Local comic book store Louisiana Double Play, located on the corner of Bricksome Avenue and South Sherwood Forest Boulevard, has its doors open to anyone in need of a great story.
Its wide selection of comic books is accompanied by a staff that does everything possible to fulfill their customer’s needs.
“My coworkers and I understand completely that without customers, we do not exist,” manager Otto Zoller said. “Our job is to help you find what you are looking for, whether you have been searching for years or have never picked up a comic book in your life.”
Some comic books are easier to find than others. The most popular are comic books that have been turned into TV shows, such as “The Walking Dead,” or those featuring famous superheroes who have been around for decades.
However, people don’t always realize that the shows and movies they are watching actually originate from comic books.
“Titles such as ‘Red’ and ‘The Expendables’ are some lesser known examples,” Zoller said. “Netflix shows like ‘Daredevil’ and ‘The Punisher’ [and] shows on the CW such as ‘Arrow’ and ‘The Flash’ all help to generate interest.”
Because of these shows’ popularity, Louisiana Double Play is able to pique customers’ interest by allowing them to see what will happen next, or how the show is different from the comic.
No matter how acclaimed the TV and movie versions are, readers contend that nothing lives up to the comfort and familiarity of reading a comic. Comic books seem like an old concept, but the idea is timeless.
“The studios have the ability to make their adventures epic, but there will always be something about picking up a comic book and reading each panel, getting pulled in to the combination of colorful art and word balloons,” Zoller said.
Whether a customer is looking for a popular TV shows’ comic book or a rare story that not many people know about, Louisiana Double Play is the place to go.
“Robert has been successful over the years with understanding what makes a comic collectible and how to find quality items whenever purchasing a deal,” Zoller said of store owner Robert Broussard. “His knowledge helps keep customers coming back because they know they can get great books at great prices.”

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Whitney Williston

Louisiana Double Play provides a variety of comics for purchase on Jan. 13, 2017, at the corner of South Sherwood Forest Boulevard and West Bricksome Avenue.