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Basically. That sums it up. Read on if you must, but if giddy dancing doesn't get your butt into this store, you should maybe reconsider your choices...
I'm kicking myself that I didn't realize this gem was a mere block away from the house that I stay in while Alberta adventuring. Though, that 20-20 hindsight is pointing out what could have been a very dangerous account balance had I learned this earlier.
I love this shop. Please note: I am a comic junkie. A comic junkie who has an ongoing love affair with a few major Vancouver haunts. So when I say, i'd gladly trade all of them for an ongoing tryst with Phoenix Comics - know that this place means business.
It is not only exceptionally well stocked - they carried every comic I was looking for - but they have a scary amount of things I wasn't looking for, but soon found that I desperately needed. The staff are crazy knowledgeable, if a little skeptical of a tiny, hyperactive woman in a red beret hopping about their store. After a 20 minute chat on all things Alan Moore - I narrowed my many choices down to three new comics and left happy.
I devoured two in the first night... and went back the next day.
So if you're looking to start a new addiction, this is your place. Not to mention the crazy room of toys, games and collectables. Why yes, I do need every Star Wars scene in miniature... HOW did you know?
Bonus points? This spot has a record store attached to it. I know nothing about records, but it does up the cool factor ten fold.
Definitely worth your time. Shush and just go.
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