Whenever I'm on South Street I always visit Atomic Comics.This place is a treasure trove for anyone…read morewho loves comics & collectibles. From the moment I walked in, I felt like a kid in a candy store. I wish the arcade machines worked but they're only for display. The shelves are packed w/ everything from the latest ,manga,Marvel & DC (you name it they have it)issues to rare back issues that you don't see anywhere else. I spent ages flipping through back issues, discovering old favorites, & even some titles I'd never heard of before. The manga section is amazing too! Honestly, it's one of the best I've ever seen!And the collectibles! Action figures, vintage posters, Funko Pops, & even some high-end statues sprinkled throughout the store made it feel like a mini museum of nerdy goodness. The staff are super friendly & clearly love what they do. They were happy to chat about my finds, give recommendations, or just geek out w/ me over classic storylines. I even found a few hidden gems in the dollar bins that felt like little victories. Atomic Comics isn't just a store it's an experience. It's cozy & full of charm. If you love comics, collectibles, or just want to spend a few hours exploring a place where fandom really comes alive, this is the spot! I'll def be coming back!

A large, handi cap accessible comic store that has more than just comics. There's catcha machines,…read morefunko pops, t shirt, plushies, action figures, and more. There's an array of comics from good for kids to mature audiences only. The staff is friendly, the place is popin, definitely a place to stop in if you're interested in anything nerdy

Lots of comics. Found some issues that I was looking for but many are not priced or overpriced…read more Many issues were bagged but not boarded which is a turn off for me. Little disorganized but you could spends hours in there. Customer service was pleasant.

Store is completely unorganized, doesn't take credit card or debt cards, owner was rude and could…read morecare less about any customers, also has a room of collectibles but never opens it up for customers. Waste of time

You have to walk Philadelphia when you're in Philadelphia, that's how we ran into this comic shop…read more It was complete happenstance and I'm so happy it was. Brave New Worlds' service was amazing, everyone was so kind and knowledgeable about the comics they carried. BNW also have a few action figures and large scale models for purchase. Pricing pretty comparable to most comic shops.

Cute store! Didn't know it was here…read more There are a lot of comic books, collectible figurines, board games in the back and other neat comic related items. We found a section where they bunch 20 comic books into a mystery pack, just $10!

Small shop with limited parking that occupies the same building with several other businesses. We…read morewere not really sure what to expect at Cult Fiction Comics, but for a small shop it's very well stocked. Good selection of longboxes, some new pull books, along with a fair selection of dollar books on shelves. Pop selection was small but they had a nice amount of exclusives. Various toys and collectables including figures were spread around the shop. The owner was very helpful in searching for items and pleasant to chat with. Overall, this is one of the better small comic shops I've visited, and fully recommend it.

I decided to check out Cult Fiction Comics today and I am glad I did. This small but ample store…read morewas inviting and packed with comics. The owner was very friendly, helpful, and passionate about comics and his store. He was also hands-on with helping me find comics but encouraged the me dig and search at my own pace. I enjoyed looking through the long boxes and participating in the interesting and thoughtful conversations. The books were in great shape and the prices were exceptional--there was a sale on the back issues today and I took full advantage of this. Cult Fiction Comics has been officially added to my favorite shops.

The staff is some of the nicest and most genuine people I've ever met. If you join them you get a…read moreton of benefits and the comic selection is fantastic. This place is one of a kind and I recommend everyone go here.

Clean and organized. Plenty of Star Wars! Lots of comics, but few neca figures. Customer service is…read morefriendly. Easy to get to and find parking.

I've been to Secret Origins a few times now since I wrote my initial review, and the store has…read moreactually gotten better. The back issues bins have been upgraded from endless rows of beat-up white paper boxes to a beautiful and easier-to-sift-through shelving system with integrated display bins. The books in that section are two dollars a piece. They also have an extensive new release section and individually priced back issues to go with the higher-priced wall books on display behind the counter. The store owner is friendly and welcoming, too. He can either talk to you all day about comics or just be quiet and let you do your thing. The place is super clean, and on-street parking is easy and convenient, too.

Don't let the nondescript building fool you; inside awaits plenty of comics and other collectibles…read morefor any fan of superheroes. Add in friendly customer service and you have a solid store with a selection for every price range.

I went here for Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) as a way to finally get a feel for the place. I had…read moreheard of Fat Jack's, but I always keep forgetting to check it out considering it's right down the street from Secret Origins. But I figured FCBD was the perfect opportunity since most shops use it as a way to connect with and introduce new patrons to their business. Upon opening the front door, I was immediately greeted by a very friendly cat. I thought, okay, this is my type of place, being a cat guy myself. But that's where the warm feelings end. Unfortunately, the feline was the only friendly personality here as the owner didn't want to acknowledge or make it feel like I was really wanted. (And after reading some of these other reviews, I can see that I'm not alone in that regard.) As for the selection of books itself, there is certainly a HUGE selection of new releases and back issue bins to go through. Unfortunately, all the back issues are priced at market value or higher. Not exactly a competitive price considering all of the other local comic book stores in the same area have much better pricing. Plus, dollar bins.

I'm not sure, but when I was a kid growing up in the area, this store was just called the Comicrpyt…read moreand the owner was always friendly and nice to everyone. I'm not sure if the store is still owned by him or run by family or not, but I stopped by on my way to see fiends in the area, (it's been like 40 years now) it was not the same store I remember in the 70-80's but the doors were locked. I had a lot of great memories and still have most of the books he sold to me even now.

Had some bad experience one time, but after coming back, the services has been nothing but…read morepleasant. Can't let one experience dictate everything!

Stopped by the other day to feel out a trade of Pokemon cards. After handing the employee my cards…read moreI was instructed to a computer to look up the card I was looking for. After I found it I walked back to the counter to see that he had pulled all of my pack fresh cards out and was man handling them, full bends and scraping them around like he was playing with his own cards. They have some decent prices for singles but awful prices for sealed packs, well over market even. After he ruined the value of my cards and offered me 58% trade in credit I was left feeling awful. Wouldn't recommend as there are better card shops and better comic book stores within 15 minutes from here. Plus it smells really bad!! Employee also made weird comments about me only being a collector, when I also play? Weirdo employees