Why? This is not a threat for transmission based on available information.
"Diamond Comic Distributors, the sole distributor of popular comics published by Marvel, DC and many others, were no longer shipping new issues due to concerns of COVID-19"

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Well, I read their statement about it and I guess it shows how devastating the impact to our economy will be:

Our publishing partners are also faced with numerous issues in their supply chain, working with creators, printers, and increasing uncertainty when it comes to the production and delivery of products for us to distribute. Our freight networks are feeling the strain and are already experiencing delays, while our distribution centers in New York, California, and Pennsylvania were all closed late last week. Our own home office in Maryland instituted a work from home policy, and experts say that we can expect further closures. Therefore, my only logical conclusion is to cease the distribution of new weekly product until there is greater clarity on the progress made toward stemming the spread of this disease.
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Truly sad, but unsurprising. With no new product coming in, there can be no sales revenue. And as long as he still has to pay rent, there was only one solution.

This will not be the only retail store you hear with these exact same circumstances. Rent + staff + insurance - revenue = closures everywhere you look.

Both my kids loved this store. They are still comic fans. Thanks Lee

It's unfortunate to have less comic book shops, especially since this particular area has so few.

One note, that this decision to close shop had nothing to do with the Diamond Comic Distribution stopping shipping, as Diamond announced that it was stopping shipping 5 days after Lee decided to shut down. Perhaps his spidey senses were tingling.

Either way, I wish Lee and all the patrons of his store(s) good tidings, and good reading wherever you next find your comics.

This is so heartbreaking. Going to Lee's Comics on the first and last day of Hebrew School every year is how I 'bribed' my daughter into going. They were always so helpful and knowledgeable. Lee's will be missed

God speed Lee. We have known eathother since second grade. You will persaverer. Bust of luck!

Doug

There's a rumor that clarks the burger joint off of castro is closing on the 31st.

It was a nice store, but ... foot traffic and a high rent versus selling online? It's a no-brainer. There is a much bigger market for it online. Stores going out of business now will have to retool and use the Web as their storefront.