When Jacki Van Tuyle started working at Vault of Midnight, she knew the Ann Arbor-based comic shop was different. Unlike the "dusty, kind of quiet places with lots of boxes" that dominate the industry, the Vault's three locations — Grand Rapids, Detroit and the Ann Arbor flagship location — deliberately cultivate a welcoming space for everyone, including a dedicated section for queer comics. The Vault's commitment to LGBTQ+ representation reflects broader changes in comics culture, but it...
