Online comic and graphic novel store

Collectors, manga and superhero fans, parents buying for kids, and gift buyers.

You buy at trade prices and sell at retail, so the profit is the margin on each item. Pre-orders, subscription boxes and bundles help bring in repeat sales.

• Knowing comics and what fans want
• Basic website and social media skills
• Careful stock and order tracking

• Register for an ABN and check when you need to register for GST
• Check with your local council whether you need approval to store stock and pack orders at home
• Postage costs can eat into margins, so check courier rates for bulky or fragile items
• Unsold stock ties up cash, so order carefully
• Check rules on selling licensed merchandise and any age restrictions on mature content

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you buy and how you build your store. Unsold stock ties up cash, so order carefully. These figures are estimates only.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $500 to $4,000, depending on your range and audience. Postage costs can eat into margins, so check courier rates for bulky or fragile items. Plan for at least around 8 hours a week.

Check ABN and GST registration, and whether your local council requires approval to store stock and pack orders at home. Also check rules on selling licensed merchandise and any age restrictions on mature content.