I first visited Keep It Strange Comics back in 2024. I've been meaning to go back for some time. I…read moreattempted to do so this morning - and discovered the location was empty. A quick search on the interwebs indicated the store had moved to a new location on the other side of Manassas. So off I went! The new location feels quite a bit large on the inside. They also have a snack bar with they sell food and drinks at certain times - and they have a large gaming room with plenty of tables and chairs! Looks like a good place for some D&D sessions! I bought a set of mini D&D dice to commemorate my visit to the new location. Paid with Apple Pay. #KeepItStrangeComicsAndCollectibles

DO NOT SHOP HERE. They will rip you off. I bought a video game from here and they sealed the game…read morewith tape. They sold the game to me for 15 dollars. As i am driving home i open the game and the disk is the wrong game. I drive back expecting the disk maybe in another case, its not. They would not give me a refund but instead a store credit. I asked them if they could check and they tell me no and that there is no chance the game is in the back or in the other game cases(terrible customer service)They seal their games and as a customer i have no clue the condition of the game or if the game is the right game. COMPLETE RIP OFF RIP OFF AND SCAM

Amazing finds of all types! From comics to DnD, MTG, Heroclix, and Pokémon cards! Not to mention…read morethey have games, figurines, dice, card sleeves, and other cool stuff! Definitely worth checking out!

Cool comics store! I've stopped in a few times to check things out! When I was a little kid and a…read moreteenager - I used to read a lot of comic books - my favorites were: The Avengers, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Spider Man, Captain America, and Thor. The fact that Marvel has released so many cool superhero movies in recent years has also renewed my interest in re-reading a lot of the old story lines. They carry a wide selection of comic books and graphic novels. If they don't have what you are looking for - ask if they can order it for you.

I really often don't like fan and game stores but this one does it well. An absolute great gamut of…read morefan and throwbacks across all the 80-90-00's material for toys and games, comics. Front and back with free to play arcade games means you can make a bit of time of it, hit the nearby brunch then wander down either memory or fandom lanes. A good showing here and well curated that shows they get it, without seeming like they're "too" interested in the odd hyper price hike cash grab in the space in some of the fandom frenzy areas. Pleasant surprise for a very simple expectation on the outside.

I know this place as just Echo Base. I didn't know it's called Tosche Station, lol. This is a…read morefull-on nerd town. There's everything from comic books and figures to games from Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Warhammer, and anything else you can think of. Some comic books are cheaper than on Amazon. I bought some on Amazon as gifts, only to realize after that, this place has them cheaper! I was just browsing and didn't have any questions or requests from the staff, but based on interactions with others, they know their stuff. This is not a surface-level, small store where they display a tiny collection. They have almost everything. I think that's the most important thing you need to know about this place. I did notice the retro consoles and games like the SNES are priced quite steeply here. They are rare to come by in Northern Virginia, so I'd expect that.

I have been going to McKay Used Books for many years now. As a teacher, I really like seeking out…read morechildren books and teacher books. My husband likes to browse music books, and all sorts of books. It is simply a great place to go and wander and find those books that speak to you. The prices are great too. Now don't just wander, be sure to buy those good books!

I have been shopping at this store for years now, unfortunately todays trip will be my last. Mckays…read morehas always had inaccurate pricing, but today they were so bad that I almost thought I was dreaming. Tell me why I saw Star Wars the Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels for $18... Currently this game goes for $3.67 on pricecharting, heck when it game out in 2008 its peak was only a measly $5. Multiple gbc/gba shovelware games all overmarket, by around 10 dollars as well. In general the amount of 3-5 dollar games that they are trying to pass off as 15 - 20 dollar games is dis gracefully disgusting. The point of traveling to these stores are to get the good deals. All of the inventory they have are traded in for or donated so it makes NO sense! It seems that the employees make guesses when it comes to prices, that or they are being told to overprice by upper management. By the gaming section there was a sign that claimed that all of the consoles and equipment is tested beforehand by "gamers with over 30 years of experience" whatever that means. I got an Xbox One Kinect from them back in December, and worked normally. A couple days later I wanted to try using its mic functionality, was not functioning. So it was never fully tested by "gamers with over 30 years of experience" lol. The worst part is that they give you a 3 day warranty... it's not like people have kids, jobs, or other commitments I guess. The media (dvds and blu rays) were also overpriced per usual. Usually only by 5-10 bucks. My main discrepancy today was that I saw multiple dvds and blu rays with dirt and filth smattered on the covers. Your telling me that they have the audacity to up charge, and still refuse to even spend 10 seconds wiping the cover with a lysol wipe? Is it that hard to do? Disgusting! I can't speak on their book pricing as I am not well versed but pretty much everything else is overpriced in this store. It really sucks because these type of stores are supposed to be for lower income families who can't buy new. And instead is being treated like a greedy gaming convention booth. I genuinely feel bad for kids nowadays who want to start growing a small gaming collection post pandemic. With greedy "thrift" stores like this, even the shovel ware games are off-limits.

I recently visited the Gathering Grounds coffee shop in University Mall - and noticed the sign for…read more"The Amazing Comic Shop," so, as I check out all comic and gaming stores - I knew I had to come back and check it out. It's located in an alley way of sorts - behind Gathering Grounds and other shops directly facing the front parking lot. The first thing you notice walking in - is the super cool, close-to-life size Silver Surfer! I need one of those in my house! Tons of comics, a small amount of Dungeons & Dragons books, and some Funko Pops and other figurines. I bought an Avengers comic collection. Service was good, paid with Apple Pay. #TheAmazingComicShop

The silver surfer is so cool! Then again so is this store. They have every comic, and then even…read moremore. The selection is "amazing!" If you want books of comics from retro eras, you'll want to go here. They also have lots of games, as well as related merchandise. Prices are competitive. Great staff works here. All of their employees have been friendly and helpful. This is definitely something different, and I appreciate this. A fun place at University Mall. Definitely visit this location, as they have it all under one roof.

The gentleman that owns the place and has the authority to purchase comic books is rarely there. I…read morehave been there at various times and he is never there. So I took my business elsewhere. Sorry‍

ok, the people here are really cool. I came in asking for a comics sommelier, Rob and Krysta took…read moreme on a wonderful journey. I found myself wishing there was something more to do here than just buy comics because I wanted to hang around after my purchase just to geek out with them a bit on their tastes and why they were into the things they liked, etc. Their website could use a bit of work, but I'll try to hunt around for information that might give me an excuse to hang out there more often.

If you want comics this place is maybe great but if you are a Magic the Gathering card collector or…read moreseller this is not a good place to go at all. They have cards but they do not use any online card prices. I was looking to buy dual lands but first asked about an Entomb they had priced at 50% over the Near Mint TCG price, at the time there were over 20 listing available at half the price. I asked if they would come down to market price and was told they never come down on price Needless to say I walked out and hit buy from TCG on my phone. I try to buy local first but wont be doing it from shop.

Quick visit with my wife on New Year's Eve, looking for a particular statue/figurine to complete a…read moreWolverine display that I am working on. Easy location with plenty of parking, and nice looking storefront. Friendly greeting as we walked in by (Jason) who was all around great during our shopping experience. He was informative & helpful in assisting me & my wife find stuff. My wife walked out with some early birthday presents for our son. The store was neatly organized and very clean. Nice selection of comics, graphic novels, anime, funko-pops etc. Not a huge selection of back issues (no $1 Bins) that I saw. Overall, a nice Comic Shop worth checking out.

Stopped in to check out Big Planet Comics on 2026 Free Comic Book Day. Never been to this comic…read morebook store before. Lots of customers - which is a good sign. As others have noted - this is a pretty small store. It might be the smallest comic book store I've seen in the area. But - small is not necessarily a negative. They have a good selection of comics. They also have a small selection of D&D books and dice. After perusing the store - I did not find anything I wanted, but I'll have to drag a couple of my nerdy comic book friends over to check the place out and get their take on the place. #BigPlanetComics

It's not the biggest comic book store, but they have many of the new releases and post regularly on…read moretheir site new comics they are getting in, which is great if you are looking for something specific. Good prices, interesting titles (I bought a children's book called Bea Wolf - yes it is a children's version of Beowulf where gold is replaced by candy ... and no, I don't have kids ... but how could I pass that up?!? It was good by the way ), and helpful staff make this is a great neighborhood staple!

Main Street Geek initially caught our attention with their really neat window displays full of…read moregreat memorabilia - we especially liked the Ghostbusters display. Unfortunately, we managed to pass by on the day they were closed, so we knew we definitely needed to make it back over -- and we were glad we did! It's a really neat store packed with a great selection of items from a myriad of fandoms. Comic books, graphic novels (including cookbooks!), figurines, LEGO, games, and more. There were also some fun accessories like LEGO earrings and necklaces featuring a variety of fandoms - Pokemon, Harry Potter, and more. Service was courteous and efficient.

Main Street Geek is an awesomely cool comic book and gaming store - located in Old Town Front Royal…read moreon the corner of East Main Street and Cloud Street. You'll find a variety of geeky goodness here: Comic books, some Star Wars stuff, Dungeons & Dragons stuff, Funko Pops, and a wide variety of other games, books, and a whole lot more! There is a cool Battle Droid in the back with a sign on it: "Do Not Touch." The sign says it was made using a 3D printer. There is also a nice selection of D&D/gaming dice. Can't wait to come back! #MainStreetGeek

Stopped in to see what O-Gauge train cars were available. I found one that I wanted to purchase…read more When the clerk went to ring me up - he told me they would charge me 3% more to use a credit card for payment - they wanted me to pay with cash. I don't typically carry that much cash these days. I am not going to pay more for an item - based on the payment mode. So they lost a sale. I won't be back. #TrainDepot

Not the greatest when it comes to adding speakers to locomotives would look else where they rather…read moredo work on o scale compared to ho personally I'd go elsewhere for ho scale repairs after the last conversion I will not come back lost a customer that used to give them business bad customer service.