East Side Mags

Love this comic book store. Me and my son came recently for free comic book day for halloween, and they had all the comics set out to take. It was pretty awesome. There was an Archie comic, and we told the nice lady that we loved Archie comics, and she gifted one to us for free as well, which made my son so happy! Very nice and friendly people here, thanks!

Great shop. Excellent selection of indie comics, vintage and contemporary toys, artwork from local artists, a boatload of back issues, and all sorts of events, from monthly movie nights and weekly Magic The Gathering tournaments, to signings with some of the hottest comic creators around. Jeff, the owner, is a great guy. Super funny, very personable, and very knowledgable. Him and his staff are completely capable helping you with anything you need. When I first moved to Essex county I was afraid I wouldn’t find a comic shop as good as the one I had in central Jersey (I even had a pretty bad experience with one up here), but luckily ESM opened and I finally found my home.

Really great selection, from comics for kids to adults-​only, with helpful and very friendly and welcoming staff. Especially welcoming towards women and girls who dig comics — yes! This place is terrific — go visit!

Selection is great. The attention you receive is unlike at any other comic book store nearby. Took my son and he had a blast, buying a whole bunch comic books before they were available elsewhere. Loved it.

Small «mom and pop» style comic book shops are a dying breed, so whenever I see one I make it a point to visit. These are the types of shops I grew up with, and I think it’s important to support them if you can.
«East Side Mags» first caught my eye with the mannequin wearing a full body Flash costume. The sign outside promised «Free Pizza!» followed by «Just kidding! But we have…» and went on to mention comics, magazines, action figures and more.
The interior is perhaps, one of the cleanest and well organized comic shops I have ever set foot in. The shelves against the wall have the newest releases. Several islands of back issues are distributed throughout the store but you have plenty of room to move. Off to the left are the displays with action figures and licensed items.
The gentleman behind the counter was super helpful and friendly. I asked about a comic I was trying to hunt down but sadly he had just sold his last copy that morning. Still, he offered to order it but I turned him down since I don’t live nearby. I noticed while standing at the counter that a *huge* chalkboard on the right listed all upcoming titles which I thought was a great touch!
This is a great, clean, organized shop with a great community shop feel. Definitely worth checking out if you’re a comic book fan in the area.

Great selection, great staff, great location. This quickly became my go-​to comics shop after it opened earlier this year.

The comic fans I brought said it was a great variety/​selection. But I loved that it wasn’t just comics (funky artwork, toys & trinkets, cool t-​shirts, etc). Such a neat & friendly staff. Clean, fun, not-​tiny space. Made for adults & kids.

Great little shop in downtown Montclair. The space is very open and easy to browse in unlike some older comic book shops.

A great medium-​sized store with a family-​friendly difference and a convenient location in downtown Montclair. Just stopped in today and met Jeff the owner. Seems like he’s worked hard to make the store open and inviting.