Vortex Books and Comics — Local services in Columbia

If you are a horror book or comics fan then do yourself a favor and visit Vortex Books and Comics. It's an easy trip from the DC/Baltimore area and is owned by the fantastic writer Brian Keene and his wife. I have loved horror fiction for many years and was so happy to find this gem. The store was stocked with a tremendous selection of horror and Sci-Fi books along with a huge selection of comics. The store routinely hosts some of the best horror writers, and when I visited, I was lucky enough to meet the Owner himself who could not have been more welcoming. Vortex Comics is not to be missed if you are a horror...

I take my stepson here a lot and he absolutely loves it since he's highly into comic books. The store owner (I think his name is Brian) is very nice and is very friendly and helpful toward my stepson. He's actually a writer himself (which I didn't know before coming here) and is definitely passionate about the business. This place is definitely the real deal when it...

One of the best horror/spec bookstores I've ever visited. Has a great curation of indie and mainstream books, many of them signed by the authors! The owners are super knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. If you're a horror fan, this is a must-visit, even if it's a little bit of a drive. I come up from Baltimore myself and trust me,...