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, Damon. A to Z Comics is located in Blue Springs, MO, just outside of Kansas City, and has been in business for over 35 years by Debby and Steve Welch. It has some of the most friendly and knowledgeable staff Mike has met, and it has a massive inventory that spans generations of pop culture. Mike had the pleasure of talking with Debby and Damon and hearing about the history of the shop. A family owned and operated business is always an added touch. Then, Mike is joined by his comrade from across the Atlantic, Greg Stephenson, to discuss Void Rivals Vol 1. Greg is a skilled and professional artist that Mike met in the UK a couple of years ago and is an avid comics fan. His love of comics in general, and particularly comics from the Energon Universe, shines through in this review. Be sure to check out Greg’s Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/gregory.stephenson/ to see some magnificent art and inquire about his commission work! Find and follow A to Z Comics on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AtoZComicsBlueSprings and be sure to stop in to visit this marvelous shop next time you’re in the Kansas City area. You won’t be disappointed! You can contact them at (816) 224-0505 and find them at 1300 SW US Highway 40, Blue Springs, MO, United States, 64015. Many thanks to Greg for joining me for the great discussion and to Debby and Damon for their super recommendation of Void Rivals!