Local Heroes is a comic book and graphic novel store located in Ghent, Ghent's only one of its kind. The store carries a great selection of mainstream and independent comics, as well as the best selection of graphic novels in Virginia. They also offer a wide variety of comic and pop culture related toys and gifts. Local Heroes aims to create an environment that promotes comics as an art form and gives people a place to share and enjoy their hobby. The store is open from Monday to Saturday, 11 AM to 8 PM, and on Sundays from 11 AM to 6 PM. Customers can find a great variety of comics, books, and trinkets for all ages, and the staff is known to be helpful. The store also has an easily attainable in-store reward program. Reviewers have praised the store's amazing selection of graphic novels for kids, the cleanliness of the space, and the overall great experience. Local Heroes is considered the best comic shop in Hampton Roads, with a focus on comics and related items, without any unnecessary distractions.
Very welcoming store, friendly staff and clientele. Cozy but great selection.
June 2026
Slim back issue selection. But they make up for it with current books.
May 2026
Went into sell my comics fair pricing and you explained his reasoning for his pricing as well too sad that I had to sell them but glad that I went there instead of somewhere else
