Star Author is the twenty-eighth episode of the spin-off, Absorbent Days, and the eighth episode of season two. In this episode, SpongeBob and Patrick are excited for the newest Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy comic book supposed to come out that afternoon, yet only find impromptu comic books. SpongeBob and Patrick are left to read the most boring books in the sea in the bookstore. Patrick begins complaining of how he could improve these books, which he does with a marker. An author comes across the book and deems it worthy of being published ocean-wide. With this career, Patrick becomes the best author in the sea. Yet, the authors of the original book are angered over Patrick taking credit for their work. Will SpongeBob and Patrick be able to stop the riot...and save themselves? This episode