Where I Began
When I moved here from Hong Kong in the 2nd grade, I barely spoke the language, and struggled with ADD and dyslexia. I was in Special Education, and ate lunch alone because I didn’t understand the culture.
Then one day, my cousin brought over a stack of comics. The smell of the pages, the art, the worlds inside. I didn’t know it at the time, but that was the moment everything changed.
I learned English reading comics, and found a community with my fellow fans at the local comic book shops: Monster Cellar, Geoffrey’s Comics and Wall to Wall.
I became that annoying kid who showed up at the story every day—and that’s how I got my first job! I read EVERYTHING, and I helped my boss, who was a struggling new entrepreneur, keep the lights on. For our customers, I became a walking previews guide.
Where 247 Comics Began
Fast forward to 2020. My world had narrowed to the ceiling above a hospital bed as I battled COVID in isolation. Up until then, I had spent fifteen years fighting for artists as a talent manager before stepping into independent film production.
Lying there, my mind kept circling back to comics 24/7. Not just the stories, but the creators behind them and how limited their options often felt. I wasn’t setting out to build a publishing company. I was searching for a simple way to help, a third path beyond the traditional routes creators were forced to choose from. That search became 247 Comics.
Comics saved my life.
We believe comics thrive when we put creators first: they tell the stories they want to tell, and share in the success. For retailers, that means consistent quality and reliable releases. For fans, that means we give you GREAT STORIES, GREAT ART, and a deep respect for the craft.