![]() But on the flip side, there are hundreds of comics that come out every month, and by sheer numbers, most stores don’t order most of the comics that come out each month. An issue with a specific or new character or anticipated 'event' may see the shop owner order multiple hundreds of copies. The store may have some on display for different prices, but if your retailer has multiple variants on sale for cover price, just buy the one you like the best. Variant covers are often released at certain ratios with less-common variants selling for more, due to scarcity. Sometimes it may be just two different versions of the cover, or sometimes, it may be 25 or more. Some of these issues have titles on them, some don't, and some have different covers, but they’re all the same issue. Most series ship a new issue every month, although some ship less frequently, while occasionally, series may bump up to biweekly, or weekly shipping. Issues surrounding the new comics are other series that came out this month, just not this week. The issues that came out this week usually have some kind of indicator on them, occasionally with recommendations made by the staff. Hopefully, your local shop is one you're comfortable with.Īlright - once you’re in the door, let’s start with comic books. Generally speaking, full-service comics shops - those with a little bit of everything just have the word 'comics' in their name. Manage your expectations - if a store's name includes the words, 'Comics & _', believe them. If you're lucky, you'll get a little from all those categories: monthly comics, a deep graphic novel selection, a healthy back issue stock, some toys, and some collectibles. You also may find shops for whom monthly issues are a sideline, and the bulk of the floor and shelf space is taken up by toys or games. Some shops deal mostly in graphic novels, and art books - slightly higher-end, more literary stuff. There will be those that focus just on the new monthly books without too much in terms of back issues or even graphic novels. Just as there are a huge number of items a comic shop can sell, there are different types that cater to specific areas of the larger market. Yes it pays their bills, but there are a lot less stressful ways to make a living. Whether they admit it or are a little 'Comic Shop Guy' about it, they love this stuff. ![]() It’s a vibrant, constantly-changing place run by someone with a passion for the industry and the art form. The water’s fine.Ī standard comic shop gets new comic books and graphic novels every week, along with toys, statues, and other collectibles, and a little bit of everything else. Maybe you know where your local comic shop is and have even heard people talk about one, but you just haven’t taken that leap. You binge the shows - yet, the whole 'comic book' side of things has you a little…hesitant. ![]()
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