Heroes Comics hangs up the cape after 34 years in northeast Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The owner of a local comic book store is hanging up his cape in Northeast Fresno.

Saturday marked the last day for Heroes Comics located at Shaw and Blackstone.

The store was open from 10 this morning and officially closed at 6 p.m.

Owner Dave Allread is retiring after being in business for the last 34 years.

He said it was a great feeling being able to retire after doing something that he loved.

"It's been a great day I've seen people that I see every week and I've seen people I haven't seen in 20 years today. So pretty emotional day," Allread said.

Allread also thanked the city of Fresno for staying in business for so long.

Long-time customer Joey Martinez will be taking over the business with a new location and name, Secret Identity Comics.