A Guide to Comic Book Stores in Philadelphia

5 Comic Shops in the Philadelphia Area

Whether you're a hardcore fanboy that calls Comicon your mecca, or merely someone who saw The Dark Knight and Hellboy II this summer and would like to indulge in the world of comic books a bit more, this list should help you find what you need. At least if you live in the Philadelphia area. Below you will find descriptions of 5 comic book stores in the Philadelphia area and just what makes them unique.

DOWNTOWN STORES:

Fat Jack's Comic Crypt
2006 Sansom Street

Online you may find reviews of this store talking about the pretentious and highly-opinionated staff, but I've yet encounter such snobbery here. Fat Jack's may be crammed into a small downtown location, but the store truly utilizes the space well. There is a massive selection of new books from the big guys like Marvel, DC, Image, and Dark Horse, as well as plenty of indie fare. The back issue selection is the largest you will find downtown. The books are well organized and, unlike many comic book stores, Fat Jack's has not begun to trim down their back issue section, so geeks and collectors will have plenty to flip through here. Of course the store also carries plenty of CGC booster packs and other gaming supplies.

Atomic City Comics
642 South Street

Atomic City always seems in a bit of disarray; back issue bins packed to the point of bending books, graphic novels, and trade paper backs in various areas, and bargain bins next to much more expensive comics. Still, they've got what you need. With a great selection of new books, and a massive amount of trades and hardcovers, you will be fine here unless of course back issues are your thing.

Brave New Worlds
45 North Second Street