Comic Book Stores

Forbidden Planet

Founded in April 1981, Forbidden Planet NYC has been a staple to tourists and locals alike for its wide selection in alternative hobbies, such as graphic novels, comic books, role-playing games, manga and anime, and a wide selection of collectible figurines and statues.

Since then, we've undergone several transformations, most notably moving our store to 13th Street and Broadway in 1996.

Recommended by Trenton Doyle Hancock

Jim Hanley's Universe

Since 1985, Jim Hanley's Universe has been one of the world's best and most progressive comic book stores. The store is stocked with everything from mainstream comics like DC and Marvel to kid's comics, international comics, manga, graphic novels, small press, indie comics and Mini Comics.

Recommended by Molly Crabapple, Ted Rall

Rocketship Comics

Rocketship comics on Smith Street in Cobble Hill is probably the single most curated comic book shop in New York City. Luckily, the owners have very good taste.

There's an art gallery up front where original pages, and other types of graphic art are displayed. The titles are arranged by creator as opposed to title and some of those creators drop by for in-store events.

Recommended by Molly Crabapple

St. Marks Comics

St. Marks Comics is a comic book store with a location on St. Marks Place in the East Village and Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights.

They carry a large selection of both mainstream and indie comics as well as action figures, back issues, t-shirts, dvds, and other merchandise. The store has been a fixture on St. Marks Place since its opening in 1984.

Recommended by Ted Rall

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