As I was driving around the College Hill Historic District neighborhood of Greensboro, North…read moreCarolina, while waiting to attend the Triad Squad Yelp Elite Omakase Shushi Dinner at Sushi Republic, I happened to discover this long-standing, "Old School" comic book shop, just a short walk from the UNCG campus. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I also was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. Parts Unknown The Comic Book Store in Greensboro, North Carolina is a perfect example. I immediately found a side street parking space and parked my pearl white Lexus there and walked over to the store. It was a pleasant walk and the building where the store was located had an interesting graffiti on the outside, side wall. Inside I was greeted by a friendly and very knowledgeable employee who has also been a good friend of the owner for years. He told me how the owner John Hitchcock had owned and operated this business for over 36 years with around 25 years in this location and how the business originally opened up in Cotton Mill Square in 1989. How Hitchcock had always had a passion for comic books and started collecting them when he was 10. He started selling comic books in a store downtown 37 years ago and this led to his opening his own store. Hitchcock's favorite comic book creator was Alex Toth, an artist who had been well known for his expressive line and masterful storytelling. Hitchcock and him had been friends and collaborated on a book called Dear John: The Alex Toth Doodle Book. He showed me a copy of the book that was being sold there. The store had an inviting atmosphere and as I walked through the store it was like entering another world. The uniqueness of this comic book shop was that it exclusively specializes in comic books and books about comic books. It had in its inventory some rare and expensive ones like The Invincible Iron Man selling for $2,000, a Green Lantern one selling for $1,500, and a Special 25th Anniversary Issue of the Amazing Spiderman selling for $1,200, among other well known and rare ones in excellent condition. College students enjoy visiting the store because it's like a live history museum of comic books and also carries many of the current looked-after ones. And the store brings back happy memories to old timers and makes valuable merchandise accessible to comic book collectors of all ages. I highly recommend it if ever your in the area. To me it was an extraordinary and exhilarating experience.

Been getting into comic books as of late, and this store has been phenomenal in helping me get what…read moreI want. Also as as student the 10% discount goes a long way! John the owner is also super helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely a worthwhile spot for comics in Greensboro.

I've been to many comic book stores and this is by far the best store I've come across…read more The store owner Chris is so friendly and helpful, along with his staff. The store is very clean, bright and inviting. The selection is awesome!!! Whatever you may be looking for from comics, D&D, Manga, the Gathering etc.... they have it! This is the place to be! I appreciate the experience and I will be back! A must! You won't be disappointed!

The store is beautiful. The owner, on the other hand, is shady. I went in for the advertised 40%…read moreoff everything sale. When asking for prices, on Magic the Gathering singles, I used the same app to check prices that he did, but he quoted prices that were arbitrarily high so that the the 40% off worked out to slightly above average prices. I requested the price of a sealed booster box. These are roughly 100 dollars at every store and online. Again, he told me it was 100 dollars after the discount was applied. Either he was being deceitful, or they charge 170 dollars a box. Both of which are not okay. It does not matter, I will not return.

What stood out most was the attention to detail and the overall quality of service. From browsing…read moreto checkout, everything felt smooth and reliable. It's clear this bookstore values both their products and their customers. I'll definitely be ordering from here again and would highly recommend it to anyone who loves books.

When traveling, my fiancé and I love visiting used book shops, hoping to find 1st Edition Stephen…read moreKing novels. We came across Steven's and decided to try them out. This place is HUGE! It's almost a warehouse of used books. In the middle of summer, this place gets hot as there's no ac or air circulation. Browsing title after title while drenched in sweat gets a bit too much, so I didn't stay in as long as I had hoped to. This book shop has a bit of everything but mostly religion, gardening, and education books. We didn't find Stephen King or other authors we enjoy but I did find some Marvel comics and a Far Side comic for $3 each...not a bad deal at all considering the Thor comics were in mint condition. Overall, this is a good used book store that may have something for you that you wouldn't have expected. Just go when the weather is cooler a d you'll have an enjoyable time.

Though I'm not an avid comic book reader, some usually catch my attention. I have enjoyed some…read morestories from the Saga series from this location. Today, I was in the mood for a new adventure. Fun fact, I made my first comic purchase here about 6 years ago. Since my last visit, the layout appears to be easier to navigate. The space is made up of about three different rooms to explore, so I didn't feel cramped or as if I was invading anyone's bubble. The staff answered my many questions and even attempted to assist me in recalling a title I was having trouble finding. Which I later identified. The parking was a bit hectic on a Friday afternoon. I was in and out within a matter of minutes. I initially dropped in for the New Bloodline comic but also decided on the Scarlet Witch while browsing. My purchases came out to $9.59. I'll be returning soon for the Saga volumes!

A truly impressive comic book store. Excellent customer service from the owner and staff. A CLEAN…read moreand colorful environment that you can bring your kids or partner to without worrying about the stereotypical clutter. The impressive back issue selection is refreshed weekly and super well-organized. If you're ready to create a pull list (highly advised!), Acme is great with communication about adding new titles. Plus -- the owner and staff actually READ the new titles and are ready to give a FRIENDLY and informed recommendation. (If you've been to the "other" type of stores, you know that's not as common as it should be.) Regular updates on social media keep you informed of new titles worth checking out. The best factor overall is the FUN and NO PRESSURE atmosphere created by the staff and customers who have made this a true treasure of the local community. Really happy to discover this store.

Super friendly! Great new comics and vintage video games. Good selection of figures and some…read morein-house 3D printed pieces. Worth checking out!

Game Over has been almost like a second home to me for a few years, the owner is very down to earth…read moreand I've learned some stuff from even watching him operate the store while my father or brother was to play in a MTG tournament, although I've been in some too and they are also very fun and they do what they are supposed too on MTG Tournaments. Burlington's BEST Tournament Host and Comic Shop.

Participated in the Geeksboro artist market out on by Dragon's Hoard recently, and was really happy…read morewith the results. Having been their first market, I wasn't sure what I was getting into, but there was clear communication from Sherri from the start, leading up to the day of. They were very clear on set up instructions, where to park, and all the details needed. Their vendor booth fee was very reasonable, and they even provided a gift bag to each vendor with small gifts and a bag of snacks and water to get through the day (a first for me). The show had some good foot traffic, again, for being the first of its kind. I'm excited to do more events with them, and would recommend!

I absolutely love this shop. They sell Pokemon packs and other product lines at MSRP where they…read morecan, which is something no other LCS in Greensboro does. Their preorder offerings are extensive and the system is fair. The staff is super friendly and works hard to create a sense of community. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Still the best comic book store in Greensboro. Everyone is so thoughtful and nice here. Great…read morelayout. Lots of cool toys and reasonably priced comics. Stephen and Jay have always gone above and beyond to help me find what I'm looking for. Not sure what else there is to say about how well ran this place is. They have a program where you get points for each purchase. Also there's an adorable Frenchie bulldog who hangs around and always brings a smile to everyone's face.

I go to Ssalefish every week. I look forward to the new releases. I admire their key books on the…read morewall quite a bit. The staff are very knowledgeable & helpful. I vehemently adore Ssalefish content!

I finally got the chance to visit The Comic Monstore on a rainy, dreary Saturday morning. The comic…read moreselection was amazing. There were so many to choose from. I saw issues that I wanted, as well as issues I didn't know I wanted. I enjoyed their toy section, as well. But I didn't partake this time because I bought waaay too many comics lol. The young lady at the counter was very helpful and nice. I really appreciated our conversation about the new Superman movie. It was a great visit even though the weather wasn't. I'd gladly take that trek from Charlotte anyway now that I've seen it for myself. If you're in the area, definitely check them out.

Easily the best comic shop in North Carolina, hands down!!!…read more Five stars plus one extra for the magic their shop brings to our community

Very cool to see a small town in North Carolina that has a two story hangout for nerds. There's a…read moresurprising amount of anime merchandise here which is awesome. The location is big with lots of cool stuff packed into it. There's typically people on the second floor playing table top or CCGs. The staff is super nice and it was so cool to see a place like this in Burlington, NC. Highly recommended.