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Friday, April 11, 2008

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Work Life: Comic store manager

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On this week's a Day in the Work Life, we learn about the joys -- and dangers -- of a life lived among superheroes with comic store manager Brandon Zern.

He's not a superhero, but he works with them everday. Brandon Zern is manager of Austin Books & Comics in Austin, Texas. (Dennis Foley)

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