Roger’s Comic Ramblings: Feeling Nostalgic


Amazing Spider-Man #217

by Roger Ash

I’ve been feeling nostalgic recently; nostalgic for a time when the world made sense and people weren’t at each other’s throats if they disagreed with each other. When I’m feeling nostalgic, certain things bring me comfort – Disney films, grilled cheese sandwiches and chocolate milkshakes, and comic books. I think the recent passing of Fess Parker exacerbated my nostalgia as his portrayal of Davy Crockett in the Disney films and Daniel Boone in the non-Disney TV show were a pleasant part of my childhood.

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Roger’s Comic Ramblings: Magic Time


X-Men #115

by Roger Ash

“What the heck is magic time, Roger?”

Good question! For the purpose of this column, “Magic Time” refers when comics were magic to you. I’ve found that with many of my friends this is the time shortly after you discovered comics and they had the biggest impression on you. It’s the time when you couldn’t wait for new comic day at your local comic shop, or if you’re old like me, when you’d haunt the spinner rack at the local convenience store looking for new issues of your favorite comics. Or when you were sure every UPS truck that drove down the street had your latest shipment from Westfield. (Yes, I know Westfield doesn’t ship by UPS now, but they did back when I was a customer.)

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Now with More Back Issues!


More Back Issues On Sale!

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Too Much Cool Stuff – Not Enough $$$! – August ‘09


SugarShock cover

by KC Carlson

Long-time Westfield readers might remember that I used to do a regular recommendations column back in the days when our computers still ran on coal. For those many thousands of generations of comics fans who were born since then, I’d like to explain, for a second or two, how my recommendations work, since there’s no real overt logic at work here.

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KC Column: Into each life some reign must fall, some days be dark and dreary


Captain America #600 cover

by KC Carlson

We’ll return to our discussion of Big Comic Book Events, and specifically, Marvel Comics’ current Big Events, after this slight digression – which I promise will make sense later. Thank you.

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Delayed Items for the Week of July 24, 2009


The latest items that are going to be delayed.

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Marvel HC Backlist Sale!


Hey Everybody! Want to get an awesome Marvel HC you’ve been eyeing for a while? Want to get it really cheap? Then head over to the Westfield Marvel HC Backlist Sale, and check these deals that are bound to knock your socks off! (Assuming you’re wearing socks, that is.)

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Uncanny X-Men #503 Printer Damage


We found many copies of Uncanny X-Men #503 that had a severe tear along the spine. We have notified our distributor and requested replacement copies. They have not shown up! Since we assume that you would be unhappy missing this thrilling story we are sending these rare damaged copies at no charge (we will be crediting your Westfield account).

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