Comic Shop Spotlight: Continental Comics
Apr 04, 2016
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Continental Comics in Northridge, California.
OWNER: Paul Sager and Robert Bixby
NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 1
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 2
YEAR OPENED: 1978 under different ownership. Paul and Robert have owned since 1998
STORE SIZE (square feet): 1,050
Favorite Recent Comic Book: 6 Million Dollar Man ( Dynamite), Secret Six ( from DC)
What has been your best promotion or event? Our annual holiday sale.
What recent changes have you made in the store? Added new shelves for trades, custom racks for POP figures and new comics.
What steps have you taken to expand your customer base or to reach out to individuals unfamiliar with your store or comics in general? Expanded our selection of POP figures. This product has brought in a lot of new faces.
What are your plans for the near future? More expansion of new racks and shelves.
How did you choose your store name? From previous owner.
What superpower would you most like to have? Flight
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The extensive back issue selection is a bedrock of Continental’s business. |
Continental always keeps a well stocked up to date inventory of Marvel Select figures |
New fixtures for comics make it easier for fans to browse |
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Custom designed shelving for POP figures improved display space for selling these popular products. |
New shelving for trades create more display space. |
Owner Paul Sager |
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