Ep 15. Brief Career of Lucky Girl

In the "Brief Career of Lucky Girl," the fifteenth episode of the first season of Ben 10 (2016), we are introduced to a new character named Penny, who is a big fan of a Lucky Girl comic book series. The episode begins with Ben and Gwen attending a comic book convention while their grandfather, Max, is off running errands. At the convention, Ben, in his alien form, Four Arms, unknowingly destroys a statue of Lucky Girl in an attempt to catch a criminal. Penny, who witnessed the incident, is heartbroken and blames Four Arms for destroying her beloved Lucky Girl statue.

Later, while Penny is walking home, she is approached by another villain who gives her an amulet that gives her the power to become Lucky Girl, her favorite superheroine. At first, Penny is hesitant to use the amulet, but after facing some bullying at school, she decides to give it a try. As Lucky Girl, Penny uses her newfound powers to become a superhero and make herself feel powerful and important.

Meanwhile, Ben, Gwen, and Max realize that the villain who gave the amulet to Penny is actually an alien who is using her as a puppet. They discover that the alien is trying to use the amulet's power to open a gateway to his home planet and bring an army of aliens to Earth. They try to intervene and stop the alien's plan, but Lucky Girl insists that she can handle it on her own.

As Lucky Girl battles the alien, she realizes that her powers are not enough to defeat him and she becomes trapped in a force field. Ben and Gwen arrive to help, but the alien captures them as well. Lucky Girl realizes that she needs her friends' help and together they are able to defeat the alien and send him back to his home planet.

In the end, Penny decides to retire her Lucky Girl powers and return the amulet to its rightful owner, realizing that she can be strong and empowered in her everyday life without relying on superpowers. Ben learns a valuable lesson about the importance of teamwork and relying on others for help.

Overall, "Brief Career of Lucky Girl" is a fun and action-packed episode that introduces a new character and explores the themes of empowerment and teamwork. It also highlights the relatable struggles of fitting in and finding one's place in the world.