Finally visited Planet Comics in Greenville this weekend. Yes..they have a good selection of current comics (by current I mean from the last few months), back issues are pretty lacking. The games isle is pretty haphazard. Hard to even find what you are looking for because there seems to be no rhyme or reason to how the shelves are stocked (example: They have a Bumblebee transformer figure in 4 places in the store scattered randomly..put all of 1 item in the same place). My BIGGEST peeve was 95% of items in the store had no price on them what so ever. How do you expect to sell things with no prices??? I did ask the cashier about the price of Funkos and she acted like I should have already known the price ‍. Ummm...no prices on boxes, no signage saying what prices are...guess you have to be Professor X and read minds if you want to go in there and be aware of ANY prices. My opinion...skip this one and just hit up the Planet Comics in Anderson...bigger store, better selection, most items are priced, and their back issue selection blows Greenville's location away. read more

As an actual avid comic book reader, the 1-star reviews don't track with my repeat weekly experiences here. I'm not usually one to jump into commenting about other folk's reviews... but since it seems like they were left by ze crème de la crème~, I figure I should at least submit a counter balancing review. Obviously, from not being there during the 3 year old's traumatizing YELLING... I can only say that the three clerks (including the owner) behind the counter I've encountered in my many visits, are almost painfully mild mannered, friendly, helpful folks. I can't even imagine any one of them looking, acting, or sounding vicious enough to be traumatizing. I mean, I guess the temperature in the room IS about room temp (70 degrees) so if you are or are raising a snowflake... Do not enter... you might melt. Low quality in what way Mr Deadpool? The place is well organized, the shelves are modern, clean and not some wired shelving. I would only place Borderlands (only the top dog in the area) above it. Easy to scan. New, new books to the left, issues that are recent as you go deeper, and back issues there beyond. They usually have new books that other shops in the area pull for subscribing die-hards and/or are sold out of. The place is small, sure. But they're expanding... and what's your ideal state? LESS comic book stores? You want eBay as THE source for your hobby? Knock yourself out, man... Planet comics is my go-to for new/recent comics. I go to Borderlands for the experience, and I go to Richard's for back issues and to talk comics. They're all valuable vendors and members of the community. read more

I love this place! I don't understand the bad reviews, however I have only seen one employee there because I usually go on the weekends when she happens to work. They have a lot of great new comics, but they also have boxes in the back with a ton of comics I can't find anywhere else! I think the pricing is pretty solid, admittedly I'm just getting into comic books so take what I say with a grain of salt. read more

This shop is part of a franchise I believe. When it comes to Golden Age or Silver Age comics, I wasn't able to determine if they have any interest in buying them. I thought they may have a store front in eBay, yet I had no luck finding them there. Borderlands are on eBay, but I think they only sell newsstand comics and modern toys through this online channel. Hands down, the best comic shop in Greenville is most likely Riche's Comics located past the old Great Escape on the left heading downtown. The owner is pretty knowledgeable and friendly read more

Entered this store with intent o look at comics and collectibles with my 3 year old son. My son was playing with the non functioning pinball machines they had out, not causing any damage whatsoever, just pressing the buttons. The clerk proceeds to YELL at my 3 year old without saying anything to me first. This is not ok. It left my child traumatized by the event. Reached out to the owner and he could care less so here we are. Again there was no damage done, and they SCREAMED AT MY 3 year old. Avoid this location at all costs. read more

Planet Comics - Email response I got after calling out his employee for scolding a 3 year old. - Comic Books Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Very low-quality store with low-quality customer service. The other location is much better. The internet is the best choice for this stuff.

Second time I have walked into a planet comics and have absolutely hated my experience. These guys are horrible. They don't know their product, they constantly have issues, and the workers seem absolutely bored. You work at a comic book shop... how do you get bored if this is your hobby? Anyway, so the first time (the Anderson Location) I walked in me and my friend asked if the new Pokémon set had come out yet (this was like a day before Darkness Ablaze dropped) and the guy behind the counter asked if it was a YuGiOh! Set.... He wasn't joking. When he figured it out he said no and we went to shop around at their other singles and what not. We got a few things and my friend was told they don't take cash. So we left. How do you not take cash? You're a business.... So today since It had been awhile, I wanna say over a year, I went back to get nothing more then a storage box for some comics I had just bought while on vacation. I walk in and was really happy with the selection. I even almost bought a Funko POP! I found and was gonna get a GFTP2 Box they had on the counter. Went to purchase my stuff and the guy behind the counter said, In a very frustrated tone, "the internet is down we can't take any transactions right now." In the guys defense, didn't get his name, he also seemed frustrated and like this is a common problem. If he sees this thank you for putting up with that and not just walking out, because I would, especially if it's a common issue. What good is a business that can't sell anything? This is the second freaking time I've walked into one of these planet comics and they don't even know what's going on. The owner needs to get their stuff together and rework something out or hire people who know about the product and not just let things go. I'm not gonna say the typical "I'll never be back" because I just went back. But the fact I haven't bought anything from this company for over a year or two and came back to give them a chance, and they STILL have the same problems shows what kind of company this is. Planet comics is a waste of time if you want anything. Seems more like a hangout spot for the owner and his friends, or a storage place for his/her collection then a legitimate store. FIX YOUR SYSTEMS AND GET YOUR LEADERSHIP UNDER CONTROL! Horrible place to shop, wouldn't recommend to my worst enemy. read more

The Greenville location almost always has the comic books I can't find anywhere else! Staff is super friendly and understanding. This would be my home shop if it were closer! read more