This Sales Man’s Life

Wired Mag has a great article on Comic Store Employees. I have a special place in my heart for this type of article due to the fact that I too was once a Comic Store Employee back in the day. I even got paid in comics which was awesome.

I really miss those days -opening the box of  fresh comics up to see what treasures might be found.

I also loved when a Mom came in with her son’s collection looking to unload -You found some great comics in dirty old boxes.

I also really liked it when somebody was talking about a comic and says -you should check out so and so – and then I would and it would be great.

Here is a link -> enjoy

My Own Q&A

What are the best and worst parts about working in a comic store?
Best part is being the first to see a new cover or being in the know about the upcoming story lines. The worst is knowing that the stories almost never ever stop. Also being exposed to the worst story ideas ever.  Dare I mention the ” The Spiderman Clone Saga.”

What’s the least nerdy thing about you?
Hum…………..well…………I was going to say my Wife… I guess I would say my car.

Biggest pet peeve about customers?

The guy that never leaves and doesn’t buy anything and actually comments on other peoples comics

What’s the worst misconception about comic books and their fans?
It’s that they’re for kids exclusively; now they’re more sophisticated. And that all fans dress up in costumes and are all couch potatoes.

Why is there such a big crossover between comic book fans and tech junkies?
I think it comes down to “What’s cool.” and right now comics and gadgets are “What’s Cool” -

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-DH