Alternate Reality, Inc. is a well-stocked and versatile comic book shop located in Chicago's Mount Greenwood neighborhood. It boasts an impressive 3,200 square feet of floor space, making it one of the largest comic book stores in the Chicagoland area. The store carries a vast selection of new comics, with over 15,000 trade paperbacks and 45,000 back issues spanning from the Golden Age to the Modern Age. Customers can also find a wide range of movie, music, and comic posters, as well as action figures, statues, and models. The staff at Alternate Reality are knowledgeable and friendly, with the owner, Tim, often greeting regular customers by name. While a few customers have reported minor hiccups in their purchases, the overall experience is described as positive, with the store being a "really cool" and "solid neighborhood comic shop." In addition to comics, Alternate Reality offers a variety of other products, including Magic: The Gathering cards, board games, and a dedicated kids' corner. Alternate Reality is known for its exceptional value, offering a 15% discount on all new comics, as well as additional savings opportunities, such as Ladies' Day Thursdays, Super Sunday Sales, and a Good Grades Club for kids. The store also provides a subscription service with discounts of up to 25% off. Customers praise the store's stability, having operated at the same location since 1994, and its commitment to providing a wide selection and great customer service.
Great place lots of items to choose from. Great for Free comic book day
March 2024
Extremely well stocked and carries a nice variety of titles. Also has a great selection of movie, music and comic posters
March 2024
Seemed like a really solid neighborhood comic shop.Owner knew his stuff and knew half the people coming through the door by name. Had 3 separate hiccups in my purchase, but felt like a bad coincidence. Not my neighborhood, but bet it'd be cool to be a regular here.
