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Well,
I finally pulled it off. I got a job at a comics shop.
Not just any comic shop, but the best in Wisconsin.
Now that the brown-nosing phase is done, I guess I should introduce
my self.
My name is Kurt Wood, and I work Sundays out at West. I used to be the
tall, lanky guy that sat on the couch. Now I get to sit behind the counter and read all the comi…
I mean, serve all the faithful Collector’s Edge patrons. I look forward to what I hope will be a long tenure as one of
the Edge Guys.
So, what do you need to know about me?
Well, I’ve been reading comics for 15 years (I’m turning 21 on
Thanksgiving, so do the math). DC Comics is my home, and has been as long as I have read
comics. I love all the
characters (except for Anima, she was just irritating) and the mythos
behind them. Personal
favorites from the DCU are Superman, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm, and
Booster Gold. I could list
them all, but I want you to keep reading this and not start the “Make
Mine Marvel” Chant.
Yes, I do read Marvel. Captain America is my 2nd favorite hero
of all time. Sorry Cap, but the Distinguished Competition’s big blue Boy
Scout nudged you out of first.
My earliest memories of Marvel are 4 people that had amazing abilities. These people had it all.
Stretching, flaming on, invisibility, rocks for skin, everything a
growing boy needs. If there
had to be only one Marvel comic, it would be the Fantastic Four for me.
I also read many non-superhero books.
Crossgen is constantly top-notch, and Vertigo always shocks and
surprises me. There aren’t
enough war or espionage books out there, but I read those, too.
In short, I read it all.
I’m keeping this brief so I have stuff to write about later. If you do
happen to come to West on a Sunday, make sure to say hi, and buy as much
stuff as you can! I mean come on, Sundays can get lonely, and I can only
read so many comics. Who am I
kidding; I could read comics all
day! Check you later!
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