With the construction in Downtown Carmel, Bob Williams used this opportunity to reopen his comic store, The Foolery, on April 29 after selling it in 1996. Ever since he went to see a Comic Con convention, he  said he became interested in the idea of hosting a business where teenagers and children can spend time with their peers by encouraging them to attend upcoming events that The Foolery will be participating in.

“I went to Comic Con, and I couldn’t believe the number of people that were there for (the convention) and how big it was,” he said. “(The convention) was just so exciting, and we kept driving by (Downtown Carmel) and knew the time was right with everything going on in Downtown Carmel and how well received (comic books) are.”

Williams said he had integrated changes to The Foolery such as supplying numerous vinyl records and action figures to the store’s diverse assortment of DC, Marvel, Image and Independent comic books. According to Williams, these additional items would attract teens and children along with their connections to pop culture and comic books.

“There’s so much in here that people can connect with, and it’s just everyday pop culture. It’s just appealing to a lot of people on different levels,” he said. “With comics, there is something out there for everybody. So it really means that it doesn’t matter what your tastes are. You will be stunned with all the options out there, and it gets you doing something other than sticking your nose in front of a screen. You’re reading and doing more than just playing a video game.”

Sophomore Rachel Glait said she agrees and acknowledges herself as a comic book enthusiast. According to Glait, many CHS students are prone to spend time at The Foolery.

“The Foolery is really cool because there are a lot of kids who like comic books , don’t know where to get them or don’t know where to hang out with people that have a similar interest, and now there is,” Glait said.

According to Williams, teens and children do not have to like the comic books to experience and appreciate what The Foolery has to offer. Along with action figures, LPs and comic books, he said The Foolery supplies trading cards, beverages, candy and Pacers and Colts collectibles and participates in upcoming events that most CHS students are most inclined to go to including INDY POP CON at the Indiana Convention Center from May 30 to June 1.