Free Comic Book Day 2022: Where to find the best superhero books in every NYC borough

Ever since TV, movies and podcasts have taken on the topic of comics, there have been a lot more fans of comics. We invite you to celebrate Free Comic Book Day and shop in New York. Each of them is unique in some way. If you'd like to visit a comic book store in New York City, please call ahead to check opening hours and check if the store participates in Free Comic Book Day. New York Times.

Bronx

Collector Cave

3021-23 Middletown Road, Pelham Bay; collectorcave.shop

Come for new comics, Funko Pops and bargain bins of old issues. Here you can also hear the latest news. For example, about the master of espionage, the secondary villain Captain America.

Fordham Comics

390 East Fordham Road, Fordham; facebook.com/Fordham-comics

Climbing a creaky, dimly lit staircase leads to a chaotic but cozy shop. There is a table where fans can play or exchange collectible cards. And in the labyrinth of cardboard boxes are new releases, mostly from DC and Marvel.

Brooklyn

action city

570 Manhattan Avenue, Greenpoint; instagram.com/actioncitycomicsnyc

The store, which opened its doors during the pandemic, is a deep but narrow space. His co-worker advises picking up some comics featuring Dick Grayson, the former Wonder Boy.

Anyone Comics

1216 Union Street, Crown Heights; anyonecomics.com

Dimitrios Fragiskatos, co-owner of Anyone Comics along with Thomas Griffin, said his mission is to spread the love of comics by viewing other stores as consulates rather than competitors. The premises has a lower floor for card games and activities with drinks and a raffle.

Bulletproof Comics

2178 Nostrand Avenue, Flatbush; bulletproofcomix.com

During the lockdown in the city, the store held live online auctions and released videos highlighting its products. It's packed full of the expected—and the unexpected: skateboards! A vibrant exhibition of comics from Boom, including the House of Slaughter series.

Comic Book Station

188 Eckford Street, Greenpoint; comicbookstation.com

The external sign with discounts beckons to this small shop. Here you can view many old issues of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. And a copy of Why I Hate Saturn (1990) by Kyle Baker can be had for as little as $1.

Desert island

540 Metropolitan Avenue, Williamsburg; desertislandbrooklyn.com

Let's talk about the quirky: the shop window still has the name of Sparacino's bakery, the former owner. This charm is evident in the variety of crafts, curiosities and vintage Walt Disney comics. Owner Gabe Fowler occasionally releases, free of charge, an illustrated edition of The Smoke Signal.

Galaxy Comics

6823 Fifth Avenue, Bay Ridge; 431 Fifth Avenue, Park Slope; facebook.com/GalaxyComicsBklyn

When you get here, it feels like you've wandered into a convenience store thanks to the soda fridge and sweet counter. A friendly atmosphere and refined taste reign here: nine volumes of the Image Comics Saga about unfortunate lovers (they are aliens) are on display on the shelf.

Hey Kids Comics

157 Huron Street, Greenpoint; heykidscomics.net

Jason Mojica, owner of Hey Kids Comics, started selling comics with his son on the sidewalks of Brooklyn after he found out it was legal. His hobby has grown into a shop that caters to young readers, has a club and his own magazine.

Joseph Koch's Comics Warehouse

206 41st Street, Sunset Park; kochcomics.com

A gloomy sign gives the building the appearance of a secret lair of a villain. Once inside, you'll want to spend hours exploring the rows of toys, posters, and vintage comics.

St. Mark's Comics

51 35th Street, Sunset Park; stmarkscomics.com

The closure of the iconic St. Mark's Comics, after 36 years in the East Village, was the end of an era. But it's open again to comic book lovers in a spacious, brightly lit area of ​​Industrial City. See the Captain America statue at nearby Liberty View Industrial Plaza.

Manhattan

Alex's MVP Cards and Comics

1590 York Avenue, Yorkville; alexsmvp.com

This store has fresh comics, old issues (high quality and bargain prices), lots of postcards, and more.

Forbidden Planet

832 Broadway, Greenwich Village; fpnyc.com

This store is amazing: a wonderland of comics, posters, t-shirts and toys! Stop by here if you're in the city center or in London to visit his sister store. The showcase reflects the spirit of the store: a life-size metal skeleton of the Terminator with a rainbow flag.

midtown comics

Several shops; midtowncomics.com

Each of his three Manhattan locations requires climbing stairs. In the store's outlet store in Astoria, open only on weekends, there's a large, brightly lit room downstairs, teeming with old issues, many of which cost 99 cents.

Montasy Comics

431 Fifth Avenue, second floor, Midtown; montasynyc.com

This store regularly hosts card game tournaments. And on the top floor there will be autograph sessions and demonstrations of local artists. The sign reads: "Keep Friendly, Respectful and FUN!"

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Queens

anime castle

35-32 Union St, Flushing; animecastle.com

This store is for Japanese anime lovers. It's jam-packed with DVDs, posters, toys, books, and seemingly endless volumes of manga that are often the inspiration for animated series and movies.

Everyone Comics & Books

41-26 27th Street, Long Island City; everyonecomics.com

Brooklyn's Anyone Comics affiliate store opened in March. Books for young readers are displayed next to the store's large display windows, which are opposite the mural of the Doom Patrol. On the other wall are blank Valiant covers, each with a hand-drawn image of Hello Kitty for $50.

Royal Collectibles

96-01 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills; 45-03 Broadway, Astoria; royalcomicsnyc.com

The facade of this store is decorated with a mural depicting comic book characters. Rare issues of comics, such as the 1980 She-Hulk, can be purchased here for $17. The store "Astoria" has similar products.

Silver age

2255 31st Street, No. 208, Astoria; silveragecomics.com

You will definitely like the comic book sets of this store - several issues of certain series at a set price. The Captain America Set (#193-206), written and hand-penciled by Jack Kirby, is available for $450.

Staten island

Hypno-Tronic

156 Stuyvesant Place, St. George; hypnotroniccomics.com

The focus here is horror and fantasy (and comics). The owner, Joy Gigliotti, prides himself on selling hard-to-find items. For example, the life-sized Yoda that was part of the Pepsi advertising campaign.

newbury comics

2655 Richmond Avenue, Space 2300, New Springville; newburycomics.com

This branch of the retail chain is a one-stop-shop for pop culture, where vinyl records are just as important as comics. If you've ever wanted Game of Thrones socks, or maybe a pair adorned with Astro from Jackson, you're in luck.

JHU Comic Books

298B New Dorp Lane, New Dorp; jhucomicbooks.com.

This store has a life-size silver statue of a surfer in the window, beckoning shoppers inside. It is more spacious than its sister store in Kips Bay, Manhattan. Here, among other things, you can also find unique editions of comics.