Collectors paradise right inside the mall…read more A good selection of Funko Pops, beanie babies, and more!

First off, I want to say the selection is fantastic, and the individual I worked with was…read moreknowledgeable, and pretty friendly. The store was a disaster though, I understand that the space is small, but not only is it a bit of a mess, but it's also rather cluttered. Combine those factors with the shelves far too close together (both an accessibility and fire hazard), and you get a rather unpleasant time shopping. Play space seemed good, but solely as a shopper this place was a disaster.

I've been going here for a while and Its been a very welcoming environment with a great community…read more The owner is understanding and polite, and he has a great selection of cards, miniatures, and games for good prices. I've always come in and been able to play whatever I want or buy whatever I want with little to no issue. Whenever I am there he's always polite to whom ever walks in and will answer all their questions to the best of his ability. For example last Saturday a boy and his dad came in asking about Warhammer 40K and he answered them and showed them a set that might work for what he wanted, but before they spent any money he recommended that he do research and come in the next day to watch some more experienced players. Overall it's a great experience and cannot recommend it enough.

Great selection of toys and comics. Staff is always friendly and willing to help with all your…read moreneeds

Owner and manager have no customer service skills. Rude and dismissive for no reason.read more

So happy I stopped in here! I'm a big reader so I basically had too;)…read more It's the cutest little book store but it holds plenty of reading material for all. I especially enjoyed the section dedicated to the Salem Witch trials! There are quite a few famous books and authors with ties to Salem and Essex County! Just a little fun fact:) The books were the perfect purchase for my long flight home.

Horrible experience. Shortly after entering the store, the owner started loudly blasting two of her…read moreemployees in front of a store full of customers. A flyer advertising an upcoming Pride event had been hung on the doorframe of the store and the owner was accusing the two staff present of having posted the flyer without her approval. Despite denying having been the ones to place the flyer up, the owner continued to blame and berate them publicly. During the conversation, the owner repeatedly made homophobic and transphobic comments in reference to the LGBTQIA+ folks hosting the event. I ended up leaving as I was so disgusted by her behavior. If I could review separately for my experience with the staff, I'd give 5 stars as both maintained professionalism, continued to welcome customers into the store in a friendly tone, and help customers while being yelled at by their boss. Following that visit, I left a review pertaining to this experience on another well-known review site. The owner proceeded to leave inflammatory comments on that review (which, no surprise, included homophobic assumptions about myself), which is a violation of that site's policy. As such, the site removed my 1-star review because of her comment. Seems the owner has figured out how to get low-star reviews removed on that site. So, hence why I'm leaving a review here. Owner also has a history of threatening lawsuits (as she's also a lawyer) against those who leave low-star reviews. I wish she would either sell the business or close it down. Indie bookstores struggle as it is - she's not helping the business out. Update, 8/1/2024: Owner has now taken to harassing me via Yelp's messaging and comments system, leading me to have to report them to Support. Owner seems to think that I am a former employee and continues to violate Yelp's TOS by including that employee's name in comments left on my review. I report each one and owner edits it to still include personally identifiable information for that employee. Meanwhile, I have no idea who that employee is, nor have I myself ever worked at this bookstore or for this owner. Frankly, the owner's response on any reviews that are less than 4 stars, both here and on their G listing is telling--very disturbing pattern of behavior, harassing customers, threatening to take them to court, insulting them for simply leaving the less-than-stellar review the owner earned. If they go out of business, it won't be due to fiscal issues. It will be because the owner has a well established reputation and there's nothing really special here that you can't find at other nearby indie bookstores whose owners don't act this way.

Such a fun place! They offered friendly customer service and everything was reasonably priced. I…read morebrought my kids here and they loved it. My daughter was stoked when she found a Lafufu lol. We recently got into One Piece and they had a great comic selection. My son found Pokémon cards, if we didn't have to leave I would've checked out more of the manga, we'll def be back. I highly recommend!

Very friendly owner with great selection of comic books! They also host a lot of events and are…read morevery kid friendly. They even sell art supplies! And they support independent and local artists. Go Paper Asylum!

Step inside this comic store & prepare to have your mind blown!It's like a secret treasure vault…read morefor collectors so many unique goodies tucked into every nook & cranny. The glass fixtures throughout the whole store are packed w/ collectibles that are so unique & rare! It honestly feels like wandering through a museum where everything is cooler than the last. There's 2 floors of pure awesomeness (w/ no shortage of things to admire)! From rare comics to jaw-dropping action figures, every corner has a WOW moment. It's the kind of place where you want to take your time & stare at every display.If you love comics, collectibles, or just stuff that makes your inner nerd scream w/ joy, this store is an absolutely must see! Pricing went up from the last time I was here but honestly what hasn't. Prepare to spend a good amount of bucks b/c once you see everything it's hard to leave empty-handed. Visiting here has officially become a tradition for me every year when I'm in Salem & I def can't wait to go back!

Silver Moon Comics is basically what happens when Walmart action figures put on a horror mask and…read moremove to Salem. The walls are crammed with figurines, masks, and memorabilia--some genuinely cool, some you could find online for half the price if you can spell "Amazon." But hey, Salem tax is real, and apparently nostalgia comes with a surcharge. The store itself is brightly lit, which sort of kills the "spooky collectible" vibe and makes it feel more like you're shopping in a dentist's waiting room with masks on the wall. Window displays draw you in, but once inside it's a quick lap and you're done. Definitely not a place you'll get lost digging through hidden treasures--unless you consider Funko Pops a rare find. The staff? Friendly, technically. If they talk to you at all. Some days you'll get a warm hello, other days you'll wonder if you accidentally broke into the store after hours. Overall: it's fine. Quick in, quick out, nothing offensive but nothing remarkable. Three stars for existing, charging too much, and reminding me that in Salem, even plastic monsters cost a premium.

The book store, I am NOT an avid paper bound book reader, but i appreciate picking one up from time…read moreto time. For my taste they had plenty of titles organized well by genre. I do also like that they have manga section that myself and my god daughter etc can run thru to get her the next chapter she needs in whatever series. If they don't have it they can order it. The B&N on the South shore near me closed down and it sort of sad to see. I like the smell of brand new books in a bookstore. They have bunch of collectibles, legos, funko pops and other figurearts! The Starbucks we ordered 3 drinks, the did forget the simple syrup in two of them so it's more was definitely straight matcha which is fine, healthier without the sugar haha. It definitely took longer than other locations with no line. The cafe also offers more food the your normal Starbucks as well. Staff was alright, didn't seem the most friendly on our visit.

Barnes & Nobles right by Northshore Mall in Peabody served as a decent caffeine stop for us!…read moreHaven't been inside this Barnes & Nobles in YEARS but doesn't look like much has changed. It's definitely a more dated store but seemingly had decent inventory of novels + great kid-friendly selection. They have a Starbucks inside, with only two workers but only one person working the front and also making the drinks. Expect a little bit of a wait because of this. We ordered three drinks: one caramel ribbon crunch Frappuccino & two iced matcha lattes w/ strawberry cold foam. Took about 10 min, so definitely longer than your typical stand alone Starbucks. Matcha lattes had no sweetener, though it normally comes w/ simple syrup but no problem, healthier this way anyways haha. My caramel frappe was very sweet + kept leaking out of the cup. Staff was okay, didn't find them to be that friendly. Overall, I can see this being a great spot to sit + read a book as it's pretty quiet in here & has drinks + food too. Just note if you're ordering food/drinks, just keep in mind it might take some time to be ready.

Harrison's is such a gem- My son and I enjoy coming here every time we are visiting Salem! The…read morestore is huge with two floors and something for everyone. The second floor (downstairs) is packed with Pokémon cards and other trading cards sold as singles and in bulk, plus they host battles there which is awesome. Upstairs you'll find collectibles and more, from comic books and records to books and fun novelty toys. Super nostalgic, very well organized, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. If you're in Salem and into comics, cards, games, or pop culture, this place is definitely worth checking out!

This comic book store might as well be called an art gallery. All of the different art on the walls…read moreand statues and figures in cases were great. They have a huge selection of back issues. A little pricey, but what do you expect from a store in a tourist area. The staff are crazy friendly. This store has a lower level which is all of their cards, Pokemon, MTG, Sports, Yu-Gi-Oh, etc... I purchased a few items and admired the view. Awesome place.

I love this toy store so much!! From the vintage Star Wars to horror movie figures. This store has…read moresuch a great variety of stuff. Even though I'm Not a skater I love the skateboards stuff too. It's such a fun vibe especially in city of Salem it fits in perfectly. The owner who was a wicked cool guy, told me that they just opened this week.. he also told me they have parking in the rear which was awesome in Salem. I will def be stopping in here on the regular. I can't wait to see what else he has coming!! Great store, would def recommend checking it out.

Had That is a breath of fresh air for the collecting vintage community. Danny is very knowledgeable…read moreand he knows about everything in the store as well as the price. He has exclusive hype items and all the action figures we all had growing up. If you want a blast from the past, look no further. And it's not just toys and collectibles either. He has an full skateboard section as well with a bunch of cool decks, trucks, bearings and more. He does good business I highly recommend checking it out. Relive your childhood memories. Support a local business