Great shop for new comics, back issues, games, toys and paperbacks. Friendly staff and great selection. read more

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First time visiting and will definitely be back! I took my son who's getting deep into comics. We got a warm welcome and even a tour!

if i could rate a zero i would. once upon a time this shop was great. but since they are implementing a bogus mask policy, they get 1 star. seriously lost all business from myself, and my network of clients, fans, relatives and more. all because they want to have a bogus face shackle policy. do not shop here! read more

Nice environment for buying comics. A lot of cool goodies for anything pop cultured related.

I had a chance to stop by Graham Crackers in DeKalb and was happy to see that a good comic book store was finally back in the town where I was raised. It's been a while, and my last favorite shop for comics was Northern Lights, because of the great assistance that I would get at that location. Anybody can set books on a shelf, but it's the people in the store that make the difference. I get worried sometimes that I am going to walk into a strange setting when entering some comic shops, as some just seem to serve a certain group of regulars, almost like a town bar. This isn't the case with Graham Crackers. They have a wide selection and recommendations are all over the place. The people who work there also don't help you with their noses in the air. They don't care if you know a lot about comics or nothing. I do have some experience with collecting, but I had been out of that for a while. I was happy to get reintroduced to the genre with some new things that I probably would not have tried if it weren't for the assistance of Kevin... or maybe it was Kelvin (sorry if I got the name wrong). He showed me some great non DC/Marvel stuff that I am getting into on top of my standard favorites. They have a club thing also that allows you to get the comics you want saved for you each week. I used that years ago at Northern Lights and appreciate the option of the service. I can't really speak for their gaming services, but the people there seemed to be having a lot of fun doing it. If you are looking to get into comics for the first time, or are thinking about getting back into them, I highly recommend this place as it helps the transition without having any Simpon's-like "comic book guy" attitude. It's kid friendly and also in a nice location. read more

Best place ever! Helpful and knowledgeable staff, tons of comics, and plenty of movie and superhero paraphernalia. Downstairs you will find tshirts and figurines to all your games. Cool place. They have meet ups for games and tournaments also. read more

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Huge store with a lot of inventory!!! Will definitely be back in! Friendly staff with a lot of knowledge. I would highly recommend this store to anyone! read more

LOVE this shop. LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I can't tell you how many times a quick grab n' pay turned into a half-hour discussion with the clerk or other fans while I was going to NIU, and that sense of community just hasn't been duplicated for me anywhere else. Not to mention, in addition to having easily the friendliest staff of any shop I've ever been to, they're also among the most helpful, though the Graham Crackers chain tends to be really good about that. In fact, how much do I love this shop? I've graduated from NIU and moved out of DeKalb, but every time I come back to town, I HAVE to drop in. I even made a special trip just for the Grand Re-opening celebration, and while I'll always miss the nostalgia of walking in the old shop and seeing it just how I remember, the new place is MUCH better. If you're into comics and live in DeKalb, they're actually not the only game in town, but they're certainly the best. read more

This store has come a long way since I was a student at NIU! The employees are incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about product. Special orders are welcome and they will work to get you what you want! The downstairs gaming area is neat and there are almost always people around playing Magic, Heroclix, DnD, etc. The store also holds special events and social activities! I'm a huge fan of the store! Can 't recommend it enough! read more

Graham Cracker Comics is my favorite place in DeKalb the workers (Charles, Kevin, and Chris) are always excited to see you and are always helpful. I got here every week to see the new comics and the cool merchandise. The only bad thing about this store is that it is only open 12-8. Graham Cracker comics is the Shiz nit and definitely a place I recommend read more

I've never been to a better store in my entire career as a nerd manchild. The recent change in management has breathed new life into the store, and I can confidently say that I feel like I fit in, even if I only show up once a month or read unpopular titles. The staff is what makes the store. I personally dislike the chain and Jamie Graham who runs it, but I cannot support this store enough. The employees are sincere, willing to help, and genuinely want to provide a unique experience rather than pay bills. When I first walked into the store to check out DC's new 52, I was greeted with a big smile and a solid hour of help, suggestions, and discussion of current titles. Never before have I received personal assistance that was aimed at my sole enjoyment and not simply pushing books. I've learned a lot about comics since New 52 Swamp Thing #1, and I'd like to personally thank each and every employee that calls DeKalb Graham Crackers "home." Being a professional student, my budget is severely limited. The manager is probably the friendliest person I've ever met, and constantly looks for things that tailor to my price range. In reference to Scott S.'s "review," the "No, We're Not Hiring" sign was posted by higher powers than those in the shop. The store currently has two workers that pull longer than 40-hour weeks to keep the store in shape, and the store's budget is apparently too small for even that. Nobody is rude: the chain just won't pay for more workers. "Comic Book Guy" is a perfect description for a neckbearded elitist, but unfortunately doesn't fit for any of the helpful employees. I can only assume that the preceding review was written with a personal bias. I would like to reiterate my prior points: I've never had a better experience at a comic shop. Even if the store doesn't carry it or it's out of print, any of the fine gentleman working there are happy to look into acquiring it for me. Instead of reading a review on the Internet, I implore you to visit the shop yourself. Experience first-hand what spawned the genesis of my interest in comics and make new friends along the way. I know I have. read more

This is an awesome little store. Located close to NIU's campus, it's a great place to stop for all things comic-related. The building is small, but makes good use of its space, especially with recent shelving renovations. Even with space limitations, they maintain an extensive inventory, including shelves filled with new comics, lots of back issues and shelves of graphic novels for those who want to catch up on a long-running series, and comics-related merchandise of every kind you can imagine, from action figures and games to t-shirts and fun toys usually only available at places like Thinkgeek.com. If you can't find what you're looking for even in all of this, the store is happy to do special orders. If you want to be sure never to miss an issue of your favorite comics, you give a list of them to the store, and they set aside new issues for you as they are published, and let you know when they're available for pickup. The staff are very relaxed and friendly, and create a jovial atmosphere that makes the place fun to browse, even for long periods of time (no one breathes down your neck if you want to spend quite a bit of time checking out the comics and merchandise). All of the staff are avid comic book fans themselves, and therefore quite knowledgeable about the stock, which makes them useful resources if you're looking for recommendations either for yourself if you're looking for some new titles to read, or if you're shopping for a gift for someone and not quite sure what they like. The store has also made some changes to become more kid-friendly. Children who bring in good report cards can choose a free comic, and the staff is especially good at helping kids select comics that are both interesting to them and age-appropriate. All in all, this is a wonderful place to shop! read more

Just got bit by the comic bug when I was in Manhattan last month and visited Midtown Comics. (I know, I'm a late bloomer!) I bought a few books on a whim and some for the kiddos too. Now I want to know the rest of the story for a series I started! We've been to Graham Crackers three times and have found the staff to be very hospitable. I'm only giving four stars because I don't have much to compare to, but on customer service alone the whole family gives two enthusiastic thumbs up! Staff are very helpful and knowledgable. They are very willing to order what you are looking for and suggest other similar titles. All of the kids' comics are right up front and at eye level for the short-ones. They also have an incentive program for good marks on the report cards for kids that lets them earn credit towards the purchase of back issues. Thanks, Graham Crackers for being so kind to our family and nurturing our love of comics! read more