I absolutely love wandering in Vault of Midnight and coming in for little gifts for my friends!…read moreIt's a bit overwhelming to try and find something if you're not a big comic book or graphic novel enthusiast but even as someone who appreciates it, you can ask the staff at any point and they will be more than happy to provide recommendations or point you in the right direction. I've never gone wrong with purchasing a gift here and I definitely will come back. They even have a punch card for loyalty which is amazing. Parking is a little tough since it's right on Monroe Center and street parking but I haven't had a big issue. I'm a huge fan overall and encourage people to stop in if they haven't!

Great atmosphere and layout -- this place is a joy to browse. Vault of Midnight has an excellent…read moreselection of comics, books, games, and fun pop-culture finds, and everything feels thoughtfully curated rather than overwhelming. I especially adored the staff recommendations. They don't just point you toward the next comic -- they link you to stories and media across genres (seriously, the "if you like Heated Rivalry, you might love..." picks are brilliant), making discovering new reads feel like a friendly conversation with someone who really gets you. Whether you're a regular or just popping in out of curiosity (like me), this is the kind of shop that makes you want to linger -- and definitely come back.

Tardy's Collectors Corner is on a cramped part of Eastern Avenue, and a little tricky to get to,…read morebut well worth the journey if you like comics and collectibles. They have selections of trading card games, comics old and new, and toys and memorabilia for nerdy franchises going back decades. Stepping inside feels like searching for buried treasure at times, but when you find it, it's well worth the hunt--and you've probably found multiple interesting items along the way.

Great little store with huge comic selection and a wide range of toys. Owner was very friendly,…read moreexactly the kind of small business worth supporting!

Major shout out to the $3 bins. It's a toss up. There may be comics that are worth more than $3…read more Then again, there may be comics that are worth less than $3. It's a solid price. Oh, and they have a load of Archie Digests for $2 a pop. Will def be back here.

A great shop for games, comics and related memorabilia on the northeast side of town…read more The thing I first noticed about this place was the pleasant atmosphere of the store and the friendly and helpful demeanor of the owner/proprietor, Don. I've been to several of the comic stores in town and more than a few had a less-than-welcoming vibe. After calling another store in town to inquire about comic sales (and getting a quasi-hostile response), I tried calling the Comic Signal. Don was immediately helpful and informative. After stopping at the shop in person, I was surprised to find that the owner was happy to discuss anything to do with comics. He also helped me pick out a great board game for my kids and actually opened one up to let me see what it looked like and explained how it was played. What a great store to have in the community! I can definitely recommend giving this place a try if you're interested in comics and/or related collectibles.

Not interested in those new to the hobby. Multiple stores in town have a better selection and…read moreservice. No reason to go there and the employees hope you dont.

Went for some Pokemon cards and the packs were definitely resealed. Probably bought around 10-15…read morepacks and the cards were in the wrong order, they ripped too easily or in weird spots, and they overall just looked funky and messed with. No full arts in 10-15 packs can happen, but pretty suspicious when the packs are already looking and feeling weird. You could tell they tried to replace the hit cards with cheap half art EX's. The best piece of evidence was when another person bought some packs before me and came right back because some of the packs were already opened. Don't know about the comics but huge scam for cards.

I really liked going to the store. Very nice and comfy. I went to magic the gathering night and it…read morewas very fun I learned a bit and got new cards. The person who was working was nice and knew his stuff. I definitely recommend this place for comics and cards also bored games too, also just a place to hang out.

Been getting my pull here for a while now, everyone is very friendly and helpful. I really…read moreappreciate a comic shop that is open on Sunday!

Found this awesome place while hunting for Pokemon cards! The owners are very kind and were very…read morehelpful. They didn't have a huge pokemon selection as they are mainly a comic store but I was happy with what they had and they were priced fairly!

Locally owned and operated by Nancy and John Spoula, Rabbit Hole Comics has a wide-ranging…read moreselection of comics from both DC and Marvel as well as a few of the independent comic publishers. If you bring in their flyer you receive $2 off your purchase which is a great way to get people in the door. They not only sell all the nerdy things, but you can sell to them as well. The walls of Rabbit Hole Comics are lined with beautiful posters and most of them are for sale (a few aren't but they don't have prices on them so that should have been my clue before asking). They also have a large selection of action figures, stuffed animals, movies on dvd as well as VHS, toys, kids books that sorta teeter on being comics (like Captain Underpants or Dog Man), and trading cards. As far as the Comics go, I feel like I could have sifted through the box's for at least two hours. I loved being able to look around and enjou myself on a day like today. My husband did end up not only selling some items to the shop but also ended up picking some stuff up in a "instead of cash, I want this item for what I sold" type of deal. I can see us coming back to this store frequently, even if I am only tagging along to say hello to the two adorable puppers in the store.

Come for the vintage clothing, stay for the free air hockey blessed by a poster of 90210's Dylan…read moreMcKay. Yes, there is an air hockey table in Rewind that you can play for free. Just look for the smoldering visage of Luke Perry on the wall, and you'll find it. Other than a poster of my fifth grade television crush, you'll find mostly street wear at Rewind. I don't want to say "boy clothes," because it's boring to gender clothing, but they mostly sell masculine-leaning things like jerseys, graphic tees and men's denim. The clothing sizes start at about a men's small and go up from there, so I didn't find anything that would have fit me properly, but my oldest son saw some things that he liked and fit him. This store is definitely geared toward boys and men (but I did not see anything Boyz II Men-related in the store, unfortunately). Inexplicably, you'll also find VHS tapes here. Lots of them. I guess they go with the theme: Rewind! Get it? I don't recall how much they cost, but if you're in the market for a video tape of The Santa Clause, you're in luck because Rewind has two copies.

From the owner: Rewind is a vintage, hype wear and collectible shop located in downtown Grand Rapids. Top hype wear…read morebrands, incredible sports, motorsports, band and pop culture tees. Huge pant, jacket, and flannel sections. Really cool art pieces, vhs’s, trading cards and collectibles! At Rewind, we are vintage for the people, by the people.

We came to Kalamazoo with three places to go, Farefare being one of the places. We hadn't realized…read morethey moved down the road a bit (guess it had been longer than we thought since we last came) so they now have their own private parking lot which is nice. Their selection of comics is colossal, the main reason we come back. Their game selection is also phenomenal and they even have a "game cage" for table top games to happen in store. Kids also have game and comic options as well as stuffed animals that are great for all ages. Staff is friendly, greeting us as we entered and various employees asking if we needed help with anything during our visit. We got what we wanted and continued our adventure. I'm glad we make FanFare a regular Kalamazoo stop and am already looking forward to coming back.

We were driving by and my son saw the giant action figures on the windows. I was forced to stop by…read more My sons both loved this place. There is so much so it can be a little overwhelming. We spend an hour in there. There was a section where kids could play games or trade cards. They had a lot of cute things for girls too. The selection was beyond great here.

My husband and come in loads times since I last reviewed, while I only have maybe 2 or 3 times…read more They have also since expanded to maybe twice the size they used to be. My husband loves both buying things here and trading in his trading cards that he has had graded. The owner is super cool and really knows his stuff about what comes in and out of his store. Whether you like TCG games, legos, Funko pops, comic books or even figurines, they will have something for you to get excited about. Definitely will be coming back sooner than later.

I received this voicemail after leaving my review. To clarify, I was upset due to poor…read morecommunication and lack of transparency regarding my order--not because I misunderstood shipping costs. At no point did I request cancellation; that decision was made by the seller without my consent. I would have preferred a professional explanation and a solution rather than dismissive language and assumptions. Customer service and communication matter, especially when delays or issues arise. I'm sharing this so other customers are aware of how concerns are handled.

This is a cute little bookstore with good vibes. Located on Cherry street in a lil shopping…read moredistrict, there is street parking but I'm not sure if there are any nearby parking lots. This bookstore has lots of new releases, lgbtq books, books about social justice issues, as well as a young readers section. They have three different book clubs that they host- new best sellers, sapphic book clubs, and birding book club! So cool!

[Out of Towner Review]…read more If a bookstore felt like a HUG, this would be it! I loved visiting this special independent bookstore in Grand Rapids. I love when you walk in you are greeted with the 100 Banned Books to peruse through. I love a business that highlights banned books, as all booksellers should be doing this year. Although I felt like the selection was limited, I wasn't upset with this store. It just took me a little longer to find a book to purchase. I loved all the knickknacks (stickers, bags, etc) they had to shop from. The kind bookseller was helpful when I asked for help. She was completely open to offering suggestions, but I felt capable of finding something else. She was extremely kind and engaging with the few patrons that were in the store. Since I this was my first time here, I was taking it all in. The kid section was really cute and the layout is easy to shop. I enjoyed the staff picks and layouts of the different sections. They are on the smaller side, so I wouldn't expect to show up and find every single top book on the market. But there are PLENTY that I found enjoyable and enough to purchase two books! Small town charm, but make it books!