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My Comic Shop History

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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, a... more

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Latest Episodes

Host Anthony Desiato reunites with his Alternate Realities brethren Steve Oto, Rich Roney, and Bill Maio one last time in the SERIES FINALE of the My Comic Shop History podcast series. Almost a decade since the closing of The Store, where does the AR... more

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6 months ago

Host Anthony Desiato reunites with Alternate Realities elder statesman Rich Roney to discuss memories of The Store's dismantling, a small gathARing this past Memorial Day weekend, the state of Rich's comic book reading, a disappointing change of plan... more

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10 months ago

Host Anthony Desiato reunites with former Alternate Realities owner Steve Oto to discuss a recent comic shop resurrection in the Westchester area, a long-awaited update on a beloved AR figure, and the many changes in Steve's life, including the closi... more

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a year ago

Host Anthony Desiato reunites with Alternate Realities legend Bill Maio for the beginning of the podcast's final run of episodes. They discuss hopes for an upcoming reunion of the AR gang, the state of the comics industry, and the recent closing of W... more

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a year ago

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Awesome Show!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    That Old Comic Smell
    United States6 years ago
  • Great show

    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. more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jimmydoindeals
    United States6 years ago
  • Great for Diehard and Casual Comics Fans!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan Heaton
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Look Into the Retail Side of Comics

    As a comic reader and aspiring author, I really loved getting to hear the different challenges and opportunities various shops have in building and maintaining their businesses. It’s definitely make you realize how vital you, the customer, are to your local comic shop’s success.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K. Inge
    United States6 years ago
  • Very Cool

    It was awesome seeing the postcards in comic shops in New Jersey and finally getting the opportunity and listen to some episodes! New fan here! Such a cool idea for a podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nick Justus
    United States7 years ago

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