Nice little simple shop that has a good amount of selections in stock. I will say this shop is…read moreparticularly for those who are looking for newer releases than older issues to maximize their collection as this store usually stops ordering books if it isn't really in current popularity. Basically they either have what you're looking for or don't. The employees are amazing and friendly, always striking up conversations with guests so the environment feels welcoming. I definitely will keep coming back when there is a new release.

KA-POW! ZONK! Yep!! I can be a comic geek sometimes! And Alpha Comics feeds the need! Several…read moremembers of my family are comic book fans, aka sequential art, and my nephew and I are actually working on writing comics! Whether you are team DC or team Marvel or both, this shop has a tremendous selection of your favorites. This place is very organized and neat! Boxes and rows of comics to sift through and choose from will fill an afternoon of nerdy bliss. If you are a collector of action figures, toys, Pop characters, etc. this store has some nice choices. Their selection isn't huge, but definitely worth a gander. There was a Mad Magazine Robin figure that was really cool and hilarious! And the prices are fair, pretty much the same as other similar places. The young man who checked me out (I stocked up on Archie Double Digests!) was super friendly and helpful. He even offered me some sandwiches that had been catered from Jimmy Johns! WOW! BOING!! Lunch and a good read... my day is looking up!! BAM!

Honestly, this is my favorite comic book store in the Richmond area. Every selection is catered to…read morethe niche of every reader. They don't only have newer selections, but also a vast amount of older issues for those who are looking to maximize their collection. The employees are very nice and knowledgeable of a variety of stories and what they have in stock, often providing recommendations and even assisting in ordering books at your request. The pricing is always reasonable, especially when it comes to the more "vintage" selections. Definitely will continue to shop here whenever I need a good read!

Stories Comics is a solid comic shop with a great selection and a lot of inventory. Pure comics,…read moretoo, not a bunch of gamer stuff or anime bikini statues. PROS: Lots of back issue bins and lots of trade paperbacks. A nuts amount of DC Archives, Marvel Masterworks. Dark Horse pre-code horror collected editions, etc. Nice mix of old and new stuff. Also a good amount of third party and alternative comics. Some discount bins, but I didn't find anything worth even the discounted price. The store is clean, bright, and organized. This is a solid version of a traditional sort of comic shop. CONS: No real cons to speak of here, other than there isn't really anything unique that makes this store stand out. No specific flavor or personality to it. This is just a classic, straightforward comic shop. Nothing wrong with that. VERDICT: There's a lot of good comics competition in Richmond. Some for weirdos, some for normies. This shop is for the more traditional comics fan, who just wants the best version of a standard comic book store.

A bookstore in Richmond to visit on Broad Street. I found parking around the corner since you can't…read morepark in front of the store. When I got there, they had a table of books for $1, mostly kid's books. Once inside, there are books along the wall. I also saw comic books, records and some vintage ads by decades. They have a very tiny kid's section nothing to rave about. My impression is that they had a lot of books, but not a lot of popular books. It was still worth a look. I did see some books about Art and Architecture. I am sure I am missing mentioning more, but that is what I remembered. The books were fairly priced and was glad to find 2 books. You can see my pics to see them. The bookstore seems to have been there a long time. It doesn't look like it's been updated ever. There is an old vibe here, but these are the kinds of bookstore you will find something cool and rare. The old register at the counter is also a classic.

The coolest place I've been to EVER. The first thing I noticed was the amazing musty smell of old…read morecarpet and BOOKS! The selection was vast so it will take me quite some time to peruse but this store is an absolute gem. There's a little something for everyone and I'm sure quite a few items you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else. Definitely worth stopping by

Five out of five stars! These guys are the best, they were prompt to shp my order, and after a…read morecouple days I noticed half of my order wasnt sent. I sent them an email and within the hour I get a personal phone call back from Aubrey, the sweetest, nicest, most genuine person, they explain the situation and just having a little hiccup, they go above and beyond and refund the 2nd half, and help me feel better about the mistake. I can't thank them enough but they have gotten a repeat customer. These people have my business and I hope the boss sees how amazing Aubrey is and how great she is at handling customers. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Renovation not withstanding, a comic shop should not smell of cigarette smoke actively coming from…read morethe back room. I doubt you will find archival quality books with that in mind. Friendly staff, and greeted right away.

Amazing shop that has comics and graphic novels! The two people working when I stopped in were…read moresuper kind and incredibly knowledgeable. The store was surprisingly big compared to the outside, with tons of variety from blank comic covers for artists to banned graphic novels. The value felt very fair for everything they also have a few mystery packs of 30 books for 14.99 which was super fun to open/check out! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a new book or searching for a graphic novel that you've been wanting!

Great place!! Lots in stock to choose from!! Needed something for my step son and couldn't wait for…read moreAmazon. A couple of bucks more at the storefront, but just loved the atmosphere. Staff was very nice and not annoyingly in your face. Was nice to walk around and just look and take my time picking something out. I like to give business to places like this so that they don't go away. It's nice to go and look around instead of "looking" on Amazon. Keep it up!! Great place!!

Easily my favorite bookstore in RVA. Owners Chris and Berkley are super-enthusiastic book nerds who…read moreare kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. Whenever I go in to talk books (and of course buy books), their eyes light up and they turn me on to titles and authors I didn't even know existed--which is both appreciated and amazing, considering the volume of books I read. I also love how intelligently curated their selection is. There are no piles of shitty, ghost written James Patterson novels here, only titles worthy of any inquisitive reader's attention. I just love this place. The two cats, Mylar and Page, that wander the store and say hello only add to the charm that is Shelf Life Books.

Absolutely adorable bookstore in Carry Town!! Great selection of books, recommendations from staff,…read moreand the cutest cats hanging out.

Five out of five stars! These guys are the best, they were prompt to shp my order, and after a…read morecouple days I noticed half of my order wasnt sent. I sent them an email and within the hour I get a personal phone call back from Aubrey, the sweetest, nicest, most genuine person, they explain the situation and just having a little hiccup, they go above and beyond and refund the 2nd half, and help me feel better about the mistake. I can't thank them enough but they have gotten a repeat customer. These people have my business and I hope the boss sees how amazing Aubrey is and how great she is at handling customers. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Well lit, well cared for books and toys. We had a couple of questions that the person behind the…read morecounter couldn't answer. However, they did offer to look things up and try and find something through a different distributor if we needed them too. Which was nice.

Love this card shop. Favorite place to go on the weekends, and the number one spot to buy packs and…read moreboxes. Super friendly atmosphere and awesome staff. Never had a bad experience at this place.

A T M O S P H E R E The shop itself is put together very…read morewell and the layout is easy to maneuver. As for the staff... the lack of customer service skills ruins my outlook on this well put together shop and literally has me not wanting to return.. Very. Limited. Parking. which fills up quick, so if you can... come on a week day to avoid getting blocked in. S E R V I C E The female sitting behind the counter today was incredibly rude. She never said hello or welcomed us, or any of the other customers in. And when I went to check out, she just stared at me and never asked me if I was ready, if I found everything okay, or anything... Not customer friendly at all. Might as well have been at a self checkout machine, would've received more interaction from AI. V A R I E T Y They have a decent variety! Magic the Gathering, One Piece, Pokémon, Warhammer, Anime, Comics, Yu-Gi-Oh!, a huge books selection, and more.