Dan and Katie Merritt (fifth and sixth from left) are honored by the Dearborn City Council during its April 28 meeting for their 41 years of service to the community.
By SUE SUCHYTA
Times-Herald Newspapers
DEARBORN – Dan and Katie Merritt, owners of Green Brain Comics, were recognized during the April 28 City Council meeting for the business’ 41 years of service to the community.
The Merritts purchased Comics Plus in 1999 and renamed it Green Brain Comics in 2001, with the shop on Michigan Avenue celebrating its 41st year in business and its 25th year as Green Brain Comics.
In addition to offering an extensive selection of comics and graphic novels, the store is known for hosting community events.
The city council commendation cites Green Brain’s commitment to fostering creativity, imagination and connecting to residents of all ages, and the Merritts were praised for creating a welcoming space that celebrates storytelling, art and culture.
The Merritts were also praised for being leaders and ambassadors with the comic and creative arts community, and for supporting local artists, hosting charity events and for “cultivating space where creativity thrives and generations of readers are inspired.”
The business was also recognized as a destination that reflects “entrepreneurial excellence and a deep loyalty to community engagement.”
Dan Merritt of Green Brain Comics expresses his appreciation during the April 28 Dearborn City Council meeting following recognition of their 41 years of service to the community.
Green Brain Comics is recognized for its 41 years of serving the community during the April 28 Dearborn City Council meeting.