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Anyone can buy comics!
 In 1842 "The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck" became the first comic book published in the U.S.. Then one hundred years later in 1942 Larry's Comic Book Store, the first comic specialty store was opened. Since then comic books have come a super long way. They have been though ups and downs. They have seen hero's and villains. They have leaped of the printed pages to the silver screen.
One thing is for certain, comic books are not going anywhere and will continue to be one of the cheapest sources of entertainment for all ages. though it all New York has been home to some of the best comic book shops in the world.
With all the comic shops in the city Timessquare.com understands it's hard to choose the best one, so we have compiled a list of the the best shops around. Read TimesSquare.com's list of comic stores to find out where you can get your "comic on"!
Midtown Comics (Two Locations)
Midtown Comics Times Square
200 W 40th Street (Corner of 7th Avenue)
New York, NY 10018
1-212-302-8192
Midtown Comics Grand Central
459 Lexington Avenue (Corner of 45th Street)
New York, NY 10017
1-212-302-8192
midtowncomics.com
 Midtown comics
The Times Square location (40th St. and 7th Ave.) is two stories of comic bliss. You will be able to find any new book from the most independent to the most well known issues on the first floor. Also as soon as you walk in you notice a huge selection of rare DVD's of anything from the old Mr. T cartoon series to a collection of Tarintino short films. If your looking for graphic novels or trade paperback, you can find them here as well. On the second floor you will find a large collection of Statues, toys, and back issues of your favorite porno magazines.
As far as comic book back issues go Midtown has the biggest selection I've come across in the city, The only thing that keeps Midtown from being the most perfect shop in the world is that it's T-shirt and poster selection is virtually nil.
If your one of those indoor types or you don't want to be seen in a comic store Midtown has a really good online ordering service.
Forbidden Planet
840 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
212.473.1576
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 Forbidden Planet
Jim Hanley's Universe (Two Locations) 4 West 33rd St.
New York, NY 10001
(off 5th Ave. -
opposite the Empire State Building)
Tel: (212) 268-7088
jinhanley's.com
325 New Dorp Lane
Staten Island, NY 10306
Tel: (718) 351-6299
jinhanley's.com
 Jim Hanley's Univerese
and most progressive comic book stores. They were hailed as New York
City's best comic shop in 2001 by The New York Daily News.
At Jim Hanley's Universe, they stock the full range of
comic titles and related merchandise that is available today. They carry
mainstream comics from DC and Marvel as well as Manga, Graphic
Novels, Small Press, Indie and Mini Comics. They have an extensive back
issue collection. They also carry related Statues, Toys, T-shirts, DVDs,
Trading Cards, Books and more!!
Action Comics
337 E 81st St., New York, NY 10028 (212) 639-1976
Located in a moldy basement, they have a fairly small collection of comics. The one person behind the counter was not amicable.
Alex's MVP Cards
256 East 89th Street, New York, NY 10128 (212) 831-2273
A small place with a modest collection of comics and cards.
Chameleon Comics
3 Maiden Lane FL 1, New York, NY 10038 (212) 587-3411
Small, new stuff mostly. Virtually no back issues, some trades. They do have a helpful staff.
Collector's Kingdom
170 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002 (212) 677-6431
A very small collection. Located right around the block from the Williamsburg bridge.
Collector's Universe
124 East 40th Street, New York, NY 10016 (212) 922-1110
A very small selection of comics.
Cosmic Comics
36 East 23rd Street FL 2, New York, NY 10010 (212) 460-5322
A pretty good store, with lots of manga titles and lots of "mature" stuff. A decent collection all around, but the place was disorganized and the manager not welcoming.
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Four Color Comics
115 West 27th Street FL 8, New York, NY 10001 (212) 675-6990
They sell only Silver and Golden age comics but do not have a walk-in store. By appointment only.
Funny Business Comics
660 Amsterdam Avenue # B, New York, NY 10025 (212) 799-9477
A tiny place, quite disarrayed. They buy and sell used comics but mostly sell opera-related products. Yes, I said opera.
Gotham City Comics Inc
800 Lexington Avenue FL 2, New York, NY 10021 (212) 980-0009
Kind of a small place, but they have a decent collection of comics.
Its Another Hit
131 West 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001 (212) 564-4111
A lot of baseball cards and collectibles, the comic selection is okay.
Manhattan Comic's & Cards
228 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011 (212) 243-9349
They have a decent collection, some back issues, some old periodicals. They also have some statuettes and other collectibles.
Metropolis Comics-Collectibles
873 Broadway # 201, New York, NY 10003 (212) 260-4147
Mail-order Only.
New City Comics
836 West 181st Street, New York, NY 10033 (212) 928-3186
They have few comics, but a lot of baseball cards.
Roger's Time Machine
207 West 14th Street FL 2, New York, NY 10011 (212) 691-0380
A lot of obscure back issues, but not strong on much else. The place is also a little messy. On the upside they have plenty of old sci-fi periodicals. They also have old adult magazines.
Sleep of Reason Comics
47 West 8th Street FL 2, New York, NY 10011 (212) 982-7901
A good all around store, they have new titles, back issues, action figures and some cool trade paperbacks. Considering the small size of the place, they are fairly well-stocked. They also have some old sci-fi periodicals. The staff was friendly.
St Marks Comics
11 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY 10003 (212) 598-9439
They have an excellent selection of both back issues and trade paperbacks, but their back issues are difficult to access due to cramped space. They also possess the whole spectrum of current titles and the staff is very helpful. It is not a particularly large or new-looking store, though this should not deter you from considering the first-rate selection. They also have lots of cool collectibles. There is a smaller, less impressive location at 150 Chambers St.
Village Comics
214 Sullivan Street 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10012 (212) 473-3010
A great deal of cool statuettes, models, and other collectibles. But the comic selection is not very impressive and the back issues are a mess. Also, they have a pretty sizable "adults only" section and some cool old horror books.
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