I spent years wishing for a comic shop in my neighborhood and a few years ago that wish was…read moregranted. Action City is a very classic shop with a great selection of modern mainstream comics. All the people who work there are very nice and helpful. I think they have really solid deals on rare comics and collectibles as well. I'm very happy to call it my local go to comic shop!

Nice place, worth a visit. Friendly staff, nice selection, clean store. They have dollar boxes!read more

This place is full of gems. As a history teacher, I'm always looking for the next graphic novel to…read moreuse in the classroom or add to my personal collection. Often I find something new here that I wouldn't elsewhere. This weekend I picked up two GNs, one about Egyptian mythology called Pantheon and one called Year of the Rabbit, a survivor's tale of the Khmer Rouge. I met Gabe too. He was really nice and personable, and was busy talking to customers while also looking at a GN brought in by a local comic artist. It was cool to see him offer feedback to this young guy. At the same time, he was talking to me and parent about which GNs have helped her son get into reading. I'll definitely continue to support this local business.

Funky cool little shop to browse the shelves and purchase comics, graphic novels, independent…read morepublications, and a selection adult underground comics. Very diverse inventory, including foreign comics, and something for most everyone's taste if you're into this genre. It's a perfect fit for Brooklyn as a small biz and good to see its still around.

Rebel Rouser expanded last February 2017 and added a ton more record space…read more Still a small shop that's easy to browse with a fantastic selection of LPs and 45s. Specifically, the punk/powerpop, glam rock, psych/prog, soul/funk, rockabilly & country selection always seems filled with great titles and little filler. Really the go to shop in NY for 45 shopping. It has a large, well-curated, fairly priced 45 selection with the most European, Japanese etc picture sleeve pressings you may see at any shop anywhere in the USA. Always tons of stuff like Junkshop Glam Rock, French Ye-Ye girls, obscure Psych. . Also a lot of Powerpop and Punk 45s at good prices as well as psych, garage, funk and soul 45s as well. Seems pretty specialized in 50s to early 80s rock and soul/funk. They don't have a lot of indie rock, reissues nor 12" dance/disco or hip hop.

Best record shop on earth. And I've been to many around the world :) Best selection at great…read moreprices! Everyone that works there is friendly and knowledgeable. You just can't beat it!

Outstanding shop in the heart of Bushwick. both owners are…read moreincredibly darling and there is normally a pup nearby to greet ya and guide you to your next favorite record or graphic novel. Keep up the great work!

Drove here from Queens and arrived 35 minutes Before their…read moreposted closing time. Then were already Closed. (Website and yelp say they close at 7pm. I arrived at 625 pm) NO phone # on website or yelp listing so I couldn't / can't call. Would be cool if they just stayed open for the times they are advertised to be open. Or if a customer could call and say "are you open? And until what time?"

Came here to get some stuff for family members since we were visiting NYC. The guy helping us was…read moreamazing! Super friendly and knowledgeable. Even gave us a great pizza recommendation

I love this spot! My pal is a regular so I've stopped in a few times times with her. The selection…read moreis incredible, from comics to books to merch to unique collectibles. The staff is always super friendly and I love the events they throw to engage the community. Definitely check out their Saturday book club and their figure drawing nights!

As a cinephile, I recently visited Night Owl Video in Williamsburg - a retailer of all things film…read more(DVDs of all types, cassette, t-shirts, VCRs, books) especially of a rare and vintage type that you can't just simply buy at Amazon or Walmart. Store is well organized separated by new DVDs, UHDs, Blu Ray, cassettes and Used. In addition, there is a large selection of the Criterion Collection which is a cinephile fav. Prices are fair and saw used DVDs in the $10-$12 area. Night Owl has a deep social media presence. Also a decent collection of non-DVD items such as books, horror t-shirts, buttons and VCRs and older DVD players (which are all hard to find these days in working condition). For movie fans, Night Owl Video is a stop for you. About a 10 min walk from the L/G station at Metropolitan. Also can walk from the L Bedford as well.

Really cool spot, has a pretty cool collection of midnight movies on DVD, blu-ray, books, other…read moremedia. Some hard to find items too, as others have noted. Any fan of physical media should stop by. Reasonable price on Criterion blu-rays, although the price is a lot better online/B&N during their 50% off sale, when most people purchase their Criterion discs. Space is a bit cramped but navigable. It could be spruced up and un-deadened, but it clearly wants to look like an old video store. Baffled by the unfriendly staff and the lack of cool events. Their early aughts looking website might be part of the vibe. However, the key to success for this type of place in 2025 is fostering some level of community with neighborhood residents. I watched as people simply left as a guy behind the counter, silent and glaring, proceeded to ignore everyone while taking loud call after call on his phone, pacing the small space. Hasn't much improved since the summer, which is a shame. They should check out the *wildly helpful and friendly* service at twenty sided store next door, and watch how service can be both friendly but non-suffocating. I always get a "hello!" I always get an explanation, I always get a "let me know if there's anything you need!" which is why I go back there, over and over, when I don't really play boardgames.

I'm there every Saturday to buy Silver Age & Bronze comics...they have 2 boxes of new arrivals for…read morenew & old comics so check that out before you browse the rest of the store. I live in the neighborhood so this Outlet is great for me, i don't have to take the subway during the pandemic !

The best collection of recent back issues in Queens, from what I've seen recently. The place is…read morewell organized and what you're there for is cheap basement back issues, but don't expect to see many things pre 2000s in the bins (just on the walls). Still, worth a look.

Great place for books…read more They have a small selection of Pokemon cards. $1 for Japanese commons. Crazy price. Not sure who buys them!

Such a cute store set in the heart of the theater district. Downstairs has lots of anime. Upstairs…read morefiction and non-fiction. I love that it's a store where you can sell and purchase. I feel the prices were very reasonable, even though I saw some comments about people saying the books are overpriced. No one bothered us when we spent quite a while looking through the various shelves and it felt like a very calm environment in a busy city. Left with a few books so the trip was a hit.

Terrific Polish bookstore I found while walking around Manhattan Ave recently. As I have family…read moremembers who are Polish this is a nifty store to pick up some gifts. Not just a bookstore but they carry a variety of merchandise - magazines, ceramics, shirts, magnets, cultural items, souvenir pieces and trinkets, etc, all Polish based. Really nice selection overall and a lot to choose from.

Lovely bookstore with a solid selection of Polish books and cultural items, plus warm, helpful…read moreservice.