Comic Entertainment Business

3 Comic Entertainment Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

A comic entertainment business taps into the timeless allure of storytelling through humor and illustrations. Imagine creating a space where comic enthusiasts, aspiring artists, and casual readers converge. This business isn't just about selling comic books; it's about hosting events, organizing comic art exhibitions, and engaging your community with drawing classes and writer meet-ups.

To get started, you'll source a diverse collection of comics, from indie publications to mainstream hits. You'll need to curate a welcoming space in a physical storefront or online. This hands-on venture involves networking with artists, promoting on social media, and possibly even creating exclusive content.

Why venture into comic entertainment? Beyond the revenue from sales and events, you're building a vibrant, creative community. The satisfaction derived from seeing your space filled with laughter and creativity makes the effort truly worthwhile. If you have a passion for comics and a knack for community building, this could be your perfect business idea.

In this list, you'll find real-world comic entertainment business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a comic entertainment business that makes money.

1. Superworld Comics ($1.08M/year)

Ted Van Liew, a lifelong comic book enthusiast, started Superworld Comics after selling a collection to pay back a loan and realizing the potential of selling comics as a business. With the help of his wife Lisa and the support of other dealers, friends, and family, they built Superworld Comics into a successful vintage comic book and comic art store, expanding their business online and through live shows on Instagram.

How much money it makes: $1.08M/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
How many people on the team: 4

The Story Of A $90K/Month Vintage Comic Books And Comic Book Art Store

Superworld Comics Inc., a vintage comic book and art store, has been in business for 34 years, and has adapted to the pandemic by increasing web advertising, hosting live Instagram shows, expanding into WordPress, using social media (especially Mailchimp), and continuing to offer exceptional customer service through expert, fast, and inexpensive shipping.

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2. Ah Real Magic LLC ($240K/year)

Gary Ferrar, a college theater major turned professional magician and mentalist, came up with the idea to start his business after performing for pediatric units in hospitals and realizing his talent for magic. He saw an opportunity in the industry, with magicians lacking internet presence and quality photos and videos. Gradually, he transitioned from performing for kids to targeting high-end clients and corporations, and now earns over $40K per month with clients including Verizon, Amazon, Google, and Facebook.

How much money it makes: $240K/year
How much did it cost to start: $500
How many people on the team: 1

How I Started A $25K/Month Career As A Magician And Mentalist

Gary Ferrar, a professional magician and mentalist, shares how he marketed himself to high-end clients and corporations, resulting in a 25k/month career which has included performances for clients such as Google, Facebook, Uber, and Pepsi.

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3. James Chan - Prodigy Magician and Juggler ($12K/year)

James Chan, a 12-year-old magician and juggler, started his business after his father had a vision for him to perform alongside him. Through years of practice and performances, James honed his skills and now offers virtual magic and juggling shows for customers around the world. With numerous accolades and appearances on television, James has established himself as a talented entertainer in his industry.

How much money it makes: $12K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
How many people on the team: 3

How I Started A Career As A Kid Magician And Juggler At The Age Of 6

A 12-year-old magician and juggler has launched a successful virtual entertainment business with a minimum rate of $150 per hour and annual earnings of $200-250 per show, by following in his father's footsteps and training with industry experts.

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