This "pop culture con" was broader ranging in subject matter than the comic/sci fi convention that…read moreI went to at the Du Page County Fairgrounds last week-end...and yet I feel like it lost something by trying to cater to everyone. According to their website they are a "Comics, Toys, Gaming, SCI-FI, Legos, Stars, Anime, Horror Films, TV/MOVIE MEMORABILIA, Autographs, Super Heroes, Anime, Action Figures, Cosplay, Fantasy, Horror, Collectibles, Sports Memorabilia, Non Sports Cards, Vintage Music Memorabilia, Publishers & Artist Convention - but open to anything fan-related!" The problem is that the space isn't that big (this isn't McCormick, after all), so cutting so broad a swath in subject matter dilutes the intensity: you just get a sprinkling of this and that. Still, my friend was able to cross a Christmas gift off her list. Some prices were outlandish or we might have indulged more. There's gaming, cosplay, food (The Twisted Cookie who we saw at Vintage Garage was here too!), acrobat girls dressed like Picachu and the Powerpuff girls performing precariously in the tight lobby along with a Tom Jones (?) impersonator. Probably the biggest celebrity draw (to me) wasn't coming til Sunday: Svengoolie! Overall, for the $10 one-day entry fee, it might be worth your time to check it out if you're a bored geek. I will likely pass in the future.

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.

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

Thom's is such a cool shop. While it doesn't have a huge footprint, it packs a lot of punch in the…read morespace it has. Thom is extremely nice and knowledgeable; heck, I'd go back just to chat with him. The selection was good; I found some back issues I had been struggling to find at other shops, and Thom bags and boards everything so the condition was top notch. He even took an extra 10% off the top on the comics I bought, which I so appreciated (standard discount on comics I believe, but do ask him)! Important to note - the shop is cash only and has been for a long time. There are ATMs at nearby shops, so don't let it deter you from stopping by. Great value, amazing service, and fantastic selection. Nothing more you could want in your local comic store. I look forward to shopping here again.

Old as classic comics. Kind of crammed in here but okay place. Not bad not great. I usually dont…read morefind much

Great selection of reading material as well as collectibles. Always friendly and helpful folks…read more Always a treat to come in a get new comics.

Awesome comic book shop with great customer service! The amount of selection of new and old comics…read moreare by far superior to any other shop. You feel the warm welcome from the staff and they have great knowledge to share.

What a fun comic book store right across the street from millennium park…read more Place has everything. Toys, collectibles, graphic novels and obviously a ton of comics. I love love love how organized the back issues were.

Biggest comic book selection I've seen for the most reasonable prices…read more Heavily comics and less TCG but excellent store!

Store manager obviously doesn't know the pokemon market and loves to price gouge her customers... I…read morewill never support this store again... tried to raise the price $3 on a card based off last sale and not market...lmfao

Dropped by to grab a couple of comics and I'm glad I found this hidden gem. Apparently this place…read morehas only been open a few months. The books are organized very well, its easy the find the latest and recent releases. You know how some comic shops have everything scattered and clumped together...not the case here. The owner was super helpful and friendly. Most importantly they have a TON of back issues; but I didn't have time to search through but I certainly will on my next visit.

This is an awesome game store. The staff is friendly and helpful. They work to make sure everyone…read morehas fun. They run a constant stream of TCG - Trading Card Games and while some of the players play in offical tournaments, you can still have lots of fun and the other players don't mind helping you and answering questions to help improve your game play and deck (but you may have to wait until the game ends!) D&D organized play goes on during the week and some weekends and amazingly is still FREE, even though the store is providing you with the space to play. The only reason I give them 4 stars is because I wish they would have a larger inventory of Role Playing Games (like D&D) but until more people are buying these products I understand that they cannot increase their inventory. Some of the Products sold: 1. D&D, Burning Wheel, Traveller, GammaWorld, Pathfinder, 2. Specialized board games that you cannot find in normal stores 3. TCG, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, EDH/Commander, Pokemon, 4. Miniatures: Warhammer 40K, Star Wars: X-Wing, Infinity, Mars Attacks, Relic Knights, Imperial Assault 5. Comic Books 6. Dice, some miniatures for D&D and RPG's. and much, much more! Best of all, when the original store was going to close and there were no other gaming stores within 20 miles, Bear purchased the store, kept it open and gave us all a place to play for 5 years and running now. That alone causes me to be a loyal NGiT follower! Also, I help run the D&D Encounters and D&D Expeditions games at the store.

Bear, the owner, is a super fun and down-to-earth guy.read more

they have comics four a dollar and they have a grate solection of comics. i would give this storr…read moreaa967578575785675785785685675786578543574783247823457324526343278500000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 if i could

Great experience in the shop today! Picked up some new stuff and old stuff and the shop owner was…read moreterrific. The store had kids, grandparents and adults, they were selling tons of comics and Pokémon cards too. Owner was massively friendly to everyone in the store and I'll be coming back for sure.

Went here to go get a book for my wife's friend, ended up staying around for the coffee shop vibes…read morewith the Starbucks ... which helped us make 2 book picks for ourselves. I love that the coffee shop is conveniently located so you can look through some books while sipping some coffee. Great book selection & overall value. The employees are helpful and kind! Love this location. Don't know what the Geneva commons would be without it!

This B&N is the last one left in our area, so make sure to drop by sometime! They've got a great…read morevariety of books, toys, games, vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, gifts, wrapping stuff & even a Starbucks. The staff is friendly! they usually have some seasonal clearance goodies. Definitely worth checking out!