Just wanted to update since, in the months since I last reviewed, I have found an enormous amount…read moreof very rare books here. The owner keeps stocking the shelves with so many amazing new treasures that I have started visiting weekly just to not miss out on anything! It has become my go to spot.

The young gentleman working here was immediately welcoming and helpful upon entering for the first…read moretime with my seven year old. After explaining to him a few times the the INDIVIDUAL packs of Pokémon cards are $3.99 NOT the entire container holding the lot of them for that low price- he then moved on to the small items offered for sale besides comic books. I was originally proud of thinking of this local, small business as a quick stop to pick up cards or a comic for my son- which he has already asked to back this am- one day after first going. So my original thought was true, but then I became hooked after perusing the Game of Thrones comic book series. And then after talking about how covid delayed the reprint of the 1982 French comic book Le Transperceneige (original content source for the 2013 movie and 2020 tv series snowpiercer) - I know I will be back when that becomes available. I also love it when other customers become involved in the discussion. It's a lovely little shop to geek out in peace!

I make frequent visits to Cave Comics as I do the other comic shops in the area and Cave is great…read more Staff and owner are helpful and friendly, they don't have a ton of back issues, but they have SO MANY graphic novels it's amazing. From current stuff to old to indie. The selection is deep. They have a few long boxes of $1 comics and a few magazine size boxes (I cleared out their old Epic Magazines in one trip), a few walls of games and a solid selection of statues/figures. They also get in some great books, like Illustrators and Illustration (two separate publications), which you usually have to find online/buy direct. All in all, a great place to stop by and dig around!

We came here for help looking for suggestions as we don't have any children and needed Christmas…read morepresents for a family with 6 kids. They were very helpful, kind and friendly. And I loved that they were so patient and welcoming as well. I joked that we would blame them if the kids didn't like the games and they were ok with that. Haha. But turns out the children loved the games and the parents wanted to know where we got them from, so that they can take the kids there to pick out more games etc. A win win. Hurray!!!

Don't try to shift the blame to me. I was never delinquent picking up my pull list other then when…read moreI decided to stop patronizing your store. "Constantly asked for exceptions to store policies" is a load of crap and you know it. Don't lie, Dan. I was never anything but a loyal customer. If you want to air out grievances here on this public forum, I can gladly do so. Why don't you talk about how miserable you are and how it reflects in your customer service? A few other reviewers seem to have the same thoughts about that. When someone walks in the door it's a toss up if you'll get Harvey or Two-Face. Most of the time it's the latter. Or should we discuss how you put RFK Jr. campaign flyers in your customers' bags and then badger them about his policies? Or how a simple question about moving turns into a political debate with you? How about how you allow a gaggle of idiots to stand around your store cursing while children are present as you laugh along? And the only reason you stopped was because your wife said something to you? Would you like me to continue?

I must have driven by Dan's shop a million times until I finally stopped by back in March. I hadn't…read morecollected comic books since I was a kid and I never had enough money to be that serious about it all those years ago. So when this middle-aged dad finally ended up in the store I wasn't sure what to expect from Boom Tube Comics. I knew bits and pieces from a lot of pop culture and just my own casual interest over the years, but still, I thought trying to get back into comic books would be confusing and intimidating. I'm happy to say that it turned out to be exactly the opposite. Dan has created the kind of comic shop in Boom Tube Comics that I think every fan or collector hopes to find. From my very first visit, he made me feel welcome, never talked down to me, and was incredibly patient in explaining how comics and his store works. He's a wealth of information too, from subscriptions and FOC dates, to special series, blind bags, conventions, etc. No matter what your level of knowledge is, he meets you where you are and seems to genuinely enjoy helping people learn more about the hobby. Dan's always happy to talk about local artists, comic book history, recommend an interesting/popular book, point out books you might otherwise overlook, and even suggest trustworthy online resources if you want to learn more about collecting or comic history. You never feel rushed, pressured, or like you're asking a "dumb" question. The man has patience for miles! On top of that, Dan has a terrific sense of humor that makes every visit enjoyable. It's the kind of place where you stop in for a few books and end up spending extra time just talking comics or cracking jokes and getting sucked into whatever is piquing your interest that week. His prices are fair for key issues and incentive covers, his customer service is exceptional (Shout out to his wife Karen, appreciate all you do too!). If you're hunting for an older issue, he's happy to check his back catalog to see if he has it. Subscribers are treated like royalty, he bags and boards books, slaps a discount on for you, and goes out of his way to make sure subscribers receive the best copies. He has a lot of gratitude for his regular customers/subscribers and it really shows that he wants them to have a premium, yet still classic, comic shop experience. The shop also has an excellent selection of toys, collectibles, and nostalgic items that make browsing as much fun as shopping. This a great TOY STORE TOO! I wasn't sure about diving back into comics in some ways, but Dan made it super easy and fun. If you're a longtime collector, someone returning to the hobby like me, a complete beginner, it doesn't matter. I truly can't recommend Boom Tube Comics highly enough. It's a fantastic local shop run by someone who truly loves comics and genuinely cares about the people who walk through the door. Support our local businesses! I should've stopped at Dan's shop the very first time I drove past it, DON'T make the same mistake I did.

"Well I'm a write a little letter I'm gonna mail it to my…read morelocal DJ" (Chuck Berry) My down-sizing and decluttering mission continues. I've pretty much depleted my decades long accumulation of baseball cards so now I'm into selling off my football cards. I walked into DJ's Comics and Cards to sell six vintage New York Giants cards from the late 1950's and early 1960's. I had done my pricing research, and after correcting for condition and selling to a retailer, I had an idea what to ask for. He offered me $5 less than my assesment, so I countered with his cash offer plus $5 in store credit and that clinched the deal. I ended up using the store credit toward buying a Tom Brady and a Kobe Bryant card for my grandson. DJ's made me a very fair offer and we were both satisfied with the outcome. The store has quite a bit more comics than cards, but I sure enjoyed looking at the shopwcases and rummaging through the commons boxes.

Very nice small business with a lot of fun! Maybe not something for everyone as it is an acquired…read moretaste, but the employees are nice and knowledgeable on what they sell. Sometimes you can even find card boxes for less than their market value. I would recommend.

In my comic book era!! a friend of mine recently moved up to Massachusetts and still drives down…read moreoften to visit Heroes & Hitters. I got the chance to visit with him this past weekend and it was a cool experience. The store is small and a bit tucked away from the street, but there is plenty of parking behind the building and another entrance. The owner Wayne is super friendly! While waiting for my friend to search, I had a conversation with him about the book I picked up and started reading. Definitely a cool hobby to have and now that I've discovered a few comics that I like, I definitely see myself coming back.

I brought my son here & he immediately fell in love with this place! The owners were amazing and so…read moreaccommodating! Great selection! And such great prices and he looked out and gave my son something on the house!

My kids and I love this place. If you're looking for comic books from the major publishers--DC and…read moreMarvel--you'll find them here. The more you look, the more amazing it gets. It's very well organized, and you can find almost anything. If you're hunting for grails, you'll probably spot them on the wall.

Looking for a comic book store in Wallingford, came across this store. Owner was very nice to us…read morehelping us find the issues we wanted. Even let us browse around for as long as we wanted. Never in anyway did we feel uncomfortable. I'd describe the store as a place that's kinda small but has alot to offer. Will definitely be visited again in the future.

I've only been here a few times, so I can't really speak for anything tournament-worthy, or comic…read morebook-worthy (since I don't collect), but the atmosphere here is really great. MTG products are laid out for you in binders by set, they have a glass case up front for all the higher priced cards, and the staff is super knowledgeable about what they have in stock, which is all a huge deal to me. I've also heard that they recently expanded their store, which is super cool if they plan on hosting larger tournaments. Not only that, but you can place orders on their website and pick them up at your own convenience. I have yet to do so, but a friend of mine does it constantly and tells me that it's so much more worth it than sitting there sifting through cards. Yeah sure it might be a bit difficult to find from the main road since it's in a shared business building, and you might even pass it while trying to find it, but if you want a great experience at a comic/book card collector shop, this is your place.

The owner iis dishonest and difficult to deal with. He bought some cards from me, but one was wrong…read moreso I replaced it (fair enough). Then after he got the correct card he left a negative review and lied about verifiable recorded elements, like my response time. I'm skeptical of his description of the card as well because it didn't match the condition of the card I sent, but occasionally they do get damaged in the mail, so I refunded the card he said was damaged. We're talking about $1.50 here by the way. My read is that he was frustrated over the amount of time it took, which is understandable, but that isn't a legit reason to complain so he made up some stuff about my response time instead. I'm not a card shop, but I've sold thousands of cards so sometimes something inevitably has to be fixed but dealing with people like this is the worst part.

Comics & Coffee is one of Connecticut's best kept secrets. It's definitely worth your time to stop…read moreby. They have a great selection of Comics, trading cards, toys and games. Not to mention they make a damn good cup of coffee! (AND Tea) The owner Adam and his brother Alex are welcoming and down to earth super knowledgeable and offer great deals. I personally come for the comics but I often stay for the conversation. They also do free appraisals if you're looking to move your collection. Whatever it is. They make fair offers and will always steer you in the right direction. There's a little pizza shop right next store and they're just a few minutes from Chatfield Hollow State Park so it's perfect to take your family out and make a day of it. If you stop by, tell em "Gar Wars" sent ya.

Great comic selection. Fair prices. The guy working there as not only helpful but offered us free…read morecoffee toward the end of the day. Good conversations had and I felt appreciated as a customer. Not much more you could ask for!