I am a big believer in "third spaces", especially in today's society where they are increasingly harder to find. Since I was a kid one of my favorite spaces to visit were anywhere that let me Geek Out for a while and forget the stresses of life. Toy stores were of course one such place, but comic shops were where it was really at if you wanted to meet some like-minded pop culture addicts.
Magnus Comics is located on the second floor above a pizza shop and (soon to be reopened) movie theater. In a way, this is the perfect place to put a comic shop since the other two businesses will draw plenty of people who are hanging out or into movies.
When you get upstairs, the hallway is very unassuming and you'd think it maybe had old offices or something instead of a retail shop. When you open the door however, you are greeted by a beautifully organized comic shop! To the left is the counter where the owner is often stationed with comics and cards. To the right is a beautiful display case with action figures. Beyond that is a wall of comic books to the left and a ton of action figures and collectibles in the middle. The walls are covered all the way to the ceiling with a combination of new and vintage toys. There is not a lot of spare room, but that's part of the charm of this place. There's a ton of stuff, but nothing looks messy.
The owner (Magnus) and his son (Xavier) are super friendly and Magnus was happy to chat and show me any of the figures in the display case. I purchased a vintage Star Wars figure and the price they asked was very fair (read: not cheap, but priced right for the age and condition).
Magnus Comics is a great shop and well worth a visit, check it out! read more