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Coast City Comics
Category: Shopping Books, Mags, Music and Video Comic Books Comic Books [Edit]
634 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
(207) 899-1505
- Hours:
Mon-Tue, Fri-Sat 10 am - 8 pm
Wed-Thu 10 am - 9 pm
Sun 12 pm - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- Yes
5 reviews for Coast City Comics
5 reviews in English
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Review from David Z.
Portland, ME
11/21/2011
Awesome selection of comics and vintage toys. They sell a bunch of amusing and original t-shirts as well. Plus they have Dr. Who pinball, nuff said. The staff is also extremely accommodating. I have witnessed their patience with customers who are quite obviously off their rocker.
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Review from Quinn F.
Dover, NH
8/24/2011
Made my first visit recently. Very friendly staff and well organized space - even though it's relatively tiny. Very large vintage action figure collection and some great old pinball machines. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Portland.
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Review from Richard B.
Dover, NH
9/15/2010
I came up to Portland in August from NH with a few friends to wander about the town for the day and we made this one of our necessary stops.
While the place is tiny and crowded, the owners/staff of the shop were friendly, helpful and interested in talking with their customers, whether old or new. They had a great selection of the current comics, as well as a good sized back issue collection, along with memorabilia and what looks like a kick-ass Magic: the Gathering collection to paw through.
Of note, while in the shop I overheard them telling a customer they have a discount program for students, so new customers may want to politely inquire. ;)
I will definitely be returning here when I next come up to Portland. -
Review from Sam D.
Falmouth, ME
12/1/2010
I feel bad giving this place a review when it's still in it's infancy as a comic book store. You can't crown a baby a king until it's done crowning. I just made up that disgusting expression (enjoy the imagery).
It may be more accurate to say this place is in its adolescence. It's rife with potential, but has recently grown lethargic and unsure if its identity.
It's glorious childhood is over. I visited this summer and found an unhealthy horde of magic players (healthy business, unhealthy hot pocket consumers), which is a great sign for a comic book store.
Their half off selection of titles was amazing. The deals in single issue stuff was great. Original prints of Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns issue by issue for twenty bucks each. If you want a third edition print, you pay six bucks.
In it's adolescence though, the store has grown slightly sleepy. The selection has decreased, the deals are less bountiful. I do not expect the teenage slump to mature into adult dilapidation.
This store will strike back with a vengeance. And how! With the basics it's got going it could be maine's best comic store. The selection of toys, old video games, tee shirts, and comics is an amazing foundation. -
Review from The Daily C.
Austin, TX
11/20/2009
This is a relatively new comic shop in Portland which is a breath of fresh air since Casablanca has been the only comics shop in town since Phanom Kitty (or Idle Worship or whatever it was called) closed down several years back. They have a good selection and the owner was really friendly asking me if I needed help finding anything. It shares space with another shop that I didn't really look at because I was in a hurry. This is definitely what Portland needs, so go out and support this place. Great people, great location.
Specialties
Coast City Comics carries a full line of all your comic needs wether you're looking for indie/local Comics, graphic novels, apparel, comic art, back issues or the newest weekly super hero titles, we have them all!
History
Established in 2009
Gerald von Stoddard and Tristan Gallagher felt their comic needs weren't being met in their local community and after giving some good years to the comic industry they pooled their collections and know how and enthusiasm to start, Coast City Comics. What started out as a passionate hobby and daydream became a working reality as Coast City sought to offer the fans, collectors and families an eclectic choice with exceptional friendly service. Coast City Comics mission is to make comics fun again!
