Bulletproof Comics

Recently came here to buy a Nintendo 64 remote. The manager did not have it in stock but assured me it would be in the following day. Thankfully it was, and the manager compensated me with an apology, discount and a great conversation. Overall, great customer service. Thanks!

Came here for DK3 variant after being out of the game for awhile. The staff & owner are super friendly and accommodating– I went out of my way to come to this location and plan to again in the future!

I love this store! Better than video games New York in my opinion. I brought two gameboy classics, used, for $ 15.00 without tax.

This is one of my favorite places in the world. Very chill crew of people working there. The owner, Hank, is amazing and is always helpful as can be. I’ve never left the store without a smile on my face. I play Magic the Gathering and, even with my slight anxiety problems, I always have a great time because the crew who play Magic there are also quite wonderful.
I can’t recommend this local hobby shop enough!

A couple of friends and I stopped by this shop on a Saturday to participate in a Magic: the Gathering booster draft. Hank and his staff were incredibly accommodating and welcoming to us. They have a great local community.
MTG aside, the shop is filled with tons of comics, animé goods, video games, and other gaming accessories — basically my entire geek childhood crammed into one glorious store.
Hank mentioned that the shop has been around for 20+ years. I can see why :)

their a joke of a comic book store on free comic day they olny allowed me 2 comics their only in it to rip people off not service the commmunity right dont waste your time going there. joe a

I’m fairly new to comic books, and I usually just go to Midtown, Forbidden Planet, or JHU. Surprisingly all three of these stores didn’t have back issues to the new Thor series (or the prices were ridiculously jacked up), so I figured I’d give Bulletproof a try.
Upon entering this store, I had no hope of finding what I came for. I was expecting this to be a St. Mark’s Comics type of situation (think claustrophobic and wildly disorganized). The store did have some sort of organization, it escaped me, but there definitely is a system. Fortunately the associates are super helpful, and friendly.
I did end up finding what I was looking for, and I think the issues I bought might’ve even been discounted!
Besides the fact that the lighting was depressing, and the store can use some cleaning, this place is awesome, and I highly recommend it.

Bulletproof is the best comic book and game store in the city. Hank, the owner, is a one of a kind guy that will do his absolute best to suit your every need. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, chances are they can order it for you. They also have an extensive skate shop, and they even repair electronics!
I have been going for years for their weekly gaming tournaments. Unlike most stores, the environment is more relaxed, so you can be comfortable when playing, without having to worry about anyone taking things too seriously. Also, this is the only store I know that you can accidentally put your cards down, and actually have a hope of seeing them again five minutes later.
Highly recommend that you check it out if you’re into comics or gaming. Big things come in small packages, and you never know, you may end up making a friend for life!

i have always loved this store since i was a kid recently got a chance to go there and its still a great store and atmosphere very helpful and polite staff and a great selection of products.

This is my LCBS, and I go here first for my monthlies before expanding my search out to Midtown Comics. I was an infrequent attendee at the start, and they didn’t know me very well, but as I came in more and interacted with them, they became more familiar and friendly. Although they weren’t able to order older issues of things like Ghostbusters for me, they did begin to carry Bee and Puppycat after I came in asking for it. It’s the little things like that that make a loyal out of me.
I hope to be able to support them in the years to come, and I look forward to see what recommendations they might have for me in the future.

I am reviewing ONLY the Comics part of Bulletproof Comics, since the sign indicates it is a comic store.
I went here a few weeks ago. There are tables and chairs in front of all the comics, meaning I can’t browse and subsequently purchase any of them.
After awkwardly hovering around the tables and being offered no help, I realize today is game day. I came for comics and may as well kick rocks because comics are not accessible certain days of the week. It would be nice if a sign indicated when I could actually go into the comic store and buy comics.

I might be a bit biased as I grew up in the neighborhood. Bulletproof was MY comic book store of choice. Fast forward some years, with the emergence of internet shopping and e-​books it’s nice to see this place still going strong. I don’t read comics much anymore and also since I’ve become a fan of e-​media I rarely purchase physical goods anymore.
I happened by this place on my way to Target. It was one of those nostalgia moments that you get when you’re leaving a place for a long time. I decided to pick up an issue of X-​Men, for old times sake. This store is packed as always with the latest greatest issue of just about everything and also plenty of old back issue series as well. Also if comics aren’t your thing there’s also a back room with posters and action figures. Not to mention they do sell animé and video games opposite the comics. I had come on a Saturday and there were tables out. I’m guessing it was for a Pokemon or Magic tournament. I never really got into the whole card game thing but there’s weekly games held here so it’s a great place to get a dose of geek culture if you’re into that sort of thing.
The guys who run the place have been there for as long as I can remember and Bulletproof will always be a staple at the Flatbush Junction.

My days of spending hours in comic shops are long over, but when I moved back to the old neighborhood I wanted my son to do something different so I took him to Bulletproof .
Real friendly staff who actually took the time to talk video games with an 11 year old.
Wide selection of games and TPB and MOC. Action figures. I also love how many cold cast porcelain statues they offer.

This might be one of my favorite comic book stores in all of NYC. I’ve only been once so far, but I was blown away — they sell comics and related things (cards, games, apparel) and longboards! Very awesome! I’m into both, so I was naturally pumped.
What’s even better is that when I walked in, there was a Magic tournament happening and it was mostly people of color. YESSSSSSSSSSSS. I’m so tired of the stereotypical white guy comic book environments where I’m looked at as an anomaly. Yes, I like thin books with pictured panels and card games, not a big deal.
Also, the people who work here are beyond friendly and very chill. If you have a metro card and some time, head over and support awesome businesses like this.

If you’ve ever been into the world of comic books this is the place for you with a slew of names Spider-​Man, Super Man, Bat Man to name a few. Video games tournaments which you could win 1^st prize cash if you think you’ve got what it takes sounds exciting well stop in and see for yourself !

As a college student right around the corner this place is a godsend. I’m just bummed I didn’t start coming here until I was (relatively) almost done with my degree. The staff is extremely friendly and informative. The shop itself is well stocked with old and new comics, video games, and they will put an order in on the spot if they’re out of what you’re looking for.
I went in on my birthday to buy some great trades (Waid’s DD, Infinity Gauntlet, and Future Foundation) and I received some great tips and friendly conversation while shopping. As I referred to earlier they will put in orders if they don’t have what you’re looking for, and they did just that for me as I wanted World War Hulk and House of M, which they didn’t have in the back.
Their membership takes 20% off your purchase of comics which saves money for someone like me who prefers to buy in bulk. Their video game offerings aren’t huge but are very diverse, from the current consoles all the way back to NES and even Neo Geo titles. TVs have comic/​video game related movies playing constantly setting a good atmosphere. They also have a skate shop in the back for those who are into that kind of thing.
I recommend this place above a more well-​known shop such as Midtown Comics for the more intimate setting and convenience for anyone in the area. Happy reading/​gaming!

I’ve reviewed Bulletproof in the past, 5 stars. That was before I got freaked out from the «Anonymous» hacker group and the PSN network hack. I erased all my internet footprints including my Unilocal account. Well I’ve gotten over that fear and have been back in full swing on Unilocal and I’m here to give Bulletproof back its 5 stars.
I’ve been coming to Bulletproof for a couple of years now. I’m a comic book collector, specifically 90s X-​Men comics. I’ve been to this store many times looking for old back issues and even buying new current comic books until the collection started to drain my wallet then I had to put a hold on it. If there was something I wanted that Bulletproof didn’t have, they would order it for me. AWESOME. I can trade in games for store credit OR cash unlike Gamecrap… I mean Gamestop where they give you significantly less money if you choose cash. The staff are really KNOWLEDGEABLE and FRIENDLY unlike… *drum roll*… Gamestop. Bulletproof holds gaming tournaments with cash prizes. They sell graphic T-​shirts, DVDs, video games, comics, hardcover volumes, new and used gadgets like Xbox, PS3, Rock Band guitars etc… They have a lot of local people who frequent the store and become regulars. You get to become known on a first name basis. You can have your comics put aside for you so you don’t miss it on the Wednesday new-​comic-​book-​day rush.
The best part of it all? (Well at least for me anyway… LOL) is that they opened up a skateboard shop in the back of the store. They have decks, completes, wheels, trucks, bearings, protective gear, skate shoes and the best of all… *longer drum roll*… Longboards! I recently became interested in the sport and I wanted to pick one up. I stopped in there today and spoke with Chris while feeding the parking meter gods and we had a great long time talking about longboarding. He picked out a board for me, had me test it out. He tightened it up, then I picked out a helmet and I was good to go! Bulletproof offers skateboard/​longboard lessons in warmer weather, plus, you get one free lesson with the purchase of a board. LIKE OMG FOR REALZ. Something FREE in NYC! I can’t wait to test out my board tomorrow before the slushy snow comes this weekend.
Now I’ve got my local comic book/​video game/​skateboard shop to call home!

Theyre comic book nerds and thats what I want when I go to a comic book store.
They are very informative and not in a condescending way either. They legitimately want to help you and of course make a sale in the process. The comics are cheap and always brand new… they also sell video games at lower prices than gamestop and from time to time you can see a mini-​gameathon going on inside.
The place is never crowded and the staff is never rude.
Would five star them if they had a larger game selection.

This is a great store! I have been shopping here for about three years now and I love coming to this place. They have a great stock of comics, games, and skateboards. The staff are very friendly and also very knowledgeable. When my Playstation 3 stopped working they were the only store willing to fix it, and they did a great job. I love this place, and look forward to coming here for years to come.

Yay! Wednesday was New Comics Day at Bulletproof (and weekly wherever comics are sold, apparently). So refreshing. Everyone there was there for COMICS. Staff were available to answer questions. Browsing the back issues was relaxing and in no way rushed. Comics were half price that day. My friend and I found some books for our collection and also bought bags & boards.
Reply to Hank: I think that your special-​event strategy (a staff member to focus on non-​event customers) will be great. I wish every business owner would read reviews and respond to Unilocalers the way you do!