What a great store! Staff was super friendly, they had a great back issue section, and a great selection of trade paperbacks. The store was very clean and organized, and I will definitely return!
Bit of a drive, Im not close to Hilliard but well worth it. A vast selection of collectibles, comics, funkos, and much more. The store is well organized and clean. A super friendly staff. Theres a bottom half of the store thats dedicated to back issues. A very cool place that has something for everyone, highly recommend.
The place is awesome!! Most comic book stores I have been to are really dingy and gross looking with a moms basement feel. Pack Rat is bright, cheery, the employees are wonderfully nice and helpful, and they always have some big event going on. I only wish they expanded into Lancaster, Ohio
(This store did not disappoint!) I was traveling through Ohio and saw where Packrat Comics (Hilliard, OH) had really high Google reviews, had been around for nearly 30 years, and had also won the Eisner “Spirit of Comics” Retailer Award back in 2015. I’ve seen a lot of shops over the years and figured this was worth my time. This store did not disappoint!Upon entering, I was immediately greeted by William and enjoyed a lengthy discussion about what storylines we both enjoyed. I became distracted by all the displays and sheer volume of product they had on-hand. I was introduced to Theresa and enjoyed talking shop and perspectives about the direct market and managing retail.This store is very well organized, friendly, family-oriented, clean, well-stocked, and has something for everyone. Thanks for being there and best of luck in all your future endeavors!
Very nice place with comics, board games, manga, and more!
Great shop! They have a large selection and the staff was incredibly friendly. Going to go back again.
I have good memories associated with this place. It has a really cozy environment as well as a nice selection of comics, funko pops and board games.
They had much of what I was looking for, especially some out of print material. Staff was fun, friendly, and made for some good conversation. They were super kind with my toddler and patient as we shopped. Truly a great experience (or as much as possible with a toddler lol). Would highly recommend!!!
I absolutely love this place. So easy to find stuff. Great people. Love it.
Friendly staff and lots of great items!
Went into store to check out some older comics such as Tomb of Dracula, werewolf by night and such. Kid with multi colored hair which is fine, just the only identifier available, was sitting by door playing on tablet or something was the only one working. I had been to the store once before and knew where the older comics were but noticed it was covered up. I asked the young person, do you have older comic books, they stated no. I said what about right there where everything is covered up. The individual said, thats closed, we had a theft. Very blazie and stand offish with no further assistance. Needless to say, I just left, typical young person apathy. If the owner wants the business to continue to be successful, they might think about some employee training. As far as the store itself, it is well kept and a ton of new stuff to look at and purchase if desired and what you are into. The location is in the older section of town but not an undesirable area, just older.
Stopped in for free comic book day. Ive always had good experiences here. Recommended for comic lovers!
I had been looking for a local comic shop near me for quite some time. I am happy to say that this is the best comic book store I have been to in a long time and its the one closest to me. It has two distinct sections, one with collectibles and board games, and the other filled with comics. Everything is incredibly well organized and easy to find if you know what youre looking for. The selection is very impressive and I always enjoy going in just to look around. On a funny note, the music playlist they have there is phenomenal. Keep an ear out for it, youll enjoy it.
Absolutely awesome comic store. I started going here well over ten years ago. I can’t say enough about the owner and his wife (and the rest of their family). I went on a hiatus for a LONG TIME from reading comics and graphic novels and these guys got me back into it. I walked in and told them what kind of stuff I like and they hit a home run with me (at that point in time, it was introducing me to the Vertigo line of graphic novels). Thank you, Packrat!
I really enjoyed my experience at Packrat Comics!I definitely plan on returning, but I will have to venture beyond the basement! Over 10,000 back issues for ONLY $1 EACH! I spent way too much time (and money) down there (also, watch your head if youre tall!). I attached a photo of the stack that I put back, not even what I walked out the door with.It was a super chill way to spend the day... A beautiful treasure hunt awaits you at Packrat Comics!
Very large variety of funko pops, statues, new comics, back issue comics, table top games.The only drawback? Comics are priced, many statues and other items are not. Big pet peeve of mine. The one clerk was running around checking prices. A business owner should know this is an easy thing to correct and will miss out on sales.
Super friendly staff and awesome pop selection.
Took my son in to find some back issues of a Star Wars series he was reading and the staff was so kind and helpful. They were able to get him taken care of. Great store, staff, and selection. If we had had more time we could have spent hours in there.
By far, one of my favorite comic book shops within the Columbus area! Staff are very friendly, very knowledgeable (if they do not know, they will look up what you need), they have amazing deals, and family friendly events!!! FCBD is ALWAYS fun!! They are a big part of the community as well! Love going here!
Great place for your comic and collectable needs friendly staff and an over all great place.
My dad and I stopped in really fast to get a comic book box. I had never been there before and it was awesome. My dad got his box while I browsed. The guy who was running the store, Mo, was really nice and chatted with us about Star Trek, The Walking Dead, and Game of Thrones. The store has a ton of collectibles and obviously comics. Ill be back!
Needs more creative lighting. In a corner that know one knows.
Love this store! Great, friendly service! Lots of back issues which helped me pick up the Old Man Logan and Once and Future titles I needed! I love the Silver Age top loaders too!
Packrat is a great Local Comic Shop with a fairly cozy, were all friends here atmosphere. Ive had the occasional issue where staff didnt realize I was trying to get their attention right away, but the staff was always apologetic about these issues and incredibly kind and friendly.
As usual, a really nice job on Free Comic Book Day in light of covid restrictions. Thanks for all you do to engage the community!
Josh is AWESOME! Knowledgeable, friendly, funny!
Good selection of comics and graphic novels. Game selection not bad. Friendly staff.
I went in to by some mtg cards. Employees were super helpful. 5 out of 5 for sure!
Whether youre a comic buff or just casually interested, there is something for everyone of all ages here!
I ordered something from this store. I spent a lot of money on shipping for it to take over a week for me to receive the item. I ordered other books from other stores days later and have received them already. This store is awful. Ill never use them again. Absolutely robing me. They are charging me for the fastest shipping, sending it the slowest available way and pocketing the difference. Thats awful. Dont use them for anything.
Service was good there friendly staff. Extensive comic book selection. Somewhat limited magic collection however does have some singles.
Really awesome staff and great selection
Super awesome comic, games, and manga store! Prices are fair. Selection is awesome. Funko and miniatures, dice, boards. Free comics days, holiday events like trick or treating and photo sessions. New and used books. Room to play games. Tables and chairs free to use. Board to find other players. Food and drink available. Handicapped accessible. Bathrooms. Very, very clean, welcoming, and well lit.
This place has a lot of comics and it has a lot of manga. Used and new. Just great.
The service was very nice and there was alot more things there then i expected had a blast looking at everything
Best comic shop in columbus. Staff is great. Selection is amazing.
Great selection of everything comic and games. Support local businesses!
Great selection of manga
Awesome Place lots of cool stuff very helpful and polite staff. Highly recommend.
Great staff, super helpful. I wanted to get my 9 year old comic book enthusiast nephew a birthday gift, and they were very helpful. I cant wait until next time he is in town so we can take him here.
Could spend hours shopping here! The owners are amazing!
By far the best graphic novel store I have ever been. I dont read them but my husband and youngest son are enthusiasts and can spend hours at this store. Friendly staff, very helpful. I no longer buy from any place else but here.
Best comic shop ever
Great staff and availability of comics
Nice ppl nice place
The owners truly care about comics and their customers. This is definitely the best place to buy comics!
Love this place. Such friendly service.
Huge selection, friendly staff, well organized. Sometimes Amazon is cheaper by a few bucks when it comes to trade paperbacks, but Im always happy to support such a wonderful local business.
Just a sweet place. Enough said
Always the best comic shop around. Nothing but friendly, helpful advice every time were there, and always with a smile. Wouldnt go anywhere else!
Wonderful owners and hands down the biggest selection I have seen. From board games to POP figures and a vast assortment of collectibles including The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Walking Dead, Transformers, Aliens, lots of kids related items, more variety than I could possibly remember or put into a review.The Comic books and related material is impressive. I am not sure if an individual could read all of the material available in a lifetime, and that was just the main show room, I never made to the basement. I don’t see how anyone could come into this establishment and leave disappointed.
Packrat is the place to go for comics or games in Columbus. They have a great range for everyone from kids to adults, and their staff always has great recommendations. Even if you have no idea what youre into, theyll find something right for you, and youll be back in no time.
Very friendly, and extensive selection.
Awesome sauceum Place!!! Lots of laughs and very down to earth people!!! And comics galore!!! lol
Large clean space. Plenty of room to browse. Helpful staff with amazing recall on locations of out of prints. You can get gaming supplies as well. AMAZING collection of collectables!
Ive been going to this shop for YEARS because its THE BEST COMIC SHOP. Even after moving to the other side of town I still drive here to get my comics. Amazing owners, amazing staff, and a second to none selection of current and old comics and toys. Cant say enough good things about this place!!!
Really good selection and extremely nice and helpful staff.
This is probably the best comic shop I’ve been to; definitely the best in Columbus. The owners are very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about comics.There are often mini comic-con events here with TV celebrities and artist appearances at least once per year.There are good deals on comics that are bagged/boarded and sorted upstairs. Downstairs has even more where they keep their $1 comics, but they are unsorted. You can find gems down there on occasion.This store also has action figures, board games, and some MTG cards.
A fantastic comic store, with an amazing selection, and an even more incredible staff. Every single time Ive visited, Ive immediately been helped out by staff. They focus on providing the best customer service and recommendations to their customers. Given the fact that the walls are packed with thousands and thousands of comics, its so helpful to have someone who knows the place like the back of their hands helping you out. Not to mention that the staff all seem to be incredibly knowledgeable and huge fans of comics themselves.
Packrat comics is hands down the best comic shop in town. They do so much fun stuff for the community and have excellent service. Do yourself a favor and check them out
Very helpful, friendly, and clean, with a wide selection that was organized easily to find what youre looking for
They ALWAYS have the best selection and service in the area. Way better than local alternatives for Magic singles. And their import toy section is packed with goodies. If youre looking for nerd stuff on the west side of town, definitely drop in.
My kids love this store and I love the staff. They are very knowledgeable and helpful. No pressure to buy and the staff always is willing to give guidance. My kids and I love coming to this place.
They have a pretty great selection here, displays of new comics as soon as you walk in then an alphabetical inventory to the side. The attendant was very nice and eager to help me find what I was looking for and offer suggestions for other series I might be interested in. The location is a bit understated, but not too difficult to find. Highly recommend visiting!
Great staff! Great place! So much stuff I would love to have myself
Rad place...
Helpful staff, well organized and great selection of comics, trades and board games.
This store has really grown over the last few years. They have expanded into a whole new selection. They even have a section in the very back of the store to game in.I have been for midnight magic releases and the community that shows up is a really good group of people. No matter if you love comics, board games, or collectible toys they have something for everyone.
This place is legit!! Had boxes upon boxes of old comics. Really cool owners, talked with them about all sorts of stuff. They even let me look in the basement (more comics), for stuff I was looking for. Found some hard to find books here.
Packrat Comics is a large shop with a wide selection on new comics, back issues, trade paperbacks and various ephemera. They also have a good game section with and emphasis on board games. Its a nice, bright environment and they have a friendly staff. The best shop the West side of Columbus. Ample parking as well.
They have a great selection of new comic books, and back issues. While it may be a bit of work, there is a teasure trove of comics in boxes in the basement. Not in any particular order, but if you have the time to shift through them, you might find that elusive issue you were looking for. Highly recommend Packrat.
Great shop! Had tons of different selections to go through be it comics, clothing, board games, comics and collectibles. Visited while in town for a concert would highly suggest
Love love love this place. Been shopping here since like 2013. The owners are great and treat us all like family. My kids love shopping here as well. They have great activities and events such as Friday Night Magic. I will always shop here.And thank you for the military discount!!
Packrat comics has been around for a 25 years and has become a fixture in the community.The owners are some of the nicest people youll have the pleasure of meeting. I have been in and out of the comic book scene for awhile and every time I get back into it I can honestly say its because of the knowledgeable and caring staff of Packrat Comics. This place is the closest youll ever get to biting into simple Ricks waffer cookies. Come home to Packrat Comics.
Hands down my favorite comic shop,super friendly staff and a great collections of comics,games, toys and collectibles. They also host lots of fun events to attend including Not at comic con, magic nights, wrestling ppvs showings,free comic book day and many more! Really can not say enough about how much I love this shop!
They dont always have what Im looking right off the bat but the staff here are super friendly and easy to talk to, and are willing to have something specially ordered for you. They normally have events going on every other or every three months or so and they do hold Magic The Gathering events pretty regularly so theres always something to look forward to. Fairly decent selection of board and card games and some really cheap $1.00 comics. If not once every week its normally every other week I would visit this place its great!
The best place to get your Comics and toy needs met, I always have a great experience each time I visit. The staff is awesome and their selections are top notch, I always end up finding something extra I didnt know I needed!👍😁👍 👍😁👍
Great comic book selection, good customer service, clean store but the older stock is a disaster. Just thrown in the basement and no order. Still I like the place and recommend it to anyone.
My son found some Dog Man books here the other day. He was so happy! Great selection of comics here.
Awesome shop, great selection of comics and collectibles of all sorts! The employee that was there was super helpful and a real treat to talk to, not like some other comic books shop folks! Definitely recommend this place!
The selection of comics and games is exceptional! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. My favorite comic store in Columbus!
Worlds Best Comic ShopWinner of the Eisner Award for 2017 for the Worlds Best Comic Shop.Locally owned and carrying most everything you could want from a shop: DC and Marvel, Boom, Dark horse and plenty of other independent publishers. Supplies, toys, figures, a whole huge section of gaming, trade paperbacks and loads of backstock.I dare you to drop in and not have a good time.
Amazing store! They have everything and then some. And in a rare occasion they dont, they help try and find it.Owners and staff are friendly, and knowledgeable. Combined with the atmosphere of the store, even Sheldon Cooper would get his happy on😉
What a fun day at The comic shop! Haunted house, cosplay, local artist and a great selection of comics. New comics and Bargain basement for past issues. Very helpful and worth a stop in, Thanks!
My kids and I love this place. We always find something we dont need. Love the lower level selection of old comics - I could kill way too much time down there!
Awesome family place!! Support local business!! Will be going again soon!!
Love this place but some of the prices are high. The graphic novels I go in to buy are 20$ usually (they price by whats on the back of the issue) but you can get them on amazon for 5-6 bucks each plus shipping. Basically Ill go here to buy one or two and get new recommendations or for older comics but newer ones you can get much better deals online unfortunately.
Great and helpful staff!
I love this place. Everyone is friendly and helpful. The Owners (Jamie and Theresa) are exceptional.
Great comic book shop! If you cant find it here, they dont make it. Loved the layout and everything was easy to find with their signs.
Nice people who own it. This place is huge im talking at least 2000 square feet of comics, books, swagg, cards, you name it. And they are having an awesome haunted house for the kids and giving away free comics. I support this local business for life now.