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August 5, 2008
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New comics store marvels local enthusiasts

Alex Guy was 16-years-old when he fell in love with his first comic book, X-Men 205, a wolverine story illustrated by Barry Windsor Smith."The artwork was incredible," recalled Guy, now 34. Three months ago, Guy opened the Atomic Lounge, a comic book store on Neal Street across from the Del Oro theater in downtown Grass Valley.Overnight, the store has become an instant hit among older comic geeks and local youth, who lounge on the red sofa watching movies and reading the latest $3 comics."I'm lucky I found a following. That's important," Guy said. He worked as a bartender for 10 …

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