I’m an Atlanta resident so I was so excited to see this pop up on my feed. I wound up discovering so many GA treasure troves just from this one video, so I’m excited to see your entire series. Keep up the great work man, you’ve definitely earned yourself and enthused subscriber today!
@@KurtWilliamsReviews Quest would do something like that to keep themselves from getting free exposure. I frequent regularly for TCG tournaments. The shop is massive and the comic collection is the large majority of it. It's family run which is great... until it comes to business decisions that generate growth.
@@KurtWilliamsReviews Quest was my go-to shop when I was in high school and college. I recently went by and picked up some TPBs. I didn't think about it then, but I don't remember seeing a lot of newer issues, but there were some. Greg and his family are awesome. I suppose they are putting most of their resources into gaming now. I just set up my pull list with Dave's. I live just south of Fayetteville and they are the closest to me. They have a huge selection of everything and even put me onto some things I didn't know about.
I miss Savannah so damn much. I will say though, never liked Odin and Sons. The owner always treated me like a child and I never liked how corporate it felt. My best friend worked there and he had some pretty negative experiences with the owner as well. Planet Fun was my main squeeze, and I graduated when Neighborhood Comics was fairly new so I'd love to see it now! Savannah Comics and More was also awesome, and I would treat myself to a visit whenever I did good on an assignment since it was a bit out of the way, but the selection was always insane. Thanks for your hard work, it's always great to visit these shops vicariously through you!
I use to Frequent Galactic Quest when I lived in Buford. Kyle the owner is an awesome guy and very involved in the community! Tops when it comes to awesome shops!!
Wow, we have two here in Dalton GA. The Fantasy Factory and Battlegrounds Comics and Games but neither were on the list. Look forward to seeing in part 2.
Fantastic as I watched the videos on the comic shops in Michigan and seeing my favorite shop, Dr Nos and Cliff in the opener made me smile. The staff and how they interact with customers is a big reason why I like going to the store. Thanks for making this!
I live in Tifton and have been a customer of Gray Ghost for years. One of the best things about GG is the staff. Andrew and Scott are two of the friendliest most likeable people you'll ever want to meet. Don't know if you had time to stop in at The Zone while you were in Tifton. They don't sell new issues. So, it might not have been on your list, but they have one of the most extensive inventories of back issues, toys, gaming stuff and all-around cool stuff that you could hope for.
8:36 - Kurt, that "thing" at Bizarro Wuxtry is a pachinko machine. It's a mechanical game kind of like pinball that was popular in Japan. Thanks for the tour, it was insane! Some of those shops blew me away! Looking forward to part 2!
My local shop now is My Parents Basement, hope they're in Part 2! Also, excited for Fantasy Factory! I lived near their 2nd location off Cloud Springs a long time ago. Unfortunately they closed that location, but it got me into comics as a kid right when Civil War was happening
@KurtWilliamsReviews Obviously the last visit will be my last one. They still have their Ebay store and it has been about a year since my last visit. I would have been upset to drive up there to see They were closed.
Great video! Long time north GA local here, all the shops Atlanta and upwards are fine for weekly pulls, but they all suck for deals on keys. Everybody is charging ebay prices and then some 😂 Dr. No’s does fun FCBD signings (I’ve gotten several Bagley sketches out of it) and Kapow was great before they transitioned to more of the RPG and tabletop games instead of comics some years back. I’m still waiting on a great local comic shop in the Atlanta metro area. The conventions are fun though! I set up at Cartersville Comic Con about a month back and made some deals. I also always hit up Atlanta Comic Convention and several local shows for deals on keys. The day shows here are way better on key issue prices.
I love the idea and challenge to visit all comic shops in a state . I live in NY, and it would be a big challenge, but it would be a lot of fun . I have never been to Georgia but the comic shops seem awesome! Can't wait for your next comic adventure!
Went to Bizarro Wuxtry a few times when I lived in Athens. Reallyyyy didn't take advantage of it enough, really cool shop. I was also pretty broke at that time so...I got what I could. The shop I go to now wasn't here, looking forward to seeing it in part 2!
When your ready to tour Alabama comic shops, come start with mine! LFG! Comic and Game in Attalla, AL. Just took it over last month and am in the process of overhauling it!
Love Dr.No’s. Been my LCS for 8 yrs now. Just moved but still drive 45 mins to pick up every week. Shoutout to the best Izzy,Buck,Tom,Shelly and Cliff!
I love galactic comics and games in Statesboro, but it has been exactly what you saw and sometimes worse for several years now. It wasn't always that way, and I don't go in too often much anymore because the clutter makes me anxious. I tend to stick to the shops in Savannah when I have the chance, but I hate not being comfortable in my local shop.
Mountain Man and Battleground comics are great. I wish Battleground had more comics, but what they don’t have in comics they make up in action figures.
Hope you stop by both; one is very old school style, and the other is more modern, but it has a little of everything. Hope they make it in part 2. Great video, glad to see someone giving all these stores attention that they truly deserve.
Greetings from Waycross... You've officially lived the Waycross experience getting stuck behind that train. We used to have a yearly town holiday called "Pogofest", but they stopped. Something about the guy who created the comic's family revoking the rights for the city to do it. They do have his original books on display at the public library though.
He mentioned it was just before the hurricane helena was coming and chuck probably was getting the store prepped for it since it was pretty bad. So i can understand not wanting anyone filming the store and talking to anyone while your trying to get ready for it.
Bizarro Wuxtry is the most wallet-destroying place in Georgia. My daughter goes to UGA and I always stop in on move-in / move-out days. When I was there this summer I blew $150 in about five minutes. Also...Dr. No's is my local shop (and has been for decades). Their customer service has improved over the last 5-10 years; however, they will kill you with list price on EVERYTHING.
Hey! Great video! ABX is my local shop and I'm one of those local creators! If you'd like a digital copy of my books on the shelf on the house, just let me know.
come back to columbus when hunter from Sentinel opens his new store. Hes acquired a static place rather than vintageville. Pat is absolutely a local legend. Ive been going to his shops since I was like 4. I felt like organization shouldve scored higher for him tho
You missed Syndicate Comics and Collectables in Marietta. They have the best selection of graded books in the state, plus a huge amount of back issues and a wide selection of new releases as well as store exclusives, original art, statues, toys and other memorabilia, not to mention the most knowledgeable and friendly staff.
Love the reviews/spotlights. Columbus Comics should’ve been rated higher. They do so many events with. The local colleges, Coca Cola Science center, and other local small gaming shops. And I love how organized the store is. He has downsized a lot over the years but still has awesome selections
I used 2 go 2 galactic quest Burford & stayed with them for about 6 years because Kyle was cool & I had this idea I had 2 support brick&mortar stores but it was 40 min away & they missed about 70 issues in those 6 years.
Kool comics in my experience is always like that. I think he make most of his cash online and keeps the shop open as a service to us locals. It’s kinda blah like most of Valdosta.
When I found out that the dog I had been bathing monthly at my vet job belonged to Mark Bagley, you bet I brought in my 1st appearance of Carnage for him to sign. Wonderful guy.
Galactic Quest both locations are my home shops and stomping grounds. Very happy to see them get their flowers in this video. Amazing staff and huge selection. Love it.
Wow! I would love to have shops like that near me! I live in AZ ans there are not many shops at all. The ones we do have an hour plus from me and would rank low on your chart! Also, side note: what do you think of the current Bone Kickstarter?
@@KurtWilliamsReviews Ah, okay. Was not aware of that. (Long time friends with owners, but hadn't actually been to the store as I live out of state.) Thanks!
Sorry that you missed Steel, but they’re a toys and video game shop with new issues and a few back issues. Wouldn’t have been that impressive for your video. I keep my pull box there but Steel doesn’t focus on comics.
I don’t see my local comic shop even showing on any of your maps. I do not see Carrollton, Ga Quest comics. I saw you went to Newnan, and Columbus but not Carrollton. So you missed at least one big comic shop in GA!
Dr No’s is a total ripoff. Decent selection, but if a book should cost $10 on eBay comps or key collector, they are charging $25. Everything is overinflated and it’s frustrating. Selection is good, but I’m not paying those ridiculous prices. Plenty of alternatives
I live 3 miles from Dr no's ... I have for nearly 2 decades .. i never shop there. Upon walking in it looks a great store then you realize it's all over priced ... the comics, the graphic novels, the board games.... they care more about looking like they have everything then actually selling anything. No thank you.
you dropped the ball by not going to Echo base comics and toys in Savannah they don't have new books but the back blow every store in savannah out the water
Thank you from Top Dog Comics in Augusta, Ga, we were happy to host you for your visit to our store! Great video 😎
I’m an Atlanta resident so I was so excited to see this pop up on my feed. I wound up discovering so many GA treasure troves just from this one video, so I’m excited to see your entire series. Keep up the great work man, you’ve definitely earned yourself and enthused subscriber today!
Heroes in Newnan is great! Looking forward to seeing your review of Dave's in Fayetteville, and Quest in Carrollton.
Dave’s was the first shop I visited when I moved to GA, great place! Quest is not in part 2, because they told me they don’t sell new issues
@@KurtWilliamsReviews Quest would do something like that to keep themselves from getting free exposure. I frequent regularly for TCG tournaments. The shop is massive and the comic collection is the large majority of it. It's family run which is great... until it comes to business decisions that generate growth.
@@KurtWilliamsReviews Quest was my go-to shop when I was in high school and college. I recently went by and picked up some TPBs. I didn't think about it then, but I don't remember seeing a lot of newer issues, but there were some. Greg and his family are awesome. I suppose they are putting most of their resources into gaming now.
I just set up my pull list with Dave's. I live just south of Fayetteville and they are the closest to me. They have a huge selection of everything and even put me onto some things I didn't know about.
There's a small but awesome shop in Augusta Georgia called Dead Media Collectibles
But if they have to have new issues they won’t make the cut. But it is good, Just bought a few things there myself
I miss Savannah so damn much. I will say though, never liked Odin and Sons. The owner always treated me like a child and I never liked how corporate it felt. My best friend worked there and he had some pretty negative experiences with the owner as well. Planet Fun was my main squeeze, and I graduated when Neighborhood Comics was fairly new so I'd love to see it now! Savannah Comics and More was also awesome, and I would treat myself to a visit whenever I did good on an assignment since it was a bit out of the way, but the selection was always insane. Thanks for your hard work, it's always great to visit these shops vicariously through you!
Dr. No’s is my local shop and I can confirm it’s pretty phenomenal.
Kurt! This made our day. Thanks for repping us with the shirt and the very kind words. Come see us again soon!
Savannah Comics and More is still my fav in Savannah. And the two little Frenchies make it that much better.
I use to Frequent Galactic Quest when I lived in Buford. Kyle the owner is an awesome guy and very involved in the community! Tops when it comes to awesome shops!!
Wow, we have two here in Dalton GA. The Fantasy Factory and Battlegrounds Comics and Games but neither were on the list. Look forward to seeing in part 2.
Both are great! Yep, they’re in part 2
@@KurtWilliamsReviews Awesome, defiantly look forward to watching.
Fantastic as I watched the videos on the comic shops in Michigan and seeing my favorite shop, Dr Nos and Cliff in the opener made me smile. The staff and how they interact with customers is a big reason why I like going to the store. Thanks for making this!
Very cool to see my old shop of Galactic Quest, excited to see my current one in part 2
Dr. No's should get a bonus point - I am pretty sure that is an old "Blockbuster" VHS/DVD rental store.
I live in Tifton and have been a customer of Gray Ghost for years. One of the best things about GG is the staff. Andrew and Scott are two of the friendliest most likeable people you'll ever want to meet. Don't know if you had time to stop in at The Zone while you were in Tifton. They don't sell new issues. So, it might not have been on your list, but they have one of the most extensive inventories of back issues, toys, gaming stuff and all-around cool stuff that you could hope for.
8:36 - Kurt, that "thing" at Bizarro Wuxtry is a pachinko machine. It's a mechanical game kind of like pinball that was popular in Japan. Thanks for the tour, it was insane! Some of those shops blew me away! Looking forward to part 2!
Oh, like the one in Mario 64 that drove me insane?
@@KurtWilliamsReviews lol!
My local shop now is My Parents Basement, hope they're in Part 2!
Also, excited for Fantasy Factory! I lived near their 2nd location off Cloud Springs a long time ago. Unfortunately they closed that location, but it got me into comics as a kid right when Civil War was happening
Fantastic video! Dr. No’s has been my local shop for 44 years. Cliff is a local legend.
first time seeing your channel and it's highlighting my state...awesome!
Mountain Man Comics in Blue Ridge is not local for me but I always make it a point to go up there at least once a year. Great shop.
I didn’t visit mountain man because google says they’re permanently closed, is that not the case?
@KurtWilliamsReviews Obviously the last visit will be my last one. They still have their Ebay store and it has been about a year since my last visit. I would have been upset to drive up there to see They were closed.
Great video! Long time north GA local here, all the shops Atlanta and upwards are fine for weekly pulls, but they all suck for deals on keys. Everybody is charging ebay prices and then some 😂 Dr. No’s does fun FCBD signings (I’ve gotten several Bagley sketches out of it) and Kapow was great before they transitioned to more of the RPG and tabletop games instead of comics some years back. I’m still waiting on a great local comic shop in the Atlanta metro area. The conventions are fun though! I set up at Cartersville Comic Con about a month back and made some deals. I also always hit up Atlanta Comic Convention and several local shows for deals on keys. The day shows here are way better on key issue prices.
Kapow: “The owner was friendly but didn’t talk much”
Give Andy a couple visits. Eventually he won’t shut up.
MY DUDE. This was such a solid deep-dive! Hope you visit more places across the country and find more wicked shops!
Yaaaay! This is my favorite thing. I think you should just go ahead and do every comic shop on the planet. Get on that. Chop chop.
That’s the plan!
I love the idea and challenge to visit all comic shops in a state . I live in NY, and it would be a big challenge, but it would be a lot of fun . I have never been to Georgia but the comic shops seem awesome! Can't wait for your next comic adventure!
Man, this was great. Im shocked you don't have more subscribers can't wait to see your thoughts on the two in Dalton!
I love seeing so many Manage Comics shops here! Great video Kurt!
Gray Ghost of my favorite comic shop. Scott and the team are awesome!
Thank you for making me part of your video in the neighborhood comics section by the back issues cabinet at 32:49
Went to Bizarro Wuxtry a few times when I lived in Athens. Reallyyyy didn't take advantage of it enough, really cool shop. I was also pretty broke at that time so...I got what I could. The shop I go to now wasn't here, looking forward to seeing it in part 2!
When your ready to tour Alabama comic shops, come start with mine! LFG! Comic and Game in Attalla, AL. Just took it over last month and am in the process of overhauling it!
Absolutely adore your videos, deeply admire the love and passion you put into stuff like this!
Not necessarily into comics but definitely into retro toys I'll keep some of these places in mind on my next hunt
So fire Kurt been waiting for this video
Love Dr.No’s. Been my LCS for 8 yrs now. Just moved but still drive 45 mins to pick up every week. Shoutout to the best Izzy,Buck,Tom,Shelly and Cliff!
Happy to support you along this journey. Was cool seeing my name at the beginning! Hope someday you can do Ohio. Love the video!
18:38 Kapow is my dad's store. It's crazy seeing it in a youtube video.
I did a residency at NBHD in August 2023! It has such a special place in my heart, thank you so much for giving it its much deserved attention! ❤
Thanks for continuing this ambitious series! I enjoyed it a lot!
Live in Newnan/ work in Carrollton so I’m excited to see my local shop “quest comics”!
Yooo Dr.No!!! The staff are so nice and they always so got what I need!
I love galactic comics and games in Statesboro, but it has been exactly what you saw and sometimes worse for several years now. It wasn't always that way, and I don't go in too often much anymore because the clutter makes me anxious. I tend to stick to the shops in Savannah when I have the chance, but I hate not being comfortable in my local shop.
You’re not far from Florida now, I subscribed hoping you’ll continue the series there one day, thanks for the incredible video!
Neighborhood Comics and Planet Fun in Savannah are my JAMS.
Mountain Man and Battleground comics are great. I wish Battleground had more comics, but what they don’t have in comics they make up in action figures.
Love the thought you put into this!! Popcorn time
Do used to be a vintage toy store upstairs above wuxtry. I found some cool records and some cool toys there when I was in college.
Hope you stop by both; one is very old school style, and the other is more modern, but it has a little of everything. Hope they make it in part 2. Great video, glad to see someone giving all these stores attention that they truly deserve.
Man you went everywhere... Good video
Greetings from Waycross... You've officially lived the Waycross experience getting stuck behind that train. We used to have a yearly town holiday called "Pogofest", but they stopped. Something about the guy who created the comic's family revoking the rights for the city to do it. They do have his original books on display at the public library though.
Oh man, I wish I had seen them!
Ha, can't believe Chuck didn't let you film inside. You got Chucked.
He mentioned it was just before the hurricane helena was coming and chuck probably was getting the store prepped for it since it was pretty bad. So i can understand not wanting anyone filming the store and talking to anyone while your trying to get ready for it.
Love gray ghost and Andrew is an awesome guy, always helpful
Wah! Galactic Comics is my local comic shop. It's not always that messy 😂
Bizarro Wuxtry is the most wallet-destroying place in Georgia. My daughter goes to UGA and I always stop in on move-in / move-out days. When I was there this summer I blew $150 in about five minutes. Also...Dr. No's is my local shop (and has been for decades). Their customer service has improved over the last 5-10 years; however, they will kill you with list price on EVERYTHING.
Great video!
Man if I knew you were coming to my town I would have loved to have done a video with for my channel :)
Aw dang!
Hey! Great video! ABX is my local shop and I'm one of those local creators! If you'd like a digital copy of my books on the shelf on the house, just let me know.
come back to columbus when hunter from Sentinel opens his new store. Hes acquired a static place rather than vintageville.
Pat is absolutely a local legend. Ive been going to his shops since I was like 4. I felt like organization shouldve scored higher for him tho
I’ll be filming the opening of the new Sentinel Comics location!
You missed Syndicate Comics and Collectables in Marietta. They have the best selection of graded books in the state, plus a huge amount of back issues and a wide selection of new releases as well as store exclusives, original art, statues, toys and other memorabilia, not to mention the most knowledgeable and friendly staff.
Part 2!
Love the reviews/spotlights. Columbus Comics should’ve been rated higher. They do so many events with. The local colleges, Coca Cola Science center, and other local small gaming shops. And I love how organized the store is. He has downsized a lot over the years but still has awesome selections
very cool video
ABX is my go to shop when I'm in Georgia.
Looking forward to the fantasy factory!
Shout out to Galactic Quest in Gwinnett.
I used 2 go 2 galactic quest Burford & stayed with them for about 6 years because Kyle was cool & I had this idea I had 2 support brick&mortar stores but it was 40 min away & they missed about 70 issues in those 6 years.
I’m kind of shocked at how many of these I’ve actually been to…
You missed The Fantasy Factory in Dalton, GA.
Part 2!
Titan Games and Comics in Smyrna (right by the baseball stadium) was missed!
Part 2!
When u make it big on UA-cam do all of the comic shops in southern California plz
California is the most intimidating state for this project
you're a mad lad!
The store with the Hulk 1, Tales of suspense 39, FF 3 etc gets a 4 for back issues?!!!!!!
🤣- all the Alpha Flight is at the Clubhouse location.
Kool comics in my experience is always like that. I think he make most of his cash online and keeps the shop open as a service to us locals. It’s kinda blah like most of Valdosta.
You should do SC and NC both have great shops.
You should have checked out The Zone in Tifton. It is smaller than Grey Ghost but their comic selection is awesome.
Is that the one downtown?
You missed the best comic book store in Georgia, Syndicate Comics in Cobb county, Georgia. You need to give them a look.
Part 2!
When I found out that the dog I had been bathing monthly at my vet job belonged to Mark Bagley, you bet I brought in my 1st appearance of Carnage for him to sign. Wonderful guy.
That’s nuts! Someday I’ll convince him to let me interview him
Shoutout to Augusta !!!
Galactic Quest both locations are my home shops and stomping grounds. Very happy to see them get their flowers in this video. Amazing staff and huge selection. Love it.
Kyle has been one of the biggest supporters of these videos 👌
Watching this makes me feel like I'm being blasted by a comic machine gun
If you ever find yourself in east TN you need to check out Nirvana Comics and Comics Exchange both in Knoxville TN
ABX adn top dog I love! My hometown shops
New subscriber from philippines
No way does Inner Nerd come in below Wuxtry, that's a fact.
Bizarro Wuxtry!
Wow! I would love to have shops like that near me! I live in AZ ans there are not many shops at all. The ones we do have an hour plus from me and would rank low on your chart! Also, side note: what do you think of the current Bone Kickstarter?
I wish I could afford it 😢 I’m so upset that I missed the Thorn kickstarter!
I missed the Thorn one as well and have since got the TPB edition. I have been wanting a hardcover set of Bone in black and white so I am hyped!
I presume that The Zone Collectibles & More in Tifton GA is next video?
The Zone told me they don’t sell new issues each week, so they are not included
@@KurtWilliamsReviews Ah, okay. Was not aware of that. (Long time friends with owners, but hadn't actually been to the store as I live out of state.) Thanks!
Battleground in Dalton y'all missed out
Part 2! Really great shop
Yeah I went to school with the owner he's a really good guy
@@KurtWilliamsReviews but I didn't see pt 2 on ur channel??
@@KurtWilliamsReviews ??
Sorry that you missed Steel, but they’re a toys and video game shop with new issues and a few back issues. Wouldn’t have been that impressive for your video.
I keep my pull box there but Steel doesn’t focus on comics.
"Oh Wow!" factor for this video: 6
I don’t see my local comic shop even showing on any of your maps. I do not see Carrollton, Ga Quest comics. I saw you went to Newnan, and Columbus but not Carrollton. So you missed at least one big comic shop in GA!
Quest told me they don’t sell new issues each week, which means they were unfortunately disqualified
Did you not go to Syndicate Comics? It was literally one stop light away from Dr No’s
Part 2! It worked out better for the schedule to go there on another day
Dr No’s is a total ripoff. Decent selection, but if a book should cost $10 on eBay comps or key collector, they are charging $25. Everything is overinflated and it’s frustrating. Selection is good, but I’m not paying those ridiculous prices. Plenty of alternatives
I live 3 miles from Dr no's ... I have for nearly 2 decades .. i never shop there. Upon walking in it looks a great store then you realize it's all over priced ... the comics, the graphic novels, the board games.... they care more about looking like they have everything then actually selling anything.
No thank you.
Been to north ga yet?
Yep! Part 2
No Titan and Oxford?
Part 2!
you dropped the ball by not going to Echo base comics and toys in Savannah they don't have new books but the back blow every store in savannah out the water
24:36 unpopular opinion bucee's it's overrated
God I hate membership, stop begging
Kapow: “The owner was friendly but didn’t talk much”
Give Andy a couple visits. Eventually he won’t shut up.