X-Men ad Creative Loafing

August 1993 Legion Outpost Calendar of Events

"Meet Death" advert

Yes, I know it's actually Dream of the Endless, but 'Death'

sounded so much more spectacular, and Dream was the

more recognizable--and co-paid advertisement figure

available--so it was a bit of a fudge!

This is one of my ads for the shop, back in the day.

I can't recall offhand which publication;

probably a music venue or alternative weekly.

I'm very proud of the feel I created for the store,

and for the enthusiastic response I received

(much to the Haterz' chagrin!)

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'eclectica delectica' advertisement

One of the absolute best ads of any kind, and certainly for a comic book!

I had to take advantage of the awesome Milestone Comics

ad for Hardware, which DC gave a percentage of payment

towards cost for using their in-house produced ad.

This is from the back cover of 'eclectica delectica' # 1,

sometime in 1993.

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Rogue print by Paul Ryan

During a Tampa comic book convention back in 1993 or 1994,

I purchased a print of a "Rogue" sketch done by Paul Ryan

(the good one!) and had him sign it to The Outpost!

It's one of my favorite keepsakes, even though not an original

piece! (I also got my Squadron Supreme graphic novel and

D.P. 7 # 1 signed by Paul, who was quite a nice guy!)

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The Legion Outpost ad from FREE P.R.E.S.S. (JAN '93)

Creative Loafing Win

First year in business, my

shop was the first to be voted for by comic book fans

in the Bay area!

A little innovation and rule-breaking

go a long way!

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Flashback

A promotional flier (and ad) by artist Hugo

for my shop back in the day!

I love the intricate whimsy;

such a great visual!

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Ty Templeton Sweetness!

Ty Templeton is definitely the man, and here he

is rocking the newsprint with an

incredible pin-up for the Legion of

Super-Villains for one of the follow-up "Who's Who?"
DC encyclopedia series.

Each character meticulously crafted and with an

entire history on their face!

Way to go, bro!

Ty's website

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"The Legion Outpost"

My store, The Legion Outpost,

Comic Book Shoppe & Community Center,

back in the day in historic Ybor City,

(Tampa) Florida.

(1901 N. 15th Street)

Model: Layna Ayre (WMNF)

Sandwich board art by Hugo

Window art by Lynn

Photography by Mitchell Martin

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