The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book Podcast
The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book Podcast
Join hosts Chris Hacker and Aaron Knowles as they unlock the gates to The Oblivion Bar Podcast. Dive deep into the realms of comic books, TV, film, and gaming with witty banter, exclusive interviews, and a passionate week-in-review that'll teleport you into the heart of nerd nirvana. Get ready for an immersive journey into the multiverse of podcast entertainment!
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INTERVIEW: Wes Eastin
August 01, 2025

INTERVIEW: Wes Eastin

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INTERVIEW: Wes Eastin
The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book Podcast
INTERVIEW: Wes Eastin
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Interview

Joining us today is the Director of Shopping For Superman, the upcoming documentary that takes the viewer on a 50-year journey that reveals the origin story of their friendly neighborhood comic shops and the people fighting to keep their doors open.

"Since it began, the retail comics industry has contracted by over 75% with more shops closing every month. After five years of diminished sales, a global pandemic, distributor upsets, and the digitization of retail shopping dominating most markets, Shopping for Superman asks the question, 'Can our local comic shops be saved?'

Shopping for Superman does more than explain the history of retail comic book shops. Its underlying narrative reveals how shops directly influenced comic book publishing to cultivate some of the most daring and controversial materials ever committed to print."

It is our honor to welcome Wes Eastin onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!

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