Jim Hanley's Universe
An exhaustive comics store for almost everyone, from superhero groupies to independent 'zine addicts.
Message from Jim Hanley's Universe
Jim Hanley's Universe has operated for over 20 years as New York's premier shop for comics and related collectibles. We carry a full line of DC & Marvel comics as well as manga, graphic novels, small press, indie and mini comics. We have an extensive back issue collection. We also carry related statues, toys, t-shirts, DVDs, trading cards, card games such as Yu-Gi-Oh, art books, art instruction books and more. We do our best to make your shopping experience easy with our knowledgable and friendly staff, wide selection of merchandise and well lit, clean stores. Providing the best customer service for your comic book needs is our ongoing mission. Come see where art and literature meet! Also visit our other location at 325 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island.
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortDespite its odd location, the store houses a huge selection of comics for just about everyone. Readers can find comprehensive collections of all the major superhero publishers, along with a thorough selection of imports, independents, undergounds, adult comics, art-house comics, graphic novels and historical anthologies. More importantly, the store is spacious, well-lit, open late, and everything is neatly alphabetized (a rarity in such stores) along white metal shelves.
Key Points
- NY's Premier Comic Book Store
- Operating since 1985
- Comics and related merchandise
The Inside Scoop
- The Extras - Check out the array of foreign-language comics from Italy, Japan, France, Spain and Germany.
Insider Pages Reviews for Jim Hanley's Universe
This is the place to go when your inner Batman takes over. The store is jam-packed with really great comic book stuff for the collector as well as the casual fan. I dropped in recently to just browse and ended up walking out with some really terrific Wonder Woman and Spiderman banks.
Posted 12/17/08 | Report Abuse
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