Very nice shop! Full of new releases and lots of back articles. Also loaded with accessories…read more Apart from inventory, the important criteria for comic book shops is the staff. This place passes with flying colors. I went in as a comic noob and was treated well and given all the info I wanted without being talked down to.

From the owner: RFT Best Comic Book Shop 2003/2010/2011. We have a large selection of older back issues as well as…read morea motherload of current cheap back issues. Pull service available.

A very mom and pop feeling shop filled with a little bit of everything your nerdy heart could…read moreappreciate plus more! Prices are fair, lots to pick from! Check it out!

I am decluttering my house, and I had a few boxes of comic books. They were in decent shape but…read morenot mint condition. I went to a couple local shops and they were not even interested in looking at what I had. I took them to All American and left a box with Dave and he made me an offer. I could see that prices on Comic Book Sites were higher for some of the comics but I had no interest in becoming a seller on E-Bay. He explained to me why he was offering me the price, and I accepted. I brought another box in, and he reviewed it and offered me significantly more for those issues. He was very forthright that I could get more for them taking time to sell them myself but I was able to convert old memories that did not interest my children into several hundred dollars. You will need to allow him some time, often several days or more to review if you have a lot. I would strongly recommend All American and it is a really friendly place.

Best selection of comics in St. Louis and the staff is always super friendly. I happily became a…read moreregular here once I discovered it!

Lovely, friendly people who work here and are always willing to assist. Great place to shop for…read moregames, comics, manga, or collectibles. Or just to browse all of these things. Very organized place. I find the pricing a bit high and it can be tempting to just get the same products online for less, but it's also nice to support it as a local business.

Half Price Books is the best place I take the books and media as you thin out your collection…read more (Dunaway Books and Hammond's Books have failed to return communication and Left Bank Books' hours don't work for me.) That being said... you get very little money for what you bring in. Much less than other used bookstores offer. I know the stores need to make a profit. I don't expect that the inventory will get 30% of the asking price. But 20% or even 15% would be nice. Am I getting that? I think not. At Half Price Books, you don't know what you're getting for each item. How it worked in the past: Bring books to the counter. Wait to be paged. Return to see 2 (or 3?) groups of stacked books. Staff make a point of saying "These are the books we want. Those are the books we don't want." The "don't want" group is larger most of my visits. Staff offer to donate/recycle (read: trash) the books for you. Formerly (early 2020s) you could take accept the offer on the wanted group and take the donate group to your preferred nonprofit. How it worked about year ago: Though staff have your books separated into different groups, the offer is on all of the books, including the books they will donate/trash. Once the books are on the counter, you can't take a single book back without refusing the offer. You must take all the books back. A staff member told me that if there are some books I want to take elsewhere, I should put them in 2 different groups so I can have different offers. Hmmm. How it works now: You can't take any of the books back, even if you tell them in advance. Staff say they won't tell you which ones are the wanted/unwanted though after their review, the books sure seem to be in different groups. When you ask about this, they say this has *always* been the policy, and that they only deviated from it during the covid pandemic. (Then that was not *always* the policy, was it?) I imagine the books groups are something like of: sell here, sell at a different HPB location, donate, trash. If some of these books are going to be thrown away or donated, why not give them to the owner? It should be less work for the staff. So it's imperfect. This is as good as it gets for people hoping to unload of a few hundred dollars brick-and-mortar resell value in books for a little cash. Shopping here: I rarely buy books, journals, games, media and the other items sold here. When I want to buy something particular that I think will be here, Half Price Books is one of the places I shop. Buying a used book locally by a company that is based out of state is still better than buying from Amazon. I can usually find some books to bring for them to review while I shop.

Always have the best experiences here. Half Price Books has books, boardgames, DVDs, Video games…read moreand so much more for sale. They have a great selection of books and everything is so well priced. The staff is incredibly sweet and helpful. I have purchased many books here and will be back for more.

What a fantastic store! We found this gem through Yelp and will absolutely be back the next time we…read moreare in St. Louis. The collection of graphic novels was truly one of the best we've seen. Multiple times my 17 year old said "whoa, I can't believe they have this?!" And "I've been looking for this!" Definitely a highlight of our trip. The staff was awesome too and gave us a great recommendation for dinner . If you love graphic novels, this place is worth your time to seek out. Really great.

What a knowledgeable and kind staff. If you have ever been curious about graphic novels but didn't…read moreknow where to start, go here! They have an amazing selection of popular and more unique books. The local 'zine shelf is pretty amazing too!

I come on Monday nights for their VHS double features, programmed by their awesome bartender, Sean…read more The drinks are always strong and tasty, and it's fun to watch whatever horror show (genre or disaster) Sean has dug up for our viewing pleasure. There is a back area with games, but I never hang out there. Right now they're doing a "Cringe off" bracket, which might not be everyone's thing, but there's always something interesting!

Such a lovely experience! Had a date night out with the…read morehubby and it just so happened to be open a little later. We were greeted by friendly faces that were all wearing masks! And yep even without seeing their mouths; their eyes, tone, and body language welcomed us right in. We had a great time joking and taking about our favorite characters. All of our questions were answered and that included a beer breakdown for my husband. We got a Storm figurine that I am in love with and a few other pieces, included some work by a local artist. I guess next time, we'll bring the kids and let them join in the fun.

The moment I walked in I was approached by a woman doing a petition. She asked me to sign after…read moreverbally giving me info. I told her I'd like to read about it before I sign and she kind of looked at me like I'm crazy and said "I like to be more informed before I make a decision." She told me no one else had to think about it and I told her I did. That was weird and uncomfortable, especially when she turned from me and asked my wife. She gave the same answer. Selection is pretty broad but the store is very political and it's obvious. They have a sign that said "everyone is welcome, except ICE.", Black Lives Matter, gay pride, and anything that is demeaning to republicans. It's honestly distracting and disappointing. Someone who may not have the same beliefs may not feel comfortable walking around with fascist stickers, and everything that is demeaning towards "the right". Value is good and as I said before the selection is quite broad. There were a lot of pro-gay books which you never really see anywhere else. There are also all kinds of self help books and everything else you might expect. Overall I do recommend this place, but I can see how a large majority of people would feel really out of place here. That aside, it's a really nice establishment with very friendly staff. Not so crazy about the woman in the front pressuring me to sign her petition. I'm sure she meant well though.

I popped in on a whim to pass some time, and I'm glad I did. I forgot how lovely this shop is. They…read morehave an excellent selection of books, very well curated. I love how they have a section devoted to translated literature - I'm on a Japanese literature kick! I even found a book on my TBR downstairs in their used section, which felt very lucky - especially for $7! They don't have as many knick-knacks and gifty things as other indie bookstores, but I don't mind it. Sometimes I'd rather have the focus be on the books.

I feel genuine happiness when I'm in this store - like a kid in a candy store. I could spend hours…read more(and all my money) shopping here. Absolutely adore this place and always look forward to getting lost in a new book.

I came in right before the store closing at 8 for a quick book purchase. I went to the kiosk and…read morethe clerk point the book out for me immediately. They had an online discount for the book that they honored in store for me, which was really nice. The store was clean, nicely lit and with visible signs. There are handicap accessible parking also. Huge parking lot. Recommended.

This is a new location for me. I love browsing for luggage, household and outdoor items. Inventory…read moreis limited but cute. Prices varies. Furniture, sunglasses, clearance section, foods and purses. Fitting rooms are available here as well. Staff were friendly.

Good location, located in Kirkwood near other stores. Plenty of parking outside. They have lots of…read morename brand items for a decent price. They have a nice selection of home decor, cleaning items,clothes, purses, shoes, toys and other miscellaneous items. Although i wasn't able to find much of what i needed, i was able to grab 1 or 2 items i saw that i wanted. Check out lines were long, but the employees moved fast. They were friendly and greeted you while in line and at the register.

Am a little partial to local bookstores and my star rating reflects so compared to this…read moreestablishment's avg star. So, to sum it up - the place is cozy cramped, but organized chaotically, and am here for it. They have popular books from contemporary authors although limited in titles. They have plenty of classic novels and a wide range of specialty topics. Books are both new and used. Price is retail but you can have that instant gratification vs waiting for package ordered from online. When searching for a specific author or title, don't be afraid to look through the stacked books on the floor. Two level bookstore but most of popular interest are on the main level. Parking in rear.

Just browsing the block I decided to walk in here and it was so many books. It's a reader's haven…read more Two levels to browse, cute chairs to sit in and relax while you read. Plenty of variety and sections. Restroom area clean. Staff was friendly.