This place rocks! I havent even been inside yet but the pickup has been great and the dude is really nice for the half a second I see him. Would definitely recommend. Cant wait until it opens up.

Joel the owenr and I go way back. Quality and decency in all this company does. Great people.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff that will not try to up sell you or sell you stuff you don’t want. Plus, a great selection.

I love it here. The cashier was a charismatic helpful guy. The cashier helped me fine where Iron Fist was and he explained how true believers works. By far the best comic shop Ive been to.

Fantastic comic store! Ive gone to Big Planet for years and always loved it. The owner is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable and provides excellent recommendations. Definitely worth a visit if youre at all interested in comics or graphic novels.

Never really bought something, but alot of my friends did, posters and manga galore, great job by the staff

One of my favorite places to be. The gentlemen behind the desk always seem to know what is available on store. I have and continue to recommend this store to my fellow comic book friends.

Good selection, good place to learn to play Magic: the Gathering (and buy supplies ) as well as D&D ( and buy supplies). Oh yeah, unlike a lot of comic shops, they have a lot of Gundam models! Plus, the staff enjoy talking Comics. Take that, C@#^cology!

Great selection of comics and toys. Staff member present was very welcoming and interacted with customers. Great place to look for comics

Best comic shop in the area by far! Friendly and helpful staff. Great selection. Wonderful atmosphere.

This place is always so nice! Its a small storefront that ONLY does comics, Im always surprised they do enough business to stick around.The selection of comics is out of this world, and they even had some manga. The gentleman at the front counter was super nice and helped me find things and chatted with me about what restaurants were in the area since I was looking for lunch. Prices were pretty good, and the store was tidy, well organized, and clean. The neon sign was really neat!I really like Big Planet and I always stop by when Im in Bethesda, which sadly isnt often anymore.

Friendly comic book store with a great selection. Monthlies are neatly organized by title. In addition lots and lots of omnibuses from Marcel, DC, Dark Horse, and indies. If you earmark at least ten books per month (a subscription), you get 10% off all purchases.

Friendly staff and well stocked collection. Surprised to find all of the back issues I wanted for a newer comic series. Worth a visit!

Love this place. Good inventory, friendly people. Not intimidating for the newer comic fans. Good pick of comics for kids of all ages, and adults.

Knowledgeable staff. Always happy to answer a question or help you find something. Easy parking nearby (hopefully the garage remains free on weekends)

Great comic shop. Well organized and well stocked. Wont find back issues here, just a friendly staff and a great selection of current comics books and graphic novels. A+ Comic Store.

Update: The shop spears to be closed, permanently.Apologies to the former owners, but Im changing this to a one-star review, to flag readers.It was an excellent store.Update 2: Ive heard that the store is moving to a new location, but that the new location hasnt opened yet. I hope thats true. Good luck!---A warm, well-lit shop -- with a knowledgeable gentleman behind the counter. What more could I ask? How about a stocked section of kid-friendly comics? Its there. An alcove of comics for older folks? Its there, too.Whats not to like? Bethesda parking. Its crowded around here. And dont forget to feed the meters even on Saturday, or youll eat a $45 fine. Ouch.

Wonderful comic store tucked into a large Bethesda building. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and good selection of teen comics for a middle schooler.

I love this store. Out of the 4 comic stores within 20 miles of me, this is the third farthest, but easily my favorite. They put the focus on customer service, comics and trade paperbacks as opposed to limitless action figures, collectible card games and toys. If they dont have it theyll order it for you. Many shops that have trades are very random about whats in stock. If I want to start a new series I probably dont want to start with #3 and then have to skip to #5. Theres no problems of that nature here. They have entire runs available and as I said they will order what you want if its not on the shelves. Knowledgable and friendly. Only negative is that the shop is relatively small.

I wanted to get my five year old son into comic books, so I took him there as a special treat . After a 30 minute drive my son was excited, but needed to use the restroom. The guy behind the counter was completely unhelpful. Forget this place! There are friendlier comic book stores in the area that are willing to take care of their customers.

Kindest and most knowledgeable staff ever met. Great selection of books, very decent prices and a ton of thkngs to talk about with the owners. Cool place just to hang out and see stuff even for casual comic books reader. I love this place.

Love geeking out at this place with the owner about old school comics. Im a fan but to listen to him talk about them is mesmerising. His knowledge is awesome and I love supporting the small local businesses. Their support of my kids interest in comic books will also keep me as a customer.

Extremely friendly staff. Well knowledged. Helpful in finding current and back issues. And truly a positive local retailer in Bethesda. I always make sure to bring my kids in.

Still the gold standard for comic shops in the DC area. Great selection for adults and kids, and a knowledgeable and helpful staff. Family-friendly. Keep in mind that its a comics shop and not a toy or rpg store.

Ive been visiting Big Planet on and off for 30 years. They always have great recommendations. They always have the latest issues. They remember your face. They say Hi to your kids. They always show passion for the art and stories that they sell.Its unreasonable to expect anything more from a comic shop. I love this place and Ive loved it for a very long time.

This is pretty much the only comic shop in the Bethesda/Chevy Chase area, but it isnt just filling a void. They dont only carry books from the big publishers, but a lot of the indies too. The staff is extremely helpful as well and are very polite even when bombarded with questions by comic newbies. Some say physical comics are dying out, but Im not giving up on Big Planet anytime soon.

Owner and all staff always friendly and helpful. Atmosphere pleasant and welcoming to all, including children, and not sexist!

Excellent comic book store. Been going here for years and the staff is always very knowledgeable and helpful. Wide selection for all ages & interests (graphic novels, manga, kids etc).

Great shop. Greg is the best. Good blend of old school trades and new stuff. Awesome indie selection. Also, dnd stuff and card games.

Very knowledgeable staff and a great assortment of comics and books.

Comic book or graphic novel fan? This is the shop for you. If you are a regular, sign up for 10% discount and never miss an issue. Visit Bethesda or Vienna, U Street, or College Park.

You want small comic shop nostalgia? Youve got it. You want a knowledgeable staff who appreciates both the aficionado and the newcomer to all things graphic storytelling? Look no further. Big Planet Comics offers anything a collector, avid reader, or occasional title browser could ask for.

Lovely store. Extremely friendly staff. Could spend days here. Definitely recommend.

Guy behind the counter was very sweet and helpful. Really nice atmosphere, might go here over our closer comic shop.

The guy that owns it is very nice. He answered all my questions

I discovered this place because my local spot always runs out of comics on Wednesdays. I have always been able to find what I am looking for and the attendant is helpful and friendly, too. Parking can be difficult during peek hours in Bethesda, but I would highly recommend the store.

Friendly staff who know their comics and always have great recommendations for new comics to read.

Friendly environment and people with good deals

Awesome store with a great staff. Ive been a customer for 15 years and every visit has been great.

Great shop with wide selection of comics. And very nice people, its always a pleasure to go there and spend some time...

Helpful staff went out of their way to help me find a comic for a friend, and they even told me when I almost bought two alternate versions of the same story with different covers (despite it costing them a sale).

Great comic book institution in bethesda md, Ive been shopping here since 1988.

Fantastic shop with great selection and helpful employees - whether youve never read a comic or youre looking for subscriptions, theyll help you find something to enjoy.

Great place to find old and new comics. Joel is very knowledgeable and helpful, just a fun place to grab some comics.

Great comic shop with a friendly & knowledgeable staff. Theyve been in business for decades. The owners are central to the comic scene in DC.

Great small store. Wish they got more varient covers though. :)

Great comics selection, and knowledgeable staff!

Best comic book shop in the area hands down! The staff here is awesome and always willing to help you look for whatever it is you are looking for!

Good lots of manga no naruto though

Such a huge range of comics choice, I loved it! Prices from 1 $

Great selection, well lit, friendly staff. What more could you ask for?

Best place in the area for comics... Clean and child friendly...

Very helpful and resourceful. Knowledgeable about most thing sci-fi and fantasy

Nice store, friendly staff, good graphic novel selection.

This store offers a broad selection of comics, graphic novels, and anime for all ages. The proprietor is very helpful; if youre unsure about what you want or are looking for, just ask.

Largest selection in DMV, including whole wall of female authors.

Ive been going to Big Planet since they opened in the mid-1980s, back when Joel opened the store with Gene. In terms of customer service, friendliness, knowledge of comics, availability of new products, Joel and his crew cant be beat. Keep in mind my review is based on nearly thirty years of continual shopping at Big Planet. I would advise savvy collectors to ignore reviews by one-time visitors who are most likely not that involved in the fan community. Big Planet has been instrumental in local fandom get-togethers, arranging guest visits from comic pros, newsletters, and in keeping the comic store alive in the DC area as much - if not more - than anyone else in the last couple decades. The store is fantastic, and I hope its always there. Any time Im in Bethesda, I stop in to pick up the latest items of interest and to talk to Joel about everything from how hes doing to the good old days of comic fandom, of which he was a part. Back in the day, Joel drew a cover for the ROCKETS BLAST COMICOLLECTOR, helped to organize the old Metro Con comic conventions here in Maryland with Gary Groth, and attended the 1968 Comic Con in New York organized by Phil Seuling. To everyone at Big Planet, keep up the great work, and I look forward to stopping in again sometime soon. - Joe B.

Quaint but not the selection I was looking for

The selection of comics is great and the staff can help you decide on a new series when you describe what you like or help pick out a comic appropriate for someone else, as a gift.

Great selection and amiable proprietor.

Great shop. Very friendly!

Its great, it has a great selection!

Small shop with various options. Great service.

I love this place

A little small stock but they have the arty and small section press stuff

Well informed staff

They only place to go for comics...

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