I'm a total comic book noob, but I went in and asked about a specific series I'm interested in and…read morewas quickly taken to the area and explained what's what and where different things are. Super nice staff and a great selection. Had a very pleasant conversation with the man working the register, he was so nice! Definitely will be back soon.

Recently came here with a few colleagues on a lunch break since they come to the store every now…read moreand then. I hardly ever go to a comic book store but this place was really great. This place features a large array of comics primarily but they also feature pokemon plush toys, one of a Kind pins and collector items to name a few. Staff here was very friendly and they let us peacefully shop around the store. Prices here are fair, plenty of regulars come by as well. Overall, not a bad place to come to.

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.

The Sum And Substance: If you love books, especially those that have lived past lives--get in here…read more The owner sets a charmingly cluttered, eclectic, and sumptuous table that feels like an endless, enticing spread of literature, music, pop culture, and art--a sentient enclave--every sense engaged--visually rich, tactilely stimulating, redolent, the rustle of perused pages. All at reasonable prices that won't kick the crap out of your wallet. The owner is a decent dude.

Interesting collection of used books and vinyls. There are new volumes of books and plenty of used…read morebooks and magazines. The staff will look up books to buy new for 20% off, too, if they are still in publication. The gentleman behind the desk showed us some special editions of some books. Although we could not buy them, it was really interesting to see. Good selection and genres are well marked so you will be able to find science or science fiction books.

The young man behind the counter was not exactly very knowledgeable. The prices for some of the…read morethings they sell are 40% more than you'd get at big box retailers as well.

Very friendly, approachable. Nice collection of collectables. Fun place to browse and hopefully…read morefind something from my childhood.

This shop is AMAZING! I stopped by here while tooling around shops in the west and northwest burbs,…read moreand I was astonished by the selection of newer back issues. These guys had prints that I haven't been able to locate at other shops, and everything was extremely well organized. Books were in great condition, and the staff were so kind and helpful. Very much a "reader's" comic shop, but they have tables set up for your D&D game or Magic or really whatever your fancy is. Best of all, the prices are fair, and you'd be hard pressed to find a better value in the area. I'll definitely be back. I would die for more time to dig through their back issues.

I wanted to like this place -- the location is nice and most of the staff were friendly and…read morehelpful. Unfortunately, several experiences left me really disappointed. First, their store credit policy makes no sense: you can't use it on "premium" items, which defeats the purpose of having store credit at all. On top of that, when I sold them some premium Magic: The Gathering cards, the prices I was given were for the wrong versions. Because I had my three kids with me at the time, I didn't notice until later, but it felt dishonest and not worth the argument. What bothered me most, though, was how they treated me as a newer customer. I stood waiting for about 15 minutes with my kids while staff ignored me to casually chat and eat with tournament patrons who weren't even doing business at the time. They had recognized me, but still dismissed me while I was clearly trying to complete a transaction. It made me feel like my time -- and my business -- weren't valued. Most of the staff were nice, but the older bald gentleman was rude and dismissive, which really stood out. Between the poor credit rules, the card pricing issue, and the way I was treated as a customer, I can't recommend Thunder Comics. If they want to encourage more sales and playtime in their store, they should focus more on being fair, welcoming, and attentive -- especially to new customers

I first visited this comic book shop when it opened as a kid. Now I'm taking my daughter there and…read morewe both love it. Glad to see it's still open. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

I first started going there in the early 80's. Terry would always give me an extra comic for free…read more Was my main shop for years. Easy to get to since it is right off the Prairie path. Used to get free Ovaltine at the factory sometimes also. I'm glad it's still open.

This shop is amazing ! Jason the owner does it all himself so sometimes he has to close the shop…read morefor a small amount of time to take of of things like eating and small shop maintenance. But Jason is a pretty friendly guy, will order what you need, that 25% off every day for trades is amazing when I don't see other shops doing that at all ! Selection is newer books (so if you are looking for back issues from 20 years ago or older those he doesn't have) and the value is really a great bang for your Bucks !!! Highly recommended !!

I arrived around 2:50pm today (24 January) to check out the shop. I was impressed with the reviews,…read moreand I made a detour on my route to check the shop out. I like the store policy to combat scalpers, only allowing one copy to be sold per cover. When I got there, the OPEN sign was lit and the lights were on, but a small sign said "back in 5 minutes" and another sign had been flipped to closed. Tried the handle and the shop was locked. No big deal - I had 5 minutes to spare. I went back to my car. Waited 5 minutes, 10 minutes -- no change in the signage. I watched another potential shopper try the door, still locked, and they waited 5 minutes (now 15 for me). No change - they left. 3:05pm and still no one there during store hours. I saw another potential shopper try again 5 minutes later and still nobody. After 25 minutes of waiting, I gave up and went on my way. To say I'm disappointed in the service level would be an understatement. I'm giving 2 stars because I feel like it could be a good shop, but my experience doesn't reflect that at all. I hope it's a one off failure to keep track of time or maybe an emergency that came up. I'll try again another day, but I definitely won't wait the 5 minutes the sign asks for again - it can't be trusted.

I was visiting from out of state and stumbled upon Amazing Fantasy which I had never heard of…read morethough their legacy is rich and long in Chicagoland. For a smaller store, I really was impressed by the amount of back bins there were and even found some gems! And the prices were really good. The proprietor, Brock, was welcoming, helpful, insightful and a pleasure to chit chat with. He made me feel at home and took care of me. He's a very fair and generous guy! I will definitely not only recommend his location but I will be stopping in whenever I'm in the area. A+ !!!

Tons of back issue TPBs, probably whatever you've been trying to find. Not much in the way of back…read moreissues. Alot of rando collectibles. Cool staff with good recommendations and encyclopediac knowledge of the genre. I highly recommend if in town

We went in for a $4 comic and got so much more! They have great books for kids- not just comics…read more They've got golden books, graphic novels, regular novels, and all sorts of good stuff. My kids had a blast and are still reading and rereading weeks later. Plus, they put you on a list when there's something you want, whether it's out of stock or a series. You get a text when it's in and they hold it for a week. Super cool. There's lots for adults, too- it's not a store just for kids but we really appreciated the section. :)

Pretty good. You will find something if you dig enough. I found really good key issues in their $1…read morea quite a few times as well as some deals in their bins. If you like comics this place is good though often you'll pay for it, there's deals here and there.