MC-2

Curiosity tugged at me. What treasures lay hidden within those walls? That, my friends, is the question on everyone’s mind when they first encounter MC-2, the Jason Street Mega Store of Mile High Comics. MC-2 isn’t just a comic book store. It’s a vibrant museum, a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and imagination. MC-2, the brainchild of Chuck Rozanski, houses over 10 million comics. It stands as a monument to his lifelong passion. Rozanski, a name synonymous with comic book collecting, founded Mile High Comics in 1969 from his parents’ basement. Imagine a 13-year-old boy, surrounded by stacks of comics, sending mail-order ads to fellow enthusiasts. This was Rozanski’s beginning. He nurtured his dream, opening his first retail store in Boulder in 1974. By 1977, Mile High Comics had expanded to four stores in the Denver area. A pivotal moment in Mile High Comics’ history arrived with the acquisition of the Edgar Church Collection. This incredible collection boasted 16,000 Golden Age comics. It even included the first Superman and Marvel comics. This acquisition cemented Mile High Comics’ national presence. It propelled the value of rare comic books into the realm of legitimate investments. MC-2, this 45,000-square-foot behemoth, isn’t just about buying and selling comics. It’s a cultural hub. Rozanski, a gender-fluid individual who also embraces the persona of Bettie Pages, has fostered an inclusive environment. MC-2 stands as a beacon of acceptance, celebrating diversity. The store’s vibrant decor reflects this, from the rainbow-colored steps at the entrance to the posters honoring the victims of the Colorado Springs nightclub shooting. This is MC-2, a place where stories come alive, and everyone is welcome.