Escape Pod Comics

By far my favorite comic book store on Long Island! I do mean comic books. You’ll find some other comics-​related merchandise, but the focus is certainly on comics. I can go in and talk comics for hours with Menachem, while finding a lot of great titles of mainstream and non-​mainstream comics to enjoy reading. Menachem has a great track record for finding titles that will be enjoyed by almost anyone, so if you need recommendations, just ask.
There is a range of prices depending on sales and specials, if one is a hold list customer, as well as super affordable back issues at only a dollar a piece. There is some great pop art for sale as well, often from local creators, making Escape Pod a vital part of the local arts community.
Fantastic special events have been held at the store, signings, lectures, Free Comic Book Day (with so much available still long after that day, if this isn’t your primary store). Menachem is in touch with so many creators in the comics industry, via social media as well as a few who are local, so he gets some great guests to sign at the shop, along with some exclusive items here and there.
If you value reading comics over «collecting» them, then this is definitely the place for you. It’s also something of a family business, with members of Menachem’s family contributing to some amazing window displays.
Yeah, the store is closed Friday evenings and Saturdays for religious reasons (some things are more important than capitalism, folks), but has extensive hours all the other days of the week. I’ve lived in five states, sometimes in major cities, and you don’t find many shops open past seven at night, even on Wednesdays. At Escape Pod, you can often shop and talk shop until nine at night.
I first visited the shop the week the store opened and I’ve seen it grow in wondrous ways and I look forward to its evolution in the coming years as this store masterfully serves so many needs of folks who read comics.

Owner was friendly, I didn’t ask him much so I can’t judge if he was chopped full of information.
It’s a very small store, I got an indie vibe from it but the comics were lacking, well newer ones that it. If you’re looking for older comics of xmen and the avengers then this place is for you because the back issues have some early 90 stuff.
It’s closed on Saturdays which is odd, I only came because my friend hyped it up. I probably won’t be back though.

Modest, small, generic indie comic book store that pretty much focuses on newer comics. Nothing special /​no surprises here. And if you like older comics (Silver & Golden Age) shop elsewhere.
CLOSED on Saturdays. This place must be losing $$$ for that reason – Huntington is packed with shoppers on Saturdays!
Owner is friendly, honest and helpful, so that counts for something.

We flew up from Atlanta just to visit this shop. We’ve been having them ship us comics for years, but we finally got to meet Menachem in person! The selection is excellently curated; in addition to your standard fare, he stocks tons of indie graphic novels, self-​published stuff, hard-​to-​find collector’s items, and even a few imported books. The children’s and young adult section is great, and I wish I’d had time to dig into the boxes of back issues.
It’s a little out of the way, but if I can make the trip from Atlanta, you can make it, too!

This a store made for gods and kings booster gold selection is amazing. Amazing back issues and current graphic novel section

This is a nice place, there is a real emphasis on independent, non Marvel and DC stuff here. The employee (owner?) was very nice and helpful.

The owner is a great guy and carries great stuff for the best prices, they have also changed dramatically since it opened, so if liked it before you will love it now.

Clean, well-​lit, super friendly, and meticulously curated. I can’t ask for anything more. Menachem is a gent and a masterful purveyor of visual narratives.
Far and away the most enjoyable, well-​stocked and worthwhile comics shop on Long Island. If it were just a bit closer to me, Escape Pod would be my Wednesday new comics pickup spot without any doubt. They have such an impressive, constantly changing selection of comics for every possible reader out there. 6 stars, and my full endorsement.

I had some time to kill in Huntington today and happened upon this wonderful shop. It’s not often that shop owners are as knowledgeable and passionate about their business as Menachem is but if you are lucky enough to browse the shop at a time that it isn’t busy he will dazzle you with some of the gems he has available catered to your tastes. I will try to come back often — I can’t help but root for this place to succeed. I mean, the dude has a manifesto for Pete’s sake! Shop there and you will be a fan too.

Owner is super helpful and I love it here. Always go when I’m trying to chill and pick up books and spend all my money on cartoons.
The dude behind the counter knows it all and can help you if you’re just gettin started (like i was this summer) or if you’re a regular. Super good and helpful.
Also the used collection is good, traded in some things for credit, that’s good too.
Sweet spot with a good selection of stuff you might not find elsewhere in the area.
Where I discovered COPRA!
Enjoy!

If you like comics or are curious about them, Escape Pod Comics needs to be your first stop!
Located in the charming Huntington Village area, it has all the hallmarks of a great store:
Friendly & knowledgeable staff
Organized & clean
Extensive & eclectic selections
…plus meet-​ups, events, and more!
It didn’t take long for Escape Pod Comics to become my «home base!»

I love this place! Every time I go in the owner helps you find what you are looking for. He gave me a free mini comic last time I went without me noticing. He has all the comics you could ask for and has a great selection of Doctor Who Comics! This has to be my favorite Comic book store, but I suggest adding Magic, The Gathering as a side thing.

Absolute Favorite place!

I have been coming into Escape Pod for a few months now, and am continually presented with all the hallmarks of 5-​star store: friendly customer service, great selection, affordable pricing, variety, and last — but certainly not least — a knowledgeable owner.
Whether you are entering the world of comics, or have long explored the medium, this shop is a must for everyone. You can find fun and affordable pieces of art, all the great works to build a personal collection of great stories, or even rare comics and graphic novels. They even have an entire section for kids, which is a fun and safe way to introduce new generations to a fantastic media.
I would highly recommend this store to all people looking to find a story that can transport them to a fantastic new world, or reaffirm how fantastic this world is.

They have art! I mean, comics galore, too– and a wonderful children’s section in the back– which is a first that I’ve seen in a comics store, but after I saw it can’t imagine why it’s such a rarity! I got more than I intended to, but the selection was so fun and awesome and ridiculous amounts of back issues!
recommend, recommend, recommend!

A lovely small comic shop (with a drawing room at the back), friendly and helpful shop owner, wide selection of back issues at reduced price, a nice place to sit and read, shelves filled with new and used comic books and graphic novels. Great to have this kind of shop here in Huntington, NY.