A few times per year i hold events in the shop that benefit various local and national charities and the local creators often spend the day providing sketches and. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Went to 2 comic book stores today and this is what i found. Sep 25, 2017 people who live in the phoenix area can shop at three of the nations best comic book stores, the perfect treat for national comic book day on monday. Comic book cave comic book store, glendale, arizona. Zatanna and the house of secrets gn 2020 dc kids 11st. Ikea comic book storage solutions 2020 catalog edition. Call the store at 5206700100 and either eric or matt will ring you up over the phone or shop online at fantasycomics. Get uptotheminute news sent straight to your device. Phoenix people who live in the phoenix area can shop at three of the nations best comic book stores, the perfect treat for national comic book day on monday. I support the local comic creators, stock their small press publications and in turn the creators tend to support my shop. Here are five other comic book stores andor gaming shops throughout the valley, for those of you who just want to keep up with your favorite. Marsha and alan giroux have owned the business since 1981, moving around several central phoenix locations before settling into their bright, cozy locale near central. After 38 years, phoenixs longestrunning comic book store will close its doors with the owners.
Our mission is to offer the best comic book shopping experience possible in arizona from the moment you walk into our store. The business was founded in 2000 and has grown its selection to around 300,000 titles over the years. All about books and comics the worlds comic book superstore. The worlds greatest comic book store is now twice as great. All about books and comics is a happy place, where, if the mood strikes, i can revisit childhood comic book favorites, such as archie, jughead, betty and veronica. The date marked the first time since march 25 that new comics were delivered to shops around the country by diamond comic distributors. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. All about books and comics, stinkweeds, arizona hifi, changing hands bookstore, first draft. Phoenix comic book store to close after nearly four decades of. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Drawn to comics is a locally owned and operated comic book store located in downtown glendale.
Originally established august 28th, 2009 as a retail comic book store in glendale, today the company operates one flagship store in glendale, arizona. I started reading star wars novels in the second grade and have loved science fiction ever since. All about books and comics in phoenix will close in april. Best comic book shop phoenix glendale mesa tempe phoenix. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. Stores are unable to buy merchandise from the public at this time.
This comic shop is the longest continually operating store of its kind in metro phoenix. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Phoenix comic book store owners marsha and alan giroux. We have provided arizonas largest selection of new comics, back issue comics, toys, trade paperbacks, hardbacks, statues, tshirts, comic related gifts, supplies and more and will continue to do so up to and through march 25, 2020. We are fair, honest, and we pay high prices for 1940s, 1950s and 1960s era comics. We care wholeheartedly about the comic community, so why not come down and visit us and see what comics you can enjoy. Please note that these comic book stores are not all affiliated with super comic shop. Because we buy from the public any time our doors are open, each store has a unique assortment of items.
Reviews on comic book stores in phoenix, az all about books and comics, fantastic worlds comics, collectors marketplace, samurai comics, dreadnought. Fantastic worlds comics offers an extensive supply of new and vintage comic books and related pop culture items. We also buy comic art and other comic related collectibles. Peoria ave in glendale az for all your comic book needs. Apply to amazon 4star lead scottsdale quarter full time, district sales manager, retail sales associate and more. Charlies comic books tucson, arizonacharlies comic books.
We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Beloved comic book store closing its doors in phoenix. Superworld is one of the top comic book dealers in the world. The mesa store is laid out like a garage sale packed with rows and rows of long. After 38 years, phoenixs longestrunning comic book store will close its. Drawn to comics is a locally owned and operated comic book store located in. Fantastic worlds comics, located in scottsdale, arizona is the valley of the suns finest comic shop. Beloved phoenix comic book store to close after 38 years. Whether you are looking to add to your collection, find the perfect gift for a friend, or want to start your adventure into the world of comics, drawn to comics is the perfect place for you. Whether youre a diehard collector or simply a fan of the movies, comicbookcave is an emporium of comics, new and vintage, from all your favourite superheroes, genres, and authors.
We generally look for comics from 1970 and earlier, but we also buy a lot of modern ones too. Top 10 best comic book stores in tempe, az updated covid19. Coronavirus deaths reach 800 in arizona, 300 new cases. Best 9 comic book stores dealers in bullhead city, az with. We have a large assortment of games, tshirts, graphic novels. Aug 25, 20 i was down in dallas texas for a business trip and my buddy and i decided to check out lone star comics on one of our free days. These businesses in central phoenix cater to oldschool ways. Find out whats happening at your local comic book shop with our 2020 calendar of special occasions and instore events. We offer an extensive original comic art collection for sale, as well as vintage toys.
When you visit a comic book shop, youre stepping into a world of wonders. Sep 19, 2011 this is the comic book geeks comic book shop. If reading comic books is your idea of a good time, then youve probably already heard about the sudden closing of atomic comics. If you are thinking about selling your comic collection, call us. Blastoff comics owner explains why most comic book stores barely stay. Seller has made this store his vehicle to a hardearned retirement. Comic book fans like this page to stay up on all the great. Located in the local area, we serve the general public as well as comic and graphic novel enthusiasts who trade and buy comics. We have over 5000 comics fully displayed on our unique shelving system and thousands more available. An awesome comic shop hidden in downtown mesa check us out. Find out more about the fjalla box on the ikea website. Hey everyone, to do our part in limiting exposure from the covid19 pandemic we are postponing the sunday, march 22 ash ave comic book club meetup for frank millers batman the dark knight strikes again, and the sunday, april 5 meetup to discuss black bolt. We pride ourselves on service, quality of merchandise, and a very friendly attitude.
The 18th annual free comic book day is saturday, may 4th free comic book day is the first saturday in may each year the day when comic book shops across north america and around the world give comic books away absolutely free to anyone who comes into the stores, no purchase required and no strings attached. Owners marsha and alan giroux ran the original location at. Book shops for sale, available to buy now in the us. Gotham city comics and collectibles 46 w main st, mesa, arizona 85201 rated 4. We spend millions each year purchasing everything from sixfigure pieces to entire collections. Tuesdays will be 46pm, wednesdays will be 10am until 5pm and thursdays will be 10am until 2pm. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. After more than 38 years in business, the owners of phoenixs longestrunning comic book store will retire and close their doors in the last week of april, when the lease ends. Come in today to discover our vast selection of new and used books, music, movies, and games, plus, cool, rare and collectible treasures. We have provided arizona s largest selection of new comics, back issue comics, toys, trade paperbacks, hardbacks, statues, tshirts, comic related gifts, supplies and more and will continue to do so up to and through march 25, 2020.
Feb 07, 2020 after more than 38 years in business, the owners of phoenixs longestrunning comic book store will retire and close their doors in the last week of april, when the lease ends. Jan 01, 20 went to 2 comic book stores today and this is what i found. Five favorite comic book shops in phoenix phoenix new times. Adult book and video store for sale in the heart of key west. Arizona comic con dates phoenix comic cons 2020 dates. Apply to retail sales associate, sales associate, sales professional and more. Starting today, 582020, at 2pm until 6pm, fantasy comics is doing curbside pick up. Three arizona comic book stores among top 20 in nation. Beloved phoenix comic book store to close its doors alan and marsha girouxs story is a real pageturner. The stores laid out like a dork hoarders garage sale packed with rows and rows of long boxes, with very little wiggle room.
We have assembled a list of comic book stores in a directory format for your convenience. We offer an expansive variety of comics both new and back issued as well as one of the largest selections of collectibles and action figures in glendale. Gotham city comics and collectibles, mesa, arizona. Jesse james comics llc, is one of the leaders in both social networking and ecommerce sales, as well as boasting a 8000 sq. Analog phoenix bookstores, record shops, comic book stores. Wednesday, may 20 was a big day for comic book fans. One of tucson, arizona s premiere stores for comic books, anime, manga, toys, collectible and novelty items. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Marsha and alan giroux have owned the business since 1981, moving around several central phoenix locations before settling into their bright, cozy locale near central avenue and camelback road in 2015. The worlds largest comic book super store with over 1 million comics in stock. Our unique custom comic racks makes finding that perfect comic all too easy. Fantastic worlds comics comic books, action figures. Sell your comics for top dollar sparkle city comics.
Fantastic worlds comics offers a large selection of vintage comic books and action. Meet scott ive been with half price books since 2009. Pop culture collectors superstore that holds the southwests largest selection of vintage to modern toys, comics, video games, anime, diecast and more. They bought a little bookstore in 1981 on 3rd avenue and indian school road. Lone star comics declares themselves as the largest comic store in. Hey everyone, to do our part in limiting exposure from the covid19 pandemic we are postponing the sunday, march 22 ash ave comic book club meetup for frank millers batman the dark knight strikes again, and the. Great opportunity to own an established and profitable online book and audiobook rental service. Find out why comic book shops are a great place to discover comics and join a community of people just like you. Dreadnought comics offers a wide variety of hard to find comics, toys, magic the gathering, airsoft sales and support and much more.
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