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Midtown Comics Downtown
Category: Shopping Books, Mags, Music and Video Comic Books Comic Books [Edit]
64 Fulton St2nd Fl
Corner of Gold St
(between Cliff St & Gold St)
New York, NY 10038
Neighbourhood: Financial District
(212) 302-8192
- Nearest Transit:
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Fulton St (2, 3)
Fulton St (A, C, J, Z)
Wall St (2, 3)
- Hours:
Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 10 am - 8 pm
Wed 8 am - 8 pm
Sat 11 am - 9 pm
Sun 12 pm - 7 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for Midtown Comics Downtown
8 reviews in English
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Review from Curtis J.
2/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
My 2nd favorite comic shop after Bulletproof Comics in my former home of East Flatbush (sorry MC, been going there since they opened in '92). The difference is Midtown Comics Downtown is closer to me than that store, and the others that are closer run out of stock too soon and Midtown seldom does even if you don't get there at Wednesday. The staff is really courteous and helpful and they're never as crowded to make you uncomfortable (see Midtown West).
Really do love this place and it fulfills my comic book high whenever its needed. See me there! -
Review from Ryan D.
4/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
So I remember reading about when this place opened, then always made a mental note to go there and check it out. The only problem is: I'm never in the financial district, and I could never justify making a special trip downtown just to go here, mainly because I work within walking distance of the other two midtown locations.
Then, the annual library rally was held at City Hall Park last week, and that's like a 5-10 minute walk from Fulton St. Plus, the weather was nice for once AND it happened on a Wednesday. If you're a nerd, you know that's when the new comic books come out. So I think the fates were conspiring to make sure I checked out this store.
And check it out I did. I'm glad I did. This is clearly hands down the best of the Midtown Comics locations. Like it's predecessors, it probably was not built to be a comic book store specifically, but they clearly scouted locations for a space that suit their purposes. The Midtowns that are actually in midtown are awkwardly arranged (especially the tight space of the Grand Central-er locations, which I prefer), but this place actually has a book stack area for graphic novels that you can walk around in.
The fact that this is a 'Midtown Comics' NOWHERE NEAR MIDTOWN was not lost on me. It's silly that it's still called that, but I would probably argue that it was my favorite out of the bunch. Also, the girl at the checkout counter was super nice and cute. If you have an account at the other stores, it also works here (obviously).
Definitely worth stopping by in the area, and Wall Streeters needed a comic shop in their 'hood. -
Review from Earl F.
Ridgewood, NY
2/29/2012
this store is awesome. they have a huge collection of back issues and the employees are helpful. they aren't the typical comic snobs you will find in forbidden planet. out of the 3 midtown comics, this one is my favorite.
i do have a few gripes with them though. they close at 8 on wednesdays. i get off work a little before that and would have to rush just to get the new books in. another gripe is that they will charge you extra for a variant where places like st marks and jim hanley's universe charge you normally. and finally i wish they carried more self-published books.
other than that, its pretty much perfect. -
Review from Jordan S.
4/4/2012
Large selections of back issues at affordable prices, not as popular as the two locations which means it's seldom as crowded, and they carry a surprising amount of apparel. The staff are also friendly and helpful. The only downside is this place seems a little smaller than the other two locations, but that may just be a perception based on the layout.
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Review from Jacob Y.
Flushing, NY
11/11/2011
This comic book store has all the above titles from A-Z. There back issues are 40% off so you can get a real good deal there. They have many back issues that are bagged and boarded. Unfortunately the modern aged comic books are not so you might have to buy the boards and bags separately. They have many action figures as well in there showcase. They also sell sports cards and comic book supplies too. They have trade paperbacks and hardcovers on shelves. They have all different kinds of publishers too.
Overall this comic book store isn't that expensive and it is a great way to shop for back issues. Modern aged comic books aren't on sale so you might have to buy them for the original price. This store is a very clean store that has everything that you need. They also sell special Midtown Comics shirts/etc. This is one of my favorite stores and I recommend going there.Comment from Gerry G. of Midtown Comics Downtown 1/31/2012
Thanks for the glowing review, Jacob! We do carry just… More » -
Review from Bigapple C.
Brooklyn, NY
11/19/2010
This is a new branch for the long-running Midtown Comics, adding to its existing locations in Times Square and near Grand Central. It has all the features of the other two branches, including n extensive selection of new comics, a deep collection of back issues (including featured back issues on display on the walls) videos, books, toys, and t-shirts. It is on the second floor, like the other two loications, but there is an elevator. It is bigger than the Grand Central location, but smaller than Times Square.
Midtown has made a successful effort at making the store bright and friendly, well organized, and full of a diversity of merchandise. It's a little farther from the subway than I would like, but its location is convenient for tourists or the after-work crowd in the South Street Seaport area.
All in all, it is a welcome addition to the comic book shop population, which is only now recovering from the crash of the mid - 1990's -
Review from Lawrence K.
Brooklyn, NY
3/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great place! New, clean, helpful and very friendly staff. Huge selection from toys, comic, graphic novels, apparel and much more.
Con: No parking! -
Review from michael a.
Brooklyn, NY
1/20/2011
This place like all the other midtowns is the place to go for comics its up the block from the south street seaport and its the less busy of the midtowns (i think cus its new) but the staff is very helpful and knowledgeable
