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Retailing | Kyle Hearn opened up Dire Wolf Comics in Howell, Michigan, on August 19, with plans to carry comics for adults and children as well as a mix of collectibles, and to hold comics classes and “Coffee and a Comic” events at the store. [Detroit Free Press]
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Dire Comics opens in downtown Howell
Noe Hernandez, Livingston Daily 3:25 p.m. EDT August 25, 2016
HOWELL — A dire wolf has arrived in downtown Howell and, yes, it howls (pun intended).
Howell native Kyle Hearn opened Dire Comics on Aug. 19. The name comes from the dire wolves in the "Game of Thrones" HBO series. Hearn said he thinks his store's name is perfect for his hometown because dire wolves, well, howl.
"We wanted to give Howell a really premier comic book store and gaming store," Hearn said this week of the store at 213 E. Grand River Ave. "We're excited to be part of downtown Howell."
A 2002 Howell High School graduate, Hearn collected and sold comic books and other merchandise online and at conventions for a while before choosing Howell over Milford, South Lyon, Clarkston and other nearby cities.
He is bringing Daredevil, the Punisher, Harley Quinn, Green Arrow, Green Lantern and other Marvel or DC superheroes to town. He's also stocked his shelves with "Teen Titans Go," "My Little Pony," "Power Puff Girls" and "Adventure Time" comic books for younger readers.
The store also offers "The Walking Dead," "Saga," "Descender," "Robyn Hood" and other independent comics.
Dire Comics will have a grand opening 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 10. David Petersen, author of "Mouse Guard," will be on hand at 11 a.m. and is expected to stay for about four hours to sign copies of his comic book.
"A diverse business mix is key to any successful downtown," said Cathleen Edgerly, executive director of the Howell Main Street Downtown Development Authority. "To have businesses in our central business district that attract shoppers of all ages adds to the continued growth and success of the downtown. We are very excited to have our own comic book store in Howell."
Hearn has stocked his store with toys, collectibles, trading cards and board games, T-shirts, socks, jewelry, action figures and other superhero items.
Hearn will hold events in the store's two conference rooms and bring professionals to teach others how to draw comic books. He'll also periodically host "Coffee and a Comic" events to give customers opportunities to learn more about the comic book and gaming industries and movies based on comic book heroes.
The store is open noon-8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday; and noon-6 p.m. Sunday.
For information, go to www.direcomics.com.
Retailing | Kyle Hearn opened up Dire Wolf Comics in Howell, Michigan, on August 19, with plans to carry comics for adults and children as well as a mix of collectibles, and to hold comics classes and “Coffee and a Comic” events at the store. [Detroit Free Press]
www.freep.com/story/news/2016/08/25/comic-book-store-howell/89352968/
Dire Comics opens in downtown Howell
Noe Hernandez, Livingston Daily 3:25 p.m. EDT August 25, 2016
HOWELL — A dire wolf has arrived in downtown Howell and, yes, it howls (pun intended).
Howell native Kyle Hearn opened Dire Comics on Aug. 19. The name comes from the dire wolves in the "Game of Thrones" HBO series. Hearn said he thinks his store's name is perfect for his hometown because dire wolves, well, howl.
"We wanted to give Howell a really premier comic book store and gaming store," Hearn said this week of the store at 213 E. Grand River Ave. "We're excited to be part of downtown Howell."
A 2002 Howell High School graduate, Hearn collected and sold comic books and other merchandise online and at conventions for a while before choosing Howell over Milford, South Lyon, Clarkston and other nearby cities.
He is bringing Daredevil, the Punisher, Harley Quinn, Green Arrow, Green Lantern and other Marvel or DC superheroes to town. He's also stocked his shelves with "Teen Titans Go," "My Little Pony," "Power Puff Girls" and "Adventure Time" comic books for younger readers.
The store also offers "The Walking Dead," "Saga," "Descender," "Robyn Hood" and other independent comics.
Dire Comics will have a grand opening 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 10. David Petersen, author of "Mouse Guard," will be on hand at 11 a.m. and is expected to stay for about four hours to sign copies of his comic book.
"A diverse business mix is key to any successful downtown," said Cathleen Edgerly, executive director of the Howell Main Street Downtown Development Authority. "To have businesses in our central business district that attract shoppers of all ages adds to the continued growth and success of the downtown. We are very excited to have our own comic book store in Howell."
Hearn has stocked his store with toys, collectibles, trading cards and board games, T-shirts, socks, jewelry, action figures and other superhero items.
Hearn will hold events in the store's two conference rooms and bring professionals to teach others how to draw comic books. He'll also periodically host "Coffee and a Comic" events to give customers opportunities to learn more about the comic book and gaming industries and movies based on comic book heroes.
The store is open noon-8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday; and noon-6 p.m. Sunday.
For information, go to www.direcomics.com.