By far the best comic book store I've been to in NC. Downtown Wilmington right across from…read moreBespoke...plenty of street parking to get to. The selection...amazing. Anything you could want and look for: comics (marvel/dc, etc) , graphic novels, manga/anime, funko pops, action figures, a section for kids, Star Wars. The biggest draw are their selection and amount of statues they have. Plenty on display and all for a solid, reasonable price. Some of the Funkos they have in stock were so new that I was able to go ahead and cancel a good amount of pre-orders from other sites/vendors. The staff was very friendly and knew their stuff. I highly, I highly recommend just walking through and browsing even if you're not a big comic person. *they have a brother/sister store right across the street diagonally from them. Plenty of figures, comics, and statues as well but mostly the "nostalgia" pieces.

Greeted as soon as we entered, and asked if we needed anything. Fair selection of comics and toys/…read morecollectibles. Overall prices seemed pretty average. We got a trade (comic) and a sticker. Don't forget to go to their vintage counterpart Memory Lane Comics 2 down the street. Overall it was a good stop!

Have you ever seen the show Under the Dome there is scene in one of the first episodes where a cow…read moreis literally spilt in half? Well the other half of the cow is on display behind the checkout counter here.... Whatever...Wilmington is a very new addition to the Castle Street district. I was in the neighborhood for the Friday night tasting at Wilmington Wine and noticed the sign for this business and the cow out front so I decided to stop in and check it out. This is cool, new and interesting shop is filled with novelty items, tv memorabilia, vintage items, comics and much much more. I overheard one customer who was super excited about all the Dr. Who items. Great place to get a unique gift for sure and I really hope this business does well here.

If you are looking for movie memorabilia, this is the place to go. This is definitely the strangest…read morestore I have ever been to. They sell old toys, posters, comics, scripts, and other weird collectables that I didn't think of. Everything is well priced, not expensive. If you like film and antiques, this is uniquely for you.

This is one of favorite comic stores ever! I mean, this place is fantastic and the prices are…read moregreat. It has a good offering of comics, merch, toys and friendly faces. I always get something every time I come here. Refer to the photos to see what I got this time. I had been looking for this Batman for a while and found it here! 100% recommended and can't wait to come back!

This is the vintage counterpart to Memory Lane Comics. Overall, they had a good amount of vintage…read morecollectibles, comics, and paraphernalia for comics, anime, Star Wars and more! We were greeted as soon as we walked in and my favorite part was the $10 fill a bag of vintage comics near the back of the shop. Their prices were reasonable and their items were varied so it's a good stop if you are already on the street. The parking is only street side parking, which is a little frustrating but everything in downtown is that way.

Found this hidden gem on a recent beach trip. Well laid out. High quality. Fair pricing. Owners are…read morewonderful folks who love comic books & people. Highly recommend!

Great selection of vintage Marvel comics. Comics are in reasonably good condition. Owners are very…read morefriendly and helpful.

Showed up before closing time and was refused entry into main store. Was told by manager that the…read morearcade would be open longer because they were having card night. Same idiot that denied us entry to store came and kicked us out of arcade as well so they could play card games. Seems the right hand doesn't know what the left is doing. In this day and time to turn away business that means they dont need your money or have plenty to pay higher for your trade ins.

Being of the age to remember Pong first coming out, this arcade has a lot of the old school arcade…read moregames I dropped many quarters through growing up. Thanks for keeping old school arcade a available! All the older games take a lot of time, effort and money to maintain. Thank you!

Photography by 3Spade7Star @3Spade7Star_photography…read moreJanuary 25, 2026 - Sunday The Black Cat Shoppe was on my to go see list in Wilmington to see if I could get on a historical tour in a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, they don't have historical tours but they do have tours on foot and it was not feasible for me to do after having a surgery on my hip & leg - still healing. So I browsed the store for a long period and had the most fun with using the coin operated crystal vending machine. For two quarters you can get one to three crystals with a turn of the knob on the machine. I was lucky to get three crystals several times. You don't know how many or what kind of crystals you will get, yet it is fun, and the crystals make a great gift to give to people. I got a lot of green aventurine crystals and crystals I usually would not select like dalmation jasper & a dull moonstone. It was a steal since most crystals are $1-3 each for the sizes I received of these crystals. Alyssa was very engaging and stellar in providing me information and generating more sales effortlessly - just by answering all my questions and showing me different rings stocked inside the ring display. She was delightful, memorable, and helped me select the perfect rings to wear on my index and third finger. I got 3 rings for $24.99. Other items I purchased was: money attraction incense & oudh resin in a glass bottle for incense, unique oracle cards with funny yes & no answers, stickers, a pamphlet detailing all the places where television series and movies were filmed at in Wilmington, North Carolina, and post cards. The postcards were only $1. I should have bought a book there that I thought I already had. The book is The Ghosts of Old Wilmington by John Hirchak. The book is signed by the writer. I had two ghost books about Wilmington but it was not that one. Yet it is another reason I should go back to The Black Cat Shoppe. I plan to come back here and go on their tours later in the future. This is a place I plan to visit again the next time I come to Wilmington, North Carolina.

This store was supposed the "one tree hill record store" and used as something else in Dawsons…read morecreek I believe.. has a lot of toys, magnets, post cards and etc... If you are a fan of the show One Tree Hill come check it out!

Fantastic Toy and Collectibles Store... Great selection and pricing. If you're in the area I highly…read morerecommend stopping by this Gem of a shop. Can't wait to go back.

Bought a storm trooper cookie jar from here. was unable to open because it was tapped shut. Got…read morehome and it's broken. called and told them and was told that o could have broken on the drive home. I live less than 2 miles from this place. was also told it's vintage so it's buy as is. I never would have bought it knowing it was broken. Highly recommend not to purchase from this location. their idea of vintage collectibles is broken stuff.

Love this place! Try to go anytime Im in J'ville. Love that they offer trades. Sales counter staff…read moreare always nice, the trade counter folks are tolerable to deal with depends on who you get. Huge inventory on books, games, collectibles, instruments, comics. prices can be a little off but sometimes I can find good deals on used items.

I always enjoy visiting this location. Staff is so nice! Specifically the blonde man that wears…read moreleather jackets. He was very kind and helped me find gifts that would interest my friend. It's always clean and well organized here, even on holidays which is a very impressive factor. They have a large selection of books, accessories, blind boxes, games, clothing, and even some signed albums. I was able to find pristine Buffy comics for GREAT pricing! I highly recommend dropping by whether it is to buy, sell, or just look!

In Myrtle Beach area visiting and being a long time (65+ years), and having noticed the sign on the…read moreHighway, decided to stop by and check it out. Even though small, they have quite a variety of collectibles. Including comics, games, action figures, records, etc. A nice mix of comics from 60s and up. A couple of old issues that I either have or have had in the past. It was a pleasant experience and nice chat about all things collectible.

I was down in Myrtle Beach visiting the relocated family and while on some errands my Dad mentioned…read morea comic book store along the road we were on and this found us popping in to the House Of Heroes. While the shop itself isn't massive in scope, they are stock-piled with a whole lot of awesome stuff. There is a heavy emphasis on action figures and I saw plenty of the Marvel Legends, GI Joe and Star Wars figures along with several groups of classic toys as well, meaning older editions of this stuff that either were of their own personal collections or from others who wished to part with the treasures. Also before you ask, yes they have Funko Pops. Of course there are comic books both new and more vintage and while some of those are in boxes, the higher priced editions are up above on racks or the wall space to be showcased better. I didn't purchase anything despite having my eyes set on the brand-new Hasbro Cobra Commander. I didn't bring a big suitcase with me so I only had so much room to carry stuff back. The staff was friendly and I encourage all like-minded geeks to pay them a visit. There is surely a little something for all ages of collector.

Matt is an S-tier human being. Helped me troubleshoot my system for the better part of a month -…read morethe man takes care of his customers. 10/10 recommend, will be going here until I move or die.

First visit to Gravity Records today. Will definitely be back. Had great selection of used R&B and…read morejazz...I think I had pulled 2 or 3 within the first 10 minutes of being there. Prices were very reasonable and records are in great condition. Service was great too, even while they were prepping the store for a show later. Enjoyed my experience.