It's larger than it looks from the outside. Lots to browse and the staff is always friendly. Well…read moreworth the visit if you're into comics or tabletop gaming.

This was the second stop on my child's mission to visit every place with comics, anime, and merch,…read moreand we're so glad we stopped by Victory Comics in Falls Church. The shop was well organized and had so much more than just comics -- from building models to artwork by local artists. It also feels like a real community space, hosting events and meetups on different nights, which makes it even more special. My child absolutely fell in love with this place, and honestly, so did I. We'll definitely be back! Staff was nice and helpful and very well organized!

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.

Awesome shop! Lots of good inventory. Reasonable prices. Very friendly staff. Will comeback again!read more

Located in an older strip mall in Annandale/Falls Church area off Gallows is a huge sports…read morecard/memorabilia shop. Not just cards, but all kinds of toys, memorabilia, comic books, Pokemon, Pop figures, bobbleheads, etc... old and new. They do buy collections from people who just want to get rid of stuff. They do have a lot of singles, high priced cards and memorabilia as well as Pokemon. Wax boxes, blasters, supplies, etc... as well. Since they are pretty big and the only sports card store in the immediate NOVA area, they are a certified Topps & Upper Deck dealer. So they do participate in big promotions & do giveaway cards & have experiences like sports athlete signings and even a Kevin Hart appearence. The staff is friendly and helpful. The prices can be very extremely high on certain "hot" products but there are some products which are on par with other brick and mortar/online stores. Do your research. One can spend hours looking and browsing in the store.

Stopped in looking for some heat relief during the Asian on Main festival and left a fan!…read more The store hosts a variety of board games for both children and adults, kawaii gifts, cards (the Pokemon card section absolutely captivated my daughters), and more! An entire half of the restaurant was sectioned off for gaming and I saw a bunch of people sitting down and having fun. Their proximity to GMU makes this a great place to build local community. Snacks are available (thanks for the $1 water!!!) and they have clean bathrooms. Everyone was super friendly and now I have a whole list of new games I want to purchase.

This is not the most convenient store to me, but I'll keep coming as they are one of the few gaming…read moreshops that hasn't become a scalper. Many others in the area will buy card games from the manufacturer then sell at inflated prices to squeeze all value out of a set. Pair o Dice doesn't do this and it's quite admirable. For example, earlier today, I went to two closer stores and was told a box of Avatar MTG cards was over $210 ($174 on Amazon) then I went to Pair o' Dice and bought it at $180. I'll gladly support a local gaming shop that supports their customers and doesn't see us as sponges to squeeze. Good job, Pair o Dice. I will be back.

I'm a calligrapher, and I cannot walk past a Paper Source without stopping in…read more I love that this store is HUGE. It's spread out, so you're not cramped and you don't have to worry about accidentally knocking something over because you turned around too quickly. I really appreciated that the paper bar was fully stocked. The Paper Sources I usually frequent don't have as many color and shape options.

Paper Source is a store that sells a variety of wrapping paper, ribbons, greeting cards, gift boxes…read moreand such for every occasion. They have some unique ornaments, as well as some giftable items. They have ladies in the store who are ready to wrap your gift for you. I liked the selection of gift wrap available, they are high quality and sorted by colors. I wasn't impressed by most of anything else in this store. Everything is overpriced and can be found at other retailers for a lesser cost. The sales associates were very welcoming and friendly.

Capital Associates hosts a comic book convention every other month at a firehall in Dunn Loring…read more It's a no frills affair. Basically, about 3 or 4 dozen dealers/stores setting up tables to sell their wares. Entrance is $3. I go because usually at least a few dealers are always trying to reduce their inventory or warehouse space, and are selling pretty good stuff at fifty cents or a dollar an issue. Of course, there are dealers selling higher end stuff and comic book-related merchandise (e.g. action figures, statues) if that's your thing. Sometimes they have a guest (e.g. comic book writer or artist).

10/8/22 Spreading the word God and Hello Kitty…read more This book store has the words or God and other talks of peace in the store. The owner was pretty much by him self. He was very helpful and pleasant to be around. Much of the books are in the Korean Language, but there are many books that have both English and Korean writing. I saw comic books with Asian spreading the word of God, but doing it in a way kids through adults can understand. Oh, did I mention Hello Kitty too? Hello Kitty watches, dishwasher sets and even a sleeping bag to name a few things. If business doesn't get better for the owner here, I eventually will end up closing the store forever. The owner does sell jewelry too. Especially if you are into holly crosses. There maybe something in here for you. Seek and you shall find...

A Korean bookstore with an extremely wide selection focused on Christian faith, self-help, and…read morechildren's materials. Throw a little kpop in there too. Now it's a Korean establishment with books exclusively in Korean so if you are not fluent, you will be a fish out of water. This would be a great place to shop for your Korean parents, in-laws, or kids. The owners are extremely kind as well and provide excellent service if you can adequately request it in our native language.

i had to find a tie for my son. He had an important meeting at work and couldn't make it shopping…read more i was lucky enough to meet Joanne. she was wonderful. she has amazing taste. she is also so personable-we laughed the whole time. if every store had Joanne's maybe I wouldn't order everything off the internet.

March 2026: Presented a gift card in the lingerie department worth $100, which I told the sales…read moreperson. She replied the gift card only had $80 on it. After the expensive transaction, I asked for the gift card back because I knew the value was $100. The sales person replied the gift card had no money on it and that she had thrown it away. I didn't want to accuse the sales person of lying about the gift card value in front of her colleagues, so I left the store. Mistake! When I got home and looked at the receipt, I saw the gift card did indeed have a remaining balance of $19.76. Be careful! Check your receipt carefully before you leave the store and get the gift card back if you have any concerns.

This locally-owned shop is giving Hallmark small town holiday movie vibes in the best way possible…read more I am a bookstore frequenter but I always find really unique and fun titles whenever I browse around -- the booksellers always have the best recommendations and I love checking out their little handwritten card descriptions. They got rid of their little wine bar several years ago but have expanded their children's section into a comfortable little nook that is perfect for finding your next best read. They also have the best gift selection for adults and children and tons of unique activity books (perfect for snowstorms like this weekend!). Love, love, love this shop.

Great and small local book store. Good for return pass through to see the new or changing shelves…read more With rewards for some small discounts over time as you pickup gifts or fill your library. Like any small bookstore it works because you can come and work with them for what you need, and make a visit of a walk about to anything else in Vienna. Simple if only lacking more space for even more offerings, or any used and related. All the usual small shop charm items, small book lover trinkets and items to pickup if you need some decorations.