Danger Room Comics — Local services in Olympia

Awesome little shop that I drove by way too many times. Several days ago I finally went in to check it out, while in search of a bit more of a taste of a comic I'd read in CLiNT awhile back.

I admit that when I walk into a store and am offered help, typically I reply that I don't need any. As soon as I walked in, I noticed some of the kid's selections. I look around the store, notice the huge assortment of Marvel and other brand comics (that honestly have never really held much appeal for me). I browse over the more modern not-really-comic-book comic books, see books meant for an assortment of readers, but still can't find what I'm looking for. Heck, I couldn't really find anything remotely like what I was looking for. To be fair, I was looking for something a bit more adult, so maybe it just wasn't in plain sight in a store that sells kid's books?

Eventually I caved and approached the associate. He knew right away what comic I was looking for! He brought me to the shelf. Nope, sold out, not there. Okay, check on the computer. It's out of print! Nooooo!!! Wait... They reprinted it! It's only $8! It will be here Thursday!

While he was at it, he asked me about my comic-viewing preferences and made a few more suggestions based upon what I said I like. The Pro, "not really a fan of super hero comics", and, "I like Chuck Palahniuk, if that helps." I managed to walk out of the store with something that day, plus he managed to track down what I was looking for.

All in all, a good trip to a great store. I wish I'd thought to actually stop and...

I've been going here for years and love this place! There store is small, but clean, bright, and not cramped (that they can fit superhero comics, a huge indie comic section and board games comfortably into a small space is impressive). I especially appreciate that the staff here do a really good job of getting to know you so they can provide good recommendations. They have turned me on to a few great comics and board games, and everything that they have recommended for my wife she has loved (they have a good kid-appropriate section, too, that I'm looking forward to introducing my son to in a couple of years). If are interested in comics or games but think of comics shops as scruffy, unfriendly places, you should do yourself a favor and check...

I've been a customer for a little while now. Casey and Frank always have my file of subscriptions ready while I peek around. I subscribe to the normal super hero stuff, but I really like to grab an interesting horror or sci fi book and every time I ask 'hey what do you think about this?' I feel they give me an honest opinion. Even if they didn't care for it and it might not be their gig they don't BS to try and make a sale. Their honesty has definitely turned me toward some good books I otherwise would have never considered and also avoided some books that have an interesting cover but a so-so story. My advise: Talk to them! They WILL get you what you interests require. Really...