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!

So many amazing experiences here. I've been going here for over a decade. Family oriented and…read moregenuine. A great place to buy and sell cards and meet new people

Review Visit: January 16th, 2016…read more Let's make the Magic happen! Oh... you played a counter spell I will preface this with a warning that I am a bit bias towards The Zone. I partake in Magic pre-releases here. I have been coming here for a long time, actually. Back when I first got into Magic and his store was located in Creve Coeur, IL. Moving on. The Zone offers a wide variety of products. From comics, posters, figures/toys, trading cards (singles and sealed), Ultra Pro products, sleeves, and other odds/ends. I have played 3 Magic pre-releases there (so far) and the store owner, Scott, has been great at hosting it each time. He even helped me set up my DCI account right before the pre-release tournament was about to start. You can pretty much throw any random question at Scott and he will have some knowledge about it and can help you out. Overall, a great store to visit if you need your Magic/comics/toys fix. Plus, Maurie's Candies is right across the street! :3

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

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.

Phantom Studios, and the owner in particular, are a great place to locate hard to find comic…read morememorabilia, anime and about anything else. They have a long and established business reputation in the Bloomington-Normal area and I would highly recommend them.

From the owner: Bloomington-Normal's best kept secret "online" comic shop. We have been selling comics, anime,…read moretoys, and related products for almost 30 years. Our goal has always been to provide you, fellow collector, with the reliable, efficient service you deserve.

-Amazing customer service. -Amazing selection…read more -Owner is top of his game. Chris Wheeler who owns Palladins knows everything about the comic business. He does pressing, CGC submissions and knows every question you throw his way 10/10!

I stop in every couple of months to find old manga comics the owner is very nice and flexible on…read moreprice.

This is exactly the kind of store I like, because it has an incredible selection of old comics at…read morereasonable prices. I spent under $40 and left with a Little Archie, a Little Lulu, a Walt Disney's Comics & Stories, and a bunch more comics. The store is extremely cluttered, but the owner is very willing to explain where everything is, and the cheaper comics are clearly identifiable. And the owner is very friendly and provides good service.