One day. Every local shop.
A comic-shop road trip built around community
The 50Million Comic Gauntlet began with a simple idea: instead of visiting one or two comic shops, what if we spent an entire day visiting every shop within reach?
We invited friends to come along—especially people who had never visited some of these stores. Every stop became a chance to discover a new place, meet fellow collectors, support a local business, and find more of the comics, toys, games, and collectibles we love.
You can live in Central Florida for years without realizing how many incredible shops are nearby. The Comic Gauntlet brings people together, introduces collectors to the stores that serve our hobby, and celebrates what each shop contributes to the community.
Comic Gauntlet Stop 01
ACME Superstore
The Gauntlet begins with discovery. A familiar shop can still hold something new, and bringing first-time visitors through the door turns a regular stop into a shared experience.
Visit ACME Superstore
Comic Gauntlet Stop 02
Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse
Every stop introduces collectors to another corner of the local community. Friends compare finds, share recommendations, and help one another discover books they may have missed.
Visit Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse
Comic Gauntlet Stop 03
The Collective – A Comic & Game Community
Each shop contributes something different to the hobby, but every stop shares the same sense of community. The Gauntlet celebrates those spaces and the people who make them welcoming.
Visit The Collective
Comic Gauntlet Stop 04
Davey’s Toys
The day is about more than checking stores off a list. It gives people a chance to explore the toys and collectibles they love while supporting the independent shops that keep the hobby thriving.
Visit Davey’s Toys
Comic Gauntlet Stop 05
Royal Empire Gaming
Traveling together makes the experience memorable. Between stops, collectors trade stories, compare discoveries, and build friendships that continue long after the day is over.
Visit Royal Empire Gaming
Comic Gauntlet Stop 06
Flashpoint Comics and Games
Some participants have lived in Central Florida for years without knowing every shop that exists nearby. The Gauntlet changes that—one visit, one introduction, and one new favorite place at a time.
Visit Flashpoint Comics and Games
Comic Gauntlet Stop 07
Ultimate Comics Florida – Oviedo Mall
By the final stop, everyone leaves with more than comics, toys, or games. We leave with new places to return to, new people to connect with, and a stronger appreciation for Central Florida’s collector community.
Visit Ultimate Comics Florida
Discover. Collect. Connect.
The road trip ends. The community keeps growing.
The Comic Gauntlet is our way of bringing collectors together and showing some love to the local shops that make this hobby possible. Every trip creates new memories, new friendships, and plenty of reasons to visit again.