Comic Book Heaven (2014)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.66 |
Directed By
E.J. McLeavey-Fisher
TOP CAST
Joe Leisner
Himself
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