Godfrey, as the head of a right-wing newspaper, occupies an opposite position to Doug Roth, head of
Nova Express, which is a left-wing newspaper. Godfrey’s delight in the awful headlines and his “crank file” of racy, but terrible articles suggests that right-wing media is more interested in sensationalism than in real journalism. Ms. Manish painting on the island recalls the Comedian’s statement to Moloch that he found an island filled with scientists and artists, hinting at a conspiracy. It’s also notable that the Mr. Shea referenced here seems to be Max Shea, the author of the pirate comic, who was previously said to have disappeared mysteriously.