Have you ever wanted to own your own comic book store?
Have you thought, “If only I knew where to start” or “if only I had the money”?
Are you tired of making decisions in your life based on fear?
What if I told you I’m going to take the fear away. I’m going to give away a once-in-a-lifetime headstart.
I’m going to give away an entire comic book store.
We Are No Longer Accepting Applications
The Great Comic Shop GIveaway is closed to new applicants, but you can still follow along to find out what happens!
Sign up below and we’ll keep you up to date on the contest, the winner, and our future projects. Not everything we do is this dramatic – but everything we do is meant to bring hope to a weary world, to help lift limits and expand possibilities.
What’s Next?
The Great Comic Shop Giveaway was an incredible experience for me and so many other people. I set out to inspire people, to get people to challenge their limitations. And thousands of people did.
With the permission of the authors, I will print the best essays into this collection. I will also give you the full behind-the-scenes story of the giveaway, and help you challenge your limits to become the superhero you were meant to be.
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Comic Shop In A Box is a monthly subscription service that delivers hand-picked graphic novels to your door with extra surprises to capture the magic of exploring your local comic shop. Featuring:
- Must reads, cult classics, and underground hits from Marvel, DC, and indie graphic novels
- Bonus surprises like posters, stickers, and more
- Chances to win huge prizes like silver age comics, toys, and more.
Sign up today to win a free year’s subscription! That’s $240 worth of surprise graphic novels showing up at your doorstep, once a month for the next twelve months!
What Makes A Great Comic Book Store?
What makes a great comic book store? Tell me what you think, and I might give you my store.
You read that right.
I’m giving away a local comic shop. The inventory, the fixtures, the goodwill, the customer base, six years of history…and it can all be yours. Think Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Wait, Why?
Since 2013, Chimera’s Comics has brought its signature service, selection, and style to Oak Lawn. I recently faced the hard fact that I can no longer give it the attention it deserves, because I’m spread thin between my duties as an attorney, Chimera’s Comics La Grange location, and the new publishing branch of Chimera’s Comics.
There has been a comic book store in Oak Lawn since I was a baby. It’s where I grew up. But the store needs someone there who will love it and take care of it the way I can’t anymore.
I want someone who will love it, someone with passion and ideas and ambition to make this store amazing. Is that you?
How Does It Work?
All you have to do is apply. There will be a small application fee, and you will have no more than 500 words to answer one question:
What makes a great comic book store?
I will choose the best answer, and give that person a chance to live their dream.
This is not a raffle, not a drawing or a lottery. This is entirely merit-based and I will decide the winner in my sole and absolute discretion.
For complete terms and conditions, click here.
Limited Time Only – And Even More Limited Space
Applications are now open.
But you can’t wait to enter – the contest ends either February 28, 2019 OR when I receive 2,000 applications – whichever happens first.
Sign up below and I will email you the moment we start accepting application, so you can be one of the first to apply. Remember, time is limited and so are the number of spots – so you’ll want to apply ASAP.
This email list will be the first place I announce the contest is live, so you’ll have the best chance of getting in.
Tell Me About The Store
I’m giving away the Oak Lawn location of Chimera’s Comics. It’s approximately 1,500 square feet perfect for comics, gaming, toys and more.
We’ve been open in Oak Lawn for six years, in which time we’ve built up a loyal customer base including hundreds of customer contacts and nearly 1,000 Facebook page followers.
Frequently Asked Questions.
We’ve been getting some good questions and feedback about this competition.
Check out the official FAQ here.
Now is your chance to seize your destiny. Live your dream. No more “buts” or fears or “what ifs” or “if only.” I will remove the barrier to you and your dream. Are you brave enough to take it?
Keep moving forward,
Carmelo Chimera
Founder
Author, “Magnificent”
Editor and contributing author, “Cellar Door”
