Pretty sure if you're looking for any comic in America it will be found here. I'm serious. The…read moreplace is gigantic and stuff is literally everywhere. It looks like it may be a little disorganized but I bet the dude at the counter knows where everything is. Pretty friendly guy asked if I needed help with anything and I said no, just looking, and he said "that'll cost you $1.50-which was cute and made me laugh. I like this place and I'll be back. Gave it 4 stars due to the heavy smell of smoke. 2 0 1 8 Come on! #jobbluth

Location - Mountain Empire is conveniently located at 1210 S. Roan in JCT. Parking is available in…read morefront of the store. Grade: A Atmosphere- Located in a strip mall, What you see with MEC is what you get. The store is well lit, reasonably clean with wide rows that are well stocked. The only major drawback is a strong musty smell that permeates throughout. This could probably be remedied with a good dehumidifier and carpet cleaning. Grade: C- Knowledge/Customer Service- while not as knowledgeable as other stores in the area, MEC is one of the more professional and friendly. Each staff member has been genuinely courteous, helpful and willing to go way out of their way to get what I need. One instance, the gentleman called a competitor to help find the book I wanted. MEC is also the best comic store in terms of price. It is the only comic store in the tri state area that offered a 10% discount for purchasing 5 or more books. Grade: A- Quality/Selection- MEC has a moderate to large selection of mainstream and adult comics. But if you are looking for Indy titles, this is your place. This section alone is larger than all new titles combined at their regional competitors. A small selection of games, toys and cards are also available. If you are looking for back issues however, I would try elsewhere. they have very little past 1990 and most is not in collector condition. On a side note, I would like to see a better display method for Marvel and DC comics near the front. Most comics in that space, on the other side of the counter are damaged along the spines due to over packing the comics into the media cases. Grade: B- Overall: This store has one of the largest selections of indy titles in the tri state area. Their customer service is second to none. However, if you need back issues, I would look elsewhere. Overall Grade: B-

Employee service and friendliness are excellent. Everything is well organized, and prices are…read moresignificantly lower than when purchased elsewhere in new condition. I have gotten several wonderful used books and CDs here, and everything is in great working quality.

I can always find an interesting read here. And sometimes a really good buy on a DVD series!…read moreAlways clean, fresh & organized!

This is where the real comic collectors go in Asheville. The owners are very knowledgeable, true…read morefans of comics, and all around nice guys.

Such a fun spot to visit! I thought they had a great selection of old and new. I was looking for…read moreCaptain America in particular and found a vintage issue super close to what I was after. The pricing was great and I thought the service was excellent. Super friendly and helpful! Will come back next time I'm in AVL.

Hands down best comic shop around. Won't find customer service like this anywhere. Huge selection…read moreof comics, games Funko Pop figures, action figures etc.

I visited Dewayne's World with my son while we were in town visiting him, and even though I'm not a…read morecomic book guy or a guy that plays role-playing games kinda guy, I thought that this place was cool. We were greeted quickly upon entering by an employee that obviously loved their job and was willing to assist as needed. The store was laid out nicely with lots of room to move. There's a room on the right side of the store where gaming and tournaments take place. The schedule of events, which were plentiful, was displayed on a screen at the back of the store. The store had many games, action figures, collectables, comic books, miniatures and paints, gaming accessories. The owner came in while we were there and he was engaging and helpful as well. Our son speaks highly of the place and I can see why.

Lively even around the holidays, very fair prices, decent selection on TTRPG gaming, and nice…read moreservice! It's everything you'd want in a smallish-town comic shop!

Every thing must go will sell at a reasonable amount. I have antique marbles, stamps of us…read morepresident and vintage wheat penny

Have lots of books reasonably priced. I found a few of my favorite authors even PD James who wrote…read morebooks in the sixties. The staff were helpful.

Adrenaline rush. Any bookstore does that. Sometimes it's a tiny bit of excitement, others is more…read morelike an overdose of sugar and caffeine. Book Lover's Warehouse is closer to the latter. It had the aroma of books -- old books, to be precise. It's in a nondescript strip center and is very ordinary looking from the outside. It has a warehouse feel. Walking in, I could tell it wasn't what I was expecting -- a warehouse -- but more of a treasure trove of books, vinyl, DVDs, comic books, sheet music, and a few miscellaneous antiques. I can't say I figured out how it was set up, certainly by section, but there were hardcovers and paperbacks of many genre scattered. Or at least it seemed that way. Each section was roughly sorted alphabetically by author, so that made searching easier. I didn't see a lot of duplication in titles. I had only a limited amount of time before they closed. It was a kid-in-a-candy-store moment; too much to explore and limited to what I could grab in the short window of time I had available. It wasn't nearly enough to do the exploring I wanted. But, with that said, I did manage to pick up a couple of titles I haven't seen by authors I have and that was a win for me. As with most used bookstores, the price is about half of the cover price, except for the first edition, rare books, or collectibles. It's a good place to try out a new author or series without the financial commitment of a new bookstore; or if you want to try your luck with the comic books or vinyl. There's a separate display case of Elvis recordings and memorabilia -- this is Tennessee, after all, and I'd expect nothing less. Just a fun store all around.

I love bookstores. And I love this one…read more The coffee shop is open again and the staff are always super helpful. The only thing I have against BAM is that it's corporate. But, to offset my personal grievance, they buy back books, sell used books, and even if something is out of stock, they can order it for me and either send it to my address or hold it for pickup. That's pretty good. They can check, with accuracy, what's in stock. There was one weird time when a clerk couldn't find a common reference book (APA manual), but that's not something everyone uses or knows about, right? They could use more comfortable seating around the store, but it still FEELS like a bookstore and I dig that. Kitschy nerd shirts and clothing, Fandom figures and trappings, and a huge periodical section for enthusiasts of all stripes.

What rocket scientist thought it was a good idea to remove all of the comfortable seating areas…read morefrom the store? It used to be that one could go in there and get four or five books, order an iced coffee drink, sit in a lovely chair, and figure out which book or two one would purchase. Now, those seating areas are gone. I walked out without buying anything. If this is some sort of new corporate initiative, I will just stay home, curl up on my really comfortable couch, and get books on my Kindle. Stupid idea. Especially for a struggling industry.

The Original Mast General Store is located in Valle Crucis, NC. It was opened by Henry Taylor back…read morein 1883 as the Taylor General Store and has been operating ever since, so they are definitely doing something right! The landmark is on the National Register of Historic Places and is quite a popular place. While you won't be able to park right out front as they did in the past, there is plenty of parking located conveniently behind the store. W.W. Mast bought a half stake of the business in 1897, then bought the other half in 1913, changing the name to Mast General Store It was truly the Amazon of its day, offering everything you could possibly need with the motto, "goods for the living, coffins and caskets for the dead," which prompted the local phrase, "If you can't buy it here, you don't need it ." When the economy changed and the original store closed in 1977, it was thankfully saved and reopened in 1980 by preservationists John and Faye Cooper The front corner of the store features an active town post office The store spans two levels with beautifully creaking floorboards that instantly let you know you are in a nostalgic place filled with history. A lot of the original advertising posters from Mr. Mast are still mounted on the walls alongside the vintage counters and fixtures The original cast iron potbellied wood stove is still used to heat the store, the functional wooden trap doors in the floorboards still remain from where chickens historically were traded for store credit, and you can even get a cup of coffee for just 5 cents. You will find a massive variety of cast-iron cookware, old-fashioned candy in barrels, postcards, books, high-quality clothing, footwear, toys, and traditional mercantile goods. I even bought a delicious fried apple pie! The historic Little Red Schoolhouse sits right behind the main building and offers clearance merchandise, though I just enjoyed looking at the older architecture and reading about the school.

Been coming here for a few years now, we love visiting the area and stopping in for a moon pie and…read morea spicy ginger ale or cream soda!!!! There's so much to look at here, the property itself is stunning and surrounded by amazing nature, the staff are all warm and friendly, and you could spend literally hours here perusing the shelves. There's good old fashioned candy, popcorn, snacks, there's Valle Crucis souvenirs to bring home. It's never felt like a tourist trap, it's always felt very warm, country, and welcoming. The building itself is so old and stunning! The creamy floors and woodsy smells, it's always a treat to come here and there's so much to look at and buy. There's even a Christmas shop upstairs year round, where you can stock up on goodies ahead of time for Christmas. I'd say the value is pretty good, depending on what you're buying. Snacks, drinks, candy are all very affordable, but the souvenir and brand name products of course are higher up in price, which is to be expected. All in all, a wonderful place to stop by to grab a treat or bring home some gifts for family and friends. Highly recommend!!!

Unhelpful customer service. I asked specific questions for idk answers. Then when I asked who I…read morecould talk to still got idk.

Residing inside a building with the most Far-Out, psychedelic art murals in East Tennessee (or…read moreanywhere) is a cozy, well curated trove of used and new vinyl, CD's, Tie Dye clothing, Stereo equipment, and great browsing music being dj'd by the owner. I've been coming here for years and always leave with a stack of quality vinyl. This part of the neighborhood is under construction, so if you can wind your way to this oasis, parking is available on the side of the building.