I'm not a big comic book nerd at all or know what I'm really talking about in regards to comics,…read morebut I took my son here to peruse. They had a lot of comic books and everything looked to be well organized. There was a DC section and a Marvel section (Marvel FTW) and even a $1 comic section (cheap FTW). The staff here was super nice and friendly, and the vibe I got from this place was that this is the place to come and hangout with friends. There was a DnD informal tournament that was taking place and I thought that was pretty good.

You find some great stuff here like a Daken chesspiece or a X Men Wolverine comic you've been…read moresearching for! You'll find something if you dig a lil bit. And dig you will! They have a good amount of $1 comics that are cool and you're bound to find fun stuff. Great location also as it's near the legendary Old Town School of Folk Music and Laurie's record store and toy stores like Quake Collectibles that's cool. Also a bit close to all 3 Replay barcades either by car or foot thought it's a bit of a hike. Most of all, they have a customer bathroom!

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.

This place is alright. Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and there were a good amount of people…read moreplaying TCG stuff which was cool to see. Lots of good singles and boxes to choose from, they really have a solid selection of everything. Have noticed the handful of times I've been in though that they don't have many new releases sports wise. Still a large selection though which is great. The reason for three stars is because of the prices for some items. For example, they have the WNBA Monopoly Prizim priced at $60(!!!) a box which is just insane. I can go down the street to Target and get a box for $30. A 100% markup on a readily available retail product is absurd, I understand a high markup on boxes that are harder to find, but that product is literally at every Target in the city. Noticed a lot of the other boxes were pretty expensive as well and priced higher than what you see online or in general retail. Overall it's a decent place, but there are better sports cards stores in the area. Also, idk if I've just caught the guy on a bad day the few times I've been in but the guy at the counter is always so stand off-ish. I know he's not the owner but it always feels like he's just waiting for me to leave when I've had questions about things.

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.

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! :)

really nice shop. good layout and aesthetic. Has a $1 been which is always the sign of a good store.read more

Great store for comic lovers! My boyfriend and I stopped by…read moreon our way to lunch to check them out and we liked their selection of comic books and manga! I loved their selection of comics created by local artists as well! Everyone working there was helpful and friendly! You get a super welcoming vibe. It's nice! Don't forget to stop by

Awesome comic shop, my favorite in the city. Great selection with fair prices for back issues and a…read morenice 50 cent bin. A nice guy named James helped me out at the register and was super helpful and welcoming.

This is my local comic shop. The service is always friendly and welcoming. I started collecting…read morecomics about a year ago and even when I had questions that some readers might consider stupid, the employees never hesitated to explain or help out! The place is always well stocked, well organized and easy to navigate. New readers or comic connoisseurs, you'll find this place on your list of favorites.

The comic store we usually frequent is Challengers Comics on Western and Armitage. We were over on…read morethis side of the river, so we decided to stop by. Graham Crackers has a HUGE selection. We weren't looking for anything in particular during this stop. I'm sure if we were, management would help us right away. Thousands of comics and figurines lined the store. Great first experience. PS Talk of another Graham Crackers location!

Much like other Graham Crackers, and their $1 bins are on the floor to my shagrine…read more GRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrr I'm not breaking my back for $1. Okay store, not bad.

It makes a big difference who is working that day. Most of the staff is really nice, then there's…read morethe guy with the nose ring who acts like it's a hassle to deal with customers.

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!

This is a very cute, cozy book store. I stopped in looking for a book for a friend's baby shower…read moreand an employee helped me easily find one. The selection is smaller but it offers a lot. I liked seeing that they additionally offer crafts, games, and puzzles. They had a lot of DND stuff! Happy to support a fun, local book store. Definitely stop in and explore!

One of the best selections I've seen so far! Their TTRPG section was full of games I've never even…read moreheard of, and they had a ton of art from local artists. Their craft classes seemed really unique, and I signed up for next weekends. The staff was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions easily, which helped a lot!

A great local gem in the heart of Roscoe Village. I typically order my books through Amazon;…read morehowever wanted to start supporting local instead. I ordered a book online and prepaid (I already knew what I wanted to read next!) and received confirmation for pick up. Be aware that they might not have what you order in stock- and may have to wait a few days if they need to order it. What I thought was really cool was the book I purchased was actually signed by the author! I wasn't expecting that so it was a nice surprise. The store is very cute, welcoming and has a large selection of all genres. The staff was friendly as well. I am excited to come back to browse.

Popped in here over the weekend. They have a large fiction and children's selection. I wasn't a…read morehuge fan of the fiction but if you're a Colleen Hoover fan this place might be for you. I did find a book of short stories that I'm looking forward to. It was pretty busy and you can tell they have a lot of regulars. You can register to receive points that get you discounts which is always appreciated. Price points are pretty standard for a bookstore.