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| - I've visited Dragon Lady for a number of years, but only recently have decided to make it my default comic store, even though it's 60 kilometres from my house.
It's odd, because it seems to be clinging onto some former identity. The majority of the store is taken up with old magazines and catalogues, either in whole or in clipping form. In the back of the store, you'll find a great selection of back issue comics and trade paperbacks and a rack of the current comics and some older ones.
The best thing about the store, however, is Joe, the manager. Joe, befitting his position, has an encyclopedic knowledge of comics. Whatever you're looking for, whether it be superheros, horror, espionage or teen drama, he'll be able to point you in the right direction.
It's also true that Dragon Lady has a terrifyingly broad selection of materials for sale. If you want a '50s mens magazine, or a movie mag from the '40s, or a tv guide from the '70s, or a Tiger Beat featuring the Monkees, they'll have it.
But as comic shops go, it manages to combine a decent selection and helpful staff. A lot of shops can give you one, but there aren't many that can give you both.
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