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Downtown Frederick's Only Comic Shop

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We’re here for you!

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We have our web store up and running!

Currently we have more than 6,000 items listed and are adding more each day. Since this was a spur of the moment decision, there will be some bumps in the road, but we promise that the experience will improve as we go along.

Pictures will be added as we go along.

If you have questions about any particular item, please either email us at [email protected] or call us at 301-304-2407.

While the website gives the option for pick-up, that is not the case and will be updated soon. Unfortunately, pick up does violate the governor’s order, so that is not an option. If you do show up at the door, we cannot and will not open the door for you. We apologize for that, but we all must adhere to the governor’s order.  All items will be delivered to your house.

In order to see the store and what is available, click the link below. Let us know what you think and which improvements you suggest.

We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your continued support.

Here is the link to the store

https://brainstorm-comics-gaming.square.site/

New Policies in Effect

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With the continual spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Brainstorm Comics and Gaming is continually evaluating and re-evaluating how to handle the situation. Our chief priority is to keep our employees and you, our customers, as safe as possible. We are looking for suggestions as to what would make you feel safer as well as rolling out our own in the meantime.

First, we are canceling our roleplaying sessions until further notice. Due to the close proximity our RPG participants, we felt this was a needed measure to be taken. We are still considering our options for both Warhammer and Magic. If we do hold Magic drafts, there will be several requirements. One, it will be capped at 8 players. Two, all players will be required to wash their hands and use hand sanitizer prior to drafting. Third, after the draft portion, there will only be two players at a table, not our customary four. Again, we have not made a final determination regarding Magic, but if we do, those will be requirements. For Warhammer, again, we are considering similar measures. If there are other ideas, please let us know. More than likely, they will be canceled as well, but we are open to ideas that balance safety and fun.

We are taking under consideration the possibility of shortened hours. For now, we are operating at our normal hours, however.

To work within the context of suggested social distancing, we are limiting the number of people allowed within the store at a single time at 5. If you are asked to wait outside to keep to this number, we ask you to please be considerate and understanding of the reasoning. So this does not become an issue, we are offering two services. One, curbside delivery, now available at both stores. In order to take advantage of this service, either call the Frederick store at 301-360-5843 or the Walkersville store at 301-304-2407 to place your order. Then, simply come to the location you called and call once more, letting us know you are outside for your pick-up. We will bring an iPad outside to run your card. The tablet will be disinfected after each and every use. Feel free to call us to check on the availability of a new release or game.

The other new service is John will personally deliver your items to your house. Deliveries will be made to those who live within a 15 mile radius of either of our stores. To limit how much cash is on John during these deliveries, only credit cards will be accepted.

We want to incentivize you to use these services, so we are offering 10% off all of our products. For comic book subscribers, we are offering you an additional 5% for a total of 25% off comic books and graphic novels. Please make use of either one of them for the safety of yourself and those around you. These discounts cannot be stacked with the existing sale.

At Brainstorm Comics and Gaming, we pride ourselves on the community that we have fostered in the Frederick area for the last 35 years. It is through that community spirit and relationships that we know we can and will weather whatever comes from this unprecedented set of circumstances.

Please message us on Facebook or Instagram, email us at [email protected] or call us at the numbers listed above with any additional suggestions you have for how we can maintain some sort of normalcy while also providing safety for all.

Thank you.

Store Hours

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Here are our store hours for each location.

FREDERICK

Monday 11 am to 8 pm
Tuesday 11 am to 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am to 8 pm
Thursday 11 am to 8 pm
Friday 11 am to 8 pm
Saturday 10 am to 8 pm
Sunday 11 am to 7 pm

WALKERSVILLE

Monday 5 pm to 8:30 pm
Tuesday 11 am to 8:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am to 8:30 pm
Thursday 11 am to 8:30 pm
Friday 11 am to 10 pm
Saturday 11 am to 8 pm
Sunday 11 am to 7 pm

Happy Thanksgiving

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Here at Brainstorm Comics and Gaming, we have much to be thankful for. We are fortunate to have a great staff that helps us further our reputation as a very friendly and helpful hobby store. Each and everyone of you who support the store makes it worthwhile for all of the effort we put into it. Calling you customers feels like a slight because it doesn’t encompass everything you mean to us. We know how invested you are in the Brainstorm name. You show it every day and it means more to us than you’ll ever truly know. The opening of our second store was a result of that loyalty and investment you have. All of you helped us build it as much as any of us as owners or employees. As we continue to build on that reputation, on that name, on that foundation, we hope you enjoy what we add. Thank all of you. Have a happy Thanksgiving.

Thank You

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Last night during Halloween we saw some great costumes but we also saw something more important–the foundation of the community we are building at our Walkersville location. It wasn’t those who showed for the dice purification or Halloween themed board game night–but that is part of it. The part that drove it home for John and Eva were the trick or treaters who not only braved the elements but offered us candy from their bags. Selflessness helps communities grow stronger. To show our appreciation, we are putting on a sale from November 1st through the 3rd.

30% off Graphic Novels

25% off back issue comics

15% off board games and roleplaying games

10% off dice and rpg miniatures

Thank you. Let’s continue building a community that welcomes everyone.

It’s Finally Here……SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2019

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Friday September 27th will be the opening day for the Walkersville location for Brainstorm Comics and Gaming.  It is a soft opening with the Grand Opening scheduled for November 25th.  We will have lots of events going on for the opening, so keep an eye out during the course of this week for announcements!

Our first major event will be the Pre-Release for Magic The Gathering’s Throne of Eldraine.  Friday and Saturday will be held at the Walkersville location (with seating up to 44 players) and Sunday being held at The Historic Haven.  The cost of the events are $25 each with pizza being provided for the Friday and Saturday ones.

FRIDAY begins at 7 pm, SATURDAY and SUNDAY both start at noon.

In addition, with a new location means new opportunities for employment. We are looking to hire 2 new employees.  Ideally I’m looking for more comic oriented people but am open to hearing from everybody as we are always eager to talk to those enthusiastic about the hobbies we love.

For those positions, it is important that you can work at either location depending on the needs of the store.  Whoever is hired may be working some shifts at the downtown Frederick location as well as the Walkersville one.  It is important that who we hire has flexibility in that regard.

The work requirements for the position are as follows:

  1. assisting customers
  2. previous retail experience
  3. a knowledge base of the products we carry
  4. outgoing/friendly
  5. stocking shelves
  6. receiving products
  7. alphabetizing comics and games
  8. ability to carry 50 pounds
  9. ability to work independently
  10. bagging and boarding comics
  11. cleaning–mopping and sweeping
  12. ability to travel to Baltimore occasionally
  13. ability to work 20 to 30 hours
  14. must be 18+

If you are interested in being a member of the Brainstorm Comics and Gaming family, either email us at [email protected], call us at 301-304-2407 or stop by the next location Monday, Wednesday or Thursday.