Jim and Fred have very different takes on the new CW show DC's Stargirl. Are comic book stores getting back to normal now that new product will be delivered weekly? What do you think the initials S.T.R.I.P.E.S. stand for in the Stargirl?

Jim and Fred talk about the reopening of Ohio comic book shops and dealing with the new restrictions. Jim was first in line at Monarch Cards and Comics in Toledo. Fred got his copy of Jim's new Batman book, "Zlonk! Zok! Zowie! and has a review.

Comic book fans have had to put their favorite characters on hold for the past month or so with the coronavirus lockdown but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Jim and Fred spoke with Ed Katschke of Monarch Cards and Comics on Heatherdowns in Toledo,OH. Ed's looking forward to the reopening May 12 and shares details of what new product will be available and what the future holds for Monarch going forward. Follow them on Facebook or at https://www.monarchcomics.net/

Fred and Jim welcome special guest Cliff Biggers the owner of Dr No's in Marietta, GA and the author of Comic Shop News and is a frequent contributor (with a featured column appearing at least monthly) to the Newsarama website. We talk about the effect of the COVID 19 shut downs on comic shops and the recent decisions by DC on distribution.

Small businesses all over the country are hurting, but comic book stores may be in worse shape than others. Without new product many are finding themselves closed, possibly permanently. What's going on with your favorite shop where you live? Jim and Fred talk about the sad state of comic book shops and Jim's new projects for Marvel.com

For the coronavirus edition of Comic Chaos Fred and Jim practiced social distancing with Jim on the phone, Fred in studio. Almost every business is being impacted by this health crisis but how is it affecting a business that relies on people coming in and touching the things they are considering. Will this force comic book shops to rethink the business model? If they don't is this the end of many smaller shops in states that are imposing non-essential businesses to close?

Jim went to Disneyworld a few weeks ago and had a blast especially on Rise Of The Rebellion, and the Smuggler's Run. We talk about the best way to make sure you get a pass, and tips on how to enjoy the park. Tip one, take Jim Beard with you.

Jim and Fred talk about the big shake-up at the top of DC Comics. What's behind it, and where does the future of DC lead. Does Batman have a new outfit? It would appear so and lots of fans are not happy. And Fred rediscovers Doc Savage, could there be a TV show in the near future?

Jim and Fred take a look at what's happened to superheroes over the years. Have they become too soft, too real? Jim misses the fantasy, Fred not so much. What's on your reading list this week. Comment in the Facebook page section.

Jim discovers that a national podcast about Planet Of The Apes has reveiwed his book, Planet Of The Apes-Tales From The Forbidden Zone, and liked it a lot. He is a very happy writer /editor today. We also talk about two great actors we lost this week Kirk Douglas and Robert Conrad. Comic-con season starts soon and Jim will be at quite a few, we'll check his calendar.