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    Local Heroes

    4.6 (62 reviews)
    ModerateComic Books
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Danica R.

    Had to visit her as my son loves reading comics. We decided to swing pass one Saturday after a Diabetes Camp. Great.selectiin and service!

    Vigmo P.

    Local Heroes is a hip, stylish, modern store with such a great, unique selection and variety that you will forget how small of a store it is. Not your traditional comic shop experience, in all of the best ways. PROS: Variety and organization! No matter what you like, Local Heroes has at least some of it and they organize it all by genre, not publisher. They have a great selection of indie books, and I don't mean just Image or Dark Horse, I mean small press publishers like Adhouse, Koyama, Peow, Drawn & Quarterly, etc. and even a section of minicomics and zines. Manga section, discount section, all ages section, reality-based section, superhero section. They do all of this while also making space for unique merch, statues, a wall of new releases, lame funko pops, and lame gaming stuff. The shop is always clean and pleasant to shop in. They play nice music so it's not awkward and stuffy, can you believe it? What an idea! CONS: The only con is that the store is small. But they make the absolute best of the space. They're not primarily a back issue bin store, but they built a space-conserving dresser of pull-out drawers as bins to cater to that specific shopper. VERDICT: This is the comic shop for someone new to comics who might feel alienated by the traditional sort of shops, or a hip young shopper looking for well-curated alternative stuff. Local Heroes does all the things you wish the older, legacy shops would do: play some nice music, dust once in a while, make sure it doesn't smell like mildew, keep the books upright and in good shape on the shelves. Common sense stuff. Girls shop here. You should, too.

    Adrian S.

    Every time I walk into Local Heroes, Im always greeted and offered any help I may need. Unlike other comic stores, Local Heroes doesnt leave you overwhelmed when walking around. Everything is neatly organized, labeled and priced. I think the hard part is trying to decide which comic/manga I want to dive into. Another thing I really love about this place is the the playlist they have running while your browsing. The smooth lofi beats provide a cozy atmosphere and don't distract you while youre shopping. As a comic book nerd, I recommend you stop by and show love to the true local heroes here.

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    paulina S.

    Such a organized shop that has a little bit of everything! Every time I've gone in the people who work there are super friendly and knowledgeable. Recommend for anyone trying to get into comics..pops..or just trying to find some cool stickers and patches.

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    Will V.

    This is the only book store that matters. It has everything you could possibly want and more. The staff is PhD level perfection. This has become a staple of the aesthetic of the Norfolk area. There is no better way to get your daily dose of couture. Comics, toys, graphic novels and all the best independent selections to choose from. I have been coming here close to a decade and it only gets richer every trip. Go. Enjoy. Find yourself.

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    Bruce K.

    This is an extremely clean and tidy comics shop. No dust, no grime, no dirt. Just clean organized shelves with lots and lots of comics, statuettes and other collectibles. Prices are reasonable.

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    Awesome comic shop with great people running the joint! Great selection. I drive over an hour from NC just to come here!

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    I love the rare amout of COC books on wall and the loads of TPB to choose from staff picks for comics are always on point

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    Went in to buy books. The employee at the counter named Diarra was rude. Would highly recommend avoiding this place.

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