For Charlotte’s readers of comic books, graphic novels and manga, Shelton Drum has achieved the status of a local legend.  Forty years ago, Shelton founded Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find, an independent comics shop, which is now located at 417 Pecan Avenue in Charlotte’s Plaza-Midwood neighborhood. Although he was only in his twenties at the time, he already had extensive experience collecting comic books.  His customers appreciated his expertise and enjoyed talking with a fellow comic book fan, and he soon developed a loyal customer base.  Nowadays Heroes (as the store is generally known) ranks among America’s most influential comic book retailers.  For more information about Heroes, please click on the following link:  http://www.heroesonline.com/about/

 

This episode features an excerpt of "Non Cents" by Sonny Rollins