I really do like this shop, I'm personally not really into fantasy stuff but its good for people…read morewho actually do like fantasy things. They stock things like Sci-fi items to Manga and sell old comics and models. The prices are quite reasonable considering its an rare item or memoribilia. Great place to visit if your into fantasy things.

Amazing shop!! They do all the rare, old and new comics at decent prices. They do loads of film and…read moretv memoribilia. i love their nightmare before christmas stuff! They do figures, and posters, and all sorts. Its totally brilliant.

This shop is just too cool, you have to go it is like an Alassin cave of stuff. Go in and your in…read moreanother world I could spend ages here. It's brilliant but careful not to spend too much money LOL

i love this store the staf are polite and allways happy to talk a huge selection of commics every…read moretime i go there i feel like a kid in a sweet shop and all ways look foward to my commic book thursday i would recomend this store to any avid commic book fan or sci fi fan :) my life would be incomplete if this store was not hear

Dave's is a cool shop. Yeah, it will help if you like comics, but in honesty, if you like a good…read morestory there will probably be something here for you also. The staff are on the ball and know their stock. If you are wanting to track down a random old comic, then make sure to ask for Hugh (older guy with dreads), he certainly knows his stuff and has managed to track down a number of specific titles for me. I'm not really into the comic scene these days, but still love finding a random independent graphic novel. The store carries a real diverse range and I couldn't resist the zombie survival handbook last time I popped in. They also stock a lot of 'figures' like Star Wars and Nightmare Before Christmas toys. Some of these can be expensive, but they also make a nice random present for movie fans. If you are into your Japanese manga they also stock a wide range of tittles in English, as well as random merchandise for movies like I mentioned above. Certainly a good shop to consider if you are at a loss for a present.

I love comic books in the same way that an art lover frequents museums: I like looking at them from…read moreafar and for free, but don't really buy them: too expensive a hobby these days, with all of the hundreds of different books all coming out at different times from different companies. Better to skim and browse, and what better place to do so than Dave's Comics? A treasure trove of comics and graphic novels, with two little shops in the North Laine, Dave's is a great place to browse and buy anything comic related, from the items themselves to longer graphic novels and figurines and the like. I've always been far interested in comics than the actual stories within them themselves: so many characters, none of them can (really) die, the stories repeat themselves... still, I like keeping up with what happens in the comic book world, and love browsing some of the titles. Dave's is a wonderful place for browsing, it really is. No one bites your head off if you stand there for a couple hours, just looking through books and reading little bits here and there: a very nice service for the toe-dipping fan like myself. When you do actually decide to buy, you'll be pleased to know the prices here are very reasonable as well: a boon since comics have gone from a couple of cents to a couple quid per little book. I'm also pleased to see how many other comic-related items they have too (between their two shops), from figurines to posters to art books to other comic paraphenalia. I wish I had the money to be more of a comics enthusiast: for now, an occasional browse in Dave's will have to do!

Visited this comic book shop today after finding it online. The shop has a wide variety of pop…read moreculture items, action figures, graphic novels etc. Lots of comic books to browse through - mainly modern/current but still a selection of back issues to look through. You could easily spend a few hours here! The owner is very friendly and knowledgeable - will definitely be going back. Check it out if you're in the area and love anything to do with comics and comic book culture! 5*

I have been going to Ians for years for all my comic book needs. He has a very large selection of…read morecomics and can order in if there is something you want that isnt in stock. The shop itself is quite small but carefully arranged. It is in a good area, Albert Road has some of my favorite shops down it, and buses are near. Plus Ian is a real nice guy too.

A warning to all you ladies out there: if, after dragging your doting boyfriend around the retro…read moreshops of Park Street, you loving ask, 'is there anywhere you want to go?' you may just end up at Forbidden Planet. This comic book and sci-fi mega store is every boys dream and every girl's nightmare. Be prepared to lose several very important shopping hours here. Having said that, it's easy to admire the scale of the store and the quality of the goods they have to offer. Even I, a sci-fi phobic, enjoyed flicking through the comic books and eyeing up the DVDs. It's a great place to shop for presents for boyfriends, friends and little brothers. And, luckily for me, the shop assistants are so helpful so even the clueless can pick the perfect stocking filler.

Comic book nerds and geeks (or those that think Sci Fi is so square that it's hip) from all around…read morewill love forbidden planet. It's not the easiest place to find - it's on the less visited part of triangle, so a little away from the main shopping drag on Park Street, but definitely worth making the effort for. If you're not into comics too much yourself, this is definitely a brilliant place to grab an original gift for someone who is - there's endless amounts of memorabilia. The stuff here is pretty expensive though.

Wow. Just, wow! I decided to check this place out (due in now small part to the label "megastore"…read morein some directories). I was not disappointed. The location has two massive stories of wall-to-wall geeky joy. Books, action figures, art, video gaming goodness; it's got it all. I appreciated how everything was very well organized (largely by pop culture features/brands). It was so well organized that I didn't need to actually ask for any directions or help finding stuff.

Loved the selection of collectibles here! Loved that there are multiple locations for collectors.read more

Tucked away above a clothes shop on Walcot St, this is almost an afterthought of a shop. It's one…read moreroom, it's a bit dusty on the floor and there's nowhere to sit (hence the deducted star) but it's totally worth a visit. The range of comics, from ropey old ones, to brand new imports is great, and there's just enough balance between choice and beig overwhelmed. Staff are friendly and keen to talk and recommend too which, if you're a keen but inexpert comics fan, is really helpful and rarely the case in comic shops.

*This review relates to their online shop now that the physical shop has closed down*…read more I was really happy with the comics I ordered. Brilliant prices, brilliant customer service and really sturdy packaging for the comics. The huge catalogue of comics for such good prices, especially compared to other online shops, and the detailed notes on the condition of comics means I'll definitely be making some more orders in future!

My favourite comic shop and thankfully also my nearest…read more These guys really know their UK and US comics. I mean forwards, backwards and sideways. But beware old reviews... 30th C gave up stocking the usual wall full of new comics a while back to concentrate on back issues. (Which made sense... their forte.) Customers can still get new comics by advance ordering though!

Hands down the best comic shop in London! As well has bringing you all the latest releases they…read morehave a huge selection of back issues. Something which the other comic shops in London don't really provide. They also have some bargain buckets where you can pick up some great reads for 20p each! Fantastic way to get into reading comics. Another amazing thing about this store is they have a gallery where they often display comic art exhibitions as well as hosting book launches and signings. Met some of my favourite creators in this store. If you're a geek in London and haven't already checked it out then what have you been doing? Drop everything and go now!

I stumbled into this cute comic book shop while waiting for some friends for a restaurant. I don't…read moreread comics at all but it's nice to browse a store with such a large inventory. The employees are not stuffy and they don't bother you at all. There is a wide array of new and old stuff here. I found a lot of Adventure Time and Bravest Warriors, to my delight. There are also the usual DC, Marvel, etc. I found everything to be displayed in a neat and organized manner.