This year’s Local Comic Shop Day reminded us all why comics shops are such special places. Across the country, we saw incredible creativity, hard work, and community spirit come to life — and we want to say thank you to every store that took part.
From what we saw on social media and our post-event survey, it’s clear that shops brought their A-game: scavenger hunts, trivia nights, artist signings, cosplay contests, sales, raffles, and more. Every event was a reflection of what makes local comic shops unique — not just as retail spaces, but as gathering places where stories, art, and friendship come together.
This year, we put special emphasis on celebrating the role comic shops play in their communities. You delivered that message beautifully. We saw kids discovering comics for the first time, longtime readers reconnecting, and new faces walking through your doors because of your passion and creativity.
Local Comic Shop Day works because of you — the retailers, staff, and fans who make comics culture thrive year-round. Your enthusiasm, energy, and connection with your customers are what turn this event from a single day into a lasting celebration of the medium we all love.
From everyone on the LCSD organizing team: thank you for making this year’s event such a success. We’re hard at work already planning 2026 – so please reach out if you have ideas or would like to get involved.
Here’s to continuing to build community, share stories, and celebrate local comics together — not just on Local Comic Shop Day, but every day of the year.
If you missed our Registration deadline for 2025 and don’t want to miss out on 2026, please join our mailing list and mark your calendars for June 2026!
