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In an exploration of Ann Arbor\u2019s robust and diverse literary scene, The Michigan Daily\u2019s Business beat spoke with seven downtown bookstores. Each article in \u2018The literary culture of downtown Ann Arbor\u2019 project aims to capture each store\u2019s unique offerings and contribution to the community. Read the other articles here.<\/em><\/p>\n Nestled in downtown Ann Arbor, Vault of Midnight<\/a> has remained a local center for comic fans since 1996<\/a>. Graphic novels, manga, board games and collectibles line the store\u2019s shelves. Themed tables of figurines and monthly book selections greet visitors near the entrance while the basement reveals a room lined with countless games, ranging from classic board games to strategy-heavy roleplaying games. Co-founded by Curtis Sullivan and Steve Fodale and now expanded into Detroit and Grand Rapids, the store has evolved into a Main Street staple known for its unique atmosphere and eclectic inventory.<\/p>\n Sullivan said in an interview with The Michigan Daily his love for comics began when he was a child and inspired him to open the store.<\/p>\n \u201cWe opened Vault of Midnight in 1996 in Ann Arbor,\u201d Sullivan said. \u201cI\u2019m a lifelong comic book reader \u2014 I learned to read from comics when I was seven. I still read comics every single week. I\u2019m 52 now, and my passion only grows.\u201d<\/p>\n