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Once upon a time we were simply
Illusive Comics & Games. But Gaming grew. Thus, we created Isle of Gamers. Then we moved Illusive to its present gorgeous home. Then we moved Isle into its bigger and better present home. We don't particularly like moving, we just keep growing too big for our britches. Both stores are fantastic. TRUST US, WE'RE SO MODEST. |
(Yes I really was on the cover of SVBJ, and they actually put me on a giant ornament for Christmas in the Park in 2018).
Hi! I’m Anna, the proud Founder and CEO of Illusive Comics & Games, LLC, which includes Isle of Gamers and Illogical Associates.
It’s hard to spot me in the shop because I'm usually working from home, to be with my Pokemon obsessed child, or my office at Illusive Comics.
I have a Bachelors in Art, an MBA in e-Business and I have a background in Retail Management, Homeowners Insurance and Analysis, and Indie Comic Book Publishing. All of these come in handy, surprisingly, all of the time.
My philosophy is that if you're having a good time at my shops, you'll bring your friends, co-workers and Significant Others, and that will grow our community. A strong Community is essential to your health and a long-lasting Comics & Game shop. I hope you enjoy our shops. We all put our hearts and souls into them.
It’s hard to spot me in the shop because I'm usually working from home, to be with my Pokemon obsessed child, or my office at Illusive Comics.
I have a Bachelors in Art, an MBA in e-Business and I have a background in Retail Management, Homeowners Insurance and Analysis, and Indie Comic Book Publishing. All of these come in handy, surprisingly, all of the time.
My philosophy is that if you're having a good time at my shops, you'll bring your friends, co-workers and Significant Others, and that will grow our community. A strong Community is essential to your health and a long-lasting Comics & Game shop. I hope you enjoy our shops. We all put our hearts and souls into them.
Mark is the Chief Technology Officer and Doer Of Everything Else with the company, as well as being one of the company owners.He's a Writer, Poet, Cat lover, Whovian, and Library worshipper. Mark has been reading comics since he was a Quizboy and he has recently come to love KeyForge if he can find time and human to play with. Mark is also one of our Delivery Santas!
Comics Manager Steve is in charge of All Comic Stuff, and can occasionally be caught running with balloons. He’s been with Illusive/Brian’s Books for over 20 years now. He loves to chat about WoW Online or play Carcassone, Cribbage or Kittens in a Blender. He also waxes poetic about the difference between soup and stew and is an avid collector of practically everything, so you might run into him at a local flea market.
Don has worked at several game stores in the Bay Area, and has settled in at Isle of Gamers as the new Manager in Training. A professional at Pokemon and Magic: the Gathering, he loves to build fun and healthy communities and friendships. He loves to chat about anything geeky so don't be afraid to say hi!
Will is a software engineer who took Calculus six times. When you start seeing everything in mathematical formulas, it makes one ask oneself the question: is this what I truly want? Will answered that by diving deep into the tabletop hobby.
Will loves board games like Century, Azul, and Super Tock, and has played many role-playing games, though he prefers Fate over Dungeons and Dragons. He has two cats named Ada and Eris, and lives with his newlywed wife, Jessica, in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
Our General Manager Perry is the Haughtiest Man you know, and he’s damn proud of it. He’s likes to manage everyone else and their jobs, too. Lucky for you and me, he’s really good at that. Perry is also a big fan of the Star Wars RPG and comics, and loves to learn new games. On his own time, he’s into karaoke and drunching.
Ian is our Isle of Gamers Manager. He was with us through the opening of Isle of Gamers, for several years, and left to try a new career, but we've pulled him back in!! Ian's favorite games are Netrunner, Arkham Horror, tcg, and Kolejka. He's also a huge Indie RPG connisseur. He has a degree in Environmental Studies, so beware! He's studying you!
Allison loves to share her love of tabletop gaming with others, & takes joy in finding the perfect game for different playgroups. During her spare time, Allison enjoys playing board games, adventuring with friends during D&D, painting miniatures, and playing Magic: the Gathering.
Colten is our RPG Supervisor. He's now off in the wilds of Arizona, so you'll find him online, teaching Adults to Play D&D
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Rob, the Illusive Artistic Wizard and Handyman Guru (also known as The Sunday Guy) is another long-time collector of comics and employee of Illusive/Brian’s Books. He is responsible for all of our amazing window displays, making most of the bookcases and the pretty hand-created signs around the shop as well as re-wiring things and molesting Spidey. We won’t tell you what he does in his alone time, but he might be working on taking over the world.
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Michelle was a long-term gamer, turned staffer. She and her husband are avid boardgamers. If you have a question about a game, this lovely gamer will certainly know the answer. Michelle's other passion is her adorable little daughter.
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