Best Comic Cafe Cary Near Me

Walter: When I think about comics my first thought tends to be “Is Grace working today?”At ultimate comics off Buck Jones rd near the Thai place is a great comic store. It’s just the right size and always has great stuff in stock.That’s not why I go there though. I go because Grace is working. Have you ever found yourself asking what’s new or different out there? Maybe you just want something like Harley Quinn, or Batman? Maybe your Significant Person or kid is interested in comics? Well Grace can help. She’ll give you several choices, then alternatives to those choices, then about 5 more recommendations, plus a chat about other cool authors or art styles.Hearing her talk about them with such enthusiasm you can’t help but be wrapped up in the wonder. She’s helped me find things I would never have read on my own. Titles such as Luna, Love everlasting, poison ivy, Human Target, etc. Authors too like Tom King. Due to Graces recommendation I’m always on the lookout for anything written by Mr King and I would of missed that without her help.If you have never gotten a comic or your kids expressed interest she’s worth a chat. There a whole lot more out there than spider man.My wife will sometimes say, “you haven’t got comics in awhile is Grace working today?” Yes I read comics and have a wife who’s fine with it, dare to dream people!

Taylor Dennis: Clean and very organized. Dani was extremely sweet and helpful!

Kyle Rector: Chill and knowledgeable staff. Quick to give a good recommendation if you want one, and just as happy to leave you alone while browsing if you prefer

Richard Sanchez Jr: I'm hooked. I open a subscription box. Everyone's super friendly, super cool, and knowledgeable. It makes going there worth it and fun. Good vibes and all

Courtney Kins: Good customer service and a positive amosphere! Thanks for holding that comic for me 😊!

Gregory someone: if you are into comic this is the place to go.the staff is so helpful and the selection is massive

Ok SO I: Awesome free comic book day!!! All good vibes all day long!!!

David Alcantar: Very nice place to find a good comic book or a Funko Pop

Layla: Amazing, friendly atmosphere! They have fun events, as well.

joe miller: Best comic book store I’ve ever been to.

Dustin Wood: Such a fun comic store. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Definitely check them out !

james weathers: Really amazing comics and great Funko pop collec

Mark Ferguson: Great comic shop, great staff

OfficialCrescent: More like ultimate cheaters

Big V Roman: Ten stars! This place rocks. All the new hotness comes in. They'll make a pull box for you at the drop of a hat. They've started carrying manga! So many toys, back issues and TPBs! It's the only place I go for comics. Y'all make my little heart sing. 333

Brianna Sawyer: Amazing Funko Pop selection and more than fair pricing! We went for the first time back in December and are going again tomorrow because we were so impressed.

Elijah Kincy: Friendly place and great selection. 👍

Walter Winn: Great Customer service. Really cool stuff from comic books to action figures . Highly recommend going to check them out .

Frost Yim: Great find with some good inventory

Michaelangelo Hayes: I've been to many comic book stores across the US but Ultimate Comics really provided an incredible experience for myself and my partner. It was so incredibly fun, the staff was super kind, the depth of comics they had was astounding (especially in the back of the store), the posters and merchandise was like walking in a nerd candy store, and they even had a great Manga section! Can't wait to come back next time I visit Raleigh.

Joel Sicko: A nice little shop with a huge selection of comics. They also had some vintage action figures.

Dianna Finney: not helpful at all

Alec Marsh: Perfect first time experience, the owner and everyone working were beyond knowledgeable, extremely kind, and helped me walk away with a handful of great books for the collection. If you're in the area and into comics, this is a must see.

Robin Sharp: This store is amazing! The owner was so knowledgeable. Even though there are an infinite number of comics to choose from he knows exactly where they are and how to find what you're looking for! I've been looking for a copy of "The Incredible Hulk" Issue 300 since I was 16 years old. I ask about it at every comic shop I have ever been to, and they never have it. I mentioned the issue to the owner and not only did he, plus a few other regular patrons, take time to really search for it... they found it! They also managed to find an "Avengers" Issue 232 I didn't know I needed but had to have once I saw it. The issues were out of a new collection just brought in, so they weren't even priced yet, and the owner priced them so fairly and showed me what scale he was using to price them. I don't know a ton about comics - I just love Eros/Starfox and have been hunting for some issues relating to him for a while. They took the time to educate me on the issues I was wanting, what to look for when buying comics and variations of the issues. You have to come here! The owner is great, friendly, understanding and passionate about comics and it makes for an amazing shopping experience even if you're not sure what you're looking for. I'll definitely be back when I'm in town!

Dale Poston: I am the owner of Galactic Comics in Florence South Carolina. I recently picked up a TMNT #1 first print. It was a decent mid-grade copy. I wanted to trade it for a selection of lesser value books that would be easier to sell in my store. I put it out on Facebook and had a lot of interest and potential biyers/traders. However, while on vacation with my sister, I brought the book to Capital comics in Raleigh and spoke with Tommy. Both of us being comic dealers, he understood what I had and we both discussed jokingly how hard it is for a dealer to deal with a dealer. I told him what I was looking for with trade value. For those that do not know, this book has the potential to be worth quite a bit if cleaned properly and if it hits the grade that he and I both agreed it could potentially hit. I told him that I wanted several thousand dollars trade with a $1,000 high/low range to work with. He got me within $250 of the high-end range. And believe me, being a dealer myself, I double checked his numbers. This was a very pleasant experience and I truly enjoyed visiting this shop. I hope one day he comes to visit me. I would like to take him out to lunch.

Chase Lopez: Awesome experience here! Where i live doesn't have many comic shop options so whenever I visit i spend a long time browsing and got great help from one of the employees who helped me find tons of issues i never knew about, till next time!!

Danny J De Hostos: Great Comic Book store, everyone is so awesome I love to come and chat with everybody, amazing selection, definitely recommend.

David Giusti: Great spot to stop in and get your comic fix. Fair prices and a LARGE selection of gold, silver and bronze comics and a whole wall of new releases. I highly recommend visiting them.

Brian Mitchell: My favorite shop in the area.

Bernadette Obra: Friendly people, ceiling to floor comics, and very well organized.

Scott Hutchinson: Very helpful friendly staff. Good vibes, very relaxed atmosphere. Nice selection and worth doing subscriptions.

CB Jones: Although not as big as their other stores, they still have an impressive selection of comics, collectibles and knowledge. In most cases, it seems, anything you can't find there, can be brought in from their other stores, if they have it in stock. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

J.J. Meidl: Great selection. Knowledgeable staff willing to help you find the stuff they might not carry and get it to you.

Rose: Very nice place. For someone looking for a variety of DC Comics, I definitely found plenty of titles organized in alphabetical order. Definitely a classic spot of comic lovers, especially since I saw a good amount of older and newer releases.

DGTerranItUp: I forgot who the guy at the counter was when I went but he was super friendly and very helpful. I'm sorry I forgot ur name but I enjoyed the conversation.

paul fitts: Best place in the Raleigh area to shop for comics. Great team, wealth of knowledge, great prices, huge selection.

Adam Kaynan: Support this shop. Good folks, solid spot.

Chaos Blade: Owner and staff are friendly and know their comics. They've got a wide variety of new stuff and a lot of back issues. Highly recommend.

Kyle Fisher: I have been coming here since I was little. The perfect classic comic shop. Great staff.

Mikhail Von Kerk: amazing service, the owner is incredibly helpful. would recommend!

Andy Richards: Classic comic store layout. Friendly staff. Similar vibe as the old school comic store I used to frequent as a youth in the 90s - focus is clearly on comics. Large selection of both comics and figures. My kindergartner appreciated the well stocked kid-friendly section.

william madden: Staff was helpful and friendly.

bosnitski: My absolute favorite comic shop in the Durham/Raleigh area!

Ronnie Robinson (Datusherman): The staff was very accommodating and very helpful as I looked around the area. I intend to make this a regular hangout

Adam Lee: Super neat place, very informal. Didn't have what I was looking for, but they tried all options available to point me in the right direction.

Mr Grumpy: Basic, very basic

Matt Parks: Great please to go for comics and comic-adjacent fun.

Burnt Dice: Great selection of collected hardcovers and the staff is very friendly.

Alison Kannon: I have only given a 1 star rating because I can not give a 0 star rating.If you are looking to sell your comics I would recommend going elsewhere. While my experience was with Ultimate Comics Cary I am leaving this review with all their stores as all locations share the same proprietors.I was an avid collector and enjoyer of comics prior to grad school, although my collection was not a curated as those of others. However, since graduating grad school last year I have not had as much time to enjoy the hobby as I would like and decided to part with my collection.While I realize I might not upon first glance look like one might expect a comic fan to look, my collection is bagged, boarded, and cataloged with current updated values, including the condition of the comics.I reached out to Ultimate Comics to sell my collection and was directed to the Cary location. I provided a list of my collection prior to my appointment to bring my collection onsite for review and was told that lists were not necessary, they would look at the comics when I arrived. I did certainly expect them to look through my collection to ensure the titles noted and the condition of the comics but was surprised they were not interested in the list.What they told me, after reviewing my comics and picking out a few to price in the back, was that it was their policy to only offer 20% MSRP in cash.After their offer we did not discuss what they would offer in store credit because they offered me $100 for the entire collection, 2 long boxes and 2.5 short boxes.My collection is currently valued at over $4000 retail value, including variant covers, editions, and condition of the comics. While they said they offered me 20% MSRP they, in fact, only offered me 2%.I do not blame the staff. They were pleasant and professional. The only other conclusion left available to me is that this is a policy created by the proprietors and pushed down to the staff who are forced to comply if they wish to keep their situation.Needless to say I will not be doing business with Ultimate Comics, either now or in the future. However, I wish them all the future success that the multiple local locations would lead me to conclude that this pricing policy has secured for them in the past.

Alan Curtis: Clean, well organized, family friendly comic store. If they don't have it, they'll find it for you!

Kevin Chamberlin: Great assortment of TPB comics and a friendly staff. I definitely recommend visiting and supporting this local business

Brian Edwards: Don't get me wrong, it's a business. Still felt welcoming though.Pros: I felt like I was in any other comic shop that has multiple locations in a metro. Good selection of current runs. The customer service was great and the atmosphere/music was right up my alley. Nice selection of collectibles.Cons: Pricey on the back issues for my liking, even though the selection was good. That was my primary reason for my visit, try to find another local-ish shop for back issues. Still in the process of getting back issues out on the sales floor, selection was limited. I know that will be remedied in time but I'd still give a 3/5 for the pricing on back issues. If they decide to tier the prices of back issues, (like most shops I've been in) I'll adjust to 4/5 stars.

Ann Bynum: It was nice and clean

Dave DeBaeremaeker: Excellent selection of comic books. I drop by here everytime I am in the area.

Josh M: Great store and good selection, but rude employee tonight. No hi or thank you for our purchase. Zero interaction with my family. Pretty poor practice, and definitely doesnt make us want to drive an hour to come here next time.

Mark Deer: This is my local comic shop. They have a great selection and will order what isn’t in store. The staff is always great to interact with. They offer a deal on subscriptions which is great as well.

Samuel Branch: Like a kid in a candy store. Selection and expertise of the sales associates are exquisite

weusi baraka: Not ony is this spot beautiful, it's efficiently organized and staffed by people that know comics and understand the culture. Please support this comic book store if you're in the area. Their title selection is great and they have toys set at accessible prices as well as collectors pieces.

Kristen Stinnett: Folks that work there are fantastic. Great selection, roomy and clean and organized.

eddie: They have a massive collection of old and new comics definitely worth checking out if you are in the area