Beloved Hamilton comic book store closes amid rent hike — but owner says he'll be back
![Gary Burton has run Burdin's Comics for more than 30 years in Hamilton. His shop on Barton Street East, pictured here, closed last month. man stands in store surrounded by comic books](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7284025.1722623902!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpeg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/gary-burton.jpeg)
Piles of bright comic books line the walls as Gary Burton feels his way around his Hamilton store, attempting to pack up his business of over 30 years. The 62-year-old, who has lost most of his vision, is being evicted but is hopeful he'll open Burdin's Comics somewhere else soon.