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Did you see X 2?
yes.

Why Do I Not Get a Discount?
We currently do not have a program in place to offer discounts. I could go into 1,000,000,000 reasons why we do not currently offer discounts, but they would not mean anything to you other than, "that nasty retailer doesn't want to give me a discount".
The fact is that the best thing for our business at this time does not include a discount system. We offer free pull service, free special order service, low prices on back issues and action figures, and as wide a selection of merchandise as we can afford. I wish we could do more, but everything comes with a price. With a discount service in place under our current situations, we would not be able to provide 1/3 of the merchandise and services we provide now. With a reduction in merchandise and service, we close ourselves off from a significant percentage of our current customer base.
Bottom line......I am not against discounts. They just do not fit into our current system. When and if the time is right, we will set up a frequent buyers program. Until that time, I appreciate everyone's business, and will listen to any suggestions you may have to help satisfy your comic book needs.

Do You Buy Comics?
If you have boxes of comics and your only option is the trash or the fireplace but you want a better home for your comics at about 5 to 10 cents an issue then the answer is maybe. If you have purchased a price guide and have been checking e-bay for current values and are looking to get anywhere from 40-60% book value per comic including the common stuff, then NO. Fact is, 99% of the back issues that come through here will end up with the majority of our excess stock and other back issues...In storage behind the cases full of Tribe #1.

Are you hiring?
Sorry, but we do not have any openings at this time.

Do You Have a List of Comics You Have For Sell?
Unfortunately the answer is no. However, keep in mind we have been around since 1977, so we have a little bit of everything (especially Tribe #1). Please go to the Contact Us section for any requests you may have. We will get back to you as soon as we can.

Do You have a Soul?
Do you mean in my personal collection or for sale on the rack?

What do you read?
This truly is one of the hardest questions for me to answer. The fact is, I read a little bit of everything, and I just can't read everything month to month. For the most part, I sample a lot of comics just in case people have questions about them. Ever since Richie Rich went out of print, I have not had a need to follow a title regularly. Few comics can match the ongoing characterization and drama that was Richie Rich. I'm just crossing my fingers waiting for that Fred Bassett monthly.

Why are there no pictures of people in your store? What do you look like?!
We are all incredibly handsom devils! Just ask my mom! She'll be the one answering the phone if you ever get my home number. Have you ever been in a comic book store NOT run by beautiful people?

Why do comic stores always smell?
This is an age old question. It is always a stereotype that many stores like mine have a hard time getting past. I too am impressed by how good most comic stores smell. It's an aroma that would make Martha Stewart proud. If only it could be bottled and sold at the most expensive of department stores. I'm sorry you own home's odor pales in comparison to the flowery beauty of comic shops, but do you really have to whine about it?

I don't like to listen to people complain. Why do you have to complain and whine so much?
Ah, my favorite question. You realize you are the one complaining when you complain about complainers, and no one likes a complainer who complains about complaining. Especially when the complaint is about the one complaining instead of the complainer, who is really the one making a complaint. That makes the complainer the one who complains, so your really complaining about yourself. Think about it.

Do you have any Spider-man comics?
Spider Who??

Why do you always have to make fun of Ben Afleck? He's a hell of a lot richer and more famous than you are.
I only kid when I make fun of Hogbreath. He has the ability to act like himself on screen more than I give him credit for. I am just jealous. Do you have any idea how hard it is to pretend you are talented?

Since we all know that comic shop owners are rich, why do they act poor?
That is a simple question to answer. Have you ever had a friend that you always suspected was independently wealthy, but always stuck you with the bill. He didn't get wealthy by throwing money around. The less money we spend on things for other people, the more money we have to role around in at home while alone with the shades down. So how do we get away with sticking everyone else around us with the bill??? We act Po'.

Just what IS it that Wonder Woman "wonders" about anyway?
Why the hell she still has to run around in that uncomfortable outfit. You would think the 2nd most powerfull hero in the DC universe could get a nice stars and stripes jogging suit with matching nurse's shoes.

What's the point in publishing a book after Kevin Smith leaves it?
The point is to associate sales with his name attached for years to come. 5 years from now, if sales are down on Green Arrow or Daredevil, all the publisher will have to do is BLAST on the cover: Kevin Smith's Green Arrow/Daredevil depending upon which title slides first. On the inside front cover of other titles, the publisher may make comments like, "Speedball, as enjoyed by Kevin Smith", or "X-men, as referred to in Kevin Smith's smash hit movie Jay & Silent Bob V, the final finally". Why ask when deep down you already know the answer?

If the comic industry needs money, and Batman #1 sells for hundreds of
thousands of Dollars-- WHY NOT JUST PRINT MORE BATMAN #1's!!
What do you mean "Why Not"? The government is why not. We once had a strict policy of "printing" all rare comics to make sure that they got into the hands of happy, yet unsuspecting, new readers. Then the FBI got involved and a few people that I turned states evidence on are now doing 5-10. We only did it cuz we cared.

Lucifer is listed as being "For Mature Readers" and yet when I read the
newest issue, I didn't find ONE curse word! What the hell... ?
I know, and there weren't any boobies or buttcracks either. I've already made my sacrifice and sent off my complaint letter to someone who can make a difference. Maybe you should do the same.
Send your complaints to:
Name: Lucifer
Location: Hell
Postage: YOUR SOUL!

What color Is Batmans underwear?
Definitely "off white" if you know what I mean.

What is up with that Indian guy that sits at the end of your counter?
What Indian guy?

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First off, I would like to thank Lawrence Peck and his staff at Lubbock Online for making a great site and making this possible for the store. I debated for a couple of years now whether or not to do a web site, and initially my answer was not only "no" but "HELL NO". It just did not seem reasonable. But then, Lawrence gave me a great opportunity and I would have been an idiot to not jump at the chance to add more work to my busy schedule. All kidding aside, I hope you all enjoy it.

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