Graugh!!!
March. Freaking March. November's the worst month, but March always makes sure to suck hardcore style. Damn March. Lulls me into a false sense of security by being all warm and comfy on the first day (think it got up to a sunny 74 Degrees afore the day was done), then it drops an atomic fucking bomb square on my head.
My local comic book shop, Sinking Ship Comics in Olney, IL, will no longer be stocking new comics as of April. The shopowner, Bill, can no longer afford to go around ordering new stock. So, after the last of the March shipments come in, no more new comics. He's gonna keep the shop open and sell back issues, then eventually retire.
I've been going to this shop for eleven years now. It's the only comic shop within an hour drive (it's about 15 to 25 minutes away, depending on traffic). Every single Wednesday, like clockwork, I show up, I buy some comics, life is good. This place was my freaking lifeline during the dark times.
What the hell am I going to do?
My local comic book shop, Sinking Ship Comics in Olney, IL, will no longer be stocking new comics as of April. The shopowner, Bill, can no longer afford to go around ordering new stock. So, after the last of the March shipments come in, no more new comics. He's gonna keep the shop open and sell back issues, then eventually retire.
I've been going to this shop for eleven years now. It's the only comic shop within an hour drive (it's about 15 to 25 minutes away, depending on traffic). Every single Wednesday, like clockwork, I show up, I buy some comics, life is good. This place was my freaking lifeline during the dark times.
What the hell am I going to do?
2 Comments:
You could move to the Twin Cities where we have a plethora of comic shops, including several that are in revamped garages and only open from 3-6pm when the guys get off work but before dinner.....
Seriously, short of the internet, I got no suggestions. Maybe you could convince Dan and co to stock comics for you. Someone will fill the void regardless. It just might not be expeditious enough for you.
I quit going to my local comic shop after I discovered mailordercomics.com. I save 35-50% on all my comics now instead of the meager 10% that my LCS used to give me for having a pull list. You might want to check them out. You can get orders monthly or bi-monthly.
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