Don't try to shift the blame to me. I was never delinquent picking up my pull list other then when…read moreI decided to stop patronizing your store. "Constantly asked for exceptions to store policies" is a load of crap and you know it. Don't lie, Dan. I was never anything but a loyal customer. If you want to air out grievances here on this public forum, I can gladly do so. Why don't you talk about how miserable you are and how it reflects in your customer service? A few other reviewers seem to have the same thoughts about that. When someone walks in the door it's a toss up if you'll get Harvey or Two-Face. Most of the time it's the latter. Or should we discuss how you put RFK Jr. campaign flyers in your customers' bags and then badger them about his policies? Or how a simple question about moving turns into a political debate with you? How about how you allow a gaggle of idiots to stand around your store cursing while children are present as you laugh along? And the only reason you stopped was because your wife said something to you? Would you like me to continue?

The best comic store around. There is a reason Boom Tube has won CT Insides Best Comic Book store…read morefor three years running and best Toy store this year. Lots of books, new and old, with a great wall book selection. Friendly environment, and welcoming atmosphere. Have met many people I consider good friends here, including the store owner Dan. Dan always runs a fair business, discourages scalpers by not allowing single people to buy out hot merchandise, and always sells at MSRP on release while other shops are charging eBay prices.

An actual comic-first comic book shop. While they carry all the usual cards, figurine, etc - it's…read morenot at the expense of having all new issues and a ton of back issues. Will be my go-to from now on!

I loved this place. I found one of my favorites comics there! Silver Surfer JT was super sweet and…read morehelpful. I brought a friend and my nephew , and he found something he loved it there too. They have loads of great choices and packed with goodness. I'll definitely be back! The atmosphere, customer service, and the prices are great!

"Well I'm a write a little letter I'm gonna mail it to my…read morelocal DJ" (Chuck Berry) My down-sizing and decluttering mission continues. I've pretty much depleted my decades long accumulation of baseball cards so now I'm into selling off my football cards. I walked into DJ's Comics and Cards to sell six vintage New York Giants cards from the late 1950's and early 1960's. I had done my pricing research, and after correcting for condition and selling to a retailer, I had an idea what to ask for. He offered me $5 less than my assesment, so I countered with his cash offer plus $5 in store credit and that clinched the deal. I ended up using the store credit toward buying a Tom Brady and a Kobe Bryant card for my grandson. DJ's made me a very fair offer and we were both satisfied with the outcome. The store has quite a bit more comics than cards, but I sure enjoyed looking at the shopwcases and rummaging through the commons boxes.

Very nice small business with a lot of fun! Maybe not something for everyone as it is an acquired…read moretaste, but the employees are nice and knowledgeable on what they sell. Sometimes you can even find card boxes for less than their market value. I would recommend.

First time in AU store this morning (Wilmington, DE) with my son, who thought him and friends could…read morecompete in a pokémon tournament; but when we showed up, it seemed they were lacking experience in game format based off gane formats as well as having proper decks to compete by rules. I have to say that Andrew went above and beyond to make it a positive experience for us stopping in and instead of just telling us he couldn't play/ wasn't able based off his level and skill, Andrew turned it into a learning opportunity to have my son understand the tournament game rules, watch matches and providing my son and friends a space to play/practice with the game . My son struggles with social settings and social/emotional norms often and tends to self isolate, You have no clue how much that kindness was so very appreciated . Thank you from the bottom of my heart- Andrew, you are amazing!

A big thumbs up, used to work there many years ago. Joe and Erik are top notch guys, wish them many…read moremore years of success! Mike H!!! Go Whirligig!!! Lol!

I wish I'd taken pictures of the place--it's amazing. If you're into comics, this is the spot…read more Prices are great, and the selection is mint-condition: older newsstand copies, plus low- and high-keys from the Golden Age to modern. The guy behind the counter was very knowledgeable. I picked up some new Godzilla issues, a modern Zorro, and a 12¢ Phantom.

Cool store, tiny but packed chock full of comics. The owner was really nice and friendly, greeted…read moreme when I came in (which I appreciate when stores do this). He also gave me a good deal on a TMNT comic he had on the wall. I would totally go back to this shop next time I'm in the area.

"Now popular culture Can't stop 'til it gets enough"…read more(John Mellencamp) They've only been open since June and they claim to be "home of the largest collection of pop culture items on the east coast". I can tell you that this store is huge, neatly set up, and boasts an ungodly amount of comics, collectibles, figurines, toys, games, cards, books, posters (check out the very foxy Supergirl) across the pop culture spectrum of movies, television, comic books, super heroes & villains. They even have a small sports card section, so every branch of the Nerd Tree is represented here! They don't have a website, but have a Facebook page on their business card, which I included as a photo.

I have been here 2 times and will be back, again. I bought two full comic book sets, one was a 52…read morebook set for $100, and most of these are in almost pristine condition. I then bought another 18 comic book full set for $15 and with 2 missing books (that was clearly marked as missing) and I found the other 2 online, so now I have the full set, and it only cost me $24 in all - you can't beat these prices. I'm not looking for comic books that are in perfect condition, although, most that I have received are in great condition and inside protective sleeves. I'm 54 years young and enjoying being able to buy full sets of of the classics. Great store, and I can't wait to buy my next full series.

Just wanted to update since, in the months since I last reviewed, I have found an enormous amount…read moreof very rare books here. The owner keeps stocking the shelves with so many amazing new treasures that I have started visiting weekly just to not miss out on anything! It has become my go to spot.

The young gentleman working here was immediately welcoming and helpful upon entering for the first…read moretime with my seven year old. After explaining to him a few times the the INDIVIDUAL packs of Pokémon cards are $3.99 NOT the entire container holding the lot of them for that low price- he then moved on to the small items offered for sale besides comic books. I was originally proud of thinking of this local, small business as a quick stop to pick up cards or a comic for my son- which he has already asked to back this am- one day after first going. So my original thought was true, but then I became hooked after perusing the Game of Thrones comic book series. And then after talking about how covid delayed the reprint of the 1982 French comic book Le Transperceneige (original content source for the 2013 movie and 2020 tv series snowpiercer) - I know I will be back when that becomes available. I also love it when other customers become involved in the discussion. It's a lovely little shop to geek out in peace!

Art and Braulio are amongst the friendliest comic professionals I've had the fortune to interact…read morewith. Was looking to sell the last of a mostly copper-aged comic collection and they made an offer on-the-spot. If you're considering letting go of some of your archives - seriously - give The Eye Opener a call!

This is my spot. Friendly staff who know where everything is even if a box is unlabeled. Solid…read moretrade paperback section. Near limitless back issue collection and almost every current series from Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, Vertigo, IDW, and more. If you decide to open an account with them (ten dollar deposit, and they take a list of series you follow and put new release issues aside for you, with a minimum one pickup per month) you get great perks like 10 percent off all new comics. And I believe trade paperbacks too. My favorite thing about this store is they put together packets of consecutive issues for both new and old series. Really helpful if you want to dive into a series that started awhile ago and you don't have to hunt down single issues. Recently grabbed the first 8 issues of East of West because it was all there ready to go. But they put together old and new stuff. AvX, Brightest Day, Generation X, X-Statix, Civil War, tons of complete miniseries 80s-current. And their Christmas-New Years sale is out of this world.

This store always has a thoughtful and amazing selection of toys, games, activities, books and…read moremore. And the store is a delight to be in. It is so fun and well designed and played out. The staff is wonderful and helpful.

I love coming here on Saturdays for story-time with my grandson - we always have the best time. The…read moreGeneral Manager and her daughter Molly are wonderful with the kids, and always have a fun activity planned. The toys are wonderful and different from the usual, with a great selection for all ages. Highly recommend!