Back to school

It’s back to school season, whether you are ready for it or not. With this comes a lot of sad end-of-summer feelings, but now is actually a great time to get in some shopping if your in the comic field. Here are some things to look for.

Writing supplies

Back to school means tons of sales on pencils, pens and notebooks, which are a writer’s bread and butter. It was the late Stan Lee who recommended always having a small notepad in your pocket, to jot down some ideas for a book, which will come in handy. Now is a great time to replace that worn out pocketbook for a new one or get a new pen for notes.

Art supplies

Art students need to go back to school too, which means comic artists can save some dough by shopping now. Get pencils and inks at your art supply stores or a sketch pad for ideas from a bulk store. Now also will be a good time to target the larger items that during the school year will be more expensive to buy.

Tech and computers

Most of the comic process is done digitally, which means now is a great time to invest in software or hardware. Take a look at deals for the Microsoft or Adobe products or look into getting a new laptop or stylus for your work. Even an extra monitor can save you time flipping between windows on your computer. Some things though you may want to see if you can get cheaper during Black Friday, but if you need it now, this would be the best time.

ComicS!

Just because your back in school doesn’t mean you don’t still need some leisure reads. Whether it’s your local shop or a large bookstore, there might be some good back to school deals on comics out there. Now is also a great time to sell if you have a book that you might want to get some cash from.

In general, now is the time to take advantage of these deals. Don’t forget to shop local at small shops, as sometimes they may have deals or expertise that you might not find online. Pick up supplies, tech, and some good reads and get ready for the fall to start back up!