Daily Show's Josh Johnson Spotlights More Comic Book Stores on Tour
The Daily Show correspondent and stand-up comedian Josh Johnson has been quietly becoming one of the best friends to comic book retailers. While touring, the Louisiana-born comic has made a habit of dropping into local shops, filming short Instagram, Facebook…
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Josh Johnson spotlights Odd Mart, Rick's Comic City, Comic Book College, Mission Comics, Comix Experience, Dr. Volt's and Fantom Comics
The Daily Show correspondent and stand-up comedian Josh Johnson has been quietly becoming one of the best friends to comic book retailers. While touring, the Louisiana-born comic has made a habit of dropping into local shops, filming short Instagram, Facebook and YouTube videos, and giving the stores genuine exposure to his large audience. Josh Johnson has said he tries to visit a comic shop in every city he plays. The stops are unplanned and unpaid, and shop owners have noted that staff often only realised who he was after he left. Recent visits have included the following stores:
In interviews, Josh Johnson has talked about his current reading, citing James Tynion IV and Darryl Cunningham, and noting a preference for Image's creator-owned work while still appreciating DC and Marvel characters. The short videos have been well received by both comics fans and retailers. For independent shops, the free publicity from a high-profile comedian with a strong social media following is welcome. Josh Johnson is continuing his Comedy Band Camp tour through the rest of 2026 and into 2027. Comic shop owners in upcoming cities may want to keep an eye on the door, and their Instagram comments, where he regularly asks for recommendations. Here are his current tour dates…
