As the United States joins the list of countries entering country-wide shutdowns of many businesses and more people staying indoors, many folks in the comic industry have been wondering how they can support their local comic shops while also practising social distancing. But Morgan Perry, Boom's direct market whisperer who Brian Hibbs named "my favorite retailer rep in the business", realized there was no list of stores worldwide that already offered services appropriate for this new normal and decided to do it herself. Here's a list of stores offering delivery, curbside pick up and other services appropriate for our COVID-19 world order:
First up (because they inspired this thread in the first place): @TheBigBang_ (Big Bang Comics) located in Dublin, Ireland. Here's their original tweet about post services: https://t.co/iF790E0Wn0
If you're a comic shop owner, now would be a good time to let Morgan know what your shops offers to help customers trying to stay healthy so she can add your shop to her growing list of what will hopefully still be very busy shops in the weeks and months to come…
THREAD:
Here is a list of comic shops world-wide that offer mail subscription services. I will be updating this thread regularly so if you are a comic shop & you offer this service HIT ME UP so I can add you!!
First up (because they inspired this thread in the first place): @TheBigBang_ (Big Bang Comics) located in Dublin, Ireland. Here's their original tweet about post services:
Big Bang Comics@TheBigBang_
If you've been paying attention to the news, you know that the Coronavirus is spreading rapidly all over the world.
We obviously understand that you might want to reduce exposure as much as possible, and that includes maybe a trip to your local comic book store.
.@stateofcomics (State of Comics) in Plymouth, MI
Store website: stateofcomics.com. They have services for pre-orders as well as comics currently in their inventory.
.@Bamfcomics (BAMF Comics & Coffee) in Maitland, FL. They will be starting a delivery service to subscribers for the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak.
They are implementing an updated system of delivery, but they have always offered customers the option to receive their comics and books via post. They are working on updated personalized services on their website: escapepodcomics.com
THIRD EYE COMICS @thirdeyecomics (3 locations – Annapolis & California, MD | Richmond, VA) offering SAME DAY flat rate shipping of $5 on every order!
The Dragon @dragonguelph in Ontario, Canada (3 locations in Guelph & Milton) will be offering delivery, mail order, and curbside pick-up for customers!
The Comics Place (@TheComicsPlace) in Bellingham, WA is offering mail delivery to anywhere in the US and free personal delivery within the city of Bellingham, WA.
Collector's Paradise @cparadize_noho
in Los Angeles, CA (3 Locations: Pasadena, Winnetka, & North Hollywood) offers worldwide mail order for comics. They're about to offer curb-side pickup & are looking into local delivery options!
They offer mail services and are a ComicHub retailer so you can place orders online for what's in store and place pre-orders & maintain your subscription!
THIS JUST IN FROM CAPE & COWL COMICS @capecowlcomics in OAKLAND, CA!
Cape and Cowl Comics@capecowlcomics
What you see here, folks, is a gen-u-ine company vehicle! We haven't measured, but we're pretty sure it can carry like a bazillion comics. So we're going to put it out there and offer free delivery on most orders if you want or need to stay home during these super weird times 1/3
I've gotten word from @douglaswolk that BOOKS WITH PICTURES @bookswpictures in Portland, OR and Eugene, OR offers mail order services and personal shopping recommendations!!
Zepplin Comics @zeppelinComics in Benicia and Vallejo, CA has posted on their FB page that they will deliver your comics to you if you are local to either of their shops or they will ship to you if you are outside the area!
The Collective: A Comic and Game Community in Altamonte Springs, FL (@CollectiveCCG) offers mail order services and says they would be able to help anyone in need of comics.
Happy Harbor Comics in Edmonton, Alberta (@HHComics) offers mail order to customers throughout Canada and some in the US. They are in the process of offering additional delivery services as well so stay tuned!
You can contact them through their main account as well: @cparadize
Famous Faces Funnies Comics in West Melbourne, FL (@FFFComics) will ship comics within the continental US. In addition to new releases, they have 400 boxes of back issues plus thousands of graphic novels!
The Beguiling @TheBeguiling (Toronto, Canada) is offering alternate ways, including shipping and curbside pickup. If you need another solution to get your books, just give them a call!
We're introducing some alternate ways to shop with us outlined in the image below! Would you prefer some other way? We can probably do that too! Talk to us and we'll do what we can to make sure you're stocked up with good reading material!
G-Mart Comics @gmartcomics (Chicago & Champaign, IL) offers online services and shipping to all customers! Their website and phone number are in the linked tweet if you would like to get in contact!
G-Mart Comics@gmartcomics
For new followers: We offer online services and shipping! 35% off all advance new comic pre-orders, and we offer over 200,000 back issues in our archives! For more details, visit http://g-mart.com or call (773) 384-0400. Save money! Read comics!
Third Planet Sci-Fi Superstore @3rdPlanetOnline (Houston, TX) is offering the option of shipping pulls directly for an additional shipping cost. They're open normal business hours and offering 20% off trades & GNs rn!
Alternate Worlds @AlternateWorldz (Bayswater, Melbourne, Australia) offer shipping directly to their customers! Check them out online. You can inquire about shipping rates via the FAQ tab in the top right corner of their homepage!
Kings Comics @KingsComicsAU (Sydney, Australia) offers world-wide shipping! Check their FAQ for information about shipment days and International Post.
Fenix Comics @FenixComixUSA (Peculiar, MO) offers online subscriptions through Pull Box as well as fulfillment for Mail-Order subscriptions. Please check out their info below:
Castle Perilous Games & Books @castleperilous (Carbondale, IL) posted on their blog, offering curbside pick-up and delivery of purchases $50 or more w/in 15 miles of Carbonsale!
UPDATE:
(1/2): MaximuM Comics just announced they are doing delivery and curb side pickup for customers. Simply call, they'll get your order ready.
Delivery w/in a 10mi radius of the shop ($5 fee | no minimums). Deliveries made next business day 9-6.
UPDATE
(2/2): Curb side pick-up: call ahead & they'll get your books read. Call when out front & they'll run them out to you!
Ft. Apache Southwest: 702-367-0755
Henderson: 702-242-6642
Centennial Center: 702-722-6642
Njoy Comics & Games @poohbear151 (Northridge, CA) offers worldwide shipping, curb side delivery, & looking into local drop off! Around the corner from CSUN (heads up, students!)
Floating World Comics @floating_world (Portland, OR) is offering flat rate mail shipping ($3) as well as FREE curb side pickup or local delivery. Link to their original tweet below!
Comix Experience @comixexperience (San Francisco, CA) is offer mail order, curb side pick-up at both their main and Outpost locations, and delivery to a limited range. Please inquire for details.
The Comic Book Shop @ComicBookShopDE (Wilmington, DE) is a ComicHub shop, and they are working with their customers, offering mail delivery. Please call or message for details!
Rad Raptor Comics (Adrian, MI) is offering free shipping on any order $20 or more. Please message or call the shop for details. Their FB's first post has all the details:
Founder of Bleeding Cool. The longest-serving digital news reporter in the world, since 1992. Author of The Flying Friar, Holed Up, The Avengefuls, Doctor Who: Room With A Deja Vu, The Many Murders Of Miss Cranbourne, Chase Variant. Lives in South-West London, works from Blacks on Dean Street, shops at Piranha Comics. Father of two. Political cartoonist.
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