“Best Comic Book Store in Pittsburgh”   Guest

This is by far the best comic book store in Pittsburgh, if not one of the best comic book stores in the country. I've been to shops from NYC to LA to San Fran to Phoenix to Tampa Bay to Nashville to... More >

This is by far the best comic book store in Pittsburgh, if not one of the best comic book stores in the country. I've been to shops from NYC to LA to San Fran to Phoenix to Tampa Bay to Nashville to Chicago... and beyond! Phantom has some of the most thoughtful and comprehensive customer service, not to mention an excellent selection and awesome layout (BTW, the 406 S Craig address here is now wrong -- they moved across the street to 411 S Craig (still on the second floor, though). Anyway, I read another review of Phantom here on judy's book, and absolutely can't believe it -- there's nothing creepy or strange about Phantom. There's nobody there pressuring you to buy anything, and the store clerks are very helpful if you don't know much about comics but still want to pick something up. Overall, the Phantom comics shopping experience can't be beat in Pittsburgh. This shop is the best of the best, whether you're a weekly Wednesday comics reader , a lapsed fan, or someone new to the medium.
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“Creepy Comics”   N S.

This comic book store is not my speed. I like to be able to browse around without getting pressured into a sale, or being eyed like I'm an idiot. I may have made a mistake by going here on a 'new... More >

This comic book store is not my speed. I like to be able to browse around without getting pressured into a sale, or being eyed like I'm an idiot. I may have made a mistake by going here on a 'new comic' day, but I still don't like the atmosphere. I have to say, their prices for comics and graphic novels are good, and they usually have everything (hence the OK rating). I'd go back if I needed a specific book, and I knew what I was looking for.
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“a place to debate fantasy”   A K.

Phantom of the Attic in Oakland is a many a geek's weekly comic pickup spot. Their selection of new and collectible comics is top notch. They also have all sorts of other pet obsessions: magic... More >

Phantom of the Attic in Oakland is a many a geek's weekly comic pickup spot. Their selection of new and collectible comics is top notch. They also have all sorts of other pet obsessions: magic cards, anime DVDs and models, role playing games, and the like. Of course if you just want somewhere to hang out and debate the merit of the Kirby Silver Surfer vs. the Moebius Silver Surfer, Phantom isn't a bad place.
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