Comic Shop Spotlight: Celestial Comics
May 02, 2016
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Celestial Comics in Las Vegas, Nevada.
OWNER: Chandler & Sharon Rice
MANAGER: Jeff Tilton
NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 1
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 4
YEAR OPENED: 2014
STORE SIZE (square feet): 1,780
Favorite Recent Comic Book: Fantastic Four #645 Joe Sinnott Desert Wind variant
What has been your best promotion or event? Creator signings. Once a quarter events with local creators.
What recent changes have you made in the store? Moved
What steps have you taken to expand your customer base or to reach out to individuals unfamiliar with your store or comics in general? Work with libraries. Tapping into local schools. Advertising on large street side billboards. TV advertising.
What are your plans for the near future? Continue to have more events. Expand our variant program. Use shows to expand the Celestial brand.
How did you choose your store name? Originally called Supernova. Given our beautiful comics on the wall we wanted to maintain the same theme. Sharon came up with Celestial.
What superpower would you most like to have? To have the power of Rogue. The power to change my ability so I can be the best at what the moment demands.
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Store overview |
Recent releases and Marvel department |
Kid’s department |
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A portion of the trade racking that can be seen at the store |
A separate space in the store features high end graded comics and statues and collectibles |
Left to right: Owner Chandler Rice, Manager Jeff Tilton |
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