Planet Comics

What Planet Comics does

Planet Comics is an independent, privately-held specialty retail business operating two physical storefronts in Upstate South Carolina (Greenville at 1635 Woodruff Rd and Anderson) alongside a Shopify-powered e-commerce store offering nationwide shipping and in-store pickup. The company sells comic books, manga, graphic novels, trading card games, Warhammer miniatures, board games, role-playing games, toys, model kits, and hobby supplies. Its customer base is composed of hobbyist personas — primarily comic collectors and enthusiasts, with secondary segments in manga readers, TCG players (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!), Warhammer hobbyists, and board/tabletop gamers.

The business generates revenue through two primary streams: one-time retail product sales across its diverse SKU catalog (single-issue comics priced $3.99–$6.99, manga volumes $10.99–$16.99, graphic novel collections up to $49.99, Warhammer starter sets around $144–$170, and variable-priced TCG singles), and recurring pull list subscriptions for weekly comic releases. Pricing is unit-based across nearly all categories, with free shipping offered on orders above $300. The company accepts a broad range of payment methods (Shop Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, major credit cards, Amazon Pay, Diners Club). Customer acquisition is driven by organic channels — SEO-optimized e-commerce category pages, a weekly email newsletter ("Planet Comics Insider"), and active social media on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

Underlying technology is a standard Shopify storefront with no proprietary AI, custom platform, or disclosed integrations; no API, SDK, or app is offered. The company employs approximately 11 people, operates without disclosed institutional investors, parent companies, or external funding, and appears to be founder- or family-owned. There are no disclosed patents, certifications, regulatory actions, M&A activity, or leadership changes in the available source material.

Name

Planet Comics

Legal name

Planet Comics Greenville

Website

https://planetcomics.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Planet Comics is an independent specialty retailer operating two South Carolina storefronts and a Shopify e-commerce site, selling comic books, manga, trading card games, Warhammer miniatures, board games, and hobby supplies to individual collectors and hobbyists nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Comic Book and Hobby Retail

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912), Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (459120)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro primary industry

Comic Books, Graphic Novels & Manga Retail (CRALAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Collectible Card Games (CCG/TCG) Retail (CRALAGAC), Hobby Games & Miniatures Retail (Tabletop RPGs, Wargaming) (CRALAFAH), Non-Sports Trading Cards Retail (TCG/Entertainment) (CRALAGAB), Comic Books & Graphic Novel Collectibles Retail (CRALAGAH), Gaming Collectibles, Merchandise & Toys Retail (CRACAFAI), Wargaming Miniatures (Tabletop Armies) (CRALAKAC)

Keywords

• Comic book retail
• Manga sales
• Trading card games
• Tabletop miniatures
• Hobby game store

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: One-time sales of comic books, manga, graphic novels, trading card game singles (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon), Warhammer miniatures and supplies, toys, models, board games, role-playing games, and posters. Revenue generated through individual product transactions at varying price points.
2. Subscription Services: Pull list subscription service for weekly comic book releases. Customers subscribe to ongoing series and receive weekly shipments or in-store pickup of new releases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Planet Comics is a specialty retail business that sells comic books, manga, graphic novels, trading card game singles (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!), Warhammer miniatures and hobby supplies, board games, role-playing games, toys, model kits, and posters. It operates through Shopify-powered e-commerce with nationwide shipping and two physical retail locations in Greenville and Anderson, South Carolina, including pull list subscriptions for weekly comic releases.

Product overview

Planet Comics is a retail comic book and hobby store offering a diverse portfolio of products centered around comics, manga, trading card games (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!), and tabletop gaming (Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, board games, role playing games). The store operates as an e-commerce platform powered by Shopify with physical retail locations in Greenville and Anderson, South Carolina. The core product lines include weekly new comic releases from major publishers (Marvel, DC, Image, BOOM!, Dark Horse, IDW), manga series, graphic novels, and hobby supplies including Warhammer miniatures, paints, and accessories. Additional offerings include action figures, model kits, posters, and subscription services for pull list management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comic Books Weekly new comic book releases from major publishers including Marvel, DC, Image, BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse, and IDW, along with independent and small press comics, graded comics, and comic book supplies. Sold weekly at $3.99-$6.99 per issue.
• Manga Japanese manga series including One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, Chainsaw Man, Naruto, Dragon Ball, Hunter X Hunter, and Beastars. Volumes priced $10.99-$16.99.
• Graphic Novels Trade paperbacks and graphic novel collections from DC, Marvel, Image, Dark Horse, and indie and small press publishers. Priced $24.99-$49.99.
• Magic: The Gathering Singles Individual Magic: The Gathering cards across all sets including Commander, Core Sets, Universes Beyond (Warhammer 40,000, Final Fantasy, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Doctor Who, Fallout), and specialty formats. Sold as singles with variable pricing based on rarity and condition.
• Pokemon Singles Individual Pokemon trading card singles including Japanese Pokemon singles sized at $5.99 Flat. Sold as singles with variable pricing based on rarity and condition.
• Warhammer 40,000 Warhammer 40,000 miniatures, starter sets, faction armies (Space Marines including Blood Angels, Dark Angels, Grey Knights, Salamanders, Space Wolves; Xenos including Necrons, Orks, Tyranids; Chaos forces; Imperial forces) and Citadel paints and accessories. Starter sets like 'Getting Started with Space Marines' priced at $170 (on sale for $144.50).
• Warhammer Age of Sigmar Warhammer Age of Sigmar miniatures and armies including Stormcast Eternals, Chaos factions, Aelves, Cities of Sigmar, and classic fantasy races.
• Trading Card Games (TCG) Trading card game products including Pokemon, Lorcana, and Yu-Gi-Oh! singles and sealed products.
• Board Games Board games and tabletop gaming products priced from $15.00 for dice sets to $49.99 for card game collections.
• Role Playing Games Role playing game products including Dungeons & Dragons rulebooks, accessories, and materials.
• Toys & Models Action figures, model kits (Transformers, Marvel Infinity Saga, model kits), and toys and plushies priced from $4.00 to $39.99.
• Posters Entertainment and pop culture posters including anime, manga, video game, and movie themed posters.
• Pull List Subscriptions Comic book subscription service allowing customers to subscribe to ongoing series and receive weekly new comic releases via in-store pickup or shipping. Subscription management handled at planetcomicsgreenville.com/pages/managecomics.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators1 record

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Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Card Kingdom: Premium MTG singles retailer and buyer with deep across-sets inventory and a strong online store. Directly comparable on the long-tail MTG singles business that is one of Planet Comics' core differentiators.
• Cool Stuff Inc. Long-running hobby retailer covering comics, TCG singles (MTG, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!), miniatures, and board games. Closely comparable multi-vertical hobby catalog and nationwide online shipping model.
• TCGplayer: Marketplace and pricing engine for TCG singles, especially MTG and Pokemon. A direct competitor for the singles segment of Planet Comics' business and an indirect competitor by setting market-clearing prices.
• Star City Games: Specialty retailer for Magic: The Gathering and other TCGs, with extensive singles inventory across formats and strong community/event infrastructure. Closely comparable in the MTG singles and TCG verticals of Planet Comics' catalog.
• Midtown Comics: Established multi-store comic retailer in NYC with strong online store carrying new releases, graphic novels, and manga. Comparable as a comics-forward retailer with both retail and nationwide shipping operations.
• Miniature Market: Large online retailer for board games, RPGs, and Warhammer/tabletop miniatures. Directly comparable on the Warhammer 40K/Age of Sigmar, board game, and RPG portions of Planet Comics' assortment.
• Tate's Comics: Independent comic and hobby store chain with a strong community/event orientation and broad TCG, miniature, and board game inventory. Comparable as a multi-vertical hobby retailer with similar product mix.
• Dave & Adam's Card World: One of the largest U.S. hobby retailers carrying comics, sports and non-sports cards, toys, and collectibles. Comparable as a multi-category hobby store with nationwide e-commerce reach and broad TCG singles inventory.
• Mile High Comics: Long-running comic book retailer with multiple stores and one of the largest new-release comic inventories online. Directly comparable on weekly new comics, back issues, and graded comics verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Barnes & Noble: National book retailer carrying graphic novels, manga, and hobby games. Overlaps with Planet Comics on graphic novels, manga, and select board games, but does not specialize in singles, Warhammer, or weekly comics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/planetcomics
• Facebookfacebook.com/planetcomicsandgames
• Instagraminstagram.com/planetcomicsandgames
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/planet-comics

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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