In the insular comic book world, comics shops serve as gathering places for comics fans with the shops gone, much of the social impact driving sales disappears. Peters direct market experience stretches back to 1978, when he worked part time at double action comics, staten islands first comic book store. Alan jim hanley was an american comic book artist, who selfpublished his work in the 1960s and 1970s. Now over two decades in the making, jim hanleys universe is a comic book store for comic book fans. The company was founded in 1989 by former marvel comics editorinchief jim shooter along with lawyer and businessman steven massarsky.
Most of the comic shops left know what they are doing. Since 1985, jim hanleys universe has been one of the best comic book stores. Local legend jhu comic books formerly known as jim hanleys universe has reached the end of its lease on the east 32nd street location. But many know it for its illustrious history under another name.
He also worked as a manager for jim hanleys universe from 1986 1994. They also have many collectibles, tshirts and accessories that many comic. New york, ny jim hanley s universe, a new york city based comic store, is pleased to announce its participation in the sixth annual free comic book day, taking place on saturday, may 5th, the day after the sonycolumbia release of spiderman 3. Jim hanleys universe is a name comic fans growing up in new york city will know well and now that legacy is in danger of going kaput. Jim hanleys universe new york, new york insider pages. But the store is hampered by its location and lack of space it really needs to add two floors. Jim hanleys universe ltd inc was founded in 1985, and is located at 299b new dorp ln in staten island. The store is stocked with everything from mainstream comics like dc and marvel to kids comics, international comics, manga, graphic novels, small press, indie comics and mini comics. The comics world is now split between many havenots and two very prominent havealls. Jhu comic books have been serving comic book fans in new york city since 20 and the owners worked at the legendary jim hanleys universe, which originated on staten island in 1985, before that. Some of the more seasoned comic collectors might recognize the store from the days when it was called jim hanleys universe, founded in 1985, by the eponymous store owner whose opinion on all. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine. Ron hill, owner of new york shop jim hanleys universe, told the guardian that publishers may abandon print altogether.
There used to be the comic book store, jim hanleys universe, that opened in 1985 in staten island. His publication alan hanleys comic book appeared between 1966 and 1972. Jim hanley s universe is a comic book shop in the new york area. Valiant comics is an american publisher of comic books and related media. From the publisher of the critically acclaimed mighty morphin power rangers comic series comes an original story set in the universe of the 2017 power rangers feature film. Bergen street comics is located on 470 bergen st 4. With locations in manhattan and staten island, we have catered to the needs of comic fans in the tristate area and the world over. Keith profeta added a new photo at jim hanleys universe. Jim hanleys universe celebrates free comic book day cbr. Aftershock is a graphic novel which serves as a followup to the 2017 movie, beginning only one week following its events, which are refered to as the encounter. Top 5 comic book shops in nyc page 2 of 2 untapped new. Jhu is the comic store in manhattan that everyone calls jim hanleys, even though it isnt. Jim hanley s universe check out the new new dorp store.
There used to be a lot of comic book stores on staten islandbut only one good one has survived the ups and downs of the industry. This emporium boasts aisles of comic books, graphic novels, manga, minicomics and more will require at least an hour of perusal for true fans. One of the jim hanleys universe locations in manhattan. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. In the process, he became known as one of the most innovative retailers in the business, making friends with likeminded people such as rory root in the bay area and joel pollack in the washington, dc area. In 1994, the company was sold to acclaim entertainment. The uk guardians asking whether the industry as we know it will survive the coronavirus pandemic, and they note that its hit marvel pretty hard too. Jim hanleys universe is a comic book shop in the new york area. Even though its a larger store, jim hanleys universe does a great job of catering to more alternative tastes, with a good selection of independent and international comics and art booksafter all, it respects the comic as an art in all its various forms. Krypton comics, midland beach, and hooked on comics, south beach its. Jim hanleys universe has been new yorks premier comic book retailer for over 20 years. Jhu comic books have been serving comic book fans in new york city since 20 and the owners worked at the legendary jim hanleys universe, which. Jim hanleys universe celebrates comic book all stars week.
Hanleys was a fan of 1940s funny animal and superhero comics, and many of his stories were pastiches on comics from this era, such as goodguy, the mitey buggers, the spook. We wanted customers to buy their comics from us, for. Jim hanleys universe, one of the most famous comic shops in the world, located opposite the empire state building. With four comic book stores on staten island alone jim hanleys universe, new dorp. But those in the know realize it the original store was founded on staten island. Jim hanleys universe shopping in midtown west, new york. Jim hanleys universe has operated for over 20 years as new yorks premier shop for comics and related collectibles. Yes, support your local comic store, take care of your pulls if you have them, but stop by jim hanleys universe on 33rd street and buy something. Jhu comic books is worldrenowned for its wellcurated selection of graphic novels, offering the best of the major publishers, and independent. Jim hanleys universe staten island location closed by.
Cumberbatch visits comic shop in full doctor strange suit brett white apr 4, 2016 doctor stranges benedict cumberbatch visited nycs jim hanleys universe and. We are offering a 25% discount on avengers 16 and all avengers books this week for our customer rewards program memberscome in, sign up and take. Jhu comic books is worldrenowned for its wellcurated selection of graphic novels, offering the best of the major publishers, and independent creators. Jim hanleys universe, new york 14dec12 i was in new york city at the start of the week on business and had enough time to stop in at jim hanleys universe a comic book store that focuses on comics. Bergen street gets points for interior, and the laserguided selection of good books. This page was last edited on 14 february 2016, at 19. Jhu comic books brands itself as the store where art and literature meet. This experience served him well for when he eventually opened his own shop.
Jim hanleys universe best place for comic books in new. Jhu comic books 481 3rd ave, new york, new york 10016 rated 4. After acclaim declared bankruptcy in 2004, the company was restarted as part of valiant entertainment by entrepreneurs dinesh. Although they did have to move across the street to a smaller store in the mid 90s to stay afloat, they could certainly use the extra space back. As the name implies, free comic book day is a single day when participating comic book shops across north america and around. Since 1985, jim hanleys universe has been one of the worlds best and most progressive comic book stores. Americas 10 greatest comic and graphic novel stores the. About us comics professional retailers organization.
Jhu comic books manhattan 481 3rd ave at the corner of 33rd, next to true value hardware new york, new york 212 2687088 store hours. Keith profeta is feeling nerdy at jim hanleys universe. Forbidden planet, my lcs, does a great job of retailing. New york city, comic books, marvel, dc, fantagraphics, drawn and quarterly, image comics, dark horse comics, idw. Equal weight is giving between new releases and a respectable stock of back issues, and, like the true aficionados that they are, they take great care to collect the full range of topshelf merchandise.
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