There's a lady that works there that is super cool and helpful. I just started getting into comic…read morebooks and she's been helping me out with questions about certain series, where to get them if it's sold out. Also, how to protect comics using mylar or regular sleeves. They also have variants that I can't find elsewhere even though those stores are bigger. Also, this location has moved, I hope Yelp accepts the changes I made.

They recently changed ownership and name to Counterplay. Still in same spot at woburn mall, but…read moreseems to be much ran much better and store layout is better.

Loved everything about this store!! My kind of place and sad I haven't know about it sooner! First…read morethoughts I had was everyone should be shopping here when buying gifts, especially for kids! Endless amount of comics, old & new. I found an issue of a comic I've been collecting for many years so was very excited to add it! Plus the re-release of it! So excited to read. If I had kids this is where I would be choosing for them to get their books. Plenty of CD's, DVDs and Rock and Roll vinyls I purchased upstairs, the guy behind the counter was so nice and talking to other locals with kids digging through the 10/$1 pokemon card bins. Was so friendly with me and informative. Was happy with what I paid. Went downstairs and browsed through the toys, I wasn't to afford a toy I wanted this time around but hoping when I come back I can! I also had a feeling I would find this figurine I missed out many years ago and beat myself up for constantly. Didn't find it this time around but when I go back if it's not so busy I will ask if they've seen. Downside is I had to drive around looking for some street parking since they don't have a lot. It was a busy Saturday, but finally found one. Also the aisles are a little tight, there were some times I felt trapped or couldn't get by people. But they're doing the best they can with the layout!

This store is such a hidden gem. We spent over 2 hrs here looking at everything. There are 2…read morefloors. The upstairs has the comics and the basement has the toys. Everything is so well organized so it was very easy to browse and focus on what we really wanted. The staff were really nice and personable. Prices are also very decent. Def will be back!

Great shop, helped me get a copy of the new D&D books easily…read more Owner is a delight, talked with him for a while and he recommended a few series I either wasn't aware of, or wouldn't have looked into otherwise. Great spot.

Solid family owned! Great service & variety, get all your kids/man kids Christmas/birthday needs!…read moreEasy to talk to great to worm with!

Dude this place is so nice I'd move to Lexington if I could to be closer if I wasn't a dirty poor…read more Regardless, what I really appreciate is the place is very spacious for games, selection is wide enough, prices are pretty fair, and I like what they do for folks in the community. The bistro is shockingly good like idk what's going on back there. If prizing could be a little better for events that'd be great but for 99% of the population that doesn't matter :)

Don't miss Omar's Bistro (food offerings at Omar's, order near the cashier) or Pixel Paradise…read more(board and video game/PC cafe on the 3rd floor). Omar's Bistro has a cute, comic-inspired menu focusing on bar food style cuisine (falafel, fries, burgers, etc). According to one employee we spoke to, practically everything is made from scratch thanks to the wonderful (perhaps overqualified) chef, including the ketchup and bread. My friends and I ordered falafel, fries, the DM burger, and the donuts. Everything was tasty - I really liked how the fries weren't too salty and the ketchup was a nice sweet tomato sauce - and we all loved the donuts, which aren't your typical shape but were pillowy with a good amount of chew. Highly recommend dipping in both the strawberry jam and the vanilla brown butter. Pixel Paradise is clean and spacious, with areas for VR gaming, Smash Ultimate, and PC gaming. Decoration is modern, complete with custom desk mats and flashy lights. My friends and I played some board games (free, by the way!) and hung out in the cafe area, which is well-lit and has plenty of seating for hanging out. They're open til 7pm or 9-10pm depending on the day, making this a perfect place to play games and catch up over snacks. Omar's itself provides consistently warm and friendly service, whether that's the employees at Pixel Paradise, anyone taking food orders and bringing it out, or in the main store providing recommendations. All in all a fantastic local business to have in town! I always look forward to adding to my small manga collection whenever I drop by.

Great selection of comics, friendly knowledgeable staff, and a great host to a weekly Magic the…read moreGathering tournament. Definitely recommend highly!

Get my subscriptions here every Wednesday for past 10 years. Allan the manager is a very cool guy…read moreand knows his stuff about comics from any era. I have stores that are closer and are good stores but Nec Malden has a lot of issues and trades and will help find what they don't and call around to find it.

Huge store with all types of used and new books. I only had time to look in the children's section…read morewhich was huge and decently organized by categories such as (sensory/cause and effect, holidays, popular authors, language, potty training, family). You could spend a good chunk of time browsing through the bins and shelves. It is great that they have a train table in the kids area so they kids can play while you browse the books. I was searching for Lunar New Year books, but couldn't find any. They had a bin for the big holidays like Christmas, Halloween, Easter and a general holiday bin for smaller holidays. The employees were nice and can system search by author/title, but they couldn't do a search by general topic/genre.

The Used Book Superstore in Burlington is my personal money pit -- and honestly, I'm fine with it…read more I've never managed to leave with fewer than ten books, and at this point, I don't even pretend I will. The selection feels endless. Every genre, every niche, and then, just when you think you've seen it all, there's a wall of Blu-rays, DVDs, video games, board games, and random bits of memorabilia you didn't know you wanted until they're already in your basket. The prices are almost insulting to other stores. Seriously, I've paid more for a cup of coffee than I have for some of the books here. You'd almost feel guilty... except you don't, because you're too busy carrying out a stack taller than your torso. The staff is excellent -- actually helpful, not the fake "let me know if you need anything" kind. They've tracked down what I came in looking for, and then somehow convinced me to walk out with three more titles I didn't even know existed. My shelves at home are groaning under the weight of their recommendations, but sure, suggest me another series. Why not. I've been a regular for about a year now, and as long as I live in Massachusetts, this will be one of the few places I actually look forward to throwing money at. You never know what you'll find here, which is exactly why I keep coming back.

Adorable book store. Many options and affordable. I was able to buy a notebook while I was here for…read morea birthday gift. Brand new and under $10. The kids book has a great selection. I found a book I couldn't find elsewhere other than Walmart who I would prefer not to support. Friendly staff! Parking is a bit tricky, you have to find street parking somewhere around.

The best bang for your buck for book buying needs! I get new books, used books, antique books, and…read moretrade in old books for credit. Plus, I pick up cute gifts and cards every time I go in. They can order just about anything you are looking for too. Been a customer for 20yrs, hoping for 20yrs more.

Careful with buying expensive sealed products from this location. I bought a magic pack here that…read morewas clearly repacked

Came here to buy my nephew a Christmas gift. This Newbury comics is part of a mall…read more I grew up on the original Newbury comics in Newbury st in Boston so this comic book store has a special place in my heart. However, the vibe has changed over the years and this location feels different than the one in Boston. This one feels more like a gift shop than the nostalgic collectors store that I grew up with. Anyways, got some pop figures for my nephew. They have a large collection. Staff seem friendly. Overall, I always find the stuff in Newbury to be interesting, especially gifting teenagers. I will be back for sure.

Lots of parking and the store was organized and clean, so why only the 3 stars? I pre-ordered a…read morebook several months ago that arrived with a stain on the front cover, rather than risk them shipping another I decided to go to the store (30 minute drive) to do the exchange. After roaming around the store, I finally found the book (upstairs) and the restrooms (downstairs) - did I miss the store directory somewhere??? - and headed to the line. It was just before noon on a weekday and only one person was working at the register. I was 6th in line and 3 of the people ahead of me had complicated transactions involving B&N membership, what tote bag to pick out, etc...... FINALLY another employee came to the register (no one called for her, she just happened to be walking by) as I was the next in line, my exchange involved no paperwork and took about 15 seconds. During peak times, a second employee really needs to stay close and help out!!!

Huge selection at this location and an adjoining large coffee shop made for a perfect pit stop…read moreduring a long drive. Was a bit chilly inside and I was hoping for a better selection of discounted books but found a really special soup cookbook so I left pleased.

Great place. People are very helpful and there is a wide variety of materials to chose from.read more

Many book selections and friendly staff. Willing to help and help source anything you're looking…read morefor. This trip was for a children's book, ended up with a bath book that they had a few options. They were doing an event with a local brewery in Melrose which I thought was a cool collab. First time here I unfortunately couldn't find what I was looking for and parking is tricky in this area. But supporting local feels good.