OK I'm gonna give you a long and boring story, but it's my tale of Y2Komics and why I'm giving them a pretty good score. If you start reading this, please go all the way to the end.
A few years back, around the time when the newer Scarlet Spider comics (Kane in that sweet red & black suit) was just getting started, I had just gotten back into buying comics. Not really collecting, but I'm not much for digital comics. I prefer to hold the books in my hand, I prefer to support local businesses, and I've always enjoyed the atmosphere of the comic book store experience. So, when I hadn't found the issues I was wanting at the place I usually went to, I did some Googling and found Y2Komics.
My first visit was uneventful. Nothing bad really. The store was more gaming focused than the places I usually ended up going to but that's fine. Variety and all that. Plus they had a really good selection of graphic novels, TPBs, and back issues so it was fine.
Some time later I found myself back at Y2Komics looking to fill out a story arc I was reading and I went in to see if they had what I needed. Luckily (or so it seemed), they did. Sadly though, after picking up a stack of books I wanted to buy I made my way to the counter where no one was seeing to customers. Everyone in the store was at gaming tables in the back. I looked for a bell to ring but found none. I called out "Is anyone working here today?". I called out again "Can someone help me?". Now, I may be a comic book nerd, but I don't conform to the stereotypes. I'm not small and I don't mumble. I have a big booming voice and it does carry. So after calling out for help 3 times, after waving my hands in the air trying to get the attention of anyone who would be willing to complete my purchase, I sat my stack of books down on the counter and walked out swearing I wouldn't return. Lucky for them I'm an honest person because I likely could have walked out with anything I wanted from the front half of the store.
So a few years have past now and I once again have started picking up some comics from time to time. The old place I used to buy from closed down but Y2Komics is still going strong. So when I couldn't get a copy of a recent issue of a DC story I'm reading I decided to put this old grudge aside and see if they had the book I was looking for. I'm quite glad that I did.
Unfortunately they didn't have the comic book I was hoping to find, but what they did have was a staff who was not only willing, but eager to help me. When I mentioned the book I wanted the fellow helping me went to the shelf himself to double check. He said he was really sorry they'd sold out of their second order of Batman: Dawnbreaker and he looked up when they might get a second printing for me. He then went on to tell me about other books coming soon and suggested other things I might like. The point is, this was a guy who wanted my business. A guy who wanted me to leave his store happy and well served. And I did just that. I bought other stuff just because the guy was so enthusiastic about comics! This was a great visit and I am eager to return this Wednesday to try and get my next issues.
I'm giving this review a 4/5, but I fully expect they'll get the fifth star on my next visit. Thanks Y2Komics for really making me feel welcome and wanted. I will be back!
***UPDATE***
I just went back and once again was given excellent service by some people who clearly care about this hobby. I gotta give them the 5th star. These guys are for real. read more