Comic Shop Spotlight: Dragon's Lair
Aug 17, 2015
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Dragon's Lair in Fayetteville, NC.
OWNER: Bernie Mangiboyat
MANAGER: Dominick Capiot
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 2
YEAR OPENED: 1985
NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 1
Favorite Recent Comic Books: Batman, Secret Wars, Star Wars, Darth Vader
How was your Halloween ComicFest event? It was successful. Still growing. Potential to be as big as FCBD.
What has been your best promotion or event? FCBD.
What recent changes have you made in the store? New lighting, more back issues, CGC submissions.
What steps have you taken to expand your customer base or to reach out to individuals unfamiliar with your store or comics in general? FB advertising, fliers, advertising in movie theaters, along with other events promoting our store.
What are your plans for the near future? Add the Diamond POS system. Planning a one-day convention in 2016.
How did you choose your store name? It was chosen by the previous owner.
What superpower would you most like to have? Healing factor.
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| An overview of the shop. | Brand new releases make up this endcap display. |
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| Customers who need to catch up on more recent releases can do so with a wide selection of current titles. | There's also plenty of back issues to go through. |
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| Select back issue titles are highlighted along this wall. | Trade paperbacks make up this shelving section. |
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