Two More Comic Stores Closed, Two More Opened Last Month

Earlier this week, Bleeding Cool checked out three comedian ebook shops that had closed in December final 12 months, and one which had opened. It led to a flurry of dialogue, and information about 4 comedian shops, two that opened and two that closed within the USA.

EZ-1Comics is a brand new comedian ebook retailer which opened in Williamson, West Virginia on the fifth of December. The homeowners are Erik and Zak Roberts (the E and Z within the retailer identify) and so they opened their retailer practically thirty years after their dad, Jerome, closed his personal comedian ebook store in the identical city. They are open Monday to Wednesdays 11-5 pm, and Saturday 11-3 pm.

Brian’s Comics of Petaluma, California closed its doorways on the 18th of December after ten years. Brian cited a few of the similar causes because the others, struggling by way of the Pandemic and the ensuing inflation. He wrote “Dear Fankind,  I’m writing to share that after ten years in business Brian’s Comics will be closing its doors in December. We have loved being your shop for the last decade, and it is because of you that Brian’s Comics was able to thrive. You saw us at our highs and lows, and you helped us to create and build community. For that, we are grateful. Ten years is a long time to do one thing and I am ready to move on to a new professional adventure.” And he additionally took time to name out workers on the retailer over the 12 months. “Hey Fankind, Brian’s Comics wouldn’t be what it is without the help of our awesome employees. We’ve had the best employees over the years: Brandi was the first way back at the start. There was Dimitri, who always was happy to chat with everyone. Gabriel helped out all the way until the very end and has a comic book knowledge that rivals Brian. Bret first came in early on and ended up working for us for a while and was also our videographer for both Eisner Award videos. Aidan pretty much grew up in the shop and co-hosted our podcast. He and his friends made a video commercial for us in the first month we were open! And of course, there is Megan, who saw us through the pandemic and continues to run an awesome book club.  And a HUGE shout out to all the volunteers who have helped at Free Comic Book Day! You all made each year better and better. We literally could not have done it without you. Please give a round of applause to all the workers of Brian’s Comics. Thank you one and all!!!”

Champion Comics & Coffee opened in Williston, Vermont final month, with a tender opening, on Friday, the sixteenth of December, open from 7am to 6pm. Rory posted on the web site “This journey has taken us just a little longer than we would hoped however we’re more than happy with the outcomes, and we hope you’ll be too.  We may have a tender opening this weekend, beginning on Friday, December 16, 2022.  We’ll have all of our rising inventory accessible on the market, present certificates, chilly brew espresso, espresso, lattes, tea, chai lattes, and sizzling goodies  We are very excited to satisfy our clients and showcase what we hope will quickly be Vermont’s premiere vacation spot for comics, manga, graphic novels, and low! Stop on this weekend and say hello to me, Logan and Taylan. Champion Comics & Coffee is on 31 Cottonwood Drive, Suite 106, Williston, VT.

The comedian ebook retailer And Books Too is closing in Lafayette, Louisiana after the homeowners Marty Medlin and Lorraine Medlin determined to retire after 37 years. It will stay open till at the least February to promote remaining inventory. Employee, Jeffery Joseph LaJaunie posted “It hurts me to post this more than I thought it would. Starting tomorrow, January 3rd, everything in the store will be 25% off! All card games, comics, books, miniatures, warhammer, board games, graphic novels… everything! We have tables for sale for $30 bucks each as well!”

But one other retailer additionally simply opened the earlier month by a former worker of And Books II, Dan Boudreaux, known as Sanctuary Games and Comics in Lafayette, Louisiana, at 1512 Ambassador Caffery Parkway.