Great selection, I was amazed at the size of the store. We came in during a great sale and saved some cash on our funds. Great value for our money! The employees were very knowledgeable and helpful. Will definitely be back! read more

Maybe I caught them on an off day, but the store was really uninviting and not browsing around friendly. They had sheets of cardboard over all of the boxes of comics as they were using them to stock or organize stuff. So basically I couldn't browse through long boxes of comics without having to ask them if they can move their set up somewhere else. I'll try again and re-review if it's a better experience. read more

Not actually open on Tuesday's.... Drove from out of state to see some good comic book shops. Google shows open, but we arrived to the store and when we opened the door, they told us they were closed and couldn't come in. Serious bummer. Then we saw the sign in the window saying Tuesday's are "curbside only". Should probably update your hours so people who aren't regulars know that... read more

My favorite comic shop. Greg makes everyone feel welcomed, whether you're a causal fan or a hardcore fan. I also love the collection of Funko Pops. If he doesn't have something he'll do his best to get it for you. read more

At first I thought this store was good but in reality it's mediocre at best. They don't have back issues of independents, they have all the new comics displayed on the day every other store would already have them for sale but tell you they're not available until Wednesday. Why display items that aren't for sale in mass quantities. Some of the prices are outrageous but not as bad as some others I've been to. The place is a bit of a mess i get that they're still setting up but to cover most of the back issues with a cardboard sheet and a lot of boxes is ridiculous. The only reason I keep going is it's the only place around that sells new comics. read more

If you want it, they have it. Ive been out if the comic book scene for a very long time, but the recent Watchman series caught my eye. Sonic is the place. They have great stock, are careful with the merchandise and are enthusiasts. Captains may have more merch, but if it the books you want Summerville has the spot read more

By far my favorite place to go to get comics. The owner and staff and friendly and informative. They have a wide arrange of Movies, Music CD's, Posters, Comic Books, and action figures. If they dont have something your looking for they will go out of there way to find and order it for you. For the comic fans they do have new comics available every Wednesday and back issues form the past 4 years. They also have a subscription service: If you get 5 or more ongoing comic book titles, they will hold them for you and you get a 10% discount on new comics. They have VHS, DVDs and Blu-Rays. If you are into mix CD's they do have a good selection on those. read more

Soundwave Comics - Comic Books Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

I wanted so badly to like Soundwave as it is the closest comic book shop to me from where I live. Despite multiple visits and attempts to uncover a good experience I can safely say I do not care for this store at all. I'll gladly make the longer drive to other local establishments that do a much better job of spreading comic book joy and keeping the culture alive. First off the store is an absolute mess. It's utter chaos unfolding around you as you walk in the door. Everything is so cluttered and unorganized. If you want to spend time digging through unlabeled boxes for certain comics then this may not be so bad for you, but first you'll have to move stacks of figurine or statue boxes to get to them. The spot light and new release area is slim, and they tend to skip some of the big new titles you would expect to see. Price is another issue I have with Soundwave. They seem to jack prices way up if they get hold of a rare or limited item. I have seen variant covers literally double the price of other stores here. They always give some bogus reason if called out on it or questioned about it. Events tend to be disappointing when Soundwave is hosting. Sure they do an excellent job generating excitement on social media for their events, but when it's event day in store the excitement and fun are lacking. Every time I have visited this store the staff tend to be a little standoffish. They either don't seem to want to talk or interact at all or they have a holier than thou air about them that is very off putting. Yes, you work at a comic store and have a high likelihood of knowing more about some obscure character or specific story arc than most people, but stop sucking the fun out of the whole thing! I only gave a second star because I feel there probably has to a be a worse comic book store out there somewhere. Maybe Soundwave is going for a "This isn't the comic book store Charleston needs, it's the comic book store Charleston deserves" approach, and I am missing the whole point? read more

I love Soundwave. The staff is friendly and doesn't take long to be feel like you are at home. A good selection of comics, new and old. I can always find interesting comics or whatever I'm looking for. Overall, it is a welcoming place and never ceases to please your hunger for something to read. read more

I have been to a lot of comic book store in my life and this one is by far my favorite. Not just the way they treat me but by the way they help customers that are new to the genre. If you have a question about anything comic related they will be able to take care of you. read more

I don't get to come out there too often just because of the location, but when I do I normally don't have any complaints. I just go in and do my own thing, look around, sometimes the staff is cheery and sometimes they are not. Lol which is whatever to me, I'm not there for them or their knowledge of comics. The owner has always been friendly and remembers my name though I've only gone in a handful of times throughout the years. They do need a better layout, displays, etc but I think they're currently working on that. As far as pricing goes? I mean it is the local shop they need to make some income as well...obviously the prices are going to be bit more than the bigger comic stores? Anyways, if you're in Sville and like comics give them a try. read more

I stopped in today to get comics for my kids for Christmas. I had no idea what comics were "good" and only knew the name of one I was looking for. The staff were very friendly - telling me about which were new and would be good for my kids to start on without having to read many other series to understand them. I learned about a few series I may like for myself also. I like that the store has everything in alphabetical and category sections. The boxes are setup this way and also include a younger kids only section which is helpful for my 8 year old. There are plenty of new and old comics. They were having a great deal for "black Friday" on comics. I will be coming back for more issues! read more

Excellent selection of new comics and collectibles plus a very wide selection of back issues. Greg and staff are warm and friendly. They provide discounts for regular customers that purchase a certain amount of titles per month. Highly recommended! read more

I can honestly say I have visited all the comic book shops in the area. The people at soundwave are by far the nicest of them all and very knowledgeable telling you about all the new items and specials. They are currently expanding. I will not go to any other store in the area read more

I have gone to Soundwave for about four years. I love the people, and it's a great place to go if you want to get into comic books. When I first went in I was scared to tell anyone I didn't know what to look for, but then the owner, Greg, came up to me. He asked if he could help me pick out a title. I told him that I wasn't into comics too much, but I really wanted to become invested. He asked me who my favorite superhero was, and I said Spider-Man. He got me a graphic novel called Big Time and explained the premise to me. He said it was the perfect comic to jump into for Spidey. I also let him know I really like TMNT. He said he didn't have the beginning comics, but then he ordered me the first three graphic novels so I was able to catch up. I saw myself coming to pick the new comics each week. It is a wonderful place! read more

While the owner will invite you to dig through their "new" books that haven't been "processed" yet what he will not tell you is that his process is that he will look up their prices on eBay.. yeah.. Because you're really going to look up every book in those 10+ long boxes on eBay. No, someone took the time to dig and when they came up you figured it was because they had struck gold. Glad I could dig out the gems in that 1500+ book sized collection of garbage you acquired. He is also extremely generous when it comes to working with on his prices for his back issues. A HUGE 10% off of cover price when you are purchasing in BULK (by the way, these issues are non-boarded so enjoy all that spine damage). Owner has no concept of liquifying his assets to generate real estate for new product, which really reflects in an extremely muddled and cluttered environment. It was not uncommon for me to hear the phrase "feel free to move those boxes off of those boxes to look in those boxes". Review would be one star but I have to give credit where it's due and this location provides a public restroom which is hard to find in a comic shop. Shop here and sure, you'll find some good stuff. But come with a full wallet, be prepared to pay sticker price on everything and don't submit anything for grading because even the 1:100 variants are kept on wire racks and have damage to them. Cheers. read more