Ep 1. The Incredible Bulk

The Incredible Bulk is the first episode of season 3 of Comic Book Men, a reality television series that follows the exploits of Kevin Smith and his comic book store employees as they buy, sell, and trade comic books and related memorabilia.

In this episode, the store is holding a charity event where customers can trade canned goods for comic books. The event is a success, and the team manages to collect a substantial amount of food to donate to the local food bank.

Meanwhile, the store sees a unique item come in the door: an original Hulk poster from the 1970s. The poster is in mint condition, and the store employees are impressed with its rarity and value. They turn to their resident comic book expert, Walt Flanagan, for guidance on how to price the poster. Walt is hesitant to put a price on such a rare item, but eventually, he sets a price and puts it on display in the store.

A customer comes in and expresses interest in buying the poster but balks at the asking price. The store employees try to negotiate, but the customer ultimately decides not to buy it. Later on, a man comes into the store with a Hulk comic book in poor condition and asks if the store would be interested in buying it. The store employees turn him down, but the man persists, insisting that the comic book is worth a lot of money.

The employees are skeptical until they find out that the comic book contains an advertisement for the very same Hulk poster that they have on display in the store. They realize that the comic book is incredibly rare and valuable, and they regret not buying it from the man.

Throughout the episode, the show cuts to Kevin Smith talking with famous guest stars about their love of comic books. The guest stars include Jason Mewes, Ernie Hudson, and Lou Ferrigno, who played the original Hulk in the 1970s television series. The guests talk about their own collections and their favorite comic books, and the show transitions smoothly between their interviews and the action in the comic book store.

Overall, The Incredible Bulk is an entertaining episode that showcases the Comic Book Men team's ability to assess the value of rare comic book items. The inclusion of guest stars adds an extra layer of interest to the show, and the charity event highlights the team's commitment to giving back to the community. Fans of comic books and collectibles will enjoy watching the store employees navigate the ins and outs of the business, and the episode serves as a great introduction to the series for new viewers.