Travis Naught: Comic Book Dealer, Author, & Lyricist

Travis Naught of WC Collectibles joins the Nerdy Mewzings Podcast to talk about building one of the most welcoming comic book vending booths on the convention circuit, his passion for writing, and how he's turned his physical limitations into amazing opportunities!

What started as a way for Travis to stay on the show floor in his wheelchair has grown into a family-run business that hits 10–12 shows a year across the Northwest. He breaks down the deliberate “treasure hunt” layout that keeps people digging, why they stay mobile instead of opening a store, and how they buy collections without taking advantage of people.

Travis also shares his passion for writing (poetry memoir The Virgin Journals), the albums that came out of his 40th birthday celebration, and why Spider-Man 2099 and Department of Truth still hit differently than most superhero books!

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Timestamps

0:00 - Meeting at cons & how the booth started

4:30 - Family feel, driving radius & show schedule

8:00 - Artists, voice actors & celebrity interactions

15:00 - The “treasure hunt” organization style

22:00 - Buying collections & free appraisals

28:00 - Writing, sport psychology & physical limits

34:00 - First book & music albums

42:00 - Comics that stuck (2099, Department of Truth, DCC)

52:00 - Upcoming shows & where to find them

1:01:00 - Outro