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Another Dimension Comics
Category: Shopping Books, Mags, Music and Video Comic Books Comic Books [Edit]
424B 10 St NWCalgary, AB T2N 1V9
(403) 283-7078
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 10:30 am - 6 pm
Fri 10:30 am - 7 pm
Sat 10 am - 6 pm
Sun 12 pm - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
8 reviews for Another Dimension Comics
8 reviews in English
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Review from Carl K.
Montréal, QC
5/7/2012
I've been to comic shops all over the world, and Another Dimension is definitely one of the best. It's brightly lit, well-organized, and boasts a selection of comics (both new and old) that rivals any other shop. Moreover, their staff are knowledgeable enough to find any obscure book you might be looking for; a tremendous boon.
Whenever I'm in Calgary, I always make it a point to seek out Another Dimension. It's a really great comic shop. -
Review from Terrence L.
Calgary, AB
4/29/2012
The biggest and best comic book shop in Calgary hands down. Excellent selection in pretty much everything, and great staff. Looking for comics, graphic novels, toys, novelties and so on? This is the first place to look.
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Review from Karen K.
Calgary, AB
5/11/2012
I freely admit that I am a bit of a geek. This store gave me a full on geekgasm. Not only is their selection superlative, but their staff are absolutely some of the best I have encountered. I was out all over the city looking for a VERY obscure Shakespeare graphic novel. I knew it would be like looking for a needle I a haystack, so I wasn't surprised when many of my local vendors didn't have the particular book I was looking for. Going for broke I went to Another Dimension as a last ditch effort. When I walked in the door I was confronted by stack after stack of beautiful glossy comics. I'm not ashamed to say I squealed in delight more than a handful of times. There was just SO MUCH STUFF to look at. It must have been some kind of kismet that my first visit to this shop landed on "free comic book day." The store was jamming. After looking around and not finding my coveted Shakespeare graphic, I decided to ask for help. At first I was worried that because the store was so packed that I was likely going to get lack-luster service. Boy was I wrong. The people there are attentive, friendly, accommodating, and very knowledgeable. It wasn't long before one of the sales associates was able to find what I was looking for, and end my quest. In addition I picked out two of their "free comics" for my niece, and was a genuine hero for my nerdlet in training! I will be back! over and over and over...
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Review from Reginald T.
Calgary, AB
9/3/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Ah, Another Dimension.
One of those independent, local comic book shops that have managed to survive over the years.
I remember in elementary school (yes, they've been around for 20 years at least) when they had multiple locations around town, but they've consolidated in this current location, which, if memory serves, is the largest location they've ever occupied.
Easily accessible by transit, which is my favourite thing about this store. Their selection of back issues is extensive, and they have shelves upon shelves of the current stuff as well. They carry a decent selection of action figures and other related collectibles as well.
Like many comic shops, they can keep a pull list for you, or special order anything they may not have in stock, although to be fair, if you know you're looking for a graphic novel or a trade paperback, you can save a few bucks by shopping at an online book retailer instead as many of the items in the store are sold at cover price (like many brick-and-mortar book stores).
These days, they charge US cover price on items plus an exchange rate, which is kind of annoying as the Canadian dollar is above par on the US greenback at the moment, and yet to my knowledge, I've never paid less than cover price here (before tax). They also don't include a free bag and backing board like other shops do (or used to? Haven't frequented many shops since my University days) when you buy a new issue. But I guess there's a reason why they've managed to stay in business for so long (i.e. smart business decisions).
That said, even though I don't collect as many comic books as I used to, whenever I have the need, Another Dimension is the first choice that pops into my head. -
Review from Kaeleigh E.
Calgary, AB
8/26/2010
Love this shop!! There's not much that you could be looking for and they don't have (bookwise anyways) and the have collectibles and figures for every price range, from super rare and expensive, to common and basic.
Staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the prices are right on track.
My favourite in Calgary! -
Review from dinah g.
Calgary, AB
1/23/2010 5 photos
Wow, blow me away Batman! And Robin, and the Hulk, and GI Jo, and Wonder Woman, and Yoda... and ... and.
I love this store, this is a huge inventory of comics, action figures, bobble heads, t-shirts, books, etc from DC to Marvel Comics.
My inner child was running around the store, screaming, and summer salting, thank god my adult self was there to keep her in check.
This store is so well laid out, I am not a comic expert but I do know a well organised and easy to find lay out. There is an area, just dedicated to Marvel, to the Hulk, to Trekkie fans, to Star wars fans, to Walt Disney fans.
There is also a very nice selection of collectible comic books hanging behind the cashier's desk, the top row being hard to get comics from the 40s. WOW.
I was absolutely thrilled to find this location which is in fact the only location in Calgary so if you have a comic obsession you know what dimension to beam yourself to. Just on the tip of Sunnyside. -
Review from Jason G.
Calgary, AB
4/22/2010 1 photo
You want to escape to the dimension where comic books are king? Then get yourself down to Another Dimension Comics. It's a shrine to all things comic book and comic book-related. They boast a bonanza of comics, graphic novels, art books, and independent comics. As Yoda would say, "Marvel you will" at their selection of Marvel comics, and you can make him say it, as he's represented in their large collection of toys and figurines. The store itself is well laid out and plenty well stocked, and it's a pleasure to peruse their wares. So, if you're a comic book aficionado yourself, or know one,
Another Dimension Comics is your dream destination. -
Review from Gordon L.
Calgary, AB
3/30/2010
Another quality comic, graphic art, and figurine specialty store, that has a great love of its craft.
