Located in the UNI downtown area and near-ish to Sidecar Coffee and other bars, this is the newest…read morecomic book store to come into the area. However, be aware that that's exactly what it is: a comic book store. Many times, a comic book store will also have a lot of other nerd toys like gaming supplies, figurines, playing cards, and things like that. Limited Edition Comics isn't like that. They're a comic book store through-and-through. They have a very small selection of tabletop accessories for Star Trek and Star Wars games as well as a couple of board games to choose from, but that's about it. Everything else is comic books, and they definitely have a huge selection. As I'm not a comic book fan, but instead, I enjoy the "nerd supplies" like the figurines or tabletop accessories, this was a bit of a let-down. It's a pretty small store, and as far as I can tell, the playing tables are downstairs while the upstairs is the shopping area. Also, to add to the weirdness, the upstairs also seems to include a barber shop. There were people getting their hair cut while I came in. There were also a bunch of people having friendly conversations, so it seems like there's a group of people who probably come here regularly. Since they have tables and whatnot downstairs, I'm assuming they probably host local tabletop gaming or card game tournaments. Nothing was going on at the moment as far as I could see, but it did look like they had space downstairs. From the prices of items I compared to Amazon, their pricing is usually within $2 of what Amazon wants, so very fair pricing. Definitely worth purchasing locally. Wasn't greeted or really acknowledged while in the store. It's a pretty small store, so it felt a bit awkward to not be acknowledged, but it did allow me to browse in peace. No one was outwardly rude or giving me "the outsider!" looks, though, so it's possible that greeting customers is not usually within their usual procedure. Parking here is standard parking for a downtown-ish area. There is a small free parking lot down at the base of the hill of the street, but it's a small walk to get to the store. You also could park curb-side if you wanted to, but I didn't find it a problem to walk to the store instead. Final thoughts: If you love comic book stores, you'll probably enjoy Limited Edition Comics. It's a great comic book store, but don't expect a lot of the other "nerd toys" that usually come along with comic book stores. I probably won't come back, but that's mostly out of personal preference for something other than comic books. Not a bad store, though.

Like to visit comic stores while traveling and this caught my attention. Located off busy street…read morenear University. Walking up stairs there is a huge Millennium Falcon ship hanging up in lobby which the owner gladly shares its backstory. Actually is a barber shop that evolved into comic store and small pop culture vibe. Heavy on comics with some light assortment of DC and Marvel statues. Clean and laid out well within the space confines. Worth checking out the place. Mostly enjoyed chatting with owner about Star Wars.

I LOVE this shop! The guys there are so incredibly knowledgeable and helpful! Steve in particular…read morehas helped me quite a bit on my comic journey! They have an enormous selection of different comics (sometimes I think they have more than Mayhem). Super affordable prices and well valued stuff to add to your collection!

A special place in North Iowa. Comics, toys, games, and more. I do most of my holiday shopping…read morehere and have always gotten a good response.

Mark made it very easy and painless to sell my old comic books. He was very fair and gave me a…read moregreat offer for all of them. I would recommend him (LOC Collectibles) to anyone and everyone in the market for selling (or buying) vintage comics!

From the owner: LOC Collectibles is the premier collectibles auction house in Iowa. We offer top rates for…read moreconsignments as well as offer competitive cash options if you're looking to sell immediately - come see us today!

This is a great local comic shop. I'll be the first to admit that I'm not the most hardcore reader…read moreof comics and graphic novels, but I grew up reading some, and still read Batman and X-Men. The selection at the store is good, but not fantastic. I've been to a few other shops that have more, but you can find some nice stuff here. I went in to find a few gifts, and walked out happy. The person who rang up my order was very nice, helpful and made me feel comfortable. I was pretty shocked at how busy they were on Wednesday at lunch time. Today was my first visit, but I'll definitely be back.

The have a decent selection, and they have certain titled laid out in a good order; however, when I…read morewalked in, I missed the "masks required" sign, and the worker their was extremely rude in announcing it VERY loudly. I walked back in with a mask, and tried to just play it off by saying I wasn't used to it, and she snipped, rudely again, "well, the sign was on the door." To be honest, I came in with the intention to buy to support small stores, but thanks to the treatment from this worker, I bought nothing, and will not be returning.

FYI This is coming from someone who has a prominent online card stores through Ebay, Mercari, and…read moreTCG player. I average a minimum 200 sales a month. I walked in there yesterday to check it out since i like to check stores and see how their prices are, how their staff operates, and the basic aesthetics of said store front. Spent a lot of time in retail environments because of my mother so these things are second nature to me For starters the layout is awful like a jumbled mess. Case for pokemon cards was hidden by a shelf in the back of the store. Zero supervision. Looked to be no cameras. I could have swiped that whole case and walked out since the staff there had one guy helping customers and the rest sitting on their phones. That's something big that should be addressed and i wonder how much inventory they have actually lost due to the incompetence or ignorance of the staff as a unit. After standing back there for about 5 to 10 mins i walked out of the store unnoticed then came back in and asked for assistance. Not so much as a welcome or a see you again but hard to do that when your nose deep in what i would guess are tiktok's/reels Anyways, I figured i'd buy what looked to be 3 damaged cards before the owner started throwing stock at me he hadn't even went through/priced yet while bragging about buying collections at or under 60% and later bragging on lowballing people on binders with expensive cards. This is why people don't like card shops 90% of these guys are out to screw you and want to live on these 40%+ profit margins and thats is why places like this FAIL after 5 years but that is besides the point. looking most of the case i can tell you it was LP-/MP/HP/DMG cards all listed at NM/PSA 7/8 prices for raw cards One of the damaged cards was a 1st edition he claimed was LP. Saw the dents on the back when he pulled them out of the case. The other 2 he couldn't hide the fact were damaged. Grabbed 4 cards from his stock that hadn't made it to the case or been looked at according to him and grabbed them for way under what they should have been in that condition I definitely overpaid on the 3 damaged cards but, for me personally, isnt a big deal since i have the means to do so and i always try to buy from every card shop i come by. Overall I would not buy TCG through this shop 100%. Staff looks to be very lazy. The layout, from a retail sense, is god awful and doesn't highlight whats hot right now nor funnels customers through the store with any consistent flow. The owner isn't as knowledgeable as he seems and could definitely improve in that aspect. There is potential but its gonna take said owner not employee lazy friends who sit on their phones and employing people with tangible assets and actual skills when it comes to floor planning and stocking/organizing.

Best place to buy Pokémon cards and the people are really nice and cool video game Selectionread more

This shop was amazing and honestly so much fun and such a great gaming experience. While I'm more…read moreof the video gaming type, there were still so many neat things to check out here that I stayed entertained and time flew by. They have an incredible selection of dice, books, and board games, all of which are in great conditions. The employees were kind and helpful. There were even tables on one side for folks to enjoy gaming together which was neat. Overall it was a great place to check out and I will definitely be back.

From the owner: Your Portal to Games, Books, Dice, & More...Dungeon's Gate is your friendly local game--and…read morebook--store! We offer Board Games, Role Playing Games, Dice, Accessories, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic the Gathering, Warhammer, Pokemon, New Release Comics, Comic Pull Lists, as well as Science Fiction & Fantasy Books and Graphic Novels for Adults, Young Adults, and Children. A family business created from the ground up & run by gamers & readers--we want to help you discover that perfect game or book! Find us at 2525 N Ankeny Blvd, Ste. 101, Ankeny. Follow us on FB to keep up with all our weekly events, as well as new arrivals & restocks on games, books, and more!! We are a Wizard Play Network Premium Store-the ONLY one in the state of Iowa!!

Rodman Comics is a fun place to stop by and look around. Rod has a wide selection of new and…read morevintage comics. A great place to fill the holes in my collection. Each time I stop by I feel welcomed by Rod. Always a warm smile and a greeting. Great customer service and all the time.

Great staff that knew my comic's background and was interested in my priorities in a comic.read more

Amazing selection, super friendly and helpful staff. And some of the cleanest bathrooms I've ever…read moreseen at a game store!

Cool niche place to go to. Lots of collectibles and board games that you wouldn't find in a normal…read morestore. Worth a look around.

Stopped by during a road trip to check their selection. It's fantastic! The trades were well…read moreorganized and I had no trouble finding what I wanted. The prices were good, and even the collectible items were fairly priced. The store was fairly busy, and everyone was incredibly friendly - employees and customers alike. The man who checked us out was friendly and shared some funny stories. The store also has a large area for board and card games, but I didn't spend much time in those sections. They were large, clean, and well stocked. The back issues were varied and cheap. There wasn't very many that were super old, but they were all in good to great condition and the newer ones were in new condition. Great shop, great atmosphere. If I lived anywhere near here, I would be spending a lot of time in the store.