NEW COMICS ARE IN-STORE TODAY!

Heroes received the first shipment of NEW COMICS since March 25 today, Wednesday, May 20.

With careful consideration for the continued safety of our customers, as well as our staff, we will be open to the public on Wednesday, May 20 from 1pm-9pm with the following guidelines:

• We will limit the number of people allowed in the store to NO MORE THAN 3 people at a time.
  Until further notice we are limiting access inside the store. We will provide access to NEW product on racks located just inside the front door and the counter, but we will discourage browsing the racks until further notice. If you would like us to check the rack for a previous issue or trade, we are happy to do that for you! We do this to limit your exposure as well as our own during this opening period.
   
• We ask that customers limit their time in our store for now.
  There will be plenty of time for browsing and visiting with one another once restrictions have been lifted and circumstances have improved. For now, in an effort to prevent customer wait-times and attend to as many customers as possible in a timely manner, we ask that you make your visit as brief as possible. 
   
• Everyone (including staff) will be required to wear a mask while shopping or working inside of our store.
  If you do not have a mask, one can be provided to you. 
  
  (We understand that some people do not want to wear a mask and, while we understand that is your personal preference, you will not be permitted in our store without a mask. We appreciate your patience, understanding and consideration for everyone’s safety at this time. If you do not want to wear a mask, or if you would prefer not to come inside the store until circumstances have improved, we are happy to arrange shipping for books.)  
   
• We request that all customers utilize the provided hand sanitizer upon entering the store.  
   
• Observe social distancing inside the store.
  Please be courteous to your fellow customers and allow for at least six feet of distance between yourself and others. We’re all in this together and showing each other respect will go a long way!!  
   
• During this time we ask customers to be mindful of how much they handle books and other product.
  While we will be sanitizing all surfaces and high-contact areas as frequently as possible, we cannot sanitize comic books without causing damage. We ask that customers please be mindful of items as they handle them, and wash their hands or use hand sanitizer after contact. 
   
• We will be sanitizing and washing our hands after every transaction and as often as possible.  
  If at all possible, we would prefer that customers pay with a credit or debit card at this time. We will still accept cash transactions, but cards are easier for everyone to sanitize at this time. If we do have a cash transaction we will be washing our hands thoroughly afterwards.
   
• We ask anyone who feels unwell to please stay at home (this includes our staff).  
   
• We have installed a new Point-Of-Sale system. (Thanks Elias!)
  Check-out may take a little longer as we acclimate to this new system, and we appreciate your patience! Once we have the hang of things, it should be easier to update your reserve list and keep track of what we have in stock! We also have the ability to invoices Reserve Customers who would like to pay for their books in advance and either pick up curb-side or have their subscription shipped (shipping fees will apply).
   
• Our hours may be different until further notice.
  Until things are TRULY BACK TO NORMAL, our store hours may be affected.
  We will be open to the public TODAY, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 from 1pm-9pm.
  Our hours going forward will be as follows until further notice:
  Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Saturday: 10am-6pm
  Wednesday: 10am-9pm (tentatively)
  Sunday 1pm-6pm
   
• We will keep you posted to any changes to our guidelines as they happen.
  Please follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) or sign up for our Newsletter for regular updates! Please feel free to call us at 704-375-7462 or email us at [email protected] with any questions!

DOING OUR BEST:

We care about the well-being of ALL of our customers and staff and are doing everything in our power to keep everyone safe and healthy during this time.
The following precautions are being taken by our staff:

1. All employees will wear a mask while working inside our store.
2. We are disinfecting surfaces several times an hour with antibacterial wipes and sprays.
3. We have hand sanitizer on-hand and our employees will sanitize and wash their hands as frequently as possible with hot water and antibacterial soap.
4. Any staff member who has a cough, sniffle, temperature, or is feeling generally unwell, will stay home and avoid contact with others.
5. We are reviewing CDC recommendations daily and will adjust any procedures as necessary.

RESERVE ORDERS:

We will continue to order enough product to cover our subscribers and any customer requests made in advance. If we are sold-out of a title you are looking for, we may be able to reorder those items. Please let us know if you are missing a title you wanted to pick up. If you are aware of a title that will be coming out over the next several weeks/months that you would like to reserve, we ask that you please request those items in advance if possible so that we might have the best opportunity to fulfill your want-list.

Again, we are adjusting to our new Point-Of-Sale system at this time. If you are a Reserve Customer, please make sure we have your current contact information. If you are a Reserve Customer, and you have not heard from us over the past month, please call or send us an email to ensure we have your current information on file! ([email protected])

With our new Point of Sale System, we will also be adjusting our Reserve Bag qualifications and options.
Reserve Customers will now have the option to be invoiced for their reserve bag and can pay for books via invoice. Existing Reserve Customers should receive an email about this option. Please email [email protected] with you have questions! 

We hope you are all doing well, and are being kind to one another!
We look forward to seeing you all again very soon!

– Your Friends at HEROES AREN’T HARD TO FIND 

We can still ship items to you at this time. You can request items and arrange shipping with an email to [email protected]

SHIPPING INFORMATION:

We are happy to SHIP items to anyone who would like make those arrangements at this time.
We will need you to help us organize the following:

1. Please call our store at 704-375-7462 between the hours of 10am-6pm, or email us at [email protected] with a list of books you would like us to ship to you.
   You can find the last 5 weeks of New Releases on our website here: http://www.heroesonline.com/new-releases/, if you need recommendations!
2. Shipping costs based on weight.
3. If you would like to order comic-collecting supplies (ie: Comic Boxes, Bags, Boards, etc) to have shipped, we can do that too!
   Supplies are subject to shipping freight. You can find our supply options listed here:
   http://www.heroesonline.com/supplies/
4. We will invoice your email order to process credit card payment and shipping.
5. If you would prefer to make payment via PayPal, we can arrange that as well. Please call or email for details.
6. Please make sure that we have your complete and correct shipping address.

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We have so much #Batman in stock it’s hard to know what to show you!! Let us know which Batman collections or single issues you’re looking for!!! Email us at: [email protected] . . #underthewatertower #readmorecomics #BatmanTalesOfTheDemon @thenealadams #rasalghul #batmanblackandwhite #batmanga #jirokuwata

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Heroes has hundreds of DC Showcase, Marvel Essentials, Omnibuses and compilation volumes! Let us know if you see something you need! Call us between 10am-6pm or email us at [email protected] #underthewatertower #readmorecomics #shoplocal #dccomics #marvelcomics

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CURB-SIDE PICK-UP & SHIPPING

We are incredibly appreciative of our THOUSANDS of loyal weekly Reserve Customers who have made our jobs so incredibly rewarding over the past 40 years!
We want to make sure that those of you who would like to continue to pick up your subscriptions during this time have multiple options for doing so! 

We understand that, right now, even the simplest of tasks can seem daunting. We are here to assist our loyal customers, and comic-book lovers everywhere, as much as possible!
For the time being, Heroes is offering Curb-Side Pickup and Shipping Options for anyone who would like to make these arrangements in advance! Please see the following for more information:

ART BY STEVE MANNION

CURB-SIDE PICK-UP:

1. Please call our store at 704-375-7462, or email us at [email protected] with a list of books you would like us to package up for you.
   You can find the past 5 weeks of New Releases on our website here: http://www.heroesonline.com/new-releases/
2. You can also arrange to pick up comic-collecting supplies (ie: Comic Boxes, Bags, Boards, etc) with Curb-Side Pick-Up! You can find our supply options listed here: http://www.heroesonline.com/supplies/
3. We will total up your order ahead of time (+ tax) and you can pay the total by cash or card when you arrive. 
   If you would prefer to fill out a Credit Card Authorization Form in advance, you can either email the completed form back to [email protected], or bring it with you when you stop by. 
4. FOR PICK-UP, there is a gray gravel driveway along the side of our building. Please pull into this driveway and call us when you have arrived. We will bring your books to your car in a clean Heroes bag and hand them off to you.

SHIPPING:

During this time we are happy to SHIP items to anyone who would prefer to make those arrangements in advance.
We will need you to help us organize the following:

1. Please call our store at 704-375-7462, or email us at [email protected] with a list of books you would like us to package up for you.
   You can find the past 5 weeks of New Releases on our website here: http://www.heroesonline.com/new-releases/
2. If you would like to order comic-collecting supplies (ie: Comic Boxes, Bags, Boards, etc) to have shipped, we can do that too! In order to SHIP supplies, comic storage boxes MUST be ordered in bundles of at LEAST 10. Bags and boards can be ordered in any quantity. Supplies are subject to shipping freight and do not qualify for free shipping. You can find our supply options listed here: http://www.heroesonline.com/supplies/
3. Orders of $50.00 or more SHIP FOR FREE (excludes supply orders).
4. Orders under $50.00 ship for a flat $5.00 fee.
5. We will need a Credit Card in order to process payment and shipping. You can download a Credit Card Authorization Form here.
6. If you would prefer to make payment via PayPal, we can arrange that as well. Please call or email for details.
7. Please make sure that we have your complete and correct shipping address.
8. We will fulfill and ship requests as quickly, safely and efficiently as possible. We appreciate your patience while we prepare orders.

RESERVE LIST/SUBSCRIPTION:

If you would like to set up a weekly subscription with us at this time, you may do so by completing a Reserve Form!
We will pull any titles that you request whenever they are published, be it weekly, monthly, etc. We ask that you collect your subscription at least once a month, and you can cancel your subscription at any time. You can also arrange to have your subscription shipped.
If you have at least ten titles on your subscription you will qualify for our 10% subscriber discount!

The list of titles on our reserve form is a generic listing of titles that are available in our store. It in no way reflects ALL the titles that we stock, or those that we can order. If a title you would like to subscribe to is not on the list, please send an email and let us know which titles you would like to add! Subscriptions can be altered at any time, just send an email or call our shop! 

DOING OUR BEST:

We care about the well-being of ALL of our customers and staff, and we are doing everything in our power to keep everyone safe and healthy during this time.
We plan to remain open regular business hours, unless instructed otherwise, with the following precautions being taken by our staff:

1. We are disinfecting surfaces several times an hour with antibacterial wipes and sprays, focusing on particularly high-contact areas such as: counter-tops, door knobs, credit-card machines, telephones and shelving facades.
2. We have hand sanitizer on-hand and our employees sanitize their hands after every transaction. We will be washing our hands as frequently as possible with hot water and antibacterial soap.
3. Any staff member who has a cough, sniffle, temperature, or is feeling generally unwell, will stay home and avoid contact with others.
4. We are reviewing CDC recommendations daily and will adjust any procedures as necessary.

**During this time the amount of product we order for stock may need to be adjusted to meet demand.**
We will continue to order enough product to cover our subscribers and any requests made in advance. If we are out of a title you were looking for, we may be able to order those items. Please let us know if you are missing a title you wanted to pick up. If you are aware of a title that will be coming out over the next several weeks/months that you would like to reserve, we ask that you please request those items in advance if possible so that we might have the best opportunity to fulfill your want-list.
Previews orders are also an excellent way to let us know what upcoming titles you would like to purchase in the months to come.

We hope you are all staying well, and taking care of yourselves. Please be kind to one another. Look after each other, your family, friends and neighbors. We will get through this, and we look forward to seeing you all again VERY SOON!

– Your Friends at HEROES AREN’T HARD TO FIND

Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find Exclusive
BITTER ROOT #6 Chris Brunner
“Do The Right Thing” *2ND PRINT* Variant!

The incredible Chris Brunner variant cover homage of Spike Lee’s “Do The Right Thing” on BITTER ROOT #6 was such a hit with the fans that it SOLD OUT before many even knew it existed!

Heroes has teamed with the BITTER ROOT Creative Team: Sanford Greene, Chuck Brown and David Walker, along with cover artist Chris Brunner with colors by Rico Renzi and Image Comics to bring you this Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find EXCLUSIVE 2ND PRINT VARIANT!

The Current Issue of PREVIEWS is available in our store! Pick up a copy today!

A HEROES “PREVIEWS-REVIEW”
with SETH, March 14 & 16!

Are you a new reserve customer curious about some of the events and storylines coming to your favorite comics this summer?
Would you like to have a three month head start in seeing what you might want to buy before it sells out? 

Are you a longtime customer interested in seeing behind the scenes of how Heroes orders new comics?

Next week we aim to answer those questions and many more as we dive into the catalog of PREVIEWS!
Join Heroes’ Operations Manager Seth Peagler on Thursday, March 14th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. or on Saturday, March 16 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. around the beautiful showcases in the back of our store for a fun discussion about what’s coming up over the next few months.

These are two free opportunities to learn how to make sure you get the comics you really want, and designed to work around your busy schedules.
You never know, we might even talk about the upcoming HeroesCon and some of the fun things we have planned for this year!

Heroes welcomes Comic-Book Publishers
VALIANT
Wednesday, February 20: 1PM-3PM

Come celebrate the Valiant’s action-packed comic INCURSION #1 and get a SUPER TOP SECRET look at upcoming comic books from Valiant Entertainment!
Or get your portfolio reviewed by a pro?! Senior Editorial Director Robert Meyers, Sales & Social Media Manager Emily Hecht, and Sales & Live Events Manager Julia Walchuk will be at Heroes to offer their insight and advice!!
This is sure to be a fun and insightful look at the world of comics, so don’t miss it!

KARLA’S PICK :: HE-MAN: THE ETERNITY WAR #7: Yeah, yeah, yeah…I know, BIG SURPRISE! My pick for the week is He-Man: The Eternity War #7. That’s almost like me saying, “Hey guys, you know what I REALLY like? BREATHING!! Breathing is AWESOME!!” All obviousness aside, however, I AM picking this issue for a reason other than my true and undying love of all things Masters of the Universe. Issue #7 picks up with a new creative team. Rob David and Dan Abnett take the story-crafting reigns for this arc while Edgar Salazar’s pencils bring a slightly edgier look to the Masters. The changes in artistic style are bold, but not detrimental as the story picks up with Skeletor, She-Ra and Skeletor’s minions trying to find a way to best Hordak now that Evil-Lyn has betrayed them. The story is solid and offers more insight into the current incarnation of Skeletor! There’s also some good moments with Shadow Weaver which made me happy! (I want more Princess of Power characters in my Master’s of the Universe!) The cover by Jonboy Meyers is also worth mentioning because, if you look closely, you can see twisted versions of classic She-Ra characters Madame Razz, Kowl and Glimmer in the mix!

RICO’S PICK :: THE NAO OF BROWN: Glyn Dillon has had quite a career in and out of comics, from being part of the gang of cartoonists who created the fantastic UK magazine Deadline (where he worked on Tank Girl among other things) to various storyboarding gigs for film and television (including Gorillaz) and a bit of work on some early Vertigo comics (Shade the Changing Man, Egypt, & Sandman). But forget about all that. In The Nao of Brown Dillon has created something on his own, rich characters, new worlds (at least 4 in this story that overlap and intertwine). This book contains breath-taking art and story in a beautiful package. I’ll stop before this turns into a full blown book review, this is my favorite book of the year, it’s amazing, you should get it.

There is a great interview between Glyn Dillon and Paul Gravett here if you’d like to read a bit more and see 2 exclusive pages.

JUSTIN’S PICK :: V FOR VENDETTA BOOK AND MASK SET: Just in time for Halloween, you too can don the mask of everyone’s favorite anarchist dandy (just don’t wear it into the gas station). And to sweeten the deal, you get a copy of Alan Moore and David Lloyd’s masterful tale of poetic terrorism in totalitarian Britain. If you’ve only seen the film adaptation, you’re doing yourself a great disservice; V is truly one of Moore’s greatest accomplishments.

ANDY’S PICK :: V FOR VENDETTA BOOK AND MASK SET: Need a Halloween costume? Need to read one of the best graphic novels ever written (you heard me–EVER!!)?  Well then, look no further and do all your shopping with a single gift set. Vertigo is offering said gift set that includes V for Vendetta the graphic masterpiece written by Alan Moore and gorgeously drawn by David Lloyd along with a beautifully rendered Guy Fawkes mask just like the one worn by Vendetta’s main character V as he attempts to save a future Britain from itself.  Explosives sold separately. The time (to buy) is October 3rd. This is the voice of FATE. Heroesonline prevails!

Seth’s Pick :: Everything Together GN: If  you’ve ever seen a copy of the excellent anthology Kramer’s Ergot in the store, you have editor Sammy Harkham to thank for it. Not only is he adept at bringing together some of today’s greatest cartoonists for that book, but he’s a fine cartoonist in his own right.  Everything Together collects all of Harkham’s short stories, including must-reads like Poor Sailor and Somersaulting.  There are also bits of satire and musings on Jewish mysticism alongside Harkham’s observations of his life as a cartoonist. I picked this one up when it debuted at the Small Press Expo a few weeks ago, and it definitely warrants a look from you this week.  It’s a fine example of strong storytelling all around.