Local Comic Book Shop Owner Goes on EPIC RANT

[@xMACHOxMANx]

I agree with him 100%

[@connormetcalf7049]

Same here the new riders of comic books today really don’t focus on action and stuff. They just focus on politics and bullshit

[@Switchcomics]

He’s spot on, especially about how writers are putting themselves in these comics, and I agree with him 100%. It’s the reason why I moved over to Indie comics.

[@spinnerrackstudios]

It's ironic that people who have belittled him for his appearance are probably the same people who would crucify somebody who negatively commented on an overtly gay or transsexual person's appearance, fat-shamed a woman, etc. Hypocrisy has no limits regardless of what side of the political spectrum people might be on.

[@kborton99]

Facts!!

[@cberg2731]

That's me!

[@MetalBum]

True that

[@jthomascruz4890]

I completely agree with you. I have witnessed plenty of hypocrisy coming from both sides of this subject. Everyone just needs to calm down and stop attacking people just because they have a different opinion.

[@raegansworld8542]

@@jthomascruz4890it’s not both sides bro what he said should put in pills and sold over the counter

[@acballer1831]

When did it become a crime to have an opinion???? Hats off to that guy… keep on taking….

[@Stickygoose]

You can be prosecuted for an opinion

[@doctorspook4414]

Well depending on the opinion and the colour of your Scin.n, you very well could be prosecuted for a thought krime.

[@bujindork]

I agree. The South had a whole society based on that after the Civil War

[@jwmvid17]

I have watched Glenn's channel for a couple of years. It is fun just listening to the various customers and Glenn talk about comics. Real people with real unique personalities. A slice of life in an LCS. Sticky, your channel is genuine and fun too.

[@Stickygoose]

Appreciate you saying that thank you

[@casino_comics]

Glenn is just telling it like it is. I've been watching him for some time now. It's a great channel.

[@Stickygoose]

Somebody’s gotta tell it like it is

[@T-RavisComics]

I totally agree some of these writers today are pushing their own agenda and beliefs instead of writing the characters as we know them

[@ryantyson2008]

Yup, still pissed they turned Iceman gay.

[@Stickygoose]

Sad but true

[@kylereist3655]

Glen is spot on. It’s called narcissism.

[@uglyewok6715]

I’ve been watching Comic Book Palace since the original documentary. These are the types of shops I grew up in and are fading away. Most shops now are run by young clerks that barely even acknowledge you walked into the store.

[@berniecasey7592]

Very True

[@mill89027]

Omg this so true !!!

[@krp2nyte]

I absolutely agree what he said. That's why I've stopped buying new comics.

[@WxIxLxLxIxAxMxS]

Aaron Lopresti's _Wraith of God_ is very good so far.

[@dizgroontled]

Ghost machine is where it's at

[@darius5396]

The guy does have a great point. These new writers have plenty of resources to continue elevating the character like the character is supposed to be rather than making the character based off their mindset or perspective of what they would do.

[@anthonyshortbox5498]

This guy is absolutely right! I stopped buying comics a while ago cause the stories straight up suck nowadays. I support what he says and back him all the way

[@josephbarbera9220]

I have been watching Glenn’s channel for the last two years and find him to be very transparent and I enjoy his opinions (whether I agree or not) on comics and also the industry itself. It’s also fun to hear his customers from all walks of life express their feelings as well. I started reading comics back in the 70s and Glenn is absolutely correct how writers are now writing themselves into these iconic characters instead of focusing on the true personality of the characters.

[@Serjohn]

i love this channel, i feel like its shifting from comic books to general costumer service and professionalism, which i dont know why, but i find super entertaining

[@Cwhitey1967]

They got rid of the Punisher because they can't see themselves in his character.

[@erickh.4435]

That's fucked up that people are making fun of him. He truly does make logical sense. It's the reason why I don't like many of the super hero comics. Been reading a lot independent comics lately for this very reason. I can tell he truly does care about a good story and I respect that. 🙏❤🖖👽

[@RonSM2112]

The Comic Book Palace is awesome! Do yourself a favor and go back and watch the old and new documentaries. There's something comforting about the idea that stores/owners like this are still out there.

[@sycodog]

a guy whos been retailing for 30 years is someones voice I wanna hear because he knows whats selling and what consumers want

[@Stickygoose]

For real

[@SapphireGladeComics]

One thing comic book writers should truly understand, just because DC, Marvel, etc print your story, doesn't mean a comic shop will order it. If comic shops one day as one decided to stop selling all new comics or a title, it would hurt those writer's careers. He has a great opinion of course. Will it cause a huge change? Probably not unfortunately.

[@karlburkhardt9902]

Technically while the writer is wrong for putting himself into the character, It is the editorial staff that has become negligent in their care of the intellectual properties that they own.

[@jerrysmith9555]

Shame on people talking negative about this guy. He definitely has some smarts to keep a LCS open 30 years and at the simplest base he is just giving his opinion. Good video!!!

[@Umm62]

This is why Comicsgate happened.

[@artrogue4150]

Make sure and watch the Comic Book Palace Documentary that started it all ! Very Entertaining.

[@Godovgrind]

Glenn the shit, being blunt and honest is something that people are afraid of in today's age.

[@Stickygoose]

People can’t handle it

[@AntiGravDrive]

Honestly it’s not just this guy, the entire internet and social media is a new kind of weird mental hate machine. People spew insults and talk shit indefinitely more than they would ever act face to face. Sometimes it seems like they don’t even know they are doing it. I don’t think this scenario is any different than anything else. You can literally go on any comment section and any topic on any platform and find people talking shit about each other.

[@curtisc2581]

When i read comics, i dont want to read myself in there, i want to immulate the charachter that im reading.

[@ComicRonin]

Millar’s Big Game (and all the lead ups) was Friggin Dope!!!

[@Snippersly]

He aint lying! "Preach it"

[@cberg2731]

This dude looks exactly what I picture a comic book owner looks like.

[@tonybrewer7536]

So you don't read comics?

[@cberg2731]

@@tonybrewer7536 Not anymore. Too expensive. And also the Wokeness turned me off.

[@Stickygoose]

That makes it even better

[@screenrebels]

That guy totally understands the weaknesses in some books, and hits the nail on the proverbial head.

[@lifegood3322]

Kudos to EVS and the like who stood against them from the beginning! I also wish I lived close enough to patronize his store! I would at least buy back issues!

[@Stickygoose]

Hail EVS

[@ronnyjohnston6039]

I've only just got back into comics, my son finally became interested in checking them out. So last few months I've been getting to just about every LCS close to home and work. It's been quite interesting, and I appreciate that it seems most the owners are genuinely passionate about comics like the gentleman in the video.

[@gauge6513]

This guy is 100% right. 30 years as a owner takes dedication. Everything wrong with all forms of entertainment are suffering because of writers not understanding this. Write good stories without a agenda. Look at Disney billions lost because of identity politics. Star Wars, comics everything is saturated with narcissistic writers. If you want to add your life into a story, write a biography. The haters who don't like what he says are not comic book fans.

[@jeremyharrison4738]

I know Glenn and have bought from multiple times. He's a great guy and I would go to his shop every week if I lived closer to him. Great video.

[@Stickygoose]

Thank you!

[@pulsarstargrave256]

No one sees a problem in that most of these fans are far beyond the 13 to 24 year old demo, much less any under 13? THE main problem with Marvel and DC was their abandonment of the 8 to 12 market and not finding a format they could afford! Hint: Many in that age group aren't going to comic shops!

[@T-M-N-T]

I personally stopped buying physical comics & only buy them digitally. I only buy TMNT comics & I like it that way

[@adamsifford6228]

Some of us buy comic s you can hold in your hand

[@lillian8613]

Couldn't love this more! Why does the infection of these robots haft to start bleeding into good old hobby's and interests. I mean they have already taken over our jobs, schools, homes, and damn now we can't even have good old collections!!

[@daviddorward7684]

Agree 110% with your comments/observations. Nothing to add other than it is disgusting that other so called writers would attack him over his appearance. What a low blow.

[@Stickygoose]

Doesn’t surprise me

[@dalemoyers8881]

Great topic. I also totally agree with the gentleman’s statement about the comic book writing today. Thanks for bringing this topic to the masses. 😎

[@Stickygoose]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@erickh.4435]

Honestly I agree with him. The recent books that has really got my attention because of a good story is the metabarons and the technopriest.

[@toffeejoe]

This guy is spot on. Just subscribed to his channel

[@GODSAKE559]

Me too 😂

[@johnnydropkicks]

While I don’t always agree with Glenn’s opinions, The Comic Book Palace is really cool channel to listen to when you’re organizing your comics, bagging and boarding, etc…. It feels like your in your local comic shop.

[@Stickygoose]

Fair enough!

[@Unkindtaternuts]

He said what we all think but outload BRAVO 👏🏻

[@Maelodas]

He’s speaking facts. Hell someone even self insert themselves to be stronger than The One Above All. Fans got pissed and she was forgotten.

[@blacksails8167]

This dude is 100% correct, and if that hurts your feelings, then you are the problem.

[@TheRobertSalazarComics]

This is great. He is right about everything. Comicshops are failing because of these writers.

[@virtualrealityfitness283]

It’s nice to see inside of comics cause the slab game has ruined good story telling in comics!

[@mpcjunkie72]

Where I'm torn is how Reggie Coolects made a video that is called "its not about you." Reggie says, in short, that we're the old farts and these new movies and stories are for the youngsters. We're not the target audience any longer. That being said, I can see why Disney, Marvel, DC and others do what they do and why we're sounding bitter.

[@apilgrim8715]

I can see that. 70s Incredible Hulk is pretty anti-military and it was happening during the Vietnam War. Grandpa hated it, dad loved it.

[@Stickygoose]

Maybe they are for him?

[@StarJoes]

Totally agree. It’s one thing for a writer to take an element from their life, their own experiences, and then go “okay, how would Bruce Wayne handle a situation like that, and what can I do to craft a story with him in that type of situation?” That’s good writing and can make for a good story. But too often a lot of writers are taking that same life experience, putting what they did, and just inserting the character they are writing at the time in as themselves. And so many times because they are not a person of action in their lives, we get usually a lot of talking and no action, no battles, and no epic scale moments anymore.

[@GODSAKE559]

I appreciate anyone who’s super passionate about comics I love it I’m the same way.

[@Comixfanz]

He's so correct and knows exactly what's going on love him for speaking up to put the comic writing back on path

[@bobbyunger2758]

I am by no means new to comics but I am new to this channel. I love the content and presentation style of the videos. I look forward to discovering more. Thanks

[@coreymagin]

"Hey I'm looking for the new Ghost Rider"

[@icebergthegamer]

If anyone watched comic book palace, this is normal for Glen. He has very strong opinions on many things. Give the series a watch. It’s great.

[@watcherofthings1103]

He called it example Star Wars acolyte Leslie Leland , nailed it

[@TimboToys]

I love the Comic Palace! If you’ve watched their show, they’ve been doing this kinda thing for a long time.

[@tomjamison5934]

I've been following Comic Book Palace for about 3 years now. It's the Best. Glenn 2024. 🌟

[@Caleb_Olson]

Gotta love the passion!

[@Leatherhead4Hire]

The dreaded self insert. The writers inserting their specific life events and traits know that their material would never fly on its own. Now they see if they attach their experience or ideals to longstanding character with an already deep history and foundation it will give their material wings. So sooo tired of it. I am very pessimistic of 2024. Especially with some pretty big names within the comic industry speaking on it. Im guessing their insight is exactly what I fear.

[@billybarnett2846]

This is not a epic rant. If you've watch Glenn's channel, you would know this is almost every week for him. Glenn complains a lot about the way comics are now. He doesn't participate in FCBD either cause retailers have to pay for all that stuff associated with it.

[@Stickygoose]

Wow didn’t realize they pay for that

[@ScarlettShana]

As someone who writes and got help from personal editor, there’s difference between putting real life experience and putting themselves into characters. My editor points out when my characters act of character and they act more like me. I’ve noticed also this happens in fanfictions: Loki doesn’t act like God. He acts like scared or insecure girl. To make fun of his appearance is low.

[@Stickygoose]

they have to resort to that

[@ScarlettShana]

@@Stickygoose there were blogs on Tumblr: canon vs fanon. I think this is what a lot writers from Marvel and DC need - bookmaker of what behaviour is canon and what behaviour is canon.

[@HarperBomb]

Glenn was the 1st comicbook youtube dude I followed. He just loves comics…he’s not worried about the comic wannabes who don’t actually read comics.

[@loumonoph]

Funny that the owner of milehigh comics came out a week earlier saying comics are in a death spiral, and it can't be saved. And no creator comes out disputing it. But this guy says something and he gets all the hate. He just said what alot of people and store owners are thinking.

[@Stickygoose]

I don’t think anyone listens to that individual

[@doorsfan173]

It's so funny how rankled people get about this stuff. He's right, I say this as someone who still has a healthy pull list of big two stuff I enjoy. There are definitely some writers who do what he's saying though. I also think forced synergy (especially at Marvel) has dampened the artistry of the writing and make some of the books feel creatively hollow. Also, StickyGoose, as an MA native and current NH resident, New England is a spoil of riches for comic shops. Lunch Money Comics does a beautiful job showcasing shops all around the region in a really wholesome way, I think you'd really dig his channel.

[@Stickygoose]

His videos are staged

[@doorsfan173]

@@Stickygoose LMC's videos? I have met him while he was filming and nothing was inorganic; he was a solid guy. He has made friends & connections in the area for sure but he's still in the stores and flea markets digging through the long boxes.

[@read.your.comics]

I don’t necessarily disagree with his overall point. I wish he would cite more specific examples though and explain how they are bad. Writers have always injected themselves into their stories. From Kirby having Cap punch Hitler in the face, to Ditko pushing his objectivism into Spider-Man, to O’Neil and Adams tackling racism in GL/GA, to Miller sounding alarms of fascism in DKR. This isn’t anything new.

[@markmarderosian9657]

Those were people who either created the characters and had the right to their vision with their own creations or simply extended established traits of existing characters like the pursuit of justice. They weren’t reconning someone else’s work without any creative foundational basis to do so.

[@johnnydropkicks]

I had never heard “Give us Barabbas” before. I looked it up and learned something today. Thanks, StickyGoose. “The More You Know” 🌈⭐️

[@Stickygoose]

That’s my Catholic school education

[@johnnydropkicks]

@@Stickygoose Though I didn’t attend catholic school, I was raised catholic (the go-to-church-every-Sunday and go to PSR classes once-a-week kind) and I still never heard about Barabbas. My parents both went to catholic schools and so do my three nieces and nephew. I’m going to quiz them now. 🙂

[@kavasseurkavaaficionado4227]

What are some recent examples of characters being co-opted by the writer? Genuinely curious. I’ve seen a lot of sloppy writing but not necessarily projection

[@Stickygoose]

Most of it

[@chachi_arcola]

Tom King writes literally everyone out of character

[@comicguyenator]

Love his rant! I love his logic!

[@gemvandoozl2059]

I've actually noticed the exact point this guy is making. The writers personality has been possessing the characters recently.

[@goldenryan2277]

I agree with Glenn's comments and I started watching the channel a few months prior. The fact that writers stated bashing him when lcs owners like him keep the medium alive speaks volumes.

[@boboleary6607]

He said everything I've been thinking.

[@Stickygoose]

Same

[@timroelofsen1563]

Glen knows his business Fan of his show! Great show! He knows what he’s talking about all day long! 💯

[@DIBEE2024]

😂😂thats awesome!! He's right ✅

[@DaleCoreySanford]

They slef insert themselves into the books and when the characters are unlikable they can't accept that means they are unlikable.

[@vman3695]

This is why I hated when shows like Big Bang Theory and the supposed "geek" culture got famous (no such thing as geek culture). It turned everyone into a comic book and pop culture "expert" while the OG's get ostracized from their own culture and the one thing that gave them normalcy in life. Now they get criticized for adding their expertise on things they are actually experts on. Remember when students tried to tell Bradbury what Fahrenheit 451 was about? That's what we have now, people thinking they know more about the author and making fun of him because they don't agree. I'm a big fan of science fiction but I respect my elders enough to not write to the editor of Asimov's and criticize her for not picking other stories. I am just the reader. I trust. I bet the idiots who made fun of this guys looks thought the Acolyte was great.

[@jayd5360]

100% spot on. Gotta luv Glenn

[@sulumonlives4932]

This is an editorial issue, not a creative one. These days the wrong writers are put or allowed to write the wrong titles. The shop owner is right though about too many writers not having enough reverence for the source material's history. Comics have always had something to say about society but it was the heroes that remain static and reliable among societal change. That WAS the appeal of Batman or Spiderman, that they remained reliable and more of a lens, not THE CHANGE. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Stickygoose]

Yes the hero’s should remain evergreen

[@vendora1]

this is the comic book guy on simpsons actually

[@lewishutchison6174]

This dude is 100 percent right

[@sms3037]

The main character in a long-running series should not be changed overnight to ensure the continuity and quality of the series. Of course, the main character undergoes personal and possible social changes over time, but this should not be at the expense of the essence of the character and the entire series. Limited series can be used for experimental or writer's personal storylines magnified by the character....!

[@Stickygoose]

Well said

[@brucejohnson9586]

“Jesus status” wow. I do agree with what he said.

[@vannguyen-gn6zr]

Swagglegoose posted a similar video on this guy. I see a 3 way collaboration coming soon. Let the healing begin.

[@Stickygoose]

Not going to happen

[@omarsdragonking8799]

It's very cool of you to use your platform to shout out and defend this man who's speaking his truth, which I almost 💯 percent agree with. I've been collecting for over 45 years, and I've always hated/disliked changing classic characters for your own means. I grew up liking Jean Grey, Captain Marvel, Barry Allen, and even Supergirl being dead. Their deaths meant something to those stories, not to say I enjoyed their death, hated it, actually. I liked when heroes stayed dead. Some revives I totally understand, Jean and Barry being great examples. But new creators killing off heroes for shock value have no understanding of comics I grew up reading. I do agree that they should make their own character/characters and do what they please with them. Classic characters shouldn't be touched, make they villains better, make better schemes that the hero's have to think their way out of. I remember when villains limped off to fight again or just planned their revenge. I'm not saying all stories should be cookie-cutter stories. But your writers should be brilliant. They have a history of stories (action comics 1 thru present) to pull from. No need to kill off anyone unnecessarily to sell books, no need to revive anyone to sell books. I consider myself woke, but there is no need to gender swap any classic characters or change their sexual orientation just to sell books. You want to create a character based on sexual orientation, gender, or person of color , by all means, do so. But leave classic characters alone, leave classic stories alone. Be brilliant, create better stories and characters because you know your history, not because you want to be in the stories.

[@Stickygoose]

I will always use my platform to defend people like glen

[@apilgrim8715]

Its not a problem for me. My gripe/epic rant is that writers come from a world of writing novels so don't know how to use the artist.

[@joshualittrell2457]

Bro is spitting facts

[@SlappyWingnuts]

Damn dude. I liked your content. It was nice and even keeled. Dipping a toe into the whole SJW/woke debate is not what I was watching for. Writers have always put some of themselves into the characters they were writing. It's just that now those writers are pulled from more diverse backgrounds.

[@Stickygoose]

You haven’t been watching long

[@chachi_arcola]

They are pulled from more diverse backgrounds not because they are the best writers for the job, but because they are from more diverse backgrounds

[@overdrivety]

Hes soo right 💯💯💯

[@curtisc2581]

Dude is right. Hes a real goofball but hes absolutely correct.

[@batdadwholaughs]

Modern Day "I know you are but what am I"...Adult Edition. Haha Glen just kicked the door open on a problem that has been there for years and the creators/publishers were just ignoring.

[@jacobbornowsky4013]

Love the content sticky goose hope everything is going great for you and your family brother 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Stickygoose]

Same to you!

[@tnotonlythistime]

I agree with the comic shop owner. These big comic publishers should give what the readers want instead of trying force certain agendas down the throats of readers. No wonder why Manga is exploding in popularity.Manga creators listen to what the readers want to read.

[@Stickygoose]

Manga is awesome

[@1blakklab1]

Sure the guy looks a little bit dorky and sounds like Peter Griffin but his argument is right nobody can argue with that a lot of times I think a lot of the writers don't even understand the characters

[@ComicCollectionComplete]

Epic.. pretty typical for Glenn & he is right 💯

[@cooliotopnotch6287]

Yeah he's 100% correct.

[@brandonmetro7115]

I listen to his summary of the current comic book market before bedtime.

[@Stickygoose]

Lmao

[@Stickygoose]

Lmao

[@derekgray5338]

I saw a TikTok comic shop employee go after Glenn for "scaring away potential customers". I'd rather someone be honest than gush about how great everything is. That being said I'm a fan of Glenn's channel even though I disagree with many of his opinions.

[@Stickygoose]

When I started at my Lcs the guy said everything was good when I asked he was a liar

[@MJComix]

I stopped reading modern comics because for the same reason.

[@Treebronx]

Ha ha hes right ✅️ bring this guy back 😂

[@GODSAKE559]

Just Subscribed to this guy

[@adammeade]

Seems to me as well that some collectors focus more on the front cover than the story inside.