Ep 13. Stash Wars

In Comic Book Men season 2 episode 13, entitled "Stash Wars," the crew at Kevin Smith's Secret Stash comic book store faces off in a friendly competition. The episode opens with the guys discussing their rivalries and trying to determine which team member is the best at what. Ming challenges Walt to a game of mini golf to start things off, and the winner gets to pick the next challenge.

The first challenge is a treasure hunt. The guys must scramble around the store, looking for various items on a list. The first team to find everything on the list wins the challenge. However, there's a catch – some of the items are hidden in plain sight, while others are hidden under other items, requiring a bit of sleuthing to uncover. This leads to some comical moments, as the guys overturn stacks of comics and toys in their frantic search.

The second challenge is a cosplay competition. The guys each choose a character to dress up as and have to create their costumes from items found in the store. The costumes range from spot-on recreations of popular characters to hilarious mashups of different pop-culture icons. The crew members then parade their costumes around the store to see who has the most fan appeal.

The third challenge is a trivia contest. The guys are asked a series of questions about comic book history, characters, and storylines. The questions range from the relatively easy to quite difficult, testing the crew members' knowledge and memory. The pressure is on, as the team that gets the most questions right wins the challenge.

Finally, the fourth challenge is a pitch-off. The guys each have to come up with a pitch for a new comic book series. They have to create a storyline, characters, and artwork for their comic book on the spot, presenting it to the others. It's a fast-paced challenge that requires creativity and quick thinking.

Throughout the episode, there are plenty of humorous moments and friendly jabs between the crew members. The mini-golf game sets an amusing tone for the rest of the competition. As the challenges progress, tensions rise, but the camaraderie among the crew never wavers. The guys are all serious about winning, but they're also having fun with the competition.

One of the highlights of the episode is seeing the creative costumes that the crew comes up with for the cosplay competition. Fans of comic books and pop culture will appreciate the attention to detail in the outfits and the nods to beloved characters and franchises. Seeing the crew members dressed up and having fun is a reminder of how the passion for comics and entertainment can bring people together.

Overall, "Stash Wars" is a fun and engaging episode of Comic Book Men that showcases the camaraderie and humor that makes the show so enjoyable to watch. The challenges are entertaining and reflect the crew members' passions and skills, and the friendly rivalries add an extra layer of excitement to the competition. Fans of the show and fans of comics in general will enjoy seeing the crew let loose and have some fun with their love of the medium.