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Image comics urging publishers to take hit from coronavirus. Forbidden planet nyc has been one of the worlds most acclaimed sellers of comics, graphic novels, toys and other collectibles since 1981. Amid coronavirus shutdowns, comic book shops get creative. The direct market is the dominant distribution and retail network for american comic books. Comic book stores can still sell other merchandise, thom dunn 12. The books we are most looking to buy are comics with a.
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