Beachead Comics — Local services in Allentown

The location has changed to the corner of, West Chew St. and North Madison St. It’s between 13th and 14th Street on West Chew.

Now on the Store, on the new location, Helpful staff, nice clean environment, Selection isn’t the most extensive, Not that they didn’t always have what I was looking for but a few times I did go to other comic book stores in the area because I couldn’t wait for up to 2 weeks. Now I would go back, like I said the feel of the environment is the best around. For Comic Club Members of the store they will order and pull you the comics you ask them to. But to earn a discount is available but there is other stores with better deals. Hope my review was helpful, best not to take my word for it and build your own personal experience, that’s what...

Had an issue with a Pokemon Booster Box that was solved by the owner Ty. He handled it professionaly, immediately, and made 0 excuses when I showed the evidence of tampering to the box. He was unsure how they received it or how it was resealed but refunded me, contacted his distributor to question what occured, and made it clear no tampered boxes would go through the store again! Great owner, however, the other man working in the shop was super confrontational, passive aggressive and seemed angry/defensive when questioned about the box. Definitely not a good experience with him. Glad Ty made things right.

Would definitely go through him if buying...

Yep yep yep this is the place to visit for back issues of Marvel. This is a medium sized shop with an extensive selection—3-layered arrangement of long-boxes with items cover-priced unless otherwise marked. With the place to myself for most of my visit, I was able to look through the back issues in peace and left with over $30 in late 80s and early 90s Marvel. While I wish parking were easier in the neighborhood, that’s a minor thing. And if you’re familiar with Ontario Street comics on Philly, you know you don’t and can’t judge a shop by its...