Inside the NEW Sanctum Tattoos and Comics in downtown Birmingham [Photos]
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Today, June 5, Sanctum Tattoos and Comics reopened its doors in a new location in downtown Birmingham. Bham Now met 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 comic books and had experience working in other Birmingham-area comic shops, 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 too. I couldn’t run both businesses by myself, so I reached out to Wess to see if he’d be interested in doing this with me. He was easily bribed, so it worked it!”
Aaron Hamilton, Co-Owner, Sanctum Tattoos and Comics
At Sanctum, you’ll find a wide variety of comic books and more, including:
- Brand new comics, available every Wednesday (New Comic Book Day)
- Back issues
- Classic comics
- Graphic novels
- Paperback books
“Our personal tastes are geared more towards alternative comics, but we carry something for everyone! Anything 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:
- Aaron Hamilton | Book an appointment | Instagram
- Chatham Hellmers | Email for an appointment | Instagram
- Aislynn Lupien | Email for an appointment | Instagram
Sanctum Tattoos and Comics is now in downtown Birmingham
Recently, Sanctum Tattoos and Comics left their Avondale home of eight years for a new space in downtown Birmingham.
“We are friends with the owner of the building, and he had been fixing this place up around the time that 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:
- Yo’ Mama’s
- Frothy Monkey
- Neon Moon
- Bocca Ristorante
- EastWest
- Sloan’s (coming soon!)
- June Coffee
- Zephyr Barber
- Last Call Baking Co.
Visit Sanctum Tattoos and Comics in downtown Birmingham
- Sanctum Tattoos and Comics: 205.201.1072 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
- Address: 213 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, Noon-7PM; Sunday, Noon-4PM; closed on Monday
“You don’t have to like tattoos or comics to come hang out—Sanctum is here for everybody.”
Aaron Hamilton, Co-Founder, Sanctum Tattoos and Comics
Have you visited the new Sanctum Tattoos and Comics location in downtown Birmingham? Tag us @bhamnow to let us know your favorite part!
