For 25 years I have been enriched by every inquisitive mind I have encountered on this journey and for that I humbly thank you, all of you. Throughout it all, I've been most fortunate to be surrounded by my family and the best staff anyone could have ever wished for – through thick and thin you supported Meltdown and invested in me, I will never be able to repay you but know that I am eternally grateful and forever in your debt.Īs I prepare to extinguish Sunset's neon know that there is a new path for me (more later) and I close Meltdown without any regret. Whether youre seeking bronze age issues of Suicide Squad, classic issues of Amazing Spider-Man, or the start of a new Image Comics series, Meltdown Comics is the place in Southern California. It has been my personal privilege to welcome so many incredibly talented minds through our doors giving them and their work a home in this great city of ours.Īnd what a wonderfully surreal run it's been… we've watched every fad, trend, and next big thing come and go while customers became celebrities, children blossomed to adults, geeks morphed into moguls, and fanboys scored Oscars. No business is easy, least of all one rooted in paper surrounded by brick and mortar, yet against all odds we survived just long enough to host, share, and celebrate some of the most creative and imaginative artists in the world. Meltdown Comics, a Los Angeles landmark, is shutting down Mark Frauenfelder 9:26 am Thu Last night I learned that one of my favorite things about Los Angeles Meltdown. Yet again we want to thank you for your years of dedication and patronage.Įverything single thing we achieved, we achieved because of you. If not, there are several other highly trusted shops we recommend you take your business to:Īlternate Universe (Located in Echo Park) Their owner Jago, (who happened to give Gaston his first job in comics at the age of 14), will honor our discounts, give free bag and board and adopt those pull customers that wish to transfer their subscriptions to them (contact via email). Mega City One is a wonderful shop located just 1.3 miles from us. As of tomorrow(3/21), we will no longer carry new weekly titles – but we still want to make sure you and your comic fix is taken care of. Unfortunately, due to several extenuating circumstances, the time has come to close down the retail side of Meltdown, and take the next change head on. And are recommending customers go elsewhere. Meltdown Comics, a much loved landmark in Los Angeles and the origin of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, will close its doors for the last time March 30. In a letter sent to customers last night, they say that they will stop selling new comic books every week. A few years ago, they diversified from selling comics and merchandise, into turning into a comedy venue, creating a studio for podcasts and building their own pop culture.
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