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Phenomenal sales every weekend on their huge back issue collection. To check out all we have to offer, just use the navigation bar to your left. We are located right in downtown colchester, ct just past the town green. After about 10 years, wool moved the glastonbury store to a wethersfield strip mall. I am sick of them getting props for being a comic book store when they have like three books and the rest is trinkets and. Matts has evolved a bit since my dad started selling collectibles in 1974 but one thing remains the same, my families love of the hobby. Comic book toy and sports card shows at a vfw in plainville, ct. We offer free media mail shipping, curbside pickup, and local delivery. Book day, then read on for our picks for the best comic shops youll find in connecticut. Connecticut comic con dates hartford ct comic cons. Washington state convention center, 800 convention place. Curbside pickup is between 10am and 2pm, and local deliveries are once a day after 2pm 3.
We have been in the comic book, toy and gaming business since 1993 and despite a few moves here and there, we are considered the premiere store in western massachusetts northern connecticut for everything geek. Shop online for hartford courant merchandise, tshirts, clothing, apparel, posters and accessories. Restaurants, retail stores and salons in connecticut may be allowed to. Well, not exactly, but comics will soon be sold again out of the store located at 188 west. Dec 12, 2017 a fixture in downtown hartford for years, g. Near the intersection of main st and porter st 860 7264787 today. Anyone who collects comic books knows that you cant just go to any comic book store.
New comic shipment every wednesday free, efficient subscriptions available collect ten ongoing titles or more and receive 10% off all comic books and graphic novels. Come visit us on the 1st floor in near the food court. Call us at 8605363795 bank square books or 40123901 savoy to order a book for pickup or delivery. Manchesters favorite comic book store will soon be reopening its doors.
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Whether its your first comic or the next of many, were here to make it a great experience. Best comic books in hartford, ct comics and collectibles, a heros legacy. The bookie sells a variety of books and is known especially for their eclectic mix of comic books. Walt flanagan and bryan johnson of amcs comic book men appear at the 4th wall on sunday, may 6th from 1. Currency all prices are in aud currency all prices are in aud. Connecticon xviii july 9 12, 2020 hartford, ct connecticuts longest running popculture convention. Our newest posts megacon cancels june show and announces new limited show for halloween. Use this list as your starting point, then browse our calendar, sign up for our weekly enewsletter list of things to do. We have a large selection of back issues comics, approximately 20,000 issues, from the silver age to current titles. I also enjoy doing pet portraits, tattoo design, and fantasy art. In 2018, we moved in a new space making this the biggest toy vault ever. Comics and collectibles in east hartford comics and.
It was then converted into filenes and later on macys. July 9 12, 2020 hartford, ct connecticuts longest running popculture convention. Find unbeatable prices on items and products that you cant find. Your friendly neighborhood comic shop for over 40 year. Here you can find vintage comics to new issues, as well as action figures. This was a 30 minute bike ride each way, so, needless to say he was motivated. Find out why comic book shops are a great place to discover comics and join a community of people just like you. We have assembled a list of comic book stores in a directory format for your convenience. Comics and collectibles 50 main st east hartford ct 06118.
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Stamford paul salerno rang up a stack of backissue comic books for a customer last week at a timeless journey, the citys only comic shop. Our top 20 results page includes a list of your top picks, including winners in special categories like favorite spot for indoor play, favorite nature center, favorite museum, and much more. His childhood comic book store was the the eye opener in newington, ct as west hardford didnt have one. This saturday is free comic book day, so check out our picks for the top comic book stores in connecticut and stop by your local store this week for a free comic. My art has been shown the hartford art school brochure from 20082011, the silpe gallery at the hartford art school, and the hartford art space. Jan 21, 2020 the 500 comic books were stolen from shelton storage unit in july, police said.