New comic book store in State College…read more https://www.statecollege.com/articles/business/new-state-college-comic-book-shop-to-celebrate-grand-opening/ This is a small store in the Westerly Parkway Plaza. I have been a comic book reader since the early seventies and until 10 years ago I would frequent the Comic Swap on Fraser Street. However when the price of comics went over $4 I stopped. I liked this store since it did have old comics (not in mint condition) that you could buy for a dollar. I still remember when I could buy a new comic for 20 cents. The store was busy when I arrived around 2 pm on their grand opening day and I did a lot of kids with their parents coming in to the store. From the conversations I heard in the store it seems that there are very knowledgeable people in the store to discuss comics with.

very nice costumer service and the owner was very helpful loved the atmosphere and they were…read morewelcoming

Comic Swap is a fantastic local place. They have a good selection of weeklys and always have…read morecompendiums of classics. I usually check their staff recommended shelf and have found excellent things to read there. The staff are also super helpful, more than a few times I've gone in and told them what I like and am always met with great recommendations. I find myself buying something every time I stop there.

My husband is a huge comic guy so we always try and stop at small shops in our travels. This is one…read morewe've been to several times over the years and seen it change from a mostly comic store to one offering board games, manga, graphic novels and everything in between. On our most recent trip we saw a game of magic going on in the back where the older comics used to be stored so it looks like they've expanded to card games as well. We did see several boxes of the new Disney card game Lorcana as well at the register. Left side of the store houses the card meet ups and a decent selection of manga, though the volumes are mismatched and best to help fill in gaps in your collection. Right side has more recent comics and dice games. As another review said I wish they'd add & Games to be Comics & Games since they do have an expanded board game section now. Feels like they're missing out on some key business. Talked with the cashier who said they've stopped stocking back issues and mostly just fill their monthly orders for regulars, only ordering an extra copy here and there. Husband was looking for a few recent back issues but was told if it wasn't on the shelf, they were sold out. They stopped extra ordering/stocking due to COVID and decrease in foot traffic. We did end up purchasing a hard cover of Peach Momoko's work and Marvel Cats book though. Cashier was very knowledgeable but didn't like to make eye contact with us, always looking around or sitting back watching his computer while we asked about several issues they didn't have. Just seemed uninterested if you weren't a regular so that was a bit of a turn off. Meanwhile he was super friendly and helpful to the man and son before us so they must frequent the shop on a regular basis. Location wise its easy to miss. On the side of dunkin donuts on Frasier St, its on the lower level of dunkin, accessible by staircase only. Not sure about handicap options, but it might be hard to access if you are physically disabled.

Like many second hand bookstores, you get the occasional grandpa nodding off to his book, the older…read moreuncle who unbeknownst to himself starts singing along with the cafe music, and ladies meeting up for a chat. But also like many independent bookstores like this, you can the feel for the down to earth community where people just are. I came in for a morning coffee and to browse the books. I was impressed by the young barista's skill in making a latte to my preferences, and it was really nice to weave my way around the shelves to see what an algorithm recommendation would normally miss. Not sure about the food, but the book space and coffee are on point.

Hidden gem in downtown state college. Old school coffee shop roasting beans in the center of the…read morecafe. Great service with excellent cold brew and drip coffee. Give them a shot you will love them

When I was a student I had shopped here year after year while they had a loyalty card program (you…read moreget a card that gives you 10% off textbooks as long as it wasn't a course pack with an online code or the sort), however, in my senior year they discontinued the program and wouldn't honor the card which was quite a disappointing experience

This is a huge pen state store with lots of souvenirs. This…read moreplace is dog friendly. They even gave my dog a treat which he absolutely loves. They even have pen state dog toys and bandanas that my dog now owns. They have occasional sales which makes it worth it.

Love Ollie's always have something discounted I can use to save. People are very friendlyread more

It's embarrassingly horrible now ‍ fake reviews if they're positive. Prices are high if not higher…read morethan giant target etc

My favorite shopping weekend of the year! More than 250000 books. All proceeds benefit scholarships…read morefor young women to attend college. Great cause!