Alternative Comics

Alternative Comics Publisher of cool creator-owned comic books and graphic novels since 1993

Alternative Comics has been a co-operative organization of independent comic book editors, publishers and artists since 1993 and is the home to some of the finest creator-owned graphic novels and comic books. Alternative Comics' books are distributed by Consortium Book Sales and Distribution, Diamond Comics, Inc., Last Gasp, Baker & Taylor and Ingrams. The Wow Cool | Alternative Comics Bookstore &

Newsstand is located at 21607B Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. (408) 921-5164
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday Noon-6pm

Map: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=wow+cool&hl=en&sll=37.269174,-119.306607&sspn=10.590561,19.643555&hq=wow+cool&t=m&z=13&iwloc=A

05/26/2025

Wow Cool publishes and distributes the finest books, comics, zines, music and more. Wow Cool specializes in indie comic books and graphic novels, with a focus on alternative and small press. We carry a large selection of Marvel, DC, Image, Fantagraphics, Drawn & Quarterly, manga, children’s and yo...

05/22/2025

It’s Wow Cool’s annual Memorial Day Sale. 20% off everything on WowCool.com from Tuesday, May 20 through Tuesday, May 27. Discount appears in your cart and at checkout.

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04/18/2025

Cromulent Comics is a new comic shop opening in Troy, N.Y. Owner Andrew Falkanhainer gave the Times Union a tour of the store before its grand opening.Read t...

03/27/2025

The March Wow Cool newsletter is out now.

Subscribe at https://wowcool.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0fb9270d74c42f01ec5563789&id=c7b0d554c6

Hello friend.

As mentioned previously, Wow Cool is still here. That was very nearly not the case. So many people came through in so many ways. There were the obvious ones — buying books from Wow Cool and contributing to my GoFundMe — but there was so much more support of other kinds behind the scenes. I have gone back to working part time doing design, copywriting and marketing, and that connection was made through an old friend who had read the news. I am now seeking other clients. Ideally local to the greater Troy, New York area. If you are in need of any of that sort of thing, please contact me directly at [email protected]

Wow Cool will keep going, and books and comics are being actively added to the shop (as you can see below). But, the reality is Wow Cool and myself are not out of the woods yet. The company is still in debt and I am not able to fully cover my living and healthcare expenses. This is a great time to buy some books. If you can help in other ways that would also be appreciated. The GoFundMe (with much more information) is still active. And, if you need some help with your small business, publishing project, or video or audio production, I would love to talk to you.

Thank you so very much for your support.

—Marc Arsenault, Troy, New York

https://www.wowcool.com

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-wow-cool-and-marc-arsenault-stay-afloat

btw: If you haven’t used it yet, the 10% off coupon code HELLO10 is still active. It is one use per customer. Enter the code at checkout or follow this link: https://www.wowcool.com/discount/HELLO10

03/17/2025

It’s the annual St. Patrick’s Day sale at Wow Cool. 20% Off everything in the store. https://wowcool.com

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