Let me tell you, folks: telling a small child that their parents are mortal is one of the cruelest things you can possibly do.

The similarities between Batman and Groot have been explored before, but I wanted to take a crack at it.

Before anyone asks: Yes, Winslow was at a resort called “Lovers’ Retreat” by himself. It was an educational experience.

This is it, folks. The December 2014 issue of Defenestration. Smell it. Savor it.

Eileen and I don’t think about themes when we’re holding onto stuff during our reading periods. We just grab the stuff we like and throw it in a pile to look at later. But I don’t know… sometimes I think we’re either operating on a similar plane of existence or that the submitters have tapped into some hive mind of creativity, because sometimes we end up with a very clear theme.

This month is filled with monsters and misunderstood creatures.

My daughter saw this one and asked, “What happened to his face?!” To which I replied, “I don’t know!”