The Northeast Ohio comic book community is in mourning and working to pick up the pieces.
This comes after a beloved Parma shop owner tragically passed away this summer.
His former staffers and friends are now working each day to preserve his memory, all while re-opening the business and raising awareness around mental health.
North Coast Nostalgia has taken on a slightly new name in the form of North Coast Comics.
The local business has been a safe haven for many others over the years.
Staffers say they will never forget the late owner, Adam Barsa, who touched countless lives in his short time and was a support system to everyone who stepped foot inside the store.
Candace Horne and Ray Young are still trying to process a tremendous loss in their lives, a loss within the greater comic book community.
“It was very important for me to have him here, looking over,” Candace Horne, North Coast Comics owner, said.
Entering North Coast Comics on Ridge Road in Parma—they hope customers can go back to the days of feeling like a little kid again and find joy the moment they reach for a comic book or graphic novel.