Escape Pod Comics

Menachem is an incredibly knowledgeable and super friendly guy, and his store is the best resource on the island for comics and graphic novels. My partner and I visit here often and he always remembers us and recommends great new selections based on our interests and previous purchases. The store is very small, but densely and diversely stocked, and you can spend hours looking at various selections from all different genres and forms. Super kid friendly environment, and a reliable safe space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Menachem knows more about comics than any other human I can think of, and reads like a man possessed. He is also open to selling one's self-published comics or zines if you ask him, making him an invaluable connection for local artists. A fair seller, and frequently has unbeatable sales too! Definitely my favorite spot for new and obscure comic books! Highly recommend stopping here!

Really cool place - it has a lot of variety, esp. with more indie comics/manga, which is so nice!! The owner is also really cool despite my lack of interaction (lol there's a reason I collect the whole komi cant communicate series 😭) and is always friendly and helpful when I need it. My only gripe is the (at the moment) small selection of manga but I am sure it will be growing. besides that this is a great place :)

The Owner REALLLLY Knows His stuff, Very Helpful and has A Great Selection (Including Vintage, Modern, New Releases & Signed Pieces) Also, He has Artists come by fir Signings!! Great deals, too! And, My Friend that took Me to Escape Pod Comics, for My 1st time there & said Check out the Bathroom because of the AWESOME Original Artwork by Great Artists that have done Signings there, so I included the Photos I took of Escape Pods, COOL, ORIGINAL ARTWORK FILLED, BAThROOM, LOL... BATMAN'S BATHROOM IF WE WERE TO EVER SEE, THE BATCAVES, BATHROOM!! Such, AWESOMENESS!!!!!

Local hidden gem, I had no
Idea this place was even here. After walking in, u feel like u escape back to ur childhood. Awesome that these shops still exist. Very cool place

Best comic book shop in New York. This is a great spot to drop in and ask for your favorite book because they probably have it. You will enjoy the festive family friendly atmosphere and the helpful staff. Everyone who reads books should buy some here. If you do not read books they will help you find an appropriate item.

What a comic book store should be. Great selection of dollar bin comic books. Neat and orderly with a endless selection. The owner is great to chat with about books, old and new. A true gem of a comic book shop.

Awesome store, owner is super knowledgeable and friendly and puts a lot of love into the place. Great selection of books and comics and organized well. Lots of hidden treasures on the shelves. My friends and I drive from an hour away cause it's just the best comic shop on the island!!

I hopped by for a half hour yesterday.

The fact that the owner is so knowledgeable, friendly, and kind is what sets this store apart from any other shop on Long Island. I walked into the store and he was able to give me some wonderful recommendations. While I was making my purchase we had an amazing conversation about comics we had read and the comics industry and I was just so unbelievably happy. I don't really know a lot of people who read comics, let alone the stories I've been getting into.

If you are reading this, thank you for yesterday. Hope I wasn't a bother. You just being you made my day. Thank you.

Escape Pod Comics is where I will be buying exclusively from now on. the store has some amazing stuff. It's small but well organized, the selection is HUGE and they were 100% safe and socially distant.

Incredibly friendly staff that have a fun and infectious love for entire industry of comics. Definitely check out this shop for the perfect gift to yourself or others :)

Made the trip to Long Island when I was in NY and it is the BEST comic shop I’ve ever been to. Now I regularly order from Escape Pod by mail and follow them online for a great perspective on the market. If you know what you want they likely have it. If you are looking for a great new book they have that too. Ask for a suggestion and you’ll be handed one of your new favorite books. Owner is also one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet and truly understands the importance of great service.

Amazing little local comic shop. I encountered the owner of the shop while I was shopping there. He was very kind, personable and helpful, and he's also super knowledgeable. If you're reading this, Mr. Comic shop owner, you have a wonderful story and I wish you the best! I'll be back to shop again simply based on my recent experience here.

This is the best comic book shop on long Island. The main focus of this shop is trades and graphic novels, of which the store is bursting full. The owner is the most knowledgeable person and can easily recommend you anything you want based off what you like. If you set up a hold/pull list you will never miss a new release book and he will likely hold stuff for you that he thinks you will like. Really he goes above and beyond for his customers. There is no need to shop at any other shop.

The shop owner is extremely kind and extremely helpful. You are greeted and made to feel at home in this store. Any questions are expertly answered, deep knowledgeable recommendations are offered for all types of comics. Best comic book store on Long Island.

Mr luchins is a very knowledgeable person in the world of comics and graphic books. He can give you the background of just about everything he has in his store. If you want to know about the artists and or writers of the books in his store visit the store. You won’t be sorry.

This shop has definitely provided some of my favorite comic shopping experiences. Any shop stocks DC, Marvel, and Image books, but this shop is loaded with so many other independent books. Back issues are cheap, and not marked up like so many stores will practice. The manager is also very helpful with finding what you're looking for, recommending something new, and fun to chat with.

Best comic book shop around! The owner is fully knowledgeable, and will do anything he can to help get you the books you're looking for or even just help guide you in the right direction with something new!

Small and comfortable local shop with a wide selection. Knowledgeable and always able to steer a new comic reader to exactly what they don't even know they'd like! First time and last time I walked into this store (before moving) I was treated with the same friendliness and respect. Pro tip: check out the back room for a huge stock of back issues. Found a stack of various Grant Morrison that I'll treasure forever!

Love how well the owner knows his selection and his confidence making recommendations. My husband is so hard to shop for, but I know he likes graphic novels and comics. The owner asked me which titles he's read, and what TV and movies he likes to watch and what music he listens to. I went home with three books. One was a hit right off the bat but at first glance my husband thought he wouldn't like the other two. Once he actually started reading, he ended up REALLY enjoying all three titles. I just got 2 more books for a belated fathers day gift, and once again the picks were a huge hit. One of these days I'll ask for a recommendation for myself too :)

Simply excellent! I frequent here to pick up my comics and graphic novels. There are always great recommendations and I never want to leave empty-handed. The only thing to note it that its shomer shabbos and run by an Orthodox Jew, so don’t expect it to be open on Jewish holidays.

Menachem and crew are some of the best around. Great selection, friendly service, and a clean and organized store. Love it!