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So any advice for my first trip to a comic shop? I know mostly what comics I am looking for, but what little things should I look for? I plan on reading them (carefully of course) but I still want to make sure I have good books for my collection.
Back when I was reading them regularly I just got them from the corner convience store, so I have never been to an actual comic store. a Yellow page search showed about 20 stores within 15 miles, but I know the one i am going to first. I walk past it every friday during the summer when I go to a cruise night with my dad, its the reason I am getting back to comics. They have a big captain America poster in the front window, my favorite comic as a kid, I was tempted every week to go in and buy it!
Also, how about subscriptions? Does Marvel actual ship books in decent condition to subscribers? Should I get one through an online service or see if the shop offers a subscrption type service? I have plenty of older comics I want, but I want to collect and read going forward as well, so I figure a sub is the best way, if there is another way that is better, let me know that too!
Thanks!
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oh yeah, the poster is mine!! I even repainted and redocorated my living room so I can frame it and hang it with pride in here