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On Tuesday Edmonton comic fans were saddened to hear the news that local comic book shop Happy Harbor Comics was closing its doors at the end of January.

The decision to close down was something co-owners Jay Bardyla and Shawna Roe had been contemplating for a while and when the announcement was made the outpouring of sadness and gratitude from the community came in droves.

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But then something happened. After the closing news hit social media and mainstream media it also caught the eyes of Wonderland Games. who were looking to expand. The owner then reached out to Happy Harbor Comics.

On Wednesday, Bardyla said, a call came from Vince Joyall, who owns Wonderland Games. He not only wants to purchase Happy Harbour Comics but also wants to keep some of the community programs it had established.

“It kinda sucked because we would have been letting our staff go just before Christmas, Wonderland coming in and keeping the staff and keeping the spirit is a wonderful win for everyone involved,” Bardyla said Saturday.