Forbidden Planet

If you are an old school comics reader like myself and prefer paper to Kindles then this is a must-visit place for comics fans. No matter if you are looking for a n.1 or a n.2000, you have great chances of finding both there. They have an incredibly wide selection of comics belonging to all genres (including American indie ones like Crumb) and if somethingg is not in stock, but used to be, then try ordering it as I did with a few comics. If you are undecided on what to read next,  don't forget to ask, the staff is very knowledgeable and there to help you with your queries. Also, I found that they have a wide selection of action figures as well, they may be a tiny bit pricey,  but if you are looking for a special gift or a treat for yourself, then visit Forbidden Planet.

Yet another afternoon spent sifting through shelves and shelves of comics, deciding whether I could justify spending all of my bank overdraft on the new series that I have been desperate to read or basically the entirety of the glass cabinet of trinkets, statuettes and so many other things as you walk into the shop.

This shop. Needs. A. Warning. If you are a keen follower of any fandom or go in with someone that has a particular nerdy obsession, be prepared. You will spend hours in here, or at least your rent for the next 3 months. It is really hard to not buy anything from here and you will definitely have your Christmas list sorted.

I have yet to go to one, but they often hold many events for their comic book section downstairs- particularly signings and if you can’t make the event itself, they will often have signed copies of comics/books leftover!

It is expensive, and you may be able to find the same things if you shop around but it is not the same as the experience of being in the shop and I guarantee you will see something that you have never seen before!