Ground Zero Comics

I stopped by Ground Zero Comics while visiting friends in Tyler. The store is large and well lit, with lots and lots of comics and other fun stuff. The staff was super friendly and helpful — definitely chat them up, as they know their stuff. I don’t live local but will likely visit the area at least once a year and plan on going back when I do. I picked up a few comics for my plane trip back to the east coast and plan on making that a tradition. Yay comic books!

My sister and I are some what new to comics, we attempted to start reading them back in Houston a few years ago, and then finally tried again here in Tyler when we moved. The second we walked into ground zero, which is only about 5 minutes away from our house, we knew we’d have a good place to buy our comics. After a week or 2 of outstanding service, smiles and friendly conversation, Dave and Michael invited us to join a graphic novel discussion group! They told us about the meeting times, what they were covering this week, and how to join the Facebook group and everything! It was wonderful! Also, they only knew we were interested into graphic novels by paying attention to our purchases every time we came in, this proves their attention to their costumers! Long story short, now we come to the discussion group every time, are making friends, and are learning so much about comic books, comic book artists, and other things having to do with the industry. I recommend going to this comic store if you are looking for a friendly, helpful, and non-​judgmental community. Also their tabletop games seem to be very popular and they have tons of space to play!

I was really impressed by the new store. They have moved a few doors over. Store is big, brightly lit, with lots of toys, comics, and gaming tables. Gone is the dingy vibe. It’s alot better.

Ground Zero is a full-​service comic shop with new issues, a good selection of back issues, supplies. and a huge wall of trade paperbacks. There’s usually a wide selection of sale TPBs as well, and a lot of gaming supplies (although I’m not a gamer). It’s a family-​owned business, and a very warm and friendly place to shop.