006 - Arena Comics and Gaming and Chew Volume 1 - Taster's Choice

06/18/23 • -1 min

If you think the planet Mars is read, you should have seen Mike's face after he returned to the balmy climes of Panama City, Florida to a shop that nearly has it all, just like the name implies. New and back issue comics, statues, and all kinds of geek culture merchandise. The shop has a large gaming area in the back, and they have supplies galore. The owner, James Finlayson, is not only a successful business owner, but he’s also one of the most passionate comics fans you will meet. You are truly missing out if you do not stop in when you are in Panama City! Join Mike as he interviews James, and then hear the Campus Comics Cast crew as they “chew the cud” over James’ recommended book, volume 1 of the Eisner and Harvey award-winning Chew, by John Layman and Rob Guillory. Check out Arena Comics and Gaming at: https://www.facebook.com/ArenaComics/.

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It isn’t Mars the god of war; it is Mike the king of podcasts (at least this one anyway.) On this episode Mike steps into a wonderful comic shop where all your wishes come true, Emerald City Comics, and chats with co-manager Adrian, who handles the games part of the business, but sure knows his comics. Next to Mile High Comics, this is the biggest comic shop Mike has been to. It is amazing! Join Mike and Adrian and get the virtual tour of this awesome comic shop. Then, as an added surprise, welcome back an old Campus Comics Cast host, Dan Brown, as he imparts some of his encyclopedic knowledge on not only Invincible, but Image Comics and the comics industry as a whole! Check out Emerald City Comics at https://emeraldcitycomics.com and https://www.facebook.com/EmerladCityComics, and find them on Instagram and TikTok as well. Find Dan Brown @detective651 on Twitter, Instagram, and TeePublic, and Comic Plug on YouTube.

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Did you know that the St Louis Science Center has a Mission Mars exhibit? And while you are in St Louis, you should check out All American Collectibles. In this episode the Roadshow returns us to the Gateway to the West, grand old St. Louis, and Mike's hometown shop, All American Collectibles! The owner is David Schmidt, and he is not only a friend, he has few peers when it comes to comic knowledge...from the Golden Age to the present, and the success of his shop shows it. Join Mike as he interviews Dave, and then as an added bonus, join Mike and a very special co-host, Eric from the Longbox Review, as they wax rhapsodic about the outstanding Archie Goodwin/Walt Simonson Manhunter series reprinted in many editions, but particularly the Deluxe Edition recommended by Dave. This series was originally presented as backup stories in Detective Comics issues 437 to 443. Mike highly recommends the next time you are in St. Louis to visit All American Collectibles, and like Judy Garland sings, “Meet Me in St. Louis!” Check out All American Collectibles at: http://www.allamericanstl.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063801750422 Find Eric and all of his adventures at https://longboxreview.com/, https://www.facebook.com/longboxreview, on Twitter @Longboxreview, and longboxreview on Instagram and many other social media outposts! Many thanks to Eric for joining me and exploring the rich history of Paul Kirk, Manhunter!