GUIDE: Local shops focused on comic books, graphic novels and more

The sign 'Be A Hero Wear A Mask' greets customers at the Mavericks comic book shop in Kettering. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF

The sign 'Be A Hero Wear A Mask' greets customers at the Mavericks comic book shop in Kettering. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF
Lifestyles
By Alex Cutler
May 6, 2024
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Free Comic Book Day this past weekend saw thousands of comic shops around the world offer a selection of comics for free.

This year, comics from franchises like Pokémon, Marvel, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hellboy, Transformers and more were available.

The Dayton region has several comic book stores, and here is a guide to some of those.

Maverick’s Cards and Comics

Adult Swim's Rick and Morty is touring coast to coast with the "Rickmobile" — a mobile shop with exclusive merchandise. The Rickmobile made one of only two Ohio stops at Maverick's Cards and Comics in Kettering on Sept. 18. The "Don't Even Trip Road Trip" stop came to promote the popular Adult Swim series "Rick and Morty" which just won an Emmy. Hundreds of fans showed up to get in front of a shopping tent with exclusive “Rick and Morty” items for sale in the parking lot in front of the comic store. ALEXIS LARSEN/CONTRIBUTED

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Location: 2312 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering

Hours: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sunday

More info: Facebook or call 937-294-4900

SC Collectibles

Location: 987 E. Ash St., Piqua

Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon-5 on Sunday

More info: Facebook or call 937-773-0950

Cosmic Comics and Games

Location: 17 W. National Road, Englewood

Hours: Noon-7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, noon-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Closed Thursday

More info: Facebook, cosmic-comics-games.com or call 937-836-0083

Bell, Book, and Comic

Bell, Book & Comic was determined to be non-essential and was ordered to close Friday, April 3, 2020. Owner Peter Bell said he understands the order is to keep people safe and that he can still ship and sell online. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Location: 458 Patterson Road, Dayton

Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday

More info: Facebook, bellbookandcomic.com or call 937-643-9006

Superfly Comics and Games

Location: 132 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs

Hours: Noon-7p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday

More info: Facebook, superflycomics.com or call 937-767-1445

Monocle Comics and Coffee

Adam Remillard and his wife Erin, owners of Monocle Comics & Coffee located at 22 S. Main Street in Miamisburg. The grand opening date for the business is March 18, 2022. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF

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Location: 22 S. Main St. Miamisburg

Hours: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday

More info: Facebook

Nimbus Comic Cafe

Rob Dejene owner of Nimbus Comic Cafe serves up coffee at his shop on East Main Street in Trotwood. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

Credit: JIM NOELKER

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Credit: JIM NOELKER

Nimbus Comic Cafe recently had a grand reopening.

Location: 486 E. Main St., Trotwood

Hours: 7 a.m.-noon Wednesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday through Tuesday

More info: Facebook

Wonder Comics and More

Location: 100 N. Miami St., Trenton

Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday, 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon-7 Friday through Sunday. Closed Monday

More info: Facebook or call 513-468-4001

Crooked Dog Comics

Chris and Jessica Hayth have opened Crooked Dog Comics on Central Avenue in Middletown with thousands of comic books, a kids book section, dungeon room and more. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Credit: Nick Graham

This shop celebrated its grand opening on May 4.

Location: 1373 Central Ave., Middletown

Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Closed Sundays.

More info: Facebook, crookeddogcomics.com or call 513-217-1047

ExploreRelated: Husband and wife ‘geeks’ open Crooked Dog Comics in Middletown

Know of any comic shops that should be added? Email the author of this article at alex.cutler@coxinc.com.

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About the Author

Alex Cutler is a graduate of Sinclair Community college, with degrees in Communication and Multimedia Journalism. Alex looks to continue his education and career in the near future.