While walking around DC, during a weekend trip, I made a stop at this location. I love comics, manga, and graphic novels, so stumbling upon this cute little shop was perfect. Even better is the sale that was going on for the whole month of July in celebration of their anniversary! Overall, the shop was clean, bright, easy to peruse, had a really great selection of new acquisitions and older staples. I really appreciated the extensive horror section. The music playlist had great vibes, and the woman behind the counter was very personable and friendly. I left the shop with a graphic novel, manga (recommended by staff), a tote bag, sticker, and a single issue comic. Can't wait to visit again one day! **Note: The stairs leading to the front entrance of the shop might make this location inaccessible for some folks. read more

Big Planet Comics - Comic Books Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great service, great selection. You can flip through all the comics, and it has a lot of graphic novels. read more

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Came to Big Planet Comics while I was on vacation in DC and loved it here. The outside of the building is this funky blue with these yellow and white images of it. Very cool and somewhat has a NYC vibe to it. Once you walk up into the store it's a completely different feel. The well organized shelves which are up against a plain white wall gives if a professional look. These guys are serious about comics and it shows. They selection is pretty wide, and it's impressive how they fit so much into a kind of small store. The guy behind the counter was super friendly. And made sure that if I needed anything to just let him know. Only downside for me is that they didn't sell action figures, but if I lived in there area I'm sure I would be there often. read more

I was worried I wouldn't be able to find the comic I wanted but I'm so glad I did. I will definitely go back

Comic book geeks would love this place. Although their stock is more "graphic novels" and rare issues versus the periodicals (not sure what those are called in the comic world). From DC to Marvel to Dark Horse, it is at Big Planet. They receive new stock every Wednesday. Big Comics offers a ton of benefits to their loyal followers: In free subscription with10% off and an e-newsletter you can sign up for in store. The store holds a big sale twice a year on Independence Day and New Year's Day with a discount of 20%. read more

Solid comic book store! Whether you are into sci fi, fantasy, manga, or the standard DC/Marvel Universe, Big Planet Comics has got you covered. While the store is fairly small they have a large and easy to browse selection. The sales people are also very friendly and eager to help you locate what you are looking for. For toy collectors, stay clear. This place is books only! read more

Used to shop in this comic shop infrequently. I'm not the biggest fan of comics but I like to read them occasionally. Last time that I was there, I was in the back of the shop looking at the displays with the comics and the employee was who was working there at the time came and looked at me, stopping to watch me before moving on and walking into another area in the back of store and then returning to the cash register. I was taken aback because I had never had someone watch me shop or look at the comics before. I uncomfortably made my purchase and have never set foot in that store again. It was a disgusting feel being profiled as a thief when I spent money in that store on multiple occasions. Now I just read comics online whenever possible. read more

Great selection and staff. Nice updates while we are all quarantined. Can't wait to get my pills.

In case you missed it, they have new owners and staff!! I've always been fond of Big Planet - the people are knowledgeable, they have a wide variety of more independent/lesser-known comics and graphic novels, and it's incredibly convenient (for me). Now that they have new guys running the store, the experience has gone from ok to amazing. Jared and Nick are incredibly passionate about comics (ALL comics) and can always recommend something for your mood. If they don't have it, they will gladly order it. The new set-up is great; it's amazing how much inventory they can fit in there. Seriously, it's a small room, but I have spent many an hour in there always finding something new. I get it - they don't have back issues. That stinks. But space is limited, so I deal. If you've been there before and had a bad experience, go back and give it a new shot. You won't regret it. This is unquestionably the best comic store with the most helpful staff in DC. read more

Every time I go to a new town or area I like to stop by the local comic book store. I always ask the same question: "Are there any comic books similar to Deadpool?" I have gotten everything from "no, there are none" to a suggestion for a comic book that was nothing comparable. When I asked the staff at Big Planet Comics I was suggested the following titles: Rat Queens The Boys Quantum and Woody I also picked up the Deadpool Classic #1 while at this location. Overall, the staff was extremely nice and helpful. This is not the largest comic book store I have been in but it serves the purpose. They have a large selection of TPBs and all the new comic books that are out this week. If you are in the Georgetown or Dupont Circle area I would strongly suggest checkout out Big Planet Comics if you are trying to get some suggestions for your favorite types of characters and writing. read more

I just left there 30 minutes ago. I was in there for 15-20 minutes, and the dude never acknowledged me, nor said anything as I left. Far cry from the excellent customer service at Bethesda and College Park. I've gotten better treatment from the young lady that works there, but she also works at College Park, so I'll just tell everyone to skip U St, or go to Fantom instead. read more

I recently moved to the area and I had a few comic books in mind that I had to catch up with. I went there, perused all of the comics, of which there was a great selection of new comics. I found the comic books that I wanted without issue. While I was there, the gentleman at the front counter was welcoming and when I checked out he was friendly. He didn't try to push anything on me and was pleasant to interact with. I sat on the floor a few times and did a few laps around the store... nothing but pleasantries. It's probably worthy of note that I don't touch comic books unless they are trades or it looks like there's something behind, in which case I just touch the spine... but I don't think he would have been bothered either way. If someone wants an untouched copy, that's what subscriptions are for (which they have a service for). There's absolutely nothing warehousy about the store, so there are no long runs into past comics. There is a large selection of Trade Paper Backs, which usually works out better for the average consumer, anyway. Honestly though, there's something about these quaint U Street stores that I truly enjoy and the fact that it's a little hole in the wall makes it all the more appealing. If I remember correctly there's anime comics there too, regrettably I didn't pay a huge amount of attention to them. read more

An island of coolness and culture in the wasteland of DC. The people running a comics shop do exactly what they need to do, which is let the customer mull around undisturbed for as long as they want. Decent music, wide selection of new comics - including both major and indie publishers, occasional sales. I would love to see this place double in size, with a basement or back-room of back issues and 50 cent bins. Thank you Big Planet for doing comics shops right. read more

Always stocked up on the latest comics of the week. They have a great selection of newest issues in the back room, and TPB volumes, tons of graphic novels, racks of zines, and discount shelves in the front and near the register. Everything is organized neatly and it's easy to browse through their selection of comics. There's usually only one staff member inside, working the register, and the employees there are very friendly and helpful. I stop by this comic store every time that I'm on U Street. read more

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Great little shop to pick up your books. Not a massive back issue collection, but respectable. Very knowledgeable folks work there, and fun to chat them up. If I had one recommendation or wish, it would be that they diversify a bit and carry other related items. Marvel Legends action figures, Star Wars Black Series, other quality stuff would be great, and there's no where else in the city that carries a good action figure inventory so they could probably do pretty well. Just an idea. read more

My regular weekly comic book shop! Attentive to customers needs and with a wide selection of comics, ranging from mainstream super-hero to indepdent and much more. Definitely a superior comics shop compared to others in DC! read more

Every now and again you travel to a place that lets you know how fortunate you have been in life. I have grown up with comics and have spent countless dollars at comic book stores across the east coast. Every one of the shops that I went to were awesome because each one of the owners/workers has been polite, helpful, funny, and/or fun. I make it a point during my vacations to find the local comic book shop and try to spend somewhere between $50-$100 to support them. That all stopped the day I went to Big Planet Comics.... I looked on-line for a comic book shop while I was in DC and Big Planet was the only thing that came up. Immediately, I picked up a cab and spent $15 without a care because of the excitement of another comic book shop. After spending a few minutes browsing the current comic section (which was OK, not amazing) I started looking through the trades. I was excited to find that they had Warren Ellis' Gravel, and I was about to pick up the first three trades (about $75). Then I noticed that they had Brian Woods (note the W in the last name) Demo Volume Two. I sat down because since Wood begins with W, he was on the bottom shelf, and since I am 6'3, it was much more comfortable to sit down briefly to peruse through the other Wood titles. I could not have been sitting for more than 3 minutes before the lady working behind the counter rudely said "could you not sit on the floor, thanks" and added an expert roll of the eyes. I understand that comic shops make money when people buy comics, and i was not sitting on the floor free-reading comic books, I was looking through their Brian Wood collection seeing if there was something new I might want to buy, and I wasn't sitting there long enough to even get comfortable. (WOOD, Why must your last name begin with a letter near the end of the alphabet!?!?! J/K) The one thing I did like was that they had some of the trades arranged by writer. I loved this because I saw some things that Grant Morrison and Alan Moore wrote that I am going to go out and purchase, SOMEWHERE ELSE OF COURSE! If you are a comic fan, save your money and support stores that appreciate, hell maybe not appreciate but at least respect your business. read more

Maybe I'm spoiled coming from Boston... This shop was small and there wasn't a single back issue! When I asked the clerk if she had a recommendation she told me that comics weren't profitable and I should try e-bay. Fail. read more

Update (12/2212): Over the past couple months, the owners have made some significant changes to this store: they changed the layout so it's now cleaner, brighter, and easier to find what you're looking for. More importantly, the employee who was the source of many previous problems at this store is now nowhere to be found. The owners now maintain a much more active presence at the store - their helpfulness, friendliness, and enthusiasm for and knowledge of comics makes it a much more enjoyable experience than it previously was. Customer service has improved significantly - now, if you ask them to hold or order something for you, you can have confidence that it will be done. Ever since they made the changes, I've found myself looking forward to stopping in every Wednesday to check out the new books, pick up my regular series, chat about what's going on in the industry, and get really on-point recommendations from the guys on new books that i should check out - they've steered me towards some really great stuff that I wouldn't have found otherwise. Highly recommend this place for veteran collectors and newbies alike. read more

Admittedly, this is my comic shop experience. The staff were really helpful, but I kinda expected something more? Still a good resource to know about. read more

This comic store has probably the most comics of any place in D.C. They don't really have a lot of toys or anything like that, it's mainly just books. If you go in there looking for something, chances are they've got it. Big Planet is very organized, so you'll have no problem finding what you want. Serious collectors will enjoy this shop. The store is located one block off Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown. read more

Big Planet is up the street from my salon, which was an extremely happy accident. The U Street streetscape is so cluttered with signs, it is easy to walk right by them (as I'm sure I have before) or go into the wrong level as I accidentally did (sorry porn store clerk, I know I looked out of place.) But once I got on the right level I was in my happy place. Big Planet is a small-ish store, but packs in a ton of books and comics into that space. I was greeted pleasantly and left alone to browse until it looked like I had a question. He located the books I was looking for quickly and answered all of my questions knowledgeably. I am a fan and will definitely be back. read more

Looking for your superhero fix? You can get that here. But believe me it is so much more fun to browse so you can find those things you wanted even you did not know that. Independent and European stuff galore. The clerk is ultra nice and knowledgeable. Love the whole vibe of this store. read more

Only comics, but they have everything! My husband lives in this place and I shop the over-priced vintage jewelry store upstairs.

I've mostly dabbled in online comics but visited a few weeks ago to check the place out. After explaining to the guy at the counter that I've dabbled but that all my hard-core comic-reading friends told me different series to start out on, he and another regular were really nice and helped me pick out some things to get my feet wet. I'll definitely go back! Can't wait! read more

Amazing selection, friendly owner, great conversation and suggestions. And he was playing The Monochrome Set in the shop. I loved this store. read more

A good selection of Trade Paperbacks and some Zines but not much else. Its a good store if you are in the neighborhood.

As mentioned by others, this is a great spot to pick up a few trades or recent single issues - not so much for paraphernalia (although they do have a small selection of action figures and shirts) or old back issues. I appreciate the meticulous organization they've got going on, and they usually have everything I'm looking for in stock. The folks who work there are friendly and willing to offer some suggestions. Another plus is the Five Guys right across the street - just don't flip through your latest purchase with greasy fry fingers. read more

Amazing comic shop. The owners are nice and know their stuff, and if they don't have something that you're looking for, they're always happy to order it for you. read more

Love the store the staff is always helpful when I come in. Knowledgeable of the craft also. Oh how I wish that the store would've been around when I was growing up in the area I would've gone crazy lol. read more

Big Planet Comics is the 3rd store in the DC Metro area that has provided me great comics and service in my 20+ years living in Washington, DC. I'm particularly fond of its current U St. location as it's close to my home. The staff is very friendly and creates an enjoyable space for new and longtime comic readers and fans. I hope that in the future, the DC location becomes wheelchair accessible as its previous Georgetown location. read more

Friendly place, knowledgeable and welcoming. Glad to make this my new comic shop after moving to DC from Seattle. Small space but does not feel cramped. Shop is well organized and the staff was lovely each time I visited. Thanks for ordering Bitch Planet and Pretty Deadly for my box even though they aren't the most popular! read more

The best place for comics hands down. Friendly atmosphere, knowledgeable staff and awesome comics. What more could you ask for?

I don't think I've set foot in a comic book store before today. I went today for Free Comic Book Day and had a fantastic experience. I told a staff member what comic book series I liked in the past and why, and he was able to recommend some other comics based on that. This is one of the few places where a human can still tell you what you might like without using a crowdsourced algorithm based on other people's purchases. All the staff members were incredibly kind, and I'm sure I'll be back to patron this store again. read more

I know this place has gotten some (largely well-deserved) poor reviews in the past, let me emphasize that this was THE PAST. In late 2012 the ownership changed hands with the new owner taking a much more active role in the running of the place, and getting rid of the employee/manager that had more or less let the place fall into neglect. As a 10-year-plus customer (and friend) of the Big Planet chain, let me say that the U Street store is now worthy of the name and is among the best comic stores you'll find not only in the DC area, but anywhere. The store is now cleaner, brighter, and better-organized, and run by (and staffed with) people - Jared and Nick, respectively - who are as knowledgeable and passionate about comics, and as helpful to customers, as anyone I've known. They are equally good at helping out casual customers and complete newbies as they are in finding that new and interesting release to surprise someone like me, who lives and breathes comics. (And if it's not on the shelves, and it CAN be ordered, they WILL get it for you.) Most important, they are friendly and welcoming. If back issues and toys are your thing, this store isn't really for you, as they put 100% of their focus on new releases and maintaining a comprehensive library of graphic novels and collections. Hopefully you can find your joy elsewhere. But if you're a voracious and engaged reader of the comics artform (like me) you'll find anything and everything you'd want here, from the latest super-crossover to the best in indie, art, and imported comics. If you'd had a bad experience here in the past, I urge you to give it another chance! And if you like comics and have never been here, what are you waiting for? :-) read more

Small but overflowing with great comics. A well-chosen selection and an informed staff. I got an excellent suggestion for a gift for a hard-to-buy-for friend and it worked out very well. That kind of service makes me want to support them instead of saving a few bucks by buying online. That and the vanishing convenience of browsing before you buy. read more

Great, welcoming staff in a calming space. They have a huge selection and I've stayed and browsed for hours. The staff are great at making suggestions for something new. Love this place. read more

This is the place! Great service, great selection, helpful, and will take the time to make sure that you walk out with exactly what you want. read more