So many comics shops and independent bookstores are struggling right now. It's scary. Please shop local when you can, it makes all the difference. And if any stores need a boost, feel free to tag me in your event/sale/etc announcements and I will RT. - ThreadSky

gwillow.me • 51 days ago

So many comics shops and independent bookstores are struggling right now. It's scary. Please shop local when you can, it makes all the difference. And if any stores need a boost, feel free to tag me in your event/sale/etc announcements and I will RT.

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pat.alaskarobotics.com•51 days ago

Thanks! 👍

axer0043.bsky.social•50 days ago

I always love supporting physical copies anyways, things can always be removed on digital, but never physical!

inventingwords.bsky.social•51 days ago

For audiobooks use https://Libro.fm and you can pick a different independent book store for each purchase.

randomjunque.bsky.social•51 days ago

Plus they have a pretty neat inside game podcast if you’re into that sorta thing

khuruuk.bsky.social•50 days ago

Also, when you’re thinking of buying online, consider https://bookshop.org , aside from local booksellers your local comic shop may be on there too (mine is!)

refactorking.bsky.social•51 days ago

Wish every comic store could sell comic adjacent legos / toys / etc those seem to be the ones where my kids actually leave with something high margin enough to help out !

malenjoyer.bsky.social•50 days ago

Anyone comics has been through some tough times recently and would benefit greatly from local support in Queens

malenjoyer.bsky.social•50 days ago

they have a sister store called everyone comics in queens, anyone comics in brooklyn

anyonecomics.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you so much and nice Urasawa profile pic!

malenjoyer.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thanks! I just finished watching. Gonna read the manga soon

plf515.bsky.social•50 days ago

Or use Bookshop to order books and benefit independent book stores.

bman30.bsky.social•51 days ago

Just went to my shop yesterday. Spent $175 dollars. Bought the Amalgam omnibus. #SupportLocal
#ComicShops

fffcomics.bsky.social•49 days ago

We really appreciate you sharing a message like this! :) <3

deannachapman.bsky.social•51 days ago

I love hitting up Elliott Bay and Phoenix Comics and Games since they’re walking distance from me. But would love to know if you have any other Seattle recs!

lambarch.bsky.social•50 days ago

@arcanecomics.bsky.social in Shoreline are also great!

gwillow.me•51 days ago

Golden Age Collectables in Pike Place is great, and @outsidercomics.com

deannachapman.bsky.social•50 days ago

Will check both out, thank you!

outsidercomics.com•50 days ago

Thanks @gwillow.me <3

maraforest.bsky.social•50 days ago

Outsider Comics is a gem in Seattle, full of unique graphic novels and comics I would never have known to look for. And they always give me the absolute best recommendations whenever I ask. They have lots of fun gifts and TTRPG stuff too, and host all kinds of community events. Highly recommend!

outsidercomics.com•50 days ago

aaaaa ty <3 <3 <3

thetallsister.bsky.social•50 days ago

Did you know you can search Google and omit Amazon search results?
Just add
-site:Amazon.com to your search
Ie
Magic eightball -site:Amazon.com

One word space between term and - sign

maxskellington.bsky.social•50 days ago

I would but weirdly enough the dude who runs the indie book store in my city sent one of my friends an unsolicited nude so like whwhwhwhw kinda ran outta options 😭
The library is more affordable anyways

thespadedace.bsky.social•50 days ago

I don’t work here myself but when I lived in Orlando this was legit one of my favorite places to go to get coffee and hang out! Awesome collection of tabletop games, comics, books, etc

They even hosted dnd games when I lived near it!

https://www.theblackbirdroost.com/

themechbeast.bsky.social•51 days ago

https://Bookshop.org will list participating indie booksellers near you, and https://comicshoplocator.com can help find comic stores in your area!

matta2fatta.bsky.social•50 days ago

I dont kno much about how the comic industry works, but 2024 felt huge for comics. Everyone was talking about Ultimate Spiderman, Absolute Batman, Transformers, TMNT, Ghost Machine and more. So why are comic shops struggling? Rising costs of everything forced me 2 cut back, but is there more to it?

bdallenwriter.bsky.social•50 days ago

https://Bookshop.org uses indie bookstores for stock. You can designate your local store and even if your book doesn’t come from them it will get a % of a pool.

shinjira.bsky.social•50 days ago

While they are not on here, Dragon's Lair in Columbus, OH is amazing and can definitely use boosts and love. I try to shop there often

https://columbus-north.dlair.net/

thesteaksauce.bsky.social•50 days ago

Comic relief in Tom’s river NJ is really well organized and has a great selection

levithorarts.bsky.social•51 days ago

I really want to support @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social in Portland but I'm between jobs. They deserve any good exposure big time.

antigoneinthebes.bsky.social•51 days ago

If you’re struggling with your health and not getting out as much(like me), remember many comic shops sell online, or you can find part of their inventory on ebay. And they have many things not on amazon or cheaper than on amazon.

jaredwaynegifford.bsky.social•51 days ago

I don't have an advertisement, however my local comic store in St. George, Utah could use a boost.
They are called Comics Plus and the owner David Roland is a great guy who can find most anything for you.

I would hate to see this store close, especially since it's the only one in town.

Thank you.

afparker642.bsky.social•51 days ago

THIS! Support your local comic book shops ❤️‍🔥

briancutter.bsky.social•50 days ago

I'm not the owner but a big fan of my local shop in Hampton, VA (they have a Newport News location as well)

Atomic Comics Emporium
(757) 723-5003

https://g.co/kgs/ymY2wqc

vaultground.bsky.social•51 days ago

Our local shop posted that they have many people's pull lists that aren't being picked up 😩

zealoushominid.bsky.social•50 days ago

I switched to ordering single copies from my local LCS to an out-of-state LCS by way of it's internet Pull List. It's frustrating relying on local LCS employees to pull comics and then when they fail, they act like it's your fault or simply ignore requests to follow-up on missed copies.

atomicanchor.bsky.social•50 days ago

You are not wrong, my lcs uses comichub and sometimes when I order something they tell me they dont have it or they cannot get it. Comichub is a flawed system for LCS's. Unfortunately I have started purchasing fully online/direct, more for convenience and availability for my taste in certain books.

exocert.bsky.social•50 days ago

Some local comic stores take orders from their website (like my favorite @radarcomics.bsky.social ).
If you order by web, DO pick Up your comics in the store and speak with them.
You never know what hidden treasures you are missing because you are guided by the algoritmos.

gwillow.me•50 days ago

Great advice.

bigladydragon.art•50 days ago

I don't run this place, but it's a really nice independent feminist, queer bookstore in metro Atlanta. Charis books in Decatur GA 184 S Candler St, Decatur, GA 30030

vithedeer.bsky.social•50 days ago

Illusive Comics in Santa Clara is the best, cleanest, brightest, most inviting LGS I've ever shopped at, and they are queer-run and still enforce masking. A great place to shop in the San Francisco Bay area!

mrgrimmace.bsky.social•50 days ago

Sadly Maui Comics & Collectibles, the last standing comic shop in Maui, closed their storefront after 10 years. Though the physical store’s gone, they are still taking orders online and are gonna hang in there for as long as they can. The owner, Alika Seki, is also the showrunner of Maui Comic Con.

jordanpope.me•50 days ago

Shoutout to Secret Headquarters in Atwater Village, they’re such a great local shop! In addition to the big publishers like Marvel, DC, and Image, etc they offer plenty of indie gems and zines.

khaaledayman2.bsky.social•50 days ago

Hi my friend, I really hope you can help me and my family spread their voice, and also don't forget to donate if you can and share my story. 🤍
https://bsky.app/profile/khaaledayman.bsky.social/post/3lez3dhi7z22z

rhiannonraincrow.bsky.social•51 days ago

I do for both. My local comic and book shops are my fave haunts

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