Captain Comics

March 28, 2011

OWNER: Joel Werner

MANAGER: Dan Sotelo

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1

STORE SIZE (Sq. Ft.): 900

YEAR OPENED: 1993

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New Hyde Park, NY's Captain Comics

Favorite Recent Comic Book: DC/Vertigo's Fables

Special Events: Some sale events

Community involvement: Various Donations

What did you like about the Retailer Summit? Meeting and speaking with other retailers and company representatives.

What aspect of your store are you most proud of? The relationships carved out with my customers.

What has been your best promotion? Character appearances

What changes have you made in the store over the last six months? Trimmed expenses

What are your plans for the next twelve months? Work more with social networking

How did you choose your store name? I wanted something catchy and early in the phone book. It is a fun name you can joke about. I thought keeping the name was best.

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SNIKKT! No less than Wolverine himself handles security at Captain Comics.

Toys, TCGs, CCGs and more jostle for attention in this corner of the Captain.

Owner Joel Werner stands before his formidable new releases wall in a custom-made Captain Comics shirt. Be jealous.

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