Comic Shop Spotlight: Sanctum Tattoos And Comics

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Sanctum Tattoos And Comics in Birmingham, Alabama.

OWNER: Wess Gregg & Aaron Hamilton   

MANAGER: Wess Gregg & Aaron Hamilton

NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 1

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1

YEAR OPENED: 2016

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Favorite Recent Comic Book: Deadly Class, Black Hammer, Moon Knight, March, and Bitch Planet.

How was your Halloween ComicFest event?  We just missed it after opening in November.  Looking forward to it though.

What has been your best promotion or event?  Our grand opening.

What steps have you taken to expand your customer base or to reach out to individuals unfamiliar with your store or comics in general?  Flyering, online promotion, word of mouth, branding/merch.

What are your plans for the near future?  Continuing to expand, carry as many different types of books as we can.

How did you choose your store name?  We wanted to convey that we are a safe space.

What superpower would you most like to have?  The power to heal pain.

Shelf dedicated to Image Comics Click to see larger image.	Image Comics firsts Click to see larger image.	View of the interior of the shop Click to see larger image.
Island filled with miniature comics Click to see larger image.	Shelf of comic spotlights Click to see larger image.	Shelves filled with trade paperbacks Click to see larger image.
Co-owner Wess Gregg posing in front of comic shelf Click to see larger image.	Section for young readers Click to see larger image.
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