Ace and the bad guys both chase down Mark on a camping trip; Ace because he has another amulet piece they can use to bring Sparx back to life, and the evil gang to get rid of him while Ace isn't around to protect him.moreless
I changed my mind about this episode, it's actually pretty good. For once Mark has to find a way to protect himself from the bad guys without his superhero buddies along to do it for him. While he gives his dad credit for keeping his head and taking charge during a crisis, I think there's just as much to be learned from Mark ultimately scaring the villains away with nothing but his own cleverness. It shows that having a bunch of cool-looking powers and some villains to fight isn't what makes a hero, it's just having the courage to conquer fear and do what needs to be done.moreless