Tunes and toons!
would drop off his commissioned comic book illustrations. Justin recalls how the editors would gift him goodies and merch based on the pages his dad helped bring to life, including, was a comic book artist [from 1989 to 2004],” Justin says, adding that his father is now an electrician, still living in Brooklyn. “I grew up watching him illustrate comics. This was prior to doing comic drawings on iPads and stuff.
There's a need for such a space in a city that's not necessarily brimming with comic book stores, especially given the recent resurgence in collecting. But Justin doesn’t want to be just any old funny-paper dealer. His vision is to create a curated comic book store with products that reflect the current zeitgeist and pop culture. For example, when Disney releases a new Marvel movie, he wants to be the guy people go to to find the original source material.
Bolton, a proud metalhead with a wealth of knowledge in the genre, collects every format, including eight-track tapes, and gets excited about combing through bins to find hidden treasures for the shop’s shelves. “Think about these things as...memories from childhood, memories of better times. Every time I see a Ninja Turtle that I used to play with in the bathtub at a store, I immediately want that so I can sit in the bathtub with that action figure,” he continues. “It brings those good feelings back, and those thoughts of, 'I remember when my dad got me that,' or, 'My mom took me to Toys"R" Us to get this hot new toy.' People used to bust down doors for toys.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New York City Mayor Announces New Effort to Tackle Homeless ‘Mental Health Crisis’New York City will begin hospitalizing homeless people who are severely mentally ill in an effort to move individuals off the streets to get the care they need
Read more »
Lancia Design Day heralds start of a new eraLancia is back! A new logo, a new philosophy and new cars coming, too. Hopefully they'll have wheels 🛞
Read more »
Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft captures selfie as Earth sets behind moon (video)The Artemis 1 spacecraft is bringing live space footage to a whole new lunar level.
Read more »
Center City Businesses Inching Closer to Pre-COVID Pandemic Levels: City ReportAs the holiday shopping season hits its stride in Philadelphia, the number of restaurants, retailers and customers in Center City is inching closer to pre-pandemic levels.
Read more »
New York City DA Bragg downgrades 52% felonies to misdemeanorsNew York City District Attorney Alvin Bragg, in 2022, reduced 52% of all felony arrests to misdemeanors as crime continues to soar in the Big Apple.
Read more »
New York City police seeking suspect who stabbed, robbed subway rider on trainA 34-year-old man was stabbed in the torso and left shoulder last Tuesday after getting into a fight with a man on the subway who ultimately stole around $200 in cash.
Read more »