As I was driving around the College Hill Historic District neighborhood of Greensboro, North…read moreCarolina, while waiting to attend the Triad Squad Yelp Elite Omakase Shushi Dinner at Sushi Republic, I happened to discover this long-standing, "Old School" comic book shop, just a short walk from the UNCG campus. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I also was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. Parts Unknown The Comic Book Store in Greensboro, North Carolina is a perfect example. I immediately found a side street parking space and parked my pearl white Lexus there and walked over to the store. It was a pleasant walk and the building where the store was located had an interesting graffiti on the outside, side wall. Inside I was greeted by a friendly and very knowledgeable employee who has also been a good friend of the owner for years. He told me how the owner John Hitchcock had owned and operated this business for over 36 years with around 25 years in this location and how the business originally opened up in Cotton Mill Square in 1989. How Hitchcock had always had a passion for comic books and started collecting them when he was 10. He started selling comic books in a store downtown 37 years ago and this led to his opening his own store. Hitchcock's favorite comic book creator was Alex Toth, an artist who had been well known for his expressive line and masterful storytelling. Hitchcock and him had been friends and collaborated on a book called Dear John: The Alex Toth Doodle Book. He showed me a copy of the book that was being sold there. The store had an inviting atmosphere and as I walked through the store it was like entering another world. The uniqueness of this comic book shop was that it exclusively specializes in comic books and books about comic books. It had in its inventory some rare and expensive ones like The Invincible Iron Man selling for $2,000, a Green Lantern one selling for $1,500, and a Special 25th Anniversary Issue of the Amazing Spiderman selling for $1,200, among other well known and rare ones in excellent condition. College students enjoy visiting the store because it's like a live history museum of comic books and also carries many of the current looked-after ones. And the store brings back happy memories to old timers and makes valuable merchandise accessible to comic book collectors of all ages. I highly recommend it if ever your in the area. To me it was an extraordinary and exhilarating experience.

Been getting into comic books as of late, and this store has been phenomenal in helping me get what…read moreI want. Also as as student the 10% discount goes a long way! John the owner is also super helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely a worthwhile spot for comics in Greensboro.

I've been to many comic book stores and this is by far the best store I've come across…read more The store owner Chris is so friendly and helpful, along with his staff. The store is very clean, bright and inviting. The selection is awesome!!! Whatever you may be looking for from comics, D&D, Manga, the Gathering etc.... they have it! This is the place to be! I appreciate the experience and I will be back! A must! You won't be disappointed!

The store is beautiful. The owner, on the other hand, is shady. I went in for the advertised 40%…read moreoff everything sale. When asking for prices, on Magic the Gathering singles, I used the same app to check prices that he did, but he quoted prices that were arbitrarily high so that the the 40% off worked out to slightly above average prices. I requested the price of a sealed booster box. These are roughly 100 dollars at every store and online. Again, he told me it was 100 dollars after the discount was applied. Either he was being deceitful, or they charge 170 dollars a box. Both of which are not okay. It does not matter, I will not return.

Though I'm not an avid comic book reader, some usually catch my attention. I have enjoyed some…read morestories from the Saga series from this location. Today, I was in the mood for a new adventure. Fun fact, I made my first comic purchase here about 6 years ago. Since my last visit, the layout appears to be easier to navigate. The space is made up of about three different rooms to explore, so I didn't feel cramped or as if I was invading anyone's bubble. The staff answered my many questions and even attempted to assist me in recalling a title I was having trouble finding. Which I later identified. The parking was a bit hectic on a Friday afternoon. I was in and out within a matter of minutes. I initially dropped in for the New Bloodline comic but also decided on the Scarlet Witch while browsing. My purchases came out to $9.59. I'll be returning soon for the Saga volumes!

A truly impressive comic book store. Excellent customer service from the owner and staff. A CLEAN…read moreand colorful environment that you can bring your kids or partner to without worrying about the stereotypical clutter. The impressive back issue selection is refreshed weekly and super well-organized. If you're ready to create a pull list (highly advised!), Acme is great with communication about adding new titles. Plus -- the owner and staff actually READ the new titles and are ready to give a FRIENDLY and informed recommendation. (If you've been to the "other" type of stores, you know that's not as common as it should be.) Regular updates on social media keep you informed of new titles worth checking out. The best factor overall is the FUN and NO PRESSURE atmosphere created by the staff and customers who have made this a true treasure of the local community. Really happy to discover this store.

Game Over is an amazing comic store! The owner is very kind and always helps me find the comics i…read morewant. The store is very fairly priced and is well organized for the size of the shop to inventory ratio. I personally love game over I stop by weekly to bi-weekly to check out whats new or what I missed the last time. Every time I go into the shop I find something new! The staff is passionate and kind. They always greet their customers and are very friendly. I highly recommend Game over!

Super friendly! Great new comics and vintage video games. Good selection of figures and some…read morein-house 3D printed pieces. Worth checking out!

Still the best comic book store in Greensboro. Everyone is so thoughtful and nice here. Great…read morelayout. Lots of cool toys and reasonably priced comics. Stephen and Jay have always gone above and beyond to help me find what I'm looking for. Not sure what else there is to say about how well ran this place is. They have a program where you get points for each purchase. Also there's an adorable Frenchie bulldog who hangs around and always brings a smile to everyone's face.

I go to Ssalefish every week. I look forward to the new releases. I admire their key books on the…read morewall quite a bit. The staff are very knowledgeable & helpful. I vehemently adore Ssalefish content!

Saw Shop while walking around Down-Town Kernersville NC. Walked in and was greeted by Brad (Owner)…read more- Super friendly and worth the visit just to talk Washington Football- LOL (We are visiting from DC area). The Shop has a little bit of everything from Funko-Pop to Sneakers. There are Gaming cards, Sports cards, and Comics. Reasonable prices. Lots of potential !!!

Participated in the Geeksboro artist market out on by Dragon's Hoard recently, and was really happy…read morewith the results. Having been their first market, I wasn't sure what I was getting into, but there was clear communication from Sherri from the start, leading up to the day of. They were very clear on set up instructions, where to park, and all the details needed. Their vendor booth fee was very reasonable, and they even provided a gift bag to each vendor with small gifts and a bag of snacks and water to get through the day (a first for me). The show had some good foot traffic, again, for being the first of its kind. I'm excited to do more events with them, and would recommend!

I absolutely love this shop. They sell Pokemon packs and other product lines at MSRP where they…read morecan, which is something no other LCS in Greensboro does. Their preorder offerings are extensive and the system is fair. The staff is super friendly and works hard to create a sense of community. I cannot recommend this place enough!

A large and clean game store for all your play needs…read more Atomic Empire is a game store for all physical gamers, be it trading cards, board games, wargames, or pen and paper games. They have a selection of games to try out and plenty of sitting space for you and your friends to test out and have a good time. They offer a wide variety of singles on their website. By buying them and picking it up in store, you save on shipping, giving them the selection of an online retailer with lower costs. Their prices are most comparable to TCGPlayer, minus delivery fees. Atomic Empire also carries a limited selection of comics and graphic novels, a nice to have for sure. They also sell plenty of gaming accessories from dice to paint to playmates to deck boxes. Unlike many game stores I've been to, Atomic Empire is pristine. High ceilings and proper ventilation provides constant fresh air. Bright lights and clean floors provides a welcoming atmosphere. It's a pleasure to take your time and browse a store that's so well maintained. Atomic Empire is excellent to game in or simply hang out at.

Ashely was very helpful and they have literally anything you could want or need. The place is very…read moreorganized and it's easy to find what you're looking for.

Friendly employees, great selection in back issues and older high grade comics and wide selection…read moreon trades and new titles.

I'm from NJ, in town for the next couple days with my wife. I thought I'd check out the LCS (Local…read moreComic Shops). Based on my first experience at Stormcrow Comics today, I would not want to use them as my LCS when my wife and I move down later in the year. While the prices were very good, the service was not much to rave about. I was standing at the counter a good 10 minutes or better, waiting to have my comics rung up. Then, when the guy came up, he seemed kinda lifeless and bland. In addition to that, there were dead bugs along storefront window sill, as well as dust about the store.

My daughter and I love this vintage store. They have such a widespread eclectic selection of…read moreclothing, items and accessories. You can even get a drink while you shop. I love their vintage looking new dresses and their throwbacks. The store has a cute way of mixing the old with the new. They have one of a kind shoes sprinkled around the store. Oh my goodness and their collection of sunglasses is amazing! Their decor is so chic. Upstairs has a great selection for men and vintage wedding dresses. I enjoy looking at the nostalgia. I think they are priced for the uniqueness of the items. So, I think the pricing is fair. If you are a costume designer or fashion forward person, you would love it. If you live by the beat of your own drum, you would also love it.

This is the cutest vintage consignment shop located in downtown Greensboro! Amanda is so sweet and…read morevery helpful- loved her vintage mini skirt outfit; very appropriate for the shop! She looked like a pretty doll!! JDean is the cutest, with his southern-charm! One unique feature about this boutique is the beverage station in the back (see photo). There's even a "chill lounge" where you can sit, sip, & chill. I was really feeling the ambiance and the music being played through the store, so I really enjoyed strolling through and looking at the variety of items. It was cool to see a men's section because you don't normally find that unless it's in a"men's consignment shop". There is SO much to see in this store. It's hard to take it all in and write about it. You need to go check it out!!