The Captain of the Comic Book Store

Bill Liebowitz with his mascot, Flaxen; and DC Comics art created for Bill (courtesy Golden Apple)

The name "Golden Apple" is venerated among comic stores, and the reason why is a big, big man: Bill Liebowitz.

For decades, Liebowitz was the master of promotion, always making news and the news always happened at Golden Apple. To read all about the man and how his legacy continues today, click over to ICv2.

Jim McLauchlin