On a recent trip to the greater Boston area I tried to visit as many Comic/game shops that I could. My second stop was Silver Moon, in the Witch Mall of Salem.
Parking seemed to be a bit of a hassle, but once we were able to get inside there it was, right in front of us as we first entered the mall. Walking inside it kind of reminded me of a Spirit Halloween store, mixed with a comic shop. And if you like pop culture and comics it seems like a halfway decent place, with a big selection.
That said, as far as criticism goes, the entire mall was hot and muggy. Not something that Silver can likely do anything about, but made shopping uncomfortable all the same. On top of that apparently the public restrooms are closed at different points during the week.
As for the store itself, if comics and pop culture are your thing, they've got it, but that's it from the look of things. But hey, a good shop doesn't have to have everything to be good. I'd definitely recommend...
Read moreSilver Moon Comics and Collectibles in Salem is an absolute treasure trove! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with an incredible array of figures, unique displays, and rare collectibles that instantly capture your attention. The store is packed with awesome items—whether you're into vintage action figures, comic books, Funko Pops, or just cool pop culture memorabilia, there's truly something for everyone. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming, and you can easily spend a good chunk of time browsing through their diverse and carefully curated selection. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area—it’s one of those places that makes Salem even more...
Read moreExcellent shop, with really delightful staff, an superb amount of great value $1 comics and overall a very good selection.
I did very well here with 28 dollar comics, all on my wants list (or for my Switchblade collecting Witchy fan) and was impressed with the back issues.
Leslie and Chris came across very well, relaxed and friendly but Leslie educated me about an aspect of comics, that I admit, I was ignorant to, and it was an insightful and thoughtful share of knowledge that I will use again, still learning after 45 years of reading...
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