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Forbidden Planet

Forbidden Planet

Comic Book Store, Bookstore, and Toy Store
Holborn and Covent Garden, London
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Forbidden Planet
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    Ranked #1 for comics in London
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    Shamsa A.
    "Nerd Heaven!!"(12 Tips)
    Jonny
    "Comics, Graphic Novels, Games, Books, Collectibles, it's all here!"(10 Tips)
    Kelly V.
    "The quintessential geek paradise of London."(5 Tips)
    Kostas
    "excellent gifts for fans or collectors."(4 Tips)
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  • Oliver S.heart icon on user image
    Oliver ShreeveAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Geek heaven, and an excellent source of gifts for the latest media trend
  • Gerard v.heart icon on user image
    Gerard van EnkApril 23, 2024
    Heaven for comic and manga lovers!
  • Elizabeth L.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth LeeNovember 24, 2014
    Get ur comic geek on here. Toys, books, accessories, etc, sold here.
  • Olga T.
    Olga TsybulskaAugust 13, 2014
    Amazing place for all the geeks. A lot of interesting stuff in here.
  • Hheart icon on user image
    HApril 30, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    The best graphic novel store for all geek genres in London!!
  • Scream The Horror Mag
    Scream The Horror MagAugust 27, 2013
    This shop stocks Scream:The Horror Magazine. If you can't see it on the shelf, ask a member of staff, and tell them Scream sent you.
  • Reem .
    Reem 🍔🍕🌮🍣🍤🍦🍩🎂🍮🍰September 29, 2014
    Great place but it's a bit pricy
  • Oliver R.heart icon on user image
    Oliver Rivett-CarnacMarch 10, 2016
    Comics, graphic novels, gaming, movies, nerdy stuff!
  • Ben L.heart icon on user image
    Ben LaversMarch 12, 2014
    One of the best shops I have ever been to in London.
  • Nilson R.heart icon on user image
    Nilson RogérioMarch 6, 2015
    Where a geek's wildest dreams come true. Take it from a genuine one!
  • Nico R.heart icon on user image
    Nico RDecember 4, 2014
    Don't miss the section with the signed graphic novels.
  • Kris S.
    Kris StroliaOctober 24, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Absolutely amazing place! They frequently have people doing signings for books etc so check their website each week to see what's going on
  • Bheart icon on user image
    BMarch 24, 2016
    Come here to find your favourite graphic novels
  • Florian I.heart icon on user image
    Florian IsachsenFebruary 23, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Geek's Wonderland. May even turn you into a geek. Could stay a week downstairs..!
  • Sara C.heart icon on user image
    Sara CorreiaMarch 6, 2016
    10% student discount in items that dont have any offer.
  • Simsimy
    SimsimyOctober 14, 2012
    Prepare some extra £££. If it is comics or sci-fi or nerdy - you'll find it there.
  • Gabor V.
    Gabor ViziApril 1, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Best place to go if you're looking for new sci-fi/fantasy, they get weakly shipment from the US.
  • Raven S.heart icon on user image
    Raven S.May 10, 2013
    Students get a 10% discount if you show ID at this amazing store!
  • Mark
    MarkSeptember 12, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    They get US imports so always check the book section if there's something you're after
  • Ged C.
    Ged CarrollOctober 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Show NUS card or university student card for 10 percent discount on non-discounted items
  • Casey L.
    Casey LauAugust 3, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best comic shop in the UK!!!
  • Magdalena M.heart icon on user image
    Magdalena MrázkováMay 2, 2015
    Paradise for all comics lovers!
  • Roland M.heart icon on user image
    Roland MádloSeptember 23, 2012
    Lots of goods, good prices and nice staff. Sadly, no working TARDIS or Portal Gun.
  • Matt E.
    Matt EatsDecember 27, 2010
    The best shop in the world. Spend all your money here. All of it. Who needs food?
  • Rimon N.heart icon on user image
    Rimon NMarch 6, 2014
    The music is a hit or a miss however the books are fab.
  • Luke A.
    Luke AndersonAugust 29, 2010
    The best (well at least the biggest) comic shop in London. Check it out if you're feeling nerdy.
  • El M.heart icon on user image
    El MoshMarch 1, 2015
    Great selection of all fandoms
  • Antonis T.heart icon on user image
    Antonis T.May 12, 2015
    Blue! Magnets! Science, Bitch!
  • Joost S.heart icon on user image
    Joost SchuurDecember 8, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Say goodbye to your money. And your cell phone signal.
  • Martita P.heart icon on user image
    Martita PinillaNovember 23, 2014
    Amazing incredible shop
  • silvia
    silviaJanuary 4, 2014
    BEST SHOP EVER! It's Eden!!!
  • Ann F.
    Ann FooMarch 10, 2015
    Great place to just hang about!
  • TQ B.
    TQ BrandingJuly 30, 2012
    Everything you need to satisfy your inner geek.
  • Andy
    AndyOctober 11, 2013
    Incredible selection of cool stuff
  • Bboy K.heart icon on user image
    Bboy KrillinNovember 23, 2014
    Graphic novels, signings, t shirts
  • K B.heart icon on user image
    K BJune 29, 2019
    My kind of store big kid and I a toy shop.
  • Kjell S.
    Kjell S.November 16, 2016
    The ultimate nerd and geek shop!
  • Dimitris P.heart icon on user image
    Dimitris PavlidisFebruary 7, 2016
    Geek's place. Nice collection but feels like something is missing
  • Faris J.
    Faris JeddawiAugust 21, 2011
    Best place for manga and comics in general.
  • Nuvola Bianca T.heart icon on user image
    Nuvola Bianca TivoliOctober 17, 2018
    I get lost and get collectors envy!
  • iBartBroheart icon on user image
    iBartBroJune 6, 2012
    My fav.place @London. I bought ton's of Thor comics there. :)
  • Kasia K.heart icon on user image
    Kasia KoczułapNovember 7, 2015
    Just wow! Geek paradise!
  • David C.
    David CuenMay 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out the travel pass holders. Some are really cool
  • Victor C.heart icon on user image
    Victor ChuOctober 12, 2019
    Heaven for nerds.
  • clive k.heart icon on user image
    clive kornitzerDecember 18, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Mecca for comic geeks
  • Mauro R.
    Mauro RizzottoFebruary 24, 2013
    The perfect geek store. Awesome!
  • Marc T.heart icon on user image
    Marc TunguzJuly 31, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    A lot of things for your geeky and nerdy craving. Staff is rude.
  • David S.
    David StöcklSeptember 19, 2013
    Walk softly and carry a big wallet.
  • Darrel L.
    Darrel LemonadeAugust 6, 2020
    no hidden hentai basement, dissatisfied
  • Hheart icon on user image
    HMay 9, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Love love love this place!!
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Forbidden Planet
179 Shaftesbury Ave
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Greater London
WC2H 8JR
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The world's largest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and cult entertainment retailer!
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Open until 7:30 PM (Show more)
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    • 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
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    • 10:00 AM–7:30 PM
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    • 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
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    • Noon–6:00 PM
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