2.) Sheldonista Jim W. writes in with a funny line: "Loved the Medieval theme this past week. With a nod to Monty Python, I sense a book in the future: "The Knights Who Say Squeee."

3.) I'll be a special guest at the upcoming Long Beach Comic-Con, Oct. 2-4th at the waterfront Long Beach Convention Center. More info later in the week, but wanted to plant that date in your schedule in the meantime.