Local Comic store burns down....

celticsmith · Post by **celticsmith** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 6:18 pm

...But I like them!

Bad things aren't supposed to happen to people that I like!

They do happen....but they are not supposed to.

TheSym · Post by **TheSym** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 8:01 pm

"Worst comic book fire ever!"

(except, perhaps, for the time when a local comic book dealer burned an entire set of Sandman comics because he believed them to be the work of Satan...oh if only he knew...)

Post by **Arkady** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 8:30 pm

Well that just sucks.

grendelbrian · Post by **grendelbrian** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 11:06 pm

TheSym wrote:"Worst comic book fire ever!"

(except, perhaps, for the time when a local comic book dealer burned an entire set of Sandman comics because he believed them to be the work of Satan...oh if only he knew...)

What a butcher!!! That is an inhuman thing to do. Besides Morpheus has the key to hell, Satan gave it to him in exchange for cutting his wings off

Brian

Celestial Dung · Post by **Celestial Dung** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 11:17 pm

You would think that being in the comic show industry you would realize that the field contains a wide selection of viewpoints controversial or no. I"m a bit biased because I like the Sandman series but I think it has several morality plays involved with it.

Reminds me of the video rentals that edit popular movies so they end up being PG.

Bellovesus · Post by **Bellovesus** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 10:09 am

TheSym wrote:"Worst comic book fire ever!"

(except, perhaps, for the time when a local comic book dealer burned an entire set of Sandman comics because he believed them to be the work of Satan...oh if only he knew...)

Oh puhleeze. Morpheus was soooooooo above the devil. The devil was peanuts compared to the Sandman. Hell, Lucifer needed Morpheus to bail him out of a jam, for chrissakes. *Ah, the Key...what a story.*

Flamegrape · Post by **Flamegrape** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 10:43 am

My favorite comic was Transmetropolitan but that series has ended!

Just about the only things left in my reserve folder are the Tomb Raider titles, anything by J. Michael Strazinsky (the guy who wrote Babylon 5), anything by Paul Pope, and any new Groo titles. It's pretty rare these days that I come across a new title that I really dig.

Pharinet · Post by **Pharinet** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 11:18 am

Well damn that sucks. Its ahrd enough to keep a comic store afloat. Let alone when all your stuff burns.

having a moment for all those lost comics

MMMMMM Transmet. Ever read Preacher? That series is also ended, but you can pick them up in collected editions. I also read anything by Michael J. Stray(yeah the guy who wrote Babylon 5), and anything by David Mac.

mafiaman · Post by **mafiaman** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 11:22 am

Crap. That's where I bought all my T-shirts and Anime Art Books. I hope Troy opens up again somewhere soon.

The Fallen · Post by **The Fallen** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 12:20 pm

Phil Foglio, the only true comic artist that spans humor and adventure with sexual innuendo! I've collected most of his works and met him a few times, while I do enjoy the odd comic now and then. Phil always stands out.

Growf!

grendelbrian · Post by **grendelbrian** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 12:42 pm

Pharinet wrote:Well damn that sucks. Its ahrd enough to keep a comic store afloat. Let alone when all your stuff burns.

having a moment for all those lost comics

MMMMMM Transmet. Ever read Preacher? That series is also ended, but you can pick them up in collected editions. I also read anything by Michael J. Stray(yeah the guy who wrote Babylon 5), and anything by David Mac.

For the most part, I only get the collected editions of comics. I am wanting to try out Transmet myself. I second the recommendation for David Mack. Also, try Grendel * big plug* its really cool. Almost any Vertigo book is good. I'm reading Fables and Y-the Last Man from them.

Hey CD, you said you work in the comic industry? Thats cool.

Brian

Celestial Dung · Post by **Celestial Dung** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 3:35 pm

Me work in the comic industry? Neah I was just commenting on the comic owner burning sandman books....

*shiver*

Delicate senseabilities and art just don't belong together.

Pan131 · Post by **Pan131** » Wed Feb 26, 2003 12:38 pm

Damn. That sucks. I've knew those guys. They've been through a lot. They've had hassles, most notably from the previous owner, now a resident of Brushy Mountain Penitentiary, from the very beginning. I hope they can rise from the rubble and the ash and pull it all back together. They had a good store.

mafiaman · Post by **mafiaman** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 1:30 am

Got back from Collectors Universe out in Century Plaza of Farragut, they are still open and have ordered double copies of everything to feed the need of comic hounds during this tragedy.

Latest issues of Ghost in the Shell 2, Red Star, and Lone Wolf and Cub 2100 are all out on the shelves.

Bellovesus · Post by **Bellovesus** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 9:58 am

Flamegrape wrote:My favorite comic was Transmetropolitan but that series has ended! Just about the only things left in my reserve folder are the Tomb Raider titles, anything by J. Michael Strazinsky (the guy who wrote Babylon 5), anything by Paul Pope, and any new Groo titles. It's pretty rare these days that I come across a new title that I really dig.

Transmet is one of art's greatest contributions to the world. Spider Jerusalem is so badass. I think maybe the greatest thing a woman ever said to me was that I reminded her of Spider. She told me, "Brett, you remind me of Spider Jerusalem. Your so cynical, foul-mouthed, and malevolent." I looked at her with a surprised smile and just responded, "Thank you...that's the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me." Spider is the fucking man. Sad it's gone. We've now lost Sandman, Preacher, and Transmet. But don't worry, I'll be up there making another great book sometime in the future.

I hope. *L*

Bellovesus · Post by **Bellovesus** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 10:00 am

If they do re-open, I think it would just be fucking cool if they called the place "The Phoenix." Definitely fitting.

Bellovesus · Post by **Bellovesus** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 10:03 am

Can't say that I've read any Grendel, Brian. I do like Wagner's style, but I've never really read a lot of his work. As a matter of fact, for a guy who wants to write comics, I have a pretty small collection. But I just love comics. I think there's just so much potential there. I mean, a comic essentially takes a movie and pauses every scene for you, so you can see EVERYTHING. I love looking for hidden jokes, symbolism, etc. in the background of comic books. Reading comics and searching for that stuff, especially in the artwork of people like Alex Ross, has taught me how to watch and appreciate film in a completely different light as well. COMICS!!! Hehe.

grendelbrian · Post by **grendelbrian** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 12:09 pm

Bellovesus wrote:Can't say that I've read any Grendel, Brian. I do like Wagner's style, but I've never really read a lot of his work. As a matter of fact, for a guy who wants to write comics, I have a pretty small collection. But I just love comics. I think there's just so much potential there. I mean, a comic essentially takes a movie and pauses every scene for you, so you can see EVERYTHING. I love looking for hidden jokes, symbolism, etc. in the background of comic books. Reading comics and searching for that stuff, especially in the artwork of people like Alex Ross, has taught me how to watch and appreciate film in a completely different light as well. COMICS!!! Hehe.

Ditto to what you just said

Maybe there can be a way to get a comic forum like the literary one. Anyone interested? Just a thought

Caustic · Post by **Caustic** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 12:20 pm

Bellovesus wrote:If they do re-open, I think it would just be fucking cool if they called the place "The Phoenix." Definitely fitting.

That's actually what he said on Monday. I told him that while it's appropriate, and fitting, given the X-Men reference as well, it's too predictable.

mafiaman · Post by **mafiaman** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 12:28 pm

Caustic wrote:
That's actually what he said on Monday. I told him that while it's appropriate, and fitting, given the X-Men reference as well, it's too predictable.

So he is going to reopen? Cool. When? Where?
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