Comic Book Heaven

Comic Book Heaven

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Comic Book Heaven

2014

0h 12m

5.7(3 votes)

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Overview

This short documentary follows 81 year old Joe Leisner, owner of Comic Book Heaven in Sunnyside, Queens, NY as he cantankerously assesses the status of his business, the comic book industry, and his future.

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