Today I get to introduce you to the owner of one of the great comic shops in Oklahoma - Buck Berlin from New World Comics in OKC. New World has been a fixture in Oklahoma City for decades and Buck has been its owner and chaos coordinator for the last couple of those.Â
In our conversation we cover:
The origins of the store and what it has to offer
The comic creation scene in Oklahoma
The role Buck and a group of superhero cosplayers perform in the community
Advice for those just getting interested in comics
What to expect when you walk into a comic shop for the first time
The value of comics for reluctant readers
the significance of comics as a medium for storytelling
Connect with Buck at New World Comics: Facebook
New World Comic Con: website
Titles and Creators Mentioned on the Show:
Watchmen - Alan Moore
Maus - Art Spiegelman
Glamorella’s Daughter - Charles Martin and Jerry Bennett
Heathen - Natasha Alterici
The Black-Jack Demon - Nick Hermes
Scud the Disposable Assassin - Harmon, Carter, Schrab, Grey
Characters Mentioned on the Show:
Superman
Batman
The Crow
Blade
XMen
Spiderman
Captain America
Mr. Fantastic / Fantastic Four
Guardians of the Galaxy
Red Tornado
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles