Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Nov 6, 2014 18:32:10 GMT -6
Michael Moore, owner of the just-opened Impact Comics in Grove City, Ohio, says that while comics and toys are important, his bestselling product is original art; the shop has exclusive deals with six artists.
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Impact Comics Shop is local's long-planned dream
Grove City resident Michael Moore had more reason to celebrate Oct. 30 than Boo on Broadway, although it involves superheroes, zombies and Harry Potter.
On that day, the lifelong comic book fan officially opened Impact Comics and Collectibles at 3937 Broadway, Suite C, in the Mill Street Market in Grove City's Town Center.
The shop grew out of a booth with his brother Chris at the Caesar Creek Flea Market in Wilmington and other conventions and gatherings such as Ohio Comic Con.
"My brother and I have talked for years about opening a comic book shop," Moore said. "I'm 30 and probably have collected at least superhero (comics)" since he was a small child.
In addition to the latest comic book issues, which arrive at the store each Wednesday, Impact Comics features a host of toys, collectibles and other memorabilia featuring Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, the Walking Dead, Star Wars, Dr. Who and more.
"We see a lot of kids that come in for the toys," Moore said. "Adults come in for the comics. Our best seller is art."
The shop has exclusive deals with six artists, including acclaimed Arizona-based illustrator Shelby Robertson. Impact Comics has their original artwork for sale and most of the pieces are autographed.
"I've been in many comic shops," Moore said. "I don't see anybody else selling art. It sets us apart. ... The art just pops off the wall."
One of the artists is Moore's brother Chris, who also works at the store.
"It's something I like to do and I'm passionate about," Chris Moore said. "When I was in the Air Force, (Michael) would talk to me about (opening a shop). ... He hounded me about it."
Also involved with the store is David Moore, the brothers' father.
"I don't read comics, but I go to all the movies," David Moore said. "Since I've been involved with this, I've learned a lot."
Michael Moore said he remembers a couple of comic shops in Grove City growing up, but now, with so many successful movies released in recent years and more released every year, the market is stronger.
"Nerd culture, it's booming," he said. "People will travel for what they're looking for, but they'd prefer it in their backyards. ... I consider Grove City home. This is where I want to be."
Michael Moore also performs stand-up comedy and said he plans to have shows at the shop, along with card and video-game tournaments and screenings of movies and TV shows.
"I've met some really great people who are into the same things I am," he said. "I want people to come in and feel like friends. It's a hangout place."
Being from a military family, with both his father and brother Air Force veterans, Michael Moore said the shop gives discounts to veterans as long as they have something to identify them as having been in the military.
Impact Comics and Collectibles is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
For more information, visit the shop's website, impactcomics.com, or its Facebook page, facebook.com/ ImpactCandC.
www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/grovecity/news/2014/11/04/impact-comics-shop-is-locals-long-planned-dream.html
Impact Comics Shop is local's long-planned dream
Grove City resident Michael Moore had more reason to celebrate Oct. 30 than Boo on Broadway, although it involves superheroes, zombies and Harry Potter.
On that day, the lifelong comic book fan officially opened Impact Comics and Collectibles at 3937 Broadway, Suite C, in the Mill Street Market in Grove City's Town Center.
The shop grew out of a booth with his brother Chris at the Caesar Creek Flea Market in Wilmington and other conventions and gatherings such as Ohio Comic Con.
"My brother and I have talked for years about opening a comic book shop," Moore said. "I'm 30 and probably have collected at least superhero (comics)" since he was a small child.
In addition to the latest comic book issues, which arrive at the store each Wednesday, Impact Comics features a host of toys, collectibles and other memorabilia featuring Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, the Walking Dead, Star Wars, Dr. Who and more.
"We see a lot of kids that come in for the toys," Moore said. "Adults come in for the comics. Our best seller is art."
The shop has exclusive deals with six artists, including acclaimed Arizona-based illustrator Shelby Robertson. Impact Comics has their original artwork for sale and most of the pieces are autographed.
"I've been in many comic shops," Moore said. "I don't see anybody else selling art. It sets us apart. ... The art just pops off the wall."
One of the artists is Moore's brother Chris, who also works at the store.
"It's something I like to do and I'm passionate about," Chris Moore said. "When I was in the Air Force, (Michael) would talk to me about (opening a shop). ... He hounded me about it."
Also involved with the store is David Moore, the brothers' father.
"I don't read comics, but I go to all the movies," David Moore said. "Since I've been involved with this, I've learned a lot."
Michael Moore said he remembers a couple of comic shops in Grove City growing up, but now, with so many successful movies released in recent years and more released every year, the market is stronger.
"Nerd culture, it's booming," he said. "People will travel for what they're looking for, but they'd prefer it in their backyards. ... I consider Grove City home. This is where I want to be."
Michael Moore also performs stand-up comedy and said he plans to have shows at the shop, along with card and video-game tournaments and screenings of movies and TV shows.
"I've met some really great people who are into the same things I am," he said. "I want people to come in and feel like friends. It's a hangout place."
Being from a military family, with both his father and brother Air Force veterans, Michael Moore said the shop gives discounts to veterans as long as they have something to identify them as having been in the military.
Impact Comics and Collectibles is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
For more information, visit the shop's website, impactcomics.com, or its Facebook page, facebook.com/ ImpactCandC.