Subspace Comics — Local services in Lynnwood

I walked into Subspace Comics about three years ago knowing a little bit about Batman from what I'd seen in movies and cartoons growing up but wanting to know more.

Amy and Brian were quick to tell me where to start down the rabbit hole. I got hooked instantly. They're extremely knowledgeable and offer fantastic guidance/recommendations for both those who are new and those who are veterans to the world of comics.

They offers a subscription box service for a small fee and will order items for you if they don't have them in stock. It's been fantastic when I don't always have the time to go through the shelves to pick my issues out. As my "box list" has grown, they've learned my tastes and interests enough that I don't always have to tell them I want something - it just shows up in my box, ready for me to read. I've found several new stories to get lost in because they've put the time and attention into personalizing their service to me.

If you're into blind box figures, they usually have one opened and out for trading if you don't get the one you were hoping for (which I've definitely taken advantage of a few times!)

They're also well informed with respects to local events (such as comic artist appearances, conventions, etc) and even host a few of their own from time to time, including a monthly book club which I have yet to take part in.

To put it frankly - there's a reason I keep coming back for more. Subspace is a clean, friendly, welcoming place and I would highly...

This place is fantastic. I only stop in occasionally but they are always friendly and knowledgeable. I decided to review because of what happened with other customers. The owner, Amy, was checking out a talkative older gentleman while a younger couple waited. The woman huffed, rolled her eyes and generally looked impatient and annoyed. Amy was clearly trying to politely withdraw from the old guy but apparently the woman was done. She started yelling about how much money she spends, and swearing. I was with my 13 yr old, who has heard an fbomb on occasion, but there was also a man in the store with two kids under 5. The woman then left the store, holding up her arm, flipping everyone off. I thought Amy handled it well, then came on here to see the other half of the couple,despite praising the store in general, has given them a one star review and referred to Amy as "owner" (intended as disrespect or just sexist, I can't say). He states that she ignored them to talk to an unstable non paying customer. The man bought something and was talking about how the local stores have changed. I was waiting to buy a something after the couple behind him and I didn't mind. It's true that they had to wait but the guy was just friendly and maybe a bit lonely. A little empathy on their part would have gone a long way. Service isn't just about high paying customers (though they wanted 2 pops before storming out, not the $500 he claims he wanted to spend), it's also about just being...

I've been in a few times. I was hoping this would be my new go-to store for comics. But with my most recent experience, I will not be going back.

The girl at the counter spent 20mins flirting with the guy in line, ahead of me. And then acted like it was a huge imposition to check me out, afters. I bought 8 comic books, and asked about getting sleeves. (As with most comic stores, they're included in the purchase to protect the books.) And the last time I was in, they were offered to me.

She snapped at me, that it would cost me an extra 75c per sleeve. Srsly? I bought a stack of comics and you're trying to upcharge on plastic sleeves? Not giving me a lot of incentive to come back by being a grump, and stingy with comic sleeves bought in bulk for 5c each.

Guess I'll be ordering my comics from Amazon and shopping elsewhere, if this is how they treat their...