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2000 Sutler Ave.
Beloit, WI 53511
608-364-0442
Open since Jun, 02
Tues to Fri: 10 to 8
Sat; 10 to 6
Sun: 11 to 5
Mon: Closed
I'M HAVING MY 10th ANNIVERSARY SALE THIS JUNE. FOR MY TENTH ANNIVERSARY, I'LL BE HAVING A SUMMER LONG SALE. ANOTHER HUGE $1 COMICS SALE with AN ADDITIONAL ITEM ON SALE EACH MONTH. FOR EXAMPLE, JUNE WILL BE THOUSANDS OF $1 COMICS PLUS ALL TRADES AND GRAPHIC NOVELS. JULY and AUGUST WILL BOTH HAVE DIFFERENT THEMES, AND DIFFERENT BOOKS WILL BE ADDED EACH MONTH :O)
Well, my many attempts with adding a Facebook LIKE button have been a waste of time. Just go to Facebook and search my store name to find me. I announce periodic sales and tournaments on there also....THANKS :)
COME IN AND CHECK OUT MY NEWLY EXPANDED BACK ISSUE ASSORTMENT, 24 LONG BOXES HAVE BEEN ADDED....I"VE ALSO JUST PUT OUT 18 BOXES OF GOLDEN AGE COMICS...LOTS OF GREAT CHOICES AT REASONABLE PRICES :O)
Hi, my name is David, and I own AK Comics. The "AK" stands for my kids first names, and yes, it does annoy them when friends at school ask them about their "dad's store". :) I started my store because I'm a huge comics and toy geek. They say you should try to sell what you know, and I know comics. No, I'm not the type of person who has encyclopedic knowledge in my head on the history of comics. But I do know a couple things.
Come in, have a chat, discuss what you're reading. I read ALOT of books, so I might know what you're talking about. Of course, if I don't know, I blame old age and cannot be held responsible. :)
I also see a ton of movies. Not only comic book related ones, so maybe we can chat about that. Don't worry, I'm not shy about my opinion. ;)
Speaking of movies, The Hangover was the best comedy I've seen in years, but The Hangover 2 sucked ass :o(
John Carter was great. I'm tired of everyone saying it was a bomb. Any movie that makes over $100 million dollars (which this one has made WAY more than that) is NOT a bomb. Yes, the bean counters consider it a bomb because of how much it cost to make. Look at how much it's made, NOT the profit margin, and sit down and actually watch the movie. It was entertaining and funny.
Oh, and if anyone can explain to me how Marvel can make so many movies (not all great of course...Punisher War Zone sucked so bad) and D.C., which is owned by a MOVIE COMPANY (Warners Brothers) can barely get ONE movie out a year, please let me know.
(I'm talking live action, not animated, they're usually 2 different divisions in a company)
"Maybe D.C.s newly appointed (hot) President of DC Entertainment will get some stuff going. Hopefully she'll be as effective as Avi Arad is for Marvel."
It's been a couple years since I made that last comment, and obviously my hopes have been shot down. :o(
D.C.s movie press release...Oh, yeah, we're going to have this project or that project looked at and "maybe" start it up again. This same creator who hasn't been able to get it going yet is going to try again.
Marvels movie press release...We have several movies coming this year and several more being worked on for next year that WILL be made
What is it Stan says...'nuff said.. ;)
Looks like it's going to be a GREAT summer for Super-Hero movies!!
In May we have Avengers...HOLY CRAP this movie looks great. geekgasm, multiple geekgasm :o)
In June we have Spiderman (one of my favorites since I was a kid), We have a reboot. I was a little hesitant about it when it was announced, but after seeing the previews, I can't wait for it to come out.
There is also Batman, Dark Knight Rises in July. Sad because it's the last Batman movie that Nolan and Bane will be making. Happy because it should be awesome!!!
Now let's talk about TV. I'm loving the Walking Dead. Close enough to the comics but different enough to keep you guessing. *spoiler alert* Shane dead...finally...Michonne has arrived..sweeet...and does ANYbody like Lori??. From the comments I hear from people in the shop, that's a big fat NO!!!
PULLING OUT THE SOAPBOX...BUY LOCAL!!!
Yeah, it's nice that you might be able to save a couple bucks by buying through an online store, good for you. But you know when you come in looking for a comic book that you didn't order it through them, or a certain Magic card or a couple of boosters? You see how convenient it is to have a local store? Well, this local store won't be here for much longer if you people don't stop supporting the economy in other neighborhoods instead of this neighborhood.
Putting soapbox away
At AK Comics, I carry a wide selection of new & old comics, from DC, Marvel, Image, IDW, Top Cow, Aspen, Boom, DE & many others. I have a minimum of 10 boxes of quarter comics at any time, and lots of back issues from the last few years. I buy comic collections from the 1970's & earlier, but any collection will be looked at.
All new comics & books are 10% off. I have a subscription service available. All subscribers get 15% off their books. There is no service fee for ordering out of stock items that are still available.
Everybody always gets a free comic book.
Role Playing
I have a limited number of D&D and other gaming books on hand. Most books that are not in-store can be ordered and usually received within a week (sometimes within 2 days), if they are in stock at my distributor. These are also 10% off.
Collectibles
I have a large selection of carded Super-hero Action figures, Star Wars figures & vehicles from the early 90's to Now. I carry Hotwheels, Treasure Hunts, and a small selection of beanie babies.
Magic: The Gathering
I have held weekly Magic tournaments in the past. Unfortunately, over the last couple years weekly tournament attendance has evaporated. I'm open to holding sanctioned and non-sanctioned tournaments. If interested, just contact me and we can arrange something.
Pre-order a new box of Magic card releases at great savings. Normal pricing for Magic packs is $3.50 EA. $11 for intro packs. Many single Magic cards are available for sale.
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS
AVACYN RESTORED-RELEASE TOURNAMENT...APRIL 28th...NOON
AVACYN RESTORED LAUNCH TOURNAMENT...MAY 4th at 6pm and MAY 5TH...NOON
Wizards is doing something different this release with them trying to coordinate the Launch party with FNM...Yes, I'm confused also
FNM is theoretically held at 6 pm, but since MOST of my "loyal" magic players have defected elsewhere, FNM is basically a crap shoot. :(
