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Comic Envy
333 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, United States
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Co
Review №1

Helpful staff with a great selection of collectibles and golden/silver age comics at good prices.

Ki
Review №2

Most Excellent Shop🤘Great selection and pricing.Staff was out of this world helpful and legitimately loved helping. Got a Great deal on some Batman issues I needed.I am an out of town visitor. But this will not be the last pilgrimage to Ashville. Worth the drive to shop here.✌

As
Review №3

Been going here since I was a tween and I always find something I enjoy in here. Love looking through the posters and obscure magazines they sometimes have. My only critique is I wish they had more action figures, but I’m sure that’s another shortage going on right now. Love the selection of Gundam and Godzilla memorabilia. The staff are very knowledgeable and have great recommendations.

Jo
Review №4

An absolute delight. The store is stocked FULL of new releases and older editions for low prices. Not only is their inventory expansive, the staff knows about the current runs and can help you find a new story to start. Plus, the staff is beyond kind and wants this place to be a safe space for their patrons to experience new worlds and grow their understanding of humanity. Love this shop!

Ma
Review №5

Great Customer service and great selection. Accidentally, walked in when they were closing.They still let me browse and even gave me a recommendation on The Last God. Great recommendation!

Mi
Review №6

Decent back stock and new comic selection, some storage supplies, sets, bargain bins, and trades. Store is well maintained and clean and I found the staff friendly enough, they said hello and let me continue to browse. Comic prices are hit and miss depending on what youre looking for and I still found some goodies. Storage supply prices were great considering everyone else is having to raise prices currently. Hope they are able to move in to a larger space one day. Worth the visit.

Gr
Review №7

Honestly my favorite comic book shop. Great selection of independent titles and not just dc/marvel stuff. Dont worry they have them in abundance also.

An
Review №8

I went here for the first time a couple weeks ago. My kids and I had the best time in this shop. The lady behind the desk was amazing and help us out with any questions we had. Everytime I turned around I was finding new books I wanted. My kids found a lot of great books as well. I would recommend this shop to anyone in Ashville or even just driving through Ashville!!!

Br
Review №9

Such a great shop to support. Superb variety of monthly titles available.

Jo
Review №10

Owner is THE BEST! Great selection, well-laid out, and the proprietor has an amazing wealth of lore.

Ca
Review №11

Great selection, great prices, and wonderful staff. Highly recommend for comic fans old and new.

Ja
Review №12

I been going there for years now .. a good place the get comics and talk about them. Good selection of books and toys And supplies for comics.

Ma
Review №13

I really like this shop. They seem to have something for everyone. The person working in the store greeted me as soon as I entered and I felt very comfortable browsing. I felt that I could ask for assistance if needed but otherwise was allowed to browse in privacy.

Da
Review №14

Darren and Vicky are the best! Without their customer service I wouldnt have half the Transformers I have purchased in last five years. I will follow and be loyal for as long as they have the doors open, Comic Envy takes care of all comic book and collectible needs! Thank again Darren and Nicky!

an
Review №15

A must stop for other comic fans coming in from out of town. Expertly organized, and huge selection

Ad
Review №16

Although they didnt have the particular issue of Rom, that I needed to complete the collection. They did offer me the set and the shopkeeper was super friendly. Ill stop in again on my next trip to Asheville.

ba
Review №17

Great place with fantastic employees that are very helpful.

st
Review №18

Very welcoming, helped my nephews pick their first comics. The lady behind the counter was very helpful. Will be visiting regularly.I had to add this...Rile goes above and beyond, my 5 year old loves to go to Riles store he interacts so well with her and makes it a very welcoming atmosphere.

Am
Review №19

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great selection. They will special order variants for you if you dont see what you want!

An
Review №20

I’ve been a collector for years and a lot of it has come from Comic Envy! Great selection, the staff is always willing to make sound recommendations and it’s got a great community of people who love comics

Ki
Review №21

Great shop. Hreat, knowledgeable, friendly owners. Great selection.

Fo
Review №22

As a comic book neophyte, it can be a bit overwhelming going into a shop without knowing what to look for. This shop is accessible while having an offering that I’d imagine would satisfy any level of interest, and the owner is helpful and kind.

gr
Review №23

The only place where i have found dorhedoro in this town awesome manga section

Ka
Review №24

Husband and I enjoy visiting local comic shops during our travels and Comic Envy did not disappoint. This shop is very well organized and I found it easy to locate back issues I have been in search of for months. People were pleasant enough but not very personable. Husband and I would still return if were ever in the area.

Be
Review №25

Very organized, helpful staff, honest, reasonable prices.

Ja
Review №26

Great found everything I was looking for

Ca
Review №27

This place is awesome I love it such a good variety of things and I never seem to walk out without buying something 😀

Te
Review №28

Been here twice now and it has a fantastic selection and even better service, very knowledgeable and helpful, will be back whenever we visit Asheville!

ch
Review №29

I never post reviews really, but this place is the best!!! I have been visiting for years and the inventory and staff are always the best! Only twice in the half decade have they not had what I was looking for and they ordered one and the other was no longer in print.. I appreciate the owners knowledge of my two favorite subjects (Batman and Godzilla) and hope they are around for years to come! we stars if possible!

St
Review №30

Highly knowledgeable staff, treats my 11 year old son with respect and patience

Ma
Review №31

My grand chidren love the place

Mi
Review №32

Small but good variety

Ti
Review №33

VERY GOOD SELECTION. OWNER VERY NICE

Hu
Review №34

Took my daughter to pick out her first comic book. Great selection for kids and adults! Friendly staff!

Jo
Review №35

Wonderful comic shop with a huge trade selection. They have a good number of old comics and even have boxes of dollar comics.

Ja
Review №36

Best comic store in Asheville!

Jo
Review №37

Cool store with a great selection of back issues

Ra
Review №38

My favorite comic shop in town. Knowledgeable, helpful staff with good taste. Great finds in the dollar bin. Thats all I can ask for.

Ka
Review №39

Great comic shop! Found some trades and books weve been searching for! Thanks!

Jo
Review №40

Super selection here. Extremely organized. Price is a bit high but you pay for the organization. I say well worth it.

Ca
Review №41

Best nerd stop in Asheville. Great selection at reasonable prices

Ga
Review №42

Really nice store, nice selection of trades and back issues. Definitely coming back next time Im in town.

Ro
Review №43

Has a good amount of inventory. Most of the prices are fair. Good place to purchase comic book supplies.

Mi
Review №44

Shop is surprisingly well stocked and a class act.

Pa
Review №45

I walked in and bought Red Son and Black Mirror. What can I say? Im a happy customer today!

Ma
Review №46

Lots of affordable vintage comics. Love it.

Er
Review №47

Nice shop with lots of reasonably priced back issues from many eras and genres. Normally I dont find anything from my want list, but found a handful and saw some things that i need to look at holes in my runs before i come back to the area.

Ed
Review №48

Great place and very helpful staff! Got me a great deal on a large Lego set. They got everything you could ever need. Definitely will be back soon.

Do
Review №49

My favorite comic book shop in town. Service with a smile.

Mi
Review №50

Love Comic Envy! Darrin and his staff could not be more friendly and knowledgeable. Great selection of books and they can custom order too!

Al
Review №51

Single best reason to go to asheville

Je
Review №52

Great place great people. Always friendly and helpful.

Jo
Review №53

This is an incredible Comic shop. An excellent collection of just about everything you could want with a fun and knowledgeable staff. If you cant find it, they are more than happy to order it for you.Not only that but the owner was kind enough to help me with my car in the middle of a Free Comic Day rush. With a great collection and greater staff, im a customer for life. Check it out!

Ja
Review №54

Yay! We found a great place to buy nerd stuff! This is. A well run quiet store. They occasionally have awesome, fun events (bust out your favorite costume!). Comic Envy has a great selection and friendly and knowledgeable staff. They are my Super Hero!

Ma
Review №55

Been going here for a few of years now. Great knowledgeable staff, great selection, always has great suggestions for new titles. Great collectibles as well. Just...Great!

De
Review №56

Best comic shop in town! Very knowledgeable and bend over backwards to help their customers out. Out of the 4 or 5 other competitors I always go to Comic Envy. When I walk in they know my name and any request I make they make it happen. I could hangout in there for hours just chatting. I come from the vinyl collecting world and most of the time there is a distance from the workers/owners and the patrons and I can say that this place is more than a shop its part of the community and its organic. Highly recommended if your in Asheville!

El
Review №57

The store is clean and well lit, which is pretty noteworthy for comic shops. The employees were nice but not particularly friendly or helpful. If you want to be left alone to browse, this place would be ideal. The print selection is great but the selections for other things could be better. Overall not a bad shop, but not one I would come back to unless I needed a specific graphic novel or issue.

Mi
Review №58

Ryle, Allison, and Charlie are just the best. I have been going to Comic Envy for last 6 years and love every trip. My son and daughter jump in the car when they know I am heading there. So if you have something your looking forward to getting your hands on comics or collecting, I highly recommend you stop by and visit! What an amazing place! Thank you Ryle, Allison, and Charlie!

Ec
Review №59

Really cool stuff, really cool people. Great experience.

Op
Review №60

The best WNC comic shop I have been to! Darrin and his crew are spectacular and are always helpful.

Id
Review №61

Comic Collecting is a helluva drug so you may as well get them from here. 😅😅I love this place. They have everything to solve that Nerd fix.Comics, bags, boxes, posters, and various collectables.#ComicBookCollectingIsAHelluvaDrug

Ch
Review №62

Took my brother to buy his first comics today.

Mi
Review №63

I enjoy Comic Envy and always find what I’m looking for when I go in :) great little shop, great group of people :)

Ky
Review №64

They have a wide selection of comics and other collectables. The staff is friendly, eager to help, and has a wide knowledge of the material in case you have questions. I would gladly return to make more purchases in the future.

Za
Review №65

Went for the first time today to just check it out and was blown away. It was a quaint shop with an amazing selection. I made small talk with the employee about one of my favorite comics and she had extensive knowledge of not only Marvel comics but of my favorite character. I will definitely be going back and they will be getting my repeat business! Keep up the good work you guys!!!

Gr
Review №66

Great selection, nice store, knowledgeable staff.

Al
Review №67

Looking for comics? This is the place! All your favorite superheros and more. Whovians, check it out. There is also other cool stuff to get: figures, buttons, key chains, lanyards, etc. Great store!

Ro
Review №68

Best comic store in town! Darren and Nikki and the rest of the crew are all pretty awesome people, and they have the best selection of anything you could want for your geeky pleasures. Whether its new comics and supplies, toys and memorabilia, graphic novels or back issues, Comic Envy is your place!

Ro
Review №69

It was cool to visit found what I wanted and staff was helpful and friendly it was my first time

Va
Review №70

Amazing service, kind people, great selection. Im irregular, trust me I love it.

Wi
Review №71

One of my favorite shops any where. I always try and stop by when Im coming through. Great selection of back issues as well as collected editions. Very nice array of new comics as well. Their silver age section is okay, and with no real board to speak of it isnt really the place for older keys. BUT that is my only complaint. The lady that was working was very knowledgeable and was a pleasure to talk shop with.

Cl
Review №72

Great store. I like the new location better. A nice selection of stuff, though it was a little hard to find things that I wanted. A decent dollar comics section.

Se
Review №73

Very friendly staff. Nice, neat, organized shop.

Ti
Review №74

Comic Envy is the best comic book store and they have so much more than comic books. They almost always have what Im looking for or someone is always there to help me find what I want. If you ask them theyll call you every month when a new comic comes out, and if youre looking for a comic they do not have,when they do get it in theyll give you a call. There are other stores in Asheville but none with the expertise, variety, and customer service I enjoy at Comic Envy.

Je
Review №75

Humble hangout for comic-book fans and pop-culture geeks, small but good selection of action figures, collectibles and more.

Pa
Review №76

This location has a huge variety of comics . I always go this location to get horror comics or even reprints . The lady associate here is always willing to help you find or order what you are looking for . When I drop by Asheville I almost always stop by

Ma
Review №77

The staff is really nice, accommodating, and knowledgeable. this place is packed full of stuff to geek out on. My nephews favorite place and my inner fan loves it

Yo
Review №78

Really exceptional place. Top notch service and a great selection. Just wish it was closer to my hometown. Just gave it 5 stars because they wont let you put 10.

Oh
Review №79

Comic Envy is an amazing store. Comics. Trades. Manga. Merch. Friendly welcoming staff. Its the best comic store in a two hour radius.

Mi
Review №80

Bar none, the best comic shop in Asheville. An amazing selection of both new titles and back issues, and friendly staff who remember your name. A great kids and toy section, too!

Gi
Review №81

Everything! The staff, the selection, the atmosphere...always excellent.

Jo
Review №82

They have a great selection of comic books, toys, and figures. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Its in a good location and have off street parking in the back.

Br
Review №83

The best comic book store I’ve ever stepped foot in. The owner is extremely Knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend this store to novices and experts alike.

T.
Review №84

The best comic shop in town! Good prices, friendly staff, Ive been going for years and have never had a bad experience or anything, Im always thrilled to go pick up comics at Comic Envy!

Er
Review №85

Best comic shop on the area. Knowledgeable staff and always willing to help with any comic info you need. Even helped my friends kid find some cool barman comics.

Ad
Review №86

This is an amazing little comic shop with some great books at great prices.

Da
Review №87

Staff was extremely friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. They have a wide selection of back issues and new stuff. I will definitely return next time in Asheville. My wife is a fan for life since she was able get a miniature of her favorite Incredibles character, Edna!

St
Review №88

Best place to find a good comic. And very helpful in finding what ever you are looking for.

ma
Review №89

I was curious what the new(er) location looked like so I stopped by last weekend. It is a significantly smaller space so I didnt necessarily like that. It feels a bit cramped. The selection in trade paperbacks seemed to be reasonable, which is what I primarily look at when I visit comic book stores. However I was disappointed to see less memorabilia, I guess as a result of just having less space. I didnt find the staff particularly friendly or welcoming either, but I wasnt there for very long. I would still say its worth a visit.

Ev
Review №90

Really nice store, friendly staff!

Mi
Review №91

Fantastic shop loaded with great stuff. Friendly and extremely helpful staff (Nicki). An excellent experience.

Ja
Review №92

Had a great experience in this shop as someone just getting into graphic novels. Really helpful and welcoming staff:) will definitely visit again!

Ca
Review №93

Good store great selection.

Im
Review №94

THE BEST!!! This place is the best. The owner is usually there and the people who work there know comics! This is a great place to geek out!

Ry
Review №95

Great place with a ton of Image selections. My wife and I were in Asheville on vacation, and were pleased to see an active push to showcase diversity in comics. Staff were friendly and welcoming, which has too often been the opposite of what weve experienced in comic shops. So sad this isnt my LCS!

St
Review №96

Nice place for back issues

Ra
Review №97

This place has everything a nerd could want. Heaven. The staff are great and always ready to talk about new stuff coming out!

Ch
Review №98

Great selection. Fair prices. Good atmosphere

To
Review №99

Great little comic store with a descent amount of back issues. Staff were friendly as well.

Bo
Review №100

I lovs the vibe of this place. Very welcoming. Good selection. Very friendly staff.

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  • Address:333 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, United States
  • Site:https://www.comicenvy.com/
  • Phone:+1 828-252-7600
Categories
  • Collectibles store
  • Comic book store
  • Toy store
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–5PM
  • Thursday:11AM–7PM
  • Friday:11AM–5PM
  • Saturday:11AM–5PM
  • Sunday:11AM–5PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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