| “ | Boots or no boots, I always have the strength to protect you, mijo. | ” |
| — Rodolfo to Manny | ||
"Sole of a Hero" is the first segment of the 1st episode of El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera. It first premiered on March 3, 2007.
Synopsis[]
While "borrowing" Rodolfo's super-charged Bronze Boots of Truth for a late-night spree of fun and destruction, Manny and Frida end up wrecking the prized objects of power.
Plot[]
The episode begins at the Riveras' home, where Rodolfo is arriving home. Rodolfo's son, Manny, is lounging around with his best friend, Frida. Apparently, they don't have anything fun to do, but Rodolfo tells them about how much fun he's had, battling squid creatures that were trying to steal the Jeweled Mule of Maya (though the leader managed to escape with it). Frida tells Rodolfo she thought he quit being a superhero, and he states that he is retiring, but he will continue to be a hero as long as there is evil in Miracle City.
Later, Manny and Frida are watching Rodolfo sleep. Frida notices he forgets to take off his Bronze Boots of Truth, but Manny says that he never takes them off, as his White Pantera abilities come from them. Frida thinks they should go and try them out, but Manny isn't on board with stealing the boots. When Frida says they're just borrowing them, he obliges, knowing he will inherit them someday. The two spend the night around Miracle City, having fun with the Bronze Boots of Truth.
Early the next morning, when they head back, the boots are broken. Rodolfo and his father, Granpapi, greet each other. In order to distract them Manny has Frida entertain them by singing A Cat Pooped on my Lawn. It works, but then Rodolfo has to head off to work. Along the way, he spots El Oso robbing the casino. He transforms into White Pantera. He attempts to attack with his Pantera Power Punch Kick, but with his boots wrecked, it fails. El Oso easily beats him.
For the next 30 days, Rodolfo keeps himself away from superhero-ing.
Characters[]
Major Characters[]
Minor Characters[]
- Male Soap Actor
- Squids
- Little Mule
Transcript[]
Click here to view the script.
Gallery[]
Click here to visit Sole of a Hero's Gallery!
Trivia[]
- This is the first episode of the first and only season of the series.
- Rodolfo is the first character to speak in the series, as well as the first character to appear onscreen.
- It is revealed that Puma Loco has limits on villainy as he states he wouldn't put his own family in danger after hearing Manny's strategy.
- This is the only episode that Manny sings, along with White Pantera, in the series.
- This episode re-aired on November 22, 2007, as it continued to air the series.
- Battles:
- El Tigre and Puma Loco vs. Calavera Banditos
- White Pantera vs. El Oso
- Montage Scene: Manny and Frida having fun with the Bronze Boots of Truth.
Cultural References[]
- When Manny says, "You're super macho!" to his dad, it is a reference, to Jorge Guiterrez', one of the creators of the show nickname, "Super Macho". As known on his website, which is named after the show's company, Mexopolis.
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