Est. at the Century Bowling Alley · St. Louis
The Midwest’s Oldest Comic Book Show
From humble roots at a local bowling lane to the show that generations of collectors still circle on the calendar. The Spector Club has never missed a beat.
The Story
From the Alley to the American Czech Center, St Louis, MO
The Spector Club began at the Century Bowling Alley with a handful of folding tables and a few boxes of back issues care of Tony Gladish. Word traveled. Tables multiplied. The lanes gave way to bigger halls, and every iteration since has carried the same thing forward: a room full of people who love comics.
Our mission is to collect stories of the Spector Club’s past, present, and future, while providing a glimpse into What To Expect when visiting. This is a history of the Spector Club as told by the artists, collectors, and vendors who make it so special! Be sure to enjoy…
What to Expect
A show built for collectors
Artists, Collectors, & Dealers
Working artists, passionate collectors, & vetted dealers under one roof. Talk shop, get a sketch, and meet the people on both sides of the tables. These are the stories that shape the Spector Club Shows. Get to know…
The Spector Club A History 