The best pure comic shop in Toronto, you can find a great selection of comic books and graphic…read morenovels. The staff has gotten so much better since they moved. They have a children's area which has the material from their old Little Island location. I could imagine taking a nibling in there to go comics shopping and having a good time. Entry requires masking which, well, we're still in the middle of a pandemic so protecting the staff and yourselves is just a good idea. The books aren't cheap but they don't overcharge, so that's good; you need to just disabuse yourself of the brain poison that Amazon has infected everyone with.

This review is for curbside pick up during lockdown…read more The Beguiling has moved online and if you've got a connection, you can browse and order for delivery or pick up. Their selection is pretty solid, with lots of titles from smaller publishers and creators overseas already in store, so if you're in a rush for something you thought was obscure, the Beguiling might have you covered! Because they do have a wide selection, and possibly because they are handling a number of orders this season, i did experience a discrepancy between their website vs. in-store inventory. However, the have great online service. When I made an query they were super quick to respond, and they were also very helpful in making alternative suggestions to replace what they didnt have in stock. As for the pick up, they have staff stationed at a partitioned checkout window, so when you arrive you can walk up, give your name and pay for your order safely amd easily. Staff inside also have access to a microphone in case someone's having a hard time hearing. Overall, as they profess, the Beguiling does live up to its claim of premium window shopping. Whether comics and zines are your jam or if you need a zine/comic-related gift for someone else, consider visiting the Beguiling website or strolling up to their shopping window. If you can't visit in person, they also offer free delivery on orders of $80+.

I stumbled upon a cool comic store on my way for a quick bite. Now I'm not really into comics but…read moreit was neat to see such a vast collection. It was piles and piles and shelves full of comics from marvel to mangas and also a lot of Funko Pop toys. They even have a Rugrats comic... if ya know, ya know (hello 90's kid). Apparently they don't have live inventory on their website but you can come in and ask for help. The staff/owner was really friendly and welcoming. They will be having a Black Friday sale so if you're looking to score a deal, be sure to check it out soon. Now the store could be a bit more organized... but with so many comics, I don't know how else they can improve it. They also have a lot of dust in some of their shelves but the comics are fine.

Great selection of books with a lot of hidden gems. Couldn't recommend this place enoughread more

on pape in between gerrard and the danforth…read more (where?) you know, on the east end, near greektown. (wheres gerrard? pape? is that in the beaches?) ....this might be the dialogue you might be having...understandable if so, because this place is reallly for the neighbourhood folks. itd be great to be a kid living around this neighbourhood and be able to pop into this place after school. its on a street that is mostly residential with some stores on it, but youd have to know the neighbourhood or be a comic fanatic to know of it. that being said, they have an ample supply of action figures; mainly superheroes are to be found and at prices a bit lower than you might find elsewhere. its a small place, so theyll have a bit of everything, with a focus on superhero and action comics. but still, there are graphic novels available and the owner is very helpful and easy to talk to. hell also order in issues that you are looking for if you want. for the sheer convenience, id come here if i knew exactly what i wanted, and because, if the price of the comic is the same as everywhere else (as it usually is) they offer one of those buy 10 get one free (there are conditions of course but the principle still stands). overall it was a great neighbourhood find and i will be back, especially to get successive issues of the superman comic i bought - if its any good!

Looks a little run down on the outside but the space is well utilized. It's really a no frills…read morecomic book store and what one expects it to look like on the inside (i.e. very cramped). The efforts go into the merchandise and service rather than ambiance, and considering the near impossibility for a comic store to muffle that stuffy feeling, I'd settle for what Atomic Age has going. The store houses a good collection of comics and graphic novels, offering new and vintage. And of course, the usual knick knacks at the front counter. The owner is very nice and helpful and will order in issues of series not found on shelves for customers. It's a pretty easygoing place and owner was great with helping me find what I was looking for, but it's a little too packed inside for browsing. Good place to visit if you are able to locate it - it's very small and easily overlooked, and located in a mainly residential neighbourhood. Normally a place like this would get the standard 3 stars but the owner was very helpful and friendly so it gets a bump up.

not a place for old comics prices are quite expensive…read morecompared to fair market value Very nice people

This used to be the staple of any comic you needed. Now it's so pathetically sad. They have nothing…read moreand the employees know nothing. I went to 10+ comic store in the last week and this was by far the worst one in every way

i came across an ad that the store was doing (Feb 1, 2026) hoping to sell some of my personal…read morecollection for medical reasons.... well when I asked the (young boy) worker (supposedly he knew the most) how much they take sealed & singles (70%) okay fine. took out my sealed Pokemon pack ($240) so he could look at it. But as he's grabbing it, he smirks & says "oh.... A single pack " mockingly. Fine. Whatever. He's a kid. Then he goes to lift the sealed corner (which was completely sealed) so that it's no longer connected & has the audacity to say it was resealed Needless to say, I will be telling others.

I'm in Toronto for a concert, and it's my first time here. I'm staying by the airport, and I always…read morelove exploring what new cities have to offer, especially as a comic book reader. I stopped into this store, and while it's massive and it's full of stock, the store is a total mess. There are boxes on top of comic books so you can't even peruse what there is to see. I walked the store for about 10 minutes before leaving, which is disappointing.

Sam is incredibly helpful. He always offers to stay later if I cant make it before closing. He has…read morealso learned my name and greets me by name every time I call and come to the store. I appreciate this type of attentiveness and small town politeness and service.

This is a comic book shop in the old ways of Comic Book shops…read more Remember that scene from 13th Warrior where Antonio Benderas watches the viking ship set ablaze as the king is immolated upon the waves? The vikings turn to Antonio and say, "you will not see this again. It is the old ways." That's Red Nails II. The epic sequel to I know not what. If you're looking for a deep dank basement pit filled with comics, and overpriced books on the wall, then this is your place. It's everything you remembered and loved from the 1980s. Right down to the group of regulars and staff that eye you wearily when you walk in. They'll follow you around the store, and no matter how long you pause at something, they will say nothing. Conversations will stop when you enter, only to start up again when you leave. While I have no doubt that becoming an insider wouldn't be all that difficult, it's a question of whether you'd want to. The world of comic books are changing, and this seems a hold back to the days of snooty shop keeps, and childish fans. Now, this could be wrong. I've only gone in four or seven times. But, the atmosphere is not one I've found of acceptance, and people new to comics have not felt comfortable or helped within. And, when there are so many other shops in the city that do make an attempt to welcome and introduce new customers to an art form, there's little reason to stop here. Unless there's something about the old ways you really truly love. Something comforting; like the sacrifice of doomed loved ones, and those closest to them, amongst the heathenish flames, cast upon the rocky seas.

I walked into this store excited and ready to buy some Yugioh Booster Packs. I look at what…read moreappeared to be the owner. I said to him; Me: "Hi Excuse me, What kind of yugioh booster packs do you have?" Owner: "two kinds, this one and that one". Me: "Oh cool, what is the difference between the two?" Owner: "I don't know I stole em." Me: "Huh? I'm sorry?" Owner: "Ask a dumb question you get a dumb answer" Me: "Oh.. Sorry" At this point, I felt embarrassed and really shocked that the owner would be mocking me in his own store. All I wanted to do was buy some of his products and he is not interested in helping me at all. In conclusion, the owner basically treated me like shit and I will never shop here.

This is a great place to shop for your comics and such. It's a small place but filled with alot of…read morethings. I've been shopping here for years and have had nothing but good experiences everytime. I would recommend shopping here

Based on the selection, I'd say most folks come here either for the comics downstairs or the…read moreextremely large selection of Harlequin romance novels. If you're a fan of either of these genres, The Paperback Exchange could easily warrant a five star rating. Seeing as how I don't have an interest in either, the selection for me was pretty limited. However, after some concerted digging, I plucked a copy of The Memory Keeper's Daughter from the shelf. It kept me entertained on my flight back to New York which is pretty priceless considering that it saved me from flipping through the SkyMall magazine again!

I love this shop! My favourite comic cave with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Need it? I bet…read morethey got it!

Terrible Experience. I called them last week to tell them I had some comics to sell to which the…read moreemployee informed me Kirk would be in on Tuesday and I should email him what I had. I took a video of me going through the comics, and waited until Tuesday. I called in advance to make sure he was in, he asked what I had and I told him that information was emailed to him, to which he informed me he hasn't looked at that. Ok, sure undeterred I walk down there with a bag of comics and find no comic shop at the address. I call him and he tells me its 3 blocks west, alright cool no problem. When I get in there and start taking the comics out he asks what I have, and I said the best things I have in here are Spiderman 2099 #1 & 2, to which the comic book guy attitude starts up. I said that's ok if you don't want them, but it's still the best thing in this bunch i have here. He offered me nothing. I did check the price of some of them online, and as a musician who uses the internet for gear- I'm used to seeing those prices and realizing thats not what you'll always get, but I knew some of the stuff did have some value. Here's what would've been great- If he had looked at the email I sent, as instructed by the employee. And if you know what kind of comics you will take, maybe share those guidelines. And update your google address. Or dont, honestly you're better off going to another business anyway. The experience reeeked of "yeah well, this is my place and I dont have to do anything to make your experience good" MESSAGE RECEIVED PAL

An excellent store with an eclectic collection of comics old and new, games, and toys. Knowledgable…read moreand friendly staff, always up to recommend great new stuff or to remember what you're into and set it aside for you. I've purchased everything from 1950s EC original comics to graphic novels by artists and publishers that were new to me here, and have always had a smooth and fun purchasing experience. Not to mention the many times I've come in just to browse and wander around. A great store, now a staple in Toronto.

Probably one of the worst online shops I have experienced in recent years. Claimed a model was in…read morestock then after a week, I asked about it and they claimed they were shipping it shortly. Another week passes with no shipping and they had no interest in actually filling the order. They were slow to respond to my questions, didn't actually have the product in stock and didn't have the balls to admit it. They were quick to refund the order so that is something I guess. What a waste and pathetic excuse for a business.

I'm a huge comic book fan and collect tons of toys and figures, but this place and their overpriced…read morestock rarely if ever gets my business. Although not that much closer, if you shop Silver Snail or 401 games, they offer much cheaper games, toys and statues with much better service. They do have a lot of old stock here for older toys and figures that came out years ago, but this is probably due to their high prices and the fact no one is buying the products. The store also could use a cleaning as it is cluttered with toys and comics all over the place. Not in a good way, in a way that makes you not feel like browsing the aisles and just leaving instead. I'll take my business to 401, the Snail, Comics and More or even the beguiling instead. Much nicer staff and non scalper prices.