Comix Revolution

Comix Revolution has been my shop for fifteen years. They have the best Free Comic Book Day event in May for families to bring their kids into the store for free comics. They are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly whenever someone asks for a recommendation or a place to start reading comic books.
They have lots of comics for kids, superhero comics that follow the movies and TV shows, animé, and toys for all ages!
It is the best organized, most open, and honestly, the best comic book store I have ever been to (and whenever I travel, I have to visit the comic book stores).
A must stop shop for anyone who likes or wants to like comic books!

I don’t get the rationale behind these recent negative bangs for Comix Revolution in Mt. Prospect. I’ve been coming to this store in its current and previous location for about ten years or more. The staff is intelliegent and the attitudes range from courteously deferential to insanely enthusiastic. They are frighteningly knowlegable about nearly all of their hundreds and hundreds of titles, past present and future.
The news that they are somehow bigoted against certain ethnic backgrounds is just cause to raise one’s eyebrows – in my years of patronage, I have seen shop clerks from African, Asian, Hispanic, European ancestory. So far, they have not hired anyone decended from Antarctica or the First peoples of Australia, but if suchlike were to show up with an encyclopedic knowledge of comic books, they will have an equal chance of being hired. One of my favorite clerks is entering into a same sex marriage. Really, the only other place I see this kind of diversity is on network sitcoms.
As to ‘rude’, I one day happened into the store shortly after Laschida (the assistant manager) caught a 15 year old boy stealing some trade collection. She stood guard until Mt. Prospect’s finest could come to take him downtown. She spoke to him in a gently disapproving tone of voice, but showed him respect and more consideration than I could possibly have managed myself were it me in her place. If anything, the staff there might want to investigate the possibilty of being slightly more rude. I have stood there in front of the counter any number of times complaining about the state of comics and comix, railing against such topics as Superman’s defiance of Newtonian physics, Batman’s improbably time management and the Hulk’s infinately expandible purple trousers. Really now, have they nothing better to do?
I can get comics online for cheaper than I spend at Comix Revolution, but I wouldn’t be able to see the people who work there anymore, and depending on that week’s comics, that is frequently the best part of the transaction.

This was the worst comic book store I’ve ever been too. Immediately I was looked down upon for bringing my son to the store. No one offered to be of any service while my son and I were looking to make a purchase. Just rude service by a very rude staff, so don’t waste anytime in this place and just order online and save yourself the hassle of dealing with these people.

As a geek that is out of practice, I like that the store is small and non-​intimidating. Everything is organized and new issues are easy to find. If there is a trade paper back they usually have it in stock and sooner than you could get it from large online book retailers The staff is nice and will engage in conversation if you initiate it, or if you are the time that just likes to quietly browse, that’s cool too.

I passed by this store while on my way to Japan Festival, and it was tucked away in a dead little strip mall, but it looked interesting so I stopped by on my way home. It’s beautiful! The store isn’t too big (by no means B&N), but they pack a variety of comics, manga, toys, figures, key chains, and all things indie/​geek/​nerdy/​hip. The prices are actually affordable and the clerks are really nice people. They cater to a diverse population and walking in I saw fanatics talking about Star Wars while some kids were with their parents picking out Pokemon comics.
To be more specific, they have a good selection of items from the following series: Star Wars, Star Trek, Sonic, Pokemon, Game of Thrones, Portal, anything DC, anything Marvel, Adventure Time, Bee and Puppycat, a large range of manga, and much more. For some reason, they also have a bin of Ugly plushies.
Definitely call to see if they have anything you like/​are interested in, and I personally think it’s worth it to make a trip to check out what they have. Just be careful with parking as the lot is small and tight, and you can also miss the turn in there since it’s hard to spot.

very friendly store
lots of cool collectibles in every price range

My husband and I have been to a few other shops in the area, and none compare to Comix Revolution!
The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, the shop is well organized, and they have a great selection of everything from big name publishers to indie comics.
This is my go to comic book shop in the Northwest burbs!
(The Evanston store is fantastic as well!)

This is my kind of store: a healthy and balanced mix of mainstream superhero comics (DC, Marvel), mid-​level publisher genre comics (IDW, Dark Horse, Avatar), and the artsy, true indie stuff (Fantagraphics, Oni, Top Shelf). For such a small store they seem to carry a little bit of almost everything and, on new comic day, they are the best bet north of the Chicago for what you’re looking for. Other stores around the North Shore are way to selective about their stock and mostly function as card gaming halls if a few beat-​up comics on the shelf. But that’s not the case with Comix Revolution. It really is the place to go when the focus of your geekdom is on story and art.

Great little comic shop, not too big, but they’ve got all the essentials.
New Issues, Trade Paperbacks, Graphic Novels, and a little bit of kitsch.

I’m not cool enough to be a comic geek. but sometimes its fun to play dress up in your mind and let those evil assholes get blasted by some Huge Phallic weapon designed by your mind’s eye.
or just come here and read a comic to help moisten your creative juices.
They haz small little gift ideas for those who hate to shop. or for those who are too cool for school.
Easy parking and nice staff

The staff at this place is amazing! They are very knowledgable and friendly. They had a great selection of comics, and tons of the most recent ones.
If you’re keeping up with recent series, this is definitely the place to go. Finding older issues might be a problem though. They also have tons of shirts, figurines, etc. Very cool.

Ever since Tony and Sue’s Comics shuttered their doors in Chicago, we have been going to Comix Revolution.
It’s a really nice place with a great selection of comics, and even hard-​to-​find comics. They will check with their Evanston store if they do not have it in stock, and they can order it for you. They will greet you as a regular once you do repeat business. It’s a nice place.
If you are handicapped, please wtach the step INTO the store. It is raised about 2 inches and will cause problems with a wheelchair.

Nice, small comic book store. The staff was knowledgeable, but I was disaapointed that she did not greet us (we were the only people in there, and she was the only person on staff). They have a nice selection of comics, manga, and memorabilia. The store was clean, and the prices were decent as well!

great place, great people, great location! ’nuff said!

This gem of a store used to be located in Randhurst but is now in a much more visible location. The store is clean and bright and most importantly, well-​stocked. It not only carries DC and Marvel comics but independents as well.
You’ll also find pop culture-​related books, toys, action figures, statues, posters, and more.
The staff, led by manager Rudy, is always friendly and very helpful. Even though I now shop there infrequently, it’s my fallback when I forget to pick something up. And the best thing — I’m always treated like an old friend when I pop in.