Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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It's time for the 2025 Retailer Roundtable with Django & Jeff of The Comics Place and Aaron of Now Or Never Comics!
I assembled this crack team of comic shop owners to discuss how business is in 2025.
We talk about everything from new comics and back issues, Marvel & DC dropping the ball as well as the big wins, Mark Spears, Bad Idea, Jim Lee, Diamond distribution shake up, tariffs, Daniel Warren Johnson, Kickstarter, Indie books and SO MUCH MORE!

Check out @DirectEditionPodcast !

You can find these shops here:
Comics Place - thecomicsplace.com

Now Or Never - nowornevercomics.com

Podcast Episode Django References in the chat - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loyalty-appreciation-and-the-top-5-most-pulled-of-2023/id1720576740?i=1000641474015

Time Stamps:
How Are Your Shops Doing in 2025? youtu.be/UrzdkJWx4Us?t=196
Surprise books so far this year? youtu.be/UrzdkJWx4Us?t=503
Rise In Indie Books youtu.be/UrzdkJWx4Us?t=730
Dynamite/Mark Spears youtu.be/UrzdkJWx4Us?t=1097
Bad Idea / Speculators youtu.be/UrzdkJWx4Us?t=1361
Back Issues youtu.be/UrzdkJWx4Us?t=2091
Diamond distribution shakeup - youtu.be/UrzdkJWx4Us?t=2238
Tariffs youtu.be/UrzdkJWx4Us?t=2873
Data On Comic Store Loyalty youtu.be/UrzdkJWx4Us?t=3589
The Big 2 DC & Marvel youtu.be/UrzdkJWx4Us?t=3802
Power Of Comic Movies/TV/Video Games youtu.be/UrzdkJWx4Us?t=4110
Lee & Liefeld youtu.be/UrzdkJWx4Us?t=4484
VARIANTS youtu.be/UrzdkJWx4Us?t=4872
A Change You'd Like To See youtu.be/UrzdkJWx4Us?t=5084
Kickstarter & crowd funded comics youtu.be/UrzdkJWx4Us?t=5951
Comic Recommendations youtu.be/UrzdkJWx4Us?t=6373


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-2024 Retailer Roundtable youtu.be/u6bkVZf905o
-Portland Comic Shops youtu.be/VPmRwf24GfA
-Canada Comic Shop Tour youtu.be/ivn6FjphFQg

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Direct Edition Podcast:
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Check out my audio podcast @directeditionpodcast and subscribe on your favorite streaming platform here - https://linktr.ee/DirectEdition

In addition to the West Coast Davengers YouTube channel, I host the "Direct Edition" podcast, a show about nothing... and everything. Streaming on all major platforms, new episodes come out weekly and cover diverse topics ranging from mental health to music, movies, comics, and more, often featuring special guests.

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About West Coast Davengers
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I'm Dave, the creator of West Coast Davengers. As one of the Pacific Northwest’s top comic book experts, I host weekly live streams and comic sales on my YouTube channel alongside long and short form comic-industry content on both my YouTube channel and across various social media pages. You can also join me on my "Direct Edition" podcast or attend our annual DavengerCon charity events supporting mental health, arts, and more.

Buying and Selling Comics
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I also specialize in buying and selling comics. With a massive selection of professionally-graded and loose issues, rare memorabilia, and high-value pieces with certificates of authenticity, I offer something for every comic enthusiast. If you’re looking to sell your comic collection, I’m Tacoma’s #1 trusted comic buyer, offering top dollar for collections all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Comics are for everyone!

The Comics Place, established in 1982, is Bellingham's premier comic book store, offering a vast selection of new comics, graphic novels, back issues, board games, and collectibles. It serves as a hub for comic enthusiasts in Northern Washington. The store provides services like subscriptions, preorders, and delivery, ensuring fans never miss out on their favorite titles. With its knowledgeable and friendly staff, The Comics Place continues to be a beloved destination for both casual readers and dedicated collectors

Now Or Never Comics, established in December 2018, is a prominent comic book store located in San Diego's East Village. Situated less than a mile from the convention center, it's the closest comic shop to San Diego Comic-Con. The store offers a vast selection of new comics, back issues, graphic novels, vintage toys, and video games.