Ep 5. Stash-pocalypse

In season 5 episode 5 of Comic Book Men, entitled "Stash-pocalypse," the crew at Kevin Smith's comic book store, Jay, Walt, Bryan, Ming, and Mike, face a daunting task: cleaning out the back room, also known as the "Stash." After years of accumulating merchandise and collectibles, the room has become cluttered and disorganized, making it nearly impossible to navigate.

The episode kicks off with the guys surveying the chaos that awaits them. Walt, the ringleader of the group, is determined to take charge and turn the Stash into a functional space. He devises a plan to divide the room into different sections for comics, toys, and other miscellaneous items.

As they begin the daunting task of sorting through decades of memorabilia, the guys uncover some surprising items, including an original Superman figure from 1939 and a rare comic book signed by Stan Lee. But as they begin to uncover more and more hidden gems, they also come across items that are not worth keeping, leading to some tough decisions about what to discard and what to keep.

Meanwhile, Ming is tasked with tracking down a rare Spider-Man comic book for a customer, but he quickly realizes that finding this particular issue is harder than he thought. He scours the internet and even reaches out to other comic book stores for help, but to no avail.

Throughout the episode, the guys also engage in their signature banter and shenanigans. Bryan, in particular, takes every opportunity to needle his co-hosts, leading to some comedic moments.

As the sorting and reorganizing process continues, the group comes to a realization: they have too much stuff to sell in their brick and mortar store. So, they decide to take the merchandise online and set up a virtual store. They realize that this could be a game-changer for their business and plan to use their newfound online presence to expand their customer base.

In the end, the guys successfully clean and organize the Stash, uncover some valuable collectibles, and come up with a new game plan for their business. "Stash-pocalypse" is an entertaining episode of Comic Book Men that showcases the hard work and camaraderie of the group, while also providing insights into the world of comics and collectibles.