Stopped by this store to trade in some comics that I had gotten in a storage unit. Walk in and…read moreemployee was on the phone. He looks through my box for about 5 seconds while preoccupied on the phone, probably looks at about 3 actual comics and then goes back to his phone call. He then decides to ring up the person behind me while I'm still waiting. Guy behind me spends $40 some bucks on comics and the cashier can't be bothered to put the phone down and even speak to him! Guy finally gets off the phone and tells me that all my comics are stuff he'd see in a dollar bin & if I can get 5 cents a piece for them take it. Wow what a waste of my time! Will not be coming back to this store

If you're in the neighborhood stop by Fanboy Comics. This place has a great selection of new and…read morevintage comics. Whether you are new or a seasoned veteran, you're going to find something that you love. The staff here is very knowledgeable and helpful. They have sales often. One of their biggest sales events is when you pay $20 and you can fill a brown paper bag with as many comics as can fit. When I lived in Wilmington, this was my go to place. I didn't know anyone and Fanboy Comics helped me feel at home. If you have children or are young at heart, you'll love free comic book day at this location. Just make sure you get there early. Its a full morning of events that lead up to the opening of the store. This was my yearly ritual up until I moved away and sometimes I still think about driving down to participate. This is a great store with great people. You'll love it.

By far the best comic book store I've been to in NC. Downtown Wilmington right across from…read moreBespoke...plenty of street parking to get to. The selection...amazing. Anything you could want and look for: comics (marvel/dc, etc) , graphic novels, manga/anime, funko pops, action figures, a section for kids, Star Wars. The biggest draw are their selection and amount of statues they have. Plenty on display and all for a solid, reasonable price. Some of the Funkos they have in stock were so new that I was able to go ahead and cancel a good amount of pre-orders from other sites/vendors. The staff was very friendly and knew their stuff. I highly, I highly recommend just walking through and browsing even if you're not a big comic person. *they have a brother/sister store right across the street diagonally from them. Plenty of figures, comics, and statues as well but mostly the "nostalgia" pieces.

Greeted as soon as we entered, and asked if we needed anything. Fair selection of comics and toys/…read morecollectibles. Overall prices seemed pretty average. We got a trade (comic) and a sticker. Don't forget to go to their vintage counterpart Memory Lane Comics 2 down the street. Overall it was a good stop!

Just becoming interested in comics again at 68 years of age. Man did I choose the right store to…read morestart again. My mind sighed as soon as I made it inside. Aww memories. I really wasn't sure what I wanted. But with Andy's expert help I was sure. Relaxing comfortable place to spend 30 minutes or so. If it's up to me I will be back soon. Thank you for you warm friendly service.

amazing, so many varieties of comics like marvel, DC, transformers , GI Joe, Star Wars, and even…read moregolden age comics, and 3 comics are less than 10 dollars which is a steal, and the workers are very friendly and are fellow comic book knowers of such, would highly recommen.

We always stop in at the beginning of beach week to find great reading material! Nice staff!read more

I was so happy to find a book store at the beach! And I found a book I have been searching for &…read morepurchased a few more :) Ladies were so nice. The store is so organized. I can't wait to come back!!

Have you ever seen the show Under the Dome there is scene in one of the first episodes where a cow…read moreis literally spilt in half? Well the other half of the cow is on display behind the checkout counter here.... Whatever...Wilmington is a very new addition to the Castle Street district. I was in the neighborhood for the Friday night tasting at Wilmington Wine and noticed the sign for this business and the cow out front so I decided to stop in and check it out. This is cool, new and interesting shop is filled with novelty items, tv memorabilia, vintage items, comics and much much more. I overheard one customer who was super excited about all the Dr. Who items. Great place to get a unique gift for sure and I really hope this business does well here.

If you are looking for movie memorabilia, this is the place to go. This is definitely the strangest…read morestore I have ever been to. They sell old toys, posters, comics, scripts, and other weird collectables that I didn't think of. Everything is well priced, not expensive. If you like film and antiques, this is uniquely for you.

Fantastic Toy and Collectibles Store... Great selection and pricing. If you're in the area I highly…read morerecommend stopping by this Gem of a shop. Can't wait to go back.

Bought a storm trooper cookie jar from here. was unable to open because it was tapped shut. Got…read morehome and it's broken. called and told them and was told that o could have broken on the drive home. I live less than 2 miles from this place. was also told it's vintage so it's buy as is. I never would have bought it knowing it was broken. Highly recommend not to purchase from this location. their idea of vintage collectibles is broken stuff.

Photography by 3Spade7Star @3Spade7Star_photography…read moreJanuary 25, 2026 - Sunday The Black Cat Shoppe was on my to go see list in Wilmington to see if I could get on a historical tour in a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, they don't have historical tours but they do have tours on foot and it was not feasible for me to do after having a surgery on my hip & leg - still healing. So I browsed the store for a long period and had the most fun with using the coin operated crystal vending machine. For two quarters you can get one to three crystals with a turn of the knob on the machine. I was lucky to get three crystals several times. You don't know how many or what kind of crystals you will get, yet it is fun, and the crystals make a great gift to give to people. I got a lot of green aventurine crystals and crystals I usually would not select like dalmation jasper & a dull moonstone. It was a steal since most crystals are $1-3 each for the sizes I received of these crystals. Alyssa was very engaging and stellar in providing me information and generating more sales effortlessly - just by answering all my questions and showing me different rings stocked inside the ring display. She was delightful, memorable, and helped me select the perfect rings to wear on my index and third finger. I got 3 rings for $24.99. Other items I purchased was: money attraction incense & oudh resin in a glass bottle for incense, unique oracle cards with funny yes & no answers, stickers, a pamphlet detailing all the places where television series and movies were filmed at in Wilmington, North Carolina, and post cards. The postcards were only $1. I should have bought a book there that I thought I already had. The book is The Ghosts of Old Wilmington by John Hirchak. The book is signed by the writer. I had two ghost books about Wilmington but it was not that one. Yet it is another reason I should go back to The Black Cat Shoppe. I plan to come back here and go on their tours later in the future. This is a place I plan to visit again the next time I come to Wilmington, North Carolina.

I love this store. Maybe because I'm an old-er hippie. Stop there every time I'm in Wilmington.read more