Main Street Comics & Memorabilia

I went here during the Bartow Sci-fi event, it's a little hot in there(not sure if the AC is broken) but it's a good place overall.

Local comic book shop, the owners are amazing people and such a good atmosphere everytime I visit

I have been to many comic book stores over the years but my first visit to Main Street Comics was yesterday and I have to say I am impressed by the setup. It's organized well, easy to walk around and look. The prices are perfect! I am not sure if I just walked in on a sale but Main Street's prices on back issues and Trade Paper Backs are phenomenal.

My family stopped in to get some comics. I have 5 children and I often get looks of concern because there are so many. But my children are very well behaved. They are quiet in the store, do not yell or run around or beg. The young girl behind the counter was watching us like a hawk from the moment we walked in. She did not smile and did not offer any help. She did, however, snap at my child for touching the glass on a display case- literally within a millisecond of her touching it- WHILE I was standing right next to her and literally about to correct her myself. When I told her that I'm standing right here and I was about to tell her to not touch the glass, she proceeded to argue her case. I assured her that my children were being very well behaved- they were very quiet and respectful the entire time- and then I felt so uncomfortable we ended up leaving without purchasing anything. We've been to many comic book stores and I understand that there are expensive things in the store. My children have been taught and they are also still learning. Had I, at 38 yrs old, touched the glass, I guarantee should would not have jumped on my case. Children should be treated with respect and kindness too. Especially when they've done nothing wrong. And when she saw that she had offended me, as a customer, she should have changed her attitude and been a little less condescending.

Great little shop. Owners are super friendly and helpful.