Washingtonville comic shop celebrates 'geek and nerd culture.' What to know

Nickie Hayes, Poughkeepsie Journal

May 10, 2024 at 4:02 PM·1 min read

Darkstone Comics opened in December in Washingtonville.

Chris Pedatella found his passion for comics through his cousin, Daniel DiDato, an East Fishkill police officer who died in a one-car crash Dec. 18, 2023.

Pedatella has turned that shared family passion into a career, partnering with Chris Galaida to open Darkstone Comics in Washingtonville.

Read the story behind Darkstone: Fishkill police officer Daniel DiDato loved Marvel. His cousin's store honors his memory

Here’s what you need to know about the store.

New releases are on display at Darkstone Comics, located in the Brotherhood Plaza in Washingtonville, on April 30, 2024.

What does Darkstone Comics sell?

Darkstone Comics is a one-stop shop for anything in the realm of "geek and nerd culture," Galaida said, selling vintage comics, modern comics, books, trading cards, toys and posters.

Who owns Darkstone Comics?

Chris Pedatella and Chris Galaida, who met at a previous job, partnered to open the store to fill a gap they saw in the local market.

Both from the mid-Hudson Valley, Pedatella and Galaida were happy to find the Washingtonville location. Galaida grew up in nearby Blooming Grove, and Pedatella is from Wappingers Falls.

Funko Pop! figurines and free comic book day is advertised at Darkstone Comics on April 30, 2024. The shop is located in the Brotherhood Plaza in Washingtonville.

What special events are held at Darkstone Comics?

Darkstone hosts "Dungeons & Dragons" nights on Thursdays, and will soon be expanding to two nights a week.

A ribbon cutting will be held June 6 with community members and officials, followed by a grand opening celebration that weekend.

More information

Darkstone Comics is open from 1-8 p.m. every day. For more information, visit darkstonecomics.com or call 845-614-5178.

This article originally appeared on Poughkeepsie Journal: Dungeons & Dragons, vintage comics at Hudson Valley shop: What to know

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