Super friendly, store is really well-organized. Prices are competitive, staff are very knowledgeable and passionate, but not pushy. Really enjoy being here when I get the time to stop in.

JD and his staff are super knowledgeable, always friendly, and always give me recommendations on great books. I moved from Manayunk to Reading and I still have subscriptions to comics shipped to me because of how much I love this shop and the great business they do.

Great store. Friendly staff/owner. I wish they had more dc posters. But they have a lot of books here. I bought a couple posters here and I even got a dnd essential starter kit.

JD has an incredible selection of trade paperbacks, figures, shirts, and other nerdy games and products. It's a small store, but if you are looking for something - just ask JD! :)

Love this place...great staff...excellent options

Awesome Buissness

Live I've Toledo, Ohio n I ordered Philly finatic t-shirt online. The T-shirt was pretty cheap in price and the she came to me very fast. I am very satisfied with the quality of the shirt, and I plN on doing more business with this company. Thank you

If you like comics and custom nerd-centric art, then you're going to love this place. JD is super knowledgeable about all things comic related, and loads of other culturally significant stuff too! His pop culture inspired art (available on shirts, posters, stickers, and more) is absolutely beautiful. Plus, everyone there is so much fun to chat with.

Great comic shop! Came in looking for something new to read and was recommended a whole stack of titles by friendly knowledgeable staff. Thanks guys! Cant wait to come back.

Dope little pocket university for nerds in Manayunk. The owner is real chill, too. He even put my book, Callers: Emergence on his shelf (shameless plug, I know, but the guy really is dope. Indie supporting indie and all that. Real laid back dude.) They got comics, manga, figurines, toys, all the hits. Check'em out.

Very helpful. And if there's something you're looking for that they don't have in store, they will track it down for you

Local small business supporting a local small author. JD is cool as shit.

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One of the friendliest shops I've ever walked into. JD was interested in my preferences, and quick to engage and recommend something related. It was a great read too! Will absolutely be going back.

Friendly owner and a marvelous store. I enjoyed our talk about our flag means death

Huge selection with friendly staff. Would go again!

Best vibes
Best staff
Best selection
UNDEFEATED STICKERS & ORIGINAL ART

My 8-year-old son is just getting into comics and we went here. I know nothing! The staff member talked to my son without infantilizing him and we went home with some cool comics. More importantly, my son felt like he was let into a world of books and knowledge.

JD has so much stuff in his store you can't even begin to know what you want to buy there is so much memorabilia it's crazy amazing customer service bought myself a shirt made me feel like fams.

Always freindly staff, great selection of video games to play, nice recommendations for new and experienced readers alike, great prices, and centrally located. What's not to love?

Amazing folks with even more amazing stuff. Aside from nerding out over an amazing selection of comics, the merch is also super cool. A shirt I absolutely needed was not available in my size and Johnny printed it right on the spot so I didn't have to wait for the next run! I'm going to add Hero Complex to my splurge rotation. Love it!

Friendly, knowledgeable staff & good selection

My husband has been going here for years for his comic fix! I love stopping in and finding cool local art and other treasures. Highly recommend!

This place is awesome- great place to pick up comics or original prints!

Good.

It's so nice to have a comic book shop so close by and I love that there is an all-ages section that's very visible so I can bring my kiddo in to browse. Also, so glad I got that heads up about Vol. 10 of Saga. Everything was totally cool...until it wasn't! [dissolves into a puddle of tears]

Support your local comic book shop, y'all!

One of the things I miss most about being in Philly is being able to walk down to JD's shop and get a recommendation for a book I had no idea existed but would end up loving. The selection of books is great and the community events like the book club are a great way to get into comics and meet new friendly people.

The best. Really fun stuff and here, and the dude knows what the heck is up. I say I like this, he says oh try this. I say what about this and he explains everything without spoilers because he cares about my adventure into the comics. The dude knows whats up.

Stopped in to JDs a couple a years ago to peak into the world of comics for the first time during a low period of the MCU right after getting sucked in to it. We havent looked back.

Walked in thinking Id pick up a Batman and an Ironman and go on my way but I picked up so much more. I had never read a comic book before, and every question I had was answered and provided me with the best guidance to get what I was looking for.

Rae and JD are always filled to the brim with recommendations that are right for you and your expectations/descriptions. Sometimes Ill just spew out a sentence of adjectives of what Im looking for, and theyre right there with the answer.

They have SO many trades and single issues to browse, and whatever they dont have theyre happy to special order. I mostly appreciate that they dont call you when they arrive, theyll text (no, Im not joking, I really love it) Theyve also got shirts, Art prints, magnets, stickers if youre not in the mood for a book.

Ill go out of my way not to order from online retailers just so I can go in and get recommendations, browse and find my new favorite thing on the shelf.

Beyond thankful and lucky to have such a kind, knowledgeable and characteristic shop in our area.

My wife and I fell in love with comics because of JDs shop. If youre nearby you owe it to yourself to stop in.

This is an excellent comic book and nerd shop to visit. JD and his staff are extremely nice and awesome and helpful . I always enjoy my time here as well as the conversations with the people here.

Been coming here for a few years now and cant say enough about how great this place is. Whether its JD, Rae, or someone filling in, you can always count on a good recommendation. They treat you like a friend there and it goes a long way!

Great customer service...wife got my Wedding Anniversary present here early.

Awesome shop, awesome staff, and the best place to buy comics in the city.

I expected more but otherwise it was cool.

JD is the best! Such a warm and welcome environment.

Great store, friendly staff, love going in and getting great recommendations as well as a good conversation. One of my favorite stops on Main Street!

Awesome little comic shop stop. Has a variety of anime and Manga novel collections. Staff is super friendly. Comfortable little shop feel!

Amazing comic store I would go here everyday if I could!!!

Great place. Owner very knowledgeable and helpful

Great shop! JD is awesome.

JD becomes a friend after your first visit. The store has such a positive and embracing vibe, you won't want to leave.

Stop in, JD will get you started on the right comic for you or your kid. And then your next comic. And the comic that compliments the record you bought. And the comic that picks up from your favorite movie. And a new genre, and more favorites, and more and more.
Seriously, JD is amazing for his customers. Very full service. I love stopping in for my subscriptions and new suggestions.

Best comic shop in philly

Awesome local comic book shop! Hosts game nights as well!

Awesome selection and super helpful look forward to my next visit!!

If you live in the Manayunk/Roxborough area and are a comic book fan, you should be getting your pull list from here. After moving to Philly from NY, I found it really hard to find a shop to go to consistently. I'm so happy one opened up around here. What's better is that the owner is an unbelievably nice guy. If there is something you're looking for, he will go out of his way to try and find it online. If he missed something in your list, he will make sure you get it the following week.

What makes this shop so incredible is the atmosphere created. A majority of comic book readers are always trying to find a place to congregate and just come together and bond over our shared interests. This is the place to do that.

This is an excellent little comic book store. I was just visiting Philly for the weekend and I decided to check out all the comic book stores around the city. This is the first one that I stopped at and it didn't disappoint. The owner was extremely friendly and he recommended to me an awesome comic called Batman: White Knight which I can't wait to dive into. He had a little bit of everything. I highly recommend stopping by here if you're visiting Philly or if you live here. It's an excellent little shop.

Sweet little comic, graphic novel, and merch shop with a deceptively large collection. All I had to do was say "hello" and I suddenly had a great new graphic novel in my hands.

Love this place..small but a well stocked comic book shelf new and old..excellent customer service..plus it has become my new 1 stop comic shop forget south street or the one on samson street..this is where I'm going for now on for my comic books..i asked them could they hold something for and put something aside for me and they did no problem .. try doing that at the South st. comic book store and they'll look at you like they want to punch you in your face

Great selection and cool staff

Terrific selection, friendly and helpful staff. JD is a boss.

My favorite shop in the city.

For years I had been searching for a store that I felt welcomed. After moving to Manayunk 2 years ago I couldnt believe in finally found one. JD has built an outstanding store and an even better community of comic fans from all backgrounds and walk of life. I walked in scared to tell him I didnt like a lot of female portrayals in comics and he showed me how there is tons of awesome content that I can read instead of the Marvel and DC stuff I was used to. Stop in and strike up a conversation! JD is awesome and will always find something up your alley.

Whether you're an experienced comic book afficionado and the idol of millions, or uninitiated to comics and forced to sit alone every day in the school cafeteria, this shop is for you. The staff is friendly, patient, and helpful, and gives customers their undivided attention. Join the Hero Complex club, everyone is welcome!

This is one of the friendliest comic shops I've ever walked into. Always welcoming and approachable, the staff is knowledgeable, helpful and fun. This place really is a gem.

Been here several times and each time has been a great experience! Hope to pop in again soon next time I am in the area!

Great place that made me feel welcome and connected for the brief time I lived in Manayunk!

Love this store! Very welcoming, and they even host events! If they don't have what you're looking for, they will order it. Thanks for being awesome!

Wonderful, well-stocked shop owned & run by friendly folks that any comic book lover will enjoy!

This shop is awesome! The ownerJDis friendly and will put in special orders for anything not in stock and gives great requests, to boot. There are a lot of queer-friendly comics for all ages which is wonderful to see! Its also an easily accessible shop for folks with wheelchairs, unlike one or two others Ive been to in the city (no stairs, has double doors that open plenty wide).

This shop is so fun and the owner, JD, is such a great guy. We ended up staying at chatting with him for a little while and walked out with King of Tokyo. They truly have something for everyone here. My fianc and I cant wait to go back next time were in Manayunk!

This shop is always well stocked and the owner is very friendly and accommodating. Great service (JD will special order just about anything he doesn't have in stock and is always giving great recommendations) and also offers plenty of awesome stuff for the community like book club, drink and draw, and game night. Definitely a local gem.

Excellent customer service and nice environment!

Great comic book store in Manayunk! The owner is personable and they have a wide selection of comics, games, and collectibles.

We loved this place and plan to go regularly. I took in my queer tween and the enby employee there showed them everything queer. They talked about all kinds of things and it was really welcoming. Kiddo got a subscription to a new comic and is super excited about reading all of the comics!

Best comic shop in the city. If JD doesn't have it in, he'll get it for you. Regular game nights, too.

Great place with friendly and knowledgeable staff.

JD is a good guy. He knows his comics

JD's a great guy who really cares about the community. He's got cool unique items in the shop too.

Incredible experience at Jds! I was going in to by a birthday gift for my brother who is a huge marvel fan. Jd gave me a couple great suggestions and we landed on a commission art piece that he did, and I couldnt be happier with it. His management skills and customer service skills are top notch!

I will be a customer for life. I have already been back to pick up the art piece and some reading that he recommended!

Great selection, owner is extremely friendly and helpful! Love the game nights and book club!

Love this place. Nice curated selection of modern comics and JD is friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable and will help find what every you are looking for. Store also does monthly events like the Graphic Novel Book club, game nights, etc. Highly recommend

Very friendly proprietor. Lots of events and good selection of comics.

JD, the owner, knows comics. He has great reccomendations. Also cool shirts.

Great section of kid appropriate comics!

Wonderful shop, the owner is warm, knowledgeable, and engaging. I just got into comics and I named one I was reading and he rapid fired so many things that were similar that I would like. Im disappointed we didnt come here more (had been in a few other times). His tshirts are amaze balls too!!! Get your butt in here :)

JD is knowledgeable and the store carries all sorts of titles. I was surprised at the selection. I was even able to pre-order a book for next month. Hidden gem of a store.

I've been going to JD's Hero Complex for about 3 or 4 years. I've seen him interact with all types of people and, no matter who they are, he always does it with a smile. JD is always accommodating and he never fails to try to help people with what they need whether it be through ordering books or giving good recommendations. He's also one of the kindest people I know and anyone in the Philadelphia area would be crazy not to check him out.

I love this comic shop. The owner, JD, is amazing and a great resource. The shop is very welcome and easy to browse

Convenient location and super great staff. Highly recommended!!

The owner of the shop is very friendly and helpful.

I've only been here once because i don't live in the area, but I'll gladly make a trip back any time I'm in Philly! JD is incredibly kind and made me feel very welcome. there's a great selection of books, as well as tee shirts designed by JD as well! I bought one and had it shipped to my house when it was back in print. overall great service and a great experience

That's my guy. Great spirit. Great attitude. Always helpful.

Great selection. I love this place.

Best local artist owner anywhere. Great store!

Great recommendations, considerate staff, great selection. I only wish I had more occasions to go here!

Welcoming and quickly set my son up with a subscription.

JD is great and VERY helpful when it comes to recommendations, if he doesn't have something he will order it for you and send it to your house I would highly recommend this place for any comic lover

JD's has quickly become one of my favorite shops in Manayunk. JD is a super nice guy and super helpful. His recommendations are consistently spot on and if he doesn't have something immediately available he's happy to see if he can order it for you. 1000/10 have spent way to much money here

What a great shop with a spectacular selection and helpful staff! I went in there intended to spend $5-10 on a comic book and ended up getting two actual books and a shirt. If I lived in the neighborhood I would probably spend a lot of time here. It's definitely on my list of things to do on future visits!

Came in from Chicago for the weekend with my husband and MIL; husband grew up in Philly. Our AirBnB was up on Tower in Manyunk and we went to Jake's for dinner our first night....don't worry, I'm getting to Johnny Destructo's, I'm setting the scene. But I knew before I landed that I wanted something with Gritty on it- he's just so.....GRITTY. As we're walking to dinner our first night and we walked past a closed storefront with THE PERFECT GRITTY SHIRT. Gritty's big, dumb, terrifying face and "Bad Things Happen In Philadelphia". Perfection. I knew before I left town I had to have that shirt.
Imagine my delight when i went in a couple days later and found out it was designed by Johnny himself, as well as all the other shirts! I was so excited to not only be supporting a small local business, but a local artist as well. Didn't buy all the shirts I wanted- ain't made of money. But I did snag a couple stickers from the register to satisfy my urge. Hope to visit Johnny Destructo's on my next Philly adventure.

Ive been here on several occasions and have always had positive experiences. Staff is always friendly and helpful. As someone fairly new to comics, sometimes stores can be overwhelming or feel judgy, and this is not one of them. Awesome collection, reasonably priced, and well organized! Enjoyed browsing through back issues and found many to add to my collection.

Great little independent comic shop. Good mix of everything. Great people.

The owner is friendly and very knowledgeable. He also does his own artwork. Support this small business!

When I went to the store they were super nice to me and my brother and answered all my questions! 100/10 I would come back!

Great little independent comic shop. Good mix of everything. Great people.

Ive been here on several occasions and have always had positive experiences. Staff is always friendly and helpful. As someone fairly new to comics, sometimes stores can be overwhelming or feel judgy, and this is not one of them. Awesome collection, reasonably priced, and well organized! Enjoyed browsing through back issues and found many to add to my collection.

Great comics and great service from a friendly, neighborhood store

Came in from Chicago for the weekend with my husband and MIL; husband grew up in Philly. Our AirBnB was up on Tower in Manyunk and we went to Jake's for dinner our first night....don't worry, I'm getting to Johnny Destructo's, I'm setting the scene. But I knew before I landed that I wanted something with Gritty on it- he's just so.....GRITTY. As we're walking to dinner our first night and we walked past a closed storefront with THE PERFECT GRITTY SHIRT. Gritty's big, dumb, terrifying face and "Bad Things Happen In Philadelphia". Perfection. I knew before I left town I had to have that shirt.
Imagine my delight when i went in a couple days later and found out it was designed by Johnny himself, as well as all the other shirts! I was so excited to not only be supporting a small local business, but a local artist as well. Didn't buy all the shirts I wanted- ain't made of money. But I did snag a couple stickers from the register to satisfy my urge. Hope to visit Johnny Destructo's on my next Philly adventure.

What a great shop with a spectacular selection and helpful staff! I went in there intended to spend $5-10 on a comic book and ended up getting two actual books and a shirt. If I lived in the neighborhood I would probably spend a lot of time here. It's definitely on my list of things to do on future visits!

When I went in there, two women were in there and both were very helpful. This store also has a really good selection.

JD's has quickly become one of my favorite shops in Manayunk. JD is a super nice guy and super helpful. His recommendations are consistently spot on and if he doesn't have something immediately available he's happy to see if he can order it for you. 1000/10 have spent way to much money here

JD is great and VERY helpful when it comes to recommendations, if he doesn't have something he will order it for you and send it to your house I would highly recommend this place for any comic lover

Welcoming and quickly set my son up with a subscription.

Love this shop!

Amazing comic book shop tucked away on main street in Manayunk. The owner JD is awesome and has passion for the industry.

JD rocks! It's been too long since Rox/MYK had a proper comic store.

JD is the best! Always happy to help and very knowledgeable. He hosts monthly game nights and a graphic novel of the month club that are both a ton if fun. If your in the area you should definitely check Hero Complex out.

This place is awesome! I've been driving 30 minutes to get downtown when there's a much better place right in manayunk. JD really knows his stuff, and all the customers are comic lovers very open to recommendations. My boyfriend and I went here just to stop in and ended up walking away with great recommendations and an overall amazing experience. There's a pretty good inventory and he's always willing to order whatever you're looking for. I would recommend for anyone to go here!

Jd is a great dude who will find you what you need no matter what the odd request. Not cheaper than Amazon, but you know that's not how comic shops work. Great recommendations as well!

Welcoming and JD is very knowledgeable and friendly. Great small shop to get your weekly comic fix!

Great little comic shop, friendly staff that are happy to serve you and chat about comics, movies, games, etc all day long

Cool shop with the expected comic book items but also with some of the owner's work as well - definitely recommend checking out his pieces too. Owner was also very friendly.

If you like small comic shops, you'll love it here. I plan on going back next time I'm in the area.

The shop is the best. Hey Parker!

This place is simply the best! The only comics store in the general Manayunk area and really the only one you should even consider. The store owner JD is the sweetest, coolest, and most knowledgeable guy! He has a fantastic pop culture collection of comics, figures, and shirts and if he doesn't have what you're looking for he can do a pick-up order for you right to his store. He's also a very talented artist and sells his own shirts and prints! He will do commissions and from the pet portraits and specialty prints I've seen, he would be the perfect go-to artist if you're looking for a unique gift idea! He has recommended so many great writers and comics to me so if you're in Manayunk be sure to stop by and say hi!

JD Is a rad dude. Recommended some cool places to eat, and pointed out some cool things to do in Manayunk. The store has a good selection with an option to subscribe for your favorite comics. Definitely worth returning and supporting the place.

Nice place

This place is just simply the best. JD is super knowledgeable about comics and is willing to get you the comics you need to satiate your inner nerd. So do yourself a favor and check out this place and support a local comic book store

JD is the best owner, and always makes people feel welcome in his shop! He really get to know you and recommends things based on what he knows you like. There's also usually a puppy in the shop!

Great place. Owner very knowledgeable and helpful

Great shop! JD is awesome.

JD is without a doubt the best. Was referred to his store by a friend two years ago and it was the best advice I've ever been given and I've been a regular customer ever since. His store is amazing, he suggests new stuff that I may enjoy when I come in, and he orders anything I need. He goes out of his way for his customers to make them happy. When I moved from Philly to San Diego, he continued to mail me my books. Like I said, JD is the best and I wouldn't think of getting my comics anywhere else.

JD becomes a friend after your first visit. The store has such a positive and embracing vibe, you won't want to leave.

Stop in, JD will get you started on the right comic for you or your kid. And then your next comic. And the comic that compliments the record you bought. And the comic that picks up from your favorite movie. And a new genre, and more favorites, and more and more.
Seriously, JD is amazing for his customers. Very full service. I love stopping in for my subscriptions and new suggestions.

Best comic shop in philly

Stand up business run by an even more stand up guy. Love seeing JD in the neighborhood. Buy yourself a comic and buy one for a friend!

They go out of their way to make you feel welcome. If you miss a subscription they will order a new one and have it in by the next week. The owner is great and very knowledgeable, I would highly recommend.

Great location and great customer service!

Awesome local comic book shop! Hosts game nights as well!

Awesome selection and super helpful look forward to my next visit!!

If you live in the Manayunk/Roxborough area and are a comic book fan, you should be getting your pull list from here. After moving to Philly from NY, I found it really hard to find a shop to go to consistently. I'm so happy one opened up around here. What's better is that the owner is an unbelievably nice guy. If there is something you're looking for, he will go out of his way to try and find it online. If he missed something in your list, he will make sure you get it the following week.

What makes this shop so incredible is the atmosphere created. A majority of comic book readers are always trying to find a place to congregate and just come together and bond over our shared interests. This is the place to do that.

This is an excellent little comic book store. I was just visiting Philly for the weekend and I decided to check out all the comic book stores around the city. This is the first one that I stopped at and it didn't disappoint. The owner was extremely friendly and he recommended to me an awesome comic called Batman: White Knight which I can't wait to dive into. He had a little bit of everything. I highly recommend stopping by here if you're visiting Philly or if you live here. It's an excellent little shop.

Sweet little comic, graphic novel, and merch shop with a deceptively large collection. All I had to do was say "hello" and I suddenly had a great new graphic novel in my hands.

Love this place..small but a well stocked comic book shelf new and old..excellent customer service..plus it has become my new 1 stop comic shop forget south street or the one on samson street..this is where I'm going for now on for my comic books..i asked them could they hold something for and put something aside for me and they did no problem .. try doing that at the South st. comic book store and they'll look at you like they want to punch you in your face

Great selection and cool staff

Terrific selection, friendly and helpful staff. JD is a boss.

My favorite shop in the city.

For years I had been searching for a store that I felt welcomed. After moving to Manayunk 2 years ago I couldnt believe in finally found one. JD has built an outstanding store and an even better community of comic fans from all backgrounds and walk of life. I walked in scared to tell him I didnt like a lot of female portrayals in comics and he showed me how there is tons of awesome content that I can read instead of the Marvel and DC stuff I was used to. Stop in and strike up a conversation! JD is awesome and will always find something up your alley.

Whether you're an experienced comic book afficionado and the idol of millions, or uninitiated to comics and forced to sit alone every day in the school cafeteria, this shop is for you. The staff is friendly, patient, and helpful, and gives customers their undivided attention. Join the Hero Complex club, everyone is welcome!

This is one of the friendliest comic shops I've ever walked into. Always welcoming and approachable, the staff is knowledgeable, helpful and fun. This place really is a gem.

Been here several times and each time has been a great experience! Hope to pop in again soon next time I am in the area!

Great place that made me feel welcome and connected for the brief time I lived in Manayunk!

Love this store! Very welcoming, and they even host events! If they don't have what you're looking for, they will order it. Thanks for being awesome!

Wonderful, well-stocked shop owned & run by friendly folks that any comic book lover will enjoy!

This shop is awesome! The ownerJDis friendly and will put in special orders for anything not in stock and gives great requests, to boot. There are a lot of queer-friendly comics for all ages which is wonderful to see! Its also an easily accessible shop for folks with wheelchairs, unlike one or two others Ive been to in the city (no stairs, has double doors that open plenty wide).

This shop is so fun and the owner, JD, is such a great guy. We ended up staying at chatting with him for a little while and walked out with King of Tokyo. They truly have something for everyone here. My fianc and I cant wait to go back next time were in Manayunk!

This shop is always well stocked and the owner is very friendly and accommodating. Great service (JD will special order just about anything he doesn't have in stock and is always giving great recommendations) and also offers plenty of awesome stuff for the community like book club, drink and draw, and game night. Definitely a local gem.

Excellent customer service and nice environment!

Great comic book store in Manayunk! The owner is personable and they have a wide selection of comics, games, and collectibles.

We loved this place and plan to go regularly. I took in my queer tween and the enby employee there showed them everything queer. They talked about all kinds of things and it was really welcoming. Kiddo got a subscription to a new comic and is super excited about reading all of the comics!

Best comic shop in the city. If JD doesn't have it in, he'll get it for you. Regular game nights, too.

Great place with friendly and knowledgeable staff.

JD is a good guy. He knows his comics

JD's a great guy who really cares about the community. He's got cool unique items in the shop too.

Incredible experience at Jds! I was going in to by a birthday gift for my brother who is a huge marvel fan. Jd gave me a couple great suggestions and we landed on a commission art piece that he did, and I couldnt be happier with it. His management skills and customer service skills are top notch!

I will be a customer for life. I have already been back to pick up the art piece and some reading that he recommended!

Great selection, owner is extremely friendly and helpful! Love the game nights and book club!

Love this place. Nice curated selection of modern comics and JD is friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable and will help find what every you are looking for. Store also does monthly events like the Graphic Novel Book club, game nights, etc. Highly recommend

Very friendly proprietor. Lots of events and good selection of comics.

JD, the owner, knows comics. He has great reccomendations. Also cool shirts.

Great section of kid appropriate comics!

Wonderful shop, the owner is warm, knowledgeable, and engaging. I just got into comics and I named one I was reading and he rapid fired so many things that were similar that I would like. Im disappointed we didnt come here more (had been in a few other times). His tshirts are amaze balls too!!! Get your butt in here :)

JD is knowledgeable and the store carries all sorts of titles. I was surprised at the selection. I was even able to pre-order a book for next month. Hidden gem of a store.

I've been going to JD's Hero Complex for about 3 or 4 years. I've seen him interact with all types of people and, no matter who they are, he always does it with a smile. JD is always accommodating and he never fails to try to help people with what they need whether it be through ordering books or giving good recommendations. He's also one of the kindest people I know and anyone in the Philadelphia area would be crazy not to check him out.

I love this comic shop. The owner, JD, is amazing and a great resource. The shop is very welcome and easy to browse

Convenient location and super great staff. Highly recommended!!

The owner of the shop is very friendly and helpful.

I've only been here once because i don't live in the area, but I'll gladly make a trip back any time I'm in Philly! JD is incredibly kind and made me feel very welcome. there's a great selection of books, as well as tee shirts designed by JD as well! I bought one and had it shipped to my house when it was back in print. overall great service and a great experience

That's my guy. Great spirit. Great attitude. Always helpful.

Great selection. I love this place.

Best local artist owner anywhere. Great store!

Great recommendations, considerate staff, great selection. I only wish I had more occasions to go here!

Awesome!

Best local artist owner anywhere. Great store!

Great selection. I love this place.

That's my guy. Great spirit. Great attitude. Always helpful.

I've only been here once because i don't live in the area, but I'll gladly make a trip back any time I'm in Philly! JD is incredibly kind and made me feel very welcome. there's a great selection of books, as well as tee shirts designed by JD as well! I bought one and had it shipped to my house when it was back in print. overall great service and a great experience

AMAZING, JD is great

The owner of the shop is very friendly and helpful.

The best comic book store I've ever been in.

Convenient location and super great staff. Highly recommended!!

I love this comic shop. The owner, JD, is amazing and a great resource. The shop is very welcome and easy to browse

Awesome place :)

The best, and I mean best shop. The staff are super nice, the selection is wide, and the overall experience is wonderful!

Awesome place great comics

The best!!!

I've been going to JD's Hero Complex for about 3 or 4 years. I've seen him interact with all types of people and, no matter who they are, he always does it with a smile. JD is always accommodating and he never fails to try to help people with what they need whether it be through ordering books or giving good recommendations. He's also one of the kindest people I know and anyone in the Philadelphia area would be crazy not to check him out.

Excellent selection, cute store, and an owner with a passion for comics that is only surpassed by his delightful charm. JD helped me find what I was looking for and pointed me in the direction of new material that I didn't know I was missing out on. He's never pushy and never makes you feel bad for browsing. Lovely place all around!!

Great service!

This place is awesome! I went in there looking for 2 graphic novels but they were sold out so the owner ordered them for me and sent them directly to my house, he also makes awesome t shirts, I ended up buying a baby yoda shirt for my girlfriend and she constantly gets compliments on it and everyone asking where she got it. I would highly recommend this place to anyone that's a comic book fan and just all around nerd like me lol the owner is a super helpful guy and will try his best to get anything for you ????????

JD is knowledgeable and the store carries all sorts of titles. I was surprised at the selection. I was even able to pre-order a book for next month. Hidden gem of a store.

Wonderful shop, the owner is warm, knowledgeable, and engaging. I just got into comics and I named one I was reading and he rapid fired so many things that were similar that I would like. I’m disappointed we didn’t come here more (had been in a few other times). His tshirts are amaze balls too!!! Get your butt in here :)

Greatest

Best shop in town for all your geeky needs

JD, the owner, knows comics. He has great reccomendations. Also cool shirts.

Love this place. Nice curated selection of modern comics and JD is friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable and will help find what every you are looking for. Store also does monthly events like the Graphic Novel Book club, game nights, etc. Highly recommend

Incredible experience at Jd’s! I was going in to by a birthday gift for my brother who is a huge marvel fan. Jd gave me a couple great suggestions and we landed on a commission art piece that he did, and I couldn’t be happier with it. His management skills and customer service skills are top notch!

I will be a customer for life. I have already been back to pick up the art piece and some reading that he recommended!

JD's a great guy who really cares about the community. He's got cool unique items in the shop too.

Best comic shop in the city. If JD doesn't have it in, he'll get it for you. Regular game nights, too.

Awesome shop! The customer service was friendly and helpful! We are always looking for more dice and comics. Ended up buying a collection of comics for my daughter and two sets of dice. The shop was clean and cool. Definitely recommend stopping in just to check things out!

My favorite place to shop for comics. Owner is welcoming and gives great recommendations and will order anything you need into the store that they don't have in stock. Has a great selection of LGBT+ books for kids and adults. They've also got some cool monthly events with a real nice crowd of folks who attend regularly.

We loved this place and plan to go regularly. I took in my queer tween and the enby employee there showed them everything queer. They talked about all kinds of things and it was really welcoming. Kiddo got a subscription to a new comic and is super excited about reading all of the comics!

This shop is so fun and the owner, JD, is such a great guy. We ended up staying at chatting with him for a little while and walked out with King of Tokyo. They truly have something for everyone here. My fiancé and I can’t wait to go back next time we’re in Manayunk!

This shop is always well stocked and the owner is very friendly and accommodating. Great service (JD will special order just about anything he doesn't have in stock and is always giving great recommendations) and also offers plenty of awesome stuff for the community like book club, drink and draw, and game night. Definitely a local gem.

Whether you're an experienced comic book afficionado and the idol of millions, or uninitiated to comics and forced to sit alone every day in the school cafeteria, this shop is for you. The staff is friendly, patient, and helpful, and gives customers their undivided attention. Join the Hero Complex club, everyone is welcome!

This is one of the friendliest comic shops I've ever walked into. Always welcoming and approachable, the staff is knowledgeable, helpful and fun. This place really is a gem.

Love this store! Very welcoming, and they even host events! If they don't have what you're looking for, they will order it. Thanks for being awesome!

For years I had been searching for a store that I felt welcomed. After moving to Manayunk 2 years ago I couldn’t believe in finally found one. JD has built an outstanding store and an even better community of comic fans from all backgrounds and walk of life. I walked in scared to tell him I didn’t like a lot of female portrayals in comics and he showed me how there is tons of awesome content that I can read instead of the Marvel and DC stuff I was used to. Stop in and strike up a conversation! JD is awesome and will always find something up your alley.

This shop is awesome! The owner—JD—is friendly and will put in special orders for anything not in stock and gives great requests, to boot. There are a lot of queer-friendly comics for all ages which is wonderful to see! It’s also an easily accessible shop for folks with wheelchairs, unlike one or two others I’ve been to in the city (no stairs, has double doors that open plenty wide).

My favorite place to buy comics and the store sells so amazing original tshirts

I love this store! A nice curated selection of major and indie comics, and fantastic selection of graphic novels. The owner is friendly, up for chatting about comics, and is always willing to give good suggestions.

Just moved into the area and found this amazing shop. It has so much great stuff, the original art on the t-shirts and stickers is really good and hilarious!

It also has a lot going on, game nights and monthly book club, so freakin awesome!!!

Terrific selection, friendly and helpful staff. JD is a boss.

Great selection and cool staff

Love this place..small but a well stocked comic book shelf new and old..excellent customer service..plus it has become my new 1 stop comic shop forget south street or the one on samson street..this is where I'm going for now on for my comic books..i asked them could they hold something for and put something aside for me and they did no problem .. try doing that at the South st. comic book store and they'll look at you like they want to punch you in your face

Sweet little comic, graphic novel, and merch shop with a deceptively large collection. All I had to do was say "hello" and I suddenly had a great new graphic novel in my hands.

This is an excellent little comic book store. I was just visiting Philly for the weekend and I decided to check out all the comic book stores around the city. This is the first one that I stopped at and it didn't disappoint. The owner was extremely friendly and he recommended to me an awesome comic called Batman: White Knight which I can't wait to dive into. He had a little bit of everything. I highly recommend stopping by here if you're visiting Philly or if you live here. It's an excellent little shop.

JD is a class act who goes the extra mile to get you what you're looking for. Love coming here.

If you live in the Manayunk/Roxborough area and are a comic book fan, you should be getting your pull list from here. After moving to Philly from NY, I found it really hard to find a shop to go to consistently. I'm so happy one opened up around here. What's better is that the owner is an unbelievably nice guy. If there is something you're looking for, he will go out of his way to try and find it online. If he missed something in your list, he will make sure you get it the following week.

What makes this shop so incredible is the atmosphere created. A majority of comic book readers are always trying to find a place to congregate and just come together and bond over our shared interests. This is the place to do that.

Super awesome place to hang out, and buy comics!

Awesome selection and super helpful look forward to my next visit!!

So knowledgeable and customer service orientated. The staff here is uber friendly! A fresh add for Manayunk!

While I've always been interested in comic books and graphic novels, I only recently really began reading them. In the past, the comic book shops I visited were pretty intimidating. This is not the case with JD's.

The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. You don't have to worry about any elitism or snobby attitudes. Everyone is super patient and happy to help you find whatever you're looking for.

The shop is the perfect size. JD's selection is big enough to fit anyone's taste without being overwhelming. He carries all the essential series from Marvel, DC, and Image along with a ton of indie comics. He's clearly put a lot of thought into maintaining a curated collection while being more than willing to special order comics for his customers.

My favorite part of JD's though is the community. You'll find a wide range of customers hanging out at his shop from people who've been reading comics for decades to those just getting into the hobby. Everyone there is always friendly and the atmosphere is really inviting. JD also hosts a ton of events including a monthly book club and game night. They are a great place to get together and talk about comic books and play some games with a great crowd of people.

JD's Hero Complex is without a doubt my favorite comic book shop. It's a great shop wether you love comics, are just getting into the hobby, or just want to meet some friendly people.

Not only is JD incredibly knowledgable about any comic book/movie/tv show/anything-even-remotely-related-to-pop-culture that you could ever want to discuss, he's also the least pretentious/most genuine person I've ever met. Johnny Destructo's Hero Complex echoes this: it's warm, inviting, fun, and filled with a wide selection of graphic novels, comic books, t-shirts, original artwork, and accessories.

On top of the array of merchandise available in his shop, JD is building the creative community around him by hosting monthly figure drawing and game nights that all are encouraged to attend (even if you can't figure draw, like me). The passion and dedication that JD has for his shop is evident. He should feel proud of everything he's accomplished in such a short amount of time--and you should definitely check it out!

Awesome local comic book shop! Hosts game nights as well!

Great service; friendly atmosphere!

Very friendly!

Great location and great customer service!

Great store, great guy. Had no idea what I wanted walking in, but a few minutes in there and I had a stack of comics. Just finished them and now I have to go back for more.

Very intimate comic book shop, wonderful items in stock for True collectors.

They go out of their way to make you feel welcome. If you miss a subscription they will order a new one and have it in by the next week. The owner is great and very knowledgeable, I would highly recommend.

Stand up business run by an even more stand up guy. Love seeing JD in the neighborhood. Buy yourself a comic and buy one for a friend!

Stop in, JD will get you started on the right comic for you or your kid. And then your next comic. And the comic that compliments the record you bought. And the comic that picks up from your favorite movie. And a new genre, and more favorites, and more and more.
Seriously, JD is amazing for his customers. Very full service. I love stopping in for my subscriptions and new suggestions.

JD becomes a friend after your first visit. The store has such a positive and embracing vibe, you won't want to leave.

JD is without a doubt the best. Was referred to his store by a friend two years ago and it was the best advice I've ever been given and I've been a regular customer ever since. His store is amazing, he suggests new stuff that I may enjoy when I come in, and he orders anything I need. He goes out of his way for his customers to make them happy. When I moved from Philly to San Diego, he continued to mail me my books. Like I said, JD is the best and I wouldn't think of getting my comics anywhere else.

JD is without a doubt the best. Was referred to his store by a friend two years ago and it was the best advice I've ever been given and I've been a regular customer ever since. His store is amazing, he builds relationships with his customers and gets to know what they enjoy, and he orders anything I need. He goes out of his way for his customers to make them happy. When I moved from Philly to San Diego, he continued to mail me my books. Like I said, JD is the best and I wouldn't think of getting my comics anywhere else.

I just came from JDHC, and as a *first* time customer, JD was EXTREMELY NICE. His store had all the cool things I was looking for, and he was more than willing to order anything I wanted.

Being a POC, it was very, very nice to be treated as a *regular customer*, and I am MOST DEFINITELY going to be a regular customer as long as his store is open. Support local businesses and MOST DEFINITELY support this one. Again, JD, thanks so much for making a lasting first impression on me, and I'll most definitely be back and buying more of your great books.

(Side note: I only gave him five stars because I couldn't give him seven stars. hahaha (JD would appreciate that!) :)
- Mike H.

I just came from JDHC, and as a *first* time customer, JD was EXTREMELY NICE. His store had all the cool things I was looking for, and he was more than willing to order anything I wanted.

Being a POC, it was very, very nice to be treated as a *regular customer*, and I am MOST DEFINITELY going to be a regular customer as long as his store is open. Support local businesses and MOST DEFINITELY support this one. Again, JD, thanks so much for making a lasting first impression on me, and I'll most definitely be back and buying more of your great books.

(Side note: I only gave him five stars because I couldn't give him seven stars. hahaha (JD would appreciate that!) :)
- Mike H.

Great shop! JD is awesome.

JD is such a nice person. His shop is fantastic but my favorite part of it is it has a community. I adore that everyone who likes comics/graphic novels/art books on main street goes to JD for their comic subscriptions, novel releases, and cute goodies. The shop is little, but very comfortable to be in. JD may be physic because he knows when to leave you alone and when to help you out and any of his employees/friends have adopted this gentle attitude to book browsing. Half his business is ordering stuff for you - so if you think about it, the shop has EVERYTHING.

JD Is a rad dude. Recommended some cool places to eat, and pointed out some cool things to do in Manayunk. The store has a good selection with an option to subscribe for your favorite comics. Definitely worth returning and supporting the place.

Great place. Owner very knowledgeable and helpful

This place is simply the best! The only comics store in the general Manayunk area and really the only one you should even consider. The store owner JD is the sweetest, coolest, and most knowledgeable guy! He has a fantastic pop culture collection of comics, figures, and shirts and if he doesn't have what you're looking for he can do a pick-up order for you right to his store. He's also a very talented artist and sells his own shirts and prints! He will do commissions and from the pet portraits and specialty prints I've seen, he would be the perfect go-to artist if you're looking for a unique gift idea! He has recommended so many great writers and comics to me so if you're in Manayunk be sure to stop by and say hi!

JD is the best owner, and always makes people feel welcome in his shop! He really get to know you and recommends things based on what he knows you like. There's also usually a puppy in the shop!

This place is just simply the best. JD is super knowledgeable about comics and is willing to get you the comics you need to satiate your inner nerd. So do yourself a favor and check out this place and support a local comic book store

I'm not as "into" this stuff as JD's regulars, but I have had the chance to peruse his offerings and they're AWESOME! Really cool stuff! More important, JD is an incredibly knowledgeable & personable guy and an extremely talented artist. Who knows...maybe I will become a "gerd" yet! If you haven't been here, get in here soon!

Came in here while waiting for a seat for breakfast. Met JD and staff and everyone is extremely friendly! Couple of T-shirts caught my eye and decided to buy them! If you're looking a well maintained and well informed shop for all of your nerdy needs, please stop by this shop! Located right next to Greg's Kitchen street parking is available! Say hello to the shop's dog, Parker! cutest puppy ever!

The best part about JD's Hero Complex is JD. He wants you to find what you love, and he's the best person for that job. He's knowledgeable, interested, concerned, and inclusive. If you're looking for your next cool read, or a gift for someone else, or even just a passionate conversation about the geek world, in general, JD is your dude.

Thanks for our Safety Pin shirts for the March on Philadelphia!

My best friend Ace and I went down one day a few weeks ago and we met JD. Fantastic guy. We're writing a comic of our own, so we wanted to look into art books, origin stories, just general things we should know while starting out. JD was on TOP of it. We told him what we were looking for, and he gave us exactly that, if not more. We left the store with a number of comics, praise from JD about our personal comic endeavors, and a mutual agreement that we NEEDED to come back.
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My one and only comic shop!!! Not only is he one of the nicest and warmest fellas I've ever had the pleasure of knowing, but JD is probably the most knowledgable guy I know when it comes to comics and super helpful when you need to find what you're looking for. The monthly events held at the shop are always great fun, and you honestly won't find a better or more inclusive community of nerds than the folks who gather here.

My husband and I moved to Manayunk a few months ago and needed to find our new local shop. The first time we visited JD greeted us like old friends. He's great at giving recommendations and their events are so fun. I always know that whenever I visit I'll have a great time (and walk out with some fantastic comics).

I love this place! I always go out of my way to stop in and say hello and pick up new additions.

If your considering a subscription and yr not local your in luck. I live in Ok. I wanted to support JD And Hero Complex because it is such a cool store. JD strives to make it more than just a "comic book" store for his patrons. I have subscription and my books are mailed to me . Arriving in perfect condition everytime. A+ for customer service and follow up.

Awesome!

This place rocks! I'm just getting into comics as an adult. JD is full of info for the novice and can order you whatever you want.

To put it simply, JD is amazing. When we moved into the neighborhood almost two years ago we were ecstatic that there was a comic book shop nearby. Since then we've grown to be friends and love stopping by to pick up our subscriptions, let our puppy say hi to one of her favorite people, or just to see what's new and going on. Though we haven't had the chance to join in on any of his events, we'll be attending his Board Game Night this month and are positive it will be a blast.

He truly knows his stuff and is always happy to help both comic nerds and those new to a fandom find the right item. Not to mention he's always happy to get an item in if he doesn't currently have it, much like he did at Christmas time when I wanted to get my sister her first graphic novels (DC Superhero Girls vol. 1 and 2).

Overall Hero Complex is a friendly shop that we love bringing all our friends to when they come to visit, many of which asking to return when they come back (most live in South Jersey). I'd recommend a visit to anyone and only hope for his business to continue to thrive.

An awesome little hole in the wall comic shop. Sells comics shirts toys and more. It's very intimate yet contains everything a die hard comic fan or a new reader might need!

I've known JD for many years since he worked at Comics and More at the King of Prussia mall. I was thrilled to hear he was opening his own shop in Manayunk, and since I recently moved to Germantown - I knew I had to transfer my subscriptions to his shop!

While the shop is small, he has a great selection of single issues and trades, shirts, and even original art. He even hosts events (I'm looking forward to attending a "Drink n' Draw" sometime soon)!

I've been to a number of unfriendly comic book stores where the staff grunts at you for "not being a real comic book fan" or assume "you must only like comics because of the movies." That's not JD's Hero Complex - it's a welcoming atmosphere for intimidated newcomers and avid comic book readers, alike! JD really brings a personal touch that is missing from a lot of comic shops! Go check it out!

I went there today and they had almost everything i wanted but what they din't have they ordered for me.

After years of not being interested in comic books, I stumbled into Hero Complex after a few drinks on Main St, and met the truly knowledgeable and caring Johnny Destructo. JD's knowledge and welcoming personality made me feel like a friend was recommending comics, I'm a fan of gritty realistic comics, and JD was able to name multiple crime themed comics off the top of his head, and not a single one of them(Rattler, We Can Never Go Home, Criminal) disappointed me. Hero Complex has a brilliantly warm vibe and will satisfy the beginning comic book reader all the way to the avid comic collector. Johnny Destructo

Great personal experience. You really get great service here. The only drawback is the lack of back issues you may find in a larger store.

Mr. Destructo is great - If he does not have it he will get it. Amazing spot, easy to get to. My kids love it. Thank you Mr. Destructo you rock

We love Hero Complex! The best comic shop in all the 'verse. Jd the owner is extremely friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. Pick his brain for all the answers to your comic questions. Awesome shirts, figures, and games. If he doesn't have it in stock, he can most likely find it for you. Don't miss out on your next visit to Manayunk!

I was just in there tonight. I met the owner JD and his wife, and instantly struck up a conversation about movies and comics and music. Not a far stretch for topics to be discussed in a comic store, but my point is, if you can meet someone for the first time and instantly chat it up with them as easily as I did, they're the kind of people who deserves your business.

The shop was smaller than you'd expect a comic shop to be, but I asked about two very different trade books from years ago and he had both, so don't let the lack of shelves upon shelves fool you. Also, he has a artwork done by himself on the walks for sale. I really had my eye on a Deadpool he drew but I spent way too much money today, perhaps I'll try back in a few weeks to snatch it up if it's still there.

It's a little hidden towards the far end of Main Street past the music store when most of the bar/restaurant foot traffic lightens up. Make it a point to walk a few more feet and check this place out.