The LAST BOOKSTORE Studio City welcomes comedian Bobby Lee as he discusses his debut graphic novel “Deadweight” with Matthew Medney!

Bobby Lee visits The LAST BOOKSTORE Studio City to discuss his debut graphic novel Deadweight!

From the twisted minds of Bobby Lee, Matthew Medney, Steve Orlando, and GUNGNIR, DEADWEIGHT is a blood-soaked, nut-cracking, soul-reclaiming battle royale that mashes Bruce Lee, John Wick, and Scott Pilgrim into one gloriously deranged saga of destiny and demons.

Bobby Lee was just a grease-stained loser scrubbing dishes in a decaying hell tower–until a haunted sword showed up and everyone in his building turned into flesh-hungry death cultists armed with blenders, bug zappers, and bloodlust.

Now Bobby’s slashing his way floor by floor through possessed neighbors, chainsaw perverts, satanic raver armies, and a hallucinogenic horde of suburban nightmares. Every kill drags him deeper into a war he doesn’t understand, but the sword in his hand has other plans–and it’s not letting go.

Destiny called. Bobby sent it to voicemail.

Now it’s kicking in the door with a flaming stripper pole.

Rune Edition

In Norse mythology, runes are not merely letters–they are sacred, magical symbols drawn from the ancient Germanic alphabets such as the Elder Futhark, used by Vikings for writing, divination, and the public display of power. Each rune was believed to carry cosmic knowledge, a fragment of the universe’s hidden order, first revealed when Odin sacrificed himself to Yggdrasil, hanging between life and death to seize wisdom from beyond the veil. More than phonetic marks, runes embodied gods, elemental forces, and spiritual truths, functioning as a living bridge between the material world and the unseen. Even the word rune comes from the Old Norse rún-meaning “secret” or “mystery.” Our Rune Editions honor this legacy: books forged not simply to be read, but to be held as vessels of power, knowledge, and myth, carrying stories meant to endure.

Presented as a GUNGNIR Rune Edition in a custom magnetic case.

Bobby Lee is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster. He co-hosts the podcasts Bad Friends with Andrew Santino and TigerBelly with Khalyla Kuhn. From 2001 to 2009, Lee was a cast member on MADtv, and from 2018 to 2019 he co-starred in the ABC sitcom Splitting Up Together alongside Jenna Fischer and Oliver Hudson. His film credits include Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004), Pineapple Express (2008), and The Dictator (2012). He also appeared as the cynical, burned-out Dr. Kang in FX on Hulu’s comedy series Reservation Dogs.

Steve Orlando is a comic book writer best known for his work with DC and Marvel Comics, including acclaimed runs on Justice League of America, Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, X-Men, and The Avengers. In 2015, he wrote Midnighter for DC Comics, which was recognized by io9 as one of the “20 Best Comics of 2015” and “The Best Portrayal of a Gay Superhero in Mainstream Comics.” His two Midnighter series went on to receive GLAAD Media Award nominations in 2017. Currently, Orlando writes Scarlet Witch for Marvel Comics, and his work has earned him an Eisner Award nomination, cementing his place as one of the most dynamic voices in modern comics. approved

Matthew Medney Founder, Publisher, Creator

Matt Medney is a visionary storyteller, co-founder of Iconic Arts LTD, and Founder, Publisher of Gungnir Books. Former CEO of Heavy Metal Magazine and co-founder of Hero Projects, he is a best-selling author of Beyond Kuiper, Above The Ground, Dark Wing, and The Adventures of Adrienne James. Medney has led major collaborations with icons like Floyd Mayweather Jr., Shaggy, Steve Aoki, and brands such as Disney, the NFL, Coca-Cola, and Live Nation’s Rolling Loud. He made history by bringing comic books to the NFL with the Bobby Wagner and Seattle Seahawks graphic novel on Monday Night Football. Medney was also Head Writer for the $300M-raised MMO Star Atlas and continues to innovate in online gaming.