That feeling of “wow…” was just amazing back then, since it had been years since the local grocery store I had been buying comics at had stopped getting them.

I answered a Westfield ad in a Marvel comic and started using their subscription service, which really saved me and introduced me to indie comics.

I also remember the awesome Westfield newsletter that KC edited, which introduced me to comics fandom and self-publishing.

Those really were the days, man.

Johnny DC titles still have a subscription service available. I just ordered Scooby-Doo for my nephew. I will let you know what shape they come in.

I used to have subcriptions to Arion, Lord of Atlantis and Swamp Thing in the late 80′s. At that time, they shipped the comics flat in a brown paper sleeve. Suprisingly, my comics arrived in very good condition. Maybe, a small bend in the corner at worst.

I remember going to 7-11 and the pharmacies to scope out new comics. I got a subscription because those spinner racks tore up comics without mercy or remorse. Good times, good times.

By the way, you need to get a hold a good artist and turn your earlier history as a comic reader into a comic. Man, I would love to see the monkey story illustrated.

Awesome, column. Brought back a lot of memories.