In my previous post, I failed to mention all the comic book stores and bookstores we visited on our trip. I went to two different comic book stores throughout the ABQ metro and one bookstore. I wanted to share what I purchased from the shops we went to.

Twin Suns Comic Books & Game Center

The first comic book store we stopped at was Twin Suns Comic Books and Game Center. Twin Suns was located directly north of downtown ABQ. When we walked in, I noticed their selection of single-issue comics. My mom bought my brother a Magic: the Gathering playmat with their logo on it for his birthday.

I purchased issues #1-4 of Moon Knight which Jed MacKay is writing. I like Jed MacKay a lot as I also like his run on Black Cat. Moon Knight has quickly become one of my favorite characters to read about in comics. I picked up issue #6 of Steve Orlando’s run of Scarlet Witch. I bought the trade of the first five issues. I like how Scarlet Witch is running her own witchy store with Darcy. I picked up Thunder Bolts issues #1, #3, and #4. I don’t know much about Thunder Bolts, but there is going to be a movie that’s set to release in 2025, so I want to be prepared. Finally, I picked up issues #1 – #4 of The High Republic. I plan on reading those comics next month for Star Wars month.

Bookworks Bookstore

The next place we went to was Bookworks, a local bookstore near Twin Suns. I ended up purchasing three books and a graphic novel. The first book I bought was The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. The Midnight Library focuses on Nora Seed who comes upon The Midnight Library, a library where you can view versions of your life based on decisions you make whether it be a change in career or dating someone new. The Midnight Library is highly rated on Goodreads and has been on my TBR for a long time. The second book I found was Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce. This is a romance book that combines theater and Dungeons & Dragons. It’s like this book was written for me. The third book I bought was How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin. This book focuses on a woman who receives her fortune from a fortune-teller. The fortune tells her that she will be murdered. No one believes her and eventually her fortune does come true. This woman’s niece comes to her estate and is determined to figure out who killed her. The final graphic novel I bought was Vampire the Masquerade The Complete Series. I’m a big fan of Vampire the Masquerade and I have been reading the comics off-and-on. When I saw this, I knew I needed to purchase it.

Astro-Zombies

The final comic book store we stopped at was Astro-Zombies. Astro-Zombies is located in Nob Hill which is considered the university district in ABQ. The outside of the building is cool because there are different art murals and the store itself is purple and green which helps it stand out. I thought Astro-Zombies had more graphic novels than single-issue comics which was a nice contrast to Twin Suns. I purchased two graphic novels. Daredevil The Man Without Fear by Frank Miller has been on my list to read forever, but I couldn’t find a physical copy anywhere. It’s a classic story in Daredevil’s comic run. The second graphic novel I found was Snotgirl Volume #2 by Bryan Lee O-Malley and Leslie Hung. I gave Snotgirl a second chance after buying the first trade paperback. I’m obsessed with Leslie’s art and I think the whole series is so pretty.

ABQ did not disappoint when it came to comics and books. I can’t wait to read everything that I purchased!