I think the one star guy is reviewing UUAs other location; personally, I would agree that location…read moreis a bit musty. It also has heritage. I completely disagree, however, with him on the customer service and selection.
In any case, THIS location is BANANAS gorgeous. Much of the place is inherited from the previous tenant but it gives the shop a sense of welcoming, cleanliness, and even grandeur that would make ANY retailer envious. More than that, though, how they've utilized the space is excellent. The way everything is displayed and organized makes for a comic shop that feels REVERENT of comics, games, figures and the various accoutrements of geekdom, rather than the typical fetishising.
Most comic shops feel sleazy in a way that can only be experienced, not described; average shops are cluttered and cramped and coated in a very particular miasma. It's an atmosphere and environment that I actually love, as do many comic heads. You acquire the taste or buy online. The nature of comics has changed now. People that want to dip their toes, or have always been curious, people that don't know the lingo and the culture are starting to wander into the average comic store and they're intimidated. They feel awkward, where do I start? It seems so impregnable.
Not here. I've taken my girlfriend, my mom and my nephew's. Everything feels airy, accessible and comfortable. The selection is great, the staff is great. It's a little hidden but this joint is EASILY one of the, if not THE, top shops in Cincinnati. I cannot recommend it enough, especially if you've ever felt a little bit awkward or intimidated at another store.
