Comic Shop Spotlight: Earth 383 Comics & Games
Nov 26, 2015
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Earth 383 Comics & Games in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
OWNER: Duf Franco
MANAGER: Mark McKinley
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 2
YEAR OPENED: 2002
NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 1
STORE SIZE (SQ. FT): 600
Favorite Recent Comic Book: Invincible
How was your Halloween ComicFest event? Good, many participants in costume contest
What has been your best promotion or event? Free Comic Book Day and our store anniversary celebration
What recent changes have you made in the store? Better shelves to display comics and a separate game room
What steps have you taken to expand your customer base or to reach out to individuals unfamiliar with your store or comics in general? Outreach programs with public libraries and schools, posts to 3rd party Facebook groups
What are your plans for the near future? Expand store hours and open a 2nd location
How did you choose your store name? D-U-F is 3-8-3 on the numeric keypad.
What superpower would you most like to have? The power of flight
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Show off your favorite superhero with a t-shirt | Lots of room for Magic the Gathering, Heroclix, Warhammer, and more |
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New comics wall | Gaming supplies and Heroclix |
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Trade paperbacks, board games... | ...manga, and graphic novels line the walls |
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