I thought the new comic shop in town was just for show, but they actually have a great back issue section

When they opened up 'The Panel' six months ago, I figured it was just another place selling Funko Pops and movie merch. I went in last week looking for a specific issue of Moon Knight, issue #25 from the 2014 run. The owner spent like 20 minutes digging and actually found it in a longbox in the back, priced fairly too. Totally changed my mind about the place. Anyone else have a local shop that surprised them like that?

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henryr4512d agoMost Upvoted

My local shop did the same thing with a Silver Surfer issue.

sethm5812d ago

Gotta be honest, I see it the other way. If a shop hides the good back issues, that feels like a bad sign to me. I mean, why wouldn't you want to show off your best stuff? It makes the whole place feel more welcoming for collectors. Maybe it's just me, but that kind of move would make me less likely to go back, not more. Feels like they don't really care about the older comics.

webb.hannah12d ago

Check their back issue stock before you write them off. I mean, a lot of new shops focus on the new stuff but hide the good old comics in the back. My local spot was the same way and now it's my regular stop.