Review Visit: March 11th, 2015…read more Thankfully they don't sell defective Acme comics.... wait, that sounds familiar. Yep, another Acme Comics post for my blog. This one is fortunately still open and is no way related to the Acme Comics in Normal, IL (which has closed recently). I am bias towards this store as I have been here many times. This store is my first place to scope out used video games. They don't have a large selection of current generation stuff, but they do have a lot of 'retro' games. Think NES, SNES, N64, PS2, Gameboy and the like. Everything is moderately priced, if not sometimes lower/higher than market value. But it's a locally owned business, so I don't mind paying a few more dollars to support a great shop. Since their inventory shifts, there is usually always something new to see when I go in. Lately, I have been getting old GamePro, Nintendo Power, Tips & Tricks magazines for $2 a piece. Talk about a nostalgic trip. They offer a large selection of CDs but they seem to be shying away from those in the more recent years. I believe they also do have vinyl and music dvds as well. I used to purchase a large amount of cds back in the day when they had 4/$10. Still reaping the benefits of that today with a massive music collection. Moving on, this place is a Comic shop first and foremost. While they do sell other things, obviously, I am betting the comic book scene is the bulk of their customers. One of my friends alone has a massive pull list there. I don't know much about comics, but they offer a wall of new arrivals as well as your $0.50 comics. The staff can be a bit inattentive at times, but they never seem bothered when you ask them for help. All in all, a pretty great local shop.

This place is so cool! Definitely check it out if you haven't. They have the most unique selection…read morefor great prices!

I come here every few months when I'm in town. It's really the only comic shop in Laslle county,…read morebut the owner really works hard to keep the customers happy. They sell comics, figurines, card games, and magic cards. Plus they are really nice to kids and gave my daughter a discount when she didn't have the extra dollar saved up for the three comics she wanted.

stopped by at noon on saturday 12/27 place is totally locked…read moredown no signs indicating anything i assume they are out of business dont bother going there!

Very friendly shop. If you're a seasoned collector or a new collector I highly recommend checking…read morethem out.

Tim is a nice man and always has what I got. Has very good knowledge when it comes to comics and…read morewill help you out anyway he can. He has a wide selection of comics and comics you never really find anymore. There are more comic stores in the qc but I would really recommend spending your money on comics at mellow blue planet. Great pricing as well.

I visit comic book stores all over as my job has me on the road and Graham crackers was a treat…read moreeveryone was so friendly and of course we had some great debates as all vistors should have lol

Good selection and good customer service. I love the store…read morelayout and overall aesthetic

Best Comic Book shop Springfield's ever had which is why it's been around the longest. Best…read moreselection for new weekly books and biggest back issues selection. Great selections of action figures, busts, and graphic novels. Jim is the best!!!

Review Visit: May 12th, 2015…read more In my quest to visit any and all nerdy stores, Comic Service is another stop in a long list of places to visit. Not being a comic person/collector myself, I really wasn't sure what to expect. Some comic stores carry a variety of things aside from comics, ranging from video games to cds to vinyl and the odds and ends. From what I remember about Comic Service, they seem exclusive to just the comic book scene. Well, that's not entirely true. They do sell POP vinyl figures. Not only POP but other collectible figures as well. But beyond that, not much else. The walls are literally filled with comics. Wall to wall comics and comic-related things. Overall, if you need a comic book fix, visit Comic Service. Small store, but a big variety. They have to have the most comics per square inch of all stores in the tri-county area.

As good as it gets for a comic store!…read more Lots of comics to dig through, some overpriced CGCs to contemplate, and lots of retro toys. There's also used blu rays/videos and posters and more memorabilia. There's really alot to dig through, which is what REAL comic fans do!

Haven't had many issues in the past before, but due to a recent exchange my spouse and I won't be…read morereturning. Not only were you rude but very unprofessional in regard to concerns on your marketing. Instead of actually trying to solve the issue, you use glib apologies to smooth things over rather handle the issue in-store.

I make it a point to visit used bookstores in every city I visit and the Women's Pro Baseball…read moreLeague brought me to town. I had an hour to spare so I stopped in. I wish I had gotten here a day earlier because an hour is about a tenth of the time I'd have loved to browse. I bought four books, three of which I have never seen in a used bookstore before, and I cannot tell you how amazing the organization is--every section clearly labeled--and how helpful the staff is--no "directions" but "here, let me walk you to that section". I'd be a man with no money and a giant TBR stack if I lived here!

Nice used bookstore, good for browsing, getting something specific (knowledgeable staff), or…read moreshopping for collectible editions. Not surprisingly, one of the best collections of Illinois and Lincoln history. Perfect location if you're visiting and staying in a downtown hotel. Next to a couple of good restaurants, if you're the sort who likes a book and a glass of wine. Odd but worthwhile stack of deep discounts on carts at entrance.