For the most part, the characters of “The Big Bang Theory” are happy with their careers and get paid well. Even Penny becomes a successful pharmaceutical rep by the end of the series. However, one character always seems to be stuck in a love-hate relationship with his career — comic book store owner Stuart Bloom.
A recurring character on the show from the beginning, Stuart runs The Comic Center of Pasadena, giving the gang a place to hang out. However, he always seems lonely and dissatisfied with his life. We later learn he graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and is a talented artist, but he ended up being the guy who sells comic books instead of the one who creates them.
Unfortunately, since Stuart’s store becomes a regular fixture on the show, he gets stuck in a low-paying, unrewarding job. Even when the store burns down in Season 7’s “The Status Quo Combustion” and Stuart accepts a job taking care of Howard’s mother, his new career proves temporary. By Season 8’s “The Comic Book Store Regeneration,” Stuart reopens his store after Mrs. Wolowitz gives him enough money.
Fortunately, by Season 11, things finally pick up for Stuart. He hires Denise (Lauren Lapkus) as his assistant manager, and the two start dating after Denise finds Stuart’s pop culture knowledge “hot.” His new store also seems more financially successful than the first one, showing that even if he has to be the comic book guy, there’s no reason he can’t be happy doing it.
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