Diamond Comic Distributors is launching a new comic shop locator service designed specifically to direct users to kid-friendly comic shops.  Debuting this month, the new site will  “help promote the comics medium to kids and help them and their parents find a comic shop that caters to their needs,” Diamond Marketing Director Dan Manser said.  “The long term success of the comic book industry lies with getting kids excited about the medium of comics and making it a contemporary choice alongside video games, online activities, movies, and books.” 

At launch, the locator will be populated with over 800 retailers taken from stores that participate in Diamond’s Comic Shop Locator service and also show a minimum ordering support for kid-friendly comics and graphic novels.