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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!

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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.

    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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    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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    Robert F.

    There are 5 star restaurants, 5 star hotels, 5 star service, 5 star travel, 5 star... trapper keepers? Anyways... This is a 5 star comics store (omg graphic novels jerk!). Remember Trilogy comics on Little Creek? As a small robert i used to have tha momz drop me off so i could wander the store for hours hanging out inventorying old comics i wanted to read, checking out the new stuff and geeking out with the figurines. yeah that never happened. the place was cramped with stacks and stacks of boxes with no real displays, and it always seemed like they were never quite moved in or getting ready to move out. the staff were indifferent or just rude. It was run more like a suburban news stand. Local Heroes is the antithesis of all that. The location next to Cogans pizza has lots of space and a great atmosphere. The staff Greg and Meredith are really nice as well as the others i have seen working (Alicia, Kris and Derrick). Recently went to Free Comic Book Day there and it was like a small festival. You can tell they really value their customers. They have comics for every age range and its organized and presented with buckets of cool. I will admit I didn't expect such a great place in this area. It took a long time, but i'm not complaining, i'm happy to catch up on what ive missed through the years. When i go to Local Heroes the young aphex inside of me gets nostalgic and wants to dole out high fives. So here's a five from me guys. well deserved.

    My favorite section. It's the history nerd in me!

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    Kid-friendly, clean, well-organized comic books and magazines stores with a friendly store, easy to park on the street.....

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    Was waiting to pick someone up at the airport and popped in here. 90-plus dollars later I walked out happy. Cool spot

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    Everything about this place is perfect. So glad to find a comic store that isn't a glorified thrift store.

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