A lot of people are experiencing their superheroes via the movies these days, but the classic way to do it is to buy an actual paper-and-ink creation from the slightly sweaty hand of a devoted fanboy. And Rick, the owner of Spy Comics, gives you that enthusiastic fanboy touch. His depth of knowledge is impressive (comics, cards, toys, classic pinups, etc.) and a little frightening. It's the kind of passion the blogosphere was built for. His Web site, www.spycomics.com, like the man himself, has way too much information for me (I've only seen him for specific requests from family members). Prices are fair, and he'll go the extra mile to find what you want.
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