Mike D'Angelo owns a small comic shop in a Las Vegas strip mall. Though he finished art school and briefly worked as a comic book illustrator, Mike had to resort to what his parents call “Plan B,” building his own business. Having to give up most of his creative ambitions and with the pandemic taking a toll on Mike’s World Comics, he’s had to reinvent the store and lay off his best worker and closest friend, Alex. Though he thinks his dreams are behind him, he yearns to return to his true passion, art ...then they meet Brandon and together, the three of them save each other and realize their dreams.
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00:00You
00:07Handle the commerce with care. Welcome to the store. I'm Mike. This is Alex
00:15Angelo I'm just making sure you receive that notice. I sent you one notice your lease is up next month inflation
00:22I
00:24Check this out wild imagination comics just opened up down the street. I think we should go check out that other comic shop
00:30See how the other half lives. I'm Chad. My dad owns the company, you know her hiring
00:36You know anybody who's interested the only comic store in town. What about my swirl?
00:42Not much to see though unless you're Mike. Okay, I've seen enough. Let's get out of here before I throw up
00:48Honestly Mike, I think you need some new customers. Tell me something. I don't know
00:53Hey kid
00:55What are those those are really good, you know, I was an illustrator for about five minutes
01:00I think you could teach me to draw like that. Tell you what you build me a website. I'll help you learn to draw a deal
01:08How was your day son? Mom and I found a really cool comic book store. You know, the kids fun to have around
01:14Really making an impact around here. I
01:17Just don't understand why you keep encouraging this comic book thing
01:21And I just wish my dad understood how I feel I don't even think he likes me
01:27Why are we sitting in a parking lot to draw?
01:29I wanted to show you that inspiration can come from anywhere. The dog is an alien beast with a whip
01:40Hey, look, it's Mike from Mike's world going out of business sale here Mike
01:47I think each person needs to follow their own unique path. And otherwise you'll just be wondering what if
01:54Being a small business owner was never my passion. That's my plan B
02:06Seriously just work hard and you'll get your chance never have a plan B
02:10Yeah, it's true