Inside the NEW Sanctum Tattoo and Comic Book in Birmingham City Center (Photos)

Today, June 5th, Sanctum Tattoos and Comics reopened its doors in a new location in Birmingham city centre. Bham Now caught up with owners Aaron Hamilton and Wess Gregg to see what’s new.

Sanctum Tattoos and Comics, founded in 2016

In 2016, longtime friends Aaron Hamilton and Wess Gregg founded Sanctum Comics and Tattoos in Avondale. Both shared a passion for comics and had experience working at other comic shops in the Birmingham area, including The Comic Strip and Kingdom Comics.

“I’ve been a tattoo artist for 20 years, but I’ve always wanted to open my own comic shop. I couldn’t run both businesses by myself, so I reached out to Wess to see if he would be interested in doing it with me. He was easily bribed, so it worked!”

Aaron Hamilton, Co-Owner, Sanctum Tattoos and Comics

At Sanctum, you’ll find a wide variety of comics and more, including:

• New comics available every Wednesday (New Comic Day)
• Back problems
• Classic comics
• Graphic novels
• Paperback books

“Our personal tastes lean more towards alternative comics, but we have something for everyone! Whatever you can think of, we carry.”

Aaron Hamilton, Co-Founder, Sanctum Tattoos and Comics

In addition to comics, Sanctum has a full tattoo studio for its three artists, available by appointment only:

Sanctum Tattoos and Comics is now in Birmingham city centre

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Sanctum Tattoos and Comics recently left their home of eight years in Avondale for a new space in downtown Birmingham.

“We’re friends with the owner of the building and he fixed this place up around the time we started looking for a new location. We have more space here and the location is great.”

Wess Gregg, Co-Founder, Sanctum Tattoos and Comics

Located at 213 24th St N, the new space is near several popular local establishments, including:

Visit Sanctum Tattoos and Comics in downtown Birmingham

“You don’t have to like tattoos or comics to date – Sanctum is here for everyone.”

Aaron Hamilton, Co-Founder, Sanctum Tattoos and Comics

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