Issue 9: Old School   The first day of school. As a kid, you
either loved it or hated it. For a few years in the early 90's,
I found myself in the legion of kids that loved it. Why? Two
words - school supplies.  This was one of the rare moments where
my Mom would take me shopping and allow me to buy ANYTHING I
wanted (as long as it was school-related). I had no choice but
to embrace this opportunity. Our trips to the local stores would
result in a shopping cart full of goodies...usually of the TMNT
variety.  So on that illustrious first day of school, what did I
have in my possession? Although now in The Sewer Den, let's see
what I had while riding the bus circa 1990.   The essential
school supply. Your classic number 2 pencil with its familiar
yellow color. But this time around, Leonardo's head is mounted
near the eraser. From what I remember, something about it
freaked me out as a kid. You can tell because it's essentially
brand new - never used. Not sure what it was...the hand-painted,
arts and crafts vibe