Who remembers comic book stands? (buy)

[Mouldy Old Schmo]

I remember our long-closed neighborhood grocery store had a revolving comic book stand in the 1970s. My oldest half-brother was a comic book fan and would buy at least one superhero comic a week.

[Rob Allen]

Lots of stores had a spinner rack or two until the 90s. Now those old spinner racks themselves are collectors' items.

[Cida]

I kind of do, now that you mention it. These days they seem to be in speciality stores.

I was just in here the other day (although they just moved):

roger's TIME MACHINE 212.691.0380

[Mark S.]

I remember that both grocery stores and convenience stores had at least one (usually 3 or 4) spinner racks filled with comics back in the '70s. they clung on during the early '80s, then by the late '80s were totally gone.

It's no coincidence that the '70s were the last decade of widespread comic book sales. After that, they became a niche market. Now, you actually have to search out a specialty shop to find them.

[70's Music Girl]

Yes, I remember the spinning racks with comic books. My brother was always buying them. We use to take silly puddy and stick it to the pages ! So much fun

[LauraC]

Originally Posted by Mouldy Old Schmo

I remember our long-closed neighborhood grocery store had a revolving comic book stand in the 1970s. My oldest half-brother was a comic book fan and would buy at least one superhero comic a week.

Comic book stand inside of soda fountain place. Usually couldn't wait for the next Superman, Justice League of America, Fantastic Four or Tales of the Unexpected to come out.

[carterstamp]

Originally Posted by Mouldy Old Schmo

I remember our long-closed neighborhood grocery store had a revolving comic book stand in the 1970s. My oldest half-brother was a comic book fan and would buy at least one superhero comic a week.

I remember those. A lot of my lawnmowing money went for those comics.