Topic: Comic Books

Scott Adams mentions his latest Dilbert compilation, "Cubicles That Make You Envy the Dead," and explains the origin of the character Catbert. He notes that he chose a cat to represent the Director of Human Resources because cats are perceived as indifferent to the well-being of others.

Artist Mike Riley has produced "No Agenda" comic books, which the hosts praise for their quality. They also mention the availability of "Curry Dvorak Consulting Group" notebooks on Amazon, modeled after the show's "Red Book."

Donald Trump defended his claims that the Mexican government intentionally sends "bad" people across the U.S. border to avoid social costs. The discussion references a 2005 Mexican comic book that allegedly provided instructions on how to cross the border illegally and navigate the American system.

Financial analysis suggests the era of comic book movie dominance may be reaching a "bubble top" as return on investment for franchises like Spider-Man declines. While Disney remains bullish following its $4 billion acquisition of Marvel, critics argue that market saturation is leading to diminishing returns. The segment also touches on the obsessive nature of comic book fans and their focus on continuity and world-building.

A brief clip from a podcast on the 5x5 network discussing X-Men mutants is played to contrast with the current show's content. The hosts critique the niche nature and production style of other digital broadcasts.

Adam Curry draws parallels between current video game and gun debates and past moral panics involving rock lyrics in the 1980s and comic books in the 1950s. He notes that society frequently blames media for youth violence, citing the historical banning of EC Comics.

Northrop Grumman has released a comic book titled "Global Hawk: Endless Possibilities" to market its surveillance drones to children. The story depicts a father working on the Global Hawk program and highlights its use in disaster relief and border security. The hosts compare this to 1950s-era Disney and GE propaganda promoting nuclear power, noting the "bonanza" of the future drone industry.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released a 50-page comic book titled "Preparedness 101: Zombie Pandemic" to teach emergency readiness. While framed as a fictional exercise to engage the public, some observers find the focus on a "zombie apocalypse" to be a strange and potentially desensitizing way to handle real-world disaster training.