Carmie.
Carmie, are you okay? Carmie! Carmie!
My birth mother? My birth mother?
You got to see this.
The writing is beautiful,
almost hypnotic.
Dylan, hey. Are you okay?
What was that noise?
Oh, no.
No!
Oh, I'm good. Thank you.
No, no! Out of my way! No, no.
Oh! Oh, Batman number seven.
Oh, you're safe.
I don't know. What happened?
It's been years since a grimoire was addressed to me.
Grimoire. A what?
with incredible powers. A magical book
They don't let just anyone read them, you know.
So, this was sent to you?
No. Dylan just showed it to me.
Well, it found you,
away from my merchandise. so keep it
You never know with relics.
It just blew me across the room, and I barely even touched it.
obviously, you conjured Yes. Well,
a telekinetic explosion. What? Conjured?
I didn't do anything.
Yeah. Well, tell that to my comics.
I carbon-dated it 1403,
designed an algorithm and I scanned it,
to see if it synced up to a known language.
I was working my way Right.
through all 6,000-- It's Goblin.
Well, I don't know. What does it say?
No one reads Goblin except for Goblins.
when I say this-- And believe me
they are the worst.
No other Mythic likes them.
They chew with their mouth open. They stink. They eat children.
They cannot be trusted.
a Goblin tried to sell me Many years ago,
were magic beans! what he insisted
They were chickpeas!
you ever found that thing. Take my advice. Forget
Whatever it says is trouble.
Let's just forget about this. I agree.
Not a chance! Okay?
A loose Goblin, a magical skin,
Carmie getting blasted across the room
Oh, I've never felt so alive!
a normal high school experience, When I said I wanted
this is not what I had in mind.
eerily natural on you. That looks
Really? How about this?
Don't-- don't do that. People will see you!
Kev, you worry too much.
Dude, what is up with your lunch?
Proteins, carbs, and fats. Perfectly proportioned.
I measure all my macros.
some kind of a vision Carmie, did you have
when you touched this?
Smelled something? Hear anything?
No, no, no, and no.
What's the last one for? That's four nos.
No, I'm not getting involved with this,
now that I know that Goblins are attached to it.
So-- Yeah.
to the dance tomorrow night? you guys going
Dressing up to be put on display and judged to see
if you're socially acceptable? Not interested.
Isn't that all of high school?
Yes, but I agree with Kev.
I don't need somebody telling me where and when I can dance.
When he's right, he's right.
Fine. If you guys don't go, I won't go.
Nice moves.
at the dance tomorrow night? Will I see them
Yes. Of course.
I'll be there. Early.
I have to get those free chips.
Sweet. Save me a dance?
Maybe, if you'll save one for me.
Is he gone?
No. No. No. Yes.
I'm going to the dance!
Wait. You just said you weren't going.
Well, that was before. Now, we're going!
We?
Yes! You guys can be my wingmen.
Well no. How's this one?
It's too bold. Yeah.
Uh, too old.
Eh.
Ooh. No. Washes you out.
Oh, dangerous!
Ow. Told you.
Ugh!
You're going to need outside help.
Hey. Yeah.
I can't believe I'm saying this,
but I think I need your help.
Uh, what is all that?
This is your lucky day, my boy. The second printing
of your Carmela Book One: I Don't Bite Yet!
Tons of orders have come in since the signing,
Protected-By-Plastic-Film.com. and you're even trending on
Kev, you, sir, are the It Boy
independent comic book world! of the self-published
Yes. Next stop Fan Con! Whoa.
That's the biggest comic book convention of the year.
Oh, you bet it is, and once I finish your application,
with all your adoring fans. you'll be able to hang
You'd do that for me?
For you?
No. This is for me.
My decade-long ban is almost up.
I'll be your plus one
and then return to Fan Con in all my glory.
Introducing a new talent, of course.
Now, all I have to do is fill out a simple
35-page application?
Send a physical copy by mail.
Well, why not just do it online?
No, no.
This is a historical moment, my friend.
I'm not going reduce this to the metaverse.
it needs to be postmarked by All right. Now,
midnight tomorrow?
That's impossible.
I mean totally doable.
Now, leave me to my task.
Come on. We've got work to do.
Yes. I also have work to do.
Okay. Move everything out.
Massage tables there, supplies there,
and yeah, those lights, we're going to have to change them.
I'm glad you called.
I brought my team. Team?
in all shapes and sizes. LeannaLifers come
Goblin is near a body of water. then the best place to find a
what's in Abraham's journal. Yeah. That checks out with
the seaside town of Doolin. "I tracked a Goblin to
The beast thought the dizzying Cliffs of Moher would stop me.
He was wrong."
That's intense. Yeah.
I prefer to draw my adventures,
not be a part of them.
This is the only riddle
the greatest Helsing could never solve.
You know, this is my chance to reclaim my purpose,
make my ancestors proud,
in the Helsing lineage. be the greatest hunter
You're not going to believe what just happened.
You found a Goblin?
We have customers. Kev. Even better.
On it. Dylan, finish up here.
Yeah.
Gross.
You don't know how long you've needed this makeover for.
Well, I really just needed help
finding a nice outfit for the dance.
Nice or awesome? Awesome.
Well, that's almost impossible, but lucky for you,
I don't believe in almost. I got you.
and pore reduction treatment This skin hydrating
is the first step of oh so many.
the perfect outfit We cannot find
until the rest of you is ready to wear it.
Wow. Why so complicated?
Well, you're so happy being you.
But when I'm done with you, you're going to look so fire
fire extinguishers on standby. the school's gonna need
But lucky for you, local fire code mandates they do.
everywhere, always leaving Goblins crawl
their mark behind.
not to attract attention. Please try
looked at me funny. Sorry! One of them
Same as the journal describes. Yep.
They do exist! Goblin.
I've seen enough here. Uh, I think
compromise this entire mission? Quiet! Are you trying to
Well, what if I don't wanna be on a mission?
Okay. Goblins are alerted by noise.
If one is here, you just let it know we're coming, okay?
they eat kids. Oh, and FYI,
why we should be going. That's exactly
Uh, just to be clear,
I'm a teenager!
not a kid, child, I'm a teenager,
or whatever age bracket you eat!
Is this really necessary for a school dance?
makes your eyes stand out, Teeth whitening
and yes, it is very necessary.
Are you sure there's going to be a Goblin here?
Remind me. How many Blendeds have you captured?
Uh, none.
Ah! I'm being attacked!
Help! Help me!
He really isn't getting the whole quiet part
of this mission.
we need to release tension Lastly,
and bring balance to the body with a hot stone massage.
Amazing.
I know, right? I feel so light.
Yeah. I know what you mean.
What is Kev's artistic process?
I know.
My greatest inspiration
mm-hmm
is a man
like no other
a man who is known for his knowledge
of all things comic books.
I would be nothing. Without him,
I'd like to get this.
Interruptions everywhere, all of the time!
Dude, you suck.
but we are closed now! Goodbye! Thank you for coming,
Sign, closed! Bye!
Oh, my word.
Do you remember what I wrote? No. Oh! Young lady!
Bite me.
That's my good squid ink as well.
The metamorphosis you are about to witness
of long, hard, and painful work. took hours
This cannot not work. On her. Oh, not on me.
You had a spa team and a professional shopper.
Yeah. How did you get them out of here so fast?
LeannaLifers get it done. Moving on.
It was a long, hard, and painful process.
You may not recognize your daughter.
Carmela?
It's Carmie.
of myself as an alchemist, I like to think
like I turned your daughter from a chunk of lead
into spun gold.
Our baby!
She's all grown up!
Oh.
Pictures. Pictures. Pictures.
we really need a new camera. Oh. Um, honey,
Okay, people. Let's go.
Oh. You look so beautiful.
Thank you!
I'm one of the chaperones. Let's go.
Have fun!
We promised Carmie we'd be her wingman for the dance.
It's late!
The faster we find a Goblin,
the faster we'll figure out the answer to this riddle.
"Goblins love loud noises, Okay.
be it the clattering of horse hooves
or the racket of machinery."
What are you doing? Summoning a Goblin.
We've got to get to the dance.
This isn't really the best way!
Okay.
They might also smell like rotten eggs,
which we can find out quietly.
Hey! You can hear you kids from a mile away.
Uh, we were looking for--
Who cares? Go away!
Now!
Where are you guys?
Uh, we're on the hunt.
you always glow, literally, You're glowing. I mean,
glowing glowing. Wow. but you're, like,
Yeah. They were Leanna's idea. Highlights?
the "she's our friend Leanna? Like,
but not really our friend" Leanna?
I think you meant to say, "Thank you."
Are you guys coming or not? Okay? I need my crew.
my first high school dance! This is
We'll be there.
Uh, after we catch us a Goblin.
This, this is imperative.
Who's dressing up as a Goblin? Is this a costume dance?
there were costumes! Nobody told me
Right. Let's go, girls.
No. We're too early.
around the block or something? Can you just, like, drive
If we're not fashionably late, then we're not fashionable.
I'm going to have this done Whoo! Can't believe
with time to spare.
Time to celebrate.
Oh, good work, Collector.
Well, thank you, Collector.
Oh.
It's actually happening. Can't believe it.
Oh, my G-- Uh, uh, uh, uh, ah!
Ah! Ah!
Ah, it's not too damaged.
♪ Like duh ♪
♪ Walk through doors with confidence ♪
♪ High heels click click Always making moves ♪
♪ I was born with this ♪
I ain't got nothing to prove ♪ ♪ There's no stopping this
We should've waited 15 minutes! We could be fashionably late!
Leanna, if we waited any more time,
we would've missed the whole dance.
Ladies, you look beautiful. Enjoy yourselves.
Act like I'm not even here.
students chattering, laughing] [music playing,
Tristan?
students chattering, laughing] [music playing,
Will I ever bring honour to the Helsing name?
What did you say?
Uh, creepy old man approaching!
the name-calling, kid. Careful with
I bite.
Ever see a dentist?
Dentist? Why mess with perfection?
What name did you say just now?
Honour to the Helsing name.
What do you know about Helsing?
I'm the great-great-grandson
Abraham Van Helsing. of the fearless
I come from a long line of noble hunters
and our legacy 'til this day who live by virtue,
rings strong and true.
That's the goal, anyway.
That's what they all say.
I can shrink you if need be. Now, show yourself.
Now, that's a Helsing move.
Whoa. A Goblin!
Your scent was in the air. I knew it.
Your great-great-grandpops let me go once,
or I got away.
Not sure, but I owe him one.
Wait. How old are you?
That's rude.
Can you translate this?
For Abe's kin?
Why not?
Who's Carmela?
students chattering] [music playing,
First party of the year, Update.
and good vibes.
The food is atrocious.
my best friend, Carmela, But the real news is,
her friends ditched her, mm, well, see,
and her crush is a no-show.
I feel so bad for her, right? You know,
but really, what a disaster. I told her no big deal,
Leanna, can we not do this?
Sorry. I have to keep a constant stream.
Otherwise, my analytics go way down.
Yeah.
Carmie.
You look beautiful.
So, you just got here?
You know how they are. Yes. Parents.
They just kept taking pictures. Yeah.
students chattering, laughing] [music playing,
Leanna, Stop.
we need to talk to Carmie. It's really important.
than what is happening now. No more important
Carmie! Shh!
students chattering, laughing] [music playing,
So, do you want to dance with me?
Only with you.
Come on.
♪ I'm ready, I'm ready ♪
♪ I'm ready to fall ♪
♪ In love ♪
♪ I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready ♪
You two second place. Tristan first place.
My makeovers are life-changing! Now, back off!
♪ I don't know where ♪
♪ But I know that I'm going ♪
♪ No matter what I do ♪
♪ I'll keep my heart open ♪
♪ I'm ready, I'm ready ♪
♪ I'm ready to fall ♪
♪ In love ♪
♪ I'm ready, I'm ready ♪
♪ I'm ready to fall in love ♪
the longest slow song ever. This is
♪ I'm ready, I'm ready ♪
♪ I'm ready to fall ♪
♪ In love ♪
♪ I don't know where ♪
♪ But I know that I'm going ♪
♪ No matter what I do ♪
♪ I'll keep my heart open ♪
♪ I'm ready, I'm ready ♪
♪ I'm ready to fall in love ♪
Oh! Oh.
Ah. Hello! You're early!
Uh, no. I'm actually late.
for even swinging by. So, you can thank me
is still a bit, uh, crisp. Uh, the-- the package
Uh, just give me a minute. Give me a minute,
all set for you. and I will have it
There we go.
Ha.
Now, away with you, person of the mail!
I slow danced! With a boy! Carmie!
Do you see that? It happened.
And you two left me stranded with Leanna all night.
Carmie, you don't understand. No.
I was my own wing woman, and I crushed it!
Carmie, you need to listen.
Not right here.
We found a Goblin.
What? Really? How?
Uh, an old friend of the family.
Yeah, and he translated the skin.
What does it say?
will choose Mythic That Carmela
in a war against humans. and lead them
You have no choice.
and destroy all humankind. You will be a Mythic
No.
Hello?
Does she trust you?
Oh, she trusts me.
I'll deliver her.