Gobsmack comics was born in April 2014 as the brainchild of a pair of creatives Drew Dewsall and Kris Hazard. The initial idea was to create a company that would free up their time to be able to concentrate on creating original graphic novels, which they had been working on. News Flash Kids! Running a company does not free up your time.
The pair began touring the country's comic conventions selling comics and collectibles before returning to their hometown of Horsham and setting up a market stall. Quickly realising that this was extremely hard work and also having a severe aversion to the cold they quickly found themselves a more suitable location.
Gobsmack's first bricks & mortar store opened its doors in November 2015. It was an instant success and it soon became apparent that a relocation was required (not least because their current building was scheduled for demolition).
As the business grew the company updated its web store and added a Podcast (Talking Smack) and YouTube Channel (Gobsmack TV) to its social media output. They also added special events throughout each year, like the hugely popular Force February. An event which celebrates all things Star Wars with actors doing signings and costumers taking over the entire shopping centre for the day. Gobsmack sees itself as very much a part of its community and all of these events are used to raise money for local children's charities.
Then, in July 2019, the shop went through another dramatic makeover. A rebranding (more of a refreshing) of the logo and a new sign. Now proudly proclaiming that the updated shop was Gobsmack Issue 2, as well as a clean, smart black and white refit brought Gobsmack up to be one of the best looking Pop-culture stores in the country.
However, it soon became apparent that Gobsmack had outgrown this shop as well. And in July 2023 Gobsmack was once more on the move and is now in it's new home, just a few metres from the old store. A shop three times three times the size, offering an even greater selection of everything your heart desires. Just check out these images!
As we've grown the ranges stocked have also evolved creating Sussex most complete one-stop shop for all your geeky needs.
Whether it be comics, graphic novels, manga, trading cards, video game hardware or software, action figures, toys, table-top gaming and so much more, whether in our amazing retail store or online Gobsmack is the only destination you need.
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It's been quite a journey, and we're only just getting started!
See you soon!!