This, I believe, is the flagship location for Midtown Comics…read more Every now and then, I come here, especially during Free Comic Book Day, where you can get a selection of free comics. I've always liked their customer service and how they handle long lines. The value here is really good; there are a lot of cheap bargain-bin comic books alongside really nice collectibles. This is a great place to shop, especially if you're looking for a souvenir or gift. If you're not from New York, this would be a great spot to pick up a souvenir and experience a piece of the city's comic book culture.

Two story comic-book focused shop (2nd and 3rd floors) with a few statues and other collectibles,…read morebut primarily you're here for the comic and manga books. Very tight stairway to get upstairs. They have a new section and there are a lot of classic, a $0.99 bin, etc. so a bunch of different styles of comics. I've been to better stores but this is pretty good in the city having survived since 1997!

I've been coming to Forbidden Planet for years. I find they have a very solid selection. The shop…read moreitself it's so spacious and pretty dope to peruse. Their prices are pretty standard across most NYC comic shops. But, I find their service to be their hallmark. On so many occasions, staff has gone out of their where to look for a book I couldn't find, grab me something I missed while I'm checking out, and just offer a warm and positive attitude while I'm there. I think this is a solid shop and I always recommend it to people looking for comics in NYC.

Good comic selection, and the atmosphere is pretty cool. Prices on comics aren't great frankly, but…read moresadly there aren't a whole lot of comic shops close so for the most part you're stuck here. Your only other option is Midtown Comics which is much better in every way. I've been going here for years though both to get stuff and to walk around, and it's still not bad. However the workers there are very rude a lot of the time. It's kind of been like this ever since I've been there. Like they're either not that willing to be helpful or they are actually straight up rude. After years of going to this place I actually saw a figure I wanted for the first time in one of the glass cases, and decided to grab one. Unfortunately there was a little small sign on the OTHER case that said don't open. After I basically got my figure out one of the employees stopped me. I profusely apologized once I realized my mistake, and still the employee told me around five times not to open even after I stepped away and apologized many times. But still I stood there and apologized for the display (a bunch of boxes). Then he gave me what I wanted (after I already basically did it myself) and then I went to the register. I then said "sorry I've been going here for years but I never got something out of the case before so I didn't know." And then another employee (who by the way was facing the case the whole time) said "It's behind glass for a reason", as if I'm in a museum. I apologized and left. The staff has been rude and entitled before but this has been my worst experience yet. Fun to walk around in, but it's hassle actually going here.

The service was great. A large selection of books for all ages. The staff is very knowledgeable and…read morewilling to help and make suggestions.

If you're into comics or collectibles, this is a cool little stop inside Industry City. It has that…read moreclassic old-school comic shop vibe with a mix of graphic novels, manga, anime, and random pop culture finds. easy to browse. Even if you're not a big comic person, it's still a fun quick stop while you're walking around.

i think it was great to find a past issue place in manhattan on the 8th avenue place i was watching…read morefor creepy and eerie mags and it was fairly filled and priced at 10 knowing it was old issue there were other places too around close too and i got a vampirella vintage too

Nice, knowledgeable, friendly clerk who helped both my little one with her first comics and me an…read moreavid collector for 32 years.

Took a trip from Brooklyn to the store location in East Harlem and it was worth the trip. If you…read moreare into action figures, this store is highly recommended. Great prices and a pretty big selection to browse, was even pleasantly surprised about the comic books in the back of the store...Will definitely visit again.

Even in its new location, Nicholas never disappoints. I'm so grateful that I can still access this…read morelocation. Born and raised in Harlem, I've always would stop in and look at all the amazing eclectic selection this store offers. Candles, oils, incense, spiritual tools such as Florida Water. Over the years and me growing in my spiritual journey, Nicholas has been providing me whatever I need. I also love that it's female and black owned. I'm so grateful for this store. You should definitely stop in and check it out. The new locations serves everyone with its own selection of figurines and toys on the left side of the store. So many cool things.

The store has been in town for over a year now and I've frequented often. The fact that a store…read morewith this kind of character and charm has decided to stick it out speaks to the commitment Corinne (owner) and John (GM) have to offering this unique blend of vintage movies, sports, and collectibles to the community. And like any brick and mortar store, profit margins are tight. That said, in numerous business encounters, I've found pricing to be beyond fair and reasonable. But this is not eBay, Amazon or Walmart. They simply can't "meet or beat" any price when their inventory might be limited in a certain category and/or procured at a price point they can't simply ignore. I would hope a community that wants to see stores like this thrive would appreciate that it must be supported, not by blindly overpaying for product, but understanding that much of the store's stock of merchandise has come to it through many channels and being ok with modest premiums on some (by no means all) items over what you'll find on the internet (where there is no tangible relationship between the parties and the transactions are cold and detached--where the provenance of more esoteric items is questionable at best). Unfortunately, I've seen the store have to put up signs discouraging haggling and rummaging through product. This isn't an ancient Arabian bazaar where you have to haggle for every dollar and deal or you'll lose credibility. It's a business with dedicated individuals trying to offer a welcoming and unique space while pricing the best they can within their modest profit margin targets. And this is not a clubhouse or an extension of your den. Please try to treat the store, merchandise, and humans working here with respect and graciousness. I promise you'll get it in return. And because this is not your play room, but a store catering to the public (many of which come equipped with video security), do not have some misguided expectation that you can berate or criticize the store, its pricing or product and maintain your "privacy". Others in the community who shop here can see and hear you, you're not in your house. And everyone has cell phone cameras that capture any number of public interactions every second of the day. If common decency has no sway over how you carry yourself in public, at least understand that you can't simply carry on with impunity and expect to be cloaked in anonymity. In short, I encourage my fellow patrons to please not let scrounging for the next deal or the impulse to try and nickel and dime the store, because it is unique and accessible, create an atmosphere like so many other impersonal chain stores. Where the desperation to get a better deal, and not (ever) to feel like we've overpaid, turns us into the epitome of lowbrow consumer who doesn't even seem to enjoy the experience. If we think we deserve better, let's try to act our best when shopping at Perfectly Centered and elsewhere in town, and we might just end up being right.

Love this store. The owner Corinne is an absolute doll. Local collectible stores like Perfectly…read moreCentered are so hard to find in person!

I sent the store a question and received a sarcastic childish message back. I'd expect this from…read moregrown men who play with toys all day. The store is always empty. With this persona reply, I can see why. I guess its more a club house than a store. The door is usually locked anyway. They're not open when they say they are. And from the looks from the window, the store is super tiny and has nothing . go somewhere else. Theres a much better comic store both on the LES and in the Bronx on Fordham road that's worth the trip.

First time buyer from their online store and they sent the book in a padded envelope, single backer…read moreboard and bag. No cardboard protection so the book was damaged pretty good during shipping. It also came with a nice little message on the package "enjoy the book don't buy from us again", and people wonder why comic book shops are going out of business these days. Just poor service overall.