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Comic Asylum sells various toys, games, manga and more.
In addition to other collectibles, Comic Asylum sells new and back-issue comic books.
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Lifelong love leads to success for Comic Asylum owner Mark Hay said he’s been a comic book fan ever since his dad brought home a bag full of superhero comics when he was a kid.
worked on projects such as “Star Wars” and “The Punisher” and agreed to let Hay sell his art. He now represents 70 comic book artists on his website www.splashpageart.com. Long story short Before opening Comic Asylum, Hay worked in human resources at an insurance company but wasn’t ful lled. “Mediating disputes all the time is not some- thing that is a lot of fun,” Hay said. In addition to comics, Hay’s store sells collect- ible toys; board games; books; manga; back issues; and hosts card game tournaments. “Owning a comic book shop has kept me up to date on comic book artists,” Hay said.
Comic Asylum owner Mark Hay opened the shop in 2004.
Hay said he doesn’t read many superhero comics anymore, but he now owns and operates Comic Asylum in Richardson. “My dad ... brought a du e bag full of comics for me,” Hays said. “That was pretty much all I needed at that point.” The backstory Before opening the store in 2004, Hay had purchased original work from comic artists he admired and decided to become a dealer, joining several collector email groups. Eventually, he began selling at a convention, where Hay met artist Tim Bradstreet, who has
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