

JHU Comics opened a brand spankin‘ new shop in April 2018.

You can visit the original Staten Island store which has been serving comic geeks since the 1980s. JHU comics was once known as Jim Hanley’s Universe, a long-standing player in the city's comic community. JHU Comics / Photo Courtesy of Brecht Bug / Flickr A must-see in the city for any comic buff. That’s right, this is a multi-level comic book shop! You can easily spend a couple hours browsing here. If you’re on the hunt for back issues, check out the second floor. They have an extensive collection of new issues, action figures, and graphic novels. The shop has been running strong since they first opened their doors in 1997. Midtown Comics is the largest comic book store in the country. Midtown Comics / Photo Courtesy of Midtown Comics Here are some of the best places to buy comics in NYC. If you’re an avid collector, or just enjoy the occasional read, comic shops are a great place to pass the time. Even your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man swings from tall skyscrapers in Manhattan. Many popular cartoonists were born and worked in the city when their comic careers took off. The Big Apple is rich in comic book history. Is there anything more nostalgic than flipping through old comics? Comic books have come a long way over the years, and there is no better place to browse collections than New York City. 7 Awesome Comic Book Shops To Visit in NYC
