By this time, a delusional homeless man nicknamed "Space Man" has found the book, and becomes convinced that Bickford can free the "extra-dimensionals" living in his head. Space Man extorts Bickford, but after making no progress, a despondent Schmeckler gives up. Meanwhile, the owners of a comic book store read the book and fall in love with it, reprinting it, distributing free copies of it, and going as far as selling related merchandise.
A mentally ill homeless man, nicknamed "Space Man," discovers a book and becomes convinced that Bickford can free the "extra-dimensionals" residing in his mind. Space Man uses intimidation tactics to extort Bickford, but after failing to make progress, Schmeckler gives up. Meanwhile, comic book store owners become enamored with the book, reprinting it, distributing free copies, and even selling related merchandise.