Every Comic Shop in Michigan PART TWO

Support your local comic shop!
Stadium Cards and Comics (Ypsilanti) 00:17
Fun 4 All (Ypsilanti) 01:40
Vault of Midnight (Ann Arbor) 04:10
Prime Time Comics and Cards (Lapeer) 05:49
Comix Corner (Rochester Hills) 07:10
Comic City (Chesterfield) 09:02
Comix Corner (Fraser) 10:03
Warp 9 Comics (Clawson) 11:12
Comics and More (Madison Heights) 12:17
Vault of Midnight (Detroit) 13:39
Green Brain Comics (Dearborn) 14:53
9 Planets Comics (Dearborn) 16:37
A to Z Cards, Comics & Coins (Garden City) 17:33
State of Comics (Plymouth) 18:46
Cosmic Comics & Toys (Livonia) 20:36
Comic City (Canton) 22:19
Comicade (Farmington Hills) 23:02
Comic City (Bloomfield) 24:21
Time Travelers (Berkley) 25:24
Big Ben's Comix Oasis (Allen Park) 28:00
Galaxy's Most Wanted Comics (Flat Rock) 30:02
Comix Oasis 2 (Riverview) 31:25
Mike's Comics & Games (St. Clair Shores) 32:40
J & T Comics & Collectibles (St. Clair Shores) 34:10
Liberty Comics (Roseville) 35:38
Leave a comment with your favorite comic shops in Georgia!

[@greenbrain9683]

Thanks for the spot and the kind words! We enjoyed your visit, stop by anytime.

[@LuckyDogGaming]

I live in Dearborn, got my Sea of Thieves comics from you.

[@TheRhetkowski]

Thanks for the love from State of Comics owner! Appreciate this video. It’s wonderful to see what everyone is doing around the state and even more so to see there are so many great shops still thriving! Also great to have insight on how my team and I can improve my shop! Thanks again!

[@KurtWilliamsReviews]

Thanks, I love your work! SOC is clearly in pursuit of excellence, I hope business is booming 🤟

[@paul8410]

Mike's comics is in New Baltimore not St. Clair shores just sharing as that was my local store for years he has been there forever nice guy

[@drawrobot]

I love Green Brain soo much. The owners are awesome.

[@Cubedbypixle]

Growing up I moved a lot all over Michigan. It’s a HUGE wave of nostalgia seeing so many of these shops again. Thank you for doing this. So many good memories.

[@KurtWilliamsReviews]

The most satisfying reaction 👌 glad you enjoyed it!

[@RichardGzel]

Mike's comics used to have an insane amount of back issues. I used to go there a lot as a kid and picked up many comics through out my time growing up. It's really cool to see the small shop I loved, get some love. I don't live around there anymore so I don't go there as often but I'm glad to see it's standing, and in a new spot it looks like! Thank you for making these videos, cheers!

[@jfgibson73]

Glad to see Mike's Comics get some praise. You're right--he's as genuine as they come. Great job, Mikey!!

[@metal_helm]

I wish you could have experienced it, but there was a place called Readers in Westland on Warren. I'm 48 and my older cousin used to take me there and it was mind-bending. I was feverishly trying to collect all of the Godzilla Marvel comics at that time. Such great times in the early 80s.

[@garyhoutz1540]

Green Brain Comics is fabulous, all shops should be this nice

[@TheInsanitorium]

My dad used to run Classic Comics & Movies in Livonia back in the 90s and early 00s. He was the Comic Book Guy to many people, even interviewed by the Free Press when comic-related news would make regular headlines (death of Superman, etc.). It's closed now, but growing up around all of this has made me very happy to see that brick & mortar comic shops are still alive.

[@Sauza12]

I used to go to that shop all the time as a kid. I drive by the storefront where the shop used to be pretty regularly and get a deep pang of nostalgia every time. It's one of my key childhood memories.

[@christianberrios8944]

Big Ben’s is my shit bruh. So is green brain I love both

[@Muffinops1]

as someone who grew up in jackson and has lived in ypsi long enough to be considered a townie i really love your reviews of my favorite shops

[@BriskQuick]

Time Travelers opened in 1987. The same month and year I was born. In my hometown. Not only does it kook the same as it did the first day I went in 1992, it's the same vibe. Its the best comic shop ive ever been to, and i ooay all ny tcgs there for locals even though I live an hour away now.

[@Music1234713]

Mike's Comics in New Baltimore has been my store for over 20 years! So happy you gave him such a great review! He got a little shafted when Comic City moved in right down the road. Both are great shops, but Mike's always got my business!

[@robofistsrevenge3288]

I'm really glad that you warmed up to the Ann Arbor/Detroit locations of VoM. Detroit's has been my go-to "Oh, you're new to comics? I have just the place" location for friends and family and they've always been insanely accommodating to me in all my years going there. Also dang, it's surreal seeing someone just casually talking about Green Brain and Warp 9 on KZbin like this ha. Those are my, like...childhood shops, glad to see you enjoyed them. Killer video, man.

[@johnnyathey3824]

Comix Corner Fraser was the first comic shop I ever went to as a kid. These days my local shop is the Detroit Vault of Midnight. While their back issue selection leaves a lot to be desired, they're by far the friendliest shop I've ever been to. And their small press section is the star of the show. I think Grand Rapids has the best small press section, but it warms my heart when any shop has one in general. For me the most important thing in a shop is back issues and small press, that's what makes every shop unique to me.

[@johndavis48076]

Green Brain was my shop before I moved. The owners Dan and Katie are great people and do a lot to promote comics. They have a great Free Comic Day event.

[@thekingcraig1]

I used to live in Dearborn and Greenbrain was my go to especially after the comic archive shut down :(. They also host a ton of events.

[@austinbased1976]

Stadium is better for cards I think than comics. I love this dude, I'm an Ann Arbor/Ypsi kid my whole life. Brought me joy

[@MikeGeney]

When i was deepest in my comic buying days I went to Green Brain every single week because i worked nearby, and they are INCREDIBLE. So friendly and genuinely interested in helping you navigate the store.

[@websterj98]

Im one of the part-time guys at 9 Planets. Thank you for the review! We were approving things every day, and you're always welcome to come back in. Were ever changing!

[@KurtWilliamsReviews]

Hey thanks man! That was one of the shops where I wished I had more specific footage to share, I think I was only able to portray part of the awesomeness. Keep up the good work!

[@AlexGamingConsole]

Ive lived down the street awhile but never been. Always go to big bens

[@websterj98]

​@AlexGamingConsole your always welcome to stop in! Open 7 days a week 12-6 Sunday, Monday and 11-7 the rest of the week we will be closed August 16th and 17th but if you buy anything mention this and we will give you 9% off your purchase

[@nickhurst611]

Another great part of the series. Leaving a comment hope it helps grow the channel!

[@chaoshead87]

I am very surprised that you did not cover Guild of Blades in Clawson, maybe it was for one of the last reasons listed but that would be surprising to me. I'm not the biggest comic book nerd so maybe they don't qualify for one of the reasons given to determine if they are in deed a comic shop but again I would be very surprised to find that out. They have a very large selection of comics, new and old, statues, super hero action figures, Funco pops, manga, rpgs, miniatures, play areas, community boards, email groups, etc. Hope they get covered in your next video of MI shops.

[@NicholasTamachaski]

I grew up in Clawson. Warp 9 was my first comic store and is still my favorite. It may be small, but it has a lot of cool stuff in there. The original owner was pretty cool. I don't go in there as much anymore but the new owner and staff are awesome. Back in high school, my mom would give me lunch money on Sunday. I'd save it for Wednesdays. My high school was just across the street from Warp 9. So I would go there during my lunch and use my lunch money to buy comics. It's definitely a staple in the 2 square miles of Clawson.

[@seanwolfe8046]

Mike's comics is great. Correction on the video, he is located in New Baltimore. I like how you emphasized stores leaning into TCG's because that store does both well. I've been in there doing deals on cards, and someone would walk in picking up comics. Great mix and solid environment.

[@mbtbshannon7581]

Excellent video! Comix Corner is my home shop, but I’ve been to many of the others in Metro Detroit. State of Comics in Plymouth is one of my favorites and is always worth the trip!

[@ronstewart6362]

Great vid bro!! Cant agree more on Big Bens Comic Oasis!! Been going there for years!! And shout out to Allen who runs the 2nd store!!

[@KurtWilliamsReviews]

Allen was awesome!

[@NewtonMakes]

This was a really good video! Some may underestimate the amount of time and work that was involved.

[@TwoBadBassist]

I’ve been to many of the shops around metro Detroit and I found Big Ben’s in Allen Park to be by far the best! They have the best selection of high end back issues. Definitely my favorite!

[@XxSOURCREAMxX]

Comix corner in fraser was my childhood store! Loved them when I lived there!

[@VHStapeworms]

Amazing video. A lot of really great looking shops that often feel like they reflect the areas they’re in; shaped by the community. and damn are they big out in Ypsi and Ann Arbor. My local shop is A to Z and I was curious how it’d stack up against some of the flashier stores I haven’t been to. Exciting that it’s up there with best as far as having whatever you need. I’m looking forward to checking some of these out! Green Brain is new to me and nearby, and the Comix Corners definitely look worth the drive as someone who mainly does nostalgia buying - filling out series I either loved or wanted to have in the 90s. Always excited to pull up old Valiant comics or weird horror themed stuff I haven’t seen before in the discount and older back issue bins.

[@blueworldcomics7908]

It's really interesting seeing all the various comic shops I frequent (or used to frequent depending on where I lived) in a video, including some of what I figured were small rinky-dink shops. I'm pretty sure Mike's is in New Baltimore. Lived there for two years and that was my go-to. I even googled Mike's in St. Clair Shores, and yeah... Time Travelers was my childhood comic shop. Haven't been in a while since I moved, but it's never left my mind. Liberty Comics was my main shop for a while since I used to work in Roseville. I did get scorned a couple times when I was "a little" late in picking up a new issue of something only for them to be sold out. But they were great for back issues. And Big Ben's is where I would go whenever I slept over at my girlfriend's house downriver. Apparently, my girlfriend's cousin works there, but that has never done me any good. Currently, she and I don't live down there but she still has family in that area. It's still on the radar anytime we go downriver.

[@guyallen2355]

Damn I didn’t know about Galaxies Most Wanted and I live right around the corner 😂. Great video!!!

[@struudos7575]

Damn it, now I’ve gotta go back to vault of midnight 😭. I’m moving away for the first time at the end of this month, and I’m really gonna miss VoM- it was my first comic store, and a lot of my current obsessions started there. Thank you for reminding me

[@Kris_2213]

I started at comix corner (Fraser) as a comic collector as a kid with my dad. They used to have a buy by the pound discount section that was amazing. I got almost whole series that way.

[@Lithium_82]

Blast of nostalgia. I worked at Time Traveler’s throughout high school. Just recently returned to Michigan.

[@_shaded_4390]

“Lapeer” dawg you’re literally in down town lake Orion RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE LAKE ORION

[@CArchivist]

Stores I wish you got to see that are sadly long gone, Comics Kingdom and Comics Archives. Two of the earliest and legendary stores in Detroit

[@EM33700]

I've been going to Big Ben's for years, but your video pointed a new one, and a few others I need to go back and visit. Good content.

[@thepoloranger420]

Thus is crazy! Bro is really at my local comic book shops

[@jeffreyeherenbuuu1455]

Big bens representation! Literally been going there since i was a kid, and so did my father lol

[@KurtWilliamsReviews]

Love it!

[@nimrod_norm9763]

Just wanna say stadium was also my first shop I still go there and have a pull list cool to see u go there

[@yasmin-m-07]

oh i'm so glad i got this video recommended to me! i found so many new stores to go to, and i'm glad to see mike's comics here! i used to play dnd there and mike introduced me to so many new titles :)

[@jacobtaylor7371]

Great video! I think you missed GOB Retail and its right down the street from warp 9 comics in clawson!

[@KurtWilliamsReviews]

Oh man, you’re right! They never showed up in any of my searches. I’ll reach out, thanks for letting me know!

[@travelinwithTODD]

GOB Retail for sure needs a review. i do most of my board game buys there. there comic section looks good to. its right down the street from Warp.

[@cobrapanic]

They became my local go to for comics (though I'm somewhat closer to Comix Corner in Fraser), but yes it's higher priority is board games/role playing games.

[@BriskQuick]

GOB is definitely more of a game store. They have comics, but it's no where near their focus.

[@Motorcitycomix]

The owner is not a pleasant person. All the wall issues are damaged from UV expose. They do have a large and organized back issue section. Many other shops that I’d rather patronize than GOB.

[@InternalStryke]

you are my hero dude, will reference these videos for years

[@brentonmartin2174]

Comics & More didn't let you film?! I like those dudes. I'm gonna have to give them the business tomorrow.

[@Ryan_Booker478]

I got PTSD after going to Time Travelers. They had boxes stacked upon boxes so high that I vowed to never go there again. Then I forgot about it and accidentally walked back in it. It was much more organized but the PTSD kicked in and I walked out. Big Bens is perhaps my favorite shop.

[@kinghippo19]

Prime Time Comics and Card is actually in downtown Lake Orion, which is about 20ish minutes south of Lapeer. Also it's definitely more of a card store over comics, but still has a decent comic selection. I think a 14/30 is reasonable.

[@braydengrant1046]

Love that A to Z had allthe one piece volumes when I went there

[@richardjamespower8126]

Just watched part one yesterday and was looking for part two - so jazzed to see it pop up this morning - great videos dude 👍

[@KurtWilliamsReviews]

Good timing! Thank you much 🤟

[@birdiejean8844]

I cant believe comics archives has been closed since 2011 and got mentioned twice in the comments. Miss my peeps from there. ❤ great video! This is very good content.

[@jimbarnes4124]

Nice video dude. I’m not even into comics, and I still really enjoyed following your adventure

[@daveyo10]

Great video! It’s too bad Chris didn’t want the shop to be filmed! Comics n More is a cool shop. But, glad to see Green Brain got a deserving score! Amazing shop and owners. They do a ton for the local community and comic community at large!

[@TannorFrausto]

Thanks for stopping at STADUIM first they were my first shop

[@tdp_-tx9eu]

As a Michigander just starting to dip my toes into the hobby, these videos are a great resource. Thank you for putting in all the effort to put them together ✌️

[@Dimlights419]

I’m a local for comics and more, I love that spot n Chris the owner is awesome

[@sleepingbee8997]

I've got a soft spot in my heart for A to Z. My dad knew the owner and love collecting baseball cards, so he'd take me for an hour or two while he searched for stuff, and I'd browse the comics. The owner always made me repeat "Readers make leaders" whenever I went up to the register. I'm not too into the comic scene anymore, but I go into VoM Ann Arbor and Fun 4 All all the time for gaming and graphic novel stuff. I like Vault of Midnight, just with they had more of a Magic scene or a gaming area. State of Comics really impressed me when I discovered it. Downtown Plymouth was my high school hangout spot, and my friends and I would have never left that place if it existed then. Really cool spot with something for everyone.

[@KurtWilliamsReviews]

That’s amazing, I’m gonna start saying “readers make leaders” now. We may have crossed paths at Fun 4 All!

[@doctor-goggles]

Prime Time is in Lake Orion, 20 miles south of Lapeer where you said it was located. But Mike didn't let you film inside so I guess he gets what he deserves 😅

[@Ahzpayne]

he would have had to actually open the store for that to happen.

[@TODR34M]

Looking forward to seeing some familiar spots and new shops to check out. Stadium comics and cards are awesome!

[@chriscaldwell4482]

Great video… I was going to say You should check out back to the past in Wixom probably been around for 20 years or more.

[@airbo5104]

First two are my childhood spots man thank you algorithm

[@BrushesOfMagic]

22:28 Technically they've only been there for about a year, but they were in the same strip mall before that, closer to the Outback Steakhouse. It's my go to local shop.

[@Dabomb8008]

Employee from Fun 4 All thanks for all the support! Loved the video!

[@brevoort101]

Lmao I have never been to any of the stores in the first episode (met a few owners in novi at comic con) but this episode seemed just for me haha

[@robertrhinehart4779]

You’re from Michigan: Subscribed!!! Awesome Great video btw! I found more stores thanks to this!

[@MarkAndrewL]

As someone who's been driving around Michigan trying to complete runs of DC Comics Presents, Marvel Team Up and Brave and the Bold (50+) this series has been incredibly useful.

[@RKErlinger]

Great video! Hilarious that 2/3 of my personal LCSs wouldn’t let you film, Comics N’ More (Chris is great and was always finding vintage toys/chatchkis for my collection - also I had a pull box there since I was 7) and Prime Time (it was the closest shop when I lived in the Oxford/Orion area so I could get my monthly fix) but Comix Corner in Fraser has impeccable service. Dan is always great to talk to and is pretty knowledgeable on what is going on currently in comics. There’s a rad history there too because he’s a second generation owner as he took over for his dad. Also has a strong memory when it comes to variants if that’s your thing. Also love Time Travelers (that was always a regular haunt once I started collecting) and so many more that you listed and sadly, the ones that are no longer with us like Dave’s Comics and Detroit Comics. Definitely appreciate your attention to detail and I’ll definitely take you up on some of your recommendations! Can’t wait to see what the comic shops in Georgia are like!

[@mikekuttruff9595]

Dan Sr. was a hell of a nice guy. I was in Comix Corner every week religiously through much of the 80's. He was always very kind. RIP.

[@cobrapanic]

Warp 9 was my first comic book store ever (this was 20 years ago). Glad to see they're still doing well!

[@Judahwhy1]

Cosmics comics is the main one near me, and its super cool that you reviewed them! I hope your channel only expands from here

[@KurtWilliamsReviews]

Thanks so much! Expansion is my middle name

[@edenbunn3536]

love seeing my main comic book stores, especially my hometown one Warp Nine! i can always count on them to have issues im looking for, even if its been weeks. Nicest staff ever too!

[@dbulls33]

Man! This was awesome!! Thank you so much for your time and effort putting this together! Looking forward to part 3!!

[@KurtWilliamsReviews]

Thank you so much!

[@jrandt08]

I live in Davison, Mi. This is such an epic concept. Thanks so much for documenting your journey.

[@KurtWilliamsReviews]

Oh it’s my pleasure, believe me

[@Kanelel]

Incredible video. I used to play Yugioh at Fun 4 All as a kid and one time an old guy gave me some cards for free that made my deck twice as good.

[@KurtWilliamsReviews]

Some guy gave me like 3 cubic feet of heroclix for free at fun 4 all a few years ago. Love that place

[@DannyWilliamH]

IIRC, there is another just a bit South of Flat Rock in Monroe. Can't recall the name but I think it's in their old mall.

[@Callingcascade]

Mikes Comics is definitely in New Baltimore, not St Clair Shores. Great shop though, they've been open for over 20 years.

[@Dougeb7]

I live in Texas, but I still really enjoyed seeing all the interesting comic shops. Excellent job on the video! If I were you, I'd be soooo broke now, lol!

[@KurtWilliamsReviews]

Oh I am, lol I was thinking about doing Texas later this year, but there’s a surprisingly high number of shops - I would probably need more than a week to cover it all

[@billyguy6645]

Mikes comics is great but it’s located in New Baltimore, not St. Clair Shores.

[@KeyKiller74]

Yo, it's nice to see my LCS Comics & More in Madison Heights got visited Chris is a cool guy been a customer for over 20 years. Thanks for great review 😎👍

[@lunchbox76]

Any chance to tour comic stores in the U.P.?

[@RyanHeinz]

This is a cool series, I appreciate your attention to details. Time Travelers is one of my favs too. Ofc Lapeer shop was the only dud lmfao.

[@Ahzpayne]

Attention to detail? Like placing several stores in the wrong city? That attention to detail? lol

[@michaelstone446]

Another great video, thanks. From the south side of the Detroit River.

[@BriskQuick]

That's an interesting way to say you're from downriver 😂

[@michaelstone446]

@@BriskQuick No. Windsor

[@TheSportsShowOnTheDamnYoutube]

Big Ben's in Allen Park is tops 🍻

[@theprodigyofrock]

Galaxy’s most wanted comics is GREAT!

[@brucefox1695]

You should add in rating customer service pets in store/pet friendly I love your videos I’m a newbie to your channel but I watched one and this video in Michigan I live in alpena mi I agree with you with bobbys bullpen i go there all the time my bro know the owner personally want more of these your taste in comics toys geeky stuff is fantastic I give 10 for 10 stars as a reviewer we need more michaganders like you to review mi no one ever talkes about mi EVER mi is so so underrated as a state just saying a huge thank you soo much for these 2 videos I subscribed liked and a thumbs up for these 2 first time watching your videos top man all thumbs up for your channel already great job

[@blobbythewhale]

Please include your haul from the stores in the last part of the series!

[@RussJames83]

My opinion lol Liberty Comics deserves a 5 for organization. Back issues are organized alphabetically and numerically with dividers that have the comic books logo on it. Maybe I’m one-sided because I have OCD lol but it’s nice to be able to go in and immediately find what I’m looking for without any hassle.

[@ChefJoeG19]

Happy to see some good from my home state. If you get more funding I would be curious about a, every comic book shop in Hawaii video in the future.

[@KurtWilliamsReviews]

That would be really fun! And expensive lol

[@cameronsingletary8941]

hey!! I go to Time Travelers all the time!!

[@ChristopherZ]

I really admire the amount of work you put into this! It was so fun to watch! It looks like a lot of work, but a blast to do too. I'm not in Michigan very often, I have a childhood friend up there and next time I visit I've got a few spots I might need to look into... :) It makes me wonder what rating you'd give the comic shop by me! No joke, it's where Robbie from Pop Culture Philosophers is. He used to run their KZbin channel before he moved onto his own.

[@Jack-xj4jj]

You missed a shop when you were at A to Z. It’s so stupid, so I don’t blame you for missing it, but 2 miles down Ford rd, there’s an Ace Hardware. The back half of the store is a comic book shop, as advertised on the sign. I have no idea why this is a thing, but I bought three issues of Task Force Z a couple years ago there.

[@VHStapeworms]

They sell comics there? The Nankin Hardware one? I know it’s also a hobby shop but I thought that just meant like model trains and gunpla and stuff, I’ve never gone in to investigate I guess.

[@ESCADAGORDON]

Come back to see us at Cosmic comics. I'm the manager there rn and I got it really nice 👌🏾

[@bercantalty]

Why did you move to Georgia? And you missed an entire peninsula! Hope you make it up here and review some of ours as well.

[@akari4657]

duddeee! i live right next to warp 9 and GOB. this is crazy.

[@CrabbySnappy]

cosmic comics rocks! went there while doing laundry one day and bought some daredevil comics :) super nice place

[@CrabbySnappy]

jay was also super cool! head over there yall!

[@bigman3274]

Giving a shoutout to a GREAT book/comic store in the Keewanaw, Black Ice Comics.

[@joshharman7434]

Prime time is in lake Orion. We do have a shop in lapeer called comic explosion

[@ricemb01]

great video! I was tallying up how many of the stores I've been to over the years! just something I noticed, the total for Vault of Midnight Ann Arbor has a typo in the total. should be 24/30!

[@EasterlyArt]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed this. Maybe it was an honest mistake because the points did tally up to be 24 for VoM A2.

[@KurtWilliamsReviews]

Uh oh

[@keeganpatrick2051]

Dang would have like to see Crescent Comics and Games from Coldwater on one of these. Really nice getting to see some of the other stores i frequent

[@KurtWilliamsReviews]

Part 3!

[@Teddy-hp9zy]

The VoM shirt!!! They were my first comic book store (:

[@aquid1016]

Just liked the vid and it said it was the 313rd (Michigan area code) also love seeing my fav shop big bens!!