Welcome to Our Newest Spotlight Edition!
This week, we’re turning the spotlight on Unknown Comics, a popular vendor in the comic space known for their many exclusive variants covers featuring artwork by the some of the industries most well known cover artists. They currently have live auctions powered by Raremarq's Auction Now Shopify app. Be sure to check them out!
How did Unknown Comics get started?
Unknown Comics was founded by brothers Darren and Chris Hutchinson. Darren, who previously worked as the comic buyer at Hastings Entertainment, wanted to continue doing what he loved after Hastings closed. Together, they turned Darren’s passion for creating and building a comic brand into reality, thus, Unknown Comics was born. The name and enigma character reflected their “unknown” place in the industry at the time. Since then, Unknown Comics has grown into one of the largest exclusive comic book dealers in the world. This October, they’ll be celebrating 10 years in the business!
What sets Unknown Comics apart from other comic retailers?
Our exclusive comics. Unknown Comics has produced nearly 3,000 exclusive comic book covers, collaborating with top artists and working with some of the best publishers in the industry. Bringing these unique creations to life is what drives us.
How would you describe Unknown Comics in one sentence?
Unknown Comics is the Exclusive Comic Book Dealer.
Artists you’re especially proud to have collaborated with:
We've worked with a wide range of talented creators, including David Nakayama, Sabine Rich, Tyler Kirkham, Jay Anacleto, Mico Suayan, Ejikure, Leirix, Miguel Mercado, and Creees, among many others. Each collaboration brings new excitement and creativity to our exclusive offerings.
A milestone or meaningful moment in your journey:
One of the most special moments has been seeing artists who genuinely want to work with Unknown Comics. That trust and desire to collaborate is a testament to what we've built in the industry.
Why use the Auction Now Shopify app?
Simple answer: You reached out, thank you for that!
Where collectors can follow and shop:
Collectors can find Unknown Comics everywhere: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, X, WhatNot, eBay, and of course on our website UnknownComicBooks.com.
If you'd like to follow Unknown Comics on Raremarq, you can visit their profile here.
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