Comic Shop Spotlight: Long Beach Comic Shop
Apr 05, 2017
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Long Beach Comic Shop in Long Beach, Mississippi
OWNER: Lori A. Carpenter
MANAGER: William T. Carpenter Jr.
NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 1
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1
YEAR OPENED: 2015
STORE SIZE (square feet): 240
Favorite Recent Comic Book: Avengers Volume 5 Issue #44
How was your Halloween ComicFest event? We did not hold one.
What has been your best promotion or event? Free Comic Book Day 2016
What recent changes have you made in the store? We brought back our 50 cent boxes.
What steps have you taken to expand your customer base or to reach out to individuals unfamiliar with your store or comics in general? We have been featured on two separate television local news broadcasts.
What are your plans for the near future? I hope to reach out to local schools and figure out ways to promote our store there.
How did you choose your store name? I wanted to match the Long Beach Barber Shop, which is located right next door, and has been in the family for many years.
What superpower would you most like to have? Teleportation.
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Different angle showing storefront |
Exterior wall of store |
Different angle of side wall of the store |
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A wall full of new comics |
An open display of trade paperbacks |
Wall covered in comic books |
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Wall covered in books continued |
Display on outside window |
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