PHANTASM COMICS — Local services in New Hope

What you do get when you have a great comic shop in a very touristy area? You get Phantasm Comics! A classic store with the right blend of organization and chaos! A true comic nerd's comic shop.

The only downside for me is the location in New Hope, PA - which is a super-quaint little river town on the border of PA and NJ. This means parking can be super-painful for the visiting comic nerd on weekends. But this location is great for Phantasm, with major traffic going through and people coming in and out. I can't deduct points for a popular location, but the parking in New Hope can be challenging at times!

This is a great store by many measures. Dollar bins outside for the indiscriminate bargain hunter looking for cheap reads. A wall of trade paperbacks as you walk in and another small nook of half price trades as well. A room full of boxes filled with all kinds of comics, including very off-the-beaten-path stuff. There were boxes everywhere, which gave it that classic "extensive inventory" vibe. I like a shop like this, but I also wish all product was more easily accessible.

Pricing was significantly higher than I usually see in my local shops, but the quality was high, and there were definitely some premium books here to be had for those who collect high-end. Also, I am sure the rent isn't cheap in New Hope, so I have to consider the cost of doing business in such a touristy location.

Overall, it's a great premium comic shop and worth a visit if you are in the area. Some good deals to be had, but expect to get what you pay for. One cannot deny that the owner is doing his part to preserve classic comic shop culture. 4.6...

As a comic collector of 33 years this is the best shop in the area by far. The "Ghoul" that haunts the halls of Phantasm comics seems to be to blame for all of the following...Excellent service, fresh dollar bins, knowledgeable in all sorts of nerdy genre, horror dvds, hero's, toys/figures, nerd apparel, and some games too! Good prices and subscription services to boot? It's worth the mild hassle of paying for parking in New Hope. Plus great mexican food and irish music and beer right next door! Make an afternoon of it. It's a bit of the good life.

*Update the Mexican restaurant closed 😣

*There's a Mexican restaurant at the other end...

So cool! The layout is really neat. Definitely has the vibe of how you would dream a comic book store in New Hope would be. They have a little bit of everything. I ordered a book from their Ebay page before, and it was a positive exchange. I had no idea how cool the store was in person until I stepped inside. They have Pokemon cards for .25, comics for one-dollar, and some pretty rad high end stuff if you've got pockets. For 40 dollars I walked out with two comics I've always wanted, two Pokemon cards I couldn't find, and more. One should be aware... If my next opponent in Pokemon is reading this? I hope you are prepared to meet...