There's no place better! Family friendly and fun for all!…read moreI love spending every Saturday I can down at the shop as the atmosphere is so welcoming. I've been lucky enough to have made some of my closest friends from Darkside and the owner is AMAZING when it comes to fixing you up with comics suited to You! Not forgetting the endless amounts of goodies I've got from there. Even if you can only make it for the spectacular events that are held at Darkside, I recommend you make your way down to the shop and support your local businesses!

From the owner: Our business specialises in comics, graphic novels and merchandise to heal the geeky soul! We've…read moregot something for everyone - from mini geeks to lifelong fans - along with regular event days, Ladies Nights and beginner D&D sessions. Plus, an all-inclusive, family-friendly atmosphere and excellent customer service. Come to the Dark Side!

Dave's is a cool shop. Yeah, it will help if you like comics, but in honesty, if you like a good…read morestory there will probably be something here for you also. The staff are on the ball and know their stock. If you are wanting to track down a random old comic, then make sure to ask for Hugh (older guy with dreads), he certainly knows his stuff and has managed to track down a number of specific titles for me. I'm not really into the comic scene these days, but still love finding a random independent graphic novel. The store carries a real diverse range and I couldn't resist the zombie survival handbook last time I popped in. They also stock a lot of 'figures' like Star Wars and Nightmare Before Christmas toys. Some of these can be expensive, but they also make a nice random present for movie fans. If you are into your Japanese manga they also stock a wide range of tittles in English, as well as random merchandise for movies like I mentioned above. Certainly a good shop to consider if you are at a loss for a present.

I love comic books in the same way that an art lover frequents museums: I like looking at them from…read moreafar and for free, but don't really buy them: too expensive a hobby these days, with all of the hundreds of different books all coming out at different times from different companies. Better to skim and browse, and what better place to do so than Dave's Comics? A treasure trove of comics and graphic novels, with two little shops in the North Laine, Dave's is a great place to browse and buy anything comic related, from the items themselves to longer graphic novels and figurines and the like. I've always been far interested in comics than the actual stories within them themselves: so many characters, none of them can (really) die, the stories repeat themselves... still, I like keeping up with what happens in the comic book world, and love browsing some of the titles. Dave's is a wonderful place for browsing, it really is. No one bites your head off if you stand there for a couple hours, just looking through books and reading little bits here and there: a very nice service for the toe-dipping fan like myself. When you do actually decide to buy, you'll be pleased to know the prices here are very reasonable as well: a boon since comics have gone from a couple of cents to a couple quid per little book. I'm also pleased to see how many other comic-related items they have too (between their two shops), from figurines to posters to art books to other comic paraphenalia. I wish I had the money to be more of a comics enthusiast: for now, an occasional browse in Dave's will have to do!

A small double-shop that sells absolutly everything for the grown-up kid and collector, from…read moretrading cards and action figures to comics and DVD's. Specialising in everything from Akira to Zodiac the store owner, (who I know quite well after shopping there for several years), will always greet you with a friendly "hello", and take time to talk to you and help you to find what you're looking for, (in some cases, stuff can be ordered in from another ACE shop, or from international suppliers). The best thing to do to see what kind of stock is available is buy a montly comic-book store catalogue called PREVIEWS, which is sold in the shop every month, which will tell you what new products are coming out within the next 2-3 months, (though this does depend on the suppliers and how finicky they decide to be). Regular customers can set up a kind of a "tab" system, where they can put larger items aside and pay them off bit-by-bit, (you may need to enquire about this service). Although some items, such as DVD's may be a quid or two more expensive than on the internet, you're getting this back in excellent customer service, and also supporting a small local shop, and the extra services provided, such as the one mentioned above. The shop also sells gift vouchers, so if you don't know your Uncanny X-Men from your Ultimate X-Men, then this is a great way to let that comic-book fan in your life get exactly what they're looking for. The shop also sells old comic-books too, as well as CD soundtracks, and collector's books of comics, as well as D&D/D20 products, statues, badges; everything!

From the owner: Selling Comics, Back Issues, Comic Subscriptions, Graphic Novels, Toys, Trading Cards, CCG and…read moremore! Find us in Colchester and Southend, Essex.

Wow. Just, wow! I decided to check this place out (due in now small part to the label "megastore"…read morein some directories). I was not disappointed. The location has two massive stories of wall-to-wall geeky joy. Books, action figures, art, video gaming goodness; it's got it all. I appreciated how everything was very well organized (largely by pop culture features/brands). It was so well organized that I didn't need to actually ask for any directions or help finding stuff.

Loved the selection of collectibles here! Loved that there are multiple locations for collectors.read more

Although I am not a huge fan of comics and the characters involved, I am constantly amazed by Ace…read morein Colchester. The store stocks a massive array of goods, from trading cards and comic books to clothing and toys. Staff are all knowledgeable from what I have overheard and experienced personally. I often visit Ace simply to look around, as even if you do not plan on making a purchase, the store is an essential visit to make within the town centre. Therefore, even though I have no particular interest in comics or anime, I am giving Ace of Colchester four out of five stars. Awesome.

If you're looking for your favourite superhero then this is the place to visit. It's recently moved…read moreto a quieter end of town, but if you're into comics then you'll be happy to make the extra effort to find it. The staff are all experts on the products, which is very helpful and we were once offered a discount on a graphic novel after a lengthy chat with the man behind the counter! Very friendly service and feels much more like an independent retailer. A pleasure to shop here.

This is a Forbidden Planet style shop steeped in the merchandise of comic book fantasy. There's a…read morerange of new and rare comics available from across the range, as well figurines and toys to go with them. There are also a variety of sci-fi film based collectables. The shop is fairly small, but is stacked from top to bottom, so they make good use of the space. However, given its size some of the things that collectors might be looking for wont be here. Nevertheless, some interesting pieces to be found.

Small but wonderful like a little treasure trove of geekary. I love this place.read more

The friendliest comic shop around with the best selection. Even outstrips much bigger shops like…read moreForbidden Planet.

rodney my dear friend..hahaha finally found you again...i sure miss the shop in barking...and you…read morein romford...no wonder i could not find you in ilford..like u said you were going to move...i finally found a site listing comic shops and your was in the list still with the old barking adress..hahaha but good old googles found you for me..give me a call...i am spending money these days like a bithch...hahaha 0795 0808 174..give me land mark where in romford..is it near the market place???..u know me for places i even get lost find my way home..and i not drunk..hahaha..good to find u again old friend..u still selling martial art movies???

I was in the neighbourhood when I came across this store, and I hadn't been expecting to see a…read morecomic book store. They looked like they'd moved across the road recently or were about to as there was signage for the shop on both sides of the street. Inside is very much a no frills operation, but one done right. There's three things I've come to expect at comic shops, and that is the wall of new comics, longboxes of older comics and those rarer comics hung up higher. This had all three, was neat and tidy, wasn't too hot and had a series of discounted comics. That's enough to get four stars for this sort of establishment from me! Excelsior!

Now I have experienced many other comic book stores and they do present themselves better than A…read morePlace In Space. That said A Place In Space is primarily an online operation and the walk in traffic is probably a bound to them so they don't go overboard no the way the shop looks. They have a large variety of comic books form Marvel & DC. They have the current stuff you may like A vs X, current X-men and Spiderman books to name a few. They have an extensive stock of older comic books and the larger graphic novels which have become popular. Every time I go in they seems to have a discount on the price of both the comic books and graphic novels, which I am not going to complain about!! Where other shops of this nature also have a variety of models of comic book heroes this one does not have that many, but as I said the main focus of the shop is the comic book. They have a multitude of comics of which the staff know where they all are. The staff are knowledgable and will let you know they are always getting deliveries and it is possible that the comic you are after may come in soon you just have to check back to see. The big plus for me is that I don't have to go into town if I wish to look for a comic book which is a huge bonus to me. So if you are in the area and just want to peruse some comics this is as good a sang without the fancy displays, just comic books.

Hands down the best comic shop in London! As well has bringing you all the latest releases they…read morehave a huge selection of back issues. Something which the other comic shops in London don't really provide. They also have some bargain buckets where you can pick up some great reads for 20p each! Fantastic way to get into reading comics. Another amazing thing about this store is they have a gallery where they often display comic art exhibitions as well as hosting book launches and signings. Met some of my favourite creators in this store. If you're a geek in London and haven't already checked it out then what have you been doing? Drop everything and go now!

I stumbled into this cute comic book shop while waiting for some friends for a restaurant. I don't…read moreread comics at all but it's nice to browse a store with such a large inventory. The employees are not stuffy and they don't bother you at all. There is a wide array of new and old stuff here. I found a lot of Adventure Time and Bravest Warriors, to my delight. There are also the usual DC, Marvel, etc. I found everything to be displayed in a neat and organized manner.

*This review relates to their online shop now that the physical shop has closed down*…read more I was really happy with the comics I ordered. Brilliant prices, brilliant customer service and really sturdy packaging for the comics. The huge catalogue of comics for such good prices, especially compared to other online shops, and the detailed notes on the condition of comics means I'll definitely be making some more orders in future!

My favourite comic shop and thankfully also my nearest…read more These guys really know their UK and US comics. I mean forwards, backwards and sideways. But beware old reviews... 30th C gave up stocking the usual wall full of new comics a while back to concentrate on back issues. (Which made sense... their forte.) Customers can still get new comics by advance ordering though!