How to find the comic shop that fits you

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How to find the comic shop that fits you

[html]Here's where to find comic shops and what to expect
                                                                               
                                                                                                                               
                           
                           

                               

So you want to check out what one of those fabled comic book stores is really like. Like record stores and gaming stores, comic book shops are all over the globe - offering the latest comics from Marvel and DC, popular manga releases, the beloved Dog Man graphic novels, and more. In many cases, comic shops stock decades-worth of older comic books and merchandise related to your favorite characters.

(Image credit: Skottie Young (Free Comic Book Day))

According to industry estimates, there are over 2,500 comic stores in North America alone - that's a network of independent businesses that's sometimes referred to as the 'Direct Market.' That's more than there are Barnes & Nobles, Books-A-Millions, and independent bookstores combined. While in some cases there are regional comic store chains, local comic shops are predominantly owned by people just like you - people that love comics.

In an era when digital comics have become just as readily available as print comics (and in some cases more), comic book shops allow a more personalized experience and direct contact with comic book fans and experts (while observing local COVID-19 safety ordinances, of course).