Marvel’s retiring Seargent Nick Fury brings back the nostalgia of comic book racks Happy’s Flea Market and B&D Comics | Cheryl E Preston | NewsBreak Original
Once upon a time in Roanoke, you could purchase comic books for a quarter from a rack in most convenience stores. The metal stand had several tiers and you could spin it around to see what choices you had. The news that Marvel Comics is retiring Seargent Nick Fury brought to mind the various racks where I gleaned the merchandise and decided what to purchase in Roanoke and Botetourt County.