I was born in 1984 and I started collecting/reading comics while in college. I had many comics and comic toys while growing up, but this is when I started actually collecting. I still read comics and pull about 15 new titles a month from my LCS, but all my collecting attention/money is in comic art now. I bought my first page in 2006ish. I like all eras of art, but the 1970s/1980s are my main focus. It took me a long time to find a focus. I try to collect a handful of characters and do have favorite artists, but the characters are the main deal maker or breaker for me.
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