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Rocket Comics
4235 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, United States
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Ma
Review №1

Amazing place and even better owner/employees. Will walk you through and talk to you in detail and are extremely knowledgeable in their craft and product. Would recommend.

T.
Review №2

Incredible selection of vintage and modern action figures and toys, friendly employees, and plenty of varied comics. Frankly, I was blown away.

D.
Review №3

I really like this store! It reminds me of the Ye Olde Comic shop by the corner of my house in Florida when I was a kid a when 1st got into comics!

Je
Review №4

I love these guys!

St
Review №5

Drove from Grand Rapids to Rocket Comics! Very organized and great prices! Brought me back to my childhood and my teenage girls LOVED IT! We will be back!!!

Gr
Review №6

Turned onto this comic shop via a toy group I belong to which has been a godsend as a collector. Ordered the Marvel Select Immortal Hulk figure. Package arrived within 2 business days, packed with even more care than many bigger online retailers utilize! You can tell these guys care about their customers and their reputation. Would definitely recommend Rocket Comics to everyone for your favorite comic titles to their awesome selection of collectables! Great prices, prompt service. I hope they expand their online selling as I will certainly be using them again without a doubt. I grew up in Kalamazoo and wish this place had existed when I lived there!

Sc
Review №7

Best comic shop in the state! I love Eddie’s selection of old and new comics! And as far as toys and figures, there is no one even close. He and his staff are always knowledgeable and friendly and I love coming here! I’ve picked up several silver age comics over the years from Rocket Comics. Keep up the great work Eddie we appreciate you!

Er
Review №8

Awesome place. Very kind, helpful and knowledgeable staff.

hy
Review №9

Best comic shop Ive been to in west MI. Super friendly owner, very personable and knowledgeable. Willing to help you get what you came for in hand. Pre orders and all kinds of stuff. Shop is packed full of latest Star Wars black series, marvel legends, dc etc. also has a large quantity of vintage NIB stuff everywhere. Has a great selection on eBay as well. Great place to take your little ones!!

Sh
Review №10

The staff was very polite and attentive. The reason this is a 4 star and not a 5 is because it was close quarters walking around due to the clutter. They have a lot of interesting items to buy and look at though, Ill be back.

Ke
Review №11

Knowledgeable, honest, reasonable ownership. Good selection of comics, vintage toys and video games

El
Review №12

Amazing little place that has a lot of bang for your buck! Eddie, the shop owner is always knowledgeable, and friendly, the prices are fair, the selection is amazing. If youre looking for a hard to find comic or action figure, Eddie is your guy! Store is well lit, clean, but stocked to the gills with all kinds of nostalgia and current items. My family makes the trip at least once a month. One of my favorite geek spots in SW Michigan!

An
Review №13

Great store. Lots of variety and very helpful staff.

Pr
Review №14

Great selection. Fun atmosphere.

Ka
Review №15

Awesome place and getting ready to expand highly recommend

Mi
Review №16

Odered an marvel select immortal hulk online.. Came very well packaged and arrived very quickly..great experience..thanks

Re
Review №17

Great shop that has just about everything you remember from your childhood.

Be
Review №18

Eddie is a great guy who provides great customer service! He has it all-- action figures, comic books, trading cards, you name it. Hell help you to find what youre looking for when you come inside too. 99% of my comic book pull every month now comes from Rocket Comics. Eddie-- you are AWESOME!!!!!

Cr
Review №19

My new favorite shop! Great selection of new comics, vintage issues and trade paperbacks. The action figure selection and pricing is on 👏🏻 point 👏🏻. If you want it, chances are you can get it here (before chain stores, too). Seriously, if youre a collector, give this place a look. You will find something worthwhile.

Jo
Review №20

Friendly environment and amazing assortment of comics and collectable. Well definitely be back.

Ev
Review №21

Eddie iz a guy dat likez 2 talk about comicz & will give u go00oD dealz diz Great shop iz full of vintage 80z n 90z toyz🤩 dat i dig &sum R still in da original packagin.Go00oD place 2 visit if ur in town. It iz full of 4 cornered colored gold. If u visit, u defo will find sumtin in dem boxez, I know i did, I found a bunch of gemz 2 take home, check it out below.

Ty
Review №22

Always my favorite

Tr
Review №23

This place has EVERYTHING: figures, comics, and more. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. They really care about your customer experience.

pa
Review №24

One of the best shops to get collectibles from. Very helpful and ships your items with care.

Ni
Review №25

Been coming here for the last few years for comics and collectibles. Amazing place. Awesome atmosphere and great staff.

Ch
Review №26

This store is really cool! My daughter is really into manga and they have a good selection & the staff is always happy to help!

Ri
Review №27

Great staff and wonderful place to spend an afternoon.

Ti
Review №28

Great selection of toys and comics

Li
Review №29

Super helpful!

Ry
Review №30

Always a pleasure to visit. Store owner is a friendly guy and it’s fun to rap comics and toys with him. Sells new weekly comics, has a great selection of modern and bronze, and keeps a rotating selection of keys and hot books. He definitely keeps a finger on the pulse of the comic community. If you’re into graded comics, he has a wide selection of those, and his raws off the shelf come back 9.6 or better due to his careful and meticulous handling of the new books, sold bagged and boarded for you.

Jo
Review №31

Nice place to shop. Just over priced... I wish they would lower their prices a tad bit

Ma
Review №32

Eddie is great, and thoughtful, and always has the best selection! He makes really wonderful suggestions, as well. Shop small, shop local, shop Rocket!

MC
Review №33

Really great staff, very organized. You can tell these guys love what they do. Highly recommended.

Le
Review №34

Very helpful staff, great selection for black series figures

M.
Review №35

Eddie is the best. Very knowledgeable and helpful when we needed gift ideas. THE place to go to get your comics fix.

Se
Review №36

Very friendly and personable staff. Huge selection of things that I had forgot existed. Everything from comics, to toys, to vinyl figures, to geek culture collectibles. I didnt end up buying anything, but I am definitely going back often as they get new stuff in every day.

Jo
Review №37

Eddie is a remarkable owner. He will stop what he is doing to talk in depth with you and help you find what you need. His knowledge is deep, once you meet him you will not want to leave. The selection he has is far more then what you would expect, you should check out the Star Wars collection!!

Ly
Review №38

Love this place has everything you could ever want to collect. And pretty good prices and also full collections of Pokemon and other collectibles

Ti
Review №39

Great comic store with a lot of amazing stuff. Staff was friendly and helpful. The area it was in was kinda blah but overall a really great visit. Would definitely stop here again.

Co
Review №40

Stopped here on a whim today looking for some Christmas gifts for my son. He loves anything Godzilla, King Kong, Scooby-Doo or Spongebob related and the staff was more than helpful in helping me find items for each of those. I was absolutely blown away by the collection of vintage toys, comics and collectables amongst many other interesting items. The owner was very friendly and made me feel welcome as I shopped around.If youve watched the TV at any point in your life I can guarantee you will find something in here that you would want to buy impulsively. Do yourself a favor, check this place out, support a small business and skip the chains. These places are too rare to let go!

ro
Review №41

Great store. My son loves coming here for comics and toys.

Ro
Review №42

We love Rocket comics!!! Eddie is a great guy. Great selection of comics and new and vintage toys of all kinds. Very reasonable prices. Great local comic book shop!! We drive an hour just for Rocket Comics!! Its our favorite comic book store

Ja
Review №43

They have vintage action figures vintage trading cards videotapes and vintage comic books

La
Review №44

Only place I recommend getting comics from.

Ku
Review №45

Awesome shop, great team, amazing selection too!

Ga
Review №46

They’re awesome, they have tons of comics and toys

da
Review №47

Low prices great collection

Sh
Review №48

This place is fantastic, and the staff is too. You feel like family here and its obvious that Eddie really cares about what he does. Amazing comic selection, vintage collectables and everyone that works here is so helpful with finding what you are looking for or even helping you find what you may like. Comics are easy to find, and are packaged nicely upon purchase. You cant go wrong here!

Ke
Review №49

Very nice best comic book/collectors store ever

As
Review №50

I love love LOVE this place! Excellent customer service and a great selection of comics and collectibles. If you’re a collector, I HIGHLY recommend checking it out! By far my favorite comic shop in Kalamazoo. It truly is a gem.

Al
Review №51

Rocket Comics is one of our favorite regular stops to make. The owner Eddie is passionate about what he does and it absolutely shows. His vintage toy selection and comics are amazing and well cared for. I highly recommend this shop!

Ni
Review №52

Amazing service and atmosphere!

My
Review №53

The best action figure selection in Kalamazoo!

Ch
Review №54

I love this shop! Its small, friendly, and personal. Eddie is great and makes sure he gets to know his customers and remembers you and your interest. He doesnt try to over sell you but makes sure you know whats coming out so you can preorder if youd like. Hes also very knowledgeable when it comes to action figures. Id give more than 5 stars if it were an option.

Ma
Review №55

Love this place! I collect old toys and the owner and staff are always super friendly. My wife went in there last Christmas and described my interest and said my name and he remembered who I was and was able to tell her what I liked and got me an amazing present. Favorite place to shop for old toys and recommend it to everyone!

Ma
Review №56

The best quality comics out there! I’ve gotten 5 comics that I’ve sent in from here with a returned 9.8 grading! I’ve never come close to that with other local store(s). The toy selection has to be one of the top in the state. The owner is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly!! Rockets give you the warmth of a family owned business as opposed to the wal-mart experience of older places.

Ke
Review №57

I cant tell you how much I love this place! Eddie is great! He is kind, funny, knowledgeable, and willing to make you a deal. I go there mostly for the vast collection of loose collectible figures, but will be using their new website for getting my comic pull list together. All in all, it is a great experience every time I walk through the door.

Na
Review №58

Awesome selection! One of the best comic book shops Ive ever been in! Owner and staff are very helpful and friendly!

Ve
Review №59

Eddie is always helpful.

Be
Review №60

Eddie knows his stuff & is always good to talk with!!Always great to catch up & gossip about whats going on with the whole comic world.

Pa
Review №61

Good service and friendly

Ch
Review №62

Eddie the owner is incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. You can tell he loves what he does and enjoys helping others. Great prices, great selection and always fun!

Ry
Review №63

The owner is a very outgoing personable guy. Very knowledgeable with his product. Always willing to make a deal figured youre looking for vintage toys or that hard to find action figure chances are Eddie the owner will have it

Ro
Review №64

Great comic shop the owner Eddie is a great guy very insightful and helpful

Su
Review №65

I love this store. Owner is knowledgeable and pricing is great.

Ri
Review №66

.sorry this reply was for best buy and somehow my reviews got crossed. My experience here is always a 5 star and I love it.

Te
Review №67

A wonderful little comic shop full of great comics and collectibles. Very neat and displayed in a thoughtful way. Everyone was so very friendly And helpful. We are so glad we stopped in!

Ch
Review №68

AWESOME!!!! I absolutely love this place! Great selection on comics old and new. So many vintage toys is remarkable. Service is always prompt and friendly unlike other comic shops this one has LEGOS!!! And an abundance of them. I recommend Rocket Comics to EVERYONE!!!

G
Review №69

This is a great, family-owned store. The staff is knowledgeable and accommodating. The selection is fantastic. Pull boxes are available and suggested if youre an avid collector.

mi
Review №70

Great and friendly service. Always has lots of different options to choose from and on the rare chance that he doesnt have an item, he can easily find it. Highly recommend going here for all your comic related needs

Ma
Review №71

Best comic and toy store in miles. Its the ONLY store in Kalamazoo you can find 9.8 comics and old comics for reasonable prices! Its not hyperbole, Ive gotten two comics graded 9.8 this year just as pulls that I later got signed. Oh the toys are great too! There are toys there that from whenever you were a kid. Ages 3-103!

Sk
Review №72

Great experience here. My son and I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon to peruse their back issues and the owner Eddie was fantastic! Super knowledgeable and very helpful. Well definitely be back.

Wi
Review №73

Great atmosphere and awesome selection of comics. Staff very friendly and helpful. Recommend very highly!!!

Da
Review №74

Rocket’s is true treasure chest of action figure enjoyment. The owner and staff very knowledgeable and friendly. I Stop in there once a week and most time find something awesome. Rocket’s is definitely place to explore.

Be
Review №75

The man working behind the counter was knowledgeable and obviously had a interest in what he was selling. This is a store you would go to if you love nostalgia. He will definitely be getting my vote on a great store.

Jo
Review №76

Awesome place!

wi
Review №77

I love this store the owner is fantastic. Staff is great. Ive been looking for a place like this for along time. If your into old toys this is where you need to be.

Am
Review №78

Hands down, the best comic shop Ive been in. Its an incredibly comfortable environment and you end up feeling at home the moment you walk in. The staff is fantastic and really knows what theyre talking about. Eddie is a super cool guy that gave multiple suggestions and really seemed to know what he was talking about.

Ch
Review №79

Such a great store! Great collection of comics, toys, cards and tons more. Great service. Fun for me and my 8 year old.

Je
Review №80

Found this place through a google search and very glad I did! Met the owner and he was really friendly and knowledgeable. I think we had more fun talking about our old toy collections and not about forcing a sale. He has a wide variety of vintage toys and new collections. Is flexible with pricing which is nice when dealing with older toys that are getting rarer to find at cons. Looking forward to seeing him grow and coming back to the shop when I am in the Kalamazoo area.

Sh
Review №81

Visited today and definitely look forward to returning. Great selection of vintage toys and comics. Eddie the owner is very knowledgeable and its obvious he enjoys what he does. Was looking for a certain vintage Star Wars toy and he had it sitting on the shelf in great condition at a great price.

No
Review №82

Great place for vintage toys and comics, highly recommended

Tr
Review №83

Always a great time. Eddy the owner is an amazing entrepreneur who cares for his customers. I am only there maybe 5 times a year and he still remembers who I am and keeps in touch.

Mi
Review №84

This store has such an awesome selection of figures, comics, and collectibles from new to old. I visit the shop once a week to pick up my comics and find myself staying for at least a half hour to an hour, just looking around at all the cool stuff. I always find something new and enjoy talking to Eddie while browsing. The atmosphere is great. Everything is clean and well organized. Overall, its definitely one of the best and most unique comic shops Ive ever been to. I highly recommend this shop to anyone and everyone!

Is
Review №85

Amazing staff and neat comic shop! The service they provide is exceptionally worth your time and not only do they have kind workers, they take time out of their work to help you become more educated with their products.

Sa
Review №86

The owner is very knowledgeable and so very helpful with all of his products. He assisted me in finding the best gift for my son. And educated me on some other fun things around the shop. Such a truly unique and enjoyable place to visit.

Dy
Review №87

Very nice shop with everything you could possibly need. There are a ton of back issues and the vintage toy selection is the best around. The owner is always there and has the answer to any question that you could ask. Well worth the trip.

Gr
Review №88

There are some nice comic book stores in the Michigan and Indiana region. I would like to think that I have been to my fair share of comic book stores and I think that Rocket Comics has been my favorite. Eddie is really helpful and down to earth. Many comic book stores seem to turn very mainstream, but this store is like taking a step back in time. He has a lot more hard-to-find stuff it seems, so if you consider yourself a collector, you will love Rocket Comics.

Ra
Review №89

Its probably a good store for comic books, but we were hoping to find games, too.

Ma
Review №90

Its a small place, but overall its a good place! The prices are up and down some are good and some are eh. Theres a lot you can buy from here and a lot of collectables also.

Jo
Review №91

My wife had heard about this place so we decided to visit looking for comics and original sets of Pokemon cards. We spent probably over an hour there and had a great experience. The owner takes genuine interest in each of his customers and is knowledgeable on the things he sells. This is now our favorite comic book store in the area and well be visiting regularly.

Bi
Review №92

I went to this shop a few days ago and I was surprised by the amount of good stuff the owner had. Whether you are looking for comics, Legos or rare or hard to find vintage toys, this shop has a lot of nice stuff. I actually got to meet the owner and he was very friendly and knowledgeable. His prices were very reasonable, too. I d definitely shop there again.

Ma
Review №93

Stopped in this shop today, what a pleasant surprise! The owner is very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. The store is well lit, organized, and clean. As a hard to impress toy collector, the selection was very vast and broad! I appreciated the selection and service. The selection is quite impressive, its definitely worth stopping and making the trip. The prices are right on as well. I will definitely be back.

Du
Review №94

Great guys to deal with. Very willing to work with you and get what you need. Highly advise stopping if you are in the area!

Ch
Review №95

Cool shop, a little pricey on some of their vintage items but they were willing to haggle and I walked out satisfied with what I paid.They could stand to have their forced Air ducts cleaned though, definite dirty duct smell around the air diffusers.

Me
Review №96

Eddie the owner is so awesome and knowledgeable that you want to just stay and hang out all day. The shop has everything you want and so many awesome toys that you feel like a kid again. This is THE comic store you want to go to!

JJ
Review №97

Great selection. Knowledgeable and friendly owner. Easy to get to, right off the highway. Wide range of prices for comics. Lots of toys; really a great place.

Li
Review №98

Hands down, my new favorite comic store. The owner, Eddie, is really friendly and knows SO MUCH about comics and action figures, Ive never felt so welcome in a store, before. Also, worth noting that his prices are fantastic!

Mi
Review №99

They got a lot of interesting things there for comics and action figures in action heroes

Sc
Review №100

Amazing store!! Tons of comics and collector cards. More toys than toys-r-us ever had. Awesome place for any collector.

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  • Address:4235 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, United States
  • Site:http://rocketcomicz.com/
  • Phone:+1 269-775-1101
Categories
  • Comic book store
  • Toy store
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–6PM
  • Thursday:11AM–6PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:11AM–6PM
  • Sunday:11AM–6PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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