THE NEW WORLD... abandoned homes, empty offices, and alien invasions

A man returns home to his empty childhood home and calls an old friend. A woman gets an office job. A boy is inspired by his mother's old friend.

The stories of Chris Reynolds seem steeped in the mundane... and then they go way off the rails, hinting at such strange phenomena as time travel, a secret cult, and alien invasions. But his stories just hint at such extraordinary activities. If you're the type who wants answers from your comics, Chris Reynolds is not the sort of cartoonist who will provide it.

On this week's episode, we'll pick through his collection of black-and-white strips, curated by legendary cartoonist Seth.