ABOUT THIS EPISODE
BAH GAWD SHE’S CASHING IN!
Aeric and Malcolm discuss love, fantasy, and the concept of getting a good night’s sleep in SLEEPLESS by Sarah Vaughn and Leila del Duca! This romantasy tale from 2017 has it all - action, romance, mystery, and one of the most punchable characters in comics history!
In the kingdom of Harbeny, a conspiracy is afoot. Poppy – illegitimate daughter of the recently deceased king – and Cyrenic – her sworn protector – must uncover the truth behind a plot to usurp the throne before she’s forced into an endless slumber!
A huge THANK YOU to Certified Good Brother™ “Queen” Quinn for giving us the opportunity to read this comic. It’s been a longtime coming for Malcolm and we loved getting to read it!
Covers Sleepless (2017) #1-11 by Sarah Vaughn and Leila del Duca
Time Stamps:
00:00:51 Intro
00:12:44 Plot Summary
00:18:57 Discussion
00:50:42 Mailbag
01:04:15 Final Thoughts
01:22:07 Wrap-Up
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MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/
Music Sampled:
“Alive” by Warbly Jets
“Sleepless” by Diffie Bosman
