Rock Bottom Books

September 1, 2010

OWNER: Alan Adair

YEAR OPENED: 1972

STORE SIZE: 5,000 sq. ft.

EMPLOYEES: 5

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Fayetteville, AR’s Rock Bottom Books

Favorite Recent Comic Book: Avatar Press' Black Summer and Marvel's Old Man Logan.

Products Carried: New Comics, Back Issues, Import Comics, Magazines, Graphic Novels, Books (Fiction), Toys (New), Toys (Vintage), Toys (Imports), T-Shirts, Models & Statues, Trading Cards (Non-Sport), RPGs, Prints, Posters, Supplies (Comic), and Supplies (Non-Comic).

Community Involvement: We donate a huge amount of comics and books every year ($50,000).

What aspect of your store makes you most proud? We have a fun selection.

What has been your best in-store promotion? Free Comic Book Day.

What has been your best out-of-store or cross-promotion? Movie promotions.

What recent changes have you made in the store? More products, more shelves, doubled our size.

What are your plans for the near future? More products, more shelves.

How did you choose your store name? Acquired with purchase, but it always seemed right.

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Rock Bottom Books offers numerous fun products such as toys and posters.

This retailer even offers a selection of T-shirts.

Rock Bottom's shelves sure don't hit rock bottom and are always filled with the latest comics.

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The shop's clever Hulk sign is sure to attract many customers.

The store also has an impressive collection of various book titles to choose from.

A colorful array of Manga books and several other graphic novels line the well-stocked shelves.

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