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It currently consists of diamond comic distributors, which has monopolized such distribution having exclusive deals with major comic book publishers, and the majority of comics specialty stores, as well as other retailers of. I just really, really want to work at a comic book store. But here i am with a heavy heart confessing to you that i just experienced my first failure as a comic shop owner. A comic store that is also a gaming store that stays current, keeps product in stock and supports its product has a much better chance of remaining in. Despite the launch of comicbook apps such as the amazonowned comixology or marvels unlimited, comics have weathered digital. Big bang theory locks up kevin sussman for season 6. The hardest part of the job comes with the challenge of coming up with a way to cut and edit certain events but i dont see it as a burden at all, i see it more as creative freedom.
A free inside look at diamond comic salary trends based on 37 salaries wages for 30 jobs at diamond comic. If you read my first blog post, i mentioned how i would share the intimate details of my journey to open a comic book shop in a no holds barred fashion. The stereotype of comic book guy exists because there really are shop owners like that. Ace handyman with our new programs designed to help new franchise owners, it may be the perfect time apply our expertise and start your business. As i mentioned before, you probably will not get rich owning a comic book store. The earnings are such that you are always on a knife edge. Meet the east coasts first black female comic book store owner. Opening a new brick and mortar shop comics general cgc. The lowstress way to find your next comic book company job opportunity is on simplyhired.
Can you survive financially on a comic book store owner s income for three years. Buy them later for a quarter or fifty cents if you have an urge to fill your store with backstock. Comic book store owners of reddit, how is business. The comic shop llc in south williamsport, pennsylvania, is closing and they are having a storewide sale to clear stock. D just curious if i can get some advice from people who might know.
Collection purchased out of a barn loft leads to store opening in tupelo. The most enjoyable part of the job is i am in a comic book store and i get to shoot statues, action figures and movie prop replicas. New comic book publishing company, welcome eric i love comic books and wish you good luck with new baby productions, an independent comic book publisher formed in 2008. How many of you have wondered who owns the rights to what marvel cb charactersthats what i thought, everyonefollow the jump to find you who owns the rights to your favorite marvel comic. Comic store owners form charity to help fellow retailers. The comic shop llc local business south williamsport.
Salaries posted anonymously by diamond comic employees. The concept of the direct market was created in the 1970s by phil seuling. And since threads about opening new comic shops seem to be. The owner of our local comic book shop is ready to retire. Anyone have experience owningrunning a comic book store. The reality of mainstream creatorowned comics zub tales. When i lived in nevada a number of small stores opened and closed around the city where i grew up.
California in 1988 and for the past dozen or so years, he has been moderating the. If you could be any comic book character, who would it be. Former mason city resident mike blanchard has gathered superheroes from his cedar falls comic book shop for their. How to start a comic book store starting your own llc is. Thats why most new comics store owners quickly make the decision to contribute some, or all, of their personal collection into the store. So if you sell 100 issues of xmen, then order 110 copies and you have ten extra copies. Comic book owners explain how to start a comics retail store at sdcc 15. Book store hourly rate get a free salary comparison based on job title, skills, experience and education. Blastoff comics owner explains why most comic book stores. The owners werent very friendly or customer service oriented and all but two finally closed. I used to go to this one shop before the one im at now. A facebook page for the bookstore, regular enewsletters to customers like the one written by r. A comic shop owners guide to investing in comic books. Comic book owners explain how to start a comics retail store at.
Accurate, reliable salary and compensation comparisons for australia. I honestly expected all of my blogs to be about how i did something awesome. Julia owner, and even twitter streams can be as important for bookseller promotions as traditional book signings and other in store events. Why are comics shops closing as superheroes make a mint.
Stevens has been a comic book owner for approximately. When she came on she was making making minimum wage. Heroes and villains comics will close in february of 2018, according to the owners. Im starting my own comic book company business the business name is houstoninc comic book companycompany other servicesxoom and im located in houston, tx. Learn more about average comic book store salaries on simplyhired. Indeed ranks job ads based on a combination of employer bids and relevance, such as your search terms and other activity on indeed. Most comic book shoppers will only drive ten or fifteen miles to get to a comic book store. The actor who plays stuart the comic book store owner has been upped from recurring to series regular, the. The hard truth is that most successful comics shop owners end up owning far fewer comics after they open their store, then when they were just a fan. How much extra funds are you looking for and for how long i am a score counselor and great at marketing. The comic book store is still here for your tcg, game supply, and comic related items. New comic book publishing company small business community. Learn about the daytoday activities of a comic book store owner, the typical.
Cbs the big bang theory has locked up kevin sussman for its upcoming sixth season. Quick question to anybody who has taken the initiative to start up their own brickmortar store, i am putting together investors to open a comic book store in dubai, united arab emirates. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. As distribution is cut off, comic book shop owners across the nation. Speak to other comic bookstore owners about difficulties they have encountered.
Well show you the new target salary as well as a breakdown of the differences. Again, i dont own a store but i have known a number of successful and not successful store owners over the decades and, no, i dont see a comic book store surviving as a. We can ship any item in our store right to your home. There are three or four notebooks on a bookshelf in my living room where i. Comic book store owners biggest mistakes if you are thinking of opening a comic book store, here are some of the biggest mistakes that comic book store and probably every other collectible store owners make. Until the 1970s, comic book retail worked more or less the same way as regular book or newsstand retail.
These are just some of the issues in regards to print among the big 3. Indeed may be compensated by these employers, helping keep indeed free for jobseekers. Last updated by mat inferiorego elfring on sep 16, 2009 10. If you are looking for a business that makes you lots of money so that you can travel, buy nice cars and retire early, i would suggest that you avoid a career in comic book retailing.
However, in keeping with the stores history, they are donating 10% of all sale proceeds to animal welfare charities. Would you support a local comic book shop that has bad customer service and selection. My first failure as a comic shop owner certified comic shop. Learn about the daytoday activities of a comic book store owner, the typical target market, growth potential, startup costs, legal considerations, and more. I was wondering if anyone knows dc, marvel, dark horse suppliers other than diamond comics, or are they the only ones that deal with international retailers. They also sell snacks and soda, so everyone playing said games can spend more money on munchies. Lee was convicted on february 18, 1993 of distributing obscene materials for selling the pornographic comics final taboo and debbie does dallas to adult customers. I have no explanation for my previous numbers, but i appreciate the assist. The direct market is the dominant distribution and retail network for american comic books.
Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. With the permission from the owner i will upgrade the photo on this website. But an online retailer can get customers from anywhere in the world, so their potential customer base is much, much larger. Gordon lee was the owner of the comic book store legends, which was based in rome, georgia.
His preference is to sell the business but if there are no buyers he will sell the comics and shut things down. Comic shop owner brings superheroes to save the day at. Owner of blastoff comics jud meyers explains not only why comic book stores fail, but any small business for that matter. Owner of independent comic book store in ohio not quite. Hes run the shop out of the same location for more than 40 years and he wants to pass the mantle. One could own a comic book brickandmortar as well as. I would rather sell out of a book then have it as backstock. Hcr issues is an llc company pending 501 c3 approval. Again, i dont own a store but i have known a number of successful and not successful store owners over the decades and, no, i dont see a comic book store surviving as a viable business model. This past week a coworker of mine found a posting on kijiji about a local comic book store that was selling their complete contents and store name. If you own an original comic book page made by carl barks i would be honored if you will share and send in a photo. But when it comes to finding inspiration, johnson didnt have to look far. How many comic book stores are there in north america. Comic shop owner brings superheroes to save the day at childrens hospital.
Alterna comics publishes creatorowned stories distributed all over the world since 2006. There are over 50 comic book company careers waiting for you to apply. Pleasanton, ca pleasantons popular comic book store is going out of business next year. The comic world may seem fun, but its serious business. In chicago when i lived in the city, about two dozen comic book store and.