Roy is the man! i love thunderground. Its a home away from home. Its always welcoming and friendly,…read moreclean and awesome! great selection of nerdy goodness

Favorite place to go, good prices welcoming people and some great finds too. Roys a good guy and i…read morewould definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys comics or cards.

This isn't the nicest location in terms of the city's ever-growing comic book landscape, but the…read moreowner is always extremely friendly and has been helping me find what I need for years. The only problem is that everything is so jam packed in this store that you'll always need help to find things. To be honest, I think that Warp 2 Comics (a few doors down) has a better selection and better organization, but the staff there have always been cold to me (and yet much friendlier to guys who visit the store, which says a lot), so I'm more inclined to spend my money at Comic King.

With the West Edmonton Mall shop closed, I've shopped around and would still rather give Comic King…read moremy money than anywhere else. The Mall Manager has moved over and seems to really be cleaning up the place, prices are coming down, clutter and mess is being taken care of and they now have a huge graphic novel selection. With knowledgeable employees that actually read current books, Comic King is still the best comic shop in Edmonton.

Best store in Edmonton by far. Excellent customer service and the best prices for back issues…read more Owner is a community guy and really knows his comics. Check out his Facebook page as there are always great deals going on.

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Always a pleasure to visit this store! Great selection and friendly staff. Recommend highly.read more

Nerds Galore! This place is filled with sci-fi collectables, from toys, board games, cards, comics…read moreand a few cosplay costumes. Next door is where you gather with random people and play card tournaments such as magic the gathering and etc. This place seems to have a decent price for their board games with plentiful of comics. Their models/action figures are quite pricey. Staff is friendly, parking is extremely cramped even around the building. Haven't checked if they have washrooms but the layout was quite sufficient. You may need to squeeze in-between people while browsing in-store due to the small space inside. But either than that, yup i'd buy board games here. Only problem is the location, exiting can be a hassle if your driving. Recommended for guys with spectacles, or just for browsing.

Stay far far away. Completely fraudulent company. Sold me a book, but didn't deliver it. Out…read moreover $1,000. Don't let it be you

This is a store for serious comic collectors and fans. They don't get regular shipments of new…read morecomics, but are filled wall to wall with classic titles and back issues. I stopped in here briefly to check it out and did not stay as long as I wanted, or else I would have ended up going down the proverbial rabbit hole.

This was mostly a giant flea market/garage sale sort of thing. A lot of the stalls were selling…read morepoorly made knockoffs. Does not feel like something you should be charged a cover fee to get in. Especially since the only thing to do once inside is be sold things. The space was very grungy and felt dirty, a lot of people were smoking in front of the entrance and the smoke was blowing inside. The one food vendor I saw was handling food without any gloves or hand washing procedures. Would not go again, or recommend

The Edmonton Pop Culture Fair has certainly evolved, devolved and re-evolved again over its lengthy…read morelife span. I've attended this show off and on since the late 90's and watched the process. There is nothing wrong with the Pop Culture Fair. Its not the Edmonton Expo but its not a Flea Market. Its not super prestigious but its not super ghetto. Its a series of actual vendors plus a bunch of people selling their stuff. If you need more shine and glitz when shopping, go to the mall. If you are a collector there is probably something there for you. If you are a bargain hunter you will probably find some deals. There will almost certainly be a few people asking too much for their goods. Nothing shocking really but rather par for the course. Also, admission is free if you make an effort to dress up as a pop culture character. I salute the event organizer for trying. I would rather defend a show like this against the haters than not have it at all. So basically, it may not be your cup of tea but just cause you like Iced Coffee instead doesn't mean it sucks.

Love it! I was on the hunt for back issues and this place was recommended to me & it is amazing…read more Had so many back issues I wanted I was sad I didn't have unlimited $$! The staff was also super friendly and helpful. Cool laid back atmosphere, if you are on the hunt for old issues or other collectables check it out!

I came across this place totally by accident. I was doing some shopping on Whyte Ave and noticed an…read moreA-frame board advertising the store. I had never heard of it before so I decided to pop-up to the second floor and check it out. It shares the space with Shades of Grey Tattoos. The owner or manager started chatting with me as I looked around. He mentioned that the Tattoo shop already had some comic back issues and toys but he has come in to run a bigger comic/collectible store in half the space. It looked like things were still getting set -up so I am assuming this part of the shop is still quite new. Because they share the space it is a much smaller shop than many other comic/collectible places but it still is pretty cool. They have a great selection of vintage toys and he also showed me some certified comics worth between $2500-$8500 each! If you are into comics and collectibles you should definetly check out this shop!

I've been a fan of Rolling Tales since day 1 and was so happy when they made the move downtown…read morewhich made it easier for me to stop by more often (huge loss for folks on the south side!) Their new space feels cozy but it larger than I expected it to be. It is bright and colourful, particularly in the juvenile section. Their focus is on graphic novels, comics, and manga andy do a great job choosing featured books to fit their community. They also sell a collection of action figures, toys, and games with something for everyone. I most recently visited on Free Comic Book day (first saturday in May!) and they did a great job making it a fun, engaging experience with artist guests and activities. Rolling Tales is a great addition to the downtown community!

Amazing addition to Edmonton's comics and gaming scenes. The store is almost split perfectly into…read morehalf comics/graphic novels and half gaming supplies like dice and cards. Wonderful staff. I can't speak much about games but I do enjoy comics and graphic novels, and this place has a great selection of different topics and for varies age levels. I was especially impressed by the shelves dedicated to topics concerning LGBTQ2SIA+ and healthy sexuality. Worth the trip out to Terwillegar.

Took the whole fam jam clan to Variant Edition Comics & Culture last Saturday for Free Comic Book…read moreDay 2017. The store was jam packed with shoppers galore and seemed to be a pretty happening place. The staff were friendly and there was a large variety of comic books to peruse. The kiddos like the young reader book section (great choices for graphic novels). I didn't realize they bought and sold books here as well. A highlight of this location is the life-size Doctor Who Tardis. While this isn't our local comic book store, it's always fun to check out another Comic Book store and see what's new! Two Thumbs Up!

I don't get to go to VE as often as I'd like, since it's a bit of a trek for me and money is a bit…read moretight these days, but I adore this store. Danica is a kind of "comic whisperer," with a great talent for suggesting titles you'll love based on other things you've liked. She's introduced me to so many great books. Brandon is also fantastic. I've absolutely had the experience of getting ignored when shopping for comics, and the personal attention Danica and Brandon give to all their customers is really fantastic. I also really appreciate the number of community driven events they host in the store. Overall, a fantastic addition to the community.

I like the fact that they have a great selection, and are willing to at least try to get books in,…read moreunlike some of the big-box book stores. I'd heard of a new book in a series I'd been reading. A quick check at Audrey's showed they had 2 or 3 in stock, so I ordered one. I was kind of surprised, but not really. I'd give 10 starts if I could.

This fantastic local bookstore is sure to please - they host local authors for book signings; are…read morefast and friendly and beyond knowledgeable about books for ALL ages. Audreys Books is so easy to find.... On Jasper Ave, just look for the maroon awning and inside you will be transported to a world of books. Anything and everything you could want to read - magazines; non-fiction; new releases; local authors - they have it all. And, if you're not sure what you want to read they will help you find it. I've been to Audreys for 2 local author book releases... I love the fact they support local authors. Encouraging them to host book signings and book releases at the store and encouraging patrons to purchase local books. I've also called the store asking about what to buy for a niece, unsure about her age group and they made a suggestion, put it at the front so all I needed to do was run in and make the purchase. They are amazing, friendly and accommodating.