AIPT Comics Podcast: Final Boss Comics talks growth, community, and what sells

May 3, 2026

On this week’s AIPT Comics Podcast, we’re talking to the team behind Final Boss Comics, a shop that’s been quietly building something special for nearly two decades.

Owner Floyd and manager Griffin join us to talk about their upcoming expansion into a second-floor space, how they’ve turned their shop into a true community hub, and what it actually takes to run a successful comic store in 2026.

We get into what’s selling right now, why creator-focused recommendations still matter, how events and book clubs keep readers engaged, and why they’ve chosen to prioritize in-person connection over chasing online sales.

If you’ve ever wondered what makes a comic shop work, or why some continue to grow while others struggle, this is a great conversation to dig into.

You can stream the AIPT Comics podcast below or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

AIPT Comics Top Books of the Week:

Dave:

1. Red Roots #1 (Lorenzo De Felici)
2. Uncanny X-Men #27 (Gail Simone, Luciano Vecchio)

Chris:​​

1. Is Ted OK? #3 (Dave Chisholm)
2. Wrestle Heist #5 (Kyle Starks, Vladimir Popov)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Chris: Is Ted OK? #3 (Dave Chisholm)

Dave: Swamp Thing 1989 #1 (Rick Veitch, Michael Zulli)

In our Judging by the Cover segment, Dave picks Bill Sienkiewicz’s Daredevil #2, and Chris picks Tales of the Green Lantern Corps: Guy Gardner #1 by David Aja. Check them out below.

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