Multiverse

Not as many back issues as the more established comic book stores in the area, but Multiverse warrants 5 stars based upon how cool the owners are. I’ve never been happier to have a pull list at a store, and this has been my longest running subscription ever. The owners are more than happy to wax nerd-​poetic with you. Love this place!

So it’s about 10 minutes past noon and the closed sign is showing. I walked inside to let the clerk know that. I began to thumb through the back issues and realized they prove across the board and not based on condition. The reason I say this is because multiple copies of the same X-​Men comics, which were overpriced to begin with, had the same pros regardless of condition. Take some time to look at the condition of your items, not just speed price.
The extra star is because Faith No More was playing.

Multiverse freaks me out.
Case in point:
— First time I came in, I asked for suggestions on something «twisted» and they came up with 3 options that were so freakishly twisted it could almost disturb me if they were not exactly what I was looking for. I ended up special-​ordering old Transmetropolitan bc I never finished rooting around in Transmet dystopia and so filed their suggestions for future purchase.
— On another occasion I come in to order the next installations of Transmet, but forgot what number I was on. The girl said, oh you’re on book 4. She was right. Freaky.
— Today, I walk in to pick up my second special order. The owner guy looks up, says your books came in, grabs my special order and lays them on the counter. I had mysterious dark sunglasses on and had not said a word, and yet he just knew somehow what I came for even though I was working with the girl before. He then modestly poo pooed his psychic ability and said that Ryan (the girl that had helped me) told him that I was going to come in to pick them up. Now how did Ryan prognosticate my visit to even tell the guy that I was going to come in? SO freaky!
— Then, to cap it off, he proceeded to make me jealous about how he watched Queens of the Stone Age when they were in town. I only knew I missed the show bc I saw the sign after the show was already in progress and he said that «Ryan knew» they were coming in and so bought them tix. But HOW does she know these things! He then kindly said he’d let me know how Ryan knew.
So… how DID they in fact know all these things? Visit Multiverse for the next installation of answers and find out for yourself how they have their fingers to the pulse of the customers. To be continued.

I’ve spent a lot of time in comic book and gaming stores and despite having all my old favorite go-​to stores I was so excited that Multiverse opened in my neighborhood. They have weekly MTG nights and are always down to play games if the shop isn’t busy. Paired with their air conditioner and amazing decorations I’ll be playing My Little Pony CCG here all summer! It’s been really nice to be able to have them order books for me to pick up on my way home and their stock has grown and grown since opening last summer. Thanks Multiverse!

What an awesome place, and the employee working was very friendly and helpful. Not a very big place but it was worth dropping in. We picked up two things even. If it is on your way to where you are going, drop in.

I stopped in to see what had become of the old B Sharp music store space on broadway. As a comic nerd I was delighted to find an inviting, not stuck up, comic shop there. They did a great job reimagining the space as a comic shop. It feels/​seems much bigger than when it was a guitar shop. I grabbed an old TMNT comic and some cartoon character comics for my 2 year old son. The girl working at the register was really helpful and nice. I understand there are pinball machines available to play but I didn’t use them on my visit. I think I’m going to grab some regular monthly titles there on subscription. I’m excited to have a nice new comic shop in the area and I’m sure you’ll like it too.

Broadway in Providence is a great Street and becoming even greater as the West End grows into a community of Students, professionals and families. Multiverse is a great place to host your subscriptions for new books and do some serious back ordering. Brandon and Ryan will hook it up! There is a reading area and a pinball arcade in the basement! There is also a fun selection of toys and games throughout the store. It is a great place to bring your kids, spend some free time escaping or get caught up on your monthly habit.
The last Sunday of every month, starting in January of 2014 at 7pm there will be a comedy show featuring some of the best touring and local comedians up and coming in the local scene and its FREE with a suggestive show title…2 Comic Minimum.
There is something for every type of Nerd at Multiverse!

Ill be honest, as a comic book store this is pretty bottom of the barrel. Their collection is tiny with very few titles or books that stand out. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say my personal collection is bigger. However, this place definitely warrants a visit. There may be something you might like and when is browsing comics not fun?
The pinball machines are located in a musty dungeon like basement and some are out of order. But they are vintage so that’s nice.

This store is great. The owner Brandon and his Fiancée are very knowledgeable and helpful. They are the OPPOSITE of the stuck up neckbeards who usually work at comic shops. I like to stop by after work, hang and maybe shoot some pinball. They have a great selection and if they don’t have it, they can order it (which they did for me, that reminds me, I gotta swing by there now to see if it came in). Oh yea, plus they have OG Nintendo games. I would swing by if you happen to be in the area.

Holy heart failure, Batman! This place is awesome.
As a father of two boys (8 & 11) and a bit of a kid at heart myself I love this place. I love that not only do we have an alternative to Newberry Comics, but this place is way better — that is to say HUGE selection, great prices. And when you are done shopping head to the basement for some pinball.
Yeah this place is in a favorite of my boys and you can probably tell I’m a pretty big fan as well.

Multiverse is a comic book store… just to avoid confusion. Went here for the first time this week. Multiverse is located in the old B Sharp space on Broadway, so as I was a long time supporter of B Sharp I was totally curious to see what would go on in there next. The kids who opened this did a really great job reinventing the space and all the demo they did got repurposed into building the comic book racks and wall display shelves. Its pretty raw looking but pretty rad and really warm feeling and comfortable. There is also a reading area, so if you want to hang and find out whats going on with your stories or that new graphic novel you can just grab a seat and get down to brass tacks. Aside from having new issues every Wednesday and back issues available, they also offer subscriptions, toys, graphic novels and other collectibles… my fave is the painting of the thing on the back wall. down stairs there are four awesome vintage pinball games. when i was there i played an old spiderman game i had never seen, black hole (a fave), night and xenon … all top notch selections. This is a really fun place to check out even if you are not a comic nerd. The owners are super welcoming and seem like rad folk. The only thing this place needs is a coffee machine. Im into it and I will be a regular!