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strict definition
comic book store
A retail store whose merchandise consists predominantly of comic books, commonly in illustrated magazine or tabloid formats.
A comic book store is a retail space whose wares consist predominantly of comic books, which are usually printed with colorful cartoons in magazine or tabloid format.
Comic books must predominate. Color printing and the usual magazine or tabloid format are not mandatory for every item.
A bookstore has a broader printed-book specialization. This entry identifies the more specific comic-book focus.