Trade a Tape in Lincoln is one of the coolest comic book stores we've been to. We were in Lincoln for a farmer's market style festival, and decided to stop by to check them out. The name doesn't really tell you they're a comics/collectibles store, and you sort of think it might be a video or music store. I'm glad we investigated and saw their actual genre, which was something we are super interested in - COMICS! The attendant we spoke with was very nice and helpful when we were trying to find certain issues (for our Wolverine collection). They had comics from many different era; new books. classic issues, graphic novels, and even a kids section. We definitely spent a long while thumbing through all the comic boxes and looking at the display walls. Stop here for sure, if you're a comic collector and happen to live near or be driving through Lincoln! read more

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Kind staff, great section for kids who like anime and more. We found a difficult-to-find anime book at a very reasonable price.

Great service, just went in and picked up my first ever comic books! Will continue coming for sure!

I had such an amazing experience here the service was great and enjoyable. They really helped me out I can't wait to go back and get more books 10-10!!! read more

Trade A Tape is one of if not the best business in Lincoln. Staff is knowledgeable and always available for a recommendation or help. They have at least half a million comics in the basement, and have most anything you could want from low to high price. They are always fair with value. read more

Great comic book store. Lots of classics, including many I have trouble finding elsewhere because they aren't the high value classics. Also, good selection of new comics and graphic novels. The owners are super nice and really helpful. The best part? Cats! They have two big orange cats that hang around. I was in Lincoln for business and no sure I'll make it back again, but they have a website and I'm sure I'll be buying from them online in the near future. read more

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Everything a comic fanatic, like myself, needs. Special orders, every comic, every, collectables, posters, custom friendly service. They do a pull list for me and my kids love going there just to browse for all the fun things that get they imaginations going! read more

My first time in this shop was not like the other two reviews. I came in with transformer comics to trade, and the guy behind the counter told me they usually only take stuff from the sixties or older. Which, fine, whatever, they had a bunch of used comics that weren't that old, but I can understand not wanting to flood their shelves with a bunch of comics no one wants to read. I'm fine with that. I went looking for a specific comic and was having no luck. My wife asked for help, and immediately got the comic she was looking for, so I figured I'd try my luck. I guess I should have asked the guy who helped my wife. I asked the same guy behind the counter, who gave me a look as if he pitied me, and told me no, they only special order those books. Not, "no, but we can order it for you, would you like me to do that?", or, "I'm sorry sir, but if you want, we can have it ready for you in a week or so", just no. Not my idea of good customer service. I'm sorry Behind-the-counter-guy, if I was disturbing you from your work. I thought you were behind the counter to provide customer service, not to be the most unhelpful clod you could be. I went to Barnes and noble, looking for a different book, couldn't find it, asked, and had it in my hand almost immediately. This is why people don't go to comic book stores anymore if they haven't for years. Shoddy service and a holier than thou attitude keeps people who may not have an extensive knowledge of Secret Wars going to places where they don't feel like they're intruding in your temple. Needless to say, I will not be returning, and will actively discourage my less comic knowledgeable friends from going as well. read more

If you are a back issue collector like myself, this is 100% your kind of place. This is a true old fashion comic shop, very little toy or game options if any but all the books you want from Golden age to Modern and all the new issues and Trade Paperbacks from past to present. Very well organized and very friendly customer service. If you can't find what you are looking for in the shop, don't worry, they have a basement that takes this shop from a very fine to mint condition. You are going to want to have a minimum 2 hours to spend down there. I had to head back home to Dallas and was on a time crunch so I regretfully had to hit the road before I was ready but I will try as hard as I can to get back to Trade-A-Tape Comic Center. This was by far the coolest Comic Shop I have been to. If you decide to go, plan on clearing your schedule for the day. Make sure you say hi to the residents of the establishments, two friendly orange Tabby Cats. read more

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Trade-A-Tape has been my comic shop of choice for almost ten years. The owner is a great guy. Whether you are new, or a regular, he is friendly and helpful, as is his employee. They have a good selection of new issues weekly, and a solid TPB library. They do have a few side lines, used music and movies, the occasional statue//bust, a few posters, and the random ccg flavor of the month, but the real draw is their back issue collection. As their website says, they have over 200,000 back issues, some on display in the main room, but most in back rooms and the basement. I have spent many a pleasant hour in the back, or downstairs, digging through back issues and the selection is truly awesome. You can find nearly anything from the bronze age on, and even the silver age issues are surprisingly plentiful. I always leave with a lighter wallet than when I walk in, but it's never a bad thing. read more

The folks there were super friendly. My sister and I went in just to check things out and the guy spent at least 30 minutes with us, chatting about comics and making recommendations. I'm from Dallas where there are many comic book stores and I was worried about the options in Lincoln, but I love this store and don't feel like I'm missing out on anything! read more

Huge selection of Comic Books. I am pretty sure this is Lincolns last remaining comic book store, and its a great store when looking for a specific comic, either new or old. They know their stuff and its a lot of fun to browse comics from series you have never seen or heard of before. I'd recommend checking it out if you, or your kids are even remotely into super heroes or comic book movies etc. read more

Great comic shop and it's got an awesome selection! The owner is friendly and let me know about a sale. He was very knowledgable about comics and let me know where to start with BPRD! Would highly recommend. read more

Great store awesome selection awesome service from the guys everything the comic "geek" needs. Been going here for ever, and will definitely continue!!!!!! read more

This place had a good collection going and the people working were happy to talk comics. I only went here once, since my trip to Lincoln was only a couple of days, but I could see myself easily becoming a regular if I lived in town. The comics were mostly well organized and the atmosphere was exactly what comes to mind when I think of a comic shop. Prices were dictated by the cover for new comics and based on average online price for back-issues. The place was clean, and the highlights (old or rare comics) were protected behind the counter or in display cases. Compared to the comic shop I am nearest, it did, however, have far less in the way of nerdabilia. That said, it's definitely a place for the nerd to stop in town. read more

This place is great. I feel very fortunate to have a comic shop like this in Lincoln. The staff was helpful and they have cats!!

What can I say? It's a comic book store, and they have comics. My son likes comic books, so we stop in here now and then. The location isn't ideal, being downtown and on a one-way street, but it's been here as long as I can remember. read more

Larry and John have a wealth of experience in direct sales comic books. I have done business with Larry since he opened at his first location back in the early '80's. He is amenable to buying, selling, and finding special requests. Any time I make it back to Lincoln, I try to make it into the store. John is a great resource for suggesting great stuff I may have overlooked (like the Concrete series). I appreciate the laid-back atmosphere and the helpful service. read more