Origins of the Derivative? Part II

Citizens,

Just who is the Derivative and where does he come from? Well, believe it or not, he has not been just imagined by Joey and I. The character of the Derivative actually exists elsewhere. When Joey and I were in High School, we shared the same Calculus I and II classes. In Calculus I, we watched this very unusal video called the "Creepy, Crawly World of Calculus."

The video tries to use stories mixed with "horror" elements and comedy to explain Calculus. It's a very interesting idea. Anyway, the episode to explain the Derivative's origins is quite simple. A math nerd sets a really high curve on a test. The jocks in the class get mad at him and throw him into a science lab, which explodes leaving him covered in black polka dots. The nerd gets mad and dons a white sheet covered in polka dots and becomes the "Derivative" with one mission: eliminate those pesky jocks!

The Derivative you see in our stories is much more tame. He's just out to make a lot of money. However, his costume and name was completely inspired by this movie! In case you've never seen the Derivative up close, here he is in a shot from Episode 2: Newton's Newtons.

Unfortunately, this is all Batman and I know about the Derivative of Gotham City. He just showed up one day and has been causing problems for you good citizens ever since! Currently, the Derivative is at large. If you see this man, you should be warned he is armed (with knockout gas) and considered highly dangerous! Contact your local law enforcement who can then alert Batman and I to capture that terrible thief!

ZOOM!,

Robin