Comic Shop Spotlight: Memory Lane Comics
Sep 14, 2015
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Memory Lane Comics in Wilmington, NC.
OWNER: Jacob Motsinger
MANAGER: Eric Walker
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 4
YEAR OPENED: 1983
NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 1
STORE SIZE (SQ. FT): 1,275
Favorite Recent Comic Book: Birthright, Nailbiter
How was your Halloween ComicFest event? Not as busy as we hoped, but we teamed with the county library and were able to distribute free books to over 1,000 kids.
What has been your best promotion or event? Outside of FCBD, it’s our stand-up comedy shows the last Saturday of every month.
What recent changes have you made in the store? We added a lounge area for general hangouts, discussions, and casual gaming.
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 work with local public schools, libraries, and breweries, handing out free comics, stickers, and shirts for fun and free advertising.
What are your plans for the near future? Expand into a slightly larger space to increase our live show capacity.
How did you choose your store name? Inheritance. We love the name and what it represents, especially in our store with so much product diversity.
What superpower would you most like to have? The ability to control water. It would come in handy here at the beach.
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| The new comics section includes plenty of collecting supplies. | Back issue boxes run along a low platform below the comics wall while statues and POP! Vinyl figures are interspersed throughout. |
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| All-ages titles make up several island displays and racks. | Customers can fill their wardrobes with apparel bearing their favorite series, characters, or comic shop! |
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| The shop boasts a huge selection of action figures and toys. | This shelf houses a number of popular board and tabletop games. |
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