A 35-year-old local comic bookstore is closing down due to the pressure brought by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Comic Quest Philippines on Wednesday announced on its Facebook page about its decision to close down its shop.
"We just want to let you know that because of the combined pressure of the pandemic, as well as the disruption of the global distribution of comic books, we've had to make the difficult decision to begin the process of closing down Comic Quest," it wrote.
"It is sad and has been an extremely challenging time for us, and we feel that this is our best option moving forward," it added.
Comic Quest had its humble beginnings with first branch opened in 1986 at BF Homes in Alabang. Its stores have since expanded in Greenhills, Makati, and SM Cebu, with its most popular branch at SM Megamall.
Aside from comic books, the shop also sells toys and apparel inspired by DC, Marvel, and other comic book franchises.
The store's owners said they are holding a farewell sale starting September 16 up to October, with items starting at 50 percent off and above.