In a Facebook post last Dec. 5, Comic Quest announced the closure of their SM Megamall physical store branch starting on January 5 next year due to the ongoing renovations at the mall.
The store expressed their “deepest gratitude” to the comic book community, the customers, and the staff, whom they referred to as the “cornerstone” of their success.
“As we bid farewell, we carry forward countless memories of laughter, discoveries, and friendships forged within our walls. Though our physical presence at SM Megamall is coming to an end, the spirit of Comic Quest will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone who has been a part of our journey,” the post said.
Meanwhile, social media users shared their great and nostalgic experiences in the store as collectors.
“Aw man, kung kelan naman I am warming up to the place kasi sa inyo ako nakakabili ng Exceptional X-Men and was planning to get more Marvel titles. Short man ang interactions pero thanks po ng marami lalo na po sa staff nyo na sumasagot sa FB DMs ko [Just when I was starting to warm up to the place because I can buy Exceptional X-Men from you and was planning to get more Marvel titles. Our interactions were brief, but thank you so much, especially to your staff who responds to my FB DMs],” one comment on the post said.
Another comment said, “Wow. I’ve been a supporter of Comic Quest since they were still on the upper ground floor of BldgA. This is the end of an era.”
Comic Quest has always been known for its wide selection of comic books, graphic novels, collectibles, and merchandise. It opened its first outlet in Parañaque City in 1986 and continues to operate online stores.
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