Comic book shop
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Double Midnight Comics. Photo by Jennifer Gingras.
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rom comic books, graphic novels and manga to games, cards and collectibles, these comic book stores have something for every pop culture fan. Some also host weekly in-store game nights and fandom events.
1. Double Midnight Comics Best of the best 245 Maple St., Manchester, 669-9636, dmcomics.com Double Midnight stocks an assortment of pop culture products, including comics, graphic novels, games and playing cards. It hosts weekly in-store gaming nights, regular gaming tournaments and annual events like Granite State Comic Con and a large Free Comic Book Day celebration. 2. Merrymac Games and Comics 550 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack, 420-8161, merrymacgc.com Merrymac sells comic books and manga, tabletop and card games, video games, action figures and other new and used pop culture collectibles. It runs weekly in-store gaming events for popular card games like Magic: The Gathering and Vanguard as well as periodic video gaming tournaments. 3. Jetpack Comics 37 N. Main St., Rochester, 330-9636, jetpackcomics.com Jetpack Comics’ claim to fame is its city-wide Free Comic Book Day Festival, the largest FCBD celebration in the state, which it hosts in partnership with the City of Rochester. The shop carries a robust selection of comic books, including Jetpack exclusives and variants and series by local comics creators, as well as games, toys and collectibles. Its spacious gaming room is open daily for free play and organized gaming events.
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4. Double Midnight Comics 341 Loudon Road, Concord, 715-2683, dmcomics.com Like its flagship shop in Manchester, Double Midnight in Concord has a variety of comic books, games and pop culture collectibles for sale and is a destination for weekly gaming gatherings. 5. Chris’ Comics 341 S. Broadway, Salem, 898-4151, facebook.com/chriscomicssalem Chris’ offers a mix of comics, classic cards and collectibles, both in Salem and at its second location in Seabrook. 6. The Comic Store 115 Northeastern Blvd., Nashua, 881-4855, facebook.com/thecomicstorenashua The Comic Store has an extensive inventory of comic books, including back issues, trade paperbacks and graphic novels, as well as a large selection of board games, role-playing games and card games. 7. Pop Culture Cards, Comics, Collectibles and Games 66 Route 27, Raymond, 244-1850, popculturenh.com Pop Culture carries new and old comics, board games, video games, sports memorabilia, cards, vintage toys, miniatures and other pop culture collectibles.
