by Emma Davey Comic fans and lovers of small quirky businesses alike recently feared that a massive rent increase could spell the end for Williamsburg’s Desert Island Comics.
Owner Gabe Fowler announced that the store would be forced to close by the year’s end, but fans rushed to offer support, convincing Fowler to launch a GoFundMe campaign. In less than 48 hours, the campaign hit its fundraising goals, which meant that the store could shore up the…
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