My Comic Shop History
For nearly a decade, host Anthony Desiato explored the culture, business, and fandom of the comics retail industry on this podcast series. In 2015, New York’s Alternate Realities closed after 23 years in operation, a community united to say farewell, and a podcast was born. The series continued with deep dives into collecting, national comics retail, conventions, Westchester County’s lost shops, and more. The show signed off for good in 2023 with a quarterly farewell event entitled “For All Seasons” — but the AR community lasts forever.
Best podcast ever
22 juin
I am so glad that this podcast was made. I think it was great how the episode chronical the shop and everyone involved. I am so sad that there will be no more episodes since I had looked forward to having at least one new episode per year around the holidays as an update on how everyone is doing. I will especially miss hearing about Jay Miesel and had hoped that he was in good enough condition to do a few more appearances but sadly jay passed away feb 2024. I wish more of his history with comics had been chronicled. I am glad to hear that it was related to Jay that people did care about him and were asking about him and glad to hear he appreciated the inquiries. I fear with the passing of people like jay that we are coming to the end of an era that we may never see again in our lifetimes.
Awesome Show!
15/06/2018
I’ve been with this podcast since the very beginning and absolutely love the deep conversations on the often less discussed business side of comics. Anthony finds a way to reinvent the show every season, making this a can’t miss podcast!
Great show
08/02/2018
Anthony is a great interviewer and moves the show along wonderfully. I would love to hear a bit more how the shop owners utilize net profits against pulling a salary/reinvesting in inventory. Always a great selection of guests and shop owners. The only episode I couldn’t stand was the couple from Delaware. The lady’s liberal lunacy vibrates through the whole episode podcast. It was truly nauseating. The husband detesting people who haggle was also a trip. They are meant for each other. Wonder who they voted for? #MAGA! On a lighter note, I stop by the Spiders Web ever other month as work brings me past it. Having heard both shows w its owner I am looking forward to my next visit. I actually feel compelled to spend some cash now and help the cause rather than doing a one off window shop.
Great for Diehard and Casual Comics Fans!
09/12/2017
I'm not a expert on comics or comic shops, and I still really enjoy this podcast. It's interesting to hear what it's like to run a comic shop and deal with customers. This show is also really well produced, and the interviews flow really well. Anthony does a great job putting this together and bringing interesting guests onto the show.
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- CréationFlat Squirrel Productions
- Années d’activité2015 - 2023
- Épisodes116
- ClassificationTous publics
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