West 8th Street No Longer Safe From Super Villains
It is with great sadness that I report that the enigmatically-named Sleep of Reason Comics Shop at 47 West 8th Street has somewhat unexpectedly closed its doors. While my comic collecting days are largely behind me (I still spring for the odd title every now and again), I was glad to know I had a comic shop nearby should I need a fix.
I know I recently said that W.8th Street has nowhere to go but up, but the departure of Sleep of Reason now seems like one more worrying step towards the Meat Packing District-ification of my back yard. Save Us, Dr. Strange!!!
C'mon, do you really think longtime Village resident Stephen Strange hasn't cashed out already? Spending your time with Eternity and battling the Dread Dormammu might help save all humanity, but it ain't paying the bills on an ancient brownstone. Plus, I think I saw his amulet for sale at that new Brooklyn flea market.
Posted by: rexlic | April 10, 2008 at 03:46 PM
There is no way the Eye of Agamotto would end up in a flea market. Now, I could see him hawking the Wand of Watoomb, but the Eye? Highly unlikely.
Posted by: Erik | April 10, 2008 at 06:06 PM
Ahhhh...comic geek chatter. I LOVE IT!
Posted by: Alex in NYC | April 11, 2008 at 11:20 AM
R.I.P. another old store!
"The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters." And how.
Posted by: Emily Gordon | April 19, 2008 at 06:33 PM