6 Comics Subscription Box Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Comics Subscription Box

Are you a fan of comics? Do you love getting surprise packages in the mail? If so, then a comics subscription box business might be the perfect opportunity for you!

Here's how it works: customers sign up for a monthly subscription and receive a box filled with a curated selection of comics and related merchandise. You can offer different subscription options based on the type of comics your customers are interested in, such as superhero, indie, or manga.

One of the great things about this business idea is that it allows you to tap into a passionate and dedicated customer base. Comics fans are always on the lookout for new and exciting content, and a subscription box service gives them a regular dose of fresh material to enjoy.

In addition to curating the boxes, you'll also need to handle the logistics of packaging and shipping, as well as marketing and customer service. But with a little hard work and a lot of love for comics, you'll be able to build a loyal following and turn your business into a success.

So if you're a fan of comics and looking for a creative and rewarding business idea, consider starting a comics subscription box service. It's a great way to bring joy to fellow fans and build a business around your passion.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a comics subscription box:

1. Comic Crate ($24K/year)

Pam and Gene Farley, owners of Comic Crate, came up with the idea after seeing how comic books helped their kids learn to read and love reading. They realized that busy parents didn't have the time to visit a comic book store, so they created a subscription box where parents could choose the rating of the comics received, making it easier for kids to have access to appropriate and engaging content.

How much they make: $24K/year
How much did it cost to start: $100
Current team size: 0

How We Started A Curated Comic Subscription Box With $100

Comic Crate is a curated comic subscription box with a unique selling point where the buyer gets to choose the rating of their comics received, grown from a $100 startup to an average of $1,000 in revenue per month in just 18 months.

About

Pam started Comic Crate almost 6 years ago

Revenue

Pam grew the business to $2K/month

Costs

It cost Pam $100 to start the business

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