The Spector Club — Est. Century Bowling Alley, St. Louis

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Conversations from the floor of the Midwest’s oldest comic book show.

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All-American Comics & Collectibles storefront in St. Louis

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From Records to Longboxes: A Conversation with Dave Schmidt

Dave Schmidt, owner of All American Comics and Collectibles, has spent decades navigating the shifting tides of the comic book industry. From the frantic speculation of the 1980s boom to today’s multi-billion-dollar multimedia landscape, Schmidt has seen the hobby transform from the ground up. We caught up with him to discuss his retail roots, local comic history, and the future of collecting.

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Bruce Reynolds at a comic show

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From Longboxes to Legacy: A Conversation with Bruce Reynolds

Three decades in the stacks taught Bruce Reynolds what a good comic show is really made of. He reflects on the venues that came and went, the regulars who became family, and why the Spector Club still feels like coming home.

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