Transcription

[For all this time, Nick has been isolated from the outside world, unwittingly arming Trudy's forces. Her lies convince him all his friends are long gone...]

[ZAPOW!]
?!

{No sound in third panel.}

[It doesn't take long to convince him otherwise...]

[Freed from his captors, Nick learns of Trudy's crimes. At long last, reality soaks in and her deception is pierced. A new ally is gained...]

[And old friends are finally reunited...]
!