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Comic Shop Spotlight: Earth 383 Comics & Games

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Earth 383 Comics & Games in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Vital Stats

OWNER: Duf Franco

MANAGER: Mark McKinley

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 2

YEAR OPENED: 2002

NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 1

STORE SIZE (SQ. FT): 600

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About Our Shop

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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