by Emma Davey Last week, comic fans and locals alike mourned the news that Desert Island Comics (540 Metropolitan Ave.) was being forced to shut down after 16 years of business, due to an unsustainable rent increase.
Comments from well-wishers poured in, encouraging the store to crowdsource the funds to stay open. Inspired by the support, Desert Island has officially launched a GoFundMe campaign.
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