A tour of glasgows eclectic mix of independent bookshops, one treasure trove at a time. City centre comics buy comic books im sure, across the road from hill head underground station. We are a specialist back issue comic shop based in glasgow. The wee comic shop trades in dc, marvel, image, dark horse, idw and other independent comics from current issues and back issues. Your local comic shop, whether it sells the old stuff or not, deserves your support. First though a little bit of background as to how the comic shop came. Oct 26, 2010 i also remember shortlived comic shops on high street, the argyle market city centre comics. At forbidden planet we are passionate about what we do. Forbidden planet is the trading name of two separate ukbased science fiction, fantasy and horror bookshop chains across the united kingdom, ireland and the united states, and is named after the 1956 feature film of the same name. Featured brands include wwe, power rangers, transformers, my little pony, star wars and many more. Forbidden planet is the worlds largest and bestknown comic, science fiction, fantasy and cult entertainment retailer. Waitrose glasgow, 373 byres road, glasgow by lloyds tsb. Deadhead comics, 30 west nicolson street, edinburgh. A1 toys braehead glasgow comic book store opening times.
We stock a massive range of comics, graphic novels and toys and specialise in selling action figures, eaglemoss figurines, pop vinyls, comics, books, and toys. As fans ourselves we buy, collect and read the same stuff as you, and are always looking to pass on our enthusiasm for everything in our product. Independent, contemporary art bookshop located in the foyer of the centre for contemporary. Frank quitely is the alter ego to glasgow born artist vincent deighan. The concept of the direct market was created in the 1970s by phil seuling. Forbidden planet comic book shop in city centre, glasgow. City centre comics 37 ruthven lane,west end just off byres road, g12 9bg glasgow, united kingdom rated 4. We also stock the collectorline range of comic protection products. Waterstones glasgow argyle street prides itself on its friendly staff and local bookshop feel in the heart of the city. While its true that some comic shops refuse indie comics, there are thankfully. Our dramatic five storey bookshop holds glasgows largest range of books, and we are the premier venue for events and author signings in the city, with two. Glasgow s best silverbronze age comic dealer a large selection always in stock. Our comic book shop is in the westend of glasgow, just off byres road.
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The hidden glasgow forums view topic lost comic shops of. Aug 05, 2015 if comic book guy from the simpsons worked in any shop in glasgow, it would probably be this haven for unashamed comics, graphic novel and associated merchandise freaks in the merchant city. City centre comics scotlands no 1 comic book, back issue. The direct market is the dominant distribution and retail network for american comic books. Slab city comics currently holds thousands of comic books in stock and we pride ourselves on delivering a high level of service. Since then we have expanded to include magic the gathering sealed products, mtg singles, board games, funko pop. Bitter sweet symphony part one the history of glasgows comic. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
Also discounts in action figures, pop, dorbz, and metal figures, statues and artwork. We stock anything from limited edition collectables and comic con exclusives to minifigures. A1 comics comic book shop in braehead, glasgow, lanarkshire. Slab city comics uk comic shop specializing in exclusive. Glasgow comic con is at the royal concert hall, bringing some of the biggest and brightest names in comics to the heart of the city every year. Other traditional comic book shops i recall were in springfield road parkhead, there was one in north woodside road near the pewter pot, another in whiteinch, one in the gallowgate near the bellgrove hotel and the last to survive was at partick cross. Stocks include comics, graphic novels, trade paperbacks, pop. Basically the title does anyone know of any good edinburgh comic book shops. Forbidden planet london was the third major comics store in the city. City centre comics glasgows leading silver and bronze.
Frank has drawn for the biggest comic book companies in the world. City centre comics 37 ruthven lane,west end just off byres road, g12 9bg glasgow, united. Forbidden planet is located at 168 buchanan street, glasgow, lanarkshire. Scotlands largest city, glasgow, has served as the setting for some of the most important works in scottish literature. City centre comics glasgow comic book store opening times and.
With three floors of books, stationery and gifts, it is a wonderful place to browse or visit our fantastic cafe. Now the name frank quitely is synonymous with iconic characters such as superman, batman and the x. Shop now fr leading artists like peach momoko, dell otto, crain. This will be a great chance to meet the creators chat about the new book and get yourself a free sketch. Unique city centre cafe and comic bookgames shop geek.
If comic book guy from the simpsons worked in any shop in glasgow, it would probably be this haven for unashamed comics, graphic novel and associated merchandise freaks in the merchant city. Waterstones argyle street waterstones glasgow argyle street prides itself on its friendly staff and local bookshop feel in the heart of the city. City centre comics glasgows leading silver and bronze age back issue comic book specialist. City centre comics glasgow s leading silver and bronze age back issue comic book specialist. Uk comic book store specialising in comic subscriptions and graphic novels. Being a uk comic shop we bring exclusive and rare variant comics to the uk market.
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We are proud to be the biggest comic book shop in the uk and we will have a few more surprises over the next few weeks. Red hot comics is a comic book and toy retailer based in scotland. A comic books and coffee place in an inddor market. We also stock new monthly comics,graphic novels,tshirts and toys. In february 2016 we purchased an existing comic and used book store. As a result of the ongoing corona virus and following government guidelines the store will remain closed, mail orders though will continue through the website.
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