THEY NO LONGER SELL COMICS. just games and action figures, etc. great for gamers. nothing for comic…read morecollectors

Purchased a defective product and they were happy to exchange it out for me, which is often not the…read morepolicy at gaming stores. Will return to purchasing the future. Staff was pretty friendly and their magic. The gathering singles collection is very solid.

it's what you want from your local comic book shop. Great selection, knowledgeable staff and…read morefriendly people! You never know what treasures you are going to find in there!

Yesterday was my first time visiting the store was looking forward to check the place out and see…read moreif there was anything interesting to read for the week. It was calm and decent even though there were a lot boxes around the store that made things difficult to get through and there wasn't anyone available in the checkout section since I think the owner who was wearing a checkered black and white shirt with a black hat who looks like he's in mid or late 40s and other staff member were getting some vintage comics packed up to mall for the holidays which is understandable. There was a comic book I was interested in purchasing I think it was a vintage Spider-Man book from the 60s or 70s that had the lizard on the front and I was gonna purchase it until the owner came in with a stressed or angry attitude towards me saying that all the comic in the white boxes needed to be alphabetical order and he took it from my hand without even saying anything in a proper manner that they weren't for sale and that whatever was on the shelf were the ones on sale. Thankfully, I'm a person who's calm and didn't have a reaction like anyone would and it was a place that I won't visiting again for a while, maybe until the holiday session is over and the owner is calm then I'll give them another chance. Moral of the story is that comic book owners who are have a stressful day and a negative attitude, don't be afraid to take a day off and get some time for yourself.

Nice little place in La grange, I found some good material to wit, Sgt Rock, Swamp Thing, Spawn…read morecollection etc. I met David the manager and he's knowledgeable enthusiastic and talkative. He's kool. I'll be back soon. Also La grange is a nice little town

It's okay. Nothing too out there and different compared to other comic shops and not that many back…read moreissues to dig through. Like Graham Crackers some fun key issues for sale but higher priced. This place is like Graham Crackers cousin! It's in downtown La Grange so you'd think that's a plus, and it is, but I find myself rather strolling through town than just a few minutes here as there really isn't much to find in the store.

Great store for comic lovers! My boyfriend and I stopped by…read moreon our way to lunch to check them out and we liked their selection of comic books and manga! I loved their selection of comics created by local artists as well! Everyone working there was helpful and friendly! You get a super welcoming vibe. It's nice! Don't forget to stop by

Awesome comic shop, my favorite in the city. Great selection with fair prices for back issues and a…read morenice 50 cent bin. A nice guy named James helped me out at the register and was super helpful and welcoming.

Tiny place with a ton of stuff. Worker was very friendly and helpful. A lot of collectibles. My…read moregrandsons were digging the Super Hero stuff and I was liking the wrestling figures. Good range of prices.

It's been a while since I visited a pop culture paradise so I needed an educated tour guide this…read moreafternoon. Shopping for a very specific anime gift for a teen friend I knew I went to the right place when Mr. Wayne himself gave me a very detailed tour of his wares. This world today is far more complex than it was back in my Batman and Robin days, so I was very happy to get the assistance. They have every price point and virtually every character. While it is packed with product, it is the kind of store that every corner you look at you find something fun. Great service, good prices and a very broad assortment= hours of fun every visit!

A very friendly local shop with a large amount of collectibles. I love coming here when I'm looking…read moreto sell some games or cards and buying some single Pokémon cards or packs. There's a little of something for everyone here. I usually see the same staff faces and they're always helpful and welcoming. If you're a collector at any level, definitely stop by. I believe they even had a couple labubus if that's what you're looking for!

This place is exactly what's wrong with many collecting hobbies. Yea, the selection here is pretty…read moregood. That's mostly because the prices are terrible--worse than eBay and Facebook marketplace scalpers. Case in point: there's a pokemon illustrated set that just came out. It's $17. You can still get lucky at retailers and it'll be restocked. Here, just 2 days after launch, they're selling for $50. Just nuts. I guess it's clear this isn't a "card shop," it's a scalpers storefront. Don't go here looking for Lorcana--guessing the margins are too low. Except for their singles, which they sell for $2-4....crazy pricing for Lorcana. Anyways, i won't be back. Will have to continue my search for a card shop that's ethical and somewhat reasonable. --------- Edit in response to business reply: 1) i agree conversation could go a long way. But when your pricing on a brand new Pokémon set (which doesn't have a set market yet) is already 3x MSRP, what productive conversation can happen? It's just a straight up gouge. I'm not naive to expect to get everything at MSRP, but i think 3x markup 2 days post launch is unreasonable. 2) i did ask about Lorcana. I was told you "don't carry much" and "didn't have any right now." 3) you seem to be implying that you're aware prices are high and can then be negotiated lower. If that's how you want to do it that's your prerogative, just understand that's offputting for new customers. It's hard to want to establish a relationship and have a conversation when the first impression is being taken advantage of. And when your response to pricing questions is "well the hobby is thriving!" I don't think that's off base.

This place deserves 5 stars. I'm a beginner comic book collector and this was my first time at a…read morecomic book store, and I gotta say it was clean and very organized. I didn't know where to start and I think I stood out because the store owner himself asked if I needed any help, very nice of him. I knew what I wanted just didn't know where to start, but he ended up finding all the comics I was looking for. I don't truly know the value of comic books since I'm a beginner, but to me the books I got we worth every cent. I was more than happy with what I got and I will definitely be coming back to get the other books I wasn't able to get today. I spent less than $80 for a bunch of books. Now I have to get cases.

An excellent local comic shop brimming with new and old, and an absurd amount of big boy books for…read morethe high level collector. Really nice owners. Will be a regular here!

went with my kid helped out a lot with all my sons questions has a lot of great comics cards and…read moregreat service

My grandmother used to live in an apartment above this store. I spent a lot of time in here when I…read morewas little, absolutely entranced by all of the superheroes and cool drawings. Little me was always going straight for the Star Wars comic books though. I recently went back for the first time in years, having become a semi-avid comic collector, and was blown away. Not only was it as welcoming and amazing as I remembered, but the selection was incredible. Of all the comic stores I've been to, this has got to be the best one, hands down.

It has been some time so I stopped in to Challengers Comics, I just finished working in the area,…read moreso I made my stop on the way home. I was greeted as soon I walked in, very friendly staff which is plus. The sele are is extensive and the price point is great, so much to choose from I did pick up a few items. I will make another stop very soon. Thank you Challengers Comics.

I have been visiting Challengers Comics + Conversation since their opening day and to this date,…read morethis is my spot. From day one the service, the selection and the whole atmosphere is something that I haven't found anywhere else! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, they don't walk around behind you watching your every move like they do in most of the other places I have visited in Chicago and other states. They have a great selection of books, collectables, art, large selection of older comic books at great prices, love attending their events as much as possible, never miss the anniversary, only missed their FREE COMIC BOOK DAY once, I was out of the country! I could not say enough great things about MY FAVORITE COMIC BOOK STORE!

I started the new year with an intention to replace doomscrolling on screens with reading, and New…read moreBook Joy in Brookfield has been the answer! New Book Joy is a fantastic independent bookstore. Owned and operated by educators, they have a beautifully curated collection of books and gifts for all ages of readers. What I love most is their events - book clubs (silent and talking!), book swaps, small biz book bashes, and more. I've met so many wonderful people who love to read, which has made me want to read even more. New Book Joy is a fantastic addition to Brookfield!

I am so excited to have New Book Joy in town - it is an absolute little gem! The owners are so warm…read moreand welcoming -- you can feel their love for books and community the moment you walk in. I went to one of their Books and Bites events at Happier Now (another great local find!) which featured a four-course tasting menu paired with hand-picked books, and it was incredible -- creative, delicious, and so thoughtfully done. It's not just a little bookstore; they make the most of their amazing community to bring people together and spark a real love of books.