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| - When it comes to off-price retailing, I am a HUGE fan of swap meets. Generally, these are outdoor affairs that offer a mix of new and used merchandise and lots of haggling. Though I am typically not a fan of the Vegas "Indoor Swap Meet" version of shopping, there are exceptions to be made when the niche of merchandise is specialized and/or requires a certain weather or atmosphere to properly display and merchandise. I have been a fan of comics and films since a young age and whenever a new shop opens in town I make my best efforts to go and check it out and assess the situation.
Arkham comics is a vendor located in an indoor swap meet/shopping center off Bonanza and Charleston. The booth that they occupy is reasonably spacious and organized well. Daniel, the proprietor, brings his passion for comics and graphic novels/films into his shop and is largely the reason why this review garners 5/5 in my opinion. A comic book store must employ truly passionate people in today's day and age. With the advancement of Internet shopping, people have less and less reasons to
actually venture out and purchase collectibles from a brick and mortar vendor. Daniel and his wife are people that truly project an enthusiasm and passion for the merchandise and their collection. Going from seasoned collectors to shop owners is a transition that often means inflated prices and super limited selection, but such is not the case here. Their prices are extremely reasonable, comparable to eBay and Amazon, but without the wait and the ability to chat with the owners about your own collection and the passions thereof.
You can tell upon entry that Daniel cares about his customers and his collection. He installed large fans above the entrance as the sue conditioning in the center is less than ideal. He is eager to discuss your collection and can even assist in locating harder to find collectibles. This shop can truly be considered a one stop shop for comic book collectors. My only wish is that the shop was in a better overall location. I think there are other indoor swap meets that might get more walk-by attention or perhaps even a true brick & mortar storefront. Of course, I do totally respect the need to keep overhead costs down, so at this point, word of mouth is their greatest form of advertising.
Overall, I strongly recommend Arkham Comics for anyone interested in a great atmosphere and merchandise that truly never gets old.
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