Atomic City Comics

South Street comic shop in Philadelphia with a wall of new releases, 10-for-$10 back issue bins, a big manga section and well-priced TCG cards.

Atomic City Comics has been a South Street fixture for comic readers, and it's also a quiet value play for trading card shoppers. One reviewer summed it up: nice comics and TCG card prices you can't beat. With more than a thousand Google reviews, it's one of the most visited hobby shops in Center City.

Comics come first. One wall holds recent releases, another holds DC, Marvel and other collected volumes, and bins of alphabetized back issues sell at 10 for $10. The manga section is large and varied. Collectibles and other merchandise fill the rest of the space, and calm video game music sets the tone.

For card collectors, the TCG selection is a reason to stop in while exploring South Street. Prices are described as generally fair, and staff help regulars find what they need. It's a good spot to combine a comic run with a hunt for trading cards in Philadelphia.

Hours are long: 11AM to 8PM Monday and Tuesday, 11AM to 10PM Wednesday, 11AM to 9PM Thursday, 11AM to 10PM Friday and Saturday, and 11AM to 8PM Sunday. Late hours midweek make it easy to stop by after dinner on South Street.

Staff know their stock and help regulars track down specific issues, and the store's long hours make it easy to visit. For card players, browsing the TCG section between comic runs is part of the fun, and reviewers say prices are fair. It's a good fit for families with a mix of comic and card fans.

Atomic City is on the 600 block of South Street, a few blocks from Philadelphia's Magic Gardens in the heart of the South Street shopping strip. Public transit and nearby garages are easier than street parking.