Whitechapel - Where I Purchase Said Picture Books 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/ Lussumo Vanilla & Feed Publisher Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=4719#Comment_4719 2007-12-05T11:54:47-08:00 2007-12-05T17:15:53-08:00 thom_wong http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=432 Just a thread to heap abundant praise on the stores that welcome you in, take chances, and stand up for your right to read about robots killing zombies attacking amazons and whatnot. In Vancouver ...
In Vancouver I buy all my comics from RxComics on Main Street. I just happened to walk into this little store when I was starting to get into comics again (interestingly enough, I was looking for the trade of Planetary). The guys who run this store are exactly the way WE says comic store employees should be in Come In Alone. Suffice it to say I know next to nothing about comics, but they take the time to talk to me about what's new, try and hunt down what I want no matter how obscure, and generally treat me like their best customer.

When I simply can't wait to get back to the mainland I shop at Curious Comics. Big store, nice people.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=4728#Comment_4728 2007-12-05T12:06:21-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Yann Best http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1379 The Comix Shoppe in Swansea (Wales) has always got my vote, as the owner's a sound guy, gives good advice and is friendly (and, as a female friend commented, treats her like a normal person - rather ... Comix Shoppe in Swansea (Wales) has always got my vote, as the owner's a sound guy, gives good advice and is friendly (and, as a female friend commented, treats her like a normal person - rather than the strange, alien creature some comic shop owners seem to see).

Unfortunately, there's a new shop assistant who has... not impressed me so much. More interested in reading his own comics than serving, he gives off a weird vibe, and I've taken to avoiding requesting my orders from him if possible (he clearly doesn't approve of my purchasing Castle Waiting, and I'd rather avoid the embarassment).

Um, this wasn't meant to be a negative post. The shop's still a good place to shop (not that there's much choice in Swansea, but I'd much rather shop here than in the Cardiff Forbidden Planet) - a little small, it houses a good selection of comics and the owner's always willing to dig for more obscure TP's/singles. Hopefully the new shop assistant will improve with age (or, y'know, change into somebody else...).]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=4743#Comment_4743 2007-12-05T12:25:38-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Elohim http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1014 Abstract Sprocket in Norwich absolutely has my vote. http://www.abstractsprocket.com/ Of course, it is the only dedicated comics shop. But I only really buy trades and second-hand singles, so I ... http://www.abstractsprocket.com/
Of course, it is the only dedicated comics shop.
But I only really buy trades and second-hand singles, so I see Waterstone's etc. and the Movie Shop as legit competition.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=4754#Comment_4754 2007-12-05T12:39:25-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 underdog http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1381 I've been going to Sub-City on Exchequer Street in Dublin (the Irish one) for my comics since I was 12 years old. The same 2 guys have been working there - the owner and his friend - since day one, ... Exchequer Street in Dublin (the Irish one) for my comics since I was 12 years old. The same 2 guys have been working there - the owner and his friend - since day one, so any time I go there it's as much to hang out with them as it is to buy comics. They treat everyone as normal people, and are always helpful to mammies coming in to buy things for their kids. They're honest too - many's the time they've told me not to buy a comic becuase it was rubbish.

So they have my loyalty, unto death...well, unto pain, at least. Or discomfort.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=4758#Comment_4758 2007-12-05T12:45:04-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 John Smith http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1171 A brief plug for a store I'm geographically unable to frequent any longer, but if you live or work in Manhattan and are ever on or near the Upper East Side then do check out Gotham City Comics. If ...
Here's their review from CitySearch which sums up exactly what I would say about them:

i have been buying comics since i was 8, going to comic specialty shops since i was fifteen and gotham is the only place where the staff asked my name and remembered from week to week. i went there initially because it was convenient and continued because of their subscription service and because i like i shop where the customers want to hang-out and discuss the randomness of their interests. despite the size, the selection is pretty good, and things can be ordered. the only real downside is the lack of comfortable seating for hanging out.

Pros: subscription service, helpful/goofy staff, beer sold nearby

Cons: the size
]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=4762#Comment_4762 2007-12-05T12:48:22-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 jerrywenner http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1266 While I have lived in Denver now for 7 years, I still get my comics from Night Flight in Salt Lake City via mail order. Mimi and Alan run a hell of a shop and have carte blanche to send me anything ... www.night-flight.com
bonus... Mimi sends me homemade fudge in my Christmas shipment.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=4880#Comment_4880 2007-12-05T16:41:48-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Scribe http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=904 I just moved out of Salt Lake City. I love Mimi. The new location at the library is a great store. My new local shop is Midtown Comics. Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=4883#Comment_4883 2007-12-05T16:44:27-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 alwayscrashing http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=162 Page 45 Best comic shop I have ever been in. Page 45

Best comic shop I have ever been in.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=4888#Comment_4888 2007-12-05T16:54:40-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Admiral Neck http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=919 Orbital Comics in London Town. Lovely people, big selection of back issues, and they're branching out with new shops selling manga and assorted collectibles. There's a shop much closer to em that's ... Orbital Comics in London Town. Lovely people, big selection of back issues, and they're branching out with new shops selling manga and assorted collectibles. There's a shop much closer to em that's more convenient to get too, but I still go to Orbital because the staff are so friendly.

I've seen that Rich Johnston in there too.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=4892#Comment_4892 2007-12-05T17:01:53-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Dragone http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=380 The place I put up with here in Winnipeg, is Galaxy Comics. They find and order whatever the hell I want. Also occasionally they just order stuff for me thinking that I'd like it. They know my ... Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=4896#Comment_4896 2007-12-05T17:13:41-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Cat Vincent http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=447 In Bristol it used to be Kathie's Comics, but they shut last year. Now I get my fix from Travelling Man. I've finally trained them out of calling me 'sir' when I go in! NB, this means I walk 300 ... NB, this means I walk 300 yards past the Forbidden Planet that's about five minutes away from me. Though I do occasionally get a book from Forboding Prices, I've always got my monthly funnies from smaller independents where I can, or small chains like TM if not.

It was nice, for example, that TM put by a signed copy of 'Phonogram' for me, since the book was made by a local team. And they scored me a Black Dossier, bless 'em.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=4934#Comment_4934 2007-12-05T18:59:38-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Ben http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=700 RxComics rules. He was the first guy I heard of who gave american prices on graphic novels waaaay before the american dollar plummeted like a pigeon filled with concrete. He's also a wicked MTG ...
Lucky's up main around 23rd is also a great place. Next to no selection as far as *the hell do you call those things? just comics? The little floppy things.* go, but oodles of indie graphic novels and local art. Plus the owner's an infectiously nice guy.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=4942#Comment_4942 2007-12-05T19:09:14-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 TechnocratJT http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=558 I bought comics from The Comic Company (RIP) in Atlanta for many years. They closed in 2006 and since then I order online from DCBS. Oddly, the Comic Book Company closed for a very old fashioned ...
I occasionally buy from Oxford Comics, but mostly to fill in things I missed, the store always feels a bit off putting to me and I do not feel like buying all my books that way.

I do miss having a regular store though.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=4954#Comment_4954 2007-12-05T19:25:09-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Alexa_D http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=142 Well, back home in Massachussetts I go to That's Entertainment in Worcester, which despite being everything Warren railed against in Come In Alone, is really great once you learn your way around it. ... That's Entertainment in Worcester, which despite being everything Warren railed against in Come In Alone, is really great once you learn your way around it. (If only I could convince them to use the space more efficiently, and you know, stop using the storefront for storage.) When I'm at college in Boston, my favorite shop is Comicopia. It's pretty much perfect in every way, and the manager is named Shannon Outlaw (f'real).

I'm spending this year in London, and since my pull list is being filled back home, I'm not really buying many comics while I'm over here (except 2000AD, which I usually just pick up at the WH Smith at the Tube station I take to get to campus). But I occasionally drop by some of the shops round Tottenham Court Road, namely Orbital and Gosh Comics, both of which are pretty great. Forbidden Planet I use more as a museum of Doctor Who merch, although I did once buy a hardcover From Hell because it was 5 quid off and I was meeting Alan Moore the next week.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=4960#Comment_4960 2007-12-05T19:37:05-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Brand http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=455 I work at and get all my comics at Steve's Comic Relief, in Levittown, PA. Everything is kind of done kind of willy nilly (Though we do have a good selection of comics and trades), it's cramped, and ... Steve's Comic Relief, in Levittown, PA. Everything is kind of done kind of willy nilly (Though we do have a good selection of comics and trades), it's cramped, and our bathroom smells funky. That being said I love working there. It is my favorite retail job that I've had. We have a lot of regulars whom I enjoy seeing every week and over all it's pretty laid back there.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5040#Comment_5040 2007-12-05T21:12:06-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 joe.distort http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173 ash ave comics in tempe,az- diy anarchist run, weirdo patronized. these guys are the best. Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5061#Comment_5061 2007-12-05T21:57:11-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 StefanJ http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=961 Dark Horse has a retail chain, "Things from Another World," where I buy them funny books I likes. Specifically, I get my single issue stuff there; I buy collections from Amazon or ...
Specifically, I get my single issue stuff there; I buy collections from Amazon or Fantagraphics or Powell's.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5063#Comment_5063 2007-12-05T21:58:20-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Corey Waits http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=453 I live in Queensland, Australia. In some ways we're a slightly backwards state, the only one of these ways that actually affects me is that for some reason our comic shop owners still think that the ...
The Aussie dollar has actually been at around 87-92 US cents for a long while now, so generally it's cheaper for me to order a few books off Amazon and get them shipped out here.

But when I want to order single issues (that's right, I'm getting to the point here) I order from a store in Sydney, King's Comics. They've got a great range, their prices are reasonable, and the staff is friendly and helpful (that's from my experience with the person that runs the online side of the store, I've got no idea what the in-store staff are like because I live about 1000kms away...).

So yeah, until any of the comics stores in South East Queensland up their game I'm more than happy to shop at Kings.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5066#Comment_5066 2007-12-05T22:04:21-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Adam Violent http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=997 I enjoy going to Rocketship when I can. It's small and they don't have anything in the way of back issues beyond a month or two, but it's very clean and organized and they have some great events ... Rocketship when I can. It's small and they don't have anything in the way of back issues beyond a month or two, but it's very clean and organized and they have some great events every once in a while. If there were a comic shop I had to work at, this would be the one.

I really hate the one in St. Marks and the people at Forbidden Planet turn me off. The other NYC/Brooklyn shops aren't quite as convenient to get to, so that's how I roll.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5084#Comment_5084 2007-12-05T22:47:20-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 ultramandingo http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=970 ....i live in the nerd capital of the us - sf bay area so - isatope in san francisco - comic relief in berkeley - dr mind in oakland - blackcat in milpitas or comic conspiracy in sunnyvale Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5112#Comment_5112 2007-12-06T01:12:26-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 reasonableman http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=452 I work part time, and shop at Treasure Island Comics. Ultramandingo: You should check it out next time you are in Fremont. Treasure Island Comics.

Ultramandingo: You should check it out next time you are in Fremont.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5135#Comment_5135 2007-12-06T03:59:23-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 The Skoot http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1300 @ Cat Vincent I used to go to Travelling Man in Bristol, but for some reason they always gave me a frosty reception, and I swear one guy there hated me when I'd barely even spoke to him. Never ...
I used to go to Travelling Man in Bristol, but for some reason they always gave me a frosty reception, and I swear one guy there hated me when I'd barely even spoke to him. Never really understood it; sounds like you've had a much better experience right from the start.

On my second week of having a standing order at Forbidden Planet though, someone I hadn't even met before knew my name. They can get pretty expensive, but I just try my best to avert my eyes to the shininess.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5146#Comment_5146 2007-12-06T04:35:56-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Paul Duffield http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6 The Astral Gypsy. Al Davison is an incredible guy for one, and although I've never been to the shop itself (I live nowhere near it), I always find something to spend a lot of money on when I see ... The Astral Gypsy. Al Davison is an incredible guy for one, and although I've never been to the shop itself (I live nowhere near it), I always find something to spend a lot of money on when I see their stall at conventions, and their stock is always interesting! :D]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5155#Comment_5155 2007-12-06T04:52:43-08:00 2007-12-06T04:55:25-08:00 boyanachronism http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=132 always worth a visit is pheonix comix Whenever im in northampton i pop in there. Friendly helpfull staff, good selection and occasionaly you bump into Alan Moore. always worth a visit is pheonix comix

Whenever im in northampton i pop in there. Friendly helpfull staff, good selection and occasionaly you bump into Alan Moore.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5207#Comment_5207 2007-12-06T07:28:58-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 mrkvm http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=612 My local comic shop closed a couple years ago. They have a location in another town close, but the owner is a bit of jerk, so a friend of mine and I decided to go the mail order route. We used ...
We used mycomicshop.com for quite a while until they started screwing up and raising the shipping prices waaaay too much.

Now we've moved on to mailordercomics.com. They have an ugly website with a kind of clunky interface, but the prices and service are top-notch. The couple times we've had a problem, we've gotten a swift and friendly resolution.

I miss the weekly ritual, though.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5234#Comment_5234 2007-12-06T08:33:07-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Joe Paoli http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1116 Let's see. The only reason I stopped going to a store is that it closed or I moved. I've been to many, and liked them all. Comics and More has been a bookend in my life; it was my shop from 90-94, ...
Comics and More has been a bookend in my life; it was my shop from 90-94, and has also been again for the last three years. And at least one of the same people still works there.

Most of my coworkers dug the Silver Snail, but the shop where I felt most at home was The Hairy Tarantula. I think it has something to do with them introducing me to Gordon by The Barenaked Ladies.

Then came Metro Entertainment, the best comic shop in Santa Barbara. This would be true even if it weren't the only comic shop in Santa Barbara. They get great signings, too.

A scant year later, every comic day, the coworkers and I would head to Lee's Comics

And then finally, I frequented Graphic, a fine store I found just by walking around my first weekend in town.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5246#Comment_5246 2007-12-06T08:59:37-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Kosmopolit http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1346 You know I think we're almost the point where "Treats women like human beings" shouldn't, in and of itself, be cause for celebration. Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5249#Comment_5249 2007-12-06T09:02:47-08:00 2007-12-06T09:03:31-08:00 Chaosbringer http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1409 Phoenix Comics and Toys is where I pick up all my goodies here in the NoVa. is where I pick up all my goodies here in the NoVa.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5250#Comment_5250 2007-12-06T09:02:58-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 MagicSword! http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1309 @ alwayscrashing: Amen, I used to try and engineer reasons to go to Nottingham so I could shop at Page 45, when I could easily buy comics in my home town. Now: no western comics around here as ...
Amen, I used to try and engineer reasons to go to Nottingham so I could shop at Page 45, when I could easily buy comics in my home town.

Now: no western comics around here as far as I can see...]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5261#Comment_5261 2007-12-06T09:22:42-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 fogus http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=52 I second Phoenix Comics in NoVa... see you there. -m -m]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5293#Comment_5293 2007-12-06T10:04:09-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Flabyo http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1306 Page45 is about the only thing I miss about Nottingham since I moved away. The comics place in Guildford is ok, has odd opening hours and tends to be full of loud kids playing Magic and Pokemon, ...
The comics place in Guildford is ok, has odd opening hours and tends to be full of loud kids playing Magic and Pokemon, so I tend to end up resorting to the London Forbidden Planet.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5297#Comment_5297 2007-12-06T10:20:15-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 helloMuller http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=560 I have to say that I'm spoilt for choice in London... more than enough comics shops to go around. My favourite (where I also have my pull list) is Gosh! Comics - a small shop, has everything you ...
My favourite (where I also have my pull list) is Gosh! Comics - a small shop, has everything you want and friendly staff. Besides Gosh! I'll always swing by Forbidden Planet.

If you're ever in Belgium you have to check out Mekanik Strip (most of the site is in Dutch) - GIANT shop/art gallery, super friendly people (and I used to work there during college)]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5303#Comment_5303 2007-12-06T10:27:32-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Gypsy http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=30 I get all my comics from Duncan Comics on Perrysville Rd. between Cranberry and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Duncan Comics on Perrysville Rd. between Cranberry and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5310#Comment_5310 2007-12-06T10:34:50-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 garcummins http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=233 I shop in The 3rd Place in Temple Bar, Dublin Ran by mates and rock solid, cheaper than everywhere else in the city too. Especially on Trades. The 3rd Place in Temple Bar, Dublin
Ran by mates and rock solid, cheaper than everywhere else in the city too. Especially on Trades.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5311#Comment_5311 2007-12-06T10:34:56-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 harchangel http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=134 The closest "real" comic book store is about 70 Miles away. yeah this circumstance is equal to awesomeness in a can....or not. any recommendations from people in similar situations?
yeah this circumstance is equal to awesomeness in a can....or not.

any recommendations from people in similar situations?]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5328#Comment_5328 2007-12-06T11:18:55-08:00 2007-12-06T11:20:20-08:00 grenacia http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1323 Minnesota Twin Cities Area Comic Book Stores: Minneapolis: Dreamhaven Books and Comics Great store, focus on books and comics. Saint Paul:
Minneapolis: Dreamhaven Books and Comics Great store, focus on books and comics.

Saint Paul: The Source Comics and Games Another great store, focus on games and comics.

I usually go to one of these two (neither is particularly convenient to my commute, so I pick based on geographically related errands). In fact I've been buying comics from incarnations of them both since I was 12 years old and they had shops in Dinkytown. I'll be 30 next year.

There is also Big Brain in Downtown Mpls., which is great in a lot of ways, but what bugs me about them is they no longer have a "new this week" rack or even a list up, only "NEW" tabs amongst their collection, so I always miss something I would have bought otherwise.

Midway Books in Saint Paul is all right too, but again its not easy to find what you're looking for.

RIP Shinders, but they were never the best anyway. They were plentiful, though.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5329#Comment_5329 2007-12-06T11:19:27-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 mrkvm http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=612 @harchangel: As I mentioned above, mailordercomics.com is doing right by me so far. You have to order from Previews, which means putting in your order 2 months before you see any actual product. ... mailordercomics.com is doing right by me so far. You have to order from Previews, which means putting in your order 2 months before you see any actual product. Once you get a couple orders in the pipeline, though, you get used to it. They also let you do everything from weekly to monthly shipping at pretty good rates.

If you aren't interested in floppies, just order trade paperback collections from Amazon or some such. Whatever you may think of them, Amazon has generally good prices and selection on comics collections. There's also instocktrades.com (and their partner dcbservice.com for doing monthly orders).

Hope that's helpful.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5341#Comment_5341 2007-12-06T11:29:33-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 cjh http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=775 I buy at Carol and John's Comics here in Cleveland. A bit of a local institution. Some of the best service that I've ever gotten in a comic store. They were even used for one of the comic shops in ... Carol and John's Comics here in Cleveland. A bit of a local institution. Some of the best service that I've ever gotten in a comic store.

They were even used for one of the comic shops in the movie of American Splendor.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5352#Comment_5352 2007-12-06T11:43:15-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Pooka http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=216 We plugging comic book stores now? Okay, I'm obligated to post this: because...that's me shop it is. We're a small shop in a dinky little Kentucky college town, but we try our damnedest to get ...
because...that's me shop it is.
We're a small shop in a dinky little Kentucky college town, but we try our damnedest to get what our customers want, and we even run out to the neighboring comic book stores to hunt down some stuff...
oh yeah, and my husband is a walking pop culture encyclopedia. Ask him just about anything... We also tend to get lots of insider info from a few friendly sources.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5391#Comment_5391 2007-12-06T13:08:56-08:00 2008-01-20T01:24:38-08:00 Z http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=184 I'll have to agree with Sharla about DreamHaven, I mail order a lot of things from them. Alexa: I'll concede that That's Entertainment and Comicopia are great, but my hands-down favourite ...
Alexa:
I'll concede that That's Entertainment and Comicopia are great, but my hands-down favourite of all shops in Mass. has to be Million Year Picnic. Best service, friendliest staff.

-Z]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5465#Comment_5465 2007-12-06T15:01:51-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Alexa_D http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=142 Million Year Picnic. Best service, friendliest staff. I must respectfully disagree with that. I've had some pretty negative experiences with the staff there. Nothing blatant, just given some ... Million Year Picnic. Best service, friendliest staff.

I must respectfully disagree with that. I've had some pretty negative experiences with the staff there. Nothing blatant, just given some unfriendly looks, spoken to in annoyed tones. The first time I thought it was my imagination, the second time I began to wonder about it, if they just thought I was a n00b or because I'm female. But then the third time it was a Scott McCloud signing, so they couldn't have thought I was n00b. And then my boyfriend told me he'd had similar experiences, so it couldn't have because I'm female. Although (and this might explain things) my boyfriend said that it was always the same guy with him. I never really noticed who it was, but it might have been the same guy with me. And to be fair, I've had just as many neutral-to-good experiences there, but it happened often enough that I stopped going there whenever I meander around Harvard Square. It just really frustrates me, because everyone else besides my boyfriend seems to love it as much as you do, and I really want to know why I haven't been so lucky :(]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5467#Comment_5467 2007-12-06T15:06:30-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Z http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=184 I'm sorry to hear that. I actually prefer the stand-offish, plain spoken sales people. It's why I prefer Hijinx out here over Black Cat. Black Cat has a very, very enthusiastic, very, very ...
Million Year Picnic was/is my favourite because they know to leave me the hell alone, or give me a hard time when I'm in my better moods. It's hard to explain.

-Z]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5469#Comment_5469 2007-12-06T15:14:04-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 erudite_ogre http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1178 @mrkvn: Thanks for the link to online comics. Here our local comic shop is run by a troll who I dislike giving my money to. I wish someone would replace him, but new businesses can't compete in ...
Thanks for the link to online comics. Here our local comic shop is run by a troll who I dislike giving my money to. I wish someone would replace him, but new businesses can't compete in the current economic situation. The last one to try did not make it because this area can't support two such businesses. So, it's him or an hour drive to another store that is a shadow of its former self. It's hard to rationalize spending $15 on gas to travel to it, so I've been looking for other options.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5481#Comment_5481 2007-12-06T15:27:42-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Z http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=184 erudite_ogre I've got one of those locally myself. I went in only once. He wouldn't take his eyes off an American football match on his television set to actually assist me with anything. His ...
I've got one of those locally myself. I went in only once. He wouldn't take his eyes off an American football match on his television set to actually assist me with anything. His store was a typical Magic the Gathering & anime figurine selling fanboy hole. Lots of mylar baggies, few graphic novels.

It gave me the impression of taking candy from babies. Or selling it. Whichever.

I never went back. I should reiterate that I like Hijinx in CA. It's more like a bookstore, but for graphic novels.

-Z]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5639#Comment_5639 2007-12-06T19:16:24-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Preston Spradling http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=885 If you happen to be passing through Washington, D.C., stop at Big Planet Comics, in the Georgetown neighborhood. It's a truly excellent comic shop intended for thinking readers. Hardwood bookshelves ... Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5646#Comment_5646 2007-12-06T19:22:47-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Joe Paoli http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1116 If you happen to be passing through Washington, D.C., stop at Big Planet Comics, in the Georgetown neighborhood. It's a truly excellent comic shop intended for thinking readers. Hardwood bookshelves ... If you happen to be passing through Washington, D.C., stop at Big Planet Comics, in the Georgetown neighborhood. It's a truly excellent comic shop intended for thinking readers. Hardwood bookshelves alphabetized by author, full of almost exclusively graphic novels, albums, and trade paperbacks. The guys who work there are people with educations that served them well, who can carry on intelligent conversations and who treat their customers with politeness and respect. The store is clean and friendly. The place manages, without having to really emphasize the point, to communicate the idea that the establishment is one dedicated to people who read and think. What could be better?Sounds great. I should mention that the SF Bay Area's Lee's Comics also has a whole section of trades shelved by author, or at least they did when I frequented them, and I wish more stores did.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5657#Comment_5657 2007-12-06T19:35:06-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 gwferguson http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=495 In Richmond, VA we have three stores suckling at my bank account, Dave's Comics, Velocity Comics, and my personal fave, Stories, which also has a HUGE used bookstore attached and just happens to be ... Dave's Comics, Velocity Comics, and my personal fave, Stories, which also has a HUGE used bookstore attached and just happens to be on my way home from work.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5662#Comment_5662 2007-12-06T19:43:53-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 mrkvm http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=612 RE: Million Year Picnic. A good friend of mine made that his shop for the several years he lived in the Boston area and always had good things to say. I had a chance to visit once and thought it ... Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5675#Comment_5675 2007-12-06T20:03:53-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 erudite_ogre http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1178 I shopped at 1MYP a looong time ago, and always found it to be fine. One thing I do miss about living in a centrally isolated town is a good comic shop. @Z: It's not even that. It's called a ...
@Z:

It's not even that. It's called a comics shop, but the proprietor is a jerk and people only get their stuff their out of laziness or addiction. He gets by via his stranglehold on the local trade. I can hardly go in there because I know he is profiting off of hordes of fanlings and doesn't deserve to do so.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=5681#Comment_5681 2007-12-06T20:08:34-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 alwayscrashing http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=162 @ Flabyo: I was down in Guildford last month and was going to visit that odd shed-like comic shop but it was closed. Might try again when I'm there in a week or so. Maybe they'll be open this ...
I was down in Guildford last month and was going to visit that odd shed-like comic shop but it was closed. Might try again when I'm there in a week or so. Maybe they'll be open this time...

If I end up moving down there it could be my local one, so I want a good poke around in there. To be honest I'm tempted to just go 'mail order' with Page 45 if I move down there, as it stands I have to buy a £6.30 train ticket to get my comics so £5 postage wouldn't be an issue. Or maybe I'll use Gosh in London.

Moving comic shops might be the most traumatic thing about the move down south if I make it...]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=6430#Comment_6430 2007-12-08T18:10:10-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 mjk4219 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1461 From my mountaintop shack in the Poconos, I'm restricted to the internet and the one shelf of comics in the back of most bookstores these days. I'd gladly change this, if anyone could recommend ... Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=6438#Comment_6438 2007-12-08T19:08:44-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Jamie Coville http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=616 I'm a "horrible" customer because I spend my money everywhere and nobody can predict what I'm going to buy or which comics I like because my tastes are too diverse. There are 3 local ...
There are 3 local comic shops and I've spent money at all 3, but I usually stick to one or two. There are 2 chain bookstores I sometimes buy a manga or non-superhero books from. There is an out of town store I have an account with, it's a pre-pay with massive discount. I also regularly visit Toronto (especially from Spring to Fall) and end up spending money at The Beguiling among other stores. I also drop a lot of money at conventions and the various dealers there.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=6488#Comment_6488 2007-12-08T23:43:57-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Mark R http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=198 My shop of choice is Lost World of Wonders in Milwaukee, WI. They have a wall full of trades, a floor full of back issues and they are always on top of my monthly orders. A great shop if you live ...
lostwonders.com

Check 'em out, it's where I spend all my cash.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=6586#Comment_6586 2007-12-09T15:28:40-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 pi8you http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=628 Another Twin Cities dweller here, Big Brain is my preferred stop, though Dreamhaven is a close second. In the 4+ years I've lived in the Cities, I've been to the Source exactly once... for gaming. ...
In the 4+ years I've lived in the Cities, I've been to the Source exactly once... for gaming. Doesn't seem like a bad place, and everyone else seems to love it, but to me it felt more like a shop that has comics in it than a comics shop. I suppose I could give it another shot as my new apartment makes things a bit more reasonable for getting there, but then Midway Comics says "Hey, look at me, I'm right on the way!"

Meanwhile, Big Brain is nothing but comics(and comics paraphenalia) catering to all my needs. I don't mind digging the racks for the new stuff either, as I'm never a fast shopper anyhow, and it gives me time to listen to their great indie/punk background music(and with winter here, thaw).

And Dreamhaven? Dreamhaven is sort of what my dream library would look like, except that I have to pay for what I want out of it. A decent amount of comics space for both capes and indie, but both dwarfed by a massive selection of sci-fi/fantasy/pulp literature and goodies. They'll typically get the nod for the week's run if I've got a book or two that I'm looking for as well, which usually ends up being every 3rd or 4th week.

It's a shame Shinders imploded(hooray for meth! :|), even though I'd been bypassing it for Big Brain/Dreamhaven for a while(due to poorer selection), it was still nice to be able to walk a few blocks to get a comics fix.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=6592#Comment_6592 2007-12-09T15:43:02-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 LBA http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=615 in Dallas I am lucky to have Zeus comics. It's a great shop with great people. Zeus Comics
Zeus Comics]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=6602#Comment_6602 2007-12-09T16:26:48-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Necros http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1325 Here in the Sacramento area we have a lot of good shops to choose from. I usually go to 2 different shops each week: Worlds Best Comics and Toys and Empire Comics Vault If I have to pick one ...
I usually go to 2 different shops each week: Worlds Best Comics and Toys and Empire Comics Vault

If I have to pick one it is Empire Comics as they have just about everything that gets released, while Worlds best is really all about Marvel and DC.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=6606#Comment_6606 2007-12-09T16:37:19-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Willie http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=474 Just underwent an expansion and is looking really great,well it always has. Probably the only comic shop in southern Ontario Canada that understands the meaning of cleanliness and ...

Just underwent an expansion and is looking really great,well it always has.

Probably the only comic shop in southern Ontario Canada that understands the meaning of cleanliness and presentation.

Mostly every single shop I've been to,with the exception of Midtown,has had nothing but clutter and mountains of books and merchandise totally out of place.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=6607#Comment_6607 2007-12-09T16:41:06-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 grenacia http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1323 pi8you, The Source gets a good selection of comics in, including the indies, and they have decent racks of back issues and trades. They obviously have focuses aside from comics, but the comics don't ...
As for Midway, I lived right near it for awhile. One week I knew a new issue of Fell was out, but couldn't find it in the store. I asked one of the guys about it, and he found it behind the counter. It was either late Wednesday evening or Thursday evening, and I thought, if you can't put the comics out where I can find them, I'm not coming here anymore.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=6645#Comment_6645 2007-12-09T19:53:24-08:00 2007-12-09T19:55:14-08:00 Parkaboy http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1455 Magnum Opus, a store thats built in a old, rather scary, house which smells like my crazy aunts house. But I do love it so. http://magnumopusonline.com/ http://magnumopusonline.com/]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=6784#Comment_6784 2007-12-10T12:28:07-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Greg SBB! http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=856 Travelling Man, Newcastle. Helpful, lovely and friendly but, crucially, not too friendly. I have nothing for praise for Asylum in Aberdeen, Scotland from back when I lived there. And when in ...
I have nothing for praise for Asylum in Aberdeen, Scotland from back when I lived there.

And when in Belfast, I used to hit Dark Horizons but it's been a while and I'm not sure it's still there.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=6820#Comment_6820 2007-12-10T14:15:09-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 pi8you http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=628 grenacia - Fair enough, they'd been completely out of the way before so I haven't paid much attention. I've only been to Midway a time or two as well, and while they seemed rather disorganized, the ... Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=6824#Comment_6824 2007-12-10T14:28:04-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 hoodedavenger http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1407 Krackers comics and games in taunton .... as far as I know its the only decent shop in my immediate area Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=8591#Comment_8591 2007-12-17T16:34:37-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 V http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=765 I have a great deal of love for Happy Harbor in Edmonton. (Even if their site is loading really oddly in Safari for me right now.) I always end up talking with Jay or Shawna, so I have no idea ... Happy Harbor in Edmonton. (Even if their site is loading really oddly in Safari for me right now.)

I always end up talking with Jay or Shawna, so I have no idea about the rest of the people who work there but those two are fabulous.
They always track down whatever I'm looking for, they're really friendly, they have a big comfy couch for slouching into while lazily browsing comics....
They have lots of fun events that friends of mine tell me are great. (I'm a little too weird and reclusive to have gone to any myself yet but one day .... one day.... perhaps... we'll see.)]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=8749#Comment_8749 2007-12-18T13:37:43-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 grenacia http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1323 pi8you, Midway is indeed a fun browsing bookstore. I just don't trust it for my weekly comics fix - I like a comic book store that's organized so I don't have to be. Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=8777#Comment_8777 2007-12-18T16:17:15-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 pi8you http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=628 fair point :) Did you see the bit of Shinders news that showed up?
Did you see the bit of Shinders news that showed up?]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=8827#Comment_8827 2007-12-19T03:40:24-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 curb http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1334 Dave's Comics in Brighton is a fine establishment. They tolerate me wandering around with a vacant look while I try and find whatever it is that should be out by now but has in fact been delayed. ... Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=9053#Comment_9053 2007-12-20T14:35:10-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Sarpedon http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=113 @ other Bostonians I've liked Comicopia the few times I've been in there. I'm just recently getting back into comic books in general so I've been going to one of several New England Comics ...
I've liked Comicopia the few times I've been in there. I'm just recently getting back into comic books in general so I've been going to one of several New England Comics because they're 3 blocks from my house here in Allston. I'll have to start going to Comicopia again because they're a bigger store, also on my way home from work which is a plus.

I just ordered a couple back issues from Heavy Ink which calls itself "Amazon.com for comic books" It's a nice easy to use site, you get like 20% off the cover price, free shipping and the ability to subscribe to books. It's easy and I don't have to leave the house = good, though I feel bad not supporting the local shops, so guilt will drive me there to find new things to read.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=9921#Comment_9921 2007-12-28T04:16:00-08:00 2007-12-28T04:17:53-08:00 Althalus http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1364 I frequent several shops, depending on what kind of comics I want to buy. Since there is no comic shop in my city, I have to go a certain distance for them, though. For German-language comics and ...
For German-language comics and mangas: Kult Comics in Wuppertal [DE] (~15km). I go there often, since I also work in that city. Friendly staff and good manga selection, but they're not really doing US-imports.

For English-language comic imports: Nic's Comics in Düsseldorf [DE] (~30km). They have my pull-box and preorders and get bi-weekly shipments. They're not the cheapest shop around but they're reliable and close.

For Previews catalogue: Alcatraz Comics in Cologne [DE] (~40km). They usually get Previews faster and cheaper.

For French-language comics (BDs) and mangas: several shops in Liège [BE] (~160km), Brussels [BE] (~250km) or Lille [FR] (~350km), like BDScope, Bulle d'Or, Brüsel, Dragon Toys, Le Depot, BD Liège, Marque Jaune, BD Fugue, Folle Image etc. Shopping trips once every 2-3 months.

English-language mangas and TPBs with ISBN I only order online (it's much cheaper).
Japanese-language mangas I also buy online (or used at an Asian Supermarket in Düsseldorf).]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=9975#Comment_9975 2007-12-28T15:29:55-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 James Sharpe http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=123 I'm glad there's lots of love for Page45. It's the best comic shop I've ever been in, and living in Derby I don't have far to go to get to it. I went in yesterday and brought a huge pile o'books.
I went in yesterday and brought a huge pile o'books.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=10042#Comment_10042 2007-12-29T05:33:07-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Conojito http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=732 Default for me has to be the big Forbidden Planet in London, although friends of mine have been raving about Orbital, which is in the same direction from work. And I'll do a shout out to Isotope ... And I'll do a shout out to Isotope Comics in San Francisco, who were very nice to me when I was over there earlier in the year.]]> Where I Purchase Said Picture Books http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=171&Focus=10082#Comment_10082 2007-12-29T14:03:31-08:00 2013-05-21T14:12:38-07:00 Adrammalech http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=383 I pick mine up at Universal Comics near Studio City, in Los Angeles. Cat's a great, friendly guy, and while he rarely ever orders enough of the non-superhero stuff (like Scott Pilgrim or Pax ...