Local Comics Store Spotlight: Zeus Comics and Collectibles
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Zeus Comics and Collectibles
Zeus Comics and Collectibles has attracted the eyes of its community and fans through more than its well-maintained storefront and welcoming staff; it also supports a variety of videos on YouTube. Neal says the store's comedy series "The Variants" was a "real standout". That series allowed the staff at Zeus to reach thousands of viewers on a regular basis, offering them both laughs and some insight into comics culture. What would have been impossible purely behind a counter was accomplished through innovation, some clever scripting, and hard work with a camera.
Even though "The Variants" has come to an end, the store continues to support a wide array of multi-media efforts. The popularity of their first show led to new opportunities with the local CW affiliate in Dallas: CW33. They currently support weekly recaps of the many CW shows about DC Comics characters, as well as Riverdale, and are preparing to launch a new show titled "How to Train Like a Superhero". These shows help make the community surrounding Zeus more aware of the availability of comics and provides a regular dose of entertainment.
Community involvement doesn't begin or end with a video camera for this store though. Neal is proud of several current programs the store supports, including LGBTQ mixers. The store is currently preparing a new program, a comic book workshop that will help teach young readers how to read and make comics. This workshop will debut when the North Texas Girl Scouts visit the store in a few months to earn their own "Comic Book Badge" for participating.
Looking at the variety of programs sponsored by the shop, it's easy to see how Zeus has helped to grow interest in comics far beyond what most people might expect. They've gained an audience as wide as Dallas, Texas and encourage people from all backgrounds to come check out comics. Neal says this growth and diversity can all be brought back to a single principle. "I'm proud of our customer service compared to my competitors but when you really drill down it's about being active." For Neal a smile, good advice, and a well-maintained store is the start of a great comics shop experience, but it's not everything. Finding new opportunities and continuing to do more is what makes it stick.
That forward-looking mentality and everything accomplished by the staff at Zeus Comics and Collectibles is because they have been active. It would have been easy for Neal to rest on his laurels after winning the most prestigious award in his field in 2006, but the past decade has been filled with innovation and experiments. Video, mixers, and workshops have made Zeus an indispensable part of their community and a beloved fixture in Dallas. The way you overcome stereotypes is by creating an even more attractive idea, and that's something Zeus Comics and Collectibles does every day of the week.
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Zeus Comics and Collectibles (Store Info and Photos)
Store Info
Name: Zeus Comics and Collectibles
Address: 1334 Inwood Road
Dallas, TX 75247
Phone: (214) 219-8697
Website: Zeus Comics and Collectibles
Twitter: Zeus Comics and Collectibles
Facebook: Zeus Comics and Collectibles
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