Mom & Pop Move Their Comic Shop

A project in Central Phoenix, AZ by Marsha and Alan Giroux
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Our 33-year-old family-owned comic store is forced to move locations after losing its lease. Help keep All About Comics in Phoenix!
Backers: 538
Average Pledge Per Backer: $69

Funded: $37,122 of $33,000
Dates: Feb 9th -> Mar 11th (30 days)
Project By: Marsha and Alan Giroux
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Latest News

Phoenix small businesses turn to crowdfunding to stay afloat

March 21st - via: ktar.com
PHOENIX, AZ - Crowdfunding not only can help launch a business, but it can help save a business, too. (Read More)

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March 20th - via: azcentral.com
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Thank you!

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the tremendous outpouring of love, generosity and support you have given us. We couldn't have done this without you and it means the world to us. We are going to give YOU the best NEW COMIC shop ever! We... (Read More)

New $35 Reward Tier including Limited-Edition Philip Tan T-Shirt!

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We've just announced a brand new $35 Reward Tier!  Here's what's included: -- A limited-edition Philip Tan Super Hero T-shirt! Specially designed by Comic Creator Philip Tan, exclusively for this All About Books and Comics Kickstarter Campaign!... (Read More)

Kickstarter Contributor Concert Ticket Giveaway!

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we're announcing a concert ticket giveaway via Stateside!  Contribute $150 or more to our Kickstarter campaign and you'll be automatically entered to win 2 tickets to 10 local shows! (Previous pledges of $150 or more will also be... (Read More)

Channel 12 News Story!

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Today, our Kickstarter campaign was featured on our local NBC-affiliate Channel 12 News.  Here's the... (Read More)

50% Funded + Bleeding Cool Special!

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Sunday! We're 50% funded -- thank you so much for getting us halfway there!   Also, our Kickstarter campaign is on Bleeding Cool today: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/02/15/mom-pop-move-comic-shop/ If we reach 60% of our goal by this Monday,... (Read More)

Kickstarter Contributor Sale & Additional FAQ

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter Contributor SaleIn honor of Valentine’s Day, we want to give back all the love we have received! For the rest of February (2/14 thru 2/28) we will give anyone who has contributed to our Kickstarter Campaign 10% OFF ANYTHING they... (Read More)

CBS News Reported on our Location Move and Kickstarter Campaign Tonight!

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 CBS 5 KPHO News broadcast live from All About Books & Comics in Phoenix tonight.  They aired this story about our unexpected move and our just-launched Kickstarter... (Read More)

Phoenix store turns to Kickstarter to help with unplanned move

February 11th - via: robot6.comicbookresources.com
Longtime Phoenix retailer All About Books & Comics is being forced to move after 15 years, and owners Alan and Marsha Giroux have gone to Kickstarter for help. (Read More)

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