| 词条 | Comic Store Heroes |
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| show_name = Comic Store Heroes | image = ComicStoreHeroesLogo.jpg | genre = Reality, Unscripted | developer = | country = United States | language = English | num_seasons = 1 | num_episodes = 1 | starring = Gerry Gladston Thor Parker Alex Rae | executive_producer = | camera = | runtime = 1 hour | company = Parthenon Entertainment | channel = National Geographic Channel | first_aired = {{Start date|2012|7|13}} | last_aired = | website = }} Comic Store Heroes is a reality television program set inside Manhattan's Midtown Comics, the largest comic book store in the United States. Described as a one-hour documentary about comic book subculture, it is British production company Parthenon Entertainment's first U.S.-based factual entertainment production, and premiered on the National Geographic Channel on July 13, 2012, at 8pm Eastern Standard Time. As with Comic Book Men, a similar series airing on AMC starring Kevin Smith, the program focuses on the interactions among the store's staff, and with its customers. Production historyComic Store Heroes is set in Midtown Comics in Manhattan, the largest comic book store in the United States.[1] Described as a one-hour documentary about comic book subculture, the program focuses on the interactions between the devoted and sometimes obsessive comics aficionados that form the store's customer base, and the store's staff,[2] specifically Gerry Gladston, one of the store's five co-founders, and two of his employees, marketing manager Thor Parker, and pricing expert Alex Rae. Parker and Rae's competition for Gladston's attention will constitute some of the conflict in the narratives. Other plot points will include Gladston assigning Rae the task of tracking down a difficult-to-find copy of the comic book that began his childhood love of comics, Hot Stuff: The Little Devil #1,[1][3] and the store's preparation of their booth at the New York Comic Con.[4] Customers spotlighted include comics blogger/journalist Jill Pantozzi,[5] who was diagnosed at age 2 with spinal muscular atrophy, and interacts with others through her love of the comics medium. Another customer is Chris Notarile, a 20-something aspiring comic book creator who lives on food stamps in order to devote his money to developing his character, The Protector.[1][3][6]The program is British production company Parthenon Entertainment’s first U.S.-based factual entertainment production. Parthenon Director of Production Danny Tipping comments on the subject matter's appeal, "The world of comic book super fans is both fascinating and surprising. You don’t have to be a fan of comic books to appreciate what some of the most devoted fans will do to make their dreams come true, and some collections are bought and sold for millions of dollars."[2] Regarding comparison's to Kevin Smith reality series Comic Book Men, Midtown's Parker comments, "We're fans of Kevin’s show and what it brings to the table, but we wanted to take things in a different direction. We wanted to try and work [past] the typical stereotypes about comic book fans and show that comics and the comic community have the ability to help people find acceptance, become part of an extremely welcoming family, and really make a difference in people’s lives."[7] Cast
PlotGerry assigns Alex the task of tracking down a mint condition copy of the 1957 comic book that sparked his interest in the medium. With the 2011 New York Comic Con just six weeks away, Thor works to secure an appearance at the Midtown booth by writer/artist Frank Miller, while his "right hand woman", Zoë, reacts to receiving flowers from an anonymous fan. Featured fans include aspiring comics creator Chris Notarile, who struggles to complete and market a 32-page superhero comic featuring his character, the Protector, in order to acquire a place on Midtown's racks, and Jill Pantozzi, who was diagnosed at age 2 with spinal muscular atrophy, but interacts with other comics fans on her blog and at conventions. Comics creators Frank Miller, Rebekah Isaacs and Amy Reeder have cameos.[6] References1. ^1 2 3 4 5 Kaplan, Don (June 25, 2012). "It’s a geek drama". New York Post. 2. ^1 Ritchie, Kevin (June 28, 2012). "Nat Geo acquires 'Comic Store Heroes'". Real Screen. 3. ^1 2 Videos: "The Challenge". National Geographic Channel. Retrieved June 29, 2012. 4. ^"Comic Shop Featured in Reality Show". ICv2. June 19, 2012. 5. ^Pantozzi, Jill (February 7, 2009). "The Nerdy Bird flies around NYCC, Day 1". Comic Book Resources 6. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite episode|title=Episode 1|series=Comic Store Heroes|network=National Geographic Channel|season=1|number=1|airdate=July 13, 2012}} 7. ^1 2 Fama, Russell (June 2, 2012). "An Interview with Thor of Comic Store Heroes". Super Sidekick. 8. ^1 "Amoeba & John Azarian" {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501033229/http://www.vh1.com/video/for-what-its-worth/full-episodes/amoeba-john-azarian/1704589/playlist.jhtml |date=May 1, 2013 }}. For What It's Worth. Episode 6, VH1. March 28, 2013. 9. ^1 Marz, Ron (August 9, 2010). "Media at Midtown". ronmarz.com. External links{{commons category|Midtown Comics}}
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