Book Quote by J. August Richards
“Once I found out that I was playing 'Deathlok,' I unearthed my old comic book collection. I was going home for Christmas, and I have a collection of thousands of comics. I was surprised to see that 90% of them were Marvel. So, I wanted to go through my collection and start there.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "Comic Book Collectors", 2015
Realizing his collection was mostly Marvel sparked a desire to organize and explore his comics, starting with the dominant publisher.
In simple terms: He noticed most comics were Marvel and decided to begin sorting there.
Key Takeaway
Start with the most abundant items.
Themes
organization
personal discovery
hobbies
Mood
reflective
curious
Type
personal anecdote
motivational
When to use this quote
- home organization
- personal archives
- hobby curation
Key Concepts
collection management
genre focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How does focusing on the majority affect appreciation of rarer pieces?
- What strategies help balance depth and breadth in a collection?
A Different Perspective
May overlook lesser-known items in favor of the majority.
