Great selection of comics, magazines and statues. They also have a very helpful and friendly staff. Will be back.

They've done a great job cleaning up the place and improving the lighting. Fantastic for back issues. They also have an array of used DVD's and video games, plus a wall full of great action figures and collectibles. Also, they participate in Free Comic Book Day. read more

Customer service here is amazing. If what you're looking for is not on the shelves or hundreds (?) of boxes, they'll put your list of wants through to a supplier. As the titles come in, you get a call and can pick up at your convenience. I'm old. I like odd indie titles. So the fact that I can essentially give a shopping list is great. The location is also convenient though only street parking is available. I have not found parking to ever be an issue yet. The store is quite large and well stocked with comics and figures. The owner will happily converse with customers and is very helpful when it comes to finding titles. read more

It was my first time here with my 2 kids. The owner is actually very sociable and cool. I am new to the comic arena, and he was willing to help me with my questions etc.. He even showed me a less expensive way of displaying the comics onto wall with the channel strips . Wish it was a littler closer to home, but well worth it. read more

Are you guys a bunch of pussies? I went in with my 7 year old daughter and he was helpful. I mean if you need to be greeted with a smile everywhere you go. Then stay home. I said I'd be back if she took care of them. read more

Wow Vortex is the premier comic shop. Great selection JR is a walking wealth of knowledge. With over 50000 back issues to choose from. Why go anywhere else!!! Vortex also has the best prices on bags and boards read more

Quickly becoming my favorite comic book shop in the city. Small and unassuming, this place is packed to the gills with comics. New issues, back issues, toys, even some really great drawings by local artists, this place has it all. They continually run a 20% off of new comics sale, and last time I was in all the back issues were 50% off. This place is run by a guy who is the epitome of The Simpsons Comic Book Guy, except much nicer. Last time we walked in, he was playing a Playstation 1 RPG. Awesome. read more

I've been to every comic book store in south eastern Wisconsin and some in northern Illinois and Vortex Comics is easily the best. Any store can have comics but JR makes shopping there personable. On top of that the amount of back issues is amazing if not "spectacular". read more

If I could give it zero stars, I would! My husband took our two sons there last weekend. Immediately when they walked in, the clerk asked what they we looking for. My husband said Sonic (for our son). The clerk them came behind the counter and followed them like a hawk down the aisle. When my son pulled out the comic, the clerk scolded him saying "don't winkle that"! I'm wondering if my husbands skin color had any way they were treated? Shame. They left w/o making a purchase and will never return. read more

I am a guy who actively seeks out comic book stores that I have never been to. Back in 2013 I was in the area of Vortex for a wedding so I stopped by. I have to say I loved the feel of this place right away. It has the classic comic store feel with the more valuable comic behind the counter and on the wall. A wall of actions figures, and other merchandise. A section of new comics and the a lager section of back-stock in the middle. Classic. The owner of the place greeted me right away and was very friendly. He informed me that he was having a 50% off sale on all back-stock as it was the shop's anniversary and to let him know if I needed help finding something. Score! I love hunting back-stock and in today's comic environment, it is getting more difficult to find stores that sell more than new stock and what is popular. Now Vortex has that as well, but they are not limited to it. So I dove in. I LOVE flipping through long boxes and can make a day of it. I was just getting back into comics and had a lot of catching up to do. I found so much I needed here and the whole time the CBG (hehe) was always there to answer my questions, but never hovering over me. He was good to give me space. I must have left Vortex with 200+ issues and some local art. I forgot that part! He also has some pretty cool art prints from local artists. And they are very reasonably priced. I have been wanting to go back for so long, but live 2.5 hours away. My old roommate lives over there now and using Vortex as his weekly shop. He always has good stuff to say about his time there. In close, this place is a must! it's what a real comic store should be. On a side note, to the review with one star, if you bring your children in to a store that has merchandise that is valuable then you need to make sure they already know not to damage any of the product. Teach them to handle comics gingerly first. A shop owner has the right to protect his investment. read more

Great shop. Owner and the employees are super helpful and nice. I sold them like 3 or 4 long boxes and got store credit. And always went out of the way to help me find what I was looking for. Great selection of back issues. Even if it's Alpha Flight your looking for. . I'm from Chicago and anytime I go to Milwaukee I will always stop by and support this shop. . Keep it real boys. Pete read more

If I could give 9 stars I would to comp for the completely uncalled for, mean spirited, petty and blatantly false review given earlier this month. I looove this place I used drive past two different comic stores to get to Vortex one of which was walking distance. Vortex provides you with a huge variety of titles and ever growing stash of toys and collectables plus local art and Video games. Heres what you don't get other places: 1.Discounted rates on new titles weekly 2. No Minimum on card usage 3. Reservation of your favorites for no extra cost to you and if they don't have you book they will get it for you (he even ordered me some figures at cost.) Id also like to say Ive been a customer there for a number of years and I am person of color and he knows me by name. On this side of town where I am constantly discriminated against this is one of the few place I have never had an issue. Ive reffered many friends and the same can be said for them too. As far as a child friendly establishment I have never witnessed a child being even so much as complained about in fact when I brought a friend with a child in to see if we could jump start an interest in comic fiction, he was given an exclusive issue of Spider-man (no charge). I have been in retail/management for many years. Vortex provides excellent customer service any reviews less than 5 stars is either being entirely too picky or has there head up there...Yepls!!! SUPPORT LOCAL COMICBOOK STORES!!! read more

Without a doubt the best comic shop in the area. Vortex comics always has what I need on the racks come Wednesday. Every other month sales on their large stock of back issues. Not only a well stocked collection but the greatest one man staff. J R will always go out of his way to direct you to what you're looking for or talk about comics and shows with you. The perfect spot to pick up your books and geek out. Always worth a stop. read more

Well, I was back in Milwaukee for work and just like I said I would, I visited Vortex comics again and dropped $45 on great deals. This place is one of the best shops and best places for deals that I have ever been too and I've been too my fair share of comics shops up and down the east coast. My only complaint about this place is that it's not closer to where I live. read more

Great place, I drive just under an hour just to get there but I really like the place. Great shop and great owner, always willing to help.

Comics, comics, and more comics! A well tended collection of back issues, lots of dollar comics, plenty of new books too. more in depth review here: http://tinyurl.com/j97clg9 read more

He lets me crochet in his store when my wife kicks me out of the house.

Can't say the owner is really freindly but his knowlage of comics and his stock is A1. The quarterly 1/2 off sale is worth the trip. and daily the HUGE 1.00 back issue supply is great. read more

Great store with many back issues and great amount of current issues! Friendly owner who wanted to help out where he could will definitely go back! read more

True comic book store. Discounted prices, friendly help. Parking on the street right in front of store. My first spot for comics