Kids accustomed to marveling at their favorite comics can now be the creators of their own superheroes at Loot Comic Shop in Brooklyn.
Founder
Joe Einhorn, the brainchild of this idea, wanted to form a space where
children could be introduced to the world of comics.
"We
were nostalgic for a time when you used to be able to go down the block
and buy a comic at the bodega for like a couple bucks," said Marisol
Reed, manager of Loot Comic Shop.
With a library of over 3,000
comics that can be either bought or borrowed, the Carroll Gardens shop
allows enthusiasts to gain inspiration by reading and creating their own
comic books.
Kids are able to borrow comics one at a time for
$30 a month or buy a comic for $5. By reading and reviewing or selling
their own comics -- in which they keep 90 percent of their sales -- the
kids can earn their own credit, hence the name Loot.
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