Comic Boom! — Local services in Keene

Call it a "Tour of States"; we had set out to see a movie . . . We went a state away from where we live and saw a move. We then went North to a state we don't live in, and found ourselves near a sign that said "Parrish Shoes", it's old and painted on brick; my passengers say, "There's a comic shop!" I pulled into the first road I found, turned out it was a one way road with parking spots on both sides, I parked on the left side and we all got out. We were right next to this place! We went in, my companions like Dungeons and Dragons, we were in the right spot! There was a lot to see and I was lucky enough to have a conversation with the cashier whom told me about the "other side" next door - what!?! Well, I did go next door, I saw so much MORE than I knew existed! Mortal Kombat desktop game, 2 player?!? Wow! Didn't know they made one! I had a blast looking at the Mad magazines too, some I remember seeing when they were brand new, at the old 'comic stand' I once frequented. I have unfortunately sold all my stuff, homelessness will do that, if I was to start to replace my collection, I would start buying my stuff here. I hope to go back, mostly to talk to the cashier, he was fun to talk to and I like to hear different perspectives on life, his is different for sure (in a positive way, of course). The guys next door were super awesome to talk to as well, they went so far as to be sure we went next door, we told him the guy sent us here - we had a laugh! Then me and my group split up and walked mainstreet, we set a meeting spot so we didn't lose where we were - some have no directional skills, we used the church to our left as the marker and the corner intersection was where we met, just a few doors down from the Comic Boom, lucky for us, it was late enough that we didn't have to worry too much about the meter expiring and coming back to a ticket - one way or not, I was NOT in the mood to come back to a ticket, nor do I want to have to come back to this state to go to court. I enjoyed myself here, not just in the Comic Boom, but Keene, we all had pictures and separate stories we came back with. 10/10...

Good selection of comics and an ok selection board games. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Unfortunately, it has many of the uninviting trappings/tropes of a comic shop as well. Walls are littered with pics of scantily clad female super heroes, theres a lit of clutter, and there is occassionally the smell of BO. As such it kind of panders to a specific crowd and may not be as inviting or inclusive to others (females, children). To be clear that's not to say they are on unwelcoming. On the contrary, the staff are very friendly. I'm speaking mainly of the place and...

Finally stopped in here for the first time with my kids. The man working on the comic book side was so kind and welcoming to me and my kids. He helped them find Garfield related things and chatted us all up in the best way. He was more than happy to help us. Great experience. I didn't have bad expectations going in but seeing as comic book stores aren't a usual for us I just generally had lower expectations for the stop. Glad to have been surprised and for the great experience. Bonus that family was in town and came with and also really...