Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Feb 12, 2015 9:49:52 GMT -6
Distant Planets and Collectibles has just opened in Columbia, Missouri, with a 50/50 mix of comics and collectibles and a welcoming attitude. “Attitudes are changing,” said co-owner Brandy Cross. “Anyone in town should feel comfortable walking into our store if they know anything about comics or not, if they are looking for a gift for someone and have never been in a comic book store before. … We’re very open about it. No judgment, no elitism.”
www.columbiatribune.com/business/street_talk/columbia-trio-opens-new-comic-book-collectibles-store/article_a67bbef3-cb12-5ac9-9151-3656a2655c3d.html
Columbia trio opens new comic book, collectibles store
The owners of Distant Planet Comics and Collectibles want to change the way people feel when they visit comic book stores.
After kicking around the idea for years, Brandy Cross, Gabriel Halicks and Alfonzo Lawhorn opened the store at 601 Business Loop 70 W. Suite 263 on Tuesday. Cross said the team focused on creating a bright and open space, with hopes that the store feels accessible to customers.
“Attitudes are changing” in the comic book industry, Cross said. “Anyone in town should feel comfortable walking into our store if they know anything about comics or not, if they are looking for a gift for someone and have never been in a comic book store before. … We’re very open about it. No judgment, no elitism.”
Columbia has a few places people can go to buy comic books, including Slackers at 1010 E. Broadway and Rock Bottom Comics at 1013 E. Walnut St., but Cross said she was frustrated by the absence of stores with large collectibles sections. Cross said Distant Planet Comics and Collectibles is shooting for a 50-50 split.
“It’s hard to buy good collectibles online,” she said. “You have to feel it and hold it in your hand.”
The three owners hope their shop can become a platform for local artists and are seeking people who want to display their work in the store.
As the owners build the store’s comic selection, Cross said they are focusing on popular graphic novels such as “The Walking Dead” and children’s comics such as “Tiny Titans,” “My Little Pony” or Marvel Comic’s kid-friendly versions of popular characters such as Spider-Man and Thor.
“Our big emphasis right now is making a huge children’s section,” she said. “While parents are in here looking at their comics, there’s a place kids can look.”
Cross said they also have a large selection of No. 1 issues available for people interested in reading certain titles from the beginning. Collectors can head to the store’s vintage section, which Cross said carries comic books from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.
www.columbiatribune.com/business/street_talk/columbia-trio-opens-new-comic-book-collectibles-store/article_a67bbef3-cb12-5ac9-9151-3656a2655c3d.html
Columbia trio opens new comic book, collectibles store
The owners of Distant Planet Comics and Collectibles want to change the way people feel when they visit comic book stores.
After kicking around the idea for years, Brandy Cross, Gabriel Halicks and Alfonzo Lawhorn opened the store at 601 Business Loop 70 W. Suite 263 on Tuesday. Cross said the team focused on creating a bright and open space, with hopes that the store feels accessible to customers.
“Attitudes are changing” in the comic book industry, Cross said. “Anyone in town should feel comfortable walking into our store if they know anything about comics or not, if they are looking for a gift for someone and have never been in a comic book store before. … We’re very open about it. No judgment, no elitism.”
Columbia has a few places people can go to buy comic books, including Slackers at 1010 E. Broadway and Rock Bottom Comics at 1013 E. Walnut St., but Cross said she was frustrated by the absence of stores with large collectibles sections. Cross said Distant Planet Comics and Collectibles is shooting for a 50-50 split.
“It’s hard to buy good collectibles online,” she said. “You have to feel it and hold it in your hand.”
The three owners hope their shop can become a platform for local artists and are seeking people who want to display their work in the store.
As the owners build the store’s comic selection, Cross said they are focusing on popular graphic novels such as “The Walking Dead” and children’s comics such as “Tiny Titans,” “My Little Pony” or Marvel Comic’s kid-friendly versions of popular characters such as Spider-Man and Thor.
“Our big emphasis right now is making a huge children’s section,” she said. “While parents are in here looking at their comics, there’s a place kids can look.”
Cross said they also have a large selection of No. 1 issues available for people interested in reading certain titles from the beginning. Collectors can head to the store’s vintage section, which Cross said carries comic books from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.