Fantastic comic book store, tucked away, but also right in the heart of Andersonville. A wide…read moreselection of comics, graphic novels, comic book statuettes, and related items make this a worthy destination for anyone who loves superheroes -- and loved to hate supervillains! A knowledgeable and friendly staff rounds out this welcome addition to the Chicago comic bookstore scene. Do yourself a favor and check it out. You won't regret it! :)

Still a very comprehensive comic shop (you've just gotta find it...and not be claustrophobic…read morebecause it requires going down a narrow alleyway to reach the shop [hence the name]). I'm glad that it's still going after so many years (& with a chain shop not far down the block). Shop local!

Love how cozy this place is and how friendly the staff is :) I've called in an ordered many books…read morehere and have sat and enjoyed a coffee in the reading area.

Grabbed coffee and browsed books on a pleasant winter Sunday. Lots of options for all the…read moredifferent types of readers. Vibe was community -oriented and family friendly. Good coffee!! Purchased a few post cards here too. Loved the art!

This place is pretty much the best place to go to if you're either a sports enthusiast or a casual…read moreYGO TCG player. I started going here my senior here in high school and through ALL my college years. I still go there from time to time now to say hello to old friends and some of the newer kids. They have a great selection of yugioh cards and also sports cards and collectibles. John, the owner, is a great guy. He knows my name when I walk through the doors and I talk to the man about anything - majority of the talks are about life and sports. John's a good man and knows how to run a business. If you're a sports enthusiast, stop by and check it out. You'd be surprised of the things he has in there. Good luck on the business John and see you soon!

Edit (Sep 28, 2025): I went back and they gave me a cash…read morerefund, even though I originally paid by card, which I really appreciated. That made things right on the surface, but the experience itself still left a bad impression--especially for a store that specializes in cards. Here's what happened: I went in asking for sleeves to fit standard-sized Magic: The Gathering tokens--just regular cards, but double-sided. I explained that I already had sleeves for the rest of my deck, but those had colored backs, so I specifically needed clear sleeves on both sides to show both faces of the token. I picked out clear baseball card sleeves (which are the right size for MTG), but the staff told me they wouldn't fit and pushed me toward something else. The pack they sold me turned out to be 60mm x 87mm, which is too small. That's where the frustration came from. They were more concerned about whether I was using a "gaming" sleeve vs. a "sports" sleeve for feel, but they completely missed the basic form factor--which is way more important. I would've been fine with a sports sleeve if it fit. Instead, I left with something physically incompatible with the cards I clearly described. I don't expect every store employee to be an MTG expert, but this is a card shop. Knowing the standard MTG card size (91mm x 66mm) should be a given--especially if you're giving product advice. It's frustrating because I went in expecting the kind of help you get from a local face-to-face shop, but I ended up finding the right sleeves on Amazon after getting burned in person. I want to support brick-and-mortar shops like this. But when they miss something that basic--and then misguide the customer--that's a trust issue. The refund helps, but the experience still leaves me unsure whether I'll be back.

Yes, long closed, but also the birthplace of many a young person's comic fandom, and Larry should…read morebe remembered as one of the "Father's of comic convention culture"!

Larry's Comic Shop, though closed years ago, was the only place in Chicago I would go to buy…read morecomics. Larry Charet was knowledgeable, friendly (though not enthusiastic), and gave me great prices on many original ECs, including a full run of Mad 1-23 (the comic book issues before it became a black-and-white magazine with issue 24). I sure miss that store. I've found nothing like it anywhere else. This place deserves to be remembered fondly.

One of the best gift shops I've e er been too. High quality and great choices. From Ted lasso…read moreprayer candles to lovely hostess gifts

This place is great. Very liberal, very tongue in cheek, and fun type random gifts. Socks with…read moreswear words phrases. Politician action figures. Decent prices for a range of collectibles. Cool flags for waving beliefs boldly. Excellent gift spot. Friendly service. Everyone just seemed to be enjoying the fun inventory just like the name. I'm definitely going back for gifts.

I haven't went in there and had a great time after 4-5 times. It's got a decent selection but it…read morefalls into the category of comic book stores that just aren't welcoming. Almost every time I've been there I've heard some conversation I'm not a fan of.

ordered on line and was dreading the damaged books that have spine ticks and other forms of…read moredamaged. Instead I got beautiful books on a speedy delivery and an extra goodie surprise! I will and already am using this business again. Highly recommend.

Great comic book store with a lot of back issues. Sasha the owner was very helpful and answered all…read moremy questions and helped me look for some books I had trouble finding. I'll definitely be coming back.

Cinegram is wonderful. I visited here with my son, who is starting to be interested in super…read moreheroes, and the staff was friendly, welcoming, and very helpful. They guided him to some age-appropriate selections of Batman graphic novels, and kindly discussed some of the other super heroes that they have and he likes. The store is clean and well-organized, and I can't say enough nice things about the staff. My son was asking when we could go back before we got home, and we will be back soon!

Scalper pricing...they try to rip you off if you come to sell and run your pockets if you try to…read morebuy. You would think the local gaming store would be different than online scalpers....this one is not.

This store is pretty shady. They sold my son fake Pokémon cards that another card store quickly…read moreidentified as a fake. They were clearly taking advantage of his age and being new to Pokémon.