A very cool comic shop with a lot to offer for comic fans…read more With their ever-present Halloween decor and surprisingly organized interiors, Gotham Comics is not your run of the mill comic shop. From new issues to back log, everything has a neat and tidy place, making browsing quick and effortless. They place a variety of mid-level rare comics ranging in price from $15 to $40 near most of the comic shelves, which make for both excellent window shopping and dangerous impulse purchases. They have a nice selection of old and new comics, mostly from DC and Marvel, so Gotham might not be great if you're looking for more obscure or niche comic brands. Similarly, this is a comic shop first, and things like games have a small presence. I also have to mention the staff working at Gotham. The employee was super helpful, going above and beyond in looking for issues that I couldn't immediately find. He made my visit feel extra special. The only downside with this comic shop is that it isn't located closer to my home! Otherwise I'd go there every week!

Quaint little comic book shop that totally gives off the "local comic shop" vibe from the 90's…read more Take it for what it is, and don't expect it to have everything you're looking for. But if you're looking for mainstream new releases, chances are you'll find them on release day (maybe the week after too). Not too much else to look at, especially collectibles, so your visit will probably be a whole lot shorter than other comic book shops (which is better for your wallet). But if you're in the area and you're in a pinch for that new Batman comic, this is your place. It was a hot day when I visited and they just had a couple floor fans running. Nothing gets me out of a comic book shop faster than sweaty hands on loose/unbagged books. And for parking, expect to circle around a couple times (plan to pay for a meter). But service is super friendly and they take card. And like I said, for what it is/does it's still a 5 star place

The shop looks small on the outside, but is stuffed full of stuff. The employees were nice and…read moreeverything was generally clean. Hubbo had a couple questions and they answered them without attitude. We love that! He actually went back the next day, so that's a glowing review on his end.

Zapp Comics is located in the middle of the Valley Ridge Shopping Center, which is anchored by…read moreWhole Foods. Shop is long and narrow but very well stocked and organized. Zapp has a good selection of graphic novels, card game items, toys and collectables, and Pop Vinyl's. Wall book selection was nice. The selection of long and short boxes was fair but very well organized. Some items are not reachable, but the staff are helpful when you want to see something and bring it down for you. Overall, Zapp Comics with absolutely worth a stop and one of the better shops in this part of New Jersey.

I felt welcomed, the place is clean, and for a Saturday afternoon during COVID, the place was…read morehopping! But I've definitely seen places with a bigger selection and more game knowledge. The shopkeeper listened intently while I told him what kind of gaming experience I was looking for. But it didn't go a lot farther than that. I wanted something narratively heavy, with less rule complexity and overhead than Lord of the Rings: Journeying through Middle Earth. He didn't really have an answer for me, and I felt I gave him a lot to work off of. To give you an idea how small this place is - the pictures in this review represent half the games in the store. There's one extra bookshelf that I didn't catch and there's a display case in front with CCG cards. Shopping experience aside, you can tell this place has a good community. There were four tables occupied in the back around 4 PM on a Saturday - maybe representing 10 people - and there's a big communal shelf you can draw from if you want to play in house. I'd come back to play and make new friends.

I had a great experience. They were able to take care of my mold remediation quickly.read more

What a fun spot! There are sooooooo many books crammed into the shop you won't know where to look…read morefirst. Looks of vintage and retro stuff here as well as stuff from indie authors. Oh also a ton of kids books and comic books. If you're in the area it's a definite must stop.

I love a good used book store...and I seem to have helped develop the love of books in both my…read morekids-which makes me very happy. My daughter called me recently and told me about Ray & Judy's Book Stop and wanted to meet me there...how could a Dad say no? I found a parking spot about a block away (there is only local parking, though there's a small Quick Chek across the street) and made my way over to the store. As of this writing, the owner still asks that anyone coming into the store wear a mask (he's an older guy so just do as he asks...if you don't want to mask up just go somewhere else). This small bookstore is laid out pretty well and they have a great collection of books. They have a pretty large selection of science fiction and westerns (my guilty pleasures), but really a nice collection of everything. These days so many people use electronic readers, but still have a love of having an actual book in my hand. I walked away from the store with a few nice purchases and my daughter had a full bag. Owner was a really nice guy, prices are good, it's well organized and they have a nice selection...for someone like me that's all I can ask so I'll be back.

I'm not a big comic book guy, but I do appreciate the genre and I AM a big fan of the mainstream…read morecomic book characters...and so is my son. The difference is that he DOES like the comic books and graphic novels. So, on "Free Comic Book Day" a few Saturdays ago I brought my son to a couple of comic book shops and let him have some fun. He picked up the freebies, but also bought some others...which made me happy for him. Funnybooks is a really tiny shop, but the owner (Steve I think) was AWESOME with keeping people orderly and providing both assistance and keeping everyone smiling. In the space next to his shop he had a ton of other comics at discounted prices and also had some local artists that were quite amazing. My son has already asked to go back. How can I say no to a kid who loves to read and has found a way to connect his love of reading with his love of comic book heroes and villains?

I am not at all into comic books, but my wife is. She became a big collector after visiting…read moreSteve's store. There is also a nice little group of regulars that will hang out and talk to each other as they see each other in the store. We have since moved out of the area but my wife will still make it a point to go out of her way to support this small business. Im sure it helps having a nice owner. From one small business man to another..Thank you Steve for all you do and your hard work running this store. Please make sure that you stop by Funny Books if you can.

I found Mike through a Google search, and he responded almost immediately with helpful, detailed…read moreinformation. He came across as both trustworthy and genuinely trusting, which I really appreciated. The entire transaction was smooth and easy. I'm very grateful for his help.

Total jerks. Arrogant as can be. I've got a high six figure collection and I deal with all the big…read morevendors across the US. These guys wouldn't even answer a simple question about scratches on the book or case and replkied with a super snarky answer. In that time they could've just answered the question. Give your hard eared money to an LCS that cares about your business. Avoid this store...

We have yet to find a store in Northern Jersey to satisfy our tabletop board game needs. By…read moretabletop board games I mean things like pandemic, everdell, wingspan and arc nova, not monopoly, clue and sorry. This place has a decent selection of board games, but the organization scheme is somewhat of a disaster. I think basically the games were vaguely in alphabetical order and then a tornado went through them. So if you have a particular game in mind, you might be able to find it by looking in the general area of the letter it begins with. But seriously very few people come to a board game store with a particular game in mind. A better (and more common) scheme would be by complexity - light vs medium vs heavy strategy, with coop games on a separate shelf. We asked the staff for recommendations, and the person who helped us was less than helpful. You could tell from his tone that he wanted us to leave. He pulled games arbitrarily off of the shelf without much explanation of why he even recommended them. All board games are at market price. I guess we will keep going into the city for our board games.

Excellent spot…read more They have all the anime, comic and board games here. There is even a spot where people come to play board games. If I was younger, would have enjoyed it more. However, brings back childhood.

I originally patronize the all in one collectibles many years, probably over a decade now. Since…read moremoving away I haven't really been to the store. However recently we were in the area and I thought it would be cool to stop in. When I walk through the door I was surprised by all the changes they did to the store, which were for the positive. The store is at treasure trove of different things including pops , toys, table, top things, and board games. There are likely more things than I forgotten, but everything in the genre they seem to have a level of something. When I went in the person who was behind the counter was super friendly and greeted me and asked if I needed help. I told him I was just browsing and he told me to let him know if and I needed anything. I let him know the last I was in the store and just wanted to browse around and we waxed poetic a little bit about the store changing. I was surprised they had the brand new d&d campaign for Venca in the special edition. So I picked that up. All in all I thought their prices were fair and the store was pretty nice. If you were local I would not hesitate to come by.

I go here for Pokémon cards. It's definitely a shop of love. The employees seem really passionate…read moreabout the inventory. I feel at home.

Laz scammed me for my Pokémon cards and unopened Pokémon packs. Then Laz, the same store manager…read moreleft out the back door without paying me. I had to get the police involved, case is now going to court for fraud. During our last conversation which was also recorded , Laz cursed at me and said he did not give a f**k about veterans when I respectfully asked him not to swear at me. Grossly unprofessional. 0 stars!!! Beware of doing business here. record all transactions for your own safety, as this shop is as shady as they come.

I would rate this experience as a zero-star encounter if possible. In reality, I would opt for a…read morenegative rating to accurately reflect the subpar treatment we received. This individual's actions were utterly unprofessional, marked by dishonesty and a complete disregard for ethical standards. After uncovering his exploitative tactics, we visited his establishment on a Friday. He proposed a settlement, offering compensation and the opportunity to reclaim our merchandise. However, upon our return on Monday (2/3), he deliberately avoided us, exiting through the rear entrance without acknowledging our presence. Furthermore, it became apparent that he had sold a substantial portion of our merchandise, contradicting his initial offer. When we finally managed to contact him via phone, he responded with extreme hostility, instructing us to abandon our concerns and terminating the conversation by stating that he would contact law enforcement. His behavior is indicative of a habitual offender, and I strongly advise against engaging with this individual or supporting his business venture. Parents must exercise caution to protect their children from his unscrupulous practices. I sincerely hope that justice will prevail. In addition, I have an entire recording of this adult "business" man threatening us. He clearly has some mental issues, and I'd strongly recommend staying away from this establishment. Btw, Laz, delete this, and I'll repost it. The truth will come out, and he will look like the incompetent fool that more than one person witnessed on this occasion. Do yourselves a favor, and stay away!!