Hot take: The 'no gatekeeping' rule at my local shop in Cincinnati is actually hurting new fans.

Last month, a new reader asked me for a starting point and I suggested a specific 1980s arc, but the owner cut in and said 'anything is fine, just pick what looks cool,' which left the kid overwhelmed and he walked out without buying anything.

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gavin_kim310d ago

Yeah, that "anything is fine" advice is so unhelpful.

adams.faith10d ago

@gavin_kim3 they actually say "anything is fine"? That's the worst advice ever.