In this episode of Comic Book Men, Kevin’s assistant Ashley brings her feminine wiles to the Stash and learns about comic book retail, also a pair of pro wrestlers wants to sell their comic.

The episode is a fantastic one once it gets going. Initially two wrestlers, one rather well-known, show up to sell their comic. It’s very staged and a not subtle advertisement for the comic series. It’s not a bad thing, but it’d be nice to show more about how stocking and purchasing happens, and how messed up it is in the comic book world. This isn’t at all realistic, though entertaining in its own way.

What’s really great is when Ashley shows up and is run through what its like to work at the shop. She brings a much different approach to the store, and gives the guys a hell of a run in how they do things. She’s a welcome addition to the series, someone I hope we see more of. How she buys and sells is something interesting, and the guys reactions are entertaining. It’s not super often we get women on this show, and this one is packed with them. A positive step, and maybe we’re seeing the show pick up on what the rest of the industry is starting to understand, women are a good portion of the fandom, and it’s time to include them.

The episode is the best of the year, and also brings something desperately needed, a feminine touch.

Overall rating: 8