I’m in NYC and I’ve been going to Midtown since the 90’s. The staff stays nice and friendly. There’s always a few odd ducks that come through but it’s always a safe space for nerds and geeks to come through and hang out and talk about comics. There’s 3 stores in NYC:Times Square, Grand Central, and Downtown Financial District. You can always talk comics with staff!
It does usually seem like the nicer the shop the higher the prices. I go to a local hole in the wall kinda place. It’s dirty and unorganized but there are good deals to be found.
You are like me, the smaller and more unorganized the shop the more I like it. Appreciate you stopping by and supporting the channel. Thank you and I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Holiday Season!
Jerry! Thank you for saving me a trip! I’m actually in New York today and I was going to put this on my list. Very astute on the prices and paying for the overhead of the shop in a location like that as a comic conservationist such as yourself, we’re always looking for good deals. None to be had here.😊
That's really cool jerry that's on my list of comic shops to visit like you said probably not a shop I'd buy anything from but worth checking out. Similar to like when I visited mile high comics
I love New York! I went there circa 2004 and bought some Modern books - I remember paying too much. But it was a fun experience and I would definitely revisit the shop when I go back.
You said that right Peter. It is an experience. Next time you plan of coming to NYC let me know we can meet up! Appreciate your support as always and I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Holiday Season.
Like a lot of big comic shops now the focus seems to be mainly on modern comics and omnibus. I think Forbidden Planet is cooler though I haven't been there in a while
Hahahaha David. That is my favorite item in the whole shop! That is why I focused on it at the end of the upload. As always appreciate your support and thank you for supporting the channel.
This used to be my LCS when I worked. My office was a few blocks away. Agree it is a place that any collector should visit. They do have quite a few silver age comics at the Times Square store as well as the Grand Central and Downtown stores. I have seen a few Golden Age books but not many. Yes this is not a Jerry the Jitterbug type of store but is a great store for most collectors and readers of comic books.
@@jerrythejitterbugcomicbook4098 not really. I enjoy the city now in short doses. Unlike a few friends who moved back to Manhattan from NJ or Westchester after retirement, I had my fill by working in Manhattan for 32 years.
This store pales in comparison to some of the by gone comic shops of the 80's Brain Damage comics in Brooklyn, Comicbook Heaven in Queens and Forbidden planet on 59 street Manhattan were some of the best shops I can remember, Forbidden Planet used to have a great collection of Bandai Japanese Godzilla figures of all sizes. I used to go there with my ten dollar allowence and walk out with a atleast 1 figure and some comics at the prices back then, I feel for you youngsters with the prices you have to pay today.
Thanks for sharing. Midtown (especially the Grand Central spot) used to have great back issue bins. The Queens location has become their back issue spot but it's usually pillaged by flippers and speculators. I went there once and it was distracting because they were just coordinating and talking so loud. I am forever grateful to Midtown comics: My two ASM 238s (newsstand and direct) were purchased from Midtown and they set me back only 65$ after 40% of deal when I had a lot more hair and beepers were still a thing. Have a great week 👍🏼👍🏼🎃🎃
Nostalgia always is close to the heart Manny. I agree with you. Appreciate you stopping by my friend and I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Holiday Season. Stay tuned.
i don’t understand how they survive. I had a customer (pizzeria) that was located a few blocks away from times square and the rent was 15,000 a month. The rent here must be like 30,000 lol. i’ve been before and was disappointed in their back issues. No idea how they do to lol
Appreciate the information. Thank you. You said that right, I do not know how they survive. Perhaps the mail order business. Who knows? Appreciate you stopping by and commenting and I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Holiday Season. Stay tuned!
I'm in NYC and I agree with Jerry's opinion. It's a nice open space and there are two floors. Upstairs has a large back issue selection though mostly newer books and plenty of toys , statues and action figures. Downstairs has a very nice selection of new releases and very recent back issues at cover price, TPB's as well as bags and boards. The bulk of their Silver age books are behind the counter and you will need to ask to see them. I found virtually no golden age books any time I ever went there. It is worth a visit if you're not usually in the area. I found this to also be true of "Forbidden Planet" on Broadway at 13th Street in Downtown Manhattan. Plenty of new stuff, very little else. I used to go there many years back when they actually had a great bac issue selection but that is no more. Still, it's nice to see so many comics and related swag in one location. Best to all.
Thank you Joe! Appreciate the detailed commentary my friend. Always love when my views are shared by others who experienced the same as me relative to the subject of the upload. Once again thank you for stopping by and supporting the channel. Stay tuned and I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Holiday Season!
Beautiful location unfortunately the store looked dead with very little customers. I'd probably never visit the shop. I prefer smaller mom and pop shops.
At 3:02 did dude say “shit bro, that’s kinda retarded”? 😂 I’ve never seen a video of this place from the inside, it’s very overwhelming. I was buying weekly books from them late last year and early this year through mail, not a great experience dealing with them when books are slightly damaged yet they consider it to be near mint.
You are right! A man with a well versed vocabulary. Appreciate you commenting and offering your insight into the store. It is greatly appreciated my friend. I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Holiday Season and thank you for stopping by.
Thank you Tom for watching. They did have a nice selection of mego stuff, one of my favorite toys as a youth. Appreciate you stopping by and I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Holiday Season.