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Up Up & Away
4016 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
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Si
Review №1

One of my favorite comic visits in the area so far! The store had a really cool set up, it was beautiful with art and decor all around, there were designated sections for specific big name comics that was helpful and looked nice. The pop selection was so well organized and had a sweet look as well! Had an extensive collection of comics, trades and graphic novels, as well as some specific collectors and art books as well! Just a really great store that I highly recommend.

an
Review №2

Just got off the phone with one of the managers. I was looking for a series of comic books, and I called them first because of the great reviews they have. Alas, they didnt have the series, but the manager went above and beyond to go online and see where I might find the series. He also suggested some places I hadnt even thought to search.. I very much enjoyed talking to him.

Ch
Review №3

Real friendly. Loved about everything they have. 👍👏

Ju
Review №4

Great staff. Have been nothing but friendly. They always try to get what you want. For example, I wanted maestro 3 but I couldn’t put it on my pull list do to it’s avaibility. But the guy behind the register told me he would try to get it for me. 2 weeks later he got it for. This place is awesome

He
Review №5

Cleanest most organized comic book store Ive ever been in

Da
Review №6

Nice shop with some interesting little gems among their collection. A lot of oddball golden age books in the mix.

P
Review №7

Great selection of comics and funko pops. Knowledge and very friendly staff.

Ha
Review №8

I walked in and went to the clerk to ask about comic I am searching for. I know the store as the ability to search their SEVERAL STORE DATABASE. When I asked if they had any available or maybe to see if they could order it. I was met with an abrupt “no” and they clerk turned away from me offering me no other assistance. This is a great representation of the service I’ve gotten the 4+ times I’ve tried to give them another chance. Will definitely not return.

Se
Review №9

Nice comic store. Tons of comics. Very friendly employee.

Da
Review №10

Horrible owner I was kicked out of the store for shopping at another comic book store. I honestly dont know how they stay open anyway with the mtg prices are insane and all they sell is Lego and pop figures to stay afloat is just sad. I spend my money at Rocking Rooster comics and games. Beat mtg prices around

Da
Review №11

Great comic book shop with a very helpful owner. Great selection and prices.

Cl
Review №12

My first time visiting. Very friendly and helpful staff. They had a local comic book artist set up in the back of the shop who was very knowledgeable too. Im not sure if the shop has artists often or only because it was Free Comic Book day, but either way I like to see the work of those from the area!

Wi
Review №13

People here are awesome, and always willing to help out or order anything you may need. One of the workers, Bill, is a godsend. Most helpful and informative man on Earth when it comes to comic books. My friends and I often go in hoping hes there to answer our questions or just talk to. Best store for comics in the area. HANDS. DOWN.

Lu
Review №14

Bill, Kelsie, and Kendall are the best staff you could ever ask for at a comic book store. Super friendly and clutch with recommendations. The store is always very well lit and clean. Couldn’t ask for a better business to have in Cheviot. Thank you for all of the years of being the best.

Ma
Review №15

Friendly and went out of his way to assist me. It is probably the cleanest comic book store Ive ever been. Looks like they have good variety and I will definitely go back

Mi
Review №16

Theres two comic shops in Cincinnati I would highly recommend and this is one. Always friendly and very helpful. Always find something amazing here!!

Kr
Review №17

Go to location for great comics

Ma
Review №18

Fantastic comic book shop and wonderful staff! Wide selection of back issues, statues, legos and more. Highly recommended as your weekly comic shop or a great place to stop if youre coming into town.

De
Review №19

A nice place to go even if you dont find what youre looking for. I went in just to check it out and discovered there was a comic series I didnt know existed. I ended up buying the 2nd volume at the time and requesting to get the first volume as soon as they could get it in. They had it available for me in no time.

A.
Review №20

This place is great for the comic adventurers!!!Clean, orderly, easy to find what you want and an incredible staff.....They even have live game nights for fantasy game play, simply sign up, show up and play....

Wa
Review №21

This is one of the best comic stores in Cincinnati. Very friendly staff, great selection of back issues, and a rewards program in the form of their UCard. Well organized and stocked. Recommended for anyone looking for a missing back issue.

Ti
Review №22

Easily the best comic shop around. Very friendly and helpful staff. Awesome selection. The only comic shop Ill ever need. 10/10

Ky
Review №23

Favorite place to go. Been to other places and they just dont compare. Friendly and helpful staff. Strongly recommend.

Je
Review №24

Limited but not to bad. Mostly comics and thats it. Friendly knowledgeable staff.

An
Review №25

Old school comic store...A comic geek heaven. Lots of other great stuff. Something for everyone.Very fair prices. Fun just to look around!

Ma
Review №26

Awesome shop.

no
Review №27

It is one of the nicer looking comic shops that I have been to. Everything is laid out so that it is fairly easy to find what youre looking for quickly.

Ma
Review №28

This place was very clean and organized. They had a great selection of the weekly books and they all seemed to be in stock. They also had several bins of back issues as well as some older titles behind the counter. The had a selection of statues and action figures also. They had a lot of comic book themed novelties like banks, wallets, and key chains. I was visiting her from out of town, but if I lived here, I would likely get my weekly comics here.

Gr
Review №29

Great, old school feel..tons of comic books, new old and rare. Graphic novels. Movie related items. Collectables. Great place to browse thousands of items in a cozy sized store.

Be
Review №30

Best Comic Book Store in town. My Husband and I love it.

Le
Review №31

Very clean and organized place. If you like comic books this is a great place to come and get some good comics.

Da
Review №32

In a time when it is so easy to buy your comics and collectibles at Amazon or Ebay, Up Up and Away! continues to thrive. There are many reasons for this; the store is well stocked with so many eye pleasing items its difficult to see them all while also being an extremely clean store. The real draw to this place is the courtesy and conversations you will receive from Kendall. The level of care you receive at Up Up and Away! is second only to your mother when you were so sick you had to stay home from school. Their customer rewards program is super wonderful, they will special order most items you could want, and they offer layaway. Best part about this place is the great conversations that take place; I have been coming here for more that a couple of years and Kendall knows what i like and will make recommendations that always blow me away. Up Up and Away! = Excelsior!

in
Review №33

Love the setup of the shop. Great people with great suggestions on comics Im interested in. Highly recommend.

Ce
Review №34

Only been there once but it was really cool. :)

An
Review №35

Very helpful and variety to make everyone happy!!

Bi
Review №36

Best comic shop within 500 miles. Tons of single issues, trade collections, POP! Funko figures, and an official Lego retailer to boot! Whether you visit the Blue Ash or Cheviot locations, Up Up & Away is a Win Win & Win!

Ma
Review №37

Cool place, lots of interesting finds.

Ma
Review №38

Always great service from the most knowledgeable staff in the city. Kendall goes out of his way to make everyone feel welcomed.

Kl
Review №39

My son and nephews love going here every time I am in Cincinnati. Huge assortment of comic books and collectibles.

Ma
Review №40

Great selection and super friendly and helpful staff. Love coming in to this place.

Su
Review №41

By far the best comic shops in Cincinnati !!! Bill and Kelsie are friendly, easy to talk to, and super knowledgeable about comics/art/pop culture. Huge selection of older comics/funkos/statues etc and of course all the new comics.

Ja
Review №42

Friendly manager, nice selection l, decent prices

Ma
Review №43

This is a great comic store. They have everything and the employees are super helpful and knowledgable.

Bi
Review №44

Great staff and good selection of items

To
Review №45

An amazing store, with great knowledgeable service. Very welcoming

An
Review №46

Great selection of current and back issue comics, toys and memorabilia. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.

Je
Review №47

Pretty good selection of comics, both individual and trades. Plus, a lot of Funko Pops and a decent selection of Lego.

Jo
Review №48

Great place to go to check out some comics and unique gift ideas

sk
Review №49

Friendly staff, great selection of merchandise at a good price. Bill, the manager, is a great fuy!

Jo
Review №50

Great Time at Free Comic Book day

Ry
Review №51

Called and asked about a coimic i was dying to find! They were very helpful, had some deep nerd/geek comic chat lol so super friendly. Prices 100%/ merchandise 100% all great will be returning

Jo
Review №52

Best comic store in cincinnati. Excellent owner who really values his customers.

Th
Review №53

Great place for comics and card games, always there for their big sales and FCBD.

Si
Review №54

Ive been to every shop in Cincinnati, every place that sells comics regularly, many times over. UpUp is easily the best. I started coming to the Cheviot location about two years ago on the recommendations of two friends (they were a long stop store initially, I live about 45 minutes away on the east side). I came looking for comics I couldnt find anywhere else. Bill was friendly and crazy helpful the moment I stepped foot into the store, and to my surprise they had more of what I was looking for than I could hope to buy in a single run. Over the next year I tapped their back issue collection, had the pleasure of getting to know Kendal, Bill, and the rest of the well chosen staff. -Im a big collector, I own more books than a lot of the stores I visit, and as such, necessity dictates I go to other stores (no one location has every comic book), BUT whenever I need anything current, I come to Up Up & Away. Whenever I need a back issue, I check with Kendal and Bill first (UpUp doesnt sell rags). These guys went from being a long shot stop to being my first stop, and they did it by being consistently outstanding!!

Ka
Review №55

Love this place!! A great store for the whole family!! Comics are for everyone!

Ad
Review №56

I went in with a friend, we are visiting from Columbus, and was casually browsing the store. Looking at a few books as I went along. Its been awhile since Ive been heavily in comics and was trying to get a feel from flipping through a few to see if Id be into any current story lines that Id wan to buy. The store owner or manager asked me if I needed help finding anything. I told him no (Because simply I didnt need help finding anything). He then very rudely told me that he could not have me reading all day and that the store was not a library. I left shortly after. Id planned to actually buy the comic I was looking at and a few others but after that I decided to spend my money else where. Ive spend a lot of time in comicbook and gameshops and have never been treated so rudely.The only reason I am giving this two stars is because it is a nice comicbook shop. Well organized and set up. I guess you just have to know what you want before you go in. Heaven forbid you take some time browsing to actually know if you want to buy something or get into comics.Does not seem like a friendly place that is promoting the comics community to me.

Au
Review №57

This is the first comic book store I have been to and I have came back many times since then. Always a friendly welcome and environment.

In
Review №58

I bought a really nicely illustrated comic book box

Ch
Review №59

Well stocked but a bit disorganized...the best comic book stores have a clearly marked new this week section...in the end, Up Up & Away had everything I wanted

Co
Review №60

One of the finest comic book shops Ive been to, and I have been to stores literally all over the world. Kendall Swafford and his staff are immensely knowledgeable and helpful, and the store is bright, clean, and very family friendly, unlike most of the nerd-dungeon shops i have visited. A huge array of new issues, from Marvel and DC to indies, as well as a great backstock... not to mention all the action figures, high-end statues, apparel, novelties, and Legos the store has to offer. For my money, its the only store I need to go to.

bi
Review №61

Great staff management is phenomenal very polite and knowledgeable willing to help with any questions you may have and selection is great

ma
Review №62

Fantastic shop! Awesome selection of goods and the staff are extremely helpful!

Ma
Review №63

Great selection of comics and past issues. Great staff to.

Sh
Review №64

Best comic shop for miles bill is the man and staff is always a joy to talk to

Be
Review №65

Great place to buy (mostly) comics. Not a ton of games or RPG materials, but lots of comics to peruse in great condition.

Ty
Review №66

Great helpful people and a wide selection.

An
Review №67

Customer service is the best.they have everything from comics to statues.incredible selection of action figures wouldnt shop anywhere else

St
Review №68

Knowledgeable staff friendly and helpful

Wi
Review №69

Comics and toys. Well laid out.

Je
Review №70

Hands down the best comic book store in Cincinnati. the nicest staff i have been around in th ecomic book world in a while. wont go anywhere else sinc ei found them.

Br
Review №71

Not as good selection as some other places but its nice

Ro
Review №72

I have been a hardcore video gamer for my entire life, and just recently this hobby piqued my interest in manga and subsequently, comic books. Up Up & Aways Cheviot location is within walking distance from my home, so one day, I convinced my husband to come with me to check it out for the first time. I was actually really nervous walking in, because I always viewed comic books as quite the niche product and had no (repeat: NO) experience with comic books, so I felt like I could be lost in the store.First of all, the customer service at Up Up & Away is impeccable for a store of any type. I was quickly asked within seconds of entering the store if I needed any help, and I immediately rambled on about how it was my first time in the store. I was asked what my interests were, and after listing off a bunch of genres and subjects, I was led around the store and introduced to multiple comic book series that sounded awesome. The two employees in the store were super friendly and clearly enjoyed working at the store and talking about comics. They answered all of my questions, including ones I thought would be really stupid (whats the difference between an issue and a volume? as one example), and talked with me for an hour helping me around the store. By the time I left, I had three volumes under my arm (including one for the hubby!) and a store rewards card.Approximately one month later, I have also visited their Blue Ash location (a geek palace, to be sure, and a place to visit at least once for pretty much anybody) and spent a whole mortgage payments worth of money at their stores. Help me.In summary, Up Up & Aways great customer service and awesome selection of comics is what helped me fall so mercilessly into the world of comics. I am obsessed with them now and have to pace myself while reading them, because I want to read them all the time. I doubt Id feel this way if the store had been lackluster with employees that didnt care enough to introduce me to things Id like or answer my questions--but Up Up & Away was far from this. I hate shopping, and yet, this store is one I keep making excuses to go to. If you love comics, or even if you dont (yet) and are simply looking to check them out, I highly, highly recommend going to this store.The ONLY negative thing I have to say about Up Up & Away is that when I asked if I could buy the store to cut down on my amount of trips, the employee laughed...but it was a serious question. So Im assuming thats not an option.

St
Review №73

Great staff

Si
Review №74

Fantastic selection and friendly service! Theyll be seeing me around again!

Th
Review №75

Great store the manager is nice high prices doe

Mo
Review №76

Rude crybabies. Ive never seen an owner of a business act so childish.

Je
Review №77

This is an amazing comic book store

Mu
Review №78

Great friendly comic store

SC
Review №79

Nice store, great selection.

Ja
Review №80

Its Awesome!!!😎

Mi
Review №81

Good selection of comics and figures.

Bi
Review №82

Great Staff, always leave the store happy!

Br
Review №83

Great place to buy comics.

Ed
Review №84

Great new comics !

Da
Review №85

Clean, organized, exceptional comic shop.

We
Review №86

Clean , great store

Ro
Review №87

When I moved to the west side I was looking for a new shop. I asked them three time if they could order me some comic book binder sleeves. After the third trip and still no sleeves with the same response. They will be here next week I forgot to order them, I was done . I will never step foot in that shop again.

Da
Review №88

If this is your thing (comics, graphic novels, legos, etc) then this is your place!

Mi
Review №89

Great services

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  • Address:4016 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
  • Site:http://www.upupandawaycomics.com/
  • Phone:+1 513-661-6300
Categories
  • Comic book store
  • Book store
  • Toy store
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:11AM–6PM
  • Friday:11AM–6PM
  • Saturday:11AM–6PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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