Awesome store that keeps Pokemon card packs in stock. Staff is nice and willing to chat about the hobby. Parking is convenient and the store is clean. Would recommend to a friend
Went there to have a look at their statue collection it was good they have a decent selection...
This pace was HUGE. I wanted to start collecting, and this was the place. They had a lot of variety, including classics like Spider-Man, Superman, iron man, and all of those. But they also had Disney and other authors like Neil Gaiman. This was amazing and it had a lot of collections. My only issue and the reason this isn’t five stars is that it had so many varieties, so some comics didn’t have very many issues. Otherwise, it was great. I got an iron comic, three Spider-Man comics, and a doctor who comic. These were good priced, and staff was great. Would recommend! 👍
Heroic levels of customer service. Highly knowledgeable staff with amazing collections. This place is helping keep comics alive in Maryland!!! Get over there and grab something awesome to read. In a world like this one we are in right now, youve gotta go BEYOND.
Fantastic variety and friendly staff, nice selection of MTG cards and open space for games.
The employees are amazing, they actually care about the product they sell. If you have questions they will answer you (and not make you feel stupid for them). They get as excited for new releases as you do. They wont upcharge you for something just because they can (like some other places near by). Over all this place is amazing! 10/10 would recommend and will go back every time!!! Thank you guys for doing what you do! Cant wait to go back again!
Great comics shop; out of all the shops in the area this one is my go to. They carry a great selection of comics and graphic novels and I can always find what Im looking for, and everyone who works here is friendly and welcoming. Im someone who often feels unwelcome in comic shops for not fitting a certain nerd mold but have never been made to feel that way here.
Looks to be a new place. TONS of inventory - comic books, statues etc. My son grew up regularly going to a very similar but much smaller comic store. He is beyond happy to have found Beyond Comics!
Well stocked very friendly staff one of my new favorite places to stop for comics and collectables
Amazing store! Might be the best comic store I have ever been to. So much selection of new and back issues, and their statues are amazing! Go, you wont regret it.
Update as of August 03, 2021:Never heard back regarding the email that was sent. Im appreciative of the owner attempting to reach out via a response to the original review.Its unfortunate because they have a good stock at the store. Hopefully theyll handle transactions better in the future.Updated as of July 23, 2021:The owner responded to my review (see below). I was unable to find a way to respond directly on here but I did send an email to the one listed on their website. I appreciate that someone did reach out to attempt to rectify the situation. As such I do realize I came across rather aggressive in my original review. Im going to keep the original review for clarity but I am updating my review to reflect the customer service thus far and the facility itself. Ill keep this review updated with any changes and any information from their customer service.ORIGINAL REVIEW:I once shopped at the Beyond Comics in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. It was truly a great comic store and the associates there helped my fiancée and I get into comic book collecting. They always recommended heading out to their Frederick store to see more of the inventory.We visited on July 20, 2021 (our second time visiting) and we purchased around 30 comics from them. These totaled to $193.50 cover prices. During checkout, a gentleman came up and assisted the associate with his counts. He looked through some the comics we were purchasing and after a moment of consideration, told the associate checking us out, the prices. We assumed he was simply doing the math.After checking out and adding them to the database tracker and looking at the receipt for the purchase, we see that the subtotal came to $218.25 on their side. We are not quite sure why they would change their prices at checkout but we are very disappointed to see this happening. If the store felt the prices of the comics should change, we would have simply accepted that reasoning and continued with the purchase. However, to not communicate this and proceed to overcharge by $24.75 without communication is absurd.This sort of occurrence definitely comes across as the business seeing customers eager to buy comics they are interested in, and hike the prices up at the register. Its a good way to not only lose trust, but also lose customers.We will not be returning.
Recently renovated and the store looks awesome (not that the old format was bad). Most of the staff is friendly and are helpful in searching for what you are looking for.
One of the best comic stores I’ve been to personally
Great Store A lot of comics and comic book accessories.They also have magic cards (MTG) singles and sealed which was a pleasant surprise.Only down side was the limited selection of singles but as a comic book store first it was what I expected.I did not get the employees name but I appreciate him for not trying to sell me on anything and not pushing any purchases on anyone.Great experience and atmosphere would definitely comeback here again!
Complained to me about not wearing a mask despite current guidelines. Very low selection of Manga let alone much of everything else. You’re better off looking else where for what you want.
I wish customer service was better.
First time there..very cool place
The guys who helped me were friendly and knowledgeable. Came in for specific books but they also had a ton of back issues, collectibles, and gaming paraphernalia. Cool place!
It is the hallmark of a good, well-run establishment when the staff helps the customer regardless of whether it meant a sale for the store or not. They did not have what I needed, and directed me to another local small business that would be able to help me.Top marks for my visit today.
Great staff!! I like the new store layout as well.
They are always helpful when I come in with obscure request.
Great store with lots of comic book stuff.
Great store with incredibly friendly staff, excited to go here to play Magic the Gathering on Fridays when the pandemic ends
Edit: May 1, 2021I initially left a five-star review after the pleasant surprise of finding Pokémon cards in stock and at MSRP. This was thanks to the management being proactive and limiting purchases in order to prevent scalpers from clearing out stock before actual players and collectors could buy the product.Since then, I had made it the ONLY place I buy cards and had been recommending Beyond Comics to anyone who was trying to find a place that had cards at fair prices. They managed to consistently have something in stock and at actual MSRP. No other comic shop in town could say that. I know because Ive been to the other shops and left when I saw the absurd prices. It made Beyond Comics a shining beacon in this era of hype and scalpers.My younger brother wanted to get back into collecting and playing, so in my mind Beyond Comics was the only place to go. Booster packs were still MSRP but the Elite Trainer Boxes which are the perfect gift for new players are now marked up over 200% MSRP!!! We left with a few booster packs because the Elite Trainer Box was priced so egregiously that even online scalpers are selling this exact product for less on eBay.It was disappointing, Id been making sure to continue patronizing this shop since my first experience specifically because of their consumer friendly pricing practices. It feels like a kick in the gut after passing up buying the same product at MSRP when it was in stock at Walmart while thinking that with a little patience Id be able to buy it for the same price (or perhaps a small bit more) and support a small business. At this point, Beyond Comics will squeeze your wallet harder than the scalpers.Pros- Helpful and knowledgeable staff- Product is in stock due to wise management decisions- Some items at MSRP- Excellent selectionCons- Desirable items marked up to 200%+ MSRP- No pre-orders for collectable card gamesOriginal Review:Fantastic shop. Literally the best of its kind in Frederick, and Ive been to probably all of them at one point or another. Beyond comics CONSISTENTLY has the best prices in town for whatever I am looking to purchase, be it games, graphic novels, or collectables. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable.
My favorite comic book store. The entire staff is very knowledgeable. Plus Beyond has a new electronic system that lets me know when my comics have arrived. If you want vintage comics or action figures, do not hesitate, call Beyond Comics.
Always a good time with helpful staff and a good assortment of things to look through
Always have the hottest Hot Toys/Sideshow collectables! Worth the drive from Baltimore to support a great local spot!
Very large selection with anything big or small you need. Picked up some pokemon packs and some binder pages for cheap. Very much enjoyed the experience. I have to go back for more binder pages!
My kids love buying Sonic and Manga comics there.
Excellent little comic and collectibles shop in Frederick, MD. If you are a comic fan and in the area it is a MUST visit!
Great selection of comics, cards, and games. Peices are bit higher than other places. Staff is nice and helpful.
Amazing selection
They had comics that Ive been looking for online for years unsuccessfully.Great games and options for children getting into comics too.Exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable staff.Highly recommended.
I wish this store was closer to my place! It has a great selection of comics from the silver age to brand new releases including plenty of variant covers. They also have so... many... statues! Including a life size Hulk. The prices are also very good.
Omg this place is GREAT! I just recently got re-addicted to comics and needed a good starting point and they gave me a ton of suggestions with a surplus of knowledge on authors, artist preferences. Definitely going back!
Love this shop. Well-lit, good sized space that is clean and welcoming. Great selection of new and old mainstream and indie/alt books. Back issue prices are quite fair and the organization is great. Also a great selection of comic-related books and materials and the staff Ive dealt with has always been friendly and helpful.
Best selection of Hot Toys and Sideshow sixth scale figures Ive seen in the DMV area!
Very helpful. I enjoy every visit.
Great selection of comics, cards, statutes. It even has a space to meet up with friends and chat or play games. The staff is super helpful and they have pretty good sale deals as well.
This is my home comic book store and has been for over a decade. The owner is knowledgeable of the industry and is welcoming to both new and experienced collectors. There is a large selection of new major and indie books available. Additionally there are many trade paperbacks available.There is a large, organized collection of back issues which is becoming a rarity these days in other comic book shops. There is also a large number of $1 dollar book bins that are always fun to look through.
Good practices for the safety of customers, and friendly customer service
Great comic shop!
Great store!!! Lots of items .toys, new comics, back issues, and a nice silver and bronze age selection!!!
Excellent comic book store that offers a wide selection of comics, graphic novels board games and collectables. The staff is amazing. I make it a point to take my kids every chance we get.
Best. Comic. Store.Beyond Comics is like my Cheers and I always feel like Im walking into a place of family. John and the staff bend over backwards to help and they are unfailingly honest about the product.I cant recommend Beyond Comics high enough.
Great selection and great people
OUTSTANDING comic book store! The best in the area. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, selection and service make for a wonderful experience for me every time I visit Beyond Comics. Jon and his staff strive to make every customer happy. If you want comics and comic book related items stop by Beyond Comics. You will not be disappointed.
Beyond comics was the nicest comic store I ever went loved it. The owner was really nice and answered all of my questions professionally. They also have a wide variety of comics and graphic novels A+
Cheerful staff and happy atmosphere. Great place to play paper MTG!
Good selection. Nice open layout. Awesome life size Hulk statue. Most of the staff is friendly but some sit behind the counter and dont acknowledge customers.
You can find a lot of things here. I play magic and they had plenty to offer. They sometimes run sales and have a good selection of sale items.
No reason for you to not find what you are looking for. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. They have a large selection of collectables. They have gaming tables if thats your thing. One of the coolest things is the life size Hulk.
Amazing shop!
My favorite spot
Posted the wrong review for the wrong comic store. My fiance and I go to a lot of comic stores for Pokemon cards since were avid fans of the series. This shop has what you want, however the atmosphere is odd, workers tend to give off the if youre not in our clique get what you want and get out kinda feel (however there newest employee is great, very friendly). Weve been to beyond comics a couple of times, the only time that Id say was joyful was the last time on free comic book day of this year. The new employee was talkative and made you feel right at home.
Local game shop. Great selection of tabletop games. Wall to wall stuffed with cool minis, games, and comics. Also hosts some tabletop leagues but you have to ask
Great shop full of comics and figures great for you! I rate it a 10/10! Best comic book shop I’ve been to in a while!
Great selection. Place is huge! They have a kids section that my 7y/o daughter and I spent a ton of time exploring.Will be back for sure when she finishes her graphic novel.
Nice variety. Limited deals. Could entice me to spend a lot more with bulk offers.
Beyond comics was always a fun place to go whenever I was visiting Frederick. I liked looking at their clearance section and $1 comics. Been going there for the better part of 15 years now. I have always thought the owner to be rude and cocky. But that didnt ever deter me from making my visits to the store. Unfortunately I made the mistake of going one day while he was there. He proceeding to talk false information and spoke poorly of a competitor that was a half an hour away and pose no threat to his stores. I dont feel like that is a very professional way to act or talk while clientele is in the store. This happened over a year ago and I have only made my way there once since then. He needs to learn some manners and people skills. I think my biggest gripe about this place is that they sell back issues around the higher end of eBay prices and dont provide backs for you!! Out of control!! All those back issues are getting and destroyed, I really think if you own 3 stores (I think) and this huge storefront, that you could provide the measly cost of pennies per backboard to your customer base. You might get some of my money in the future, you might not. Im sure you dont care and I dont care either 😀
Pretty cool store. My son (7) really enjoyed seeing all the comics and different memorabilia. Nice staff.
Always have taken good care of me
I have been here a few times over the years and have had a very consistent experience of non-acknowledgement. I have never been greeted or offered assistance on any visit. So Im sure this is fine if you are ultra introverted but Ive had better experiences at a library. I dont care how much stuff you pack in a store and how many locals you can pack in but all this stuff can be found online... so I hope the ignoring of me helped grow their online footprint. I do like supporting local but I also appreciate a simple hello and acknowledgment. I will choose elsewhere to spend my money as stores with poor service are not destined to succeed in todays market.
Great selection
Great place. Excellent selection!
Good place if youre local, but they tend to sell out quickly. If not local, the amazing Third Eye should be your monthly go to.
Interesting find, selection was a little scarce, they didnt have Sonic comics at the time (2016).Check out the store in downtown Frederick.
A perfect place for someone whos trying to get into comics as well as a veteran collector. Theres something here for every nerd and collector and the staff is great.
Great shop and knowledgeable staff. I have bought many graphic novels here.
This shop....what can I say? Its like the Three Wolf Moon shirt of comic book shops. From the encyclopedic knowledge of comics by all the staff to their comic knowledge of encyclopedias...there is no question that cant be answered. All the current issues of the best are available, back issues are plentiful, the gaming section is outstanding and the toy and statue selection is without equal. Also be sure to get a picture of the literally, life-size Hulk.
Very knowledgeable staff.
The employees were very friendly and knowledgeable.
Ive been going to this one and the Gaithersburg location for years. Its always the best experience ever. :) Support your local comic book store!!
Very large selection. Shopping for great grandchildren.
Very helpful when finding thing you dont know about or specific things you do know about. Overall the staff wasjut very helpful and knowledgeable, just what you need at a comic store.
Amazing selection of current titles, with plentiful long boxes for filling in your collection blanks. For collectors of maquettes, figures, and premium toys, this is the place. Heck, just go to see the full-size scale statue of the Incredible Hulk, and youll stay for a while!
Beyond Comics is a terrific comic store. They have a very wide selection of comics, games and action figures. They also have a very knowledgeable staff that is also very friendly. They offer subscription services for your favorite comics and if you miss out on a comic or need a special order, they take care of it ASAP. This place really is the one stop shop for graphic novels, comics (old and new), action figures, games and much more.
Great comic and knicknacks shop. No gaming focus outside some cards, but very good comic range and supporting paraphernalia. Big space and fun displays.
Ive been going to the Beyond Comics stores in Gaithersburg and Frederick for quite awhile. Always good service and helpful. Great selection to choose from for new comics, collected paperbacks, or back issues.
A very cool spot with great selection. On comics and statues
For a place that suggest it has more than comics...(beyond) they dont. A few very over priced action dolls...thats about it....not going back
Lots of variety. Not a fan of the organization more so now. Preferred the separated dc and marvel titles but other than that great shop for more than just comic collectors.
Great shop. I got everything I needed and more.
We went to Beyond Comics for free comic book day the whole family went and the staff was patient and wonderful and the store was set up perfectly so that it didnt get backed up. Its a really nice comic book store and quite large with a great selection of action figures and books.
We just popped in for old times sake while we were in town and the staff was friendly while we window shopped.
Awesome LCS! Staff is great, and the selection is outstanding! Never disappointed
Knowledgeable and welcoming staff. Highly recommend
Comics and Games Stores FTW!!! Friendly knowledgeable people. nice selection. gaming tables in the back.
Ive been buying comics for over a year now and I will say Ive been to many comic shops and a couple different beyond comics . This particular store I can say has given be some pretty bad customer service not to mention when they tell me it takes two weeks for my order to come in, 5 weeks later I dont hear a word from them and when I can the person on the phone gives me attitude because I called and asked if they have any information on it.Yes they have a lot of comics and fun small stuff, but I decided to either purchase my stuff from Ebay or only go to Brainstorm Comics & Gaming in downtown frederick. And no, Im not being paid to throw the comics name out. A good store deserves to be known and a bad story deserves to be known
Friendly staff and good selection of Games.
I love this place! Friendly service and awesome comics! I highly recommend Beyond Comics!
I stop here once a year as I drive through on vacation. The owner is always cool.
Great selection, guest artists, and helpful staff as well as customers. The family environment is noticeable and very inviting for a novice in comic books.
Beyond is a great place to buy your comics and supplies!
Great selection. Great staff
Awesome place great prices wide selection of comics, table top gaming, action figures and other nerdy stuff
Great gaming and comics shop! Wide selection of silver age and more contemporary DC, Marvel, Image, Darkhorse, and manga. Also pretty good stock on RPGs, board, and card games. Friendly staff, although not real interactive. Also has some cool figures/statues of various sizes.