By far the best comic book store I've been to in NC. Downtown Wilmington right across from…read moreBespoke...plenty of street parking to get to. The selection...amazing. Anything you could want and look for: comics (marvel/dc, etc) , graphic novels, manga/anime, funko pops, action figures, a section for kids, Star Wars. The biggest draw are their selection and amount of statues they have. Plenty on display and all for a solid, reasonable price. Some of the Funkos they have in stock were so new that I was able to go ahead and cancel a good amount of pre-orders from other sites/vendors. The staff was very friendly and knew their stuff. I highly, I highly recommend just walking through and browsing even if you're not a big comic person. *they have a brother/sister store right across the street diagonally from them. Plenty of figures, comics, and statues as well but mostly the "nostalgia" pieces.

Greeted as soon as we entered, and asked if we needed anything. Fair selection of comics and toys/…read morecollectibles. Overall prices seemed pretty average. We got a trade (comic) and a sticker. Don't forget to go to their vintage counterpart Memory Lane Comics 2 down the street. Overall it was a good stop!

Have you ever seen the show Under the Dome there is scene in one of the first episodes where a cow…read moreis literally spilt in half? Well the other half of the cow is on display behind the checkout counter here.... Whatever...Wilmington is a very new addition to the Castle Street district. I was in the neighborhood for the Friday night tasting at Wilmington Wine and noticed the sign for this business and the cow out front so I decided to stop in and check it out. This is cool, new and interesting shop is filled with novelty items, tv memorabilia, vintage items, comics and much much more. I overheard one customer who was super excited about all the Dr. Who items. Great place to get a unique gift for sure and I really hope this business does well here.

If you are looking for movie memorabilia, this is the place to go. This is definitely the strangest…read morestore I have ever been to. They sell old toys, posters, comics, scripts, and other weird collectables that I didn't think of. Everything is well priced, not expensive. If you like film and antiques, this is uniquely for you.

Great selection of back issues of comics. Marvel, DC and independent. Always find a gem or two when…read moreI go there. Have made the trip from Myrtle Beach to Fanboy 4 times in the past year and have never been disappointed. Employees have always been helpful and courteous.

Stopped by this store to trade in some comics that I had gotten in a storage unit. Walk in and…read moreemployee was on the phone. He looks through my box for about 5 seconds while preoccupied on the phone, probably looks at about 3 actual comics and then goes back to his phone call. He then decides to ring up the person behind me while I'm still waiting. Guy behind me spends $40 some bucks on comics and the cashier can't be bothered to put the phone down and even speak to him! Guy finally gets off the phone and tells me that all my comics are stuff he'd see in a dollar bin & if I can get 5 cents a piece for them take it. Wow what a waste of my time! Will not be coming back to this store

I love this store. Maybe because I'm an old-er hippie. Stop there every time I'm in Wilmington.read more

Photography by 3Spade7Star @3Spade7Star_photography…read moreJanuary 25, 2026 - Sunday The Black Cat Shoppe was on my to go see list in Wilmington to see if I could get on a historical tour in a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, they don't have historical tours but they do have tours on foot and it was not feasible for me to do after having a surgery on my hip & leg - still healing. So I browsed the store for a long period and had the most fun with using the coin operated crystal vending machine. For two quarters you can get one to three crystals with a turn of the knob on the machine. I was lucky to get three crystals several times. You don't know how many or what kind of crystals you will get, yet it is fun, and the crystals make a great gift to give to people. I got a lot of green aventurine crystals and crystals I usually would not select like dalmation jasper & a dull moonstone. It was a steal since most crystals are $1-3 each for the sizes I received of these crystals. Alyssa was very engaging and stellar in providing me information and generating more sales effortlessly - just by answering all my questions and showing me different rings stocked inside the ring display. She was delightful, memorable, and helped me select the perfect rings to wear on my index and third finger. I got 3 rings for $24.99. Other items I purchased was: money attraction incense & oudh resin in a glass bottle for incense, unique oracle cards with funny yes & no answers, stickers, a pamphlet detailing all the places where television series and movies were filmed at in Wilmington, North Carolina, and post cards. The postcards were only $1. I should have bought a book there that I thought I already had. The book is The Ghosts of Old Wilmington by John Hirchak. The book is signed by the writer. I had two ghost books about Wilmington but it was not that one. Yet it is another reason I should go back to The Black Cat Shoppe. I plan to come back here and go on their tours later in the future. This is a place I plan to visit again the next time I come to Wilmington, North Carolina.

Went here for a one tree hill event! Lots of different merch! I would recommend going here if…read moreyou're in town, and are a fan of one tree hill.

Very good pizza and vibes! Our kiddos said it was just a little too salty on that plain cheese…read more Over all good and very cool place for eating on a swing or drinks! Bet they're slammed with ballpark traffic and nice days!

Found this hidden gem on a recent beach trip. Well laid out. High quality. Fair pricing. Owners are…read morewonderful folks who love comic books & people. Highly recommend!

Great selection of vintage Marvel comics. Comics are in reasonably good condition. Owners are very…read morefriendly and helpful.

This place is amazing the service is great the employees are kind and are willing to help, they…read morehave a great selection of games and merch. The prices are fair and close to ebay and trade in don't suck. (ahem ahem) GameStop (cough cough). I highly recommend coming here when you are in the area.

This place is amazing. They have everything you can think of when it comes to games (old or new)…read morecomic books,memorabilia etc...

Mike is my GUY! I'm new to comics and I can tell he really loves what he does at DL. He loves his…read morecustomers; he remembered me by name when I returned after my first visit. He remembered what I liked and personally helped me find more comics to complete my collection. He is such an outstanding and outgoing guy, and I couldn't feel more welcome and appreciated in any other business. I will be a regular here as long as I'm on the area and highly recommend if you're a long term collector, or just trying to get to know the comic/card collecting scene.

Been going here for many years now, it's a fantastic place. Great selection and very nice staff…read morethat are as knowledgeable as they are friendly.

Just becoming interested in comics again at 68 years of age. Man did I choose the right store to…read morestart again. My mind sighed as soon as I made it inside. Aww memories. I really wasn't sure what I wanted. But with Andy's expert help I was sure. Relaxing comfortable place to spend 30 minutes or so. If it's up to me I will be back soon. Thank you for you warm friendly service.

amazing, so many varieties of comics like marvel, DC, transformers , GI Joe, Star Wars, and even…read moregolden age comics, and 3 comics are less than 10 dollars which is a steal, and the workers are very friendly and are fellow comic book knowers of such, would highly recommen.

Great service and great inventory! Every time I go in, it's hard to walk away without a new record…read more They always have what I'm looking for, and if they don't, they are prompt about orders requests. Matt was working last time I went, and he also helped my girlfriend and I with a technical issue for our record player. He diagnosed the issue quickly and accurately, then sold us the equipment we needed at a competitive price. The in store experience makes it much more attractive than buying online. (Also dog-friendly!) Highly recommend for both service and product quality!

Always a pleasure to dig for records in this shop! The staff is helpful and ready to suggest…read moreartists that you may not know about. They also sell and repair audio equipment from vintage to modern. Matt, the owner is also very involved in the community and supports many causes. Stop in the next time you visit Wilmington!