Chuck Rozanski
Chuck Rozanski | |
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Big Apple Convention in Manhattan, May 22, 2011 | |
| Born | March 11, 1955 Goldbach, Bavaria, West Germany |
| Occupation | Retailer, columnist |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
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Charles Rozanski (born March 11, 1955) is a German-American retailer and columnist, known as the President and CEO of the
Early life
Rozanski was born March 11, 1955, in Goldbach, Bavaria, West Germany,[1][2] and later moved to the United States with his mother and stepfather, an American Army officer.[1]
Career
Mile High Comics
In 1969, when Rozanski was 13, he began working out of his parents' Colorado basement, selling back issues of comic books by running mail order ads in the magazine
In 1979 Rozanski purchased Richard Alf Comics'
In 1980, Rozanski purchased a double-page ad in mainstream Marvel comics, listing prices for back issues he had for sale. This ad, which was the first of its kind, was a departure from the general practice of the time for its inclusion of prices, which Rozanski explains was a way to educate non-collectors as to the value of their collections. The ad affirmed that back issues were a valid commodity for the collector's market, and led not only to a boom to Mile High Comics, but to the entire back issue market.
In 1991 Rozanski and Mile High Comics opened the first comics mega-store in Denver, which measured 11,000 square feet. The company eventually expanded to eight stores, and has grown to become one of the most successful comics specialty shops in the United States.[2]
Writing
In 2002 Rozanski began writing the column "Tales from the Database" for the Comics Buyer's Guide.[2]
Appearances
Rozanski drives all over the U.S. to local comics shops in order to stock Mile High's back issue inventory. He is also a frequent attendee at comic book conventions across the country.[2]
Rozanski was one of five people whose journey to and experiences at the
Awards and recognition
Rozanski is widely recognized as an industry leader, and in 2003 he was awarded the Defender of Liberty Award by the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund for his long-standing dedication to the protection of free speech.[6]
Personal life
Rozanski and his wife, Nanette,[1][5] live in Boulder, Colorado with their four daughters, Rowan, Aleta, Tanith, and Elsbeth.[1]
References
- ^ Wizard World. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Duncan, Randy; Smith, Matthew J. The Power of Comics: History, Form and Culture. 2009. Continuum. pp. 102-103; Archived at Google Books.
- ^ Hayner, Don. (July 26, 1987) "Big bucks in rare comics — Classic find in '77 began a new era". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived at HighBeam Research. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
- ^ a b Rozanski, Chuck. "Returning to the Topic of My 1979 Visit to the Marvel Offices," Tales From the Database, MileHighComics.com (March 2004).
- ^ a b Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope. 2011. Warrior Poets. Director: Morgan Spurlock.
- ^ Weiland, Jonah (July 3, 2003). "CBLDF News: Jim Lee benefit update, Mile High's Rozanski named Defender of Liberty". Comic Book Resources.
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