Bella Books Comics & Toys was founded in 2016.
We carry a large selection of Funko Pops, NECA, Loungefly, Marvel Legends, DC Multiverse Figures, Star Wars Black Series, and Transformers Blokees figures. We carry a wide selection of independently owned Toy Companies, such as Four Horsemen Studios, Savage Crucible, Valaverse Action Force, Spero Toys Animal Warriors of the Kingdom, Formo Toys, and Zoloworld Warrior Beasts Action figures.
How it all Began
Blair and Matt met at the Taylor Bend YMCA in the Summer of 2010. What started off as a friendship bonding over Pop Culture quickly became the start of a lifelong love. They were married September 29th 2012.
After attending the first ever Tidewater Comicon at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Virginia Beach they began working on a joint adventure Super Lampshades. Super Lampshades consisted of Decoupaged lampshade covers, nightlights, and light switch covers. They gained success at local events in Hampton Roads.
After a few years and many talks with peers Matt and Blair decided that they wanted to go from Super Lampshades to owning their own comic shop. Bella Books Comics & Toys was formed in June 2016.
Matt Belliveau:
Matt, an army brat, grew up living in Izmir Turkey, Wiesbaden Germany, and several States throughout the US. In each new place, he bonded with friends over Comic books, Horror movies, Video Games, and Adam Sandler movies.
He has over twenty years of Retail and Customer service experience. He graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science.
Blair Belliveau:
Blair grew up on a large supply of Archie, Superman, and Wonder Woman Comics. She is a huge lover of Disney, the Muppet’s, Back to the Future, and Lord of the Rings.
She has both a Bachelor’s Degree from Old Dominion University for Real Estate and an MBA from William and Mary.