Hey everyone! So, life threw me a curveball (more like a whole pitching machine of curveballs, am I right?!). A few months back, I was stuck in a soul-crushing job that made mornings a personal battle. On top of that, as a single dad with primary custody of my amazing daughters, work kept me away from them WAY too much. It was a dark time, folks. I knew I had to make a change!

So I did! I took a leap of faith and quit. Now, I’m not gonna lie, it was scary. But then a lightbulb went off! I started selling pieces from my comic book collection (yeah, the stuff I usually hoard like a dragon guarding its gold!), and guess what? People LOVED it! Turns out, there’s a real demand in my town for all things comic-related. We have NOTHING like it here!

This sparked an idea, a dream! I used that seed money to start building… wait for it… MY OWN COMIC BOOK SHOP! Can you believe it?! It’s growing, it’s vibrant, and it’s everything I ever wanted. It’s a place where I can share my love for comics, connect with my community, and actually enjoy getting out of bed in the morning!

But, and here’s where I need to be honest…being a single dad to two incredible girls, plus managing a burgeoning business, plus tackling that pesky debt… well, let’s just say it’s a SUPERVILLAIN level challenge! The shop is growing, but it’s just not growing fast enough to comfortably support my family.

So, I’m putting myself out there. I’m reaching out to the amazing, generous community that shares my love for comics and all things awesome! If you’re in a position to help, any contribution, big or small, would be an absolute game-changer for me and my daughters. It would help us bridge the gap while the shop continues to flourish.

Think of it as supporting a real-life superhero origin story! You’d be helping a single dad turn his passion into a thriving business that brings joy to his community AND keeps his family fed. That’s pretty darn heroic, right?

Thanks for taking the time to read my story. Your support means the world! Every little bit helps me level up this comic shop and provide for my amazing daughters. Let’s make this dream a reality together! Excelsior!