Ahh, a Belgium comic book store. Actually, I discovered this place (and the one next door) as I was…read moreattempting to make my way to a laundromat and made the decision to head back here the next morning before we caught the train to Ghent. Personally, I'm glad I did, but then again since I discovered them there wasn't going to be anything stopping me from coming down here to have a look around. All I can say is that these places literally blow the comic book stores that I am used to completely out of the water namely because the Belgium and French comics seem to be on a completely different level than what you get from America and Japan. However, I am a long time fan of Tintin (and to a lesser extend Asterix), so any comics (or should I say graphic novels) in that style are going to grab my attention.

From the owner: Multi BD se veut un espace ouvert à la diversité où les grands classiques comme Hergé, Franquin ou…read moreTillieux côtoient les nouvelles générations d'auteurs. Bandes dessinées alternatives, mangas, manwhas et comics en version française ou originale viennent compléter ce panorama. Posters, sérigraphies et figurines à l'effigie des personnages tirés de ces ouvrages y tiennent aussi bonne place. Au plaisir de vous y croiser!

Brüsel probably qualifies as one of my favorite graphic novel/comic shops to stop into. While this…read morelocation isn't as big as the shop inside Brussels it is a nice cozy condensed version cutting off a lot of the fluff from the other store. It feels much more book shop vs. nerd novelties with graphic novels. They also have art and a children's section. Of course, plenty of comics and books to choose from. Some of the selection that was at the larger store isn't available here which makes me think I'd ultimately choose the other store over this one if I had to choose, but given it's just in Flagey and I wouldn't have to travel all the way into the city it's certainly not a bad choice. Was easy to walk to and in the square where you could find lots of coffee shops and other cafes to maybe sit and read after you picked something up.

From the owner: BDs, romans, mangas, comics, albums jeunesse, jouets, littérature ado, jeux de sociétéread more

I'm not reviewing too many shops on this trip because I basically only brought a backpack and I…read moreonly review stores I make purchases from, so you know what that means! Brusel is located right in the heart of the city along with a ton of other shops, but this one....this one hit different. I went into probably five or six different comic book shops in Brussels and this one was my absolute favourite. On the lower level of the shop you have all of the comic trades, the manga, and a bunch of random other things like Smurfs figures and Studio Ghibli stuff along with the cash register to pay. Upstairs is a random shrine to Harry Potter with a ton of his merchandise and even a hanging display of owls, Harry Potter fan or not, it's very very cool. Overall, Brusel is my favourite comic store in the city and the store we each picked up four comics to bring home with us. This store should be on any comic lovers list of places to stop!

This is the comic book shop without the clutter and far more streamlined. Was walking past and had…read moreseen Brusel's a few times prior, their storefront semi-piquing my interest but never enough for me to enter. This time around I walked by and caught a glimpse of a gorgeous framed Blacksad poster/picture and was like holy crap... I think I can finally buy that book. Sure enough they had everything plus an art book. It did cross my mind to just go buy it on Amazon, but it was just so in the moment. Long story short, I splurged a little. This place really will ruin your wallet. I almost ended up buying even more books and a few adorable French zines. Languages for the books vary from French, Flemish to English and a small section in Japanese. Their manga section was also really fun and I love the European publication style to their Manga which is almost 1:1 to Japanese print in size and feel unlike American publications. Almost nabbed a few of those too... They also have an upstairs and downstairs filled with framed artwork which I assume are actual originals, but if not, my mistake. They all looked very nice and well displayed. They require you to leave your bag at the front if you are to look at them and enforce no photo policy of the artwork, since I was semi in a rush, I opted to not look at gorgeous art for hours... sigh. Brusel's also packs lots of other fandom items from Harry Potter, Batman, etc.. the like. Things like wands and themed chest boards. Seriously would have killed my entire wallet here... The damage was only one very expensive and gorgeous graphic novel.

This was great! The owner was so kind and didn't rip you off like most other sellers! There was a…read moregreat selection of items! I would 100% recommend! + a great place for Starwars lovers.

this is what any toy collector dreams of . A simple bliss if you are looking for treasures that you…read morewont find anywhere . Its a toy heaven for hard to find vintage toys . If you are in brussels just for a few days i would highly recommend this place . The owner ,hassan , speaks fluent english and is extremely accommodating to travelers . Its a must go stop to any collector out there .