I've been a loyal customer for about 3 1/2 years. Simply the best option for your comic needs, the…read morestaff cares and will always try to help you in any regard. Not only in purchasing a vast array of books but also the community they've built. Book clubs every month, hosting watch parties, collecting vintage media. A giant backlog of single issue comics at a great price. Truly the best option for the nerds of Indy.

This store is phenomenal. It had a great selection of comics, aswell as volumes and compendiums on…read morethe shelves. The prices were good too, with comics being pretty cheap, especially compared to prices in other stores. The man running the store was very nice and talkative aswell, helping you if necessary. Amazing store, deserves way more attention

Best comic shop in Indy. After 50 years they must be doing something right. Used to play Heroclix…read morethere. Sad to see no more gaming after Covid....oh well

I used to think that Downtown Comics Castleton and Circle City Comics (formerly) used to be my…read morefavorite comic shops, but now Comic Carnival is my favorite comic shop to visit! It also a perfect shop for pop culture fans. I love the selection of new and old comic books that I can find (such as Marvel, DC, Image, IDW, etc.), the good customer service I can provide, how much any of the comics cost, and everything else that makes it fun to visit! I sure hope a next comic shop will be my second favorite like Comic Carnival!

Hours aren't correct. Drove an hour way for it and they put a sign saying they're closed.read more

Took in a box of hardbacks to trade for a little credit. Use to really love this store, but when…read morethey expected me to give them the backs I was shocked. I asked for a little something and they gave me $5.00. Then I was in shock when I heard them laughing and joking about how they got over on someone. Guess next time I should just throw them away rather than be embarrassed for asking for a credit. If that makes you feel better than I am happy for you, but it is for reasons like you that the once fun and enjoyable hobby of comic book collecting is becoming a thing of the past. BUYERS BEWARE!!!!

What a nice surprise finding this shop filled (I mean packed!) with collectibles. I'm not talking…read moreabout the latest and greatest highly marketed items, but those kinds of things I grew up liking or buying for my kids when they were growing up. They had Star Wars, Star Trek, GI Joe, Marvel and DC figures, Barbies, sports figures, and so much more. Lots of vintage comic books too. I've been to comic stores and to a somewhat similar place in Fishers, but this shop, though packed, seems more organized and easier to get around in. There were lots of items I remember seeing 20-30 years ago. Some were still in the packaging, but there were some just in plastic bags that were really affordable if you are looking for toys that kids can play with. (Why pay for the packaging?) But they had some items that, although maybe not in mint condition, were unique. How about a life sized inflatable Jabba the Hut! Or helmets of storm troopers or Boba Fett. Ora cooler that looks like R2D2. Yes, they had them! The guys who work there were friendly and easy to talk to about the items. Although I didn't make any purchases this day, I got some ideas I may pass along to my family for my birthday/Christmas. Fun stuff! Note that this location is a little awkward to get to from the south. I highly recommend cutting across Troy to Brill Street and then heading north from there because Madison angles and would be difficult to turn onto Brill from the south. Southbound on Madison is no problem though...just watch for the street sign. Review #3305

Way over priced for things mostly in horrible condition. As a collector, I hate things loose, and…read moremost of the packaging of items in their store are all beat up and torn. Plus, don't try to sell them anything because they won't even give you a quarter of the value of anything! I used to like going there (at first the shop in Indy) but even at the Greenwood flea market, mooresville flea market, and the antique mall in edinburg, it's all over priced and trash condition

The Service Was Good The Selection Of Comics Was Amazing,…read moreAnd The Values Are Cool! 10/10

Great service and help with finding a jumping point for getting back into comics. Will always…read morerecommend!

This place is a hidden gem for anyone that likes to read or collects comics. The employee working…read morethere game me a wealth of information for grading my comic book collection. (For those that don't know, grading a comic book is having a 3rd party look at it and inspect it and rank the condition. It adds value to your comics if they are in good shape). They had all of their comics organized by characters and publishers. Can not wait to go back again. They have very fair prices too. They also sell different collectibles.

Nice little comic shop with a small games area for Magic and D&D. Good selection of current books…read more Staff were nice. They did push a loyalty punch card, which always feels anachronistic to me.

They are amazing and are very understanding as young Hispanic male ; me and wife felt welcomed and…read moreeven got to have a conversation with the guy working there . and they have a amazing selection of things I always come out with something new from POP figures to comic books and even sports cards . I will continue to go here every time i have a chance to .

Comic books, action figures, and collectibles of all kinds, including NASCAR, Barbie, Star Trek,…read moreMarvel, and DC. I'm not really into comic books so I can't tell you if their selection is good or not, but there were a lot of them in plastic bags. I had fun looking at all the wacky super hero costumes...I didn't know there were so many incarnations of Wonder Woman! If you need a collectible-type gift for a true fan, this would probably be a good place to start. There is parking on the street out front (Washington St.) and in the parking lot behind (entrance off Audubon).

The family working here is very kind and knowledgeable. Very conversational as well. I've never…read morefelt more welcome in a business, even though I only pick up one new comic every month or two instead of having 10 ongoing series held at a time.

Running a comic shop can be tough, but for some stores, the joy of browsing old issues and feeling…read morethe comics is what makes them special. Unfortunately, this store doesn't quite capture that magic. Upfront, I want to say that it appears to have been around for a while, attracting dedicated comic fans. It is doing something right. It also hosts local card tournaments (and maybe D&D?), but I can't speak to the variety of those. This might be their bread and butter. Not sure. The comic section, however, is a mess. As soon as you walk in, you pass a narrow row of shelves about 5 feet tall facing away from you--it's unclear why, but it makes the space feel small or uninviting. Still, it isn't a large space, and it doesn't match the charm of classic comic shops. Felt more like I was entering a dark porn store from the 80s. For my trip, I had read revieews and as a local comic store, I wanted to check it out. I was looking for back issues. Remember stores with hundreds of boxes overflowing with comics packed in too tight to see the comics? Yep, that is this place. Navigating the shop is tricky: new comics are on hanging shelves too close together, forcing you to crouch and strain to see them under the shelf above. Independent comics are on the far left of the store in the back - between the boxes and boxes and boxes and boxes and boxes of back issues. The backstock is packed with rows of comics, about 25% overflow in each box (plus stacks of comics on top of those boxes). Very hard to browse. When you do find a title, the comics tend to be dusty, and although sealed, I didn't have my glasses to check for spine ticks or other issues. But, it can't be good to store comics on top of a box without a lid. If you're hunting for key back issues, forget it--these have been picked over like roadkill in the desert; there's nothing valuable left. Instead, you'll find many comics priced between $1-$2, labeled at $4-$8 or more, but most are from the past and generally worthless. I can't tell if the store is clean, but it felt dirty (maybe the lighting or the dusty boxes?). If I were to advise the store - even though they seem to be doing fine - I'd suggest selling your stock on Whatnot, starting at $1 per comic, to gauge interest. If you can clear out 35% of your back issues that way, you won't need to sell low-value comics at higher prices. I understand the reluctance to take losses - I've felt the same - but if your stock is holding back from creating a warm, vibrant, energetic atmosphere, it might be worth doing. There's no shame in dumping unsellable stock as a tax write-off. Listing those low-priced comics at $4-$6 could generate significant revenue and help the store thrive. Personally, I think this is the best approach, as you don't need to spend hours selling thousands of comics. I will note that the staff were friendly. I spoke with one staff member and they are knowledgeable about the stock they had. My guess is this might be where the store shines for people. The human touch. I so wanted to like this place. But, maybe I wait until I make trips to Chicago in the future.