Move over, Eisner Awards! Raleigh, North Carolina’s Capitol Comics is the winner of the Summer 2026 Image Select Retailer Award.
“We are beyond ecstatic, and absolutely honored to receive this recognition from Image Comics,” said the Capitol Comics team in a joint statement, via press release. “We have enjoyed servicing our comic community in Raleigh and greater North Carolina for the past Forty years, and look forward to many more. To our local community of regular and new customers; our online communities on Facebook, Instagram, and Whatnot; and our customers, friends, show vendors, and fellow shop owners; thank YOU for the support and the camaraderie you give us in this industry. We look forward to new firsts for our company yet-to-come next year, and to continuing to support Image Comics, a true ‘House of Ideas,’ and a launchpad for so many wonderful literary and artistic creations.”
Presented by Image to stand-out comic book stores based on fan nominations, the award is granted based on, per Image:
- exemplary customer service
- thoughtful and exciting hand-selling recommendations
- efforts fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
- easy-to-browse shelving
- attractive and innovative displays
- forward-thinking customer marketing and out-of-box consumer outreach
- community engagement
- robust inventory of & support for Image Comics and other creator-owned/indie comics
As an appreciation, Capitol Comics will get a commemorative medallion, a spotlight Q&A in Image Comics, an exclusive variant with the store logo, and the chance to kill Spawn. Just kidding about that last one.
Congrats to Capitol Comics!
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