Comic Book Jones Defeats the Evil Print Sales of the Comic Book Industry!

In a world of dwindling comic sales, heavy promotion of digital formats and constant book canceling, Comic Book Jones strives to come out on top using innovative methods to make it stand out as more than just a comic book shop. Comic Book Jones is located on Forest Ave. in Staten Island and is one of the few remaining comic book shops on the island. It is no wonder that Comic Book Jones was voted “Best Comic Book Store in NYC” by Dark House Comic readers and it couldn’t have been more deserved. When it opened four years ago, many were less than hopeful about its future but the storeowners, Socko and Tiger Jones, were fully prepared to go above and beyond the typical standard of a comic book store.

Upon entering, you will immediately feel the cozy atmosphere thanks to spacious lounge area and smell of freshly brewed, complimentary, coffee. The place is colorful and full of character, as are the employees. Although only a handful work of people work there, each one is just as knowledgeable and help as the other and stand out with their very nickname. "The problem with most comic book stores is that they don't care about their customer," Tiger Jones, co-owner of the store said. "We don't want to just stand behind a register waiting for sales. We want to create an environment that people feel comfortable to come hang out."

It looks like they accomplished their mission since at least twice a month, the store host special events from movie tailgate parties to band performances to trivia contests. This is when Comic Book Jones shines as something much more than a store, which is why it's been growing strong for four years thanks to positive word of mouth. “I’ve been coming here for years despite it being so far,” said Kevin Hooper. “There’s one closer to my house but this place is worth the trip. Such a great atmosphere.”

So while the comic book industry struggles to find ways to reinvent the medium, Comic Book Jones will continue to discover ways to reinvent the idea of a local comic book store.