{"id":14879,"date":"2018-03-22T16:35:30","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T08:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/?p=14879"},"modified":"2018-03-26T10:59:14","modified_gmt":"2018-03-26T02:59:14","slug":"the-comic-book-wyfarer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/the-comic-book-wyfarer\/","title":{"rendered":"After Closing His First Store, This Comic Books Fan&#8217;s Business Is Now Coming Back Bigger And Better"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bruce Boudeville is no humdrum man. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reactorcomics\/\">His emoji-laced Instagram<\/a> biography describes him to be a \u201cGeek, husband .. a boy trapped in his own body .. who just loves to EAT\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behind his genial self-description, Bruce is a man with hardy perseverance, hoping to pilot the joy of passion into the hearts of Singaporeans. This, despite the fact that the subject of his ardour is a medium that is often wrongly perceived to be juvenile: comic books.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 431px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/11822276_10153078420164677_2968827379671326280_n.jpg?oh=5f77c43a321ed1cd4fe5ee6f0ff8d622&amp;oe=5B2F48B0\" alt=\"Image may contain: 1 person\" width=\"421\" height=\"421\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bruce loves food.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33-year-old, recently married Bruce is a fan of all things competitive &#8211; comics, soccer and board games &#8211; which of those he prefers the most is evident. He\u2019s father to Reactor Comics, a comic book portal where fans can purchase comics with the promise of a transaction that\u2019s personal like no other, something that the medium of comic books expedites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/28958511_1762446797144733_3895479474288381636_n.jpg?oh=1c58eb6da9f70b998d4eaef11e57682e&amp;oe=5B3D3732\" alt=\"No automatic alt text available.\" width=\"424\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is his second attempt at a comic book business, his previous attempt, Atom Comics being one that was justly successful, till a bout of misfortune and bad public relations put a dampener on business. Reactor Comics makes a killer comeback; it\u2019s bigger, badder and most cardinally, wiser.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What\u2019s In A Comic Book Business Anyway?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The comic book world is a highly commercial one, with products angled toward collectors and readers of all ages. Reactor Comics caters to the market, offering a range of comics, from collector-loving cover Variants, to two-dollar comics for the interested layman, or the student.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14946\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14946\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14946\" src=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-19-at-2.28.07-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"890\" height=\"890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-19-at-2.28.07-PM.png 890w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-19-at-2.28.07-PM-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 890px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-14946\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BfkLAkeny59\/?taken-by=reactorcomics\">Source<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the moment, Bruce is looking for a location to set up a physical shop, though Reactor Comics has a strong presence online, amongst the comic book community, even holding auctions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Bruce, it all began with a \u201cgigantic poster of the X-Men\u201d, his first addition to his collection with Atom Comics. Not only did he love the X-Men, he also thought that the poster would have a \u201cwow factor\u201d to entice customers walking by. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bruce\u2019s previous comic book endeavour dwelled in the mall POMO, within a shop called Atomic Candy. Bruce was the comic book dealer of the shop, alongside a business partner who dealt with toys and collectibles. Photographs on Bruce\u2019s social media accounts showcase the numerous exclusive comics that Bruce retailed, as well as customers engaging in geeky interactions together.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 842px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/28166293_1744381442284602_2342887510621408510_n.jpg?oh=dc8e52e7a2d4bdd91963dd6a03435cba&amp;oe=5B2D60ED\" alt=\"Image may contain: one or more people\" width=\"832\" height=\"624\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of Reactor Comics&#8217; pop-up stalls at Scape.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s hard to miss the occasional sour comment, complaining of late toy orders. A supporting customer or two retort to say that toy orders were managed by a different person entirely &#8211; things that weren\u2019t within Bruce\u2019s control. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Fear Itself<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWork with something you love and (you\u2019ll) never work a day in your life.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A cliche that Bruce quotes, but I suppose, applicably so. Comics were a medium that saw Bruce through childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Through it all, he\u2019d always hoped for a chance to be a part of the industry. When the opportunity finally struck, he took it without hesitation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14947\" style=\"width: 904px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14947\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14947\" src=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-19-at-2.34.21-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"894\" height=\"892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-19-at-2.34.21-PM.png 894w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-19-at-2.34.21-PM-480x479.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 894px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-14947\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BceWL3xnpYZ\/?taken-by=reactorcomics\">Source<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m genuinely curious about how doubtless his choice was, given the fact that he was dealing with a niche medium, with minimal production from local talent nonetheless. Piquing a general interest was bound to prove a challenge, especially with competition from 4 other shops, one of which was Comics World. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The legendary Comics World stands to date, run by Mr. Bill Teoh local celebrity and comic book connoisseur who has been around since the 70s.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15091\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15091\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15091\" src=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/NP_20140720_SACOMIC-RNM_551447.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/NP_20140720_SACOMIC-RNM_551447.jpg 780w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/NP_20140720_SACOMIC-RNM_551447-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 780px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mr Bill Teo\/ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tnp.sg\/lifestyle\/last-comic-book-stores-standing-strong\">Source<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only comic book chain Singapore has seen in recent times was by Absolute Comics, which had been reduced to a single stall. Competition was minimal, but rife because of a reduced playing field. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confidence is visibly Bruce\u2019s strong suit, saying he \u201creally didn\u2019t think of it as being competitive or difficult\u201d. And so he declared an \u2018all-in,\u2019 wanting \u201cto be in this industry through the ups and downs in Singapore\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Makes You, You?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, the real reason for his conviction was in his yearning to share his passion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In times spurred by social media, individuality doesn\u2019t ever really feel lonely. If anything, an uncommon passion simulates a sense of belonging or popularity within a community. Many feel the need to keep the tropes of their individuality from becoming mainstream. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Bruce, it\u2019s quite the contrary.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 538px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/10392500_821986247857464_6282436611861885670_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&amp;oh=a99c6fc239ffbdc78473775e373aa4a1&amp;oe=5B482305\" alt=\"Image may contain: 3 people, people smiling, people standing\" width=\"528\" height=\"528\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enthusiastic patrons of Atom Comics give out candy canes during a Christmas activation.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He started shop \u201cso that everyone would know that comics are fun, easy, and the stories are good\u201d. For all of his simplicity, he still makes the medium sound almost like a reverie. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI feel like it\u2019s an escape from the world sometimes. Read about a superhero, and you\u2019ll end up doing the same &#8211; helping others.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The New Age of Brick and Mortar Comics<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing his experience from Atom Comics, Bruce tells me that Reactor Comics is using the opportunity to place an increased reliance on social media, online platforms and pop-up stores. \u201cAtom Comics was a comic shop, whereas Reactor Comics is a comic business,\u201d he says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reactor Comics is a little bit of an experiment, primarily to test whether not having a brick and mortar stall can still bring the same amount of joy that picking a comic off a shelf would bring. This is likely the reason why Bruce makes it a point to meet every single customer, to maintain some level of a physical presence.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atom evidently touched the hearts of its customers &#8211; daily game sessions at the shop were a frequent occurrence. It\u2019s likely this will serve a branding point to Reactor Comics too, with Bruce\u2019s secret of \u201ctalk, talk, talk, talk!\u201d <\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s nothing a customer wants more than to not feel like a customer, and it\u2019s a desire that Bruce\u2019s character satisfies. He makes it a point to speak with customers, sharing his thoughts and \u201ctruly treating them with respect and understanding them\u201d. <\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, he gains valuable insights on their likes and dislikes, and also allows customers to trust their product retailer. Trust is especially important in the industry, where brands and product originality are crucial, and a fresh market Variant can cost you anywhere from seven dollars to hundreds of dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThey are your friends .. like-minded geeks like you and me .. a way to build the community again,\u201d Bruce says, jovially. He\u2019s got a valid point, everyone\u2019s somewhat geeky about something, whether you\u2019re a movie geek, a perfume geek or an arcade geek. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Building A Communal, Justice League<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bruce is a Marvel fan, so he prefers to describe his community as \u201cThe Avengers\u201d. There\u2019s no particular demographic that frequents his shop, and no majority either. It\u2019s clear the medium of his product doesn\u2019t require a particular interest. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not into superheroes? Pick something else up, like a \u201cWalking Dead\u201d comic instead, or \u201cStarboy,\u201d a Marvel comic based on hit R&amp;B singer, The Weeknd. Even if you aren\u2019t much of a reader, comics possess some of the most diverse storytelling methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15092\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15092\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15092\" src=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DLjQMbeVwAAFehX.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"790\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DLjQMbeVwAAFehX.jpg 790w, https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DLjQMbeVwAAFehX-480x729.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 790px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15092\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xxlmag.com\/news\/2017\/10\/the-weeknd-marvel-to-release-starboy-comic-book\/\">Source<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThat&#8217;s the good thing about comics, it doesn&#8217;t matter who you are, but there will always be a Batman, X-Men or Spider-Man story to talk about and share!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In actuality, the people that frequent Reactor Comics are luckier versions of you and I. They\u2019re like-minded people who have found a comfortable community to engage in healthy debates with, something that not all of us have the liberty of doing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than anything, Bruce wishes to impart knowledge and creativity to younger generations to come. \u201cRather than mixing around with bad company, comics allow (youth) to get interested in stories and healthy reading.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A New Hope<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Though business may have once been reliant on a niche crowd, comics are gradually on their way to world dominance, spurred by a slew of superhero movies inciting the interest of a mass audience. Bruce explains that \u201cthe movies have helped many businesses, not just the comic shops.\u201d<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 576px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/1619312_789910241065065_6377980706033645090_n.jpg?oh=b5e41ab91c428e05cd90c6f25ebeae75&amp;oe=5B412B83\" alt=\"Image may contain: 3 people, people sitting, table and indoor\" width=\"566\" height=\"566\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">A typical Friday night at Bruce&#8217;s previous shop, where customers and dragons come out to play.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Through the course of my conversation with Bruce, it\u2019s clear that preconceived notions and judgment on comic book readers are outdated and hasty. Ultimately, the genre is one that will strike you differently at whatever phase you are in your life.<\/p>\n<p>More than just pictures and words, it is the amalgamation of the two that gives for groundbreaking storytelling, with no compromises on quality or maturity of writing.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s very worthwhile, even if it\u2019s a bunch of two-dollar comics\u2026 One of those stories will hit you on a personal note\u201d.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bruce\u2019s passion is both understandable, and admirable in his willingness to share. If you ever meet Bruce or another comic book reader, understand that they\u2019re more than just \u201cgeeks\u201d, husbands, or wives who love to eat, or in this instance &#8211; read.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you ever decide step into their world, open your mind to the world ethereal storytelling and possibly even hope for humanity, enough to make for fictional characters as worthy role models. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPick up a comic now or later, but when you do, it&#8217;s a life-changing hobby&#8230;. I swear it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bruce Boudeville is no humdrum man. His emoji-laced Instagram biography describes him to be a \u201cGeek, husband .. a boy trapped in his own body .. who just loves to EAT\u201d. Behind his genial self-description, Bruce is a man with hardy perseverance, hoping to pilot the joy of passion into the hearts of Singaporeans. 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