Best comic shop in Indy. After 50 years they must be doing something right. Used to play Heroclix…read morethere. Sad to see no more gaming after Covid....oh well

I used to think that Downtown Comics Castleton and Circle City Comics (formerly) used to be my…read morefavorite comic shops, but now Comic Carnival is my favorite comic shop to visit! It also a perfect shop for pop culture fans. I love the selection of new and old comic books that I can find (such as Marvel, DC, Image, IDW, etc.), the good customer service I can provide, how much any of the comics cost, and everything else that makes it fun to visit! I sure hope a next comic shop will be my second favorite like Comic Carnival!

I've been a loyal customer for about 3 1/2 years. Simply the best option for your comic needs, the…read morestaff cares and will always try to help you in any regard. Not only in purchasing a vast array of books but also the community they've built. Book clubs every month, hosting watch parties, collecting vintage media. A giant backlog of single issue comics at a great price. Truly the best option for the nerds of Indy.

This store is phenomenal. It had a great selection of comics, aswell as volumes and compendiums on…read morethe shelves. The prices were good too, with comics being pretty cheap, especially compared to prices in other stores. The man running the store was very nice and talkative aswell, helping you if necessary. Amazing store, deserves way more attention

This place is a hidden gem for anyone that likes to read or collects comics. The employee working…read morethere game me a wealth of information for grading my comic book collection. (For those that don't know, grading a comic book is having a 3rd party look at it and inspect it and rank the condition. It adds value to your comics if they are in good shape). They had all of their comics organized by characters and publishers. Can not wait to go back again. They have very fair prices too. They also sell different collectibles.

Nice little comic shop with a small games area for Magic and D&D. Good selection of current books…read more Staff were nice. They did push a loyalty punch card, which always feels anachronistic to me.

What a cool comic store right here in Indy. This was our first visit to this location. The…read moreselection was outstanding and the staff were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly.

This is a nice little shop with extremely friendly staff and a great selection. I also was very…read moreimpressed with the organization of the back issues. Everything was in complete order and well organized. I do think some of the pricing is quite a bit higher than other shops, but there's something to be said for nice Staff and not having to search too hard for what you're looking for.

What a friendly, fun and well stocked store. Eric, Brian and the rest of the staff my husband and I…read morehave been fortunate to have met are very knowledgeable and eager to help you find the perfect graphic novel or game pieces (along with gaming supplies) you may desire. Eric and his staff take an active support in local events.

This shop is split between Krypton Comics and Singer Hobbies, two businesses owned by brothers that…read moreshare the space. The front of the store has a lot of paintball equipment and some gaming card packs. The rear left is set up for gaming tables. The rear right is set up for comics, a few comic related toys, and graphic novels. There are some boxes of old comics as well, but the collection is rather small. (I've seen larger collections at conventions.) The guy behind the counter was friendly and made sure to let me know to ask if I had any questions or needed assistance. The problem is that the inventory is on the small side compared to most comic shops I've been to and it could do with more wall displays promoting the new story lines that get collectors excited. Review #2121

Great service and help with finding a jumping point for getting back into comics. Will always…read morerecommend!

This comic shop along 6th street was a fun visit for me. I used to be a comic reader/collector…read moreearlier in my life. I had over 12,000 comics at one point but finally gave them up when it was time to downsize our home. So when I entered this shop, there was a bit of nostalgia, especially when I saw the boxes of "vintage" comics sitting on a stand in the middle of the main room. What surprised me was that there were three rooms inside the shop. The comics and graphic novels that lined the shelves were grouped in the rooms by major brand, or children's, or independent offerings. I was the only customer mid afternoon on a Friday, so I was able to discuss the industry and offerings with the man behind the counter. Very friendly gentleman who brought me up to date on the major trends in comics/collecting. For those of you who are comic readers/collectors, know that this shop is devoted to the reading materials, not so much on the collectibles that some of the shops in the Indy area offer. But if you are into reading, I would say this shop has a wide variety on hand and seems like they will work with you to try finding something if they don't. Nice place to browse and hunt for your entertainment reading. Review #3292

Running a comic shop can be tough, but for some stores, the joy of browsing old issues and feeling…read morethe comics is what makes them special. Unfortunately, this store doesn't quite capture that magic. Upfront, I want to say that it appears to have been around for a while, attracting dedicated comic fans. It is doing something right. It also hosts local card tournaments (and maybe D&D?), but I can't speak to the variety of those. This might be their bread and butter. Not sure. The comic section, however, is a mess. As soon as you walk in, you pass a narrow row of shelves about 5 feet tall facing away from you--it's unclear why, but it makes the space feel small or uninviting. Still, it isn't a large space, and it doesn't match the charm of classic comic shops. Felt more like I was entering a dark porn store from the 80s. For my trip, I had read revieews and as a local comic store, I wanted to check it out. I was looking for back issues. Remember stores with hundreds of boxes overflowing with comics packed in too tight to see the comics? Yep, that is this place. Navigating the shop is tricky: new comics are on hanging shelves too close together, forcing you to crouch and strain to see them under the shelf above. Independent comics are on the far left of the store in the back - between the boxes and boxes and boxes and boxes and boxes of back issues. The backstock is packed with rows of comics, about 25% overflow in each box (plus stacks of comics on top of those boxes). Very hard to browse. When you do find a title, the comics tend to be dusty, and although sealed, I didn't have my glasses to check for spine ticks or other issues. But, it can't be good to store comics on top of a box without a lid. If you're hunting for key back issues, forget it--these have been picked over like roadkill in the desert; there's nothing valuable left. Instead, you'll find many comics priced between $1-$2, labeled at $4-$8 or more, but most are from the past and generally worthless. I can't tell if the store is clean, but it felt dirty (maybe the lighting or the dusty boxes?). If I were to advise the store - even though they seem to be doing fine - I'd suggest selling your stock on Whatnot, starting at $1 per comic, to gauge interest. If you can clear out 35% of your back issues that way, you won't need to sell low-value comics at higher prices. I understand the reluctance to take losses - I've felt the same - but if your stock is holding back from creating a warm, vibrant, energetic atmosphere, it might be worth doing. There's no shame in dumping unsellable stock as a tax write-off. Listing those low-priced comics at $4-$6 could generate significant revenue and help the store thrive. Personally, I think this is the best approach, as you don't need to spend hours selling thousands of comics. I will note that the staff were friendly. I spoke with one staff member and they are knowledgeable about the stock they had. My guess is this might be where the store shines for people. The human touch. I so wanted to like this place. But, maybe I wait until I make trips to Chicago in the future.

Absolutely a gem! There's rows and rows of comic books, but they also carry board games and playing…read morecards. Ms. Sadako (owner's mother) is always friendly and sweet; I enjoy the conversations I have with her. It's always fun to just stop by and browse, and they also have a small section of old nostalgic Japanese manga. The owner, Roy, is very knowledgeable and can help you find what you're looking for. He has a great sense of humor and he's full of interesting stories. I didn't grow up near a comic book store, but I hope this is what the good ol' days were like. Just a quirky family business with a strong sense of community. So stay for a while, and enjoy meeting old and new friends.

Lots of good funky pops and staff is friendly they have good comic books and some fun mystery packs…read moretoo

A hidden gem in the White River Plaza in Muncie, IN. Owner is an expert in new trends in graphics,…read moreformat and story and has a collection of current Eisner winners along with deep collections of classic Marvel titles. Local artists, graphic novels and RPGS all in a large retail location with plenty of parking. I'm there every month!

Excellent locally owned vinyl and book store with a very large selection in spite of its small…read moresize. They have a bit of everything including first editions, vintage magazines, children's books, tarot and oracle decks, jewelry, local art, and books by local authors. The owner was warm and engaging, and wrote some recommendations for me based on what I'd purchased. It's out of the way for me, but I'll make a conscious effort to come back. Irvington vinyl is worth it!

I decided to come out on small business Saturday to support one of my favorite places. If you…read morehaven't been to Irvington you need to visit soon. It's a charming town east of downtown Indy and it's full of great places. Irvington vinyl and books is one of them. They are tucked into a quite street next to the gamer store, the front part has different selections of books and I the selection is vast, there's new, old, young adult, and Indy mags. The back part holds all the records and cassettes, the selection is also very broad, so there is something for everyone. Visit this store if you can, you'll find something to take home and support something small and independent. Look out for the cute store cat as well!

For a wheelchair user, I seem to have a weird fascination with everything in the world that's not…read moreparticularly accessible. Case in point? The Irvington Lodge. I love this building. I would never really recommend the building for wheelchair users, though I've managed to get around it fairly well. The building began development in 1921 and was completed in 1922. Like many Masonic Lodges, the ground floor was intentionally designed to allow for retail spaces as this would help support the Lodge. If you're familiar with the Irvington Lodge, then you know that it bears on it the rather ominous "Lodge #666" marking. It seems fitting to have this be in a neighborhood recognized for its many haunted locations, but there's no denying it even creeps me out a bit. The building was rumored to be the host of Ku Klux Klan meetings in the 1920s - KKK Grand Dragon D.C. Stephenson lived only a few blocks away in a mansion on University Avenue. Until 1950, the Lodge also hosted the Irvington Post Office. The Irvington Lodge continues to be an actively utilized building. Retail spaces are taken by Irvington Vinyl & Books, Hampton Designs Studio & Shop, and LVLUP Gaming Lounge. Additionally, Mosaic Church uses the Lodge's entire 3rd floor. Accessibility is most challenging in the 1st floor retail spots, though I noticed during my recent visit that Irvington Vinyl & Books had installed a bit of a ramp trying to help the situation. It's certainly not ADA, though it is an improvement. You can get into the first floor of the lodge. There is an elevator to the 2nd and 3rd floors. The 2nd floor includes a theatre room, reception room, a fully functioning kitchen, and a buffet area. You can rent these facilities and the rates are pretty market friendly. The Theatre Room has over 2300 square feet and many period touches still in place. It's rather stunning. The Reception Room is right about 1400 square feet. The 3rd floor has a couple of large main rooms. Hardwood floors are in place throughout and there's a stunning balcony that would be great for a wedding (unless you're in a wheelchair - then it would suck). This is one of those buildings I can't help but love. I'd give almost anything to have an office here, though it would inherently be a not particularly wheelchair friendly one. You also have close proximity to the Irving and nearby Irvington area businesses. Renting the facilities requires the usual liability insurance in place and a deposit, though rates are pretty friendly. They don't have preferred vendors - so, it offers flexibility that some venues don't. The Irvington Lodge was acquired, I believe, around late 2017-2018 by longtime Eastside resident Yasha Persson and a team. Given the pandemic was right around the corner, it was a challenging time to acquire such a beautiful building. However, here's hoping it continues to be such a beautiful, vibrant part of Irvington.

3rd floor gallery in the Irvington Lodge is a beautiful space! Great light for the artwork and just…read morea gorgeous venue all around. The pinball room is also amazing and a great way to get the whole family out to experience art and entertainment without breaking the bank! It is also perfect for weddings, parties and pop up markets. A true Irvington and Indianapolis gem!!!