Words & Pictures

May 23, 2011

OWNER: Rob Clark

MANAGER: Jason Bishop

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 6

YEAR OPENED: 1987

STORE SIZE (Sq. Ft.): 2,000

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Calgary, AB's Words & Pictures

Favorite Recent Comic Book: Abstract Studios' Echo (Jason)

Special Events: Free Comic Book Day, Holiday themed sales.

Community Involvement: We make various charitable donations and sponsor peewee hockey.

How was your FCBD event? Very busy and lots of fun!

What aspect of your store are you most proud of? It is neat and organized with attractive displays.

What has been your best in-store promotion? FCBD, Boxing Day sale

What recent changes have you made to your store? Re-vamped the entire store.

What are your plans for the near future? We'd like to do an in-store artist alley event.

How did you choose your store name? It is very descriptive about what comics are about.

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A red and blue color scheme can be seen throughout Words and Pictures.

Comics and toys are neatly arranged for purchase, with lunchboxes perched atop the wall.

An impressive all-ages comics display dominates the foreground, while an adult customer browses in the background.

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Words and Pictures dedicates a sizable amount of shelf and spinner rack space to the manga category.

Statues, deluxe figures and even rare comics inhabit the showcases pictured here.

Manager Jason Bishop and Owner Rob Clark stand beneath the glowing symbol of Superman. Might he be the inspiration for the look of the shop?

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