Amidst the ongoing rise in digital online purchasing, Brisbane’s comic book store scene is being threatened.
Within the last month, West End store Junky Comics was forced to close its doors due to online competition such as Amazon.
Junky Comics was one of few stores across Brisbane that not only stocked mainstream art and graphic novels but also fostered a community of local artists in Brisbane.
Comics Etc, a major comic retailer in Brisbane, has also found themselves slashing their prices in order to maintain a competitive offering. A UQ business expert says stores will need to find a niche to keep customers turning up.
There is currently a fundraiser in place to reopen Junky Comics in a new shared creative space.