ABOUT US

Mind's Eye Comics: A Saga Steeped in Passion and Purpose

To put it simply, we love comic books! 💥 We love reading them, collecting them, and exchanging thoughts on the stories and characters. Seriously, we believe they are the most amazing hybrid art form on the planet!

Our saga began in 1998 when Andrew Troth set out to create the ultimate comic book store—a mythical place that only existed in his "Mind's Eye" until he made it a reality. For two successful decades in Eagan, Minnesota, MEC was established as a well-organized, welcoming, and sophisticated haven for comic connoisseurs and lighthearted readers alike.

The Plot Twist and New Chapter

The story didn't end with Andrew's retirement. In a unique plot twist, longtime customer and comic enthusiast Eric Childs stepped in to continue the legacy. Mind's Eye Comics lives on under new ownership, from Eagan to Burnsville, and now… The Historic Landmark of Milton Square in the Saint Anthony Park neighborhood of St. Paul, MN!

This new location is a perfect fit. Milton Square's history is steeped in literacy advocacy, making it a natural home for a business whose current proprietor channels his passion for comics into community engagement and literacy advocacy.

An Entrepreneurial "Superhero"

Proprietor Eric Childs is not just a comic book enthusiast; he's an entrepreneurial "superhero" who has made a significant impact through his work with Mind's Eye Comics and THICKET&THORN Publishing. This dedication to community building and championing Black history and representation has garnered attention from Marvel Studios and various news outlets. His commitment to this work resulted in him being named Main Street Champion for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District in 2021 during National Small Business Week.

Mind's Eye Comics remains a beloved Twin Cities mainstay. We're your one-stop shop for a vast array of comic books, manga, graphic novels, collectibles, toys, and games, as well as apparel and other pop culture media. We invite you to visit our sophisticated and whimsical space and become part of the continuing Mind's Eye Comics saga!