Important Reminder:The City Guide app will be sunsetting on December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Please visit our FAQ to learn more or to download our Swarm app.Forbidden Planet
Comic Book Store, Bookstore, and Hobby Store
Greenwich Village, New York
"other accouterments of the nerd lifestyle"(10 Tips)
"Amazing selection of comics, graphic novels, books, games and toys."(7 Tips)
"graphic novels in the World!"(8 Tips)
"One of my all-time favorite comic book shops!"(4 Tips)
159 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- nerds
- comics
- graphic novels
- nerdy
- board games
- (13 more)
Sort:
- Popular
- Recent
Sweta MohapatraSeptember 6, 2015Some of the bigger fandoms like Game of Thrones and Doctor Who have their own product sections near the front near the glass displays if you're looking for something specificUpvoted Oct 12
Untapped CitiesJuly 15, 2013So much more than your basic comic bookstore, Forbidden Planet carries many types of genre literature, including some special editions of the greats that you can buy for lower prices!
Upvoted Oct 3
LeAnna ChristiansenAugust 22, 2015Geeks paradise! Saw a lot if Walking Dead, Dr Who, Supernatural goodies, plus lots of vintage memorabilia and shelves and shelves of books and comic books.- jiresellNovember 26, 2017Has to be one of the best selections of comic books and graphic novels in the World!
Marc MayerFebruary 2, 2016Chances are they'll have exactly what you're looking for. If you don't know what you're looking for, they probably have that, too.- Sara 🌈⚔🍾February 26, 2015Amazing selection of comics, graphic novels, books, games and toys. The staff is super knowledgeable and helpful.
Humberto MartinezOctober 23, 2012The new location is awesome and much more inviting. Support your local comic shop and nerd it up!!- One of my all-time favorite comic book shops! Lots of cool things to pick up, extremely knowledgeable staff, easy to find a new cool thing!
Diego FDecember 9, 2015Lots of comics, very good catalog of comics, board games and tons of geek stuff
Dylan!January 15, 2014Next to Union Square, it's a fantastic scenic spot for comic fans and geeks! A must in NYC!
- My fav store in Manhattan. Great combination of mainstream and indie comics and plenty of t-shirts and the other accouterments of the nerd lifestyle
Sara JordanSeptember 14, 2014So many goodies! Comics, graphic novels, zines, and art books. Toys and collectables. Fun atmosphere. Extensive selection!
Stevan MilesevicAugust 8, 2014One of the largest and best comic book stores in the NY area. Lots of comics but also all kinds of merchandise to waste your money on.
amNewYorkSeptember 27, 2011You only have to be a kid at heart to appreciate the vast selection of comics, graphic novels, science fiction, manga and anime. There are collectibles, posters, T-shirts, toys and games.
Alan-Arthur AureliaDecember 26, 2016The new location is smaller, but still nice. It has the same charm as the original.
Got a MLP mystery mini fig that turned out to be broken. The manager was super nice and understanding and let me get a new one! Great place and great people!
Chris RaghoobarDecember 24, 2015A very neat comic book and hobby shop right by Union Square. Boasts a great selection of comics, figures, and more.
The new location is great. You'll be lost inside its coolness. Bring money.
M CSeptember 28, 2011This is a great spot for comics, anime/manga. They also have a nice selection of comic related tshirts, figurines and other merchandise
Betty Lianna-JewelerOctober 2, 2011Do you love comics? This is the spot to go to when its downtown part of the city. If you're in midtown Manhattan, check out The Midtown Comics at 200 W 40th Street New York, NY 10018.- gaRET ASFERsonSeptember 17, 2011Get organized and keep stocked! FP while a great institution needs to work on keeping graphic novels in stock. I hate going and seeing the same books over and over. Like The Boys novels 2,4, and 6.
Fanboy GaymerAugust 5, 2011Best spot to check out newest issues or latest merch from your favorite Comic hero. Travel light, save the staff the hassle of having to check your crap. Ideal place to get last minute gifts for guys.
Andrew CDecember 22, 2014This place is nirvana for nerds. They have toys, lunchboxes, and ALL THE COMICS.
Karin RMarch 19, 2023This is _still_ my favorite store, but I miss their first location with the rickety steps leading down to the vintage comics.
Beca CarmonaJanuary 13, 2014Awesome spot. Super organized wide range of collections. Can get lost easily here, you may enter but escape is futile!
Carmen NOctober 17, 2015A old fave since forever, always a fun place to visit for comics, graphic novels, and toys.
Louis MattaJuly 16, 2015At the top of the mecha comic shop food chain. So much wonderful comic book/pop culture goodness.
Dana ParkerFebruary 1, 2015The new location isn't as good as their old store, but they do have some really good books
The female associate who wears the fedora everyday is not only really cute but knowledgeable as hell. Very helpful, knows her stuff, anyone know her name?
Os MendozaJanuary 31, 2015Pretty much everything here is awesome. Nice way to spend some time if you're a tourist
Holy crap! The new space is huge and awesome! The new Forbidden Planet location is bound to be gangbusters!! The Mayor approves!
Rochelle KingNovember 29, 2014Friendly and knowledgeable staff make this one of my favorite comic book stores.
aisha baiocchiJanuary 3, 2015Comics are great and tons of figurines! And action figures! Very nerdy store!
Elie BleierNovember 10, 2014Helpful staff and a great selection of all kinds of graphic novels and comics.
Lauren PatrickNovember 17, 2015Not as epic as the one in Dublin but still TONS of comic books and other nerdy books to be found!
Charley ToddOctober 10, 2015There are just so many wonderful things to look at and pretend to buy. Still looking for dat classic millennium falcon tho
Hands down my Favorite Comic Book Shop!!!!! They are knowledgeable, reasonably priced...hell its my home away from home!:-)
I guess if your not caucasian you won't be greeted and you might (if your lucky) be followed...
A great NY comic book store in a great location. They have a large variety of books from all genres.
Lee LawrenceJune 23, 2015My favorite comic book store. Walking in reinvigorates your love for this nerdy pastime again and again.
This store is the best. They have Daily Deals that are always worth checking out. Today Jeff gave me a nifty deal on Seeds.
CiaMay 12, 2012Find the most incredible, unequalled collection of science fiction memorabilia, models, comics, and rare tee shirts!!!
1,209 Photos
Foursquare © 2024 Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Tue, Sun
- 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Wed–Sat
- 9:00 AM–Midnight
(212) 473-1576
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
See More
You might also like
- 8.5
"Love their selection of graphic novels. And the staff is knowledgeable without any high pressure to buy, which makes it a very welcoming space."
Candace Nicholson - 9.5
"One of the best bookstores I've ever been to. Amazing selection and the greatest staff. I can spend hours here."
Kathryn Phillips - 8.7
"Great selection of kids toys and nice play area on those hot, cold or rainy days in NYC."
Kris S
Places people like to go after Forbidden Planet
Appears on 686 lists
Best Independent Bookstores of NYC
Created by Untapped Cities
10 items • 67 followers
Created by Burton Wynne
78 items • 113 followers
Created by Isabelle Spanu
199 items • 97 followers