Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow

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Mike Atchison of the Campus Comics Cast travels the world one interview at a time, sitting down with comic shop owners to hear their stories. Each episode closes with a read of a book the shop owner recommends.

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Jul 23, 2026

Episode 40 – Gosh! Comics and Ultrasound

For this episode Mike is back in one of his favorite cities: London. On this trip to London, Mike found an amazing comic shop called Gosh! Comics, near the famous Piccadilly Circle in London’s West En...

Jun 30, 2026

Episode 39 – Westfield Comics and Usagi Yojimbo Volumes 1 and 2

For this episode Mike finds himself in the beautiful city of Madison, WI and Westfield Comics, which happens to be where he had a subscription service back in the 80s! Tucked into a nice shopping plaz...

Apr 13, 2026

38 – A to Z Comics and Void Rivals Vol 1

While visiting relatives in the Kansas City, MO area, Mike naturally found time to seek out a comic shop. He struck gold when he met A to Z Comics owners Debby and Steve Welch and their grandson, Damo...

Jan 26, 2026

37 – Villainous Grounds and Hairball

This episode Mike travels a whole 20 minutes and visits…and no exaggeration…the most beautiful comic shop he’s ever seen. See for yourself in the Facebook post! It’s Villainous Grounds in Perryville,...

Jan 19, 2026

36 – Fantom Comics and Blue Period

This episode we travel to our nation’s Capital, Washington DC and one of the coolest comic shops Mike’s ever experienced, Fantom Comics! Located on the second floor of a beautiful building in the his...

Dec 16, 2025

35 – Blackbird Comics and Coffeehouse and East of West Vol 1

For this episode Mike goes to the theme park capital of the world, Orlando FL. While it was a grueling trip…delayed in St. Louis airport for 16 hours, then stuck in the Atlanta airport overnight due t...

Nov 14, 2025

34 – Knight Vigil Comics and Conan the Barbarian 1

This episode, we take a trip south to Dothan, AL, on the Alabama/Florida border. Mike struck gold when he found Knight Vigil Comics. Embedded in an antique mall, this shop has a humble presence, but w...

Nov 02, 2025

33 – Ontario Street Comics and Sad Sack Army Life 8

In this episode, we are back in Philadelphia, PA, and the shop Mike had the pleasure of visiting is Ontario Street Comics. Some comic shops defy expectations; some break the mold completely. That is...

Oct 18, 2025

032 – Get Ready Comics and Batman Noel

This episode, we are in Rochester, UK at the charming Get Ready Comics, and meet the equally charming owners, Paul and Katie. Get Ready Comics fits perfectly into the magic of this historic city. Roch...

Sep 27, 2025

031 – Monster’s Lair Comics and Secret Wars

This episode we are back in Lubbock, TX, where Mike discovered Monster’s Lair Comics (a great name, by the way!). The owner, Rob, originally hails from Chicago, IL so he and Mike had lots to talk abo...