.
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Costume never described as Subplot Lad. As Plot Hook Lad, wears a white trenchcoat with shimmery silver trim over a white spandex bodysuit with silver boots, a silver belt with a gold buckle, and a gold, shield-shaped chest emblem with a silver fishing hook on it.
  
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==
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* [[Limp-Asparagus Lad (series)|Limp-Asparagus Lad]] #9, 11, 12, 17, 19, 20, 33
 
* [[Limp-Asparagus Lad (series)|Limp-Asparagus Lad]] #9, 11, 12, 17, 19, 20, 33
 
* [[Flame Wars Final]] First Phase #5, Second Phase #1
 
* [[Flame Wars Final]] First Phase #5, Second Phase #1
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* Return of [[Just Another Multi-Writer Cascade That Will Probably Never Have an Ending]].GEKIJOBAN
  
 
[[Category:Classic LNH Members]]
 
[[Category:Classic LNH Members]]
 
[[Category:Characters Created by Saxon Brenton]]
 
[[Category:Characters Created by Saxon Brenton]]

Revision as of 18:30, 22 November 2019

Plot Hook Lad is a net.hero created by Saxon Brenton.
Alter Ego: Emanuel "Manie" Ladd
Aliases: Subplot Lad
Primary Writer: Saxon Brenton, Drew Perron
Status: Member of the LNH (Classic Team)
Usability: Not Reserved

History

Subplot Lad appeared suddenly in the middle of a Limp-Asparagus Lad storyline to set up Chris Melwizcht's plot with Exclamation!Master!. He stayed around to exposit and set up further plots.

During Flame Wars IV, he died alongside many other LNHers, due to a brain tumor induced by OMAR's trollification power. But during Flame Wars Final, he returned unexpectedly as Plot Hook Lad, bringing in a new plotline and setting up the possibility of tie-in issues! ...which never really happened, as FWF was left an unfinished work.

Even so, he rejoined the Legion and worked thru the difficulties of having died.

He's implied that some future version of Masterplan Lad will be involved in his resurrection.

Personality

Originally, somewhat snarky. Post-resurrection, seems to have gotten some level of confidence and poise, but still has some of his youthful awkwardness.

Powers and Abilities

As Subplot Lad, only appeared in subplots, and was phased out of the story if it turned towards the main plot. Could sense subplots, and to a limited extent, other storylines.

As Plot Hook Lad, has an increased ability to sense plot hooks and which characters they go with, and can use a pair of superpowered fishing lines to pull himself at super-speed towards them. May have other powers.

Appearance

A young Latino man.

Costume never described as Subplot Lad. As Plot Hook Lad, wears a white trenchcoat with shimmery silver trim over a white spandex bodysuit with silver boots, a silver belt with a gold buckle, and a gold, shield-shaped chest emblem with a silver fishing hook on it.

Appearances