1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:11,356 --> 00:00:14,014 [shining music] 4 00:00:21,366 --> 00:00:24,472 [accomplished music] 5 00:00:30,513 --> 00:00:33,654 [intimidating music] 6 00:00:50,740 --> 00:00:53,156 [epic music] 7 00:01:25,464 --> 00:01:28,571 [epic music continues] 8 00:02:07,610 --> 00:02:10,475 [epic music continues] 9 00:02:12,822 --> 00:02:15,549 [longing music] 10 00:02:36,190 --> 00:02:38,468 [traffic murmurs] 11 00:02:38,503 --> 00:02:40,194 [determined rock music] [kids chattering] 12 00:02:40,263 --> 00:02:41,816 [Mike] Kid, watch the door. 13 00:02:41,851 --> 00:02:45,682 Okay? Get your greasy little fingers off my door. 14 00:02:45,717 --> 00:02:47,339 - [kid] Open it. - [Mike] Patience. 15 00:02:47,374 --> 00:02:50,653 ♪ You think you'd make it in a solo bar ♪ 16 00:02:50,653 --> 00:02:52,827 Handle the comics with care. 17 00:02:57,660 --> 00:02:59,144 So I guess old Joe from Jersey 18 00:02:59,144 --> 00:03:00,801 didn't make it in last week, huh? 19 00:03:00,835 --> 00:03:03,838 - Nope. Haven't seen him in a while, actually. 20 00:03:03,838 --> 00:03:05,357 - Regulars haven't really been as regular 21 00:03:05,392 --> 00:03:06,876 since the pandemic, have they? 22 00:03:06,910 --> 00:03:10,500 - Yeah, I know. That's 'cause life is fully downloadable now. 23 00:03:10,500 --> 00:03:12,192 Everything you need is online. 24 00:03:12,226 --> 00:03:15,264 "Fully downloadable" my ass. 25 00:03:15,333 --> 00:03:17,818 I haven't had a steady stream of customers in three years. 26 00:03:17,852 --> 00:03:20,165 I mean, seriously, Alex, when are we gonna get back 27 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:21,270 to living life again? 28 00:03:22,305 --> 00:03:23,858 You know, we just need to remind everyone 29 00:03:23,858 --> 00:03:25,757 that nothing beats the experience 30 00:03:25,826 --> 00:03:27,862 of browsing a store full of comics. 31 00:03:29,347 --> 00:03:30,831 - Seems like we've got a lot more indie books this month. 32 00:03:30,865 --> 00:03:32,833 Ah, that's 'cause we did. 33 00:03:32,867 --> 00:03:37,182 I wanna start catering to the more artistic independent books, 34 00:03:37,182 --> 00:03:39,702 you know, let people see something new. 35 00:03:39,702 --> 00:03:40,875 Like "Techno Man." 36 00:03:40,910 --> 00:03:43,878 Yes! Like "Techno Man." 37 00:03:43,878 --> 00:03:45,363 You know, you should really check it out. 38 00:03:45,363 --> 00:03:46,398 I'm good. 39 00:03:46,502 --> 00:03:49,021 - Mm, you know, when Jack Kirby first started out, 40 00:03:49,056 --> 00:03:50,885 he was the greatest illustrator of his time. 41 00:03:50,920 --> 00:03:54,095 You know, somewhere out there is the next Jack Kirby. 42 00:03:55,027 --> 00:03:56,684 [chuckles] Okay. 43 00:03:56,719 --> 00:03:58,238 So where are you going now? 44 00:03:58,272 --> 00:04:00,274 To find the next Stan Lee? 45 00:04:00,343 --> 00:04:01,758 I'll, uh, be right back. 46 00:04:01,793 --> 00:04:02,966 I'm just gonna grab a bite to eat 47 00:04:03,035 --> 00:04:05,037 while you finish sorting the pull list. 48 00:04:05,072 --> 00:04:06,694 Pull list. You got it. 49 00:04:06,729 --> 00:04:09,076 Um, we're not thinking of drinking our lunch again 50 00:04:09,110 --> 00:04:10,111 today, are we? 51 00:04:10,180 --> 00:04:12,321 - Just, uh, keep an eye on the kids, Mom. 52 00:04:12,838 --> 00:04:14,012 Mm. 53 00:04:15,358 --> 00:04:16,946 [Alex sighs] 54 00:04:17,015 --> 00:04:18,016 Okay. 55 00:04:19,051 --> 00:04:21,088 - [Kurt] Hey, guys, when you get down, straight back, 56 00:04:21,088 --> 00:04:23,090 to the left, all the way back, okay? Thank you. 57 00:04:23,124 --> 00:04:24,954 [gentle music] 58 00:04:24,988 --> 00:04:27,405 - Uh, careful with those, please. 59 00:04:27,405 --> 00:04:30,580 - Son, why don't you make yourself useful 60 00:04:30,580 --> 00:04:31,926 and help me with some of those boxes? 61 00:04:31,961 --> 00:04:32,962 Come on. 62 00:04:33,721 --> 00:04:34,722 Thank you. 63 00:04:44,284 --> 00:04:45,906 [Brandon groans] 64 00:04:45,940 --> 00:04:47,597 [Brandon sniffles] 65 00:04:47,597 --> 00:04:51,152 Well, maybe if you spent more time playing sports 66 00:04:51,187 --> 00:04:53,741 than reading comics, you'd be stronger. 67 00:04:53,741 --> 00:04:54,742 Come on. 68 00:04:54,777 --> 00:04:56,019 [Pamela] Kurt. 69 00:04:56,088 --> 00:04:57,642 - [sighs] Once we get settled in, 70 00:04:58,677 --> 00:05:01,646 you and I can get into some father-son activities. 71 00:05:01,680 --> 00:05:03,613 It'll be fun. You'll see. 72 00:05:05,443 --> 00:05:07,928 - Brandon, just grab a smaller one. 73 00:05:07,928 --> 00:05:11,345 [soft rock music] 74 00:05:11,414 --> 00:05:12,519 - [Brandon] Not sure how hitting a ball 75 00:05:12,588 --> 00:05:15,073 and running in circles is so fun. 76 00:05:15,107 --> 00:05:17,006 Hey, don't mind him. 77 00:05:17,075 --> 00:05:18,628 He's just grumpy about the move. 78 00:05:21,597 --> 00:05:23,978 - [Roscoe] Ha ha ha, ha ha ha, sharp. 79 00:05:24,013 --> 00:05:26,464 - You know, you've really gotta raise the bar 80 00:05:26,464 --> 00:05:28,155 - on the, on the jokes. - I'll raise the bar. 81 00:05:28,189 --> 00:05:29,639 - I think I heard that one last week. 82 00:05:29,639 --> 00:05:31,745 Smarty pants. Okay, last one. 83 00:05:32,711 --> 00:05:35,956 What's the difference between ignorance and apathy? 84 00:05:35,956 --> 00:05:37,647 Oh. I don't know. 85 00:05:37,992 --> 00:05:40,132 [upbeat music] ♪ Let it roll, baby roll ♪ 86 00:05:40,374 --> 00:05:41,548 And I don't care. 87 00:05:41,617 --> 00:05:42,583 Ha ha ha. 88 00:05:43,688 --> 00:05:44,723 Oh, and Mike. 89 00:05:45,172 --> 00:05:48,486 - [scoffs] Yeah. Sorry 'bout that. 90 00:05:50,626 --> 00:05:52,248 - Thank you, buddy. - Keep the change. 91 00:05:52,317 --> 00:05:53,456 - [Roscoe] Thank you, Sir. Appreciate it. 92 00:05:54,492 --> 00:05:58,150 ♪ A feeling down deep in my soul ♪ 93 00:05:58,150 --> 00:05:59,359 ♪ You telling... 94 00:05:59,393 --> 00:06:01,395 [rock music] [door opens] 95 00:06:01,464 --> 00:06:03,673 Hey, Superbike Mike. 96 00:06:03,673 --> 00:06:06,089 Oh, uh, uh, I am sorry. I gotta take this off. 97 00:06:06,158 --> 00:06:09,541 I, uh, got terrible asthma. Can't be in there too long. 98 00:06:09,576 --> 00:06:11,543 Hey, Mike, [clears throat] I've got a serious problem. 99 00:06:11,578 --> 00:06:13,131 I was looking for the Invisible Man series, 100 00:06:13,165 --> 00:06:14,857 but I didn't see any. 101 00:06:14,891 --> 00:06:16,030 - That's 'cause they're invisible. 102 00:06:16,065 --> 00:06:18,654 - [laughs] Yes, yeah they are. 103 00:06:18,688 --> 00:06:20,690 - [Mike] Did you find everything you're looking for, Sean? 104 00:06:20,690 --> 00:06:22,589 - I sure did. - That is so great. 105 00:06:22,623 --> 00:06:24,694 Thank you so much for coming in. Really appreciate the business. 106 00:06:24,694 --> 00:06:27,352 - Of course, now I'm on my way to a super sexy blind date. 107 00:06:27,352 --> 00:06:29,941 Maybe together, we can see the light. 108 00:06:30,010 --> 00:06:32,426 [chuckles] It's a joke, right? 109 00:06:32,495 --> 00:06:33,841 'Cause "blind" date. 110 00:06:33,841 --> 00:06:34,980 [Mike sighs] 111 00:06:35,912 --> 00:06:38,639 Stay clean, and stay healthy, citizen. 112 00:06:39,502 --> 00:06:41,780 [Sean swishes and whistles] 113 00:06:41,849 --> 00:06:43,264 Hey, Mike, I'm sorry-- 114 00:06:43,333 --> 00:06:44,783 Thanks for coming in, buddy. 115 00:06:44,852 --> 00:06:45,957 Point taken. I guess... 116 00:06:46,026 --> 00:06:48,200 Okay, all right, just trying to look out for my boy. 117 00:06:48,235 --> 00:06:49,719 Yeah, no harm, no foul, right? 118 00:06:49,754 --> 00:06:50,789 [Alex] Bye, Sean. 119 00:06:50,858 --> 00:06:52,032 - [Sean] Bye. - [Alex] See you next time. 120 00:06:52,066 --> 00:06:53,930 - [Sean] Yes. [door opens] 121 00:06:53,965 --> 00:06:56,208 - [Alex] Well, that was mildly entertaining. 122 00:06:56,208 --> 00:06:57,727 How was lunch? 123 00:06:57,762 --> 00:06:59,729 - Usual. [door closes] 124 00:06:59,729 --> 00:07:00,799 Yeah, I can tell. 125 00:07:00,834 --> 00:07:02,594 - [Mike] Hey, uh, you send those promotional emails 126 00:07:02,629 --> 00:07:03,699 to the regulars? 127 00:07:03,733 --> 00:07:06,011 - Yeah. Yeah, every month, just like you said. 128 00:07:07,634 --> 00:07:10,084 Honestly, Mike, I think you need some new customers. 129 00:07:10,119 --> 00:07:11,569 - Tell me something I don't know. 130 00:07:11,603 --> 00:07:13,743 Advertising costs money. 131 00:07:13,778 --> 00:07:16,574 I mean, you understand that concept, right? 132 00:07:16,574 --> 00:07:17,644 I do. 133 00:07:17,713 --> 00:07:19,162 - Look, Alex, you don't need to stick around. 134 00:07:19,231 --> 00:07:22,062 Just flip the sign, and lock the door on your way out. 135 00:07:22,096 --> 00:07:23,097 Okay, cool. 136 00:07:30,070 --> 00:07:31,278 You sure? 137 00:07:31,278 --> 00:07:34,108 I can stay and help out if you need anything. 138 00:07:34,143 --> 00:07:37,284 - Nah, I just got some numbers to crunch. I'm good. 139 00:07:37,318 --> 00:07:39,942 Okay, yeah. Goodnight. 140 00:07:40,943 --> 00:07:44,464 [brooding music] 141 00:07:44,498 --> 00:07:46,569 [door opens, closes] 142 00:07:49,158 --> 00:07:51,885 [Mike inhales deeply] 143 00:08:00,410 --> 00:08:02,240 [laptop clunks] 144 00:08:06,900 --> 00:08:08,729 [Mike sighs] 145 00:08:20,810 --> 00:08:21,811 [microwave beeps] 146 00:08:21,846 --> 00:08:24,296 [microwave hums] 147 00:08:37,171 --> 00:08:40,243 - [woman on TV] He's coming to get you, Barbra. 148 00:08:40,312 --> 00:08:42,936 And I laughed at him and said, "Johnny, stop it." 149 00:08:42,970 --> 00:08:45,179 [gun pops] 150 00:08:48,217 --> 00:08:50,115 - [man 1 on TV ] He's dead. Get up here. 151 00:08:51,565 --> 00:08:53,602 Nick, Tony, Steve, 152 00:08:53,671 --> 00:08:56,328 ya wanna get out in that field and build me a bonfir. 153 00:08:57,571 --> 00:09:00,574 You, drag that out of here and throw it on the fire. 154 00:09:00,643 --> 00:09:01,920 - [man 2 on TV] I'll be down here. 155 00:09:02,058 --> 00:09:03,681 - [man 1 on TV] All right, go ahead down and give him a hand. 156 00:09:03,715 --> 00:09:04,820 [Mike] Dad? 157 00:09:05,993 --> 00:09:08,478 I'm right here. [dazzling music] 158 00:09:08,513 --> 00:09:09,549 Stay with me, Dad. 159 00:09:11,378 --> 00:09:13,035 - [Mike's dad] I'm right here, Son. 160 00:09:13,898 --> 00:09:15,727 I've always been here, 161 00:09:16,383 --> 00:09:18,178 and I always will be. 162 00:09:19,144 --> 00:09:21,181 [Mike] I love you, Dad. 163 00:09:24,356 --> 00:09:25,737 [keys jangle] [traffic buzzes] 164 00:09:25,772 --> 00:09:28,568 [lock clicks] [door opens] 165 00:09:29,534 --> 00:09:30,880 [Mike groans] 166 00:09:32,364 --> 00:09:34,850 Oh. [grunts] 167 00:09:36,161 --> 00:09:37,093 [rock music] 168 00:09:37,128 --> 00:09:38,888 ♪ As I reach the end 169 00:09:38,923 --> 00:09:40,890 [Mike sighs] 170 00:09:41,719 --> 00:09:44,445 ♪ I'm sitting on the corner meeting friends ♪ 171 00:09:44,514 --> 00:09:46,240 Mike, check this out. 172 00:09:46,240 --> 00:09:49,209 - Can it wait? Kinda just woke up. 173 00:09:49,243 --> 00:09:50,797 No, it can't wait. 174 00:09:50,866 --> 00:09:53,040 You know that comic book store we been talking about? 175 00:09:53,075 --> 00:09:54,076 Yeah. 176 00:09:54,801 --> 00:09:56,630 - Well, they just opened up down the street. 177 00:09:56,699 --> 00:09:58,080 Wild Imagination Comics. 178 00:09:58,114 --> 00:09:59,564 Have you seen it? It's freaking huge. 179 00:09:59,564 --> 00:10:01,739 - [door opens] - Who reads the freaking paper? 180 00:10:01,773 --> 00:10:03,568 - I don't know. Customers, maybe? 181 00:10:03,568 --> 00:10:05,259 [Mike chuckles] ♪ ...count up to five 182 00:10:05,259 --> 00:10:09,747 ♪ The half-empty promises that turned into lies ♪ 183 00:10:10,471 --> 00:10:12,404 - I'm gonna go across the street for a little bit. 184 00:10:12,404 --> 00:10:13,578 - Okay. - Okay. 185 00:10:14,441 --> 00:10:16,374 [door opens, closes] 186 00:10:16,892 --> 00:10:20,965 - Hey, kid, you, uh, into the indie comics 187 00:10:20,999 --> 00:10:24,762 or more of a DC-Marvel kinda guy? 188 00:10:24,762 --> 00:10:26,073 I like 'em all, 189 00:10:26,108 --> 00:10:29,939 but yeah, I guess I prefer indie, offbeat comics. 190 00:10:29,974 --> 00:10:31,078 See that, Alex? 191 00:10:33,253 --> 00:10:35,462 - You ever read "Techno Man"? - No. 192 00:10:35,496 --> 00:10:39,121 - Mm, "Techno Man" is, is a blast. 193 00:10:39,155 --> 00:10:40,985 I mean, it's, it's, it's genius. 194 00:10:41,019 --> 00:10:43,021 You know, it's about a guy who can teleport 195 00:10:43,090 --> 00:10:45,334 using any tech device with a digital footprint. 196 00:10:45,368 --> 00:10:47,612 - Looks like it's already on issue 37, though. 197 00:10:47,647 --> 00:10:50,028 - Oh, I think we have some old issues 198 00:10:50,097 --> 00:10:51,789 in the, in the back, 199 00:10:51,789 --> 00:10:53,791 if you wanna see 'em. 200 00:10:53,825 --> 00:10:56,172 - Yeah, yeah, that, that'd be great. 201 00:10:56,207 --> 00:10:57,967 - Cool. - [Brandon] Thanks. 202 00:10:58,002 --> 00:10:59,762 Yeah. [sniffles] 203 00:11:01,005 --> 00:11:04,594 ♪ So, it's over now 204 00:11:04,629 --> 00:11:08,012 ♪ Your day's turned into nights ♪ 205 00:11:08,046 --> 00:11:10,117 ♪ And you're feeling so afraid 206 00:11:10,117 --> 00:11:11,429 What are those? 207 00:11:12,326 --> 00:11:14,466 Those are really good. Concept art? 208 00:11:15,640 --> 00:11:17,884 - Yeah, well, you know, I was an illustrator 209 00:11:17,953 --> 00:11:19,437 for about five minutes. 210 00:11:19,471 --> 00:11:20,541 Another life, you know? 211 00:11:20,610 --> 00:11:22,164 [door opens] 212 00:11:22,164 --> 00:11:23,821 - Hey. - [Pamela] Hey. 213 00:11:23,821 --> 00:11:24,822 Got a few things. 214 00:11:24,856 --> 00:11:26,789 - [gasps] That's a big stack, Brandon. 215 00:11:27,721 --> 00:11:29,654 Okay, but you have to unpack your room 216 00:11:29,654 --> 00:11:30,862 before you read any of these. 217 00:11:30,897 --> 00:11:33,313 Deal? [Brandon chuckles] 218 00:11:33,347 --> 00:11:34,555 You guys just move here? 219 00:11:34,624 --> 00:11:36,212 Yeah, last week from Idaho. 220 00:11:36,247 --> 00:11:37,524 - Idaho. - [Pamela] Yeah. 221 00:11:37,558 --> 00:11:39,181 Cool. 222 00:11:39,181 --> 00:11:41,735 Well, welcome to the store. I'm Mike. 223 00:11:41,804 --> 00:11:43,254 This is Alex, 224 00:11:43,323 --> 00:11:46,533 and this, uh, finely curated comic boutique 225 00:11:46,567 --> 00:11:47,672 that you are inhabiting 226 00:11:47,672 --> 00:11:48,984 is Mike's World. 227 00:11:53,057 --> 00:11:55,576 - Thank you. I'm Pamela, by the way. 228 00:11:55,645 --> 00:11:57,061 What do you say, young man? 229 00:11:57,095 --> 00:12:02,066 - I say destroy the cosmos, ask questions later. 230 00:12:02,411 --> 00:12:05,000 Enjoy. Thanks for coming in. 231 00:12:05,034 --> 00:12:06,484 - Thanks. - See you guys soon. 232 00:12:07,865 --> 00:12:09,487 "Spawn." 233 00:12:09,521 --> 00:12:10,868 - Wow. - Yeah. 234 00:12:10,868 --> 00:12:13,008 Kid knew his stuff. [chuckles] 235 00:12:13,180 --> 00:12:14,181 So do you. 236 00:12:15,217 --> 00:12:16,218 Thank you. 237 00:12:17,909 --> 00:12:20,912 [blues music] 238 00:12:20,947 --> 00:12:22,880 There's really nothing you can do for me? 239 00:12:25,572 --> 00:12:26,987 [scoffs] All right. 240 00:12:28,609 --> 00:12:31,405 All right. Oh yeah, sure. 241 00:12:31,440 --> 00:12:33,200 I'll, I'll see ya at the convention. 242 00:12:34,270 --> 00:12:35,375 Thanks for nothing. 243 00:12:36,963 --> 00:12:38,309 Business? 244 00:12:38,378 --> 00:12:40,414 - Just trying to keep the lights on, as they say. 245 00:12:40,449 --> 00:12:42,244 [chuckles] I hear ya. 246 00:12:42,244 --> 00:12:45,730 You know, common sense is like deodorant, Mike. 247 00:12:46,731 --> 00:12:51,046 People who need it the most don't ever seem to use it. 248 00:12:51,080 --> 00:12:52,426 - Huh. - Like my ex-wife. 249 00:12:55,533 --> 00:12:57,190 [Mike sniffs] 250 00:13:01,125 --> 00:13:03,092 [Mike blows and sighs] 251 00:13:03,955 --> 00:13:05,405 [Alex mumbles] 252 00:13:05,439 --> 00:13:08,097 Alex. [sighs] 253 00:13:08,132 --> 00:13:10,997 I think we should go check out that other comic shop, 254 00:13:11,066 --> 00:13:12,446 see how the other half lives. 255 00:13:12,481 --> 00:13:13,758 What do you say? 256 00:13:13,758 --> 00:13:16,761 - Hell yes. Let's go case the joint. 257 00:13:17,624 --> 00:13:18,936 Mm! 258 00:13:19,419 --> 00:13:21,973 [resolute music] 259 00:13:30,154 --> 00:13:32,915 This is definitely your kinda place, Alex, 260 00:13:32,950 --> 00:13:34,365 nothing but Marvel and DC here. 261 00:13:34,434 --> 00:13:36,332 - [Alex] Oh my God, they have Star Wars stuff here, too? 262 00:13:36,367 --> 00:13:39,301 - "Oh my God, they have Star Wars stuff here, too?" Really? 263 00:13:39,335 --> 00:13:42,442 - So, I see you're a Star Wars fan. 264 00:13:42,476 --> 00:13:44,616 How does Darth Vader like his toast? 265 00:13:44,651 --> 00:13:46,791 On the dark side, of course. 266 00:13:46,826 --> 00:13:48,551 Who doesn't like Star Wars? 267 00:13:48,620 --> 00:13:50,519 - I'm Chad. My dad owns the company. 268 00:13:50,553 --> 00:13:51,554 - Ah. - We have a few stores 269 00:13:51,623 --> 00:13:54,868 back East, and now we're expanding West. 270 00:13:54,937 --> 00:13:57,353 You know, we're hiring too, 271 00:13:57,388 --> 00:13:59,804 if you know anybody who's interested. 272 00:13:59,839 --> 00:14:02,842 We're kinda like the Willy Wonka of comic shops around here, 273 00:14:02,876 --> 00:14:04,429 the only store in town. 274 00:14:05,465 --> 00:14:07,639 - Is that right? What about Mike's World? 275 00:14:07,674 --> 00:14:10,642 - Mike's World. [chuckles] Yeah, I've seen it. 276 00:14:10,642 --> 00:14:12,782 Uh, not much to see though, 277 00:14:14,474 --> 00:14:15,647 unless you're Mike. 278 00:14:15,682 --> 00:14:17,753 [Mike laughs] [Chad laughs] 279 00:14:17,822 --> 00:14:19,928 Look, all I'm saying is I hear the owner's a deadbeat. 280 00:14:19,997 --> 00:14:23,207 Hangs out at the bar across the street all the time. 281 00:14:23,276 --> 00:14:24,829 Is that right? 282 00:14:24,829 --> 00:14:26,727 Where'd you hear that? 283 00:14:26,796 --> 00:14:28,522 - Around-- - Hi, hi, excuse me. 284 00:14:28,522 --> 00:14:31,146 Do you have any of those new "Techno Man" comics? 285 00:14:31,180 --> 00:14:33,665 - "'Techno Man'"? What the hell is "Techno Man"? 286 00:14:33,700 --> 00:14:35,184 No, we have something much better than that. 287 00:14:35,219 --> 00:14:37,393 Excuse me for a sec. You're gonna love this. 288 00:14:38,394 --> 00:14:42,743 - Yeah, cool. Thanks for your help, Chad. 289 00:14:42,812 --> 00:14:44,642 Yep. [sighs] 290 00:14:47,887 --> 00:14:50,199 Oh wow, they even have fancy tablets at the counter. 291 00:14:50,234 --> 00:14:51,338 This is like the Apple Store. 292 00:14:51,373 --> 00:14:52,374 Okay, I've seen enough. 293 00:14:52,408 --> 00:14:53,720 Let's get outta here before I throw up. 294 00:14:53,754 --> 00:14:56,585 [entranced music] 295 00:14:58,518 --> 00:15:01,383 [pencil scribbles] 296 00:15:11,427 --> 00:15:14,016 [footsteps approaching] 297 00:15:15,224 --> 00:15:16,191 Time for dinner. 298 00:15:17,571 --> 00:15:19,884 Close that up. Come on, time to eat. 299 00:15:19,884 --> 00:15:22,197 [Brandon sighs] 300 00:15:27,892 --> 00:15:29,031 How was your day, Son? 301 00:15:30,446 --> 00:15:31,965 It was good. 302 00:15:32,034 --> 00:15:34,347 Mom and I found a really cool comic book store. 303 00:15:35,141 --> 00:15:36,176 It's really close, too. 304 00:15:36,211 --> 00:15:37,177 Hmm. 305 00:15:38,420 --> 00:15:39,731 You know what's closer? 306 00:15:41,975 --> 00:15:43,321 The backyard. 307 00:15:43,390 --> 00:15:45,047 It's like 110 degrees out. 308 00:15:46,980 --> 00:15:50,087 - Kurt, do we really have to start this right now? 309 00:15:50,087 --> 00:15:51,640 - [Kurt] He needs to make friends. 310 00:15:51,674 --> 00:15:53,814 He needs to play ball, like other kids his age. 311 00:15:53,883 --> 00:15:56,748 - He will, uh, when school starts. 312 00:15:56,783 --> 00:15:58,785 What's he supposed to do, go knocking on doors 313 00:15:58,785 --> 00:16:00,338 - around the neighborhood? - Hello, I'm right here. 314 00:16:00,407 --> 00:16:01,615 I just don't understand 315 00:16:01,650 --> 00:16:03,963 why you keep encouraging this comic book thing. 316 00:16:04,894 --> 00:16:07,621 - I told you I wanna be an artist. 317 00:16:07,621 --> 00:16:11,453 - Look, I am not gonna spend all that money for college 318 00:16:12,626 --> 00:16:15,698 until you pick a real major, all right? 319 00:16:15,767 --> 00:16:20,600 Otherwise, you can go into the military like I did 320 00:16:20,634 --> 00:16:22,843 and do some real growing up. 321 00:16:22,878 --> 00:16:24,984 - I don't wanna do either of those things, so. 322 00:16:25,018 --> 00:16:28,021 Oh yeah? [chuckles] 323 00:16:28,090 --> 00:16:29,126 Well, guess what. 324 00:16:29,954 --> 00:16:33,337 Those are your only two options, like it or not. 325 00:16:37,030 --> 00:16:38,135 Where are you going? 326 00:16:39,791 --> 00:16:41,310 [door slams] 327 00:16:41,310 --> 00:16:44,486 Kurt, just be nice. 328 00:16:46,350 --> 00:16:49,146 [keyboard clacks] 329 00:16:52,459 --> 00:16:55,117 [exalted music] 330 00:17:03,160 --> 00:17:05,990 [tense music] 331 00:17:08,820 --> 00:17:11,478 [Mike chuckles] 332 00:17:13,308 --> 00:17:15,137 [Mike sighs] 333 00:17:19,038 --> 00:17:21,005 [rock music] ♪ Desire 334 00:17:21,040 --> 00:17:22,179 ♪ I'm on fire 335 00:17:22,179 --> 00:17:24,250 - You sure you wanna give these away so cheap? 336 00:17:24,319 --> 00:17:26,666 - Gotta at least try and compete, right? 337 00:17:26,666 --> 00:17:28,150 Move inventory? 338 00:17:28,185 --> 00:17:30,187 Room for the new indie titles? 339 00:17:30,221 --> 00:17:32,982 Wild Imagination might be bigger. 340 00:17:33,017 --> 00:17:34,018 We gotta be better. 341 00:17:35,744 --> 00:17:37,366 - Just looking out for you, Mike. 342 00:17:38,574 --> 00:17:40,162 ♪ I'm on fire 343 00:17:40,197 --> 00:17:42,544 Hey, good to see you again. Brandon, right? 344 00:17:42,578 --> 00:17:43,545 [Brandon] Yeah. 345 00:17:43,579 --> 00:17:44,546 - I'll be back before you know it. 346 00:17:44,546 --> 00:17:45,926 [Alex] Yeah, see you later. 347 00:17:47,031 --> 00:17:50,655 [Mike sighs] ♪ Desire 348 00:17:50,690 --> 00:17:52,864 ♪ I'm on fire 349 00:17:52,899 --> 00:17:56,040 - So, kid, how'd you like "Techno Man"? 350 00:17:57,179 --> 00:17:59,526 - I, I really like his superpower. 351 00:17:59,561 --> 00:18:01,045 And great drawings too. 352 00:18:05,705 --> 00:18:07,258 I actually, uh... 353 00:18:07,293 --> 00:18:10,779 I drew this to thank you. 354 00:18:12,125 --> 00:18:13,506 Good. Glad you liked it. 355 00:18:14,196 --> 00:18:15,404 Oh, did you know 356 00:18:15,439 --> 00:18:18,890 that the lead penciller used to work on Captain America? 357 00:18:18,890 --> 00:18:20,892 Uh, no, I didn't. 358 00:18:20,892 --> 00:18:21,928 FYI. 359 00:18:21,962 --> 00:18:22,963 I hear they're making a bunch 360 00:18:22,998 --> 00:18:24,862 of action figures and collectibles too. 361 00:18:25,759 --> 00:18:29,591 - Yeah, we don't carry a lotta figures, mainly comics. 362 00:18:40,257 --> 00:18:41,741 Wow, kid. 363 00:18:41,775 --> 00:18:43,674 Where'd you learn how to draw like this? 364 00:18:43,743 --> 00:18:46,090 - I've just been drawing my whole life. 365 00:18:47,091 --> 00:18:48,610 Yeah, took a couple classes. 366 00:18:48,644 --> 00:18:50,094 Hey, careful with those. 367 00:18:50,991 --> 00:18:52,476 This ain't the public library. 368 00:18:55,755 --> 00:18:57,412 Uh, speaking of libraries, 369 00:18:58,930 --> 00:19:00,932 what's the tallest building in the world? 370 00:19:03,003 --> 00:19:04,419 Okay, I'll bite. 371 00:19:04,453 --> 00:19:07,111 Uh, that building in Dubai. 372 00:19:07,111 --> 00:19:08,112 Libraries. 373 00:19:10,287 --> 00:19:12,289 'Cause they have so many stories. 374 00:19:12,323 --> 00:19:14,636 [Alex laughs] 375 00:19:14,670 --> 00:19:16,293 - [Mike] Good one, kid. - That was pretty good. 376 00:19:16,327 --> 00:19:18,018 - Yeah. You told him to say that, right? 377 00:19:18,053 --> 00:19:19,641 - [Alex] No. - [Mike] Put him up to it? 378 00:19:19,675 --> 00:19:21,953 [rock music] 379 00:19:21,988 --> 00:19:23,334 - Hey, Brandon, you ready to go home? 380 00:19:23,369 --> 00:19:26,268 - He'd stay here and read comics all night if you let him. 381 00:19:26,303 --> 00:19:28,097 - [Pamela] [chuckles] Isn't that the truth? 382 00:19:35,035 --> 00:19:36,934 - Wow. - I really appreciate you guys 383 00:19:36,968 --> 00:19:38,660 letting me stick around today. 384 00:19:38,694 --> 00:19:40,179 Of course, no problem. 385 00:19:41,110 --> 00:19:42,422 Uh, thank you, guys. 386 00:19:44,666 --> 00:19:45,667 Any time kid. 387 00:19:46,978 --> 00:19:48,842 Okay, uh, how 'bout tomorrow? 388 00:19:49,878 --> 00:19:53,813 - Um, okay, I'm probably gonna have to put you to work 389 00:19:53,847 --> 00:19:55,987 because I can't have ya loitering around the shop, 390 00:19:55,987 --> 00:19:56,988 reading all the comics for free. 391 00:19:57,023 --> 00:19:58,024 Deal. 392 00:19:58,714 --> 00:20:00,199 [laughs] Bye. 393 00:20:00,233 --> 00:20:01,476 Bye. 394 00:20:01,510 --> 00:20:03,961 [persevering music] [birds chirping] 395 00:20:03,995 --> 00:20:07,827 [children shouting] 396 00:20:10,692 --> 00:20:13,729 - [Mike's dad] It's not the drawing that's your superpower. 397 00:20:13,798 --> 00:20:15,144 It's your imagination. 398 00:20:23,325 --> 00:20:25,051 [pencil scribbles] 399 00:20:25,085 --> 00:20:27,364 [Mike inhales deeply] 400 00:20:31,402 --> 00:20:34,302 [children shouting] 401 00:20:42,724 --> 00:20:44,553 [Alex] Open? Okay. 402 00:20:45,382 --> 00:20:48,074 Whoa, Mike, you're actually here before me today? 403 00:20:49,524 --> 00:20:51,526 What's the occasion? Looks great in here. 404 00:20:53,700 --> 00:20:56,116 Um, we need to talk. 405 00:20:56,185 --> 00:20:58,049 Uh, oh, okay, what's up? 406 00:20:58,084 --> 00:21:00,224 - Look, you've been really great, 407 00:21:00,224 --> 00:21:02,019 um, like, so helpful, 408 00:21:02,053 --> 00:21:03,262 over the last couple of years, 409 00:21:03,296 --> 00:21:05,056 and I, um... 410 00:21:05,056 --> 00:21:06,575 [Mike laughs] 411 00:21:06,575 --> 00:21:08,681 I don't really know how to say this. 412 00:21:10,579 --> 00:21:12,236 Mike, are you proposing to me? 413 00:21:12,271 --> 00:21:13,582 [Mike chuckles] 414 00:21:13,617 --> 00:21:14,756 [Alex laughs] 415 00:21:14,756 --> 00:21:17,276 - Uh, actually, I was, uh, I was working the numbers, 416 00:21:17,310 --> 00:21:20,209 you know, kinda going over and over it, 417 00:21:20,244 --> 00:21:21,590 trying to figure out how to make it work. 418 00:21:21,590 --> 00:21:25,422 And I just, I just can't compete, you know? 419 00:21:25,422 --> 00:21:29,080 I, I, I need to refocus the store. I need to survive. 420 00:21:29,115 --> 00:21:30,254 Huh. 421 00:21:30,289 --> 00:21:31,428 I gotta let you go. 422 00:21:31,911 --> 00:21:34,293 [somber music] 423 00:21:35,017 --> 00:21:36,087 - I guess your lunch breaks will have to be 424 00:21:36,087 --> 00:21:37,261 a bit shorter now, huh? 425 00:21:44,475 --> 00:21:45,683 No, uh, I can't stand 426 00:21:45,718 --> 00:21:48,410 to watch you drink yourself to oblivion anymore anyway. 427 00:21:51,448 --> 00:21:55,244 Thought we were building something here, something real. 428 00:21:59,939 --> 00:22:01,768 Guess I'm just another employee to you. 429 00:22:03,977 --> 00:22:05,185 Good luck, kid. 430 00:22:14,298 --> 00:22:15,989 [door closes] 431 00:22:18,302 --> 00:22:20,408 [Mike sighs] 432 00:22:22,479 --> 00:22:23,445 Where'd Alex go? 433 00:22:25,689 --> 00:22:27,691 - Business is kinda tight at the moment. 434 00:22:27,725 --> 00:22:29,693 Didn't have a choice. Had to let her go. 435 00:22:30,003 --> 00:22:32,420 [gentle rock music] 436 00:22:32,868 --> 00:22:35,284 ♪ Ooh 437 00:22:37,217 --> 00:22:39,047 ♪ You're just waiting for the... ♪ 438 00:22:39,116 --> 00:22:40,151 [Brandon] Wow. 439 00:22:40,151 --> 00:22:41,912 ♪ Next connection 440 00:22:41,981 --> 00:22:45,329 Totally digging these new sketches, Mike. 441 00:22:45,329 --> 00:22:47,642 Think you could teach me to draw like that? 442 00:22:47,676 --> 00:22:51,680 - [sighs] Uh, I have emails, customers. 443 00:22:51,715 --> 00:22:53,717 I have lotta work to do, 444 00:22:53,751 --> 00:22:55,477 and I'm not a teacher. 445 00:22:59,861 --> 00:23:00,862 Got it. 446 00:23:02,760 --> 00:23:05,245 ♪ Higher vibrations 447 00:23:07,040 --> 00:23:09,767 ♪ That let you fly 448 00:23:09,836 --> 00:23:11,976 ♪ Into the sky ♪ 449 00:23:12,908 --> 00:23:15,877 ♪ Graceful as a butterfly 450 00:23:17,568 --> 00:23:19,225 [Mike sighs] 451 00:23:19,259 --> 00:23:23,747 - Hey, kid, you know anything about websites? 452 00:23:23,781 --> 00:23:26,197 - Why? Did you talk to my mom or something? 453 00:23:26,232 --> 00:23:28,407 - T-talk to your mom? Uh, no. 454 00:23:28,441 --> 00:23:30,167 Why would I talk to your mom about websites? 455 00:23:30,201 --> 00:23:31,789 Nothing. Um. 456 00:23:31,858 --> 00:23:33,929 Yeah, I, um, built a website 457 00:23:33,964 --> 00:23:36,725 for a comic book club a few months ago. 458 00:23:36,725 --> 00:23:38,382 I could show it to you if you want. 459 00:23:39,279 --> 00:23:40,384 Yeah. 460 00:23:41,627 --> 00:23:42,593 Here. 461 00:23:43,801 --> 00:23:44,906 [keyboard clacks] 462 00:23:44,940 --> 00:23:47,253 ♪ For you to fly 463 00:23:49,876 --> 00:23:52,085 ♪ Thank you so 464 00:23:52,085 --> 00:23:55,572 Okay. Yeah, I think this is great, kid. 465 00:23:55,606 --> 00:23:58,920 - Yeah, I could, uh, totally build you a real website 466 00:23:58,920 --> 00:24:00,887 way better than that Wild Imagination crap 467 00:24:00,922 --> 00:24:02,889 they just put up. [laughs] 468 00:24:02,924 --> 00:24:06,065 - Tell you what, you build me a kick-ass website. 469 00:24:06,099 --> 00:24:08,136 I'll help ya learn to draw. 470 00:24:08,205 --> 00:24:09,275 How's that sound? 471 00:24:09,309 --> 00:24:11,691 Yes! Yeah, uh, deal. 472 00:24:12,658 --> 00:24:15,212 Yeah, I, I won't let you down. 473 00:24:15,246 --> 00:24:16,213 All right. 474 00:24:20,389 --> 00:24:21,390 Oh, sh- 475 00:24:31,780 --> 00:24:34,231 [phone buzzes] 476 00:24:38,338 --> 00:24:39,754 [phone taps] 477 00:24:39,754 --> 00:24:40,824 Yeah. 478 00:24:40,858 --> 00:24:41,963 - [Brandon] Hey, Mike, can I come by? 479 00:24:41,963 --> 00:24:43,274 And we can work on the website. 480 00:24:43,309 --> 00:24:45,138 Brandon. Sure. 481 00:24:45,173 --> 00:24:46,657 Um, what time is it anyway? 482 00:24:48,487 --> 00:24:50,696 Okay, kid, why don't you come by in an hour? 483 00:24:50,765 --> 00:24:51,800 [Brandon] Okay, cool. 484 00:24:51,800 --> 00:24:53,630 - Yeah. - See you then. 485 00:24:53,664 --> 00:24:54,700 [phone taps] 486 00:24:54,769 --> 00:24:56,115 [Mike blows and sighs] 487 00:24:56,115 --> 00:24:57,116 Crap. 488 00:25:00,291 --> 00:25:01,810 [high-spirited music] 489 00:25:01,810 --> 00:25:03,156 Thanks for coming in, Sean. 490 00:25:03,191 --> 00:25:05,365 - You might wanna get that fixed. 491 00:25:05,434 --> 00:25:06,574 Yeah. 492 00:25:07,506 --> 00:25:08,610 Thanks for the advice. 493 00:25:08,645 --> 00:25:10,785 - Can't be good for your brain cells, you know, so... 494 00:25:10,819 --> 00:25:12,752 Yep. Brandon, right? 495 00:25:14,823 --> 00:25:16,204 Uh, okay. 496 00:25:18,033 --> 00:25:19,138 [door closes] 497 00:25:19,138 --> 00:25:20,242 Hey. 498 00:25:20,311 --> 00:25:22,659 - Oh, Brandon, you know, I decided to cut down 499 00:25:22,659 --> 00:25:24,350 on the mainstream back issues, 500 00:25:24,384 --> 00:25:26,490 make room for more indie books. 501 00:25:26,525 --> 00:25:28,872 Gotta refocus the store. 502 00:25:28,906 --> 00:25:29,976 That's cool. 503 00:25:30,011 --> 00:25:30,943 - Yeah. - And maybe we could put that 504 00:25:30,977 --> 00:25:32,013 in the site. 505 00:25:32,013 --> 00:25:35,499 - Maybe, yeah, you know, like a, like a tagline, 506 00:25:35,534 --> 00:25:39,399 "Largest indie comic selection in Las Vegas." 507 00:25:39,434 --> 00:25:41,505 - Yeah, that's it. That's perfect. Um... 508 00:25:41,540 --> 00:25:43,196 [Mike] Cool. 509 00:25:43,196 --> 00:25:44,197 - When are you really gonna teach me 510 00:25:44,232 --> 00:25:46,337 how to, how to illustrate? 511 00:25:46,372 --> 00:25:47,373 Hmm. 512 00:25:48,857 --> 00:25:50,652 When you master the basics. 513 00:25:51,895 --> 00:25:53,172 You can keep this. 514 00:25:53,206 --> 00:25:55,139 Lemme know when you're done looking it over, 515 00:25:55,174 --> 00:25:56,140 and we can start. 516 00:25:58,936 --> 00:26:00,351 All right. [clears throat] 517 00:26:00,386 --> 00:26:05,356 [entranced music] 518 00:26:12,225 --> 00:26:14,089 [Brandon sniffles] 519 00:26:14,400 --> 00:26:17,058 [pencil scribbles] 520 00:26:28,069 --> 00:26:30,243 Why are we sitting in a parking lot to draw? 521 00:26:31,210 --> 00:26:32,245 Well, I asked you to name 522 00:26:32,349 --> 00:26:33,626 the most boring place you could imagine, didn't I? 523 00:26:33,695 --> 00:26:35,455 And you took me there? 524 00:26:35,524 --> 00:26:37,043 I wanted to show you 525 00:26:37,078 --> 00:26:39,736 that inspiration can come from anywhere. 526 00:26:39,770 --> 00:26:40,771 Yeah, that book I gave you 527 00:26:40,806 --> 00:26:42,980 just showed basic drawing principles. 528 00:26:43,049 --> 00:26:44,050 What it didn't show you 529 00:26:44,085 --> 00:26:46,605 was how to use your imagination. 530 00:26:47,813 --> 00:26:49,849 [gentle music] [Mike laughs] 531 00:26:50,919 --> 00:26:53,646 - Where do you get all your ideas from? 532 00:26:53,715 --> 00:26:55,303 You just look at the world, 533 00:26:56,615 --> 00:26:57,892 see it in a different way, 534 00:26:58,962 --> 00:27:00,411 add a twist. 535 00:27:02,482 --> 00:27:05,624 Here, take that spotted... 536 00:27:05,658 --> 00:27:06,832 Is that a horse, or? 537 00:27:06,901 --> 00:27:08,799 No, no, just take that dog, okay? 538 00:27:08,834 --> 00:27:13,321 To you that's, just a really, really big dog, right? 539 00:27:13,390 --> 00:27:16,082 But say it's collar... 540 00:27:16,117 --> 00:27:18,188 is a shield generator, 541 00:27:18,257 --> 00:27:21,260 and the dog is an alien beast 542 00:27:22,330 --> 00:27:25,436 with venomous teeth, 543 00:27:26,472 --> 00:27:27,922 and its leash 544 00:27:27,956 --> 00:27:31,166 is a whip [alien beast roars] 545 00:27:31,201 --> 00:27:32,651 that it uses in combat. 546 00:27:36,620 --> 00:27:38,104 [momentous music] 547 00:27:38,104 --> 00:27:39,278 Wow! 548 00:27:41,314 --> 00:27:42,661 That's dope. 549 00:27:43,800 --> 00:27:44,663 Thanks. 550 00:27:45,836 --> 00:27:49,115 You know, if you just rely on whatever comes to mind, 551 00:27:49,150 --> 00:27:50,427 you'll run out of ideas. 552 00:27:51,462 --> 00:27:53,672 You know, but if you sit and observe, 553 00:27:54,776 --> 00:27:56,295 you'll always find inspiration. 554 00:27:58,953 --> 00:27:59,954 Right. 555 00:28:02,163 --> 00:28:03,820 [pencil taps] [walker clacks] 556 00:28:03,820 --> 00:28:07,478 That walker, um, [clears throat] 557 00:28:07,513 --> 00:28:10,481 hmm, I'm thinking it's, like, 558 00:28:10,516 --> 00:28:13,139 it's, like, a quad cannon, 559 00:28:13,174 --> 00:28:15,003 which she wields. 560 00:28:15,003 --> 00:28:15,970 There you go. 561 00:28:19,870 --> 00:28:22,942 - She's got these, like, evil ears. 562 00:28:23,840 --> 00:28:25,048 [Mike laughs] 563 00:28:25,082 --> 00:28:27,360 See, she can, like, hear 564 00:28:27,360 --> 00:28:31,157 up to, like, a mile away, and 565 00:28:32,676 --> 00:28:33,677 [quad cannon hums] 566 00:28:33,712 --> 00:28:37,543 like, near-invincible shell 567 00:28:37,577 --> 00:28:40,028 for a back. [chuckles] 568 00:28:40,511 --> 00:28:42,030 - You see? [Brandon chuckles] 569 00:28:42,065 --> 00:28:43,652 You're getting it. 570 00:28:44,308 --> 00:28:45,309 Okay. 571 00:28:46,172 --> 00:28:47,518 Wow, she's ugly. 572 00:28:47,518 --> 00:28:49,244 Yeah, it's, it's kinda mean. 573 00:28:49,313 --> 00:28:51,522 [intrepid music] 574 00:28:51,557 --> 00:28:53,179 - He's actually a really good guy. 575 00:28:54,042 --> 00:28:56,217 He'll probably drink himself outta business soon, but. 576 00:28:56,251 --> 00:28:58,875 - Okay, and what I want is to help speed that along. 577 00:28:58,875 --> 00:29:00,669 The sooner I can absorb his customers 578 00:29:00,704 --> 00:29:02,016 the sooner I can grow profits 579 00:29:02,050 --> 00:29:04,294 and show Dad how well the store is doing, 580 00:29:04,363 --> 00:29:05,985 and you're going to help me. 581 00:29:07,297 --> 00:29:09,955 - Help you how? What does that mean exactly? 582 00:29:09,989 --> 00:29:13,752 - Look, Alex, you're not just the hottest girl in the store, 583 00:29:13,786 --> 00:29:15,892 but you also know the competition 584 00:29:15,892 --> 00:29:17,548 and the local market. 585 00:29:17,548 --> 00:29:18,791 Whether you like it or not, 586 00:29:18,826 --> 00:29:22,243 your job depends on knowing Mike's strengths and weaknesses. 587 00:29:23,762 --> 00:29:26,765 - So that's why you offered me the money. Got it. 588 00:29:29,112 --> 00:29:30,285 All right, well, first, 589 00:29:30,320 --> 00:29:33,426 we should add an indie section to the back of the store, 590 00:29:33,426 --> 00:29:34,980 you know, and get a solid selection of the bigger indies, 591 00:29:35,049 --> 00:29:36,153 like "Techno Man." 592 00:29:36,222 --> 00:29:37,603 - What, are you hanging around Mike too long or what? 593 00:29:37,637 --> 00:29:39,743 I told you I don't give a shit about "Techno Man." 594 00:29:39,778 --> 00:29:41,158 - You know, Chad, sometimes, talking to you 595 00:29:41,227 --> 00:29:43,057 is like trying to use a broken pencil. 596 00:29:44,299 --> 00:29:47,544 Look, we both know Marvel and DC sell the most, right? 597 00:29:48,441 --> 00:29:50,409 But if we were a one-stop shop, then- 598 00:29:50,443 --> 00:29:52,135 - Then he'd have no customer base at all. 599 00:29:52,169 --> 00:29:54,309 - Mm. - Right, gotcha. 600 00:29:54,378 --> 00:29:56,104 You know, Alex, 601 00:29:56,104 --> 00:29:59,556 think I'm going to like you in more ways than one. 602 00:30:05,493 --> 00:30:06,597 How you doing? 603 00:30:06,597 --> 00:30:08,910 [Mike sighs] 604 00:30:12,603 --> 00:30:14,088 [Mike grumbles] 605 00:30:14,122 --> 00:30:16,745 [phone buzzes and jingles] 606 00:30:17,470 --> 00:30:20,025 - [Mike] Yeah, Mike's World comics. 607 00:30:20,094 --> 00:30:21,509 Mike DiAngelo? Is this you? 608 00:30:23,097 --> 00:30:24,995 Dude, it's me, Dan. 609 00:30:25,030 --> 00:30:26,755 - Dan-from-college Dan? 610 00:30:26,790 --> 00:30:27,860 The one and only, baby. 611 00:30:27,929 --> 00:30:29,034 You still at Image? 612 00:30:29,068 --> 00:30:31,381 - Yeah, I'm actually in town for a short convention 613 00:30:31,450 --> 00:30:32,934 and thought maybe we can catch up, 614 00:30:32,969 --> 00:30:34,763 you know, talk about old times. 615 00:30:34,798 --> 00:30:36,558 That, that sounds great. 616 00:30:36,627 --> 00:30:39,458 The road to success is kind of under construction right now. 617 00:30:39,492 --> 00:30:41,391 You still eat, don't you? 618 00:30:41,460 --> 00:30:43,013 So listen, why don't we meet tomorrow 619 00:30:43,048 --> 00:30:45,774 at the Mobster Bisque at like 8:00 p.m.? 620 00:30:45,809 --> 00:30:47,500 I promise you, you won't regret it. 621 00:30:47,535 --> 00:30:50,987 - All right, what the hell, I could use a good laugh. 622 00:30:51,021 --> 00:30:52,643 - Are you still illustrating, or? 623 00:30:52,643 --> 00:30:53,990 I... [sighs] 624 00:30:54,783 --> 00:30:56,682 - Sketching a bit. - [Dan] Mm. 625 00:30:56,716 --> 00:31:00,065 - Mostly just torturing myself when business is slow, 626 00:31:00,134 --> 00:31:01,963 which is more often than not. 627 00:31:01,998 --> 00:31:03,654 - But dude, I remember your sketches, 628 00:31:03,689 --> 00:31:05,553 and with all that talent, I just... 629 00:31:05,587 --> 00:31:08,073 I don't understand why you didn't take it further. 630 00:31:08,142 --> 00:31:10,420 - Well, [sighs] mainly because I like to eat, 631 00:31:10,489 --> 00:31:12,387 [Dan laughs] you know, food, shelter. 632 00:31:12,422 --> 00:31:14,217 - Necessary stuff. - Kinda my thing. 633 00:31:14,251 --> 00:31:15,701 [Dan] Yeah, got it. 634 00:31:15,735 --> 00:31:18,014 - Honestly, though, anyone who was interested 635 00:31:18,048 --> 00:31:19,498 wanted me to work on spec. 636 00:31:19,498 --> 00:31:20,982 I get it. I get it. 637 00:31:22,190 --> 00:31:24,572 So, the reason why I invited you here 638 00:31:24,606 --> 00:31:27,747 was to let you know that Jimmy Farlane and a few others 639 00:31:27,782 --> 00:31:30,405 are starting their own publishing company 640 00:31:30,440 --> 00:31:32,338 and I am helping them with their business affairs 641 00:31:32,373 --> 00:31:33,857 on the side. 642 00:31:33,892 --> 00:31:38,034 - Wow, like, um, like they did with Image back in the day? 643 00:31:38,034 --> 00:31:39,414 Exactly but bigger. 644 00:31:39,483 --> 00:31:40,553 Huh. 645 00:31:40,553 --> 00:31:42,866 - They're calling it Top Guys Comics. 646 00:31:44,419 --> 00:31:46,283 - Sounds pretty interesting to me, [sighs] 647 00:31:46,352 --> 00:31:51,357 but um, pretty short on space and cash. 648 00:31:51,979 --> 00:31:54,533 - Brother, Brother, Brother, let me stop you right there. 649 00:31:54,567 --> 00:31:56,569 Now, I am giving you valuable intel 650 00:31:56,604 --> 00:32:00,228 that'll pop that lock and skyrocket your sales. 651 00:32:00,228 --> 00:32:01,712 Come on, Mike. 652 00:32:01,747 --> 00:32:03,059 Have I ever led you astray? 653 00:32:04,439 --> 00:32:07,270 - Well, a-a-actually, Danno, yeah. Yeah, you have. 654 00:32:07,339 --> 00:32:08,271 No! 655 00:32:08,305 --> 00:32:09,720 - Remember old "Eddie Forty Hands"? 656 00:32:09,755 --> 00:32:11,446 [Dan snickers] Remember that one? 657 00:32:11,481 --> 00:32:15,071 That didn't turn out so well, did it? [laughs] 658 00:32:15,071 --> 00:32:17,452 - Listen, this is gonna be huge for all of us. 659 00:32:17,487 --> 00:32:21,146 Well, uh, I'll think about it. 660 00:32:21,180 --> 00:32:25,736 Hey, Dan, what's the opposite of artificial intelligence? 661 00:32:25,771 --> 00:32:27,221 What? 662 00:32:27,255 --> 00:32:29,982 - Making a lotta naturally stupid decisions, 663 00:32:30,051 --> 00:32:32,157 something I tend to do. [laughs] 664 00:32:32,226 --> 00:32:34,055 Can't really afford to make another one. 665 00:32:36,230 --> 00:32:41,304 - [claps] Mr. DiAngelo, how is business today? 666 00:32:41,338 --> 00:32:43,754 - Already sent out the rent this month, Mr. Hamford. 667 00:32:43,754 --> 00:32:44,963 Check's in the mail. 668 00:32:44,997 --> 00:32:48,138 - I'm just making sure you received that notice I sent you. 669 00:32:48,173 --> 00:32:49,139 What notice? 670 00:32:49,174 --> 00:32:51,279 Your lease is up next month, 671 00:32:51,314 --> 00:32:54,110 and next year's lease is increasing by 700 bucks a month. 672 00:32:54,110 --> 00:32:55,490 $700 a month? 673 00:32:55,525 --> 00:32:57,734 I mean, that's, that's fucking ridiculous. 674 00:32:57,768 --> 00:32:59,701 New owner. They demanded it. 675 00:32:59,770 --> 00:33:01,117 Besides, your rent hasn't increased 676 00:33:01,151 --> 00:33:03,015 in some seven odd years. 677 00:33:03,084 --> 00:33:05,466 - Yeah, but I mean that's, that's, like... 678 00:33:05,500 --> 00:33:07,295 Inflation. Whoo! 679 00:33:07,295 --> 00:33:09,849 Stores like yours are becoming obsolete. 680 00:33:09,918 --> 00:33:11,541 Remember Blockbuster? 681 00:33:11,610 --> 00:33:13,439 [chuckles] Course you do, all those late fees. 682 00:33:13,474 --> 00:33:14,440 Anyway, they're talking about turning this 683 00:33:14,475 --> 00:33:17,098 into a parking lot for electric cars, 684 00:33:17,133 --> 00:33:19,618 setting up charging stations, what have you. 685 00:33:19,652 --> 00:33:21,516 - Can't you just get 'em to hold off a bit longer? 686 00:33:21,585 --> 00:33:22,793 How long? [sighs] 687 00:33:22,828 --> 00:33:26,142 - Say, like, six years? - Ha ha ha ha, ha ha ha ha, ha! 688 00:33:26,176 --> 00:33:29,628 [gasps] Ah, nah. 689 00:33:29,628 --> 00:33:31,319 I'm just a messenger, Mike. 690 00:33:31,319 --> 00:33:34,702 My advice to you, cut expenses, reinvent yourself. 691 00:33:34,736 --> 00:33:37,153 Everything is fully downloadable now. 692 00:33:37,187 --> 00:33:39,672 Everything you need is a keystroke away. 693 00:33:39,672 --> 00:33:41,674 - Yeah, that's what they keep telling me. 694 00:33:41,674 --> 00:33:44,022 - That's pretty much my only advice I can... 695 00:33:47,059 --> 00:33:50,338 Wow, look at these drawings on your wall. 696 00:33:50,373 --> 00:33:53,100 Wow, these are amazing. Who drew these? 697 00:33:54,342 --> 00:33:56,517 Ha ha ha, right, sure. 698 00:33:56,517 --> 00:34:01,349 Let the artist know that I'm a fan. Wow. 699 00:34:01,349 --> 00:34:04,870 Huh, anyway, gotta run, Mike. See ya later. 700 00:34:04,904 --> 00:34:06,009 [Mr. Hamford chuckles] 701 00:34:06,009 --> 00:34:07,769 - Yeah, thanks for stopping by, Mr. Hamford. 702 00:34:07,838 --> 00:34:10,220 - [Mr. Hamford] Any time, any time. 703 00:34:10,255 --> 00:34:12,912 [door opens, closes] 704 00:34:19,505 --> 00:34:22,198 [brooding music] 705 00:34:29,205 --> 00:34:31,862 [bottle sloshes] 706 00:34:36,557 --> 00:34:39,870 [brooding music swells] 707 00:34:53,401 --> 00:34:56,956 - [Mike's dad] Trust your heart. You'll know what to do. 708 00:35:03,066 --> 00:35:04,757 [bottle thuds] 709 00:35:15,872 --> 00:35:19,703 [rock music] 710 00:35:19,738 --> 00:35:21,947 So, um, how much stuff 711 00:35:21,981 --> 00:35:23,707 is this new company releasing, anyway? 712 00:35:23,742 --> 00:35:25,261 It's a fair amount. 713 00:35:25,295 --> 00:35:26,814 Not many actual comics. 714 00:35:27,677 --> 00:35:30,611 You know, it's the volume that makes it a risky investment. 715 00:35:30,645 --> 00:35:32,268 So then why not start small? 716 00:35:32,302 --> 00:35:33,683 Publisher incentives. 717 00:35:33,752 --> 00:35:36,306 You gotta buy in bulk in order to get the variant covers. 718 00:35:36,341 --> 00:35:37,583 It's their way of driving sales, 719 00:35:37,618 --> 00:35:39,896 but I can't compete without those rare covers. 720 00:35:41,932 --> 00:35:43,589 - Right? [Mike groans] 721 00:35:44,659 --> 00:35:46,040 When you need to order them by? 722 00:35:46,109 --> 00:35:49,423 - Well, before Comic Con, so in a few weeks. 723 00:35:49,457 --> 00:35:52,150 - I've always wanted to go to Comic Con. 724 00:35:52,184 --> 00:35:54,600 Parents say it's too expensive. 725 00:35:54,635 --> 00:35:57,638 - Back in my day, I'd go to the shop with a dollar, 726 00:35:57,638 --> 00:36:00,227 come back with a bag of chips and a comic book. 727 00:36:01,538 --> 00:36:02,988 Now they've all got cameras. 728 00:36:03,022 --> 00:36:04,955 [Brandon chuckles] [door opens] 729 00:36:04,990 --> 00:36:06,543 Very funny, Mike. 730 00:36:06,612 --> 00:36:08,856 Is this what you've been teaching my kid? 731 00:36:08,890 --> 00:36:11,790 - That and many other valuable skills. 732 00:36:11,824 --> 00:36:14,275 - [chuckles] Are you ready to hit the road? 733 00:36:14,310 --> 00:36:15,276 Yeah. 734 00:36:15,311 --> 00:36:17,347 - You know the kid's fun to have around. 735 00:36:17,382 --> 00:36:19,798 He's really making an impact around here. 736 00:36:19,832 --> 00:36:20,971 Well, I've been thinking. 737 00:36:21,006 --> 00:36:23,111 We would love to have you over for dinner this week. 738 00:36:23,146 --> 00:36:24,837 Meet Brandon's dad. 739 00:36:24,872 --> 00:36:27,840 - Well, that is awfully sweet of you, Pamela, but-- 740 00:36:27,875 --> 00:36:29,359 He's heard so much about you. 741 00:36:29,394 --> 00:36:31,534 He'd be so excited to meet you. 742 00:36:31,568 --> 00:36:33,570 - I wouldn't wanna be a burden. - [Pamela] Oh God. 743 00:36:33,639 --> 00:36:37,229 No, no burden. I insist, and please, bring Alex. 744 00:36:37,298 --> 00:36:39,818 You guys have been such good friends to Brandon, 745 00:36:39,852 --> 00:36:42,890 and I'm guessing you could use a good home-cooked meal. 746 00:36:42,924 --> 00:36:44,340 - Well, who could say no to a home-cooked meal? 747 00:36:44,340 --> 00:36:46,549 Right? [laughs] 748 00:36:46,583 --> 00:36:47,964 I'll let Alex know. 749 00:36:47,998 --> 00:36:49,172 [Pamela] Wonderful. 750 00:36:49,172 --> 00:36:50,346 - [Jerry] How much you wanting to borrow? 751 00:36:50,380 --> 00:36:53,590 - I was looking for 20,000 to make a large order. 752 00:36:53,659 --> 00:36:56,662 It's a new line of comics, collectibles. 753 00:36:56,697 --> 00:36:57,836 [playful music] 754 00:36:57,870 --> 00:37:00,148 Any existing debts, liens? 755 00:37:01,011 --> 00:37:02,530 Bankruptcy filings? 756 00:37:02,530 --> 00:37:04,152 No, nothing like that. 757 00:37:04,187 --> 00:37:05,188 [keyboard thuds] 758 00:37:11,539 --> 00:37:13,679 [Jerry sighs] 759 00:37:13,714 --> 00:37:16,855 - Mike, I mean, your net income the last few years 760 00:37:16,889 --> 00:37:18,822 has been pretty dismal, huh? 761 00:37:18,857 --> 00:37:20,548 [Mike scoffs] 762 00:37:20,548 --> 00:37:21,756 Yeah, I mean, maybe you heard. 763 00:37:21,791 --> 00:37:23,586 There was a, there was a pandemic. 764 00:37:23,620 --> 00:37:25,208 - [scoffs] And your collateral, as well. 765 00:37:25,243 --> 00:37:27,383 - My back issues are worth quite a lot. I-- 766 00:37:27,383 --> 00:37:31,801 - The most I could offer you is 10,000 at 22% 767 00:37:31,870 --> 00:37:34,528 with an ACH debit every week. 768 00:37:34,562 --> 00:37:36,564 The loan matures in three months. 769 00:37:36,599 --> 00:37:39,360 Honestly, [tuts] that's the best I can do. 770 00:37:40,396 --> 00:37:41,707 Ya ever heard the term usury? 771 00:37:41,707 --> 00:37:42,708 Hmm. 772 00:37:44,814 --> 00:37:47,057 Take some time to think it over, huh? 773 00:37:55,652 --> 00:37:58,621 [persevering music] 774 00:37:59,311 --> 00:38:02,210 [children shouting] [birds chirping] 775 00:38:16,259 --> 00:38:18,744 [phone rings] 776 00:38:19,918 --> 00:38:21,402 Alex, what's going on? 777 00:38:21,437 --> 00:38:22,783 I was just thinking about you. 778 00:38:22,817 --> 00:38:25,164 - Mm-hmm, yep, sure you were. 779 00:38:26,338 --> 00:38:28,996 - So, heard you went to work for the enemy. 780 00:38:29,065 --> 00:38:30,860 How's it going with Chad? 781 00:38:30,929 --> 00:38:33,172 - I don't know what it is, but he really creeps me out. 782 00:38:33,241 --> 00:38:34,346 That's because he's a douche. 783 00:38:34,415 --> 00:38:35,865 You know, he thinks he can buy the world 784 00:38:35,934 --> 00:38:37,453 with his daddy's money, and he's wrong. 785 00:38:37,453 --> 00:38:38,661 Yep, I suppose. 786 00:38:39,662 --> 00:38:42,009 So how's the store? How are you? 787 00:38:42,043 --> 00:38:44,977 - Ugh [sighs], well, other than the unexpected rent hike, 788 00:38:45,012 --> 00:38:48,291 you know, Sean coming in every week dressed like Captain Q, 789 00:38:48,291 --> 00:38:50,811 and the daycare center I'm running on the side, 790 00:38:50,845 --> 00:38:52,019 life's been a real dream. 791 00:38:53,296 --> 00:38:55,298 So, when you coming back? 792 00:38:55,298 --> 00:38:57,887 - I don't know. Do you want me back? 793 00:38:57,956 --> 00:38:59,820 - Actually, that's why I was calling. 794 00:38:59,820 --> 00:39:03,824 Uh, Pamela and Brandon invited the two of us to dinner, 795 00:39:03,858 --> 00:39:05,653 you know, to meet Brandon's dad, 796 00:39:05,653 --> 00:39:08,967 and I kind of accepted on our behalf. 797 00:39:09,001 --> 00:39:11,625 - For them, I'll go but not for you. 798 00:39:11,659 --> 00:39:13,489 [laughs] Okay, great. 799 00:39:13,523 --> 00:39:16,319 I'll, uh, pick ya up tomorrow at 7:30. 800 00:39:16,319 --> 00:39:17,872 Great, whatever. 801 00:39:17,907 --> 00:39:20,358 [phone beeps] [Mike chuckles] 802 00:39:21,669 --> 00:39:23,982 - [gentle music] - So, what brought you two 803 00:39:24,016 --> 00:39:25,811 into the fun world of comic book sales? 804 00:39:25,846 --> 00:39:28,538 Ooh, issues, [laughs] 805 00:39:28,573 --> 00:39:29,677 so many issues. [Mike laughs] 806 00:39:29,677 --> 00:39:30,713 [Pamela laughs] [Brandon laughs] 807 00:39:30,747 --> 00:39:33,578 No, um, I grew up in a house full of boys. 808 00:39:33,647 --> 00:39:34,786 I was the only girl, 809 00:39:34,855 --> 00:39:38,168 so superheroes and Star Wars is pretty much all I know. 810 00:39:38,203 --> 00:39:39,411 [Kurt] Mike? 811 00:39:39,480 --> 00:39:41,551 Well, uh, ironically, 812 00:39:41,586 --> 00:39:44,899 opening the shop was me being practical. 813 00:39:44,934 --> 00:39:47,005 You know, it's the path I decided to take 814 00:39:47,039 --> 00:39:48,972 when my father died and... 815 00:39:50,215 --> 00:39:53,011 Illustrating career didn't quite take off 816 00:39:53,045 --> 00:39:54,357 the way I'd planned. 817 00:39:54,392 --> 00:39:55,703 [Kurt] Really? 818 00:39:55,738 --> 00:39:57,533 Brandon, he, um, heh, 819 00:39:58,085 --> 00:40:00,881 he keeps insisting he wants to be an artist. 820 00:40:00,915 --> 00:40:03,228 - Well, illustrating is a great career, Brandon, 821 00:40:03,262 --> 00:40:04,540 if you can make it work. 822 00:40:04,540 --> 00:40:07,128 - Seems like a bit of a pipe dream to me. 823 00:40:07,197 --> 00:40:08,751 - [Pamela] Kurt's the practical one. 824 00:40:09,545 --> 00:40:11,339 Brandon got his daydreaming from me. 825 00:40:12,858 --> 00:40:14,791 Dreams don't pay the bills. 826 00:40:14,860 --> 00:40:16,172 I, I think each person needs 827 00:40:16,206 --> 00:40:18,623 to follow their own unique path, 828 00:40:18,692 --> 00:40:21,798 otherwise, you'll just be wondering, "What if." 829 00:40:21,867 --> 00:40:24,042 - And of course, there are easier ways to make money 830 00:40:24,076 --> 00:40:25,181 than selling comics, 831 00:40:25,215 --> 00:40:27,079 but if you're doing it, 832 00:40:27,079 --> 00:40:29,427 it's because you have a real passion for the art. 833 00:40:31,118 --> 00:40:34,155 - So, Mike, have any big plans for the summer? 834 00:40:34,224 --> 00:40:36,813 - I'm going to Comic Con in a few weeks. 835 00:40:36,882 --> 00:40:39,575 Gonna unload some inventory, make some room 836 00:40:39,609 --> 00:40:43,061 for this, uh, exciting new comic line I just picked up. 837 00:40:43,095 --> 00:40:44,614 Awesome. 838 00:40:44,649 --> 00:40:46,616 Wish I was going with you. 839 00:40:46,651 --> 00:40:48,480 Yeah, me too, Brandon. 840 00:40:48,549 --> 00:40:50,586 - You know, if, if, if Brandon were to come-- 841 00:40:50,620 --> 00:40:51,828 Absolutely not. 842 00:40:51,897 --> 00:40:52,933 [Brandon] Why not? 843 00:40:52,967 --> 00:40:54,382 I'm not even in school. 844 00:40:54,417 --> 00:40:56,281 It's, like, a summer job. 845 00:40:56,281 --> 00:40:57,489 - [Mike] I could pay him as an assistant. 846 00:40:57,558 --> 00:41:00,250 I mean, I have a lotta inventory to move, 847 00:41:00,285 --> 00:41:02,149 so could use the help. 848 00:41:02,183 --> 00:41:04,600 - If you wouldn't mind him coming along, I-- 849 00:41:04,634 --> 00:41:05,601 I, I don't think 850 00:41:05,601 --> 00:41:06,567 - this is a good idea. - [Brandon] No. 851 00:41:06,602 --> 00:41:09,812 Dad, you're always telling me to get a job, 852 00:41:09,846 --> 00:41:12,090 start a savings, make bank. 853 00:41:12,090 --> 00:41:13,091 What's the difference? 854 00:41:13,125 --> 00:41:15,576 [fork scraping] 855 00:41:15,956 --> 00:41:18,648 [gentle music continues] 856 00:41:20,788 --> 00:41:25,275 - [sighs] Okay, all right, you can go. 857 00:41:26,932 --> 00:41:29,348 This is specifically about work. 858 00:41:30,936 --> 00:41:31,972 Deal? 859 00:41:31,972 --> 00:41:35,493 Yes, yes, thank you. 860 00:41:35,527 --> 00:41:37,529 - Look, I promise I'll look after him, all right? 861 00:41:37,598 --> 00:41:39,600 And this will be a learning experience, 862 00:41:39,635 --> 00:41:42,120 and he'll make a few bucks, so it's a win-win. 863 00:41:43,949 --> 00:41:45,364 [Brandon chuckles] 864 00:41:46,504 --> 00:41:48,506 I mean, it's, it's, it's gonna be a lotta work, 865 00:41:48,540 --> 00:41:52,786 so you know, y-you're not gonna miss anything, Alex. 866 00:41:52,820 --> 00:41:54,995 - Says the man going to Comic Con. 867 00:41:55,029 --> 00:41:56,962 [Pamela laughs] 868 00:41:56,962 --> 00:41:58,550 [touching music] 869 00:41:58,619 --> 00:42:00,932 [dog barks] 870 00:42:03,521 --> 00:42:04,522 Hey, kid. 871 00:42:05,281 --> 00:42:06,282 - Hey. - Uh, sorry 872 00:42:06,316 --> 00:42:07,317 'bout the early start. 873 00:42:07,317 --> 00:42:09,250 We got a long drive ahead of us. 874 00:42:09,319 --> 00:42:10,666 You excited for your first Comic Con? 875 00:42:10,666 --> 00:42:11,736 Hell yeah. 876 00:42:11,805 --> 00:42:13,669 - All right. - It's a dream. 877 00:42:13,669 --> 00:42:14,911 Hey, uh, you know what you get 878 00:42:14,980 --> 00:42:17,362 when you put the Hulk in Captain America's clothes? 879 00:42:17,396 --> 00:42:20,089 - Ah, a star-spangled Banner? 880 00:42:20,158 --> 00:42:21,746 [Brandon chuckles] Come on, kid. 881 00:42:21,815 --> 00:42:22,885 Hey. 882 00:42:22,954 --> 00:42:24,162 - Gotta do better than that. - You know your stuff. 883 00:42:24,162 --> 00:42:28,476 [persevering rock music] 884 00:42:28,511 --> 00:42:31,859 ♪ This farewell cuts like a knife ♪ 885 00:42:33,999 --> 00:42:38,970 ♪ It's always hurting because I can stand her ♪ 886 00:42:39,384 --> 00:42:42,249 ♪ She was the love of my life ♪ 887 00:42:42,283 --> 00:42:43,699 [Brandon] You know, my dad's still not a big fan 888 00:42:43,733 --> 00:42:45,528 of me coming with you. 889 00:42:45,563 --> 00:42:48,945 He thinks drawing is for children. 890 00:42:49,014 --> 00:42:51,430 - [laughs] Yeah, kinda picked up on that. 891 00:42:52,708 --> 00:42:57,540 - All he talks about is throwing a football, sports. 892 00:42:59,024 --> 00:43:00,163 Sports can be cool. 893 00:43:01,199 --> 00:43:03,235 I actually played hockey in high school. 894 00:43:03,270 --> 00:43:05,134 Wasn't half bad either. 895 00:43:05,203 --> 00:43:07,861 I don't get the appeal. 896 00:43:07,895 --> 00:43:10,449 - I mean, hockey's really fun to watch. 897 00:43:10,518 --> 00:43:11,899 It's, like, super exciting. 898 00:43:11,899 --> 00:43:16,214 I mean, you got speed and puck handling, checking, fighting. 899 00:43:16,248 --> 00:43:18,596 It's like UFC on ice. 900 00:43:18,630 --> 00:43:19,873 I guess. I don't know. 901 00:43:19,907 --> 00:43:23,462 I don't see how a bunch of sweaty men 902 00:43:23,497 --> 00:43:25,775 hitting each other with sticks is fun, 903 00:43:27,570 --> 00:43:30,228 and I just wish my dad understood how I feel 904 00:43:32,402 --> 00:43:35,854 and why comics are important to me. 905 00:43:40,652 --> 00:43:43,759 Instead, he just brushes it aside, talking about... 906 00:43:44,932 --> 00:43:46,969 Like, "plan B is, plan B, plan B." 907 00:43:47,003 --> 00:43:48,936 I don't need a fucking plan B. 908 00:43:48,936 --> 00:43:50,455 I get you. 909 00:43:50,455 --> 00:43:51,663 You know, I think what you're really saying 910 00:43:51,698 --> 00:43:56,426 is you want your dad to support you, to accept you, right? 911 00:43:57,773 --> 00:43:59,429 Yeah, I guess. 912 00:44:02,501 --> 00:44:05,435 I don't even think he, he likes me. 913 00:44:06,298 --> 00:44:09,370 - [sighs] I, I can't answer that, 914 00:44:09,439 --> 00:44:11,476 and honestly, I wouldn't even want to try. 915 00:44:12,857 --> 00:44:14,099 But what I can tell you 916 00:44:15,307 --> 00:44:17,171 is that, maybe, if you take an interest 917 00:44:17,206 --> 00:44:18,621 in something that he likes, 918 00:44:19,967 --> 00:44:21,831 he might start trying to understand you 919 00:44:23,039 --> 00:44:24,523 and your passion for art. 920 00:44:26,456 --> 00:44:28,907 You know, we all have dreams, 921 00:44:30,184 --> 00:44:31,323 even our parents. 922 00:44:32,704 --> 00:44:35,465 Find his. Open that door. 923 00:44:36,466 --> 00:44:37,813 Maybe he'll surprise you. 924 00:44:40,194 --> 00:44:41,368 You really think so? 925 00:44:42,334 --> 00:44:43,370 I don't know. 926 00:44:43,439 --> 00:44:44,785 [Brandon chuckles] 927 00:44:46,822 --> 00:44:47,961 Yeah, it'll work. 928 00:44:48,651 --> 00:44:50,618 - [radio host] It's the day before Comic Con weekend 929 00:44:50,653 --> 00:44:51,999 in San Diego. 930 00:44:51,999 --> 00:44:53,518 Are you ready? 931 00:44:53,552 --> 00:44:57,004 This is The Killers on WX 97.7 FM. 932 00:44:58,316 --> 00:44:59,386 [Mike] All right. 933 00:45:04,080 --> 00:45:07,083 - Did you see the display Wild Imagination has? 934 00:45:07,152 --> 00:45:08,326 - It's the size of the fricking Death Star? 935 00:45:08,360 --> 00:45:10,673 How could I miss it? [laughs] 936 00:45:11,985 --> 00:45:13,055 Are you nervous? 937 00:45:13,089 --> 00:45:15,678 - Who? Me? Nervous? Not on your life. 938 00:45:15,713 --> 00:45:18,060 No, we just need to sell as much as we can. 939 00:45:18,094 --> 00:45:19,371 I already put in the Top Guys order, 940 00:45:19,406 --> 00:45:21,373 so there's no turning back now. 941 00:45:21,373 --> 00:45:25,515 - Hey, look, it's Mike from Mike's World. 942 00:45:25,550 --> 00:45:27,276 Going-outta-business sale here, Mike? 943 00:45:27,345 --> 00:45:29,036 Only the back issues, Chad. 944 00:45:29,036 --> 00:45:30,589 Not to worry. We're not going anywhere. 945 00:45:30,624 --> 00:45:33,489 - Hey, I see child labor's making a nice comeback. 946 00:45:33,523 --> 00:45:35,871 [laughs] Very funny. 947 00:45:35,905 --> 00:45:37,079 Brandon, this is Chad, 948 00:45:37,113 --> 00:45:40,876 the owner of that Wild Imagination monstrosity. 949 00:45:40,910 --> 00:45:43,188 Chad, this is Brandon, my assistant. 950 00:45:43,223 --> 00:45:44,224 [Chad] It's nice to meet you. 951 00:45:44,258 --> 00:45:46,260 If you ever wanna see a real comic shop, 952 00:45:46,295 --> 00:45:48,021 feel free to stop on by. 953 00:45:48,055 --> 00:45:51,127 You know, Alex is running a tight ship. 954 00:45:51,196 --> 00:45:52,197 You know what I mean. 955 00:45:53,785 --> 00:45:56,201 Good luck. You'll need it. 956 00:45:57,133 --> 00:45:58,721 How did you stay so calm? 957 00:45:58,721 --> 00:46:00,412 I wanna punch him in the face. 958 00:46:00,412 --> 00:46:03,243 - He's just trying to stir the pot, kid. 959 00:46:03,277 --> 00:46:04,589 Best to take the high road. 960 00:46:06,971 --> 00:46:09,111 Here, uh, help me. 961 00:46:09,145 --> 00:46:10,215 Tear me off some tape. 962 00:46:14,219 --> 00:46:17,015 [keyboard clacks] 963 00:46:20,225 --> 00:46:22,400 - Mike, you ever wish you could illustrate again? 964 00:46:23,470 --> 00:46:24,471 [Mike] Sure I do, 965 00:46:25,610 --> 00:46:28,544 but you gotta play the hand you're dealt, right? 966 00:46:28,578 --> 00:46:29,890 Make the best of it. 967 00:46:31,996 --> 00:46:33,963 - What if you were given another chance? 968 00:46:35,240 --> 00:46:37,104 - You don't always get a second chance. 969 00:46:39,658 --> 00:46:40,763 I think you could do it. 970 00:46:40,798 --> 00:46:41,937 [gentle music] 971 00:46:41,971 --> 00:46:43,628 [Mike] Hmm. 972 00:46:43,662 --> 00:46:44,905 [sighs] I would do anything 973 00:46:44,940 --> 00:46:46,804 to get a chance like that one day. 974 00:46:51,291 --> 00:46:52,775 Well, stick with it. 975 00:46:52,775 --> 00:46:54,432 You know, work hard. Stay focused. 976 00:46:54,432 --> 00:46:55,743 Keep honing your craft. 977 00:46:56,675 --> 00:46:57,953 You'll get your chance. 978 00:46:59,437 --> 00:47:01,094 [pencil scribbles] 979 00:47:04,269 --> 00:47:05,788 What about Alex? 980 00:47:09,378 --> 00:47:11,483 You know she's into you, right? 981 00:47:11,518 --> 00:47:13,692 - All right, it's getting kinda late for me. 982 00:47:14,659 --> 00:47:16,316 I'm gonna turn in. 983 00:47:16,316 --> 00:47:19,837 Ugh, we got a big day tomorrow. I need you on your game. 984 00:47:21,045 --> 00:47:22,011 Okay. 985 00:47:23,150 --> 00:47:25,843 [ecstatic music] 986 00:47:27,637 --> 00:47:30,157 [shutter snaps] 987 00:47:34,817 --> 00:47:36,992 - [Mike] Let's make it an even fifty. 988 00:47:36,992 --> 00:47:39,580 What have you got? 60? Okay. 989 00:47:39,649 --> 00:47:42,169 There you go, and here's your comics. 990 00:47:42,169 --> 00:47:44,482 We'll be here all weekend if you need anything else. 991 00:47:44,516 --> 00:47:45,621 Don't be a stranger. 992 00:47:47,519 --> 00:47:48,520 Ha ha ha. 993 00:47:48,555 --> 00:47:50,833 [laughs] Whoa. 994 00:47:50,868 --> 00:47:52,076 - Hey. - Yeah. 995 00:47:52,145 --> 00:47:54,872 - I was wondering if I could maybe walk around a bit now 996 00:47:54,906 --> 00:47:57,322 and explore, you know, more of the... 997 00:47:57,357 --> 00:47:58,841 That's five bucks. 998 00:47:58,876 --> 00:48:01,464 We're here on official Mike's World business. 999 00:48:01,499 --> 00:48:02,431 It's not playtime. 1000 00:48:02,500 --> 00:48:05,192 - I, I know. It's my first time here. 1001 00:48:05,227 --> 00:48:08,161 I just wanted to check out more of the stuff here. 1002 00:48:08,920 --> 00:48:11,026 All right, go ahead. Go on. 1003 00:48:11,026 --> 00:48:12,061 Thank you. 1004 00:48:12,096 --> 00:48:13,856 - Look, I'm gonna check in with you in an hour, 1005 00:48:13,891 --> 00:48:15,168 in case I need your help. 1006 00:48:15,202 --> 00:48:16,203 Yep. 1007 00:48:18,171 --> 00:48:19,413 Hi. 1008 00:48:19,448 --> 00:48:21,519 - Mikey D! - Excuse me. Hey, Danno! 1009 00:48:21,553 --> 00:48:22,900 - What's going on, brother? - How you doing, man? 1010 00:48:22,934 --> 00:48:24,039 - Good to see ya. - Good to see you, too. 1011 00:48:24,073 --> 00:48:25,040 How's every thing? 1012 00:48:25,040 --> 00:48:26,524 - Yeah, I'm just working the booth, you know? 1013 00:48:26,558 --> 00:48:27,939 - Looks great, it looks great. - Thank you, thank you. 1014 00:48:28,008 --> 00:48:29,941 - Listen, you wanna join me for dinner tonight? 1015 00:48:30,010 --> 00:48:31,529 Oh, you know, I, I'd love to, 1016 00:48:31,563 --> 00:48:32,944 but I'm trying to move some of these issues, 1017 00:48:33,013 --> 00:48:34,773 make room for the new Top Guys stuff. 1018 00:48:34,808 --> 00:48:36,879 You know, I sure hope this thing pans out. 1019 00:48:36,914 --> 00:48:38,398 All in on this, you know. 1020 00:48:38,398 --> 00:48:40,365 - Us too, buddy. Trust me. 1021 00:48:40,400 --> 00:48:42,609 Meanwhile, I am promoting a new series this weekend. 1022 00:48:42,678 --> 00:48:44,024 - [Mike] Oh really? - Mm-hmm. 1023 00:48:44,059 --> 00:48:45,301 Anything interesting? 1024 00:48:45,370 --> 00:48:48,063 - Tell y'all about it at dinner. Grey and Johnny's. Nine o'clock. 1025 00:48:48,097 --> 00:48:49,271 Come on, you can do it. 1026 00:48:49,305 --> 00:48:50,893 [Mike chuckles] 1027 00:48:53,102 --> 00:48:55,794 [enthusiastic music] 1028 00:48:55,863 --> 00:48:57,900 [Mike sighs] 1029 00:48:57,900 --> 00:49:00,834 [phone taps] 1030 00:49:00,903 --> 00:49:02,940 - What, are you, like, playing a game, or? 1031 00:49:05,943 --> 00:49:06,909 Dan! 1032 00:49:06,944 --> 00:49:07,875 - What's up, buddy? - Hey, man. 1033 00:49:07,910 --> 00:49:08,876 How are you? 1034 00:49:08,911 --> 00:49:10,292 - Good. Thanks so much for, uh, for coming. 1035 00:49:10,326 --> 00:49:12,328 - I really appreciate it. - Of course, of course. 1036 00:49:12,397 --> 00:49:14,744 Sorry. Business meetings went long. 1037 00:49:14,779 --> 00:49:17,092 - Nah, I get it. Oh, this is Brandon. 1038 00:49:17,126 --> 00:49:20,267 - Oh, how do you two know each other? 1039 00:49:20,302 --> 00:49:21,751 - Uh, he's a regular at the shop. 1040 00:49:21,786 --> 00:49:24,271 You know, he wanted to come along, help out, 1041 00:49:24,271 --> 00:49:25,824 check out his first Comic Con. 1042 00:49:25,859 --> 00:49:29,242 - Nice. And what do you think so far, young man? 1043 00:49:29,276 --> 00:49:31,140 - Mike barely let me go anywhere. [chuckles] 1044 00:49:31,175 --> 00:49:34,005 - Come on, Mike, let the kid have some fun. 1045 00:49:34,074 --> 00:49:35,489 He lies. He lies. 1046 00:49:35,524 --> 00:49:37,284 He's got, like, the smallest bladder 1047 00:49:37,319 --> 00:49:38,423 of any, any human 1048 00:49:38,458 --> 00:49:39,459 - known to man. - Ha ha ha. 1049 00:49:39,459 --> 00:49:41,840 - So I mean, he took plenty of breaks. 1050 00:49:41,875 --> 00:49:44,119 More importantly, what are you here promoting? 1051 00:49:44,153 --> 00:49:47,501 Oh, "Alien Ants." 1052 00:49:47,536 --> 00:49:50,263 - [Mike] Sounds cool. - Oh, it is great. 1053 00:49:50,297 --> 00:49:51,781 It's a parody comic 1054 00:49:51,781 --> 00:49:53,611 full of social commentary, 1055 00:49:53,645 --> 00:49:55,923 top illustrations, sharp, 1056 00:49:55,958 --> 00:49:58,581 and I am talking about sharp writing, Mike. 1057 00:49:58,616 --> 00:49:59,617 It's amazing. 1058 00:50:00,618 --> 00:50:01,619 Huh. 1059 00:50:02,344 --> 00:50:03,552 Dan, you... 1060 00:50:03,621 --> 00:50:06,244 Do you happen to know anyone that works at "Techno Man"? 1061 00:50:07,211 --> 00:50:08,488 Yeah, I know the writer. 1062 00:50:11,974 --> 00:50:13,389 Big "Techno Man" fan, huh? 1063 00:50:13,458 --> 00:50:14,528 [Brandon] Yeah. 1064 00:50:14,563 --> 00:50:15,943 Maybe you two can meet. 1065 00:50:15,978 --> 00:50:17,462 Really? 1066 00:50:17,497 --> 00:50:19,533 Yeah, that would be awesome. 1067 00:50:19,602 --> 00:50:20,983 [Dan] Yeah. 1068 00:50:21,018 --> 00:50:24,021 [upbeat rock music] 1069 00:50:25,643 --> 00:50:27,990 Excuse me. So sorry. 1070 00:50:27,990 --> 00:50:29,474 Brandon, meet Alan Jackson. 1071 00:50:29,509 --> 00:50:31,511 He's a top writer at "Techno Man." 1072 00:50:31,545 --> 00:50:32,650 Alan, meet Brandon. 1073 00:50:32,684 --> 00:50:35,377 He's a big fan and a future illustrator. 1074 00:50:35,411 --> 00:50:38,828 - So what drew you to "Techno Man"? 1075 00:50:38,863 --> 00:50:41,693 Uh, everything, I guess. 1076 00:50:41,728 --> 00:50:42,867 I moved around a lot, 1077 00:50:42,901 --> 00:50:45,663 so I wish I could travel wherever I wanted, 1078 00:50:45,663 --> 00:50:46,836 [chuckles] you know? 1079 00:50:46,836 --> 00:50:49,011 - Guys like Stan Lee built empires 1080 00:50:49,011 --> 00:50:50,530 on creating memorable characters, you know? 1081 00:50:50,530 --> 00:50:52,704 - Yeah, but someone has to draw 'em. 1082 00:50:52,704 --> 00:50:54,879 - [laughs] Yeah, but if you threw a penny, 1083 00:50:54,913 --> 00:50:57,192 it would hit someone that thinks they can draw. 1084 00:50:57,226 --> 00:50:58,538 Like Jack Kirby? 1085 00:50:58,572 --> 00:50:59,918 [Dan scoffs] 1086 00:51:00,885 --> 00:51:02,369 How do you two know each other again? 1087 00:51:02,404 --> 00:51:04,682 We called Dan the fun police. 1088 00:51:04,682 --> 00:51:05,752 [Brandon laughs] 1089 00:51:05,786 --> 00:51:07,961 Oh, we worked on a title a while ago. 1090 00:51:08,030 --> 00:51:10,032 Guys, I need to get back, but uh Brandon, before I go, 1091 00:51:10,067 --> 00:51:12,586 you want me to sign something for you? 1092 00:51:12,621 --> 00:51:15,417 Yeah, that would be amazing. 1093 00:51:15,451 --> 00:51:16,418 Here you go. 1094 00:51:19,214 --> 00:51:21,871 [marker scribbles] 1095 00:51:23,735 --> 00:51:24,874 - It was nice meeting you, Brandon. 1096 00:51:24,874 --> 00:51:26,117 Thank you so much. 1097 00:51:26,186 --> 00:51:27,670 Alan, always a pleasure. 1098 00:51:27,705 --> 00:51:28,740 Likewise. 1099 00:51:28,775 --> 00:51:29,879 [Dan] Let's go, pal. 1100 00:51:31,157 --> 00:51:32,468 - [Royce] Yeah, how's traction been at your booth? 1101 00:51:32,537 --> 00:51:34,401 - [Max] Actually, very good. - Awesome. 1102 00:51:34,401 --> 00:51:35,851 - Hey, I wasn't able to place a big order 1103 00:51:35,885 --> 00:51:37,232 for the Top Guys stuff. 1104 00:51:37,266 --> 00:51:38,612 - [Royce] Yeah, buzz has been crazy. 1105 00:51:38,647 --> 00:51:40,718 They sent reps nationwide to build up hype, 1106 00:51:40,718 --> 00:51:41,753 least from what I hear. 1107 00:51:41,788 --> 00:51:43,652 - [Max] Ah, well, hopefully for them, 1108 00:51:43,721 --> 00:51:45,412 the quality matches the hype. 1109 00:51:45,412 --> 00:51:48,208 - Hey, are you guys talking about that new publisher? 1110 00:51:48,243 --> 00:51:49,451 Yeah, you got a order in? 1111 00:51:49,485 --> 00:51:51,763 Huge order, actually. 1112 00:51:51,798 --> 00:51:53,110 Aren't you nervous it'll flop? 1113 00:51:53,144 --> 00:51:54,904 Nervous? Nah. 1114 00:51:54,939 --> 00:51:57,079 They got too many talented people to fail. 1115 00:51:57,114 --> 00:51:58,425 Like, look at Image. 1116 00:51:58,425 --> 00:52:00,082 It's still here decades later. 1117 00:52:00,082 --> 00:52:02,257 - Well, Image had Todd McFarlane. 1118 00:52:02,257 --> 00:52:03,879 That's why they overprinted everything. 1119 00:52:04,949 --> 00:52:06,399 [audacious music] 1120 00:52:06,433 --> 00:52:07,434 Yeah. 1121 00:52:09,298 --> 00:52:10,920 [Mike sighs] 1122 00:52:29,836 --> 00:52:34,392 - So, do you feel good about what we sold? 1123 00:52:35,635 --> 00:52:37,913 - I'd rather be driving an empty truck home, 1124 00:52:37,947 --> 00:52:39,156 but yeah, it's a start. 1125 00:52:40,950 --> 00:52:42,711 You did good. Come on, 1126 00:52:42,780 --> 00:52:44,609 let's hit the road. [engine cranks] 1127 00:52:44,609 --> 00:52:46,611 [gentle music] 1128 00:52:46,646 --> 00:52:48,786 ♪ 10,000 roads to take 1129 00:52:48,820 --> 00:52:53,135 ♪ And once you choose a path, there's no turning back ♪ 1130 00:52:56,552 --> 00:52:57,657 [lever clanks] [keys jangle] 1131 00:52:57,691 --> 00:52:59,486 Here we are, home sweet home. 1132 00:53:00,418 --> 00:53:01,419 Yeah. 1133 00:53:02,386 --> 00:53:03,870 Here's your chance, Brandon. 1134 00:53:05,630 --> 00:53:07,149 What chance? 1135 00:53:07,184 --> 00:53:09,393 - Now's your chance to connect with your dad, 1136 00:53:09,462 --> 00:53:11,981 to understand each other 1137 00:53:12,016 --> 00:53:13,362 for who you both really are. 1138 00:53:16,054 --> 00:53:18,540 Oh, and uh, what about my website? 1139 00:53:18,574 --> 00:53:19,782 - Yeah, I'm gonna have that up and running 1140 00:53:19,817 --> 00:53:21,163 really, really soon. 1141 00:53:21,198 --> 00:53:22,854 - Thanks, kid. - No problem. 1142 00:53:23,993 --> 00:53:25,547 Uh, I'll see you, Mike. 1143 00:53:25,581 --> 00:53:26,651 - [Mike] Get some shut-eye. 1144 00:53:26,686 --> 00:53:28,377 - [Brandon] I will. Thanks, Mike. 1145 00:53:30,379 --> 00:53:32,070 [door closes] 1146 00:53:34,245 --> 00:53:36,489 [keys jangle] [engine cranks] 1147 00:53:37,904 --> 00:53:41,390 [punk music] 1148 00:53:45,843 --> 00:53:47,051 Oh, hey, um, 1149 00:53:47,051 --> 00:53:49,778 I really appreciate the indie selection you guys carry, 1150 00:53:49,847 --> 00:53:51,883 oh, and these new "Techno Man" issues. 1151 00:53:51,918 --> 00:53:53,713 Super cool. 1152 00:53:53,713 --> 00:53:55,162 - You know, I try to keep stock in of the 1153 00:53:55,197 --> 00:53:56,509 small-publisher titles. 1154 00:53:56,543 --> 00:53:58,442 It's kind of our specialty here. 1155 00:53:58,511 --> 00:54:00,582 - Yeah, I was at, uh, Wild Imagination earlier, 1156 00:54:00,616 --> 00:54:03,240 and their indie section is so small. 1157 00:54:03,240 --> 00:54:06,104 - [scoffs] They, uh, they have an indie section now? 1158 00:54:06,139 --> 00:54:09,556 - Yeah, but nobody really seems to know much about it. 1159 00:54:09,591 --> 00:54:10,557 [tuts] Really? 1160 00:54:12,594 --> 00:54:14,561 [Mike laughs] 1161 00:54:14,561 --> 00:54:16,460 Hey, you interested in the new line from Top Guys? 1162 00:54:16,529 --> 00:54:18,738 - Oh, yeah, for sure. Yeah, I love Jimmy Farlane. 1163 00:54:18,738 --> 00:54:20,395 Well, in the next week, 1164 00:54:20,395 --> 00:54:21,948 I'm gonna have everything from Top Guys, 1165 00:54:21,982 --> 00:54:23,881 the biggest and best selection in town. 1166 00:54:29,645 --> 00:54:32,303 ♪ You know I'm gonna be there 1167 00:54:32,372 --> 00:54:33,408 [Mike sighs] 1168 00:54:33,408 --> 00:54:36,273 ♪ You know I'm gonna bring it home ♪ 1169 00:54:37,722 --> 00:54:38,930 Huh. 1170 00:54:38,965 --> 00:54:41,761 Hey, Dan, uh, y-you know how you set up that meeting 1171 00:54:41,795 --> 00:54:42,934 with Brandon and Alan? 1172 00:54:43,935 --> 00:54:46,144 [chuckles] I need another favor. 1173 00:54:47,456 --> 00:54:52,427 [vigorous rock music] 1174 00:54:53,290 --> 00:54:54,981 ♪ Whoo 1175 00:54:56,948 --> 00:54:58,640 ♪ My Uber ride dropped me off 1176 00:54:58,674 --> 00:55:00,158 ♪ Fairfax and Beverly 1177 00:55:00,227 --> 00:55:01,781 ♪ The sneakerheads, walking up ♪ 1178 00:55:01,815 --> 00:55:03,334 ♪ They try to talk to me 1179 00:55:03,403 --> 00:55:05,094 ♪ They say do I wanna fight ♪ 1180 00:55:05,129 --> 00:55:06,648 ♪ They say do I wanna go ♪ Whoo 1181 00:55:06,682 --> 00:55:08,235 ♪ I say I'm feeling too high 1182 00:55:08,270 --> 00:55:09,961 ♪ I say, come on and let's dance ♪ 1183 00:55:09,996 --> 00:55:11,584 ♪ More fly 1184 00:55:11,618 --> 00:55:13,240 ♪ I don't try ♪ Whoo 1185 00:55:13,275 --> 00:55:14,932 ♪ Deep breath ♪ Uh-huh 1186 00:55:14,966 --> 00:55:16,589 ♪ I won't die ♪ Let's dance 1187 00:55:16,623 --> 00:55:17,624 ♪ More fly 1188 00:55:17,659 --> 00:55:18,763 ♪ What? ♪ I don't try 1189 00:55:18,798 --> 00:55:19,799 ♪ Whoo ♪ Let's dance 1190 00:55:19,833 --> 00:55:21,007 ♪ Deep breath 1191 00:55:21,076 --> 00:55:22,698 ♪ I won't die ♪ Whoo ♪ 1192 00:55:22,767 --> 00:55:23,734 [singer sings in Jamaican Patois] 1193 00:55:23,768 --> 00:55:25,805 [text pops] 1194 00:55:25,805 --> 00:55:28,117 [emoticons squelch] 1195 00:55:28,152 --> 00:55:29,118 ♪ Let's dance 1196 00:55:29,153 --> 00:55:30,637 [singer sings in Jamaican Patois] 1197 00:55:30,637 --> 00:55:31,776 ♪ Whoo 1198 00:55:31,776 --> 00:55:33,019 [door opens] 1199 00:55:33,053 --> 00:55:34,710 - Oh, Mikey, Mikey, Mikey, Mikey, the man. [snaps fingers] 1200 00:55:34,779 --> 00:55:35,642 - Hey. - What's up, man? 1201 00:55:35,677 --> 00:55:36,643 Scotty. 1202 00:55:36,678 --> 00:55:38,058 - What's up? Right? - Oh, I got your stuff. 1203 00:55:38,127 --> 00:55:40,647 - Okay. - Got your stuff right here. 1204 00:55:40,682 --> 00:55:41,959 - Here's your stuff. - My God, 1205 00:55:41,993 --> 00:55:43,857 this is great. 1206 00:55:43,926 --> 00:55:45,307 This is great. 1207 00:55:45,342 --> 00:55:47,102 - You happy? - Dude [wheezes]! 1208 00:55:47,136 --> 00:55:50,001 - Yeah? - Dude, I'm beyond happy. 1209 00:55:50,726 --> 00:55:51,693 Score, Brother. 1210 00:55:51,727 --> 00:55:53,557 - Score. Hey, I'm gonna bag this up for you. 1211 00:55:53,626 --> 00:55:54,834 Okay, let's do it. 1212 00:55:54,868 --> 00:55:56,180 - I don't want you get jacked in the parking lot. 1213 00:55:56,180 --> 00:55:58,320 - That wouldn't be good. Thanks again, Mike. 1214 00:55:58,320 --> 00:55:59,459 [Mike blows] 1215 00:55:59,494 --> 00:56:00,840 - Thank you so much. I owe you. 1216 00:56:00,874 --> 00:56:02,842 - [Mike] Oh yeah. - Thank you, Brother. 1217 00:56:02,842 --> 00:56:03,946 - You got it. - "The Flaming Carrot." 1218 00:56:03,981 --> 00:56:05,016 [Mike] "Flaming Carrot," 1219 00:56:05,016 --> 00:56:05,948 - I'm on the hunt. - That's great. 1220 00:56:05,983 --> 00:56:07,087 It's gonna be expensive. 1221 00:56:07,156 --> 00:56:09,538 - [snaps fingers] I'm Carrot Top, bitch. Come on, now! 1222 00:56:09,573 --> 00:56:11,575 - Yeah, it's true. - [Carrot Top] All right. 1223 00:56:11,644 --> 00:56:12,852 [Mike] Wow. 1224 00:56:12,852 --> 00:56:14,923 - Is Farlane really coming here? - Yeah, he's coming. 1225 00:56:14,992 --> 00:56:16,649 He's doing a signing for us. 1226 00:56:16,683 --> 00:56:18,685 How did you make that happen? 1227 00:56:18,720 --> 00:56:20,342 I agreed to pay for his airfare, hotel, 1228 00:56:20,377 --> 00:56:21,757 and give him a signing fee. 1229 00:56:21,826 --> 00:56:23,518 Just like that. 1230 00:56:23,518 --> 00:56:26,866 - [tuts] He's a bit of a gambler. Loves Vegas. 1231 00:56:26,900 --> 00:56:28,177 [Mike huffs] 1232 00:56:28,212 --> 00:56:29,696 - You gotta let me read those new issues. 1233 00:56:29,696 --> 00:56:31,008 - You know I can't let you read 'em 1234 00:56:31,008 --> 00:56:32,009 until the launch. 1235 00:56:33,217 --> 00:56:34,701 Sorry. 1236 00:56:34,736 --> 00:56:35,737 Uh. 1237 00:56:35,806 --> 00:56:37,842 [Mike laughs] 1238 00:56:37,842 --> 00:56:41,018 [rock music] 1239 00:56:41,018 --> 00:56:43,469 [phone taps] 1240 00:56:45,678 --> 00:56:47,818 [phone dings] 1241 00:56:49,440 --> 00:56:52,029 [phone buzzes] 1242 00:56:54,238 --> 00:56:55,239 [Mike] Hmm. 1243 00:57:06,077 --> 00:57:08,079 [phone squeaks] 1244 00:57:09,736 --> 00:57:12,187 [phone pops] 1245 00:57:20,885 --> 00:57:22,404 [knocking] 1246 00:57:22,439 --> 00:57:23,440 Who is it? 1247 00:57:23,474 --> 00:57:24,648 [Alex] It's Alex. 1248 00:57:24,717 --> 00:57:25,683 Come in. 1249 00:57:27,202 --> 00:57:28,272 Hey, we have another customer 1250 00:57:28,306 --> 00:57:30,274 asking about signed Farlane comics. 1251 00:57:30,308 --> 00:57:31,931 - Well, just tell 'em to come back tomorrow, okay? 1252 00:57:31,965 --> 00:57:33,104 I am working on it. 1253 00:57:33,139 --> 00:57:35,244 I mean, they'll be here tomorrow. 1254 00:57:39,007 --> 00:57:41,975 Look, babe, we'll just keep this between us, huh? 1255 00:57:42,044 --> 00:57:43,149 - Mm-hmm. 1256 00:57:43,218 --> 00:57:45,220 - Yeah? - Yep. 1257 00:57:53,573 --> 00:57:55,368 All right, okay, 1258 00:57:55,437 --> 00:57:58,440 so, drawing has a certain technique, right? 1259 00:57:58,475 --> 00:58:00,407 There's certain things you have to do correctly. 1260 00:58:00,442 --> 00:58:01,616 Yeah, I mean, it's different. 1261 00:58:01,616 --> 00:58:04,135 Like, I can't even throw the ball at all, so. 1262 00:58:04,170 --> 00:58:06,586 - Well, you couldn't draw once at all either, huh? 1263 00:58:06,621 --> 00:58:08,519 All right, now look. You grab the football 1264 00:58:08,588 --> 00:58:11,349 with your thumb and your middle finger, okay? 1265 00:58:11,384 --> 00:58:14,111 And then you clasp your other fingers around it, 1266 00:58:14,145 --> 00:58:16,354 and when you first wind up to throw, okay, 1267 00:58:17,321 --> 00:58:20,324 you keep your elbow above your armpit at first. 1268 00:58:20,358 --> 00:58:21,946 And then when you go to release it, 1269 00:58:21,981 --> 00:58:23,983 the last finger that leaves the ball 1270 00:58:23,983 --> 00:58:25,985 is your index finger, okay? Got it? 1271 00:58:25,985 --> 00:58:27,331 - Brandon, go along. - Okay. 1272 00:58:29,506 --> 00:58:31,128 [momentous music] 1273 00:58:31,128 --> 00:58:32,992 [Brandon chuckles] 1274 00:58:34,303 --> 00:58:36,513 [Kurt laughs] 1275 00:58:36,547 --> 00:58:38,653 - Hey, look at that. - It's kinda fun. 1276 00:58:38,653 --> 00:58:40,482 - [Kurt] Huh? - Yeah. 1277 00:58:40,482 --> 00:58:44,141 - Just remember, whatever you do in life, 1278 00:58:45,038 --> 00:58:47,351 it's gonna be a struggle at first, 1279 00:58:47,385 --> 00:58:49,042 but if you learn the proper techniques 1280 00:58:49,111 --> 00:58:50,354 and you practice, 1281 00:58:51,976 --> 00:58:53,806 it'll get much easier. 1282 00:58:53,840 --> 00:58:57,810 But you gotta practice and never quit. 1283 00:59:00,571 --> 00:59:03,367 - Dad, are you bothered that I'm not athletic? 1284 00:59:03,401 --> 00:59:05,403 [sighs] Not at all, Son. 1285 00:59:08,027 --> 00:59:10,823 Most of us won't do anything but watch sports as adults, 1286 00:59:12,065 --> 00:59:15,690 but healthy body, healthy mind. 1287 00:59:15,724 --> 00:59:18,347 Life is all about balance, okay? 1288 00:59:21,316 --> 00:59:22,766 Now, go long. 1289 00:59:22,835 --> 00:59:23,801 It's all you. 1290 00:59:24,526 --> 00:59:26,183 There it is. Come on. 1291 00:59:27,356 --> 00:59:29,048 Awesome. Come on, one more. 1292 00:59:29,082 --> 00:59:30,532 Okay. 1293 00:59:31,878 --> 00:59:35,779 ♪ You wanna feel my Achilles heel ♪ 1294 00:59:35,848 --> 00:59:40,266 ♪ The boy inside who bends to every word ♪ 1295 00:59:40,300 --> 00:59:43,234 ♪ But if he up and left one day ♪ 1296 00:59:43,234 --> 00:59:47,514 ♪ Do you think you'd find a way to get to the beginning ♪ 1297 00:59:47,549 --> 00:59:51,208 ♪ I wouldn't hold my breath 1298 00:59:51,208 --> 00:59:53,037 [tool scrapes] 1299 00:59:58,077 --> 01:00:00,079 [Kurt] Oh, my God. 1300 01:00:03,565 --> 01:00:04,566 Hmm. 1301 01:00:10,917 --> 01:00:11,953 [Kurt grunts] 1302 01:00:11,987 --> 01:00:15,404 [case latch rattles] 1303 01:00:18,407 --> 01:00:19,650 [Kurt grunts] 1304 01:00:19,719 --> 01:00:21,963 [Kurt sighs] 1305 01:00:22,929 --> 01:00:25,587 [guitar twangs] 1306 01:00:34,113 --> 01:00:37,944 [bouncy acoustic guitar music] 1307 01:00:47,505 --> 01:00:48,955 [Kurt chuckles] 1308 01:00:48,955 --> 01:00:50,129 What are you doing? 1309 01:00:50,163 --> 01:00:54,133 - I'm just, uh, sorting things in the garage. [sighs] 1310 01:00:54,167 --> 01:00:55,721 - I didn't even know you could play. 1311 01:00:55,790 --> 01:00:58,102 - Well, I told you I was in a rock band in high school. 1312 01:00:58,102 --> 01:00:59,483 Why'd you stop? 1313 01:00:59,517 --> 01:01:01,796 - We made a few CDs. We tried to get them out. 1314 01:01:02,762 --> 01:01:06,663 I joined the military. Life happened. 1315 01:01:09,010 --> 01:01:10,908 I really haven't played it since then. 1316 01:01:12,634 --> 01:01:14,049 You should. 1317 01:01:14,118 --> 01:01:16,880 Mom would probably love to hear you play. 1318 01:01:16,949 --> 01:01:17,915 [chuckles] Yeah. 1319 01:01:19,330 --> 01:01:20,331 I guess so. 1320 01:01:22,644 --> 01:01:24,681 We should go help your mom get dinner ready. 1321 01:01:26,372 --> 01:01:27,373 Okay. 1322 01:01:34,691 --> 01:01:38,660 [lively rock music] 1323 01:01:38,660 --> 01:01:40,144 It's time! 1324 01:01:40,558 --> 01:01:41,525 Really? 1325 01:01:41,559 --> 01:01:43,044 [Mike laughs] 1326 01:01:43,113 --> 01:01:44,183 Okay. 1327 01:01:44,183 --> 01:01:46,461 - Yeah, let's see if this Top Guys stuff lives up 1328 01:01:46,495 --> 01:01:47,565 to the hype, shall we? 1329 01:01:48,497 --> 01:01:50,223 Here, uh, one for you, 1330 01:01:50,292 --> 01:01:51,846 one for me, 1331 01:01:51,880 --> 01:01:53,571 another one for me, 1332 01:01:53,640 --> 01:01:54,849 three for me. 1333 01:01:54,883 --> 01:01:56,160 Just kidding, one for you. 1334 01:01:57,403 --> 01:01:59,405 Ah [sighs]. 1335 01:02:02,857 --> 01:02:04,203 [Brandon] Yes. 1336 01:02:04,237 --> 01:02:06,136 [Mike sighs] 1337 01:02:08,379 --> 01:02:11,658 [expectant drum music] 1338 01:02:14,696 --> 01:02:16,422 [jarring music] 1339 01:02:16,491 --> 01:02:17,837 Wow. 1340 01:02:18,389 --> 01:02:19,494 [Mike sniffles] 1341 01:02:19,528 --> 01:02:20,944 [Mike clears throat] 1342 01:02:21,013 --> 01:02:23,809 [dignified music] 1343 01:02:26,708 --> 01:02:27,709 Hmm. 1344 01:02:29,262 --> 01:02:31,057 That's more like it. 1345 01:02:32,403 --> 01:02:33,922 [sighs] Pff. 1346 01:02:42,620 --> 01:02:43,621 Wow. 1347 01:02:45,554 --> 01:02:47,073 What did you think? 1348 01:02:47,073 --> 01:02:50,249 - [sighs] I think Dan screwed me good. 1349 01:02:50,249 --> 01:02:51,250 These are terrible. 1350 01:02:53,045 --> 01:02:54,253 Ugh. 1351 01:02:54,253 --> 01:02:57,118 - The, the Farlane one was fun, I think, 1352 01:02:57,187 --> 01:02:58,222 though the rest- 1353 01:02:58,222 --> 01:03:00,224 Garbage? Awful? 1354 01:03:00,259 --> 01:03:02,261 They suck. They suck. 1355 01:03:03,262 --> 01:03:04,470 The fans, 1356 01:03:04,504 --> 01:03:07,714 they're gonna wanna find out for themselves anyway. 1357 01:03:07,749 --> 01:03:10,441 - Yeah, let's hope you're right, kid. Pff. 1358 01:03:11,822 --> 01:03:13,859 God, so stupid. 1359 01:03:15,274 --> 01:03:17,621 - I might have something that could cheer you up. 1360 01:03:28,459 --> 01:03:31,290 [keyboard clacks] 1361 01:03:35,121 --> 01:03:36,364 This is fantastic, Brandon. 1362 01:03:36,433 --> 01:03:38,607 I mean, wow, I, I, I love it. 1363 01:03:38,642 --> 01:03:41,438 This is great work. [sighs] 1364 01:03:42,163 --> 01:03:45,511 Just name it. Anything in the store you want, just ask. 1365 01:03:45,580 --> 01:03:47,099 It's yours. Anything. 1366 01:03:49,308 --> 01:03:53,001 Uh, okay. [laughs] 1367 01:03:53,657 --> 01:03:55,383 [intimidating music] 1368 01:03:55,452 --> 01:03:57,488 [text pops] [vigorous music] 1369 01:03:57,523 --> 01:04:00,008 [emoticons squelch] 1370 01:04:11,054 --> 01:04:12,193 [Mike] Brandon, you got this. 1371 01:04:12,227 --> 01:04:13,677 Okay, you built me a kick-ass website. 1372 01:04:13,711 --> 01:04:15,230 I think you can use the register. 1373 01:04:15,299 --> 01:04:17,681 All right, just remember, any questions, ask. 1374 01:04:17,681 --> 01:04:19,648 I'll be over here, managing Jimmy's signing. 1375 01:04:19,683 --> 01:04:21,202 You ring the people up, okay? 1376 01:04:21,236 --> 01:04:22,444 - [Brandon] Yeah. - [Mike] Cool? 1377 01:04:24,032 --> 01:04:25,378 Ah, Jimmy. 1378 01:04:25,447 --> 01:04:26,517 Yo. 1379 01:04:26,517 --> 01:04:28,347 - You know, I bought like 500 of these things. 1380 01:04:28,381 --> 01:04:29,417 Help me move 'em, will ya? 1381 01:04:29,486 --> 01:04:30,383 - Yeah, we'll move them all, man. 1382 01:04:30,452 --> 01:04:31,971 - Okay, cool. - Yeah. 1383 01:04:32,006 --> 01:04:33,179 Hey, thank you for your support. 1384 01:04:33,214 --> 01:04:34,698 - Thank you. - Yeah, of course. 1385 01:04:39,013 --> 01:04:39,979 Oh. 1386 01:04:40,014 --> 01:04:41,325 [taps window] 1387 01:04:41,360 --> 01:04:42,913 Got a little water. 1388 01:04:42,982 --> 01:04:44,984 It's always good to stay hydrated, Jimmy. 1389 01:04:45,019 --> 01:04:47,021 - What do you say we fire this baby up? 1390 01:04:47,021 --> 01:04:48,263 Uh, yeah, why not? 1391 01:04:48,332 --> 01:04:50,748 It's a, it's a little early. If you don't mind. 1392 01:04:50,817 --> 01:04:51,957 I'm here, man, let's roll. 1393 01:04:52,026 --> 01:04:53,993 Okay, yeah, you know, you're the, uh, guest of honor. 1394 01:04:54,028 --> 01:04:56,202 Please, have a seat. You comfortable? 1395 01:04:56,237 --> 01:04:57,548 - Um, yeah. - All right, ow. 1396 01:04:57,583 --> 01:04:58,722 [Jimmy] Mmm. 1397 01:04:58,722 --> 01:05:00,413 - There you go. [chuckles] You need anything? 1398 01:05:00,448 --> 01:05:01,552 - [laughs] No. - Okay. 1399 01:05:01,552 --> 01:05:03,416 - No, one more of these and we'll be real good. 1400 01:05:03,485 --> 01:05:05,211 [Mike sighs] 1401 01:05:05,211 --> 01:05:06,350 [door knocks] 1402 01:05:06,385 --> 01:05:08,214 - Oh, gee, okay, can you back up? 1403 01:05:08,214 --> 01:05:11,079 - Back up! Back up, everyone! - Bunch of savages! All right? 1404 01:05:11,079 --> 01:05:13,702 Listen, I'm gonna bring you guys in five at a time, okay? 1405 01:05:13,737 --> 01:05:15,601 - Hey, hey, hey, don't forget the hot girl. 1406 01:05:15,670 --> 01:05:16,774 Uh, you. 1407 01:05:16,878 --> 01:05:19,191 - [Jimmy] Yep, both of 'em, both of 'em, both of 'em! 1408 01:05:19,225 --> 01:05:20,778 Show a little respect, okay? 1409 01:05:20,847 --> 01:05:22,263 Let's go. One, 1410 01:05:22,297 --> 01:05:23,264 - two. - Thank you. 1411 01:05:23,333 --> 01:05:24,679 Three, four, 1412 01:05:24,713 --> 01:05:26,923 excuse me sir, five. 1413 01:05:28,752 --> 01:05:29,891 - [Jimmy] Hey, what's up, my brother? 1414 01:05:29,926 --> 01:05:31,065 - How you doing? - How's it going, man? 1415 01:05:31,065 --> 01:05:32,618 [Jimmy] All right. 1416 01:05:33,274 --> 01:05:34,275 Ooh. 1417 01:05:34,309 --> 01:05:35,966 Outside books are 20, okay? 1418 01:05:36,035 --> 01:05:38,762 Now, you can get "Tales of Zargus" signed for free 1419 01:05:38,796 --> 01:05:39,797 if you buy the issue. 1420 01:05:39,832 --> 01:05:40,867 - Yeah, yeah, that's, that's fine, whatever. 1421 01:05:40,902 --> 01:05:42,283 - Okay, great, you'll take one, wonderful. 1422 01:05:42,317 --> 01:05:43,318 Yeah, but uh, Jimmy, 1423 01:05:43,387 --> 01:05:45,251 w-why'd you quit "Dead and Lycan It," bro? 1424 01:05:45,286 --> 01:05:47,322 - Oh man, I wanted to create my own stories, buddy- 1425 01:05:47,391 --> 01:05:48,461 original material. 1426 01:05:48,496 --> 01:05:50,049 Hmm, like "Tales of Zargus"? 1427 01:05:50,084 --> 01:05:51,430 - That's exactly what I'm talking about. 1428 01:05:51,464 --> 01:05:54,571 I guarantee you will like this. Just take it. 1429 01:05:54,605 --> 01:05:56,469 - Yeah? - I guarantee. 1430 01:05:57,056 --> 01:05:58,437 - I take three of 'em. - Oh, hey! 1431 01:05:58,437 --> 01:05:59,576 - There we go. My man! - Big baller! 1432 01:05:59,610 --> 01:06:00,611 My man! 1433 01:06:00,611 --> 01:06:01,612 - That's what we're talking about. 1434 01:06:01,612 --> 01:06:02,751 - My man. All right. - Appreciate you, man. 1435 01:06:02,786 --> 01:06:04,270 - Pay with Brandon, over at the register. 1436 01:06:04,270 --> 01:06:05,271 - All right. - Brandon'll ring you out. 1437 01:06:05,271 --> 01:06:06,410 All right. 1438 01:06:06,445 --> 01:06:08,585 [rock music] 1439 01:06:08,619 --> 01:06:09,586 [shutter snaps] 1440 01:06:09,586 --> 01:06:11,105 [cash register pings] 1441 01:06:18,802 --> 01:06:20,769 ♪ Take a feel 1442 01:06:20,804 --> 01:06:22,599 ♪ Make a deal 1443 01:06:22,633 --> 01:06:23,738 ♪ I'll hold 1444 01:06:23,772 --> 01:06:25,774 ♪ Oh, no 1445 01:06:26,603 --> 01:06:29,778 ♪ Nice, new attitude 1446 01:06:30,365 --> 01:06:31,608 ♪ And I'll hold 1447 01:06:31,642 --> 01:06:33,575 ♪ Oh, no 1448 01:06:33,610 --> 01:06:37,476 ♪ Oh, no 1449 01:06:37,510 --> 01:06:38,511 ♪ Oh, ow 1450 01:06:38,546 --> 01:06:39,857 - [Jimmy] Later, bro, have a good one. 1451 01:06:39,926 --> 01:06:41,652 - Thanks. - All right. 1452 01:06:41,687 --> 01:06:44,000 - That is the last of 'em, Jimmy. 1453 01:06:44,034 --> 01:06:45,139 - Well done, my friend. - Ha ha, good, 1454 01:06:45,139 --> 01:06:47,486 'cause I am ready to get my gamble on, baby. 1455 01:06:47,486 --> 01:06:49,557 - Thanks for coming out, man. - Yeah, aw, man, my pleasure. 1456 01:06:49,626 --> 01:06:50,627 - Don't spend it all in one place. 1457 01:06:50,627 --> 01:06:51,835 Uh, you know I will. 1458 01:06:51,869 --> 01:06:52,974 [Mike laughs] 1459 01:06:52,974 --> 01:06:53,975 - Thanks, buddy. - You got it. 1460 01:06:53,975 --> 01:06:54,838 - Yeah, man. - Thank you. 1461 01:06:54,872 --> 01:06:55,873 Appreciate you. 1462 01:06:58,600 --> 01:06:59,877 Who drew those? 1463 01:06:59,946 --> 01:07:01,327 Those are mine. 1464 01:07:01,362 --> 01:07:04,192 - Man, those are good, like next-level good. 1465 01:07:04,227 --> 01:07:05,883 We still on for dinner? 1466 01:07:05,952 --> 01:07:07,161 You're still buying, right? 1467 01:07:07,195 --> 01:07:08,196 Yeah, why not? 1468 01:07:08,231 --> 01:07:10,888 - Yeah, time to go make some real money, baby. 1469 01:07:10,923 --> 01:07:13,305 Those high rollers better watch out! Whoo! 1470 01:07:14,168 --> 01:07:15,238 [door opens] 1471 01:07:15,307 --> 01:07:17,826 - [sighs] He'll lose it all before dinner. 1472 01:07:17,826 --> 01:07:18,862 [door closes] 1473 01:07:18,896 --> 01:07:21,175 They built a strip on guys like Jimmy. 1474 01:07:21,175 --> 01:07:22,866 Good job today. 1475 01:07:23,522 --> 01:07:24,523 Thanks. 1476 01:07:26,525 --> 01:07:29,355 "Tales of Zargus" definitely rang up the most sales, 1477 01:07:29,355 --> 01:07:31,357 thanks to your quick thinking. 1478 01:07:31,357 --> 01:07:33,566 - And the fact that it's the only one that doesn't suck. 1479 01:07:33,635 --> 01:07:34,705 - Hmm. [Mike snickers] 1480 01:07:34,705 --> 01:07:38,088 Hey, you never, like, told me the real reason 1481 01:07:38,157 --> 01:07:40,228 why you quit illustrating. 1482 01:07:40,263 --> 01:07:42,230 - It's because there's not much to tell. 1483 01:07:42,265 --> 01:07:43,542 You know, I got laid off, 1484 01:07:43,576 --> 01:07:44,922 couldn't find another job. 1485 01:07:44,991 --> 01:07:47,373 - So just like that, you gave up? 1486 01:07:47,408 --> 01:07:51,205 - Look, Brandon, uh, uh, the adult world is full 1487 01:07:51,239 --> 01:07:55,243 of stress and responsibilities and bills. 1488 01:07:56,382 --> 01:07:58,246 It's not all superheroes and rainbows. 1489 01:07:59,247 --> 01:08:01,042 - I don't think I could do something 1490 01:08:01,077 --> 01:08:04,114 that I'm not happy doing, y-you know? 1491 01:08:04,149 --> 01:08:09,223 Uh, and honestly, you just really deserve better, Mike. 1492 01:08:09,257 --> 01:08:12,950 - Yeah, well, we all deserve better, buddy. 1493 01:08:13,019 --> 01:08:14,055 Welcome to adulthood. 1494 01:08:16,609 --> 01:08:18,059 - All right, so I'm at the Bellagio, right? 1495 01:08:18,059 --> 01:08:20,061 And I'm sitting next to this little honey, man. 1496 01:08:20,096 --> 01:08:21,442 She is so fine. 1497 01:08:21,476 --> 01:08:23,202 She's so fine. Gah! 1498 01:08:23,237 --> 01:08:24,445 I'm trying to impress her a little bit, 1499 01:08:24,479 --> 01:08:25,963 so I doubled down. 1500 01:08:25,998 --> 01:08:28,794 The dealer hits 21. There goes the last of it. 1501 01:08:28,828 --> 01:08:31,590 - Oof, sorry to hear that, Jimmy. 1502 01:08:31,624 --> 01:08:33,557 Yeah, maybe you're up for another signing, then. 1503 01:08:33,557 --> 01:08:34,593 [laughs] No. 1504 01:08:34,627 --> 01:08:36,112 - Let's make this a monthly deal. 1505 01:08:36,146 --> 01:08:37,320 No, man, no, no, no. 1506 01:08:37,389 --> 01:08:38,562 All right, I'd just give it all back to 'em. 1507 01:08:38,562 --> 01:08:39,908 [Mike] Oh yeah. 1508 01:08:39,943 --> 01:08:43,464 - So, um, Danno tells me you were a rockstar illustrator 1509 01:08:43,533 --> 01:08:44,948 back in the day. 1510 01:08:44,982 --> 01:08:45,914 He exaggerates. 1511 01:08:45,949 --> 01:08:47,330 Mmm. 1512 01:08:47,399 --> 01:08:48,676 Aw, come on, now, I've seen your work. 1513 01:08:48,745 --> 01:08:51,334 I mean, I know you're probably killing it at the comic shop. 1514 01:08:51,403 --> 01:08:54,544 But I mean, don't you ever wonder what if? 1515 01:08:55,890 --> 01:08:57,616 Yeah, of course, you know. 1516 01:08:57,650 --> 01:08:59,169 It's not like I lost the passion. 1517 01:08:59,238 --> 01:09:02,345 It's just, didn't pay the bills. 1518 01:09:02,414 --> 01:09:04,623 Hmm, I don't know, Mikey. 1519 01:09:04,623 --> 01:09:07,419 Looks to me like the artist inside you never left. 1520 01:09:07,453 --> 01:09:09,248 [Mike chuckles] 1521 01:09:09,283 --> 01:09:11,595 [labeler clacks] [door closes] 1522 01:09:12,872 --> 01:09:16,635 [labeler clacks] [cellophane rustles] 1523 01:09:16,635 --> 01:09:18,119 [Mike inhales deeply] 1524 01:09:18,119 --> 01:09:21,295 - Hey there. Can I help you find anything? 1525 01:09:21,295 --> 01:09:22,986 Nah, just browsing. 1526 01:09:23,020 --> 01:09:23,952 Thanks, though, man. 1527 01:09:24,953 --> 01:09:27,024 - Have you seen the new Top Guys stuff? 1528 01:09:27,059 --> 01:09:29,993 - Just, uh, "Zargus." It was all right. 1529 01:09:29,993 --> 01:09:32,789 - Oh, uh, ha-have you actually read any of them? 1530 01:09:32,789 --> 01:09:34,653 Just heard they sucked. 1531 01:09:34,687 --> 01:09:37,138 - You know, issue number one, signed? 1532 01:09:37,138 --> 01:09:39,313 Could be pretty collectible. Just saying. 1533 01:09:41,315 --> 01:09:43,455 [Mike sighs] 1534 01:09:49,219 --> 01:09:50,186 [phone rings] 1535 01:09:50,220 --> 01:09:53,637 [phone buzzes and jingles] 1536 01:09:58,711 --> 01:09:59,816 Hey, Mike, what's up? 1537 01:10:01,611 --> 01:10:02,612 Eight o'clock? 1538 01:10:03,820 --> 01:10:05,166 Yeah, yeah, I can do that. 1539 01:10:06,409 --> 01:10:07,375 See you then. 1540 01:10:13,139 --> 01:10:14,624 It is kinda your fault though. 1541 01:10:15,832 --> 01:10:17,005 Yeah, I know it is. 1542 01:10:17,005 --> 01:10:18,075 [Alex laughs] 1543 01:10:18,110 --> 01:10:22,183 Look, y-you, you mean more to me than any employee. 1544 01:10:22,390 --> 01:10:24,358 [soft jazz music] 1545 01:10:24,703 --> 01:10:26,083 Just didn't wanna bring you down with me. 1546 01:10:26,152 --> 01:10:27,913 [Alex scoffs] 1547 01:10:27,947 --> 01:10:30,571 - Mike, why couldn't you let me decide for myself? 1548 01:10:31,710 --> 01:10:32,987 I mean, after working together 1549 01:10:33,021 --> 01:10:36,059 and being so close for so long, 1550 01:10:36,093 --> 01:10:37,060 thought we were a team. 1551 01:10:37,094 --> 01:10:38,095 Yeah. 1552 01:10:39,027 --> 01:10:42,514 You and me, Alex and Mike, 1553 01:10:43,584 --> 01:10:44,930 fist bumps, [Mike chuckles] 1554 01:10:44,999 --> 01:10:46,518 high fives, 1555 01:10:47,243 --> 01:10:48,865 against all odds, you know? 1556 01:10:48,865 --> 01:10:49,866 Yeah. 1557 01:10:51,592 --> 01:10:53,490 It's kind of embarrassing to say, but, 1558 01:10:54,733 --> 01:10:56,907 but once I realized you weren't there anymore, 1559 01:10:58,875 --> 01:11:00,221 started to miss you. 1560 01:11:01,705 --> 01:11:02,982 And? 1561 01:11:03,051 --> 01:11:04,432 - And I realized how much I need you. 1562 01:11:04,467 --> 01:11:08,540 - Mm! Don't know what you got till it's gone, huh? 1563 01:11:08,574 --> 01:11:12,233 - And I definitely missed your fortune cookie wisdom. 1564 01:11:12,268 --> 01:11:13,269 - Mm-hmm. 1565 01:11:13,303 --> 01:11:16,962 - Charming sarcasm, and, uh, biting wit. 1566 01:11:17,031 --> 01:11:19,240 There's that. [laughs] 1567 01:11:19,275 --> 01:11:20,276 Beautiful eyes. 1568 01:11:24,245 --> 01:11:28,939 - Well, I'm not your employee anymore, so. 1569 01:11:33,668 --> 01:11:34,911 Check, please. 1570 01:11:34,911 --> 01:11:35,981 Yeah, thanks. 1571 01:11:42,125 --> 01:11:44,610 [lips smack] 1572 01:12:04,768 --> 01:12:07,288 [keys jangle] 1573 01:12:09,497 --> 01:12:11,948 [door opens] 1574 01:12:11,948 --> 01:12:14,433 [ominous music] 1575 01:12:23,925 --> 01:12:25,444 [Mike groans] 1576 01:12:27,446 --> 01:12:29,828 [Mike sighs] 1577 01:12:37,042 --> 01:12:38,871 [Mike grumbles] 1578 01:12:38,940 --> 01:12:41,322 [bewitching music] 1579 01:12:41,322 --> 01:12:44,152 [lock scrapes] [door opens] 1580 01:12:45,395 --> 01:12:47,501 [keys jangle] 1581 01:12:47,535 --> 01:12:49,986 [jittery music] 1582 01:12:49,986 --> 01:12:51,228 [door closes] 1583 01:12:57,062 --> 01:13:00,134 [liquid splatters] 1584 01:13:00,168 --> 01:13:01,169 [lighter chirps] [flames whoosh] 1585 01:13:01,204 --> 01:13:04,138 [fire crackles] 1586 01:13:05,346 --> 01:13:07,728 [tense music] 1587 01:13:11,387 --> 01:13:13,906 [engine cranks] 1588 01:13:13,975 --> 01:13:16,150 [engine growls] 1589 01:13:16,184 --> 01:13:20,223 [siren wails] [gloomy music] 1590 01:13:20,257 --> 01:13:22,363 [horn squawks] 1591 01:13:22,363 --> 01:13:23,985 [door thuds] 1592 01:13:24,020 --> 01:13:26,332 [doorframe cracks] 1593 01:13:26,367 --> 01:13:29,922 [respirator hisses] 1594 01:13:29,991 --> 01:13:31,648 [fireman] Wake up! 1595 01:13:33,857 --> 01:13:34,858 Up! 1596 01:13:34,893 --> 01:13:37,413 [Mike coughs] 1597 01:13:51,565 --> 01:13:54,775 [emergency radio chattering] 1598 01:13:54,809 --> 01:13:56,742 - Why would I burn down my own shop? 1599 01:13:56,742 --> 01:13:58,123 I don't even have insurance. 1600 01:13:58,157 --> 01:14:00,746 - We're just trying to get the facts straight, Mr. DiAngelo. 1601 01:14:01,920 --> 01:14:04,405 - Would you, uh, like to come down to the station? 1602 01:14:06,407 --> 01:14:07,753 Do I really have a choice? 1603 01:14:12,793 --> 01:14:14,588 [siren wails] 1604 01:14:15,243 --> 01:14:20,248 [bird chirps] [timid music] 1605 01:14:24,805 --> 01:14:25,944 Hey. 1606 01:14:25,978 --> 01:14:27,324 Hey. 1607 01:14:28,256 --> 01:14:30,086 - Uh, thanks for picking me up. 1608 01:14:30,086 --> 01:14:31,777 Yeah, no problem. 1609 01:14:31,812 --> 01:14:33,020 [Mike sighs] 1610 01:14:33,054 --> 01:14:34,953 - Just when I thought things couldn't get any worse, huh? 1611 01:14:34,953 --> 01:14:36,575 You know, you can stay with me 1612 01:14:36,610 --> 01:14:37,956 until you figure things out. 1613 01:14:39,923 --> 01:14:41,304 Thanks. 1614 01:14:41,338 --> 01:14:44,238 But, I just wanna get back to the shop, see what's left. 1615 01:14:45,446 --> 01:14:46,343 All right. 1616 01:14:46,412 --> 01:14:49,277 [phone buzzes] 1617 01:14:49,277 --> 01:14:51,141 [scoffs] It's my mother. 1618 01:14:53,765 --> 01:14:55,249 [Mike sighs] 1619 01:14:55,283 --> 01:14:56,733 You know, I feel kinda guilty. 1620 01:14:57,838 --> 01:14:59,322 My parents are the ones who gave me the money 1621 01:14:59,356 --> 01:15:00,357 to open the shop. 1622 01:15:02,152 --> 01:15:03,291 It's not your fault, Mike. 1623 01:15:03,326 --> 01:15:04,914 You didn't burn the place down. 1624 01:15:06,018 --> 01:15:07,848 - But I'm happy it went up in flames. 1625 01:15:10,057 --> 01:15:13,957 You know, being a small business owner was never my passion. 1626 01:15:16,304 --> 01:15:17,374 It was my plan B, 1627 01:15:19,722 --> 01:15:23,657 and maybe that was part of the reason I was such a asshole. 1628 01:15:24,865 --> 01:15:25,866 Took you for granted. 1629 01:15:28,144 --> 01:15:29,766 I didn't appreciate myself, 1630 01:15:32,044 --> 01:15:34,460 and I didn't want you to figure out what a loser I am. 1631 01:15:36,842 --> 01:15:38,223 You are not a loser, Mike. 1632 01:15:40,328 --> 01:15:41,571 Let's get outta here. 1633 01:15:41,640 --> 01:15:43,228 Yeah, all right. 1634 01:15:43,297 --> 01:15:45,851 [engine cranks] 1635 01:15:47,508 --> 01:15:50,166 [dramatic music] 1636 01:15:54,170 --> 01:15:55,171 Thanks. 1637 01:15:58,899 --> 01:16:01,487 [engine rumbles] 1638 01:16:09,875 --> 01:16:13,396 [blues music] 1639 01:16:16,502 --> 01:16:18,539 Oh my God, 1640 01:16:18,574 --> 01:16:19,747 I thought you were dead. 1641 01:16:20,886 --> 01:16:21,853 Probably should be. 1642 01:16:22,854 --> 01:16:25,408 If it wasn't for the North Vegas Fire Department, I, 1643 01:16:26,754 --> 01:16:28,342 I would've slept through the whole thing. 1644 01:16:28,376 --> 01:16:29,412 What a disaster. 1645 01:16:30,862 --> 01:16:32,967 Do you even know how it started? Y-... 1646 01:16:33,036 --> 01:16:34,106 That don't even matter, Brother. 1647 01:16:34,141 --> 01:16:35,245 Is there anything that you need? 1648 01:16:35,280 --> 01:16:37,144 Anything at all, you name it. 1649 01:16:37,213 --> 01:16:39,905 - Yeah, uh, take a shot of bourbon. 1650 01:16:45,186 --> 01:16:46,878 Here you are, my friend. 1651 01:16:46,912 --> 01:16:48,742 This one is on the house. 1652 01:16:54,264 --> 01:16:57,474 You, uh, mind if I give you a little advice? 1653 01:16:59,407 --> 01:17:01,271 [Mike scoffs] 1654 01:17:01,306 --> 01:17:03,653 - You know, that's what got me to this place, 1655 01:17:03,688 --> 01:17:08,416 so with all due respect, I think I'm done with advice. 1656 01:17:10,280 --> 01:17:13,767 ♪ See, a man's got to know 1657 01:17:13,767 --> 01:17:17,840 ♪ What's in his beloved's heart ♪ 1658 01:17:17,909 --> 01:17:22,085 ♪ 'Cause if he pushes too far ♪ 1659 01:17:22,120 --> 01:17:25,433 ♪ They might end up apart 1660 01:17:25,433 --> 01:17:28,229 [brooding music] 1661 01:17:46,800 --> 01:17:47,939 [door closes] 1662 01:17:47,973 --> 01:17:50,148 [debris crunches] 1663 01:17:50,182 --> 01:17:53,323 [debris rattles and scrapes] 1664 01:17:55,360 --> 01:17:57,776 [Mike sighs] 1665 01:18:09,029 --> 01:18:11,997 - [Mike's dad] Your mother and I love you. 1666 01:18:11,997 --> 01:18:13,136 We believe in you. 1667 01:18:14,897 --> 01:18:16,692 Now, we want you to take this money. 1668 01:18:18,452 --> 01:18:20,005 Just start your own business. 1669 01:18:26,322 --> 01:18:28,013 [mystical music] 1670 01:18:28,013 --> 01:18:29,705 [Brandon] Mike? 1671 01:18:31,189 --> 01:18:32,190 Mike? 1672 01:18:36,297 --> 01:18:37,298 Mike? 1673 01:18:40,543 --> 01:18:41,682 Mike. 1674 01:18:43,063 --> 01:18:44,064 Mike. 1675 01:18:44,650 --> 01:18:45,651 Mike. 1676 01:18:46,411 --> 01:18:47,999 What the hell? 1677 01:18:48,033 --> 01:18:49,483 Wake up. 1678 01:18:49,517 --> 01:18:52,348 Go away, kid. Leave me alone. 1679 01:18:52,382 --> 01:18:54,384 [somber music] 1680 01:18:54,384 --> 01:18:56,939 Go back home to your parents where you belong. 1681 01:18:57,008 --> 01:18:58,388 I belong right here. 1682 01:18:59,148 --> 01:19:00,321 I'm... 1683 01:19:00,874 --> 01:19:02,876 Come on. We've got more work to do. 1684 01:19:02,876 --> 01:19:03,842 Come on, get up. 1685 01:19:04,947 --> 01:19:07,535 - You know, I keep telling myself to give up the booze. 1686 01:19:09,399 --> 01:19:11,885 Then again, who's gonna believe it? 1687 01:19:11,885 --> 01:19:14,370 Who's gonna believe a drunk who talks to himself? 1688 01:19:14,370 --> 01:19:16,924 [Mike laughs] 1689 01:19:22,861 --> 01:19:24,380 I do. 1690 01:19:25,381 --> 01:19:27,003 Mike, I do. 1691 01:19:27,935 --> 01:19:33,423 Just, just look at all these drawings, 1692 01:19:33,423 --> 01:19:38,083 and think of all the people who would come just to, 1693 01:19:38,083 --> 01:19:42,847 just to hear you talk or, or sign some comics. 1694 01:19:45,884 --> 01:19:46,851 You have it. 1695 01:19:47,610 --> 01:19:50,751 [somber music continues] 1696 01:19:53,996 --> 01:19:55,066 This is who you are. 1697 01:19:56,446 --> 01:19:59,415 That's what you're supposed to be doing, not, 1698 01:20:00,105 --> 01:20:01,313 not lying here like this. 1699 01:20:01,382 --> 01:20:03,557 Come on, get up. 1700 01:20:04,592 --> 01:20:08,320 - You know, I used to be just like you, kid, so young, 1701 01:20:09,908 --> 01:20:11,668 full of hopes and dreams. 1702 01:20:14,637 --> 01:20:15,949 - So, what? Now you're old and cynical? 1703 01:20:15,983 --> 01:20:20,954 - Hey, don't you call me old. [chuckles] 1704 01:20:20,954 --> 01:20:24,750 [Mike sniffles and cries] 1705 01:20:26,787 --> 01:20:28,858 [somber music continues] 1706 01:20:28,927 --> 01:20:29,963 This has gotta go. 1707 01:20:29,963 --> 01:20:31,688 [bottle scrapes] 1708 01:20:34,830 --> 01:20:36,832 [bottle clacks] 1709 01:20:45,875 --> 01:20:48,464 [uplifting music] 1710 01:20:58,854 --> 01:21:00,338 [Kurt groans] 1711 01:21:14,179 --> 01:21:16,664 [proud music] 1712 01:21:27,503 --> 01:21:29,574 [Kurt sighs] 1713 01:21:29,643 --> 01:21:32,577 [knocking] 1714 01:21:39,377 --> 01:21:40,378 Is this me? 1715 01:21:41,551 --> 01:21:42,518 Yeah. 1716 01:21:43,415 --> 01:21:45,728 - This could be a recruiting poster. 1717 01:21:45,728 --> 01:21:48,731 - Thought I'd draw a real hero for once. 1718 01:21:48,765 --> 01:21:50,043 It's a great piece, Son. 1719 01:21:51,734 --> 01:21:52,873 Thanks, Dad. 1720 01:21:55,289 --> 01:21:57,395 Look, [sighs] 1721 01:22:00,881 --> 01:22:03,194 I know you and I don't always see eye to eye, 1722 01:22:04,436 --> 01:22:07,405 but I want you to know, whatever you choose to do in life, 1723 01:22:07,405 --> 01:22:09,096 you're gonna be really great at it. 1724 01:22:12,479 --> 01:22:13,583 I just don't wanna end up 1725 01:22:13,583 --> 01:22:16,724 stuck doing something I don't love, you know? 1726 01:22:18,209 --> 01:22:21,626 Son, life is about compromise. 1727 01:22:21,660 --> 01:22:24,215 It's about finding ways to protect what's important. 1728 01:22:26,562 --> 01:22:28,046 I loved playing guitar, 1729 01:22:29,599 --> 01:22:31,015 but I love you and Mom more. 1730 01:22:31,981 --> 01:22:33,741 Mm, I love drawing, 1731 01:22:33,776 --> 01:22:38,022 so much that, like, I couldn't imagine doing anything else. 1732 01:22:39,437 --> 01:22:43,406 - I will support you in whatever major you choose, 1733 01:22:43,406 --> 01:22:44,476 [tender music] 1734 01:22:44,511 --> 01:22:48,756 but you gotta promise me to keep an open mind. 1735 01:22:48,791 --> 01:22:51,207 - Uh, n-, uh, yeah, I will, yeah. 1736 01:22:53,934 --> 01:22:55,280 You know, I was thinking, 1737 01:22:55,798 --> 01:22:57,869 someday, maybe we could do, 1738 01:22:57,938 --> 01:23:02,908 like, a father-son activity or, uh, I don't know, something. 1739 01:23:04,255 --> 01:23:05,566 You okay, Son? 1740 01:23:05,601 --> 01:23:07,465 Yes, yeah. 1741 01:23:07,465 --> 01:23:11,469 Yeah, Mike was telling me, like, how fun sports can be. 1742 01:23:11,469 --> 01:23:13,195 - Oh, Mike was telling you that, huh? 1743 01:23:13,264 --> 01:23:15,335 I think I told you that years ago. 1744 01:23:15,369 --> 01:23:16,474 - Yeah, but um- 1745 01:23:16,474 --> 01:23:18,510 But I'm your father, so... 1746 01:23:19,960 --> 01:23:20,961 I get it. 1747 01:23:22,307 --> 01:23:25,793 Okay, well, how 'bout we go bowling? 1748 01:23:26,449 --> 01:23:28,589 - Bowling? - Bowling. 1749 01:23:28,624 --> 01:23:31,006 You, me, and Mike. 1750 01:23:32,214 --> 01:23:33,525 Okay. 1751 01:23:33,594 --> 01:23:34,768 All right? 1752 01:23:34,802 --> 01:23:35,976 Yeah, let's do it. 1753 01:23:36,011 --> 01:23:37,012 All right. 1754 01:23:38,875 --> 01:23:40,291 Oh, okay. 1755 01:23:40,325 --> 01:23:43,121 [imperious music] 1756 01:23:45,606 --> 01:23:47,125 - Alex. - Yes. 1757 01:23:47,160 --> 01:23:48,333 - Make yourself useful, will you? 1758 01:23:48,368 --> 01:23:51,198 There's a shipment of back issues that need placement. 1759 01:23:51,233 --> 01:23:52,268 Anywhere specific? 1760 01:23:58,826 --> 01:24:01,484 - Some indie, some mainstream. 1761 01:24:01,519 --> 01:24:02,485 You'll figure it out. 1762 01:24:02,520 --> 01:24:03,866 Okay, cool. 1763 01:24:14,428 --> 01:24:15,843 Hey, Chad, um, 1764 01:24:16,948 --> 01:24:18,881 I actually forgot I have to call my doctor back. 1765 01:24:18,881 --> 01:24:20,917 - You could call in here while we sort through some stuff. 1766 01:24:20,952 --> 01:24:23,023 - [sighs] It's kind of a woman's issue, 1767 01:24:23,058 --> 01:24:24,024 if you know what I mean. 1768 01:24:24,024 --> 01:24:25,991 - Oh, never mind. Take it outside. 1769 01:24:26,026 --> 01:24:27,200 Great, thanks. 1770 01:24:30,720 --> 01:24:33,033 [phone jingles and buzzes] 1771 01:24:34,207 --> 01:24:36,519 [dramatic music] 1772 01:24:36,726 --> 01:24:37,727 Hey, what's up? 1773 01:24:40,730 --> 01:24:41,731 When? 1774 01:24:43,250 --> 01:24:45,425 He must be the one who burned down my store. 1775 01:24:47,944 --> 01:24:49,014 That son of a bitch. 1776 01:24:50,085 --> 01:24:52,328 Stay where you are, Alex. I'll be right there. 1777 01:24:56,056 --> 01:24:57,678 - Mike, sorry about the-- 1778 01:24:59,680 --> 01:25:01,234 "Techno Man" rules. 1779 01:25:01,268 --> 01:25:03,270 - Ah, your stuff's in the back. Come on. 1780 01:25:06,031 --> 01:25:07,930 What the hell? 1781 01:25:07,964 --> 01:25:09,863 - He must've grabbed my key. It's not here. 1782 01:25:12,831 --> 01:25:15,455 Hey, by the way, I quit, you pathetic fuck. 1783 01:25:15,489 --> 01:25:17,250 - What? - Yeah, bitch. 1784 01:25:17,284 --> 01:25:18,285 What is this? 1785 01:25:18,320 --> 01:25:20,598 - Chad Bryant, you're under arrest for arson- 1786 01:25:20,598 --> 01:25:21,495 - What? - and forgery 1787 01:25:21,564 --> 01:25:22,427 and attempted murder. 1788 01:25:22,427 --> 01:25:23,325 - [Chad] I didn't do any of that. 1789 01:25:23,394 --> 01:25:24,291 - You have the right to remain silent. 1790 01:25:24,326 --> 01:25:25,568 - This is crazy. - Anything you say 1791 01:25:25,603 --> 01:25:27,984 can and will be used against you in a court of law. 1792 01:25:29,779 --> 01:25:33,093 - It's no invisible jet, but she's got a hemi. 1793 01:25:33,093 --> 01:25:34,612 [intrepid music] 1794 01:25:34,646 --> 01:25:36,959 - Sorry, man. I got a little bogged down. 1795 01:25:36,959 --> 01:25:38,616 Thanks for coming by to pick these up. 1796 01:25:38,650 --> 01:25:40,411 - No worries, Superbike Mike. 1797 01:25:43,931 --> 01:25:44,898 Oh yeah. 1798 01:25:46,796 --> 01:25:48,626 You know, you really saved the day, Sean. 1799 01:25:49,765 --> 01:25:51,939 I guess you're actually a superhero after all. 1800 01:25:53,493 --> 01:25:54,494 Whoo. 1801 01:25:55,840 --> 01:25:57,635 [deflated music] 1802 01:25:57,669 --> 01:25:58,808 Wait. Wait a second. 1803 01:25:58,808 --> 01:26:01,949 You, you really meant that, didn't you? 1804 01:26:01,984 --> 01:26:03,365 Most definitely. 1805 01:26:03,434 --> 01:26:05,505 [intrepid music] 1806 01:26:05,539 --> 01:26:08,956 - Stay clean, and stay healthy, citizen. 1807 01:26:11,304 --> 01:26:13,444 Will do. [laughs] 1808 01:26:15,515 --> 01:26:19,519 Hey, Jerry, 10,000 paid in full. 1809 01:26:22,487 --> 01:26:25,041 [tender music] 1810 01:26:26,284 --> 01:26:27,527 What do you think? 1811 01:26:27,561 --> 01:26:29,805 [Brandon] These are amazing. 1812 01:26:29,839 --> 01:26:32,187 - Yeah. I'm really happy with 'em. 1813 01:26:33,153 --> 01:26:34,361 You're really doing it. 1814 01:26:35,673 --> 01:26:37,744 - Couldn't have done it without ya, kid. 1815 01:26:37,813 --> 01:26:39,021 I knew you could do it. 1816 01:26:40,540 --> 01:26:44,371 You know, you, you taught me so much. 1817 01:26:46,166 --> 01:26:47,892 Um, I kinda feel bad. I... 1818 01:26:47,926 --> 01:26:50,170 You know, you don't need the website anymore. 1819 01:26:50,170 --> 01:26:51,171 Are you kidding? 1820 01:26:52,207 --> 01:26:57,073 You've given me so much more than a website. Seriously. 1821 01:26:59,904 --> 01:27:03,735 - Actually, um, my dad and I wanted to invite you 1822 01:27:03,804 --> 01:27:05,841 to go bowling. 1823 01:27:05,841 --> 01:27:07,187 Really? Bowling? 1824 01:27:07,222 --> 01:27:08,430 It is his idea. 1825 01:27:08,499 --> 01:27:11,916 He wants me to, you know, be active 1826 01:27:11,985 --> 01:27:13,745 and get into sports. 1827 01:27:13,780 --> 01:27:15,091 Bowling's not a sport. 1828 01:27:16,265 --> 01:27:17,232 I'm just kidding. 1829 01:27:17,266 --> 01:27:18,612 Love bowling. 1830 01:27:18,681 --> 01:27:20,649 [Brandon chuckles] 1831 01:27:20,683 --> 01:27:24,204 [pop music] 1832 01:27:24,204 --> 01:27:26,068 [Kurt] Come on, Brandon! 1833 01:27:32,730 --> 01:27:33,731 Oh. 1834 01:27:36,734 --> 01:27:39,357 Hey, you know, maybe we should put up the bumpers. 1835 01:27:40,255 --> 01:27:41,704 [Mike laughs] 1836 01:27:41,739 --> 01:27:43,396 - You'll get the hang of it kid. - That's okay, come on. 1837 01:27:43,430 --> 01:27:45,777 All right, Mike, show us how it's done. Come on. 1838 01:27:48,124 --> 01:27:49,402 [phone buzzes] 1839 01:27:49,402 --> 01:27:51,680 - Dan's calling. I wonder what he wants. 1840 01:27:51,714 --> 01:27:53,026 Excuse me. 1841 01:27:53,060 --> 01:27:54,407 [Kurt] No worries. 1842 01:27:54,407 --> 01:27:56,098 [Dan] Mike, my man! 1843 01:27:56,098 --> 01:27:58,238 Thanks for getting these over here so quickly, buddy. 1844 01:27:58,273 --> 01:28:00,585 - Yeah, Dan. Uh, what, what's going on? 1845 01:28:00,585 --> 01:28:03,139 I'm kinda with friends right now. Can I call you back? 1846 01:28:03,174 --> 01:28:05,556 - No problem. Listen, I will make this really quick. 1847 01:28:05,590 --> 01:28:07,868 Jimmy jumped ship, and now he's writing for me. 1848 01:28:07,903 --> 01:28:09,076 He left Top Guys. 1849 01:28:09,076 --> 01:28:10,215 He did. He did. 1850 01:28:10,250 --> 01:28:11,493 We're actually launching a series, 1851 01:28:11,562 --> 01:28:14,392 and that's why I wanted you to send me over the illustrations. 1852 01:28:14,427 --> 01:28:16,981 Listen, pal, we want you on the team. 1853 01:28:17,015 --> 01:28:18,948 [touching music] You are the man. 1854 01:28:18,983 --> 01:28:19,984 - I mean, there are, there are a ton 1855 01:28:20,053 --> 01:28:22,158 of great artists out there, Dan. 1856 01:28:22,227 --> 01:28:23,677 Why choose me? 1857 01:28:23,746 --> 01:28:27,025 - Honestly, aside from your extreme talent, Mike, 1858 01:28:27,094 --> 01:28:30,063 Jimmy said you'd be hungry and affordable. 1859 01:28:30,097 --> 01:28:31,685 [Mike laughs] 1860 01:28:31,754 --> 01:28:33,308 Well, tell him he's not wrong. 1861 01:28:33,342 --> 01:28:34,412 I'd love the chance. 1862 01:28:35,413 --> 01:28:36,828 Thanks for thinking of me, Danno. 1863 01:28:36,863 --> 01:28:38,623 - You got it, buddy. Hey, congratulations. 1864 01:28:38,658 --> 01:28:40,763 I'll talk to you soon. Go out and celebrate! 1865 01:28:40,798 --> 01:28:41,799 Will do. 1866 01:28:44,836 --> 01:28:46,182 So, who was it? 1867 01:28:47,632 --> 01:28:50,463 - Jimmy and Dan want me to illustrate for 'em. 1868 01:28:50,497 --> 01:28:52,119 - [Brandon] What? - Yeah. 1869 01:28:52,154 --> 01:28:53,293 I told you. 1870 01:28:53,328 --> 01:28:54,915 Oh my God, that's so badass. 1871 01:28:54,950 --> 01:28:56,538 [Kurt] Strike! Ha ha! 1872 01:28:56,607 --> 01:28:57,953 - [Mike] Yeah, Kurt! - Ha! Ha ha, hey! 1873 01:28:57,987 --> 01:28:59,472 - [Mike] Boom! - Yes! 1874 01:28:59,506 --> 01:29:00,990 - Dad, Mike just got offered a job 1875 01:29:01,025 --> 01:29:03,199 illustrating for a comic series. 1876 01:29:04,477 --> 01:29:06,548 - Wow, Mike, hey, that's incredible news. 1877 01:29:06,617 --> 01:29:07,618 Thank you. 1878 01:29:07,652 --> 01:29:09,067 - Thanks. - Huh? Awesome. 1879 01:29:09,136 --> 01:29:10,828 I think a celebration is in order. 1880 01:29:10,862 --> 01:29:11,829 I, I think it is. 1881 01:29:11,863 --> 01:29:12,864 - Huh? - Yeah. 1882 01:29:12,899 --> 01:29:15,902 Hey, don't be sad, kid. 1883 01:29:15,971 --> 01:29:17,490 You'll find another store to hang out at. 1884 01:29:17,524 --> 01:29:19,492 - [Kurt] Yeah. - But just remember, 1885 01:29:19,492 --> 01:29:21,183 it's all about the owner, not the store. 1886 01:29:21,217 --> 01:29:23,358 - [Kurt] That's right. That's right. 1887 01:29:23,392 --> 01:29:24,807 But more importantly, 1888 01:29:24,842 --> 01:29:27,465 - it's about the strike! - It's about the strike! 1889 01:29:28,328 --> 01:29:29,364 - Whoo! - Boom! 1890 01:29:29,398 --> 01:29:31,296 - Show us how it's done, Mike. - All right. 1891 01:29:31,331 --> 01:29:33,160 I'm calling my shot. 1892 01:29:33,195 --> 01:29:35,162 - Strike, baby. - [Kurt] Strike, Mike. 1893 01:29:38,338 --> 01:29:41,583 [touching music swells] 1894 01:29:41,652 --> 01:29:44,033 - Oh! - There it is! There it is! 1895 01:29:44,068 --> 01:29:45,380 Did ya see that? 1896 01:29:46,519 --> 01:29:47,968 [Brandon laughs] 1897 01:29:59,601 --> 01:30:02,397 [gentle music] 1898 01:30:04,606 --> 01:30:05,572 What's up, Kyle? 1899 01:30:08,610 --> 01:30:10,197 Okay. 1900 01:30:11,544 --> 01:30:13,166 [pencil scribbles] 1901 01:30:13,200 --> 01:30:14,719 [knocking] 1902 01:30:14,754 --> 01:30:16,238 - Hey, buddy. - Hey. 1903 01:30:16,238 --> 01:30:18,343 - I really need those panels by the end of the day. 1904 01:30:18,378 --> 01:30:20,415 - Yeah, of course. Not a problem. 1905 01:30:20,449 --> 01:30:22,727 Just needed some caffeine. 1906 01:30:22,762 --> 01:30:24,384 - Keep working hard. - Love you, buddy. 1907 01:30:24,419 --> 01:30:25,592 [Dan] Love you back. 1908 01:30:26,869 --> 01:30:29,596 [blissful music] 1909 01:30:30,735 --> 01:30:32,703 [Brandon] Mike. Guess what. 1910 01:30:32,737 --> 01:30:35,568 I got in! I did it. 1911 01:30:35,602 --> 01:30:38,743 - [laughs] That's great. Congratulations. 1912 01:30:38,778 --> 01:30:41,401 - Looks like the kid's following in your footsteps, Mike. 1913 01:30:41,436 --> 01:30:43,403 - I knew you had it in you, Brandon. All right? 1914 01:30:43,438 --> 01:30:46,130 You just work hard, and you'll get your chance, 1915 01:30:46,199 --> 01:30:47,234 just like I did. 1916 01:30:48,097 --> 01:30:49,720 Thanks to you, kid. 1917 01:30:49,754 --> 01:30:50,962 Thanks to us. 1918 01:30:50,997 --> 01:30:53,068 - Oh, and Brandon, don't forget. When you graduate, 1919 01:30:53,102 --> 01:30:55,484 Mike and I get first dibs on your illustrating contract. 1920 01:30:55,553 --> 01:30:56,761 - [Mike] Oh yeah. - [Alex] Okay? 1921 01:30:56,761 --> 01:30:58,142 - No doubt. - First dibs. 1922 01:30:58,211 --> 01:30:59,384 Okay. Deal. [laughs] 1923 01:30:59,419 --> 01:31:00,765 Awesome. 1924 01:31:00,765 --> 01:31:02,284 I miss you guys. 1925 01:31:02,284 --> 01:31:04,666 - Yeah, we miss you, too. - Miss you, too. 1926 01:31:04,735 --> 01:31:06,426 - [young fan] I'm a huge fan, Mr. DiAngelo. 1927 01:31:06,426 --> 01:31:09,084 Your art and characters are so amazing. 1928 01:31:09,118 --> 01:31:11,224 They say you're the next Stan Lee. 1929 01:31:11,258 --> 01:31:13,295 - Thanks, man. I appreciate that. 1930 01:31:14,607 --> 01:31:19,612 The next Stan Lee is currently a freshman in college. 1931 01:31:19,646 --> 01:31:22,097 - [young fan] Any advice for an aspiring artist? 1932 01:31:22,097 --> 01:31:23,270 Yeah. 1933 01:31:23,823 --> 01:31:25,445 Never have a plan B. 1934 01:31:25,480 --> 01:31:28,241 [vigorous rock music] 1935 01:31:29,829 --> 01:31:31,140 ♪ Whoo 1936 01:31:33,764 --> 01:31:35,351 ♪ My Uber ride dropped me off 1937 01:31:35,420 --> 01:31:36,870 ♪ Fairfax and Beverly ♪ 1938 01:31:36,939 --> 01:31:38,458 ♪ The sneakerheads, walking up ♪ 1939 01:31:38,493 --> 01:31:40,115 ♪ They try to talk to me 1940 01:31:40,149 --> 01:31:41,806 ♪ They say do I wanna fight 1941 01:31:41,806 --> 01:31:43,290 ♪ They say do I wanna go ♪ Whoo 1942 01:31:43,325 --> 01:31:44,947 ♪ I say I'm feeling too high 1943 01:31:44,982 --> 01:31:46,604 ♪ I say, come on and let's dance ♪ 1944 01:31:46,639 --> 01:31:48,157 ♪ More fly 1945 01:31:48,157 --> 01:31:49,814 ♪ I don't try ♪ Whoo 1946 01:31:49,849 --> 01:31:51,471 ♪ Deep breath ♪ Uh-huh 1947 01:31:51,506 --> 01:31:53,128 ♪ I won't die ♪ Let's dance 1948 01:31:53,162 --> 01:31:54,301 ♪ More fly 1949 01:31:54,301 --> 01:31:55,302 ♪ What? ♪ I don't try 1950 01:31:55,337 --> 01:31:56,338 ♪ Whoo ♪ Let's dance 1951 01:31:56,372 --> 01:31:57,822 ♪ Deep breath 1952 01:31:57,822 --> 01:31:59,479 ♪ I won't die ♪ Whoo 1953 01:31:59,479 --> 01:32:00,825 ♪ We stop at Bodega Lou's 1954 01:32:00,825 --> 01:32:02,378 ♪ I get my favorite drink ♪ Whoo 1955 01:32:02,447 --> 01:32:04,035 ♪ The sweetest one I can find ♪ 1956 01:32:04,070 --> 01:32:05,520 ♪ That mango saccharine 1957 01:32:05,554 --> 01:32:07,211 ♪ She ask what else do I want 1958 01:32:07,245 --> 01:32:08,730 ♪ I say you don't wanna know ♪ Whoo 1959 01:32:08,799 --> 01:32:10,317 ♪ She say, I really do ♪ 1960 01:32:10,352 --> 01:32:11,802 ♪ So I say, come on, let's dance ♪ 1961 01:32:11,836 --> 01:32:15,391 [vigorous rock music continues] 1962 01:32:17,980 --> 01:32:19,879 ♪ Whoo 1963 01:32:21,052 --> 01:32:22,675 ♪ Yeah ♪ Whoo-oh 1964 01:32:24,642 --> 01:32:27,024 ♪ Fairfax and Beverly, Fairfax and Beverly ♪ 1965 01:32:27,058 --> 01:32:29,405 ♪ Whoo ♪ Come on and dance with me 1966 01:32:29,474 --> 01:32:31,028 ♪ I speak so cleverly ♪ 1967 01:32:31,062 --> 01:32:32,512 ♪ I'll step with anyone 1968 01:32:32,547 --> 01:32:34,376 ♪ From one to 70 ♪ Whoo 1969 01:32:34,376 --> 01:32:36,343 ♪ I got this bug in me, so come on, baby ♪ 1970 01:32:36,378 --> 01:32:37,344 ♪ Baby, let's dance 1971 01:32:37,379 --> 01:32:41,003 [vigorous rock music continues] 1972 01:32:45,007 --> 01:32:47,734 [questing music] 1973 01:33:43,756 --> 01:33:46,621 [questing music continues]