A week ago today the comic world lost a true titan, a man who championed comics as an art form and their creators as the masters they truly are. Geoffrey Patterson was the founder and owner of Geoffrey’s Comics, a shop that was an institution in Southern California for over 35 years. He shared his love for comics with everyone who entered his door, both in his shop and in his home. You’ll be missed by all, Captain Greedy. You’ve passed from this mortal life to one of pure legend. Click here to read more about Geoffrey Patterson’s life.
Eddie deAngelini
View articlesEddie deAngelini is a long time comic book fan and collector. He is the writer and artist of the internet comic strip Collectors, which is loosely based on his own life, marriage and comic collecting obsession. His love of comics began at a young age and his claim to fame is owning every issue of Amazing Spider-Man. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Kristen, where they plan together for the inevitable zombie apocalypse.
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Certainly hope the store will continue doing business.
That is awesome. Very moving. Sounds like Mr. Patterson was an absolutely incredibly guy.
Lovely, loving memorial, Eddie.
Geoffrey Patterson, 1941-2014: Superhero fan and Gardena comic book store owner dies at 72.