Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this nostalgic reflection, we revisit a childhood moment in Coleman, Texas, where a small-town convenience store named Ratchens became a comic book gateway. Hear how a humble spinner rack full of Marvel comics—featuring Conan the Barbarian #6 and Swamp Thing—left a lasting impact and sparked a lifelong love for comics.