Going to DC next week, any shops I should visit? 1 1

[FlyingDonut]

6 hours ago, miraclemet said:

Is the Annandale a monthly show? I'm really hoping I'm not moving into a comic book wasteland in a month!

I think he does 8-10 per year. It is a pretty good show, all things considered. Information here. There used to be a lot of shows in the DC area, but its dwindled down to this one.

[entalmighty1]

Thanks boys!  Going to do my best to meet up with Donut in Annandale.

[lizards2]

12 hours ago, entalmighty1 said:

Thanks boys!  Going to do my best to meet up with Donut in Annandale.

I'd wear protection, considering his avatar....,

[FlyingDonut]

Great to meet you today! I'll ship your books out tomorrow. That's a pretty impressive pile.

[entalmighty1]

1 hour ago, FlyingDonut said:

Great to meet you today! I'll ship your books out tomorrow. That's a pretty impressive pile.

Thanks for rolling out the proverbial red carpet Dan!  It was fun talking comics with you guys for a while.  That's a fantastic show, with more GA books than I've seen in one place in my short time collecting them.  I was a little overwhelmed, but I think I managed to stretch my money to the limit.

[chrisco37]

Annandale is a good little show (glad they also expanded it up to Frederick, MD - a few times a year).  

Dan @FlyingDonut - are you going to go to NOVA Con this weekend?   I recently moved out that way and stopped by the store that's putting it on (ComicLogic).  Based on the flyer I picked up, seems like it leans a bit towards "pop culture" con vs a "comic show" (like Nick's).    What are your thoughts?  

[FlyingDonut]

1 hour ago, chrisco37 said:

Annandale is a good little show (glad they also expanded it up to Frederick, MD - a few times a year).  

Dan @FlyingDonut - are you going to go to NOVA Con this weekend?   I recently moved out that way and stopped by the store that's putting it on (ComicLogic).  Based on the flyer I picked up, seems like it leans a bit towards "pop culture" con vs a "comic show" (like Nick's).    What are your thoughts?  

I doubt it - I am not a huge fan of that store and the way that they do business. In looking at the exhibitor list, I would be very surprised if a comic book published before 1990 will be in the room.

[chrisco37]

Thanks.  That's kinda the vibe I was getting as well.   The people at the store were friendly enough, but it's definitely geared more towards new stuff.  Maybe if it rains this weekend...

[FlyingDonut]

Although it is at the Ritz-Carlton, which is connected to my office, so I could park for free and walk over. Not sure if I want to drop $30 for a Saturday ticket to see cosplayers.

[AMightyEsquilax]

Didn't see it mentioned, but for Golden/Silver age there's a great little shop called Barbarian Comics in Wheaton about a half hour north of DC. Place is legit an awesome old school comic shop(long boxes and vintage displays everywhere.) run by a very kind, knoweldgable old-school guy. In DC proper, the vintage pickings are pretty slim...

Edited July 24, 2017 by AMightyEsquilax

[FlyingDonut]

21 minutes ago, AMightyEsquilax said:

Didn't see it mentioned, but for Golden/Silver age there's a great little shop called Barbarian Comics in Wheaton about a half hour north of DC. Place is legit an awesome old school comic shop(long boxes and vintage displays everywhere.) run by a very kind, knoweldgable old-school guy. In DC proper, the vintage pickings are pretty slim...

Barbarian isn't run by that guy anymore. Still a back issue store though.

[AMightyEsquilax]

1 minute ago, FlyingDonut said:

Barbarian isn't run by that guy anymore. Still a back issue store though.

Oh man, when did that happen? I haven't been out there in a bit. Found that guy so helpful and knoweldgable, relaxed. Had all the feel of an old-school store, without any of the standard gatekeeping of old school. Watched that guy give kids free comics left and right, just wanted them to be in the hobby.