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'''Heroes Comics''' is a [[comic book]] [[Comic book store|retail]] store operating in [[London, Ontario]], [[Canada]].
'''Heroes Comics''' is a [[comic book store]] operating in [[London, Ontario|London]], [[Ontario]], Canada. The store won a Harry Kremer comics retailer award at the 2013 [[Joe Shuster Awards]] ceremony.


== About the store ==
The business is the biggest such store in the southwestern portion of the Province of [[Ontario]] and is cited as one of the most successful retail interests in London's downtown core area.<ref>{{cite news|last=Maloney|first=Patrick|title=And You Are?: His passion for collecting like a well-tended garden|url=http://www.lfpress.com/2013/04/21/and-you-are-his-passion-for-collecting-like-a-well-tended-garden|accessdate=29 August 2013|newspaper=The London Free Press|date=April 21, 2013}}</ref> Its offerings in addition to periodical comic books include [[graphic novel]]s and [[trade paperback (comics)|trade paperback]]s (60% of sales), [[sports card]]s (15%) and toys (especially [[action figure]]s) and genre collectibles (25%).<ref>Ibid.</ref>
The store, which is the biggest comic book store in southwestern [[Ontario]], is cited as one of the most successful current retail interests in London's downtown core area.<ref name="Maloney">{{cite news|last=Maloney|first=Patrick|title=And You Are?: His passion for collecting like a well-tended garden|url=https://lfpress.com/2013/04/21/and-you-are-his-passion-for-collecting-like-a-well-tended-garden|access-date=29 August 2013|newspaper=The London Free Press|date=April 21, 2013}}</ref> Sixty percent of the store's sales comes from selling comic books, including mainstream, [[manga]], [[Alternative comics|alternative]], [[graphic novel]]s, and [[trade paperback (comics)|trade paperback]]s. The next largest portion of sales comes from genre collectibles and toys such as [[action figure]]s, which together account for 25% of sales.<ref name="Maloney"/> The final 15% of sales comes from [[sports card]]s.<ref name="Maloney"/>


The story was founded in 1991 by the Robinson family and is currently owned by Brahm Wiseman (who was hired on in 1998) since 2000 when the store had two outlets: one in the downtown core of the city and a smaller one in [[White Oaks Mall (London, Ontario)|White Oaks Mall]] in the southern part of the city. In defiance of the general decline of [[retail]] businesses in downtown locations in Canada in preference of a more specialized clientele, Wiseman closed the mall outlet in favour of the downtown location. In 2006, the store proved successful enough to move to a nearby larger location at 186 Dundas St.
The store's history dates back to 1991, when it was founded by the Robinson family. Ownership changed hands in 2000 when Brahm Wiseman, who was hired as an employee in 1998, took over the company. At the time of the takeover, the store had two outlets: one in the downtown core of the city and a smaller one in White Oaks Mall in the southern part of the city. Wiseman later closed the mall outlet, and in 2008, the remaining store moved to a nearby larger location at 186 Dundas Street. Furthermore, in defiance of the decline of retail businesses in the downtown core, Heroes renovated internally in 2016 to expand with a second floor of retail space in the back.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Daniszewski|first1=Hank|title=The comic book and pop culture retailer isn't sitting on its laurels in its 25th year|url=https://lfpress.com/2016/08/12/heroes-comics-marks-its-25th-anniversary-and-is-expanding-its-downtown-london-store|access-date=13 August 2016|publisher=London Free Press|date=13 August 2016}}</ref>


Considering the city has an unusually large number of equivalent retailers in close proximity for its size, owing in part to the city's large post-secondary student population (Which includes that of the [[University of Western Ontario]], whose main library includes a 10,000+ comic book collection in its materials<ref>{{cite news|last=Travis|first=Heather|title=Lifetime collector donates comics to library|url=http://communications.uwo.ca/western_news/stories/2010/January/lifetime_collector_donates_comics_to_library.html|accessdate=30 August 2013|newspaper=Western News|date=January 07, 2010}}</ref>) and technology industries personnel who often favor the comics medium, the store works closely with its retail competitors on [[Free Comic Book Day]] with local cross-promotions. However, their business does not include online retail beyond a simple company promotional website, preferring to focus on making the physical store itself an attractive retail location with the majority of its stock on display as opposed to in storage for online customers.
The city has an unusually large number of equivalent retailers in close proximity, due in part to the city's large post-secondary student population including students from the [[University of Western Ontario]] (whose main library includes a 10,000+ comic book collection in its materials<ref>{{cite news |last=Travis |first=Heather |title=Lifetime collector donates comics to library |url=http://communications.uwo.ca/western_news/stories/2010/January/lifetime_collector_donates_comics_to_library.html |access-date=30 August 2013 |newspaper=Western News |date=January 7, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109012043/http://communications.uwo.ca/western_news/stories/2010/January/lifetime_collector_donates_comics_to_library.html |archive-date=9 January 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref>). The competing comic book retailers and the [[London Public Library]] collaborate on [[Free Comic Book Day]] with local cross-promotions which has grown to become a major popular event for the city downtown's core.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lemon |first=Marshall |title=The Crossover: How Free Comic Book Day Changed A Canadian College Town |url=https://v1.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/comicsandcosplay/11451-The-Crossover-How-Free-Comic-Book-Day-Changed-A-Canadian-College |publisher= Escapist Magazine |access-date=20 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310101307/https://v1.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/comicsandcosplay/11451-The-Crossover-How-Free-Comic-Book-Day-Changed-A-Canadian-College |archive-date=10 March 2021 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


In addition to its regular business operations, the business is deeply committed to public affairs, such as being a board member of local organizations such as the London Downtown Business Association and Mainstreet London. The story cooperates with the [[London Public Library]] on events to encourage youth [[literacy]] through comics, such as Comic Jam which is held during March Break. Furthermore, Wiseman has held lectures at the [[Thames Valley District School Board]]'s [[professional development]] seminars about the use the comics medium in education.<ref>{{cite web|last=VanderPloeg|first=Scott|title=2013 Harry Kremer Award Winner: Heroes, London ON|url=http://www.comicbookdaily.com/championing_comics/progressive-shops/2013-harry-kremer-award-for-outstanding-canadian-comic-book-retailer-heroes-london-on/|work=Comic Book Daily.com|accessdate=30 August 2013}}</ref>
In addition to its regular business operations, the business is committed to public affairs. The store is involved in organizations such as London Downtown Business Association and Mainstreet London. The store also participates individually with the London Public Library on events to encourage youth [[literacy]] through comics, such as Comic Jam, which is held during March Break. Furthermore, Wiseman has held lectures at the [[Thames Valley District School Board]]'s [[professional development]] seminars about the use of the comics medium in education.<ref>{{cite web|last=VanderPloeg|first=Scott|title=2013 Harry Kremer Award Winner: Heroes, London ON|url=http://www.comicbookdaily.com/championing_comics/progressive-shops/2013-harry-kremer-award-for-outstanding-canadian-comic-book-retailer-heroes-london-on/|work=Comic Book Daily.com|date=28 August 2013 |access-date=30 August 2013}}</ref>


In 2013, the store was presented with the Harry Kremer Award for Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Retailer, as part of the [[Joe Shuster Awards]] in [[Toronto]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2013 Joe Shuster Award Winners|url=https://joeshusterawards.com/2013/08/24/2013-joe-shuster-award-winners/#more-18892|work=Joe Shuster Awards|date=25 August 2013 |access-date=3 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Donachie |first=Mike |title=London's Heroes Comics named best comic store in Canada |url=http://metronews.ca/news/london/777546/londons-heroes-comics-is-the-best-store-in-canada/ |newspaper=Metro London |date=August 26, 2013 |access-date=3 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140704190120/http://metronews.ca/news/london/777546/londons-heroes-comics-is-the-best-store-in-canada/ |archive-date=4 July 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Awards and Mentions==
* 2013: Heroes Comics was presented with the Harry Kremer Award for Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Retailer, as part of the [[Joe Shuster Awards]] in [[Toronto]].


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.heroescomics.ca/ Official website]
* [https://heroescomics.ca/ Official website]
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Latest revision as of 10:16, 19 July 2024

Not to be confused with Heroes (comics). For other uses, see Heroes (disambiguation).
Heroes Comics
Company typePrivate
IndustryRetail
Headquarters186 Dundas Street
London, Ontario
N6A 1G7
Number of locations
1
Area served
London, Ontario
ProductsComics, sports cards, toys
OwnerBrahm Wiseman
Websitehttps://heroescomics.ca/

Heroes Comics is a comic book store operating in London, Ontario, Canada. The store won a Harry Kremer comics retailer award at the 2013 Joe Shuster Awards ceremony.

About the store

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The store, which is the biggest comic book store in southwestern Ontario, is cited as one of the most successful current retail interests in London's downtown core area.[1] Sixty percent of the store's sales comes from selling comic books, including mainstream, manga, alternative, graphic novels, and trade paperbacks. The next largest portion of sales comes from genre collectibles and toys such as action figures, which together account for 25% of sales.[1] The final 15% of sales comes from sports cards.[1]

The store's history dates back to 1991, when it was founded by the Robinson family. Ownership changed hands in 2000 when Brahm Wiseman, who was hired as an employee in 1998, took over the company. At the time of the takeover, the store had two outlets: one in the downtown core of the city and a smaller one in White Oaks Mall in the southern part of the city. Wiseman later closed the mall outlet, and in 2008, the remaining store moved to a nearby larger location at 186 Dundas Street. Furthermore, in defiance of the decline of retail businesses in the downtown core, Heroes renovated internally in 2016 to expand with a second floor of retail space in the back.[2]

The city has an unusually large number of equivalent retailers in close proximity, due in part to the city's large post-secondary student population including students from the University of Western Ontario (whose main library includes a 10,000+ comic book collection in its materials[3]). The competing comic book retailers and the London Public Library collaborate on Free Comic Book Day with local cross-promotions which has grown to become a major popular event for the city downtown's core.[4]

In addition to its regular business operations, the business is committed to public affairs. The store is involved in organizations such as London Downtown Business Association and Mainstreet London. The store also participates individually with the London Public Library on events to encourage youth literacy through comics, such as Comic Jam, which is held during March Break. Furthermore, Wiseman has held lectures at the Thames Valley District School Board's professional development seminars about the use of the comics medium in education.[5]

In 2013, the store was presented with the Harry Kremer Award for Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Retailer, as part of the Joe Shuster Awards in Toronto.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Maloney, Patrick (April 21, 2013). "And You Are?: His passion for collecting like a well-tended garden". The London Free Press. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  2. ^ Daniszewski, Hank (13 August 2016). "The comic book and pop culture retailer isn't sitting on its laurels in its 25th year". London Free Press. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  3. ^ Travis, Heather (January 7, 2010). "Lifetime collector donates comics to library". Western News. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  4. ^ Lemon, Marshall. "The Crossover: How Free Comic Book Day Changed A Canadian College Town". Escapist Magazine. Archived from the original on 10 March 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
  5. ^ VanderPloeg, Scott (28 August 2013). "2013 Harry Kremer Award Winner: Heroes, London ON". Comic Book Daily.com. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  6. ^ "2013 Joe Shuster Award Winners". Joe Shuster Awards. 25 August 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
  7. ^ Donachie, Mike (August 26, 2013). "London's Heroes Comics named best comic store in Canada". Metro London. Archived from the original on 4 July 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
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