TLDR; amazing place and layout very affordable amazing service and has a verity of things…read more I absolutely love it here I've been here twice and I'm glad to say it's amazing I was worried due to the other reviews that said people here are transphobic and a bit weird towards women and I'm glad to say it's not like that it's nothing like that anymore Atleast They have comics, manga, graphic novels and coloring books along side of necklaces, figures and gems(although I'm not sure the authenticity of them) and other things (be careful if you bring children in though cause there are some porn comics) Everything is really well priced and today they had a 50% off stand outside with comics graphic novels and manga the avg price of the paperback comics are like 5$ and below while the softcovers can range from 30-50$(from what I saw) not sure how much the manga is while the graphic novels are around 17$ they have a 1$ section of comics and their figures are around 230-maybe 400$ it's very affordable The service was amazing when I went yesterday for some rogue comics although they ran out due to popularity they helped me find some comics where she's heavily featured in and while checking out they ask if you want a cover for the comic and they're very welcoming and friendly I love the layout they maybe a small store but it's very neat and not cluttered there's a lot of verity 100/10 would recommend

Fantastic comic book store, tucked away, but also right in the heart of Andersonville. A wide…read moreselection of comics, graphic novels, comic book statuettes, and related items make this a worthy destination for anyone who loves superheroes -- and loved to hate supervillains! A knowledgeable and friendly staff rounds out this welcome addition to the Chicago comic bookstore scene. Do yourself a favor and check it out. You won't regret it! :)

I do not have enough good things to say about Challengers. The staff know what they're talking…read moreabout and have always been extremely helpful. If I go in without knowing what I want, they're always there to help me find something cool to read. The sidekick section is fantastic, especially if you have children or are there to pick something up for a kid. Challengers is so great that I patron it as frequently as I am able too. I wish there were more stars to give it. If you're a nerd, a geek or a comic book junkie, then come to Challengers. You will not be sorry.

Made an order for a delivery, it was a long box and it costed around $10 dollars. Didn't hear…read moreanything about the delivery for months until I sent a message to the company's email. They said the order was for pickup only, even though there was no indication for it being a pickup only. I asked the guy if I could at least get a refund and he never responded. It was only $10 bucks so it's not like the end of the world. But still very unprofessional behavior. EDIT AFTER RESPONSE: Thanks for proving my point of how unprofessional you really are. I leave one 1-star review in the middle of the night and within moments you respond with a passive aggressive essay. You already have five stars for your business and you immediately attack any 1-star reviewers like they personally insulted you. Ever hear of 'customer courtesy'? All you told me via email is that my order was cancelled. That's it. Depending on the buisness, an order can be cancelled but not refunded. All I wanted was clarification whether I was getting my money back or not. You NEVER RESPONDED. What was I supposed to assume? And what's that petty 1-star review comment? Should I have given you a higher rating? Why? I ordered an item, waited, asked for updates on the item's delivery, got my order cancelled, and never got a response afterwards. Does any part of that sound remotely pleasant? It honestly wasn't even that big a deal for me, but the fact that you replied within moments to me with an extremely petty essay means you MADE IT a big deal. Learn to take criticism. EDIT RESPONSE 2: "full of misleading and erroneous information". I accidentally said months instead of weeks. Nothing else was a lie. I didn't know I got my money back until I made a 1-star review on your comic shop. Once again, I asked via email to CLARIFY whether I got a REFUND or not. You NEVER replied to me. I only know now because I got a response from a business owner or manager who can't handle one ounce of criticism. "This is obviously "that big of a deal" for you, because here you are, almost 2 months later, well after you were refunded, denigrating a business that handled your mistake in minutes." I'm back 2 months later because I thought I should tell others about my experience. I saw how unprofessionally you respond to all other low rating comments. I wanted to give the benefit of the doubt that you would've changed and I wouldn't be screamed at for my review. But here we are. Your acting like I made a scathing review of your store that will make it fall into complete bankruptcy. I made one review saying I wasn't satisfied with your store, get over yourself. Once again, that is the MINIMUM of what you should do. If I go to McDonalds, order something, and there was a mistake of some kind, it's the MINIMUM of the McDonald employees to fix the mistake. You act like fixing a mistake should be seen as an outstanding achievement and not a standard business practice. Do you honestly believe I should've given you five stars because you did the very minimum of your job? Unbelievable. I tried out your company, I was unsatisfied, and I'm giving it the score I believe it deserves based on my experience. Accept it and move on.

A great neighborhood toy store. A small toy store, but has a lot of different options for children…read moreof all ages. They have children's books, toys for infants, toddlers and older kids. What really impressed me was the fact that they had train sets. A lot of big retailers don't carry these train sets. I have had to resort ordering train sets on Amazon. I bought my daughter a few pieces to add to her train set and a doll that she wanted . The staff was very friendly and helpful. The price of the toys were not overpriced. If anything they were on par or even cheaper than what you can get on Amazon.

Went here to get a few gifts for a 3 year old's birthday party. I love that they do complimentary…read moregift wrapping. I didn't realize they had multiple locations and I realized I had been to their Andersonville one before as well. I ended up getting a few toys and a mo Williams book for our house. I was able to find unique books and toys I had never seen before. These lumi blocks that light up in water have been a huge hit. . Will definitely be back and happy to support a local business!

Good selection of non run-of-the-mill Pokemon plushies which is exactly what I wanted.read more

Neat little Japanese pop culture shop in Chicago. It has various anime knick knacks such as…read morekeychains, figurines, and plushies. There is also a good assortment of Gundam model kits as well as the tools for them (great place to start the hobby). It's not a huge store, but it beats paying Japan import shipping fees if you end up finding something you like here!

Midwest Nice is an adorable store with a pleasant collection of local gifts. There are many items,…read moreincluding "Ope" merch, much like that marketed by Charlie Berens, that would be great Chicago or Midwest-themed gift items. I enjoyed their cute $2 Chicago pins and found the perfect one to add to my collection.

They always have great local items in the store, which make great gifts! Also the service is always…read more10/10 and not to mention their dog Louie...he's a cutie! Always love coming here!

I loved this li'l store when it was on Clark, and now I love it even more now that it's in MY…read moreneighborhood! Lots of COOL stuff - vinyl, home decor items, books, audio stuff - lots of cool things!! I popped in here a night ago, and found a tee shirt by HELLBRAND. This brand is no longer in business. I've got a Medusa shirt by them that I love, and wear all the time - needless to say, it's a little worn. Got a new one! Great owner, super location. Welcome to Edgewater Beach!!

An absolute gem in Edgewater. Just purchased an Iron Butterfly , In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida. Great…read morecondition. Also purchased Hocus Pocus merchandise for the grandkids' Halloween. Don't miss this store in your vintage search.

Honestly the best comic book shop i've visited in Chicago. Super clean and nicely presented books…read more I really appreciate the resale of old out of print manga and the resale of used comic books. I saw a lot of titles I haven't seen anywhere else. They also have a small print/zine section. Definitely going to make this a regular stop!

Just a small to mid-size store but there is a real depth and breadth of material. No matter what…read moreyou're into you'll find something great here and maybe even some surprises!

I will begin here, the original location was G-Mart comics until the original owner retired and…read moresold the location. G-Mart is only online now. Very clean location, plenty of space. The setup is different, but still had a good selection comics to funko pops, games, collectibles and more. Very friendly staff, greeted once coming in. The game room in the back is still available. The value of the comics are at a good price. No complaints. I was sad to see G-Mart comics go, but I am glad it stayed comic shop. I wish Dark Tower comics so much success. I will be back soon.

Not really a comic shop pro. I got back into reading comics during COVID, but mostly digital and…read moreafter a while it turned into buying physical stuff. G-Mart (the previous shop that occupied this space) was very close to me so it was my go to shop. I found their online ordering setup a bit old school, but man what I wouldn't give to have that back. At least G-Mart would send you e-mails updating you on your order. The Dark Tower system is definitely more modern, but there's no real notifications unless I'm missing something. No more discounts on subs either which is a real kick in the dick. I pre-ordered a comic months in advance, again no real e-mail communication. Showed up on the release date and they just straight up didn't have it. The good thing is they don't charge you ahead of time like G-Mart did. Luckily Challengers had it in stock though! The other day I got a new releases e-mail for the first time in the history of the store becoming Dark Tower and it's just some dudes name instead of Dark Tower so I thought it was junk. I dunno man, I usually like the real local mom and pop feel of stores because everything is a shitty chain these days, but this place may be a little too mom and pop. Hopefully I've just had bad luck with them but I'm back to a digital only comic reader for the time being.