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[universal soldier]

I just found out that my friend of 40 years, fellow comic collector, owner of my LCS (https://thehallofcomics.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHallofComics) and largely the reason I still collect, passed away on Monday. Johnny Mangaul was a great guy, ambasador of the hobby, and a true friend. Always welcoming to all who came into the store, knew everyones name that were regulars and always asked about your family. He was especially kind and engaging with the younger kids that came with their parents. Johnny was 58, way too young and I will miss him dearly. 

[KCOComics]

On 8/20/2024 at 10:15 PM, universal soldier said:

I just found out that my friend of 40 years, fellow comic collector, owner of my LCS (https://thehallofcomics.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHallofComics) and largely the reason I still collect, passed away on Monday. Johnny Mangaul was a great guy, ambasador of the hobby, and a true friend. Always welcoming to all who came into the store, knew everyones name that were regulars and always asked about your family. He was especially kind and engaging with the younger kids that came with their parents. Johnny was 58, way too young and I will miss him dearly. 

Condolences to his family and friends. 58 is way to young! 

[ADAMANTIUM]

Peace and understanding 🙏 memories old and new that they be remembered and cherished.

Condolences 

[Stefan_W]

Condolences to his family, friends, and all who loved him. It sounds like he was a stand up guy and a pillar of the comic community.

[Sandflea]

Many condolences 

[CGC Mike]

Very sorry to hear about this.    Condolences to friends and family.

[universal soldier]

Johnny (second from the left with the baseball cap standing next to his son on the far left) and the Hall of Comics team. Such a great crew, fun (nearly) weekly YouTube sales show and hosts of frequent in shop artist appearances, both local and mainstream. I loved the fact they would close early and go see the MCU movies on the Thursday release nights as a team. 

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[marvelmaniac]

I am so Sorry, Condolences to Family and Friends. 

[AndyFish]

Knew John and the crew for many years-- great people.  Really sorry to hear this.

Thoughts and prayers to them and his family.

[wombat]

Condolences. Sounds like a great guy. 

[Dr. Balls]

On 8/20/2024 at 8:15 PM, universal soldier said:

 Always welcoming to all who came into the store, knew everyones name that were regulars and always asked about your family. He was especially kind and engaging with the younger kids that came with their parents. Johnny was 58, way too young and I will miss him dearly. 

Sounds like a gem - sad to hear a guy like that won't be around to keep inspiring people to be thoughtful and engaging. The world needs more dudes like that. Condolences.

[Readcomix]

My condolences. I did not know him but he sounds like a treasure for his community and our hobby. We need every LCS owner to be an ambassador/educator for the hobby; sounds like he was the model!

[AndyFish]

That's a perfect description for John.   I wasn't a regular, stopped in maybe twice a year, but I always found something and he always went out of his way to say hello to me.  We've done store signings and charity events with him and he was a constant positive ball of energy.

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This is heartbreaking to hear. I have been a frequent supporter of their shop for a few years now. And would like to parrot @universal soldier by saying that everyone at Hall of Comics has always been so warm, inviting and knowledgeable people. It is a great crew to chat with! Loosing Johnny isn't just a blow to the hobby but to the community as well. It was always so wholesome to see him interacting with kids. The way he would encourage them to not be shy and walk on up and check the books out was so wholesome. He will be missed.

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[universal soldier]

Thank you all for the kind words and reflection from those who knew him. I stopped in there yesterday where it was just myself, his son Matt, Jake (co-owner) and Chris (manager). After some hugs and few tears they let me know that there will be a celebration of life and service in early September. For those local, I'll DM you with the details if you are able and inclined to go.

 

 

[Silver Surfer]

Sorry to hear that. May he RIP.