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840 Broadway # 1
New York, NY 10003 Get Directions
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Customer Reviews (25)
maxx4700
on Citysearch Jun 22, 2008I would never recommend this place. They have the worst prices on collectables and action figures in the entire city, let alone anywhere else in the region. They also have the worst return policy i have ever come in ... (more)
esupin
on Citysearch Oct 22, 2007... but it's kinda crowded inside. They make good use with the space they have, but I wish there were some more labels on the shelves other than "By alphabetical order". All of Frank Miller, Alan Moore, and Neil ... (more)
rachael21
on Citysearch Apr 13, 2006I'm just starting to get into the world of comics and was admittedly a little worried that I would feel like a total philistine walking into a place like this with nary a clue, but I was really pleasantly surprised. The ... (more)
John L.
on Judys Book Apr 08, 2006I don't read a lot of sci-fi. I've only gone in here a couple of times with my LOTR fanatic friends. The place always struck me as very high- the ceiling is higher than most other stores. The people who work here are dorks ... (more)
Nina B.
on Judys Book Mar 27, 2006Welcome to the wacky world of the Forbidden Planet. If you're expecting some kind of weird sexual shop that caters to the freaky sneaky minded your plum out of luck. This store is more kitchy and manga than kitten and ... (more)
Edward J.
on Judys Book Dec 30, 2005Forbidden Planet has it all. This place has a great selection for all your comic book needs and or you r toy needs. This place has a huge inventory of back issues as well as all the recent stuff. They have been around ... (more)
Carline B.
on Judys Book Oct 30, 2005Smack dab in the East Village and only a few blocks away from Strands book store is Forbidden planet. Home to kitchy knick knacks, pop culture items and the weirdest self published zines and books you will find ... (more)
anna w.
on Judys Book Oct 26, 2005ok, so clearly you have to love either comic books, dungeons and dragons, pewter figurines, or any number of other role playing or card based games - but if you do, this is a really great place to indulge all those ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 11, 2005Forbidden Planet offers a wide selection of new comics, graphic novels, toys, games, and DVDs for hard core geeksters to sci fi nuts right down to the hipster wannabe cool scenesters. You won't find too much ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 09, 2005Forbidden Planet is a new comic store. The y have a nice set-up with lots of figurines and other cool collectibles. They only carry new issues of comics, no back issues, which is a porblem for most comic collectors. ... (more)
