on pape in between gerrard and the danforth…read more (where?) you know, on the east end, near greektown. (wheres gerrard? pape? is that in the beaches?) ....this might be the dialogue you might be having...understandable if so, because this place is reallly for the neighbourhood folks. itd be great to be a kid living around this neighbourhood and be able to pop into this place after school. its on a street that is mostly residential with some stores on it, but youd have to know the neighbourhood or be a comic fanatic to know of it. that being said, they have an ample supply of action figures; mainly superheroes are to be found and at prices a bit lower than you might find elsewhere. its a small place, so theyll have a bit of everything, with a focus on superhero and action comics. but still, there are graphic novels available and the owner is very helpful and easy to talk to. hell also order in issues that you are looking for if you want. for the sheer convenience, id come here if i knew exactly what i wanted, and because, if the price of the comic is the same as everywhere else (as it usually is) they offer one of those buy 10 get one free (there are conditions of course but the principle still stands). overall it was a great neighbourhood find and i will be back, especially to get successive issues of the superman comic i bought - if its any good!

Looks a little run down on the outside but the space is well utilized. It's really a no frills…read morecomic book store and what one expects it to look like on the inside (i.e. very cramped). The efforts go into the merchandise and service rather than ambiance, and considering the near impossibility for a comic store to muffle that stuffy feeling, I'd settle for what Atomic Age has going. The store houses a good collection of comics and graphic novels, offering new and vintage. And of course, the usual knick knacks at the front counter. The owner is very nice and helpful and will order in issues of series not found on shelves for customers. It's a pretty easygoing place and owner was great with helping me find what I was looking for, but it's a little too packed inside for browsing. Good place to visit if you are able to locate it - it's very small and easily overlooked, and located in a mainly residential neighbourhood. Normally a place like this would get the standard 3 stars but the owner was very helpful and friendly so it gets a bump up.

This place makes for a great time…read more There are less third spaces these days but this is an underrated one. They have starter packs for magic and has a bunch of board games. The service was friendly and they have a solid selection. Parking might be a little rough given the location.

It's like walking into a cave troll's den. There's a lot of crap in here, and by crap I mean stuff…read moreyou probably won't want to buy. Apparently it's just surplus stock. Admittedly, it's okay to kill time in, if you don't mind having to root around like a truffle hunting hog, but it manages to combine strange selection (I found a bunch of Tron action figures) with strangely high prices. You might find a good value, or something. It violates pretty much every rule of retail in terms of organization and presentation, being more like a massive single retailer basement rummage sale. It's a shame, since the downtown store has been improving and the junction store is a good venue. I guess this is the picture in the attic.

Among my top three used book stores in Toronto. Fun collection of books, cds, cassettes, vinyl. It…read moreis not insanely big but it has a great collection. And the staff is amazing. I keep getting my Wodehouse from there every week. And the prices are so much better than most places. That includes new music tshirts. Highly recommended.

Eclectic mix of vinyl and books. Good selection and fun to browse. Prices are very reasonable.read more

Probably one of the worst online shops I have experienced in recent years. Claimed a model was in…read morestock then after a week, I asked about it and they claimed they were shipping it shortly. Another week passes with no shipping and they had no interest in actually filling the order. They were slow to respond to my questions, didn't actually have the product in stock and didn't have the balls to admit it. They were quick to refund the order so that is something I guess. What a waste and pathetic excuse for a business.

I'm a huge comic book fan and collect tons of toys and figures, but this place and their overpriced…read morestock rarely if ever gets my business. Although not that much closer, if you shop Silver Snail or 401 games, they offer much cheaper games, toys and statues with much better service. They do have a lot of old stock here for older toys and figures that came out years ago, but this is probably due to their high prices and the fact no one is buying the products. The store also could use a cleaning as it is cluttered with toys and comics all over the place. Not in a good way, in a way that makes you not feel like browsing the aisles and just leaving instead. I'll take my business to 401, the Snail, Comics and More or even the beguiling instead. Much nicer staff and non scalper prices.

Based on the selection, I'd say most folks come here either for the comics downstairs or the…read moreextremely large selection of Harlequin romance novels. If you're a fan of either of these genres, The Paperback Exchange could easily warrant a five star rating. Seeing as how I don't have an interest in either, the selection for me was pretty limited. However, after some concerted digging, I plucked a copy of The Memory Keeper's Daughter from the shelf. It kept me entertained on my flight back to New York which is pretty priceless considering that it saved me from flipping through the SkyMall magazine again!

I love this shop! My favourite comic cave with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Need it? I bet…read morethey got it!

The best pure comic shop in Toronto, you can find a great selection of comic books and graphic…read morenovels. The staff has gotten so much better since they moved. They have a children's area which has the material from their old Little Island location. I could imagine taking a nibling in there to go comics shopping and having a good time. Entry requires masking which, well, we're still in the middle of a pandemic so protecting the staff and yourselves is just a good idea. The books aren't cheap but they don't overcharge, so that's good; you need to just disabuse yourself of the brain poison that Amazon has infected everyone with.

This review is for curbside pick up during lockdown…read more The Beguiling has moved online and if you've got a connection, you can browse and order for delivery or pick up. Their selection is pretty solid, with lots of titles from smaller publishers and creators overseas already in store, so if you're in a rush for something you thought was obscure, the Beguiling might have you covered! Because they do have a wide selection, and possibly because they are handling a number of orders this season, i did experience a discrepancy between their website vs. in-store inventory. However, the have great online service. When I made an query they were super quick to respond, and they were also very helpful in making alternative suggestions to replace what they didnt have in stock. As for the pick up, they have staff stationed at a partitioned checkout window, so when you arrive you can walk up, give your name and pay for your order safely amd easily. Staff inside also have access to a microphone in case someone's having a hard time hearing. Overall, as they profess, the Beguiling does live up to its claim of premium window shopping. Whether comics and zines are your jam or if you need a zine/comic-related gift for someone else, consider visiting the Beguiling website or strolling up to their shopping window. If you can't visit in person, they also offer free delivery on orders of $80+.

Secret Planet Print Shop is owned and operated by Jackie Lee, a print artist most known for her…read moreplanetary posters, which you can see at a number of businesses in Toronto. Her shop on Coxwell holds lots more than her famed posted though. Aside from these, she also prints clothing, designs graphics for toques, caps, postcards, cards, stickers, and has invited a variety of artists to sell their wares--ranging from stationery, zines, to tea towels. Lee also focuses on Canadian makers, which means if you fall in love with something, chances are, you're supporting someone very local. Another awesome initiative Lee took on in response to the rise in Asian hate during COVID, was dedicating a section of her store to Asian authors. This means if you want to browse novels, picture books and comics by Asian authors there's a shelf of just that waiting for you at Secret Planet. Another benefit of Secret Planet is its location. Being about a 10 min walk from Coxwell station, you can easily hop out of the station a hop back in. If you live local artists and unique gifts, visiting Secret Planet is a must!

not a place for old comics prices are quite expensive…read morecompared to fair market value Very nice people

This used to be the staple of any comic you needed. Now it's so pathetically sad. They have nothing…read moreand the employees know nothing. I went to 10+ comic store in the last week and this was by far the worst one in every way

Large collection of Funkos but very expensive and in some cases well overpriced. Did find some gems…read morebut also "paid" for them. I go in occasionally to check out their inventory, but price check and search for availability online, too.

An extensive collection of anime merchandise to be chosen from. The prices generally sit at around…read more50-79 dollars which is reasonable but still expensive. The funko pops were pretty expensive though. Wanted to pick up a couple but I could not justify spending 50 dollars for a funko. Overall, good place to pick up some figures and collectibles

If you live anywhere in the GTA and you want the best selection of metal vinyl records in the city,…read morelook no further than Futhatk records. Klaus has everything from metal blade records to the small under ground labels like maggot stomp,me saco un ojo, 20 buck spin and everything inbetween