Movie: Comic Book Heaven

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Joe Leisner
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    Comic Book Heaven

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    This short documentary follows 81 year old Joe Leisner, owner of Comic Book Heaven in Sunnyside, Queens, NY as he cantankerously assesses the status of his business, the comic book industry, and his future.

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    2014-02-15

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    5.7

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