The comics industry is in mourning this week following the death of legendary Bay Area retailer Rory Root, owner of Comic Relief, The Comic Bookstore. CBR pays tribute to and shares memories of Root, an influential figure to say the least.
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05-20-2008, 12:37 PM #1news editor
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Beloved Retailer Rory Root Passes Away
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05-20-2008, 02:16 PM #2New Member
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omg.. this is so sad. I always saw him at cons and I'd always visit Comic Relief when I was visiting the Bay area. The first time I went into his store he randomly gave me and a group of my friends free passes to see a Dark City screening across the street at the college that night. We were kids barely out of high school and I remember being totally flattered. Fun night :) I also remember that it was the first store I'd been to that had an immense collection of graphic novels that hit pretty much every genre. He was a really awesome guy.
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05-20-2008, 03:26 PM #3NOT Bucky O'Hare!
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This is a real shame.
I never met the man myself but I'd heard what a fantastic comic shop Berkeley's Comic Relief was and also what a friendly guy Rory was, even over here in England.MY PULL LIST
All-Star Western Avenging Spider-Man Hit-Girl Lady Mechanika Road To Oz Sherlock Holmes: The Liverpool Demon Superior Spider-Man Star Wars Star Wars: Dark Times
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05-20-2008, 05:30 PM #4Hella Much
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Oh my Lord. I go to Comic Relief all the time and I've only seen this dude a couple of times...but when I have seen him he was either helping an employee learn the ropes or just chilling and talking comics with someone.
I'm sad I didn't get to see more of him. He seems like a cool dude.
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05-20-2008, 10:28 PM #5a guy who reads comics
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Oh my god. This is really sad. He was such a kind and helpful guy. He treated everyone with respect. It breaks my heart that I won't see him again. :'( It's going to be so hard fighting back the tears tomorrow picking up my comics.
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05-21-2008, 06:43 AM #6The Flying Fist Ranch
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In Memory Of Rory Root
For Immediate Release
Contact Beau Smith 304-453-6565
beau@flyingfistranch.com
In Memory Of Rory Root
Busted Knuckles Memorial Toast To A Friend And Retailer
Ceredo, WV. (May 21, 2008)This past week the comic book business lost a friend and innovative retailer in Rory Root, owner of Comic Relief in Berkley, California. In memory of Rory, I am dedicating this weeks Busted Knuckles to him and the friendship that we shared over the last twenty plus years.
Just click on the link below and join me.
http://www.comicsbulletin.com/busted...4133134885.htm
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