I mostly went in here for vinyl. This store sells primarily new and reissued records. The selection of new stuff is quite solid though not particularly obscure. A good number of records are on sale: I found a Dan Deacon LP for $14 down from $25, and a Medicine reissue for $15 (never seen it at less than $30 back in Toronto). The used vinyl section can be safely ignored but all the cool swag more than makes up for it. Sloth socks? Sign me up. read more

The Manchester NH male store employees need sensitivity training when it comes to serving disabled customers. The other stores are all very supportive. read more

This place is a pretty sweet shop. Right on Newbury St., Newbury Comics has a ton of miscellaneous but cool items including posters, gag gifts, CDs (great selection), t-shirts, signs, and .. of course .. comic books. You can get nearly any poster in the store for $7.99 and they have anything you'd expect to find in a little comic goods shop in the city. Cool staff, laid back atmosphere, fun time. read more

While ordering online is an easier way to shop at Newbury Comics, nothing beats the thrill of discovering rare gems within a record store. But since music is not necessarily the focal point (it is a comic shop, after all), the layout can be a bit overwhelming. Not necessarily a bad thing, but buying online is a bit easier. But definitely stop by for some history if you happen to be in town. Best used scores: Wire - Pink Flag, X-Ray Spex - Germ Free Adolescents, Johnny Thunders - So Alone read more

It's not a comic store, it's more like a gift store. But a GREAT gift store! Cashiers are cool & helpful, everything is organized and clean. And pricey. Don't wanna give it 3 stars. I'm giving it 4 instead. read more

really good and interesting shop for youth. Shirts from Marvel incredible quality and beautiful, comics are cool and interesting as usual. read more

Large huge place with a lot of selection.....,love the used CDs for music And fun t shirts too read more

Great place love the amount of pop figures are insane. people are very friendly and awesome to find something just ask there a lot to go they they don't mind to help read more

I just love this place! Music, movies, comics, books, toys, posters clothes and accessories. Whatever you want they've got it. The staff is very helpful and nice. I receive offers via email and the "buy 2 get 1 free" deals are amazing (that's when you can catch me there! This place have a little bit of everything for everyone. Teenagers to middle age+ . "Hipsters" to "regular people." Whatever, I just go for the deals. read more

Way overrated! Decent selection and reasonable amount of local artists too, but the amount of other junk like Red Sox merch and goofy dorm room stuff makes this place not much fun for hardcore music shoppers. Not the worse place to shop for music, but feels more like a Spencer Gifts than an Amoeba. read more

well It's been a few months and Newbury Comics with Manager "Robbie" can still kiss my black ass. As you know from my last entree after nearly 20 years of patronage I was treated like a crook in the store and I never received an apology for the incident from "Robbie". I sent my note to the regional manager and got a basic form letter response from them. I am now hearing similar stories from all over the place about curt a rude treatment mostly from people of color. What does that tell you. Anyway You don't get treated like a criminal on Ebay. Screw Newbury Comics read more

In addition to having a good CD selection and an alarming number of Twilight posters, this place sells "ice luge in a box." Who knew there was such a thing?! read more

This place kinda sold out a long time ago. Used to be cool but isn't really that special any more.

For out of towners, Newbury Comics is always a fun store to go into, however, I am from New England and there were like 3 of their stores nearby, including one in my hometown's mall area. It was a place I loved to go to in middle school and stuff, but after spending too much time there as a youngster, I can't fake much interest going in this store as a college kid, despite it being the original Newbury Comics location. I'll get my music online and my books elsewhere and my posters elsewhere and my band t-shirts at shows, not off the wall in Newbury Comics. I suppose it's a good place to look for gifts if you have no idea what to get a teenager for a present. read more

When I was in college, and used to visit Boston with friends, this was a must stop spot for me. I still think Newbury is one of the coolest things going in Boston. Great mix of music, toys (I'm a sucker for action figures), and random pop culture knick-knacks. read more

Ok so I don't think I have ever actually bought anything from here but I have gone in hundreds of times. There is so much stuff there aside from records that it is very simple to waste a whole afternoon looking at DVDs, posters, books, and whatever the hell else you can find read more

F. Nietzche once said "love is a battlefield". It was later popularized in a top 40 song by some chick in the 80s. The last time i was in newbury comics, I overheard a conversation about that song. read more

This is the most despicable company I have ever dealt with. After being treated rudely and bullied by employees (because they don't know how to ring up a sale and would not listen to the logic) So in trying to explain that I was being overcharged, I was told I don't have time for this. Really? I have been a dedicated customer for 30+ years and have never had an issue. This issue was forwarded to Duncan Browne, COO who then returned my call. How Mr. Browne maintains his job is beyond me. He was very aggressive, confrontational, and his exact words were "Well you know there's two sides to every story". Said that those employees have never had corporate called on them before, so I was out of line. I AM A Paying customer! No employee should ever tell a customer to kick rocks and beat feet in front of my 8 yr. old. Thank god FYE is only a couple hundred yards away. Please do yourself a favor and spend your hard earned money at a store that cares about their customers, not treat them like dirt. read more

Newbury Comics rocks. This location is usually quite crowded, but their recent expansion has allowed for more breathing room, and a better selection of comics, DVDs, toys and collectibles, and music (of course). The staff are hip (and include one of my best friends!) and the music is loud. The selection is always great, at least as far as my tastes venture, and new CDs can be had for less than anywhere else, almost across the board. Come here for new releases, but not to pick through the used CD racks - the selection is slim pickins. read more

I'm really not too sure about the music collection cuz I am an illegal downloader, but when I needed to go to a gothic themed Valentine's party, let me tell you where I found the cheap duds - no, not hot topic, that place is like in Braintree or something and I don't have a car and like I was not about to trek out to Braintree for hot topic for some coporate goth clothes... yeh so back to my point... I found my dark evil stuff at Newbury Comics! woo woo read more

If you have specific tastes for out of the ordinary, this place may not have what you are looking for. The selection is grand for DVDs and why not browse the used section, just in case you wanted to replace that old scratched Bowie CD. The staff are all on auto pilot and don't offer much help. What happened to the enthusiastic staff person in independent music stores? Even if they were into Scritti Politti, at least you loved how animated they were about it. read more

Now that the Alewife Brook Newbury Comics has moved across the street (and become instantly inferior), the Newbury Comics on Newbury Street is once again the best of all branches, in my opinion. It is a very large place with three separate areas, including two mostly with music and one with videos. And, of course, novelties and toys can be found throughout. The help can be a bit scatterbrained at times, but they are generally pretty friendly, and the prices are good for most items. The main downside is parking, since it is on Newbury near Mass. Ave., which can be a total nightmare (especially during the summer). read more

What's not to like about Newbury Comics? It's just a fun little shop to get lost in and remind you not to take life so serious! There's all kinds of gadgets, gizmos and odds and ends in here that it's almost impossible to walk out of here without at least purchasing something, for someone! Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I feel like they could possibly add a little "more" to their collection. As another review mentioned it feels like they haven't changed in a while. Not that I want them to change, but maybe evolve might be a better word. Even if they stayed exactly the same for the next 100 years, I'd still go out of my way to take a visit. After all, who doesn't like a trip down memory lane and feelings of nostalgia? read more

THE FINAL DOWNFALL OF A ONCE GREAT MUSIC STORE Since the late '70s into the '90s this NC location was the greatest music store around, rivalled (but seconded) only by the HSq location. I can still recall going in here every Sunday for all the latest hard-to-find and "underground" LPs. I'd hear something on WZBC and come here to buy it. Of course it hasn't been that way for a long time. CDs took over in the '90s but this was still the place to find all the interesting (and non-commercial) music. Like with everyone else, the internet changed my buying habits, and what the store didn't have I could find there. So gradually the store changed in the 2000s, reducing the music and bringing in other merchandise. One could say they did what they needed to to survive. In the later 2000s video was going strong in the store, but there was still a lot of music. Was a time when you could find local music celebrities working here. I remember Beth Kaplan working the weekends and a bunch of others throughout the week. Over time the music selection became more commercial. The more obscure stuff, which was NC's original specialty, started to disappear. Now 75% of the music stock is the same as what the big-box and national chains carry. Today I visited the store for the first time in 2 years and my heart sunk. Even the video is gone now. The CD selection is minimal, as is the vinyl. I could no longer consider this a destination store for music. Instead one side has turned into a clothing store, with LPs in the center and CDs in the original east-side store area. Scattered throughout are the toys and novelties that first started showing up a few years ago, but now seem to have taken over the store. It's a tourist place now, or a hangout for the millenial crowd. The dedicated music shoppers like me will go elsewhere, to the HSq or Norwood location, or Planet in Cambridge. So, Newbury Comics, Newbury Street, R.I.P. So sad. read more

This is the biggest store they have, i think. They have lots of indie bands, as well as a lot of mainstream stuff. If you are looking for obscure music, go here. Their prices aren't too bad, either. And they have lots of other stuff: comic books, DVDs, action figures, stuffed animals, shoes (doc martens), purses (paul frank), panty hose (fishnets), magnets, body jewelry, belts, t-shirts. If you are looking for knick knacks, come here, I am pretty sure you will find what you are looking for. I love how the vibe in the store is fun with an attitude. Kind of the Hot Topic vibe, but lots better. read more

So I have to say, the Newbury Comics on Newbury Street is not my favorite......I've been hunting with no luck for specific birthday presents there on and off this week with NO LUCK! It's kinda sad. I realize it's an oddly shaped space, but seriously they don't have the first Bad Brains album. How sad. read more

It's where you go when no where else has what you want.. Whether you are getting new or used cds and dvds, they are a good deal. T-shirts and goofy toys and stuff are good for a laugh or gifts. There is something for almost everyone. read more

This is one of the few stores I respect on Newbury St. They're not pretentious and not over-priced. And the name is a misnomer--much more than comics. If you go in to buy a CD on its release date, you can usually get it for under 10 bucks. I got Coldplay's X & Y like that (critically acclaimed, my ass . . .but thats another review all together). read more

Newbury Comics is best for independent music and lesser known artists, and new releases. (They have the best prices on new releases after Best Buy, and a bigger selection.) The only issue is with the pricing on major artists, it is mostly too high, and I can knock a few dollars off going down the street to the Megastore. I wish the used CD selection was better, but with a used CD store a few doors down, it probably won't happen. read more

Oo! What a fun little store! I worked here for a total of three days, which is probably some sort of spectacularly bad record. I had conflicts with school coupled with a bad cold & no way of getting to a doctor. School couldn't go, so the job did. It was also my first job, so I was probably pretty useless there. I mostly just picked up socks & hats & greeted people & stocked CDs. Why am I telling you this? I'm sorry. Anyway, pretty much everyone who works here is nice. The vibe's pretty cool & every time I've stopped by, I've gotten a random compliment on my hair/makeup/clothes or made some kind of small talk with another shopper. I'm not sure how these things happen, but I enjoy kind words, so it's all good. :) There's lots of music & movies & trinket-esque goodies here, among other things. Not as many comics as you'd think from the name, though. Another random/useless bit of information I'd like to share: Totally true story. On one of the three days I worked here, I bought a Paul Frank shirt. Impulse buy. I think I wore it once, then almost two years later, I sold it on eBay... & that sucker earned me 90 bucks from an overeager French man! Thanks, Newbury Comics! :D read more

One of my favorite stores in general. Great selection of music, clothing, comic books, dvds/blurays, and just random fun collectibles. I typically buy the t shirts or tank tops because they have cool prints. I think the fact that they carry Johnny Cupcakes clothing (which is normally only sold at Johny Cupcake stores) is nice. Tons of OBEY brand stuff if you're into that. Staff greet you and generally leave you alone (which I love). I wish Newbury Comics was in LA. This is like, the ultimate store for hipsters (sitting alongside Urban Outfitters). While the clothing is generally ovepriced, I find most of their merchandise to be pretty affordable, a rarity for Newbury Street. In my opinion, one of the best stores on Newbury Street and Boston in general. read more

i dont understand what everyone's fuss is about this place. I mean, it's got music and movies which is nice, but all the other random crap on the wall seem over the top and weird. Although i'll admit my guilty pleasure is glancing through all their posters. it good to go to when you need music movies of posters, but all the other shit they have in the store just makes me feel like i'm in a less goth verson of hot topic. read more

Great/cheap cd's! Sure beats Tower Records! A surprisingly nice selection of Japanese candy! And some pretty sweet dvds.

Love this store! I get all my accessories here! If I could buy my boyfriend here, I would! The people that work here are like Empire Records but 2013. I love the Harry Potter selection. Bring back the pig that poops, my dog ate the old one and I need to replace it. (Said dog is fine) read more

Ever wonder where those people with all those pins on their bag that political or otherwise insane signage printed on them? They're from here! The time for comic/novelty stores has come and gone in Nassau/Queens, unless you count the soul-less commercialized mall giants those pseudo-political pins are fighting against. The employees are really chill, and we spent a good hour in here sampling passages in the books, and no one yelled at us. For college students who misappropriate their own money, this is a dream come true. read more

A go-to for buying new records. The staff are super friendly and they really helped me out when I had some bad luck with new albums with issues (off center, warped, etc.) which seems like it happens often with new releases. Or again, bad luck. Either way, this is a good place. read more

If you're wandering on Newbury, you have to stop here. Despite the name, they sell much more than comics. In fact, the majority of their business is really the huge collection of CDs and DVDs. Of course, you have to browse the large selection of pop culture tchotchkes and then buy a couple random items. read more

I'm glad we have Newbury Comics, but I really just go here for music. Once upon a time I liked it much more but in the last several years prices have just kept climbing - too high! The best feature is their sections of exclusive pressing, which, thankfully, are not marked up much from the standard pressings. Some of these exclusives are quite nice. The sale bin section might have a good deal hiding in it, but most of the sale-prices are just what I think the prices should always be. Lastly, I've had to take back records because of warps or even filth in the grooves. No problem. So, if you are shopping for new vinyl here, open them up and have a look before you walk away to save yourself the return trip. read more

THE CASE AGAINST NEWBURY COMICS: - What? They have MUSIC on the internet now? No way! - With the advent of Point Number 1, we're witnessing a dilution of the uniqueness of the record store. I can remember waltzing into this location--the original, I probably don't need to add--back in 1999 and seeing a couple new copies of The Conet Project for sale. You know, that 4 CD collection that consists of nothing but beeps and mechanized voices from the '60s reading grocery lists over shortwave radio? A COUPLE copies of this thing. More than one. I doubt Newbury Comics could stock something like that today; the overhead of running a single brick-and-mortar store specializing in pop culture detritus, let alone a chain of them, necessitates that they spend at least some of that available space on Jonas Brothers bathmats and cardboard cutouts of your favorite Twilight characters. Stuff that sells, in other words. This may as well be Best Buy, right? Or Spencer's or Hot Topic or any of the other mallish names that often get tossed around. - The vinyl selection is almost always just new stuff, and almost always outrageously expensive. This location has more breadth than probably any location other than Norwood, but still, sixty fucking dollars for Metallica? Why don't I just mail the band a personal check? I probably am anyway, without knowing it. Don't they own, like, Brazil? THE CASE FOR NEWBURY COMICS: - Trust me on this. If you took this place and dropped it in the Midwest, say, near a not-completely-unintelligent college town, you'd have people worshipping this store. Like, sackcloth and ashes shit. - Prices, prices, prices. Other than vinyl, you probably won't find whatever you're looking for cheaper than you'll find it here. And I'm not even talking about their used CDs. - Honestly, this is the perfect model for a contemporary record store right now. Say you're looking for the latest CD from, oh, Hot Chip. Wal*Buy won't have it, because, "who?" Discriminating Tastemaker Boutique, like Other Music in NYC, won't have it, because, "why would you be so BANAL as to listen to Hot Chip, varlet?" Or else their copy will be marked up. Amoeba in L.A. has it, probably even has it used, but you don't live there, now do you? A number of the used stores in this area have it, but you don't feel like digging through bins for something almost brand new but not "this week" new. The internet has it, but we're not talking about them. Newbs has it. And has it on sale. - Really now, isn't the kitsch kinda fun? Yeah, you may run into an Albert Einstein action figure or a bobble head of the "leg lamp" from A Christmas Story at Spencer's, but would you run into both of them at the same time, in the same location? And amongst more useful kitsch, such as a wide variety of T-shirts, posters, nutty books, funny buttons and current comic culture, er, cornucopias? WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS ONE? Despite the homogenization of Newbury Comics as a whole since Tower and Virgin closed, each location still has a bit of its own flava. This is the original joint, which expanded next door in 2005 to greatly increase their space for DVDs. And that remains their best selling point: bigger arrays of niche film genres like anime and kung-fu in a brighter-lit space with pleasingly "urban indie" brickwork (taking that "brick-and-mortar" thing literally, I see). Criterion DVDs get most of a shelf to themself (heh), which is always a good thing. The CD box set selection is also unusually good; if there's a recent UK-import only box of someone whose back catalogue never can catch a break in the U.S. (hello, Kinks!), it'll show up at this location first. Still ludicrously expensive, of course, but at least Newbs cares. CD selection in general is average to slightly above, with a separate section in the "new wing" just for used discs. Bigger classical and jazz selection than yer average store; it might be the best of all the Newbs in that category, but since I usually fulfill my needs for these genres at Barnes & Noble (I know; the horror!), I can't say for sure. Comics and kitsch are about par for the course, meaning fairly representative (the former) but not overly intrusive (the latter). Store employees are about par for the course, meaning fairly knowledgeable, but not overly intrusive. Anecdotes? Well, the perpetual homeless guy leaning on the wrought-iron fence in front of the store and shaking his cup 'o coins once refused a Sacajawea dollar from me because "that ain't no DOLLA!" Also, once, an employee started screaming at another homeless guy to get out of there for whatever "disgusting" thing he did the week before (what, did he shit on the floor, or something? I'm sure he was only protesting the price of new vinyl). Things like that happen here. But you don't come for the anecdotes! You come for the Newbs. And the Newbs, contrary to what some say, is still top of the class. read more

Another favorite Newbury Comics location for me, it's a little smaller than some of the other locations but the items they have here are just as good. The vinyl record selection is really solid, although I didn't see any dollar record sections. Definitely a great location! read more