Eye Opener — Local services in Newington

Are you ready for a trip back to the 80's/early 90's? Then take a trip to the eye opener! I have been a customer for a few years now, i started reading with the new 52, and this shop is the only shop in CT that didn't treat me like an outsider, or make me feel uncomfortable. I wont name those shops, but this is the best around. Its not some big flashy store, its small, but they have more comics than any shop around. Art and Braulio are amazing guys who love what they do. You can see the passion in arts face each and every day. The shop looks like it probably did in the 80's, and that is a major PLUS! The shop isnt gimmicky, its a simple comic shop with everything from oldschool to the new releases each and every week.

This is the only shop i will ever go to. If i move out of state, i will work out some sort of plan to have my comics shipped to me from them. These guys love their job, they welcome any and all people. I have been in other shops, and seen a beautiful women come in to find something for their kid. This woman didnt know what to look for, and at that OTHER shop, they made the women feel uncomfortable, and she left. Me feeling so bad and offended walked outside with her, and recommended the Eye Opener. The next day i met her at the Eye Opener and she was so happy and grateful for the help, she left with an arm full of books for her kid. And since that day, i have seen that women and her little man at the shop several times.\

In conclusion, this is the best shop around. As i said, this isnt some big flashy store that relies on gimmicks. It is a blast from the 80s and 90s and is everything a true comic lover needs and deserves in a shop.

Much love goes out to Art and Braulio, the shops owners. They are great guys, and even better friends. You guys mean so much to me and tons of other comic readers all around town. You guys have a customer and...

Eye Opener can be tricky to find (attached to a pizza place, in the back), but worth it. It's an old school shop with tons of back issues and gold & silver age fodder in shelves around the walls. While there are toys in the shop, they are kept to a minimum. This is a comic shop first and foremost. I'm a Daredevil addict and was pleasantly surprised when I went to the appropriate section to find a healthy (and nearly complete) run of DD starting in the double digits. When I expressed dismay and not finding certain issues, I was informed that there was "more" in the back. The owner happily fished out another DD box with the real gold in it. His prices are reasonable and he is ready to deal. There really isn't many prices on back issues, so you have to take it to the front for grading, but they are pretty tough on grading and I generally get better prices than I expected to. Haven't sold anything there yet, but a few trades went well and were definitely fair. The seem to really push the bundled sets of comics (usually 4-6 issue runs of a particular storyline) at a discounted rate. While not organized at all, these sets are great if you happen to need them and want to save money off of cover. Anyway, this is a great store. If you need back issues, or new ones, I would...

When I first wanted to get into comics I was a little nervous walking in there, but Braulio the store employee made me feel welcome and helped me figure out what I liked and helped me into the right direction, and awesome guy if you ask me. I had then met Art who helped me set up my own pull list. Best decision I ever made. Art has always given me fair prices on books even a few specific books such as the marriage of Peter Parker and Marry Jane. This is always my go to comic shop and I love the employees and the people that go there. Art even lets you talk with other customers and have friendly debates over characters or discuss books. It's a very friendly environment and would tell any beginner or any collector to go to the Eye Opener Comics and see Art and Braulio. Amazing guys and...