Comic Shop Spotlight: Duncanville Bookstore
Apr 15, 2014
OWNER: Andy McMahon
MANAGER: Bryan Hodges
YEAR OPENED: 1968
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 3
NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 1
STORE SIZE (SQ. FT): 3,400
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Duncanville Bookstore in Duncanville, TX.
Favorite Recent Comic: DC Comics’ Batman, Marvel Comics’ Amazing X-Men
Special Events: Creator appearances, In-store gaming, Free Comic Book Day, Halloween ComicFest and Friday demo days
Community involvement: DFW Nerd Night, Various donations and toy drives.
How was your FCBD event? Really good. We had a wonderful turnout for Halloween ComicFest too!
What aspect of your store are you most proud? We really like the re-model that opened up the store and the subsequent organization of our comics and merchandise.
What do you do that is innovative within your store? We have an extensive back issue selection and vintage toy selection too.
What has been your best in-store promotion? It has to be our Neal Adams signing.
What has been your best out-of-store or cross-promotion? Promoting the store at comic conventions we set up at.
What recent changes have you made to your store? We re-modeled the store, have a new sign and really just updated our business model and policies.
What are your plans for the near future? We will go to being open 7 days a week, have more signings and grow our gaming offerings and gaming events.
How did you choose your store name? Back in 1968 when the store first opened books were a major part of the store.
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Duncanville manager and gaming guru Bryan Hodges |
A creative method of displaying posters |
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| Vintage action figures have taken off for Duncanville | Board games are the newest product line offered |
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| Toys, comics and perhaps the main passion of owner Andy McMahon: back issues | Spidey resides over the apparel and trade paperback sections of the store |
