12. terminator.

March, April, and May were revealing months in an ethical study. Thanks to Nike's sponsorship, Lux Animation's financial cushion entered a period of prosperity. Sales reached a total of 300,000 copies, and due to high demand, we initiated a reprint of the first and second issues of "Ghost Report" and "Slam Dunk." We scheduled a total of 100,000 copies for distribution.

The problem with sales figures lies in the lack of popularity. The initial years of sales are good, but the danger lies in expanding volumes or losing freshness, which can ultimately harm the comics.

The shares are priced at 0.41 cents. We bought $20,000 worth of shares,- said Thomas.

That amounts to a total of 48,720 shares. The growth proposal from the investment fund is non-existent, but your father listened to you.

-We bought shares of Coca-Cola for $7.03 each. It totaled $50,000, resulting in 7,103 shares purchased. The waiting period is long, but we will earn dividends from Coca-Cola, -said Thomas. -And that's it for the deposit payment,- he added.

-Wow, you're quite the businessman. Investing $70,000 is no joke,- Billy remarked.

-We will make a second tax contribution of $250,000 to the IRS on June 15. We paid off the entire bank loan for the Almaden Valley lot—two acres of the new Lux Animation company. It meets the specifications you provided. If comic sales continue to perform well, we will purchase the adjacent vacant land, which is much more expensive. It's nearly two hectares and perfectly aligns with the acres, forming an L shape—a particularly innovative concept based on the topographic plans I've reviewed,- said Thomas.

-Have you made progress with the summer season?- Billy asked.

-Yes, take a look. This is the complete design for the spin-off of Terminator set 13 years in the future,- said Billy.

The Terminator story isn't particularly complex; it revolves around the premise of time travel. In a dystopian world filled with violence, machines resembling humans of various sizes roam within the depths of a large metallic base. A giant computer connected to countless armed robots can be seen. Kilometers away from this enemy base, a man in his early thirties with long dark hair reaching his cheekbones stands.

-The backup plan has been established, John,- said a dark-skinned man with blades mounted on his back.

-Although it's not the best model, our engineers have decoded the early commercial models of Cyberdyne robots, - said John Connor.

-The new T-1000 model is the ultimate assassin. They have discovered our attack maneuvers and adapted even faster than expected. Sending an outdated copy will do some good, - they asked John Connor.

-It will, - he replied.

The scene changes to John Connor, 14 years old, sitting with two friends, planning their next robbery.

Meanwhile, in a split second, two time-travel trips occur. The T-1000, a shape-shifting metallic unit, assumes the identity of a patrolling police officer and begins gathering information related to Sarah Connor and John Connor. It is 900 kilometers away from the target, near the Mexico border in New Mexico.

Meanwhile, the T-800 model, which previously infiltrated the rebel military bases, embarks on a journey to New Mexico, precisely 30 kilometers away from the unknown target pursued by the T-1000.

Our previous protagonist, Sarah Connor, finds herself in the women's prison in New Mexico, accused of illegal weapon possession, attacking a company, causing property damage, and attempted homicide. The flashback of a trial accusing her of destroying a factory is seen. She is charged as an accomplice of a man who killed a total of 30 policemen and numerous women throughout the state.

-It's not possible for them to accuse me. It's a Red-Fire conspiracy. They are committing abuse,- she said, but only the sound of a hammer and the judge's peremptory voice declaring her guilty was heard.

She was declared guilty two years ago, leaving John Connor in a foster home with new terrible step-parents who don't understand the young John Connor. He is engaging in petty theft and traveling with his friends on a practical-use motorcycle.

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The informal meeting with the T-800 model takes place at the shopping mall after John Connor escapes from the Terminator android that is pursuing him, the T-1000, who uses a police identity.

Violent shots and chaos begin to reign in the shopping mall, but that night they manage to escape. John Connor seeks refuge with T-800 in a remote bar away from the shopping mall after escaping on a motorcycle from the killer robot.

-How is it possible for a robot to do those things? The bullets went through. The fire didn't damage its mechanism, - John asked.

-It's a new killer model made of liquid metal and nanotechnology, -T-800 replied in a robotic voice.

-So, is it true that everything is going to hell in 1997?- John asked.

"Affirmative," the robot said.

-We have to go to my stepparents' house, - John said to the robot.

-We can't. According to my analysis, it's likely that the killer is currently searching for you at your parents' house. He should have found you by now based on my analysis. It's better to make a call, - the robot said.

And my mother, my real mother, is in the county jail, - John said.

-That's our next step, - the robot replied.

In the women's prison, Sarah Connor is seen fighting against inmates who accuse her of madness and stupidity. Blows are exchanged. As night falls, a police patrol enters the prison. The investigation into the appearance of the T-800 model that appeared thirteen years ago is in suspense due to the new incidents that occurred at the shopping mall.

The T-1000 robot is searching for Sarah Connor along with John Connor, who ends up believing him about the problems with the T-800. They head to his mother's location to prevent her possible death at the hands of this new assassin sent from the future.

The fight continues, and Sarah has a dream about her former lover, who warns her about the danger of leaving John alone, and that he needs his mother's help because he is the future of the rebellion and humanity.

She wakes up and starts planning an escape plan within the prison. Suddenly, she is called to investigate the incidents at the shopping mall. An exhaustive investigation is conducted into her behavior and whether her accomplice has returned and intends to commit new crimes throughout the city.

Meanwhile, the simultaneous operations of each party begin to search for abilities. In each search, a series of plans by the T-1000 is discovered, utilizing its chameleon abilities to mimic the appearance of the people it comes into contact with.

"Wow," Billy said to Thomas.

-It's a very good comic. I see the clear and explicit differences. It's a story that will cause a stir. How many copies do you plan to print? - Thomas asked Billy.

-About 60,000 color copies. Concentrated sales yield greater profits. This is only half of the story. Another 150 pages are yet to complete the comic book,- Billy said.

In the last three months, his skills have progressed at a rapid pace. However, he made a miscalculation as the orders and desires are extravagant, and the point total has decreased. The points of admiration are increasing.

He has gained hundreds of admiration points and some excitement points, but the progress is slow and steady. After reaching 13,000 points in interpretation, oral skills were achieved with ease. However, anxiety and nerves are still present in his performance. According to the teacher, his skills are acceptable for any supporting role.

Billy Carson:

Drawing: 22.00-22.40

Literature: 18.89-21.23

Performance: 10.03-14.00

Points: 0.4

[Art Supplies Store]

Purchased:

* Samurai Jack: 15 points

* Hellboy: 22 points (1993)

* Slam Dunk: 30 points (1990)

* Yu Yu Hakusho: 40 points (1992)

* Dexter's Laboratory: 21 points (1994)

* Rugrats: Adventures in Diapers: 25 points

* Pinky and the Brain: 15 points (1992)

* Johnny Bravo: 15 points (1994)

* Rurouni Kenshin: 25 points (1994)

* Neon Genesis Evangelion: 20 points (1994)

* Doom: 15 points (1993)

The production of the comic series is going well. However, the design hasn't progressed at a rapid pace as initially thought. It has taken a year and a half to draw and create. Even with shortcuts, there are too many tasks that can't keep up with the creations.

Pinky and the Brain have six issues planned for this summer season, which are already completed, drawn, and in the packaging process. Each one is priced at $1.99, and 15,000 copies have been printed.

Samurai Jack has finished the first two full-color volumes, consisting of 200 pages each, covering the entire first season. Each volume will have a print run of 60,000 copies, to be released on June 13th and June 23rd. The price is $8.99.

Hellboy has a five-part release for the "Seed of Destruction" series, with each part totaling 70,000 copies distributed every Friday since the first week of June. The price is $8.99.

Terminator is a 300-page volume priced at $10.99, and it's the sensation. A total of 60,000 copies will be sold, with the first release and a second one scheduled for the end of July, in line with sales momentum.

An agreement was reached with Comic Journal and Comic Scene regarding the advertising expenses for our massive publication of three new series throughout two and a half months.

The advertising expenses amount to $30,000. Additionally, there will be exhibitions in some important stores in five major comic-consuming cities: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Oregon. Oregon was chosen as it's the industrial headquarters of Dark Horse and already has an established fan base, serving as their first point of sale. Clear contacts have been established, securing a fixed market share.