Golden Apple Comics Bill Lebowitz RIP

[howardhallis]

Here's the Newsarama article: http://newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20368

 

I first met Bill when I was in 4th grade and was in cub scouts with his son Damon. We would meet over at Damon's house and I would be blown away by the walls of records, comic book memorabilia and original Conan The Barbarian art. As I grew older, I would visit Golden Apple Comics on Melrose fairly regularly (I remember getting my folks to drive me there the night Secret Wars #1 came out back in the mid-80's.) Bill was always really nice to me and my family. Because of him I got an extra role in the first Spider-Man movie and passes to see Spider-Man 2 a month before it came out. I feel so sad for Sharon his wife, and wish his family and other folks who will miss the big guy my condolences.

[garthgantu]

Never went to the store, but certainly heard of it - Liebowitz' PR acumen was legendary. Sincere condolences to his family.

[Aman619]

thats a shame. He was a shameless salesman, but seemed like a nice guy who loved comics, and yoyos!! ... and definitely too young to go.

[deathlok]

 

Although I have been to both stores a couple of times, I never got a chance to meet Bill. I know here in Los Angeles, for those that aren't aware, Golden Apple is one of the best known comic shops in the county.

 

Here is their website: Golden Apple Comics

[deathlok]

I just noticed this on their website. How many of you have been to these other shops?