We didn't realize how far out this place was. It was right by new town. It's right off the exit so…read moredon't speed too fast or else you'll miss it. Small small parking lot on a hill so probably best to come visit spring/summer. This place was jam packed with so much. The guy who checked us out educated us on these comics we saw of invincible characters on the covers but weren't in the comic at all. It was nice to see an array on invincible (I know, im obsessed). We were looking for some Kingsman comics but only found the one with the cast from the movie on it. We bought a comic and some cases for displaying. We'll probably visit every now and then just because it's so far from us.

This place was very nice. My son and husband are comic book readers I just go along with it. This…read morehas been my favorite of all.the comic book stores I have been drug into over the last 13 years!

Having spent portions of my life flipping through comic boxes and fawning over action figures, this…read moreshop checked all the boxes. This is a legit place with staff who know what they're talking about. Good prices, very organized, and clean. My recommendation is to make an afternoon of this sleepy strip mall and include a visit here.

Employees were rude... don't talk to customers like they are under the age of 12... saying no no we…read moredon't open baggage's... why say things in the case are more expensive but don't open a baggage... your selection is not the best but when people check out the selection don't get your pantys in a bunch over a $15 item... said I would pay for the item after opening a baggie but still got treated like a child... just wanna make sure the motu worked properly... also said check out everything outside of a case cause items not in a case are worth nothing. So when I look at a bagged item you yell at me... gfys... not a great shop and prices are fairly high... . Garbage!!

A hidden gem! Has everything that you can ask for! Great games, great toys and great staff! I'mread more

From the owner: The Hero Complex is a superhero-themed family entertainment center that offers an array of…read moreinteractive experiences for people of all ages. We are an arcade with the latest types of superhero video games, virtual reality experiences, retro games, and interactive physical activities Whether you are looking for high-energy gaming, the latest superhero merchandise, a fun hangout for the family, or a great place to throw a party, the Hero Complex is your destination! We are excited to share our passion for superhero culture with you at the Hero Complex!

Super super cute little shop! Traveling and needed a deck box and sleeves and the service was…read morereally wonderful. Also, they had a Kingdom Heart song playing in the background and just really made me feel happy! They have plenty of comics and TCG and definitely seems like a good spot! They also have Thursday night Magic I wished I could have stayed for!

I've visited this location a few times and I didn't enjoy it. I found the management at this…read morelocation very rude. I started ordering online instead

I love the huge selection of both new comics AND back issues extending all the way back to the…read moreSilver Age and even Golden Age!! The owner is very knowledgable and has great insight which helped me find exactly the comic books that I was seeking. He had high dollar books but also a very big selection of $1 comics which helped me fill some gaps in my collection! This is my new favorite comic book store in the region!!!

Fantastic selection of new and old comics. Knowledgeable and friendly ownership. This is my…read morefavorite comic store and I go as often as I possibly can! They also sell games, toys, and more.

The coolest little hidden gem. A family owned anime and hobby shop. So many cool trinket here to…read moreshop around with. They sell books, shirts, and models. The staff is incredible and the store is spacious.

Excellent selection of items including a room dedicated to gundams. Employees are very friendly and…read morehelpful. Prices are generally good for most items and comparable to ordering online. They offer loyalty stamp cards here which is 1 stamp for every $10 spent. Then when you fill up the stamp card you get 10% off your order. They also sell "used" kits here which apparently are in perfectly good condition with all parts still intact but just that the outer plastic may have been removed. These are products that the store has purchased from other people. Overall had a good experience here. There's even a cute fish tank here next to a couch if you need a quick break from all that shopping.

I was in St Louis from out of state and had a few minutes to check out some comic shops. This one…read morehad a nice selection, albeit a little hard to find certain ones since is was a little out of order with comics not in the right area or in the process of being added. Regardless a nice place to visit and I found a number of comics I was looking for. A Veteran discount would have been nice as a lot of comic shops I go to have that.

Very knowledgable and friendly staff. wide assortment of all things related to tabletop games like…read moreDungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering.

I've been shopping at this store for going on 2 decades, and it's truly the happiest place I've…read morefound outside of family and friends. The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly and I love building a comic, manga and book library for my grandson to create memories and leave them behind with him once I'm gone. Stop shopping the online stores and go visit my friends at Heroic Adventures! Shop local!

Review Visit: December 22nd, 2013…read more Adventures here tend to be on the more nerdy side. Heroic Adventures, just like Slackers, is a frequent stop for my friends and I when we are visiting friends in Edwardsville. Just like Slackers, the price of things here tends to be on the 'higher' side of things. But with higher prices come a lot of cool things... They have board games, card games, collectible/trading card games, comics, graphic novels, figures, and the list goes on and on. Almost anyone who has the smallest sliver of geekiness in them will find something here they want to buy. One of my friends always drools over they figure section. I always browse the board games, DBZ stuff and Magic: the Gathering sections. We typically spend 30 minutes looking around before we finally leave and one of us bought something. It is a great companion store to Slackers.. Whereas Slackers is heavy on games, this place is heavy on everything else.

Where do I start? This place is awesome, if you're not looking for anything but comic books. The…read moreprice is right there customer service is incredible and they are definitely educated on the extents variety of different books different publishers hold nine yards. I try not to shop anywhere else if I can help it

Amazing selection of new and back issues. This is a true comic book shop not a game room that has a…read morehandful of comics. The staff is supper helpful and knowledgeable.

Excellent store for gaming and TCGs. Prices are extremely competitive. I had an issue with a…read moremisdelivery by UPS and customer service was quick to respond and resolve. This store is my goto for pre-orders. They always deliver, even on hard to get items.

I remember not liking The Collector years ago because of the pricing, and eventually stopped going…read morethere. Fast forward to recently, my girlfriend and I got back into collecting Pokémon cards. When she suggested giving The Collector another try, I was hesitant, but we decided to check it out again. To their credit, the pricing has improved compared to what I remembered, even though it still tends to be on the higher side. We also met a few people there and started making friends, which made the experience more enjoyable. Unfortunately, over time, those friendships seemed to fade for no apparent reason. It started to feel like we were being singled out or treated differently, and the overall atmosphere became uncomfortable. Whether that was intentional or not, it left us feeling unwelcome and targeted. Because of that experience, we've decided not to return. While there are some positive aspects to the store, the overall environment no longer feels like a place where we want to spend our time.