A Little Shop of Comics

Not a huge comic book guy but I dabble from time to time. This is a great store. Nice and clean. Well laid out. And most importantly a helpful and non-​intimidating staff.

I love Little Shop. The owners really work hard at running a great comic book store. The employees who work there have great knowledge of the comic book world and are extremely helpful.
Great selection of trades and graphic novels.

This is, without a doubt, my favorite comic book shop in the area. (Granted, I am just coming back into the world of comics, but still). The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. On my first visit, I asked one of the owners for some recommendations. She was then more than happy to guide me around the store, with a wide variety of examples.
The store moved a few shops down (still in the same complex), and I LOVE what they’ve done with it. Everything is even more organized, easy to find, and clearly labeled. I will definitely be sure to stop in again soon!

By far the best comic shop in the area and beyond. They always have what I am looking for and the staff is the best. I have several shops closer to me but would rather drive the extra 20 – 30 minutes and see the fine folks at Little Shop!

By far the best place to go for comics, statues, collectibles, gaming, whatever. Been to a bunch of places in the past and this one is the cleanest and most organized I’ve ever seen. Staff is always nice and helpful, always greeting you by name as you walk in. I have been out of the area for the passed year or so and I have not been able to frequent the establishment but will be back soon and little shop will be one of my first stops, gotta take care of my funko fix. Highly recommend, even if it s just to browse and feel comfortable in a store. Loved this place, My favorite wednesday stop.

I’ve only been to this shop twice, but both times I had a good experience. They have a good selection of back issues, and lots of trades. Plenty of action figures and a great game section. The staff is very friendly and helpful. If I lived closer I would definitely stop in more often.

Stopped in last night to grab a few comics for my brother (his birthday is this weekend). Great first impression! I was very impressed by how well the space is being used. Everything is well organized, prices are clearly marked and reasonable. Store itself was immaculate, which is hard to find. The best part is that the staff is very friendly and willing to help. The selection of product is great, not many older comics but that’s not the end of the world, they did have some valuable silver aged comics on the wall. I also noticed they were having some sort of tournament in the back of the store and everyone was calm and respectful, another hard thing to find. All and all, this is an awesome place and seems to be very family friendly. A little out of my way but I’ll gladly make that trip again.

The Rundown: Comic shop located in Scotch Plains.
Good: I work in the city, so every comic shop I visit in NJ somehow is always compared to Midtown Comics. This store comes very close to it. What I also like about the store is the friendly and knowledgeable staff, as noted from some other reviews. I ask for what I’m looking for, and I get it as long it’s in stock. They even know which printing each comic is, which is impressive to me. They even have a customer loyalty system, which details slips my mind at the moment.
Parking is also accessible. I was at first alarmed by the simple stret parking (it’s located on a main road), but quickly found the parking lot right behind it. Entrance on the rear as well. Good setup.
Bad: Nothing at all!
Verdict: This would be my go to spot if it was closer. But definitely an enjoyable experience, and will come back again.

Growing up I was never into comics. I always liked the movies but never got into the comics themselves. One day I took my daughter to the library, but t was closed. When a two year old wants something they really want it though, so I came up with the idea to take her into Little Shop of Comics for her reading fix. The store employees are knowledgeable and accommodating. They treated my daughter so well and suggested the perfect comic for her, Scooby Doo Team-​Up. Now we have been patrons for the last several months, myself included. It’s time I get I enjoy with my daughter as well as chat with everyone about the best new comic (I love the Batman Eternal series). I appreciate the time we are given and I have turned multiple people onto the store, including my mom! The store is located right in the center of town, and as a bonus it’s right next to Maria’s Pizza where we always get a slice afterwards.

Stopped in today for a little reading material and the store was well stocked. It had a great selection of current issues as well as back issues. They also had a ton of graphic novels and specials. Good place to go. Staff was helpful but not annoying.

Even though I live quite a distance away I always try to stop by LSOC when I’m in the area. It’s by far the nicest, cleanest, most organized store of its type I’ve been in. The comics selection is extensive. There is also an impressive selection of games. Magic singles are a bit wanting but they often have some sealed product a bit out of the ordinary. Definitely worth checking out.

Visit interest: MtG
A quiet place with friendly staff. They try to make you comfortable and encourage pre event mingling. The actual staging area for events is limited and can get a bit crowded once things start up.
The people who attend are welcoming. Most of the group have their own little clicks but will discuss strats and just about anything.
Competitively, you’ll see turn 3 – 4 sweepers. Most who attend are veteran, and while they may take down newcomers during tournament play they offer positive reinforcement that encourages further play.
Good place overall!

I’ve been collecting comic books for almost thirty years. In that time, I’ve been to many, many cook shops all over the country. I never expected one the finest stores I would find to be in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Little Shop of Comics is first striking in that it does not fit the unfortunate stereotype of the dark and dingy, musty hole in the wall. It is brightly lit, well laid out and organized but still packed full of comics, graphic novels and games… with a healthy smattering of various comic related memorabilia.
Instead of stinky carpets there’s clean hard wood floors. Instead of rickety tables filled with aging cardboard long boxes there is row after row of well organized trades and graphic novels. That’s not to say they don’t have back issues. Towards the back are nice wood fixtures full of choice recent and silver age books.
The next pleasant surprise is that the store doesn’t end with what’s on the shelves. The very friendly and knowledgeable owners and staff will gladly hunt down or order anything that may not be in stock.
And that turned me into a regular. They have a great subscription service that has yet to fail me. Even if sometimes I forget to order a book until the day it arrives… I know it will be there. They also have a great book club that gives me store credit for every graphic novel I buy.
Little Shop of Comics is a well run, well stocked, clean and inviting store. With one of the best kid’s sections I’ve ever seen. It’s the type of store that the comic book industry needs more of.

When you talk about a local comic store, you’re talking about Little Shop of Comics. It has everything you’d look for in your comic shop.
First of all, the staff is very friendly and helpful. When I ask them if I should read Avengers Disassembled or House of M first, they know. And are happy to answer. They recognize me, they make recommendations.
They have a good selection of current comics. Though I’m sure they don’t have some books, I haven’t yet found something missing. They also have a very decent selection of TPBs and graphics novels. While they don’t stock a million action figures or role playing stuff, they have a nice selection of nerd games.
They have a small selection of back issues, but you’re better off buying those on the internet anyway. What they do have that I love is past issues stacked right behind the current issues, still at cover price. I didn’t decide to start readign Avengers versus X-​Men until several issues in. I just bought the rest right off the shelf.
And did I mention they host a game night every Friday night?
A local comic store is a gathering place, to talk comics, to get recommendations, to buy your latest issues, and maybe some other odds and ends. Little Shop of Comics meets all of that with flying colors.

I’m a new comic book reader roughly half a year now, and I went to a couple of comic shops in the central jersey area, & a lot of the place I went to I felt super uncomfortable by the staff… Until I started coming here. :] now I come here almost every week. The people are extremely helpful and kind, as long as you don’t start reading the comics without purchasing them you shouldn’t have a problem… I’m a newbie so when I did that I kinda felt awkward haha. Anyway to wrap this up everything is well organized, clean, & if you are wondering what the latest comics are, no worries, they usually have a little sign under them which is helpfully if your in a hurry and you need to be in and out with your comics. :]

This is a great place fir comics, collectables and card games. The staff here is so wonderful and knowledgeable. I go every week to get my comics from here. The store is always clean, bright, and well organized. They have a great member’s perk for graphic novels and books. check them out.

This is probably the top contemporary comic book shop in the area. What I mean about contemporary is that it’s a great blend of comics, collectible card card and board games.
In terms of comics, if you are looking for older stuff, this is probably not the place to go. Their selection of current stuff is very good though. Their graphic novel and trade paperback selection is even better. Probably the only place I’ve been to that rivals the TPB selection it is Midtown Comics.
The store is always bright, neat and clean. There’s a back room for the random gaming events that they may hold if you are into that kind of stuff.
The main thing I really noticed about this store is the friendliness of the staff. I am not a regular here, but on occassion I will go if I can’t get something at my main shop. Without fail the staff will come from behind the counter and offer their help to you.
If I lived closer to this store, it would be my main comic book shop.