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About Loves Comics

Family-owned. Nerd-operated. US-based in Fort Worth, Texas. Born in the arcades and card shops of the 90’s, built with modern craft.

US-Based Family Owned & Operated D&D DM OG YGO & Pokémon

A Letter from the Founder

Hey there—thanks for dropping by. I’m a Certified Ethical Hacker and Certified Website Developer, equal parts code-slinger and card-collecting lifer. I grew up during the wild birth of the trading card era—running OG Yu-Gi-Oh! duels after school and flipping Pokémon binders in the late 90’s and early 00’s. Those nights shaped my sense of community, fairness, and hype—values baked into Loves Comics.

I’m also a Dungeon Master who loves drawing out epic moments at the table—cheering the nat-20s, laughing through the nat-1s. That same energy fuels our shop: dramatic reveals, careful preparation, and always respecting the party.



Life stacked some encounters—recently divorced, now dating an equally nerdy, wonderful woman who gets the midnight sorting sessions. I’m a dad of four incredible kids (3 girls and my eldest son). They’re my whole universe and the reason our brand is relentlessly family-first. We pack like we’re shipping to our own house. We price like we’re buying for our own kids.

By day, I grind a regular job to keep the lights on so every spare dollar can be reinvested into this dream. By night (and most weekends), I run Black Trace Labs—our sister company specializing in website & mobile app development and full-scope penetration testing. That blend of creativity and security is why you’ll see retro neon and robust engineering here. Welcome to the Neon Vault.

Certified Ethical Hacker Certified Website Developer
  • Humanitarian at heart—while not religious, I believe in showing up for people.
  • Regularly donate to local charities and jump in when neighbors need help.
  • Builder mindset: fix it, improve it, ship it, learn from it.
  • Family-centric schedules and policies—we work around real life.
“Be kind, roll dice, and leave every place brighter than you found it.”

Journey So Far

  • 90’s–00’s: Original Yu-Gi-Oh! duels and Pokémon trades—where the obsession began.
  • 2010s: Web dev mastery & security track—earned CEH, shipped serious products.
  • 2020–Present: Building Black Trace Labs—web/mobile + pentest; neon aesthetic meets hardening.
  • 2025: Launched Loves Comics in Fort Worth, TX—family business, community focus.

Why Fort Worth?

Texas grit, generous neighbors, and a thriving nerd scene. We’re proud to be US-based and community-anchored.

Why Neon?

The glow of CRTs, arcade marquees, and holofoil pulls—nostalgia fused with modern performance.

Our Values

Humanity First

We’re not religious, but we believe in showing up, giving back, and treating every person with dignity.

Craft Over Hype

Curated inventory, honest grading, and packaging that respects collectors and kids alike.

Security & Trust

CEH roots: Stripe-secured checkout, TLS everywhere, anti-fraud screening, no grey-market nonsense.

Black Trace Labs

We build the web & mobile tech behind the neon—apps, storefronts, and secure infrastructure—then battle-test it via penetration testing. If you’re a local shop or creator who needs a site or an app, we’d love to help.

Community & Charity

Giving Back

We regularly donate to local charities and jump in when we see a need—quietly, consistently, and without strings attached.

Local Business Love

We partner with fellow small businesses for pop-ups, co-promos, and events. Rising tide, better party.

Family-First Scheduling Fair Trade-Ins Community Events

Have a question, idea, or collection?

Reach out—let’s make something rad. Trades, consignments, or custom builds welcome.