I went here for Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) as a way to finally get a feel for the place. I had…read moreheard of Fat Jack's, but I always keep forgetting to check it out considering it's right down the street from Secret Origins. But I figured FCBD was the perfect opportunity since most shops use it as a way to connect with and introduce new patrons to their business. Upon opening the front door, I was immediately greeted by a very friendly cat. I thought, okay, this is my type of place, being a cat guy myself. But that's where the warm feelings end. Unfortunately, the feline was the only friendly personality here as the owner didn't want to acknowledge or make it feel like I was really wanted. (And after reading some of these other reviews, I can see that I'm not alone in that regard.) As for the selection of books itself, there is certainly a HUGE selection of new releases and back issue bins to go through. Unfortunately, all the back issues are priced at market value or higher. Not exactly a competitive price considering all of the other local comic book stores in the same area have much better pricing. Plus, dollar bins.

I'm not sure, but when I was a kid growing up in the area, this store was just called the Comicrpyt…read moreand the owner was always friendly and nice to everyone. I'm not sure if the store is still owned by him or run by family or not, but I stopped by on my way to see fiends in the area, (it's been like 40 years now) it was not the same store I remember in the 70-80's but the doors were locked. I had a lot of great memories and still have most of the books he sold to me even now.

I've been to Secret Origins a few times now since I wrote my initial review, and the store has…read moreactually gotten better. The back issues bins have been upgraded from endless rows of beat-up white paper boxes to a beautiful and easier-to-sift-through shelving system with integrated display bins. The books in that section are two dollars a piece. They also have an extensive new release section and individually priced back issues to go with the higher-priced wall books on display behind the counter. The store owner is friendly and welcoming, too. He can either talk to you all day about comics or just be quiet and let you do your thing. The place is super clean, and on-street parking is easy and convenient, too.

Don't let the nondescript building fool you; inside awaits plenty of comics and other collectibles…read morefor any fan of superheroes. Add in friendly customer service and you have a solid store with a selection for every price range.

c.c I have been going to franks for twenty five years.owner is…read morecaring to his customers.i like his dollar comics.i have bought some really neat spiderman issues from him.not only does he have comics the store has sci Fi and movie memorabilia.

A great comic book store for hardcore comic book fans and collectors. No toys, no magic cards, just…read moreas many comics that can possibly fit in this hidden gem of a store. The owner loves comics and takes care of collectors who are just as passionate about comics as he is.

Had some bad experience one time, but after coming back, the services has been nothing but…read morepleasant. Can't let one experience dictate everything!

Stopped by the other day to feel out a trade of Pokemon cards. After handing the employee my cards…read moreI was instructed to a computer to look up the card I was looking for. After I found it I walked back to the counter to see that he had pulled all of my pack fresh cards out and was man handling them, full bends and scraping them around like he was playing with his own cards. They have some decent prices for singles but awful prices for sealed packs, well over market even. After he ruined the value of my cards and offered me 58% trade in credit I was left feeling awful. Wouldn't recommend as there are better card shops and better comic book stores within 15 minutes from here. Plus it smells really bad!! Employee also made weird comments about me only being a collector, when I also play? Weirdo employees

My teenage nephew and I stopped here on the way to see our Aunt and we were not disappointed. This…read moreplace is amazing. The employees were super nice and answered all of our questions and also made suggestions to help us out. They also advised us to like on Facebook as well. I've never seen so many great board games from traditional style games to role playing games to video games. Collectible figures of all kinds were also in stock from old to new. Also for you Funko Pop collectors there is a great selection available. I was able to add a few rare finds to my collection which I had been looking for. This will be a must stop from now on when I go visit my super cool Aunt. I can't recommend this place enough. Go give them your business as you won't be disappointed. Two thumbs way up!!!

I was pleasantly surprised by my visit to the store. Great selection competitively priced and a…read morehelpful staff! Quite a find! Connected to Tiki Tiki Board Games this collectibles shop offers fans of action figures, statues, boards games, card games and role playing games a lot to enjoy!

The staff is some of the nicest and most genuine people I've ever met. If you join them you get a…read moreton of benefits and the comic selection is fantastic. This place is one of a kind and I recommend everyone go here.

Clean and organized. Plenty of Star Wars! Lots of comics, but few neca figures. Customer service is…read morefriendly. Easy to get to and find parking.

Went there with my husband for my first time (he'd been there a lot before moving out of south…read morePhilly). Just knock, Tom keeps the door locked for obvious reasons--he's a cash only business, and he's got a massive amount of various collectibles. We came here looking for comic books for ourselves and for a friend. Tom was immensely helpful and we left with various volumes and a cute tote bag we can bring the next time we come shopping. The store is immaculately organized so despite having a lot of stuff, the environment doesn't feel overwhelming. If you love comic books or knows someone who does, come here to buy your stuff, Tom is a wealth of knowledge and will point you in the right direction!

Great selection of new comics and has lots of action figures. Not many back issues. Prices are a…read morelittle expensive but all comics are bagged and boarded. Location in clean and great customer service. I even got a free bag with the store name on it. Also open to deals.

Whenever I'm on South Street I always visit Atomic Comics.This place is a treasure trove for anyone…read morewho loves comics & collectibles. From the moment I walked in, I felt like a kid in a candy store. I wish the arcade machines worked but they're only for display. The shelves are packed w/ everything from the latest ,manga,Marvel & DC (you name it they have it)issues to rare back issues that you don't see anywhere else. I spent ages flipping through back issues, discovering old favorites, & even some titles I'd never heard of before. The manga section is amazing too! Honestly, it's one of the best I've ever seen!And the collectibles! Action figures, vintage posters, Funko Pops, & even some high-end statues sprinkled throughout the store made it feel like a mini museum of nerdy goodness. The staff are super friendly & clearly love what they do. They were happy to chat about my finds, give recommendations, or just geek out w/ me over classic storylines. I even found a few hidden gems in the dollar bins that felt like little victories. Atomic Comics isn't just a store it's an experience. It's cozy & full of charm. If you love comics, collectibles, or just want to spend a few hours exploring a place where fandom really comes alive, this is the spot! I'll def be coming back!

Stopped in during a trip to Philly and felt so welcomed and cozy in the store. Huge selection of…read morecomics and manga and more. Staff were very helpful and friendly as well. Walked away with some comics to bring home!

Just got back into comics and the new owner made me feel welcomed and helped me set up a pull list…read morevery easily. Can't recommend enough.

Great spot for comics, cool staff/owner! Very helpful and engaging. Makes great little video…read morepromotions. I was visiting PA area and came across this great spot. Follow them on IG @comicsuniversedelco

Great selection of toys , novelties , games ,lingiere and many other things. The staff is very…read morefriendly and will help in a any way.

This place has recently undergone a HUGE renovation. Gone is the dingy lighting and walls of…read moremagazines and books and sub par toy offerings. The new look is brightly lit and the magazines and videos have been replaced by racks of toys and playtime clothing. The toy selection has undergone a SERIOUS update. Gone are the cheap items made with dodgy materials from no name manufacturers. They've been replaced with mid and high tier selections for every experience level. The live girl shows are still here. There is a theater upstairs where the video booths used to be. Entry costs money unless you come as a couple. And to help accommodate more weekend fun, the store and theater are now open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday.