They bought a little bookstore in 1981 on 3rd avenue and indian school road. But like the devious creatures and beguiling magic that. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. We have over 5000 comics fully displayed on our unique shelving system and thousands more available. Oct 22, 2019 at a time when many comic book retailers are in full retreat, two local shops buck the trend. Hey everyone, to do our part in limiting exposure from the covid19 pandemic we are postponing the sunday, march 22 ash ave comic book club meetup for frank millers batman the dark knight strikes again, and the.
Comic bookthemed restaurant to open at desert ridge in. Now in 2020, that is no different where even the smallest plot device can come back in a big way years later. Best 30 comic book stores and dealers in phoenix, az with. At a time when many comicbook retailers are in full retreat. Gotham city comics and collectibles comic bookstore.
Free comic book day is a celebration of comics, and everyones invited those who already know how great comics are, and those about to find out. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. All about books and comics in phoenix will close in april. Desert ridge marketplace is the perfect location for our first u. Beloved phoenix comic book store to close its doors alan and marsha girouxs story is a real pageturner. Fantastic worlds comics, located in scottsdale, arizona is the valley of the suns finest comic shop. Reviews on comic book stores in phoenix, az all about books and comics, collectors marketplace, fantastic worlds comics, dreadnought comics, samurai. This page is about comic books, anime, cosplay, horror, etc. Valley businesses pivot to offer curbside service, deliveries. I have been selling comics in tucson for over a quarter century and make a determined effort to read every comic that comes out so that i can know the. Its the final issue for a central phoenix comic book store. We provided arizonas largest selection of new comics, back issue comics, toys, trade paperbacks, hardbacks, statues, tshirts, comic related gifts, supplies and more but the brick and mortar store is now closed. Alexandra made her debut as the younger version of ororo munroe, originally played by halle berry, in.
Published work in video games, novels, comic books, webbased material, tv, film, or related media. Here are five of our favorite phoenix area comic book stores, with a few honorable mentions. Here are 10 of our favorite comic book shops in metro. Beloved comic book store closing its doors in phoenix.
The owners, jeff and jacob, are great guys, always fun a. Here are five of our favorite phoenixarea comic book stores, with a few honorable mentions. Five favorite comic book shops in phoenix phoenix new times. Dark phoenix star alexandra shipp talks up a storm and goes. Vintage phoenix is the destination for comics, graphic novels, action figures and more neat stuff in bloomington. The phoenix the weekly story comic home page phoenix. They also went out of their way to help me get ahold of read more. Back then the shop stock was 90% used books with some comics on. We offer an expansive variety of comics both new and back issued as well as one of the largest. Coronavirus in pa will comic books be changed forever.
Peoria ave in glendale az for all your comic book needs. These businesses in central phoenix cater to oldschool ways. Why is daredevil wearing iron man armor in an upcoming comic. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Each store reflects the local scene and our needs and stock change daily.
Phoenix comics nw has been the best magic store in town for more than 20 years. Comic bookthemed restaurant to open at desert ridge in phoenix. Ash avenue comics is one of those old school comic bookstores which remind me of my youth. Comicx, a unique theme restaurant full of life and childhood memories, where the atmosphere immerses customers in fantasy and imagination with decor and lifesized statues of comic book superheroes and villains from the last six decades. Dreadnought comics offers a wide variety of hard to find comics, toys, magic the gathering, airsoft sales and support and much more. Pop culture collectors superstore that holds the southwests largest selection of vintage to modern toys, comics, video games, anime, diecast and more. Best comic book shop phoenix glendale mesa tempe phoenix. Comicx, a comic bookthemed restaurant, will open at desert ridge marketplace in phoenix.
While the internet is vital to business i very much like to meet my customers face to face whenever possible. We offer an extensive original comic art collection for sale, as well as vintage toys. After 38 years, phoenixs longestrunning comic book store will close its. Ken, susan and the staff have gone out of their way to help me and answer any questions i had. All about books and comics has been a community staple for almost 40 years and now the. Comicx, a chain of superhero themed restaurants, opens a first u. Conveniently located in the university mall shopping centre, across from george mason university. Fantastic worlds comics comic books, action figures. Whether it is a comic book or a single pack of rolling papers, we want to make sure our customers are happy with how we do things here at the hidden hideout. Mar 20, 2020 several local comic book shops, including gotham city comics and collectibles in downtown mesa, are also offering curbside pickup and shipping comics at a discount or free. All about books and comics the worlds comic book superstore. Sep 09, 2018 thor is about to battle wolverine in the most epic fashion possible.
Phoenix also hosts a feminist comic book club on the last wednesday of every month at 7 p. The familyfriendly restaurant and bar will be the first u. Phoenix comics opened its nw calgary location in nov. My mum asked me if id rather play video games or read the phoenix. Our hardworking staff is waiting to help you with all your collecting interests. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Graphic novel comic book marvel phoenix resurrection. This is thousands of years into the future after the earth has gone dead. Jun 04, 2019 comic book shopping welcomes alexandra shipp, who plays xmen superhero storm in dark phoenix.
Top 10 best comic book stores in phoenix, az last updated april. A look at the year that was 2019, and a look forward to the year we want 2020 to be. I have been selling comics in tucson for over a quarter century and make a determined effort to read every comic that comes out so that i can know the material and speak knowledgeably about your favorites. The phoenix comic, 29 beaumont street, oxford, oxfordshire ox1 2np. Drawn to comics a locally owned and operated comic book store located in downtown glendale. Drawn to comics is a locally owned and operated comic book store located in downtown. When you visit a comic book shop, youre stepping into a world of wonders. Originally purchased in 1981 with the name a little bookstore, the comic book shop has over one million back issue comics, along with toys. The amazing comic shop the galaxys greatest comic store. Marsha and alan giroux have owned the business since 1981, moving around several central phoenix locations before settling into their bright, cozy locale near central avenue and camelback road in 2015. We have an extensive singles selection from out of print rares to more than 200,000 ten cent cards.
Here are 10 of our favorite comic book shops in metro phoenix. Jun 04, 2019 comic book shopping is back, and this week welcomes alexandra shipp in honor of the release of dark phoenix. Fantastic worlds comics offers an extensive supply of new and vintage comic books and related pop culture items. As distribution is cut off, comic book shop owners across the nation weigh in on the uncertain future for. We offer an expansive variety of comics both new and back issued as well as one of the largest selections of collectibles and action figures in glendale. No one sells more, knows more, or has more experience with the game. Jesse james comics has a huge selection of comics to meet the needs of almost any fan. Comic book shopping is hosted by collider heroes coy jandreau and gives guests the. Like us on facebook for our posts to show up in your feed and to keep up on aabc back issue sales and post retirement news.
The best 10 comic books in phoenix, az last updated april. Our entertainment exchanges buy books, magazines, comics, music, movies, video games, musical instruments, electronics, housewares, and more. Where to buy comics in the seattle area curbed seattle. Comicx, a mexicobased chain of restaurants and bars, will open its first u. They tend to stock 610 of everything that comes out each. All about books and comics, stinkweeds, arizona hifi, changing hands bookstore, first draft. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Hey everyone, to do our part in limiting exposure from the covid19 pandemic we are postponing the sunday, march 22 ash ave comic book club meetup for frank millers batman the dark knight strikes again, and the sunday, april 5 meetup to discuss black bolt. Find out why comic book shops are a great place to discover comics and join a community of people just like you. Get the best deals on phoenix comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Jan 14, 2019 eat burgers with batman at phoenix s first comic book themed restaurant.
Heres what to expect at phoenix s new comic book themed restaurant. Welcome to eldrainea storybook land of castles and cauldrons, of chivalrous knights and trickster faeries. Our mission is to bring our customers top quality products from our suppliers, while keeping shipping cost to a minimal. Sep 19, 2011 this is the comic book geeks comic book shop. Phoenix new times guide to metro phoenixs best comics shops, including samurai, all about books and comics, ash ave, and gotham city. Apply to writer, designer, comic book art class and more. How we can support our comic book shops by marvel as we all encounter new and uncertain challenges in response to covid19 and take extraordinary measures to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the industry and beyond, our thoughts are with the entire industry and community we all support. Coronavirus in pa will comic books be changed forever after. Drawn to comics is a locally owned and operated comic book store located in downtown glendale. Charlies comic books tucson, arizonacharlies comic books.
The stores laid out like a dork hoarders garage sale packed with rows and rows of long boxes, with very little wiggle room. All about books and comics is a happy place, where, if the mood strikes, i can revisit childhood comic book favorites, such as archie, jughead, betty and veronica. As distribution is cut off, comic book shop owners across the nation weigh in. Beloved comic book store closing its doors in phoenix featured. We are thrilled to offer you a new state of the art comic experience at our new location at 24 w. Phoenix comic book store to close after nearly four decades of. If we dont have it, we will do what we can to make sure you do. We provide arizonas largest selection of new comics, back issue comics, toys, ccgs, cmgs, trade paperbacks. Check back weekly for staff picks, events and more at the amazing comic shop. And as a bonus, every book in the shop comes bagged and boarded. At jjc, we strive to work with all of our comic fans and provide superior customer service. Star wars always since its inception in 1977 has had a lot of lore.