Originally published at: https://geektherapy.org/image-comics-opens-comic-shop-retailer-appreciation-award-for-summer-2025-nominations-round/
Author: Newsroom
PORTLAND, Ore. 07/15/2025 — Image Comics is pleased to announce that the Image Select Retailer Award for Summer 2025 is now open for nominations. The deadline to nominate a store is Monday, July 21.
Starting today, Image invites fans to nominate their local comic shops for this award based on criteria such as:
- exemplary customer service
- thoughtful and exciting handselling recommendations
- efforts fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
- easy-to-browse shelving
- attractive and innovative displays
- forward-thinking customer marketing and out-of-box consumer outreach
- community engagement
- robust inventory of & support for Image Comics and other creator-owned/indie comics
To nominate a shop, simply fill out this form with your local store’s name, location, and summarize some of the ways they store go the extra mile to create a great retail experience for you and other customers.
One winner will be announced on Thursday, July 24 in the evening at the Lunar retailer event at San Diego Comic-Con and will receive:
- a commemorative medallion to display with pride
- an Image Select Retailer Award window cling for their store’s window
- a spotlight Q&A to be featured on Image Comics’ social media platforms and Website
- the store’s choice of a gold foil exclusive variant, branded as an Image Select Retailer Award winner, with store logo (limited to 250 copies).
The Image Select Retailer Award is an initiative to galvanize recognition of members of the Comic Book Direct Market retail community that are going above and beyond to serve their customers, expand readership, and grow a healthier marketplace.
The previous winners of the Image Select Retailer Award were Nirvana Comics in Knoxville, Tennessee, Hall of Justice Comics in Parker, Colorado, Peebles Comics & Games in Scotland, and Four Color Fantasies in Winchester, Virginia.