The Zone

For me having a comic book store in walking distance, next to my favorite bar is a match made in heaven. The Zone is an asset to the community. There are so many comic, gaming, and collectible enthusiast in our area that The Zone is an oasis.
Wildly friendly, well informed, clean, open, well stocked, ever rotating products (There are several Zone locations in the area) and fair prices. I’m not much of a gamer but there is an entire section of the store dedicated to gaming. D&D perhaps? I’m not sure but what I do know is when I want to pick up a couple of Jack Kirby comics or D&D books for my step son or unique gift for the Holidays, Scott at the Zone is always there.

Review Date: January 16th, 2016

Let’s make the Magic happen! Oh… you played a counter spell 😦

I will preface this with a warning that I am a bit bias towards The Zone. I partake in Magic pre-releases here. I have been coming here for a long time, actually. Back when I first got into Magic and his store was located in Creve Coeur, IL.

Moving on.

The Zone offers a wide variety of products. From comics, posters, figures/toys, trading cards (singles and sealed), Ultra Pro products, sleeves, and other odds/ends. I have played 3 Magic pre-releases there (so far) and the store owner, Scott, has been great at hosting it each time. He even helped me set up my DCI account right before the pre-release tournament was about to start.

You can pretty much throw any random question at Scott and he will have some knowledge about it and can help you out. Overall, a great store to visit if you need your Magic/comics/toys fix. Plus, Maurie’s Candies is right across the street! :3

I've been going here for years the owners are very laid-back cool guy talk to you about anything really enjoy going here and I'd recommend it to anybody. This place is my sanctuary an if your a geek like I'ma geek then this place is for you!

Very friendly and helpful staff, and the store itself is in great shape. Love the variety of product and fair competitive pricing!

This is the shop for all of your trading card game needs. From a Pokémon collector, they have some nice singles, booster packs and boxes, collection boxes, and stuff like that. And the workers there are very nice!

Great place - first time checking out the comics in the Peoria area about a year ago. It was Personally the best experience out of all the ones I visited. Store owner: Scott is very knowledgeable, care-free, and open to any conversation whether it's information about any of the hobby or comics in general. I would highly recommend collectors, comic fans, geek-nerdist guy or gal to not overlook this place.

Scott also have loads of Golden--Silver age grails/finds hidden (pricing was great and manageable); just ask the guy!

- Vaughn

This is a great place to go for the comic nerd type! Comic books, magic: the gathering items, some minifigs, dice, and much, much more! PLUS they have tables set up so that you can meet with friends, too! The staff is busy, but always friendly, and willing to help you find what you're looking for! They also have a notice board, if you're looking for members for pathfinder/D&D/etc.!

I love this place, the owner is very nice, there are plenty of toys, trading cards, etc to fill every nerd's desires, I always love going here when I get the chance to, and I hope to go again soon

Scott has a great selection of Trading Card Games and Comic books. If he doesn't have it he will get it for you. I have been buying from Scott since he opened his doors 24 years ago.

Definitely the place to go for all your table top and trading card gaming needs. They have every kind of card you could ever want here. You can never leave. Ever.

Just stopped in for the first time today to get some comics graded and immediately felt right at home, Scott was very friendly and the atmosphere of the store was great.

Friendly service! I was there for a Magic tournament. Everything went smooth. Lots of comics, cards, figures, and general comic-type atmosphere.

Had a great selection of comic's and posters. Staff was friendly and helpful. Will be back!

When I was like 8 or 7 I would go there I thought it was fun it was my mom would sometimes drop me off over all it was really fun, the owner put up with my bs so thanks owner.

Went in for my first physical magic cards and Scott was very nice and talked me through what prereleases were and about other magic formats:3A+++++

Awesome shop!!!! This place is a MUST stop for any comic book collector in the area!!!! STAFF IS EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND FRIENDLY. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED THAT YOU CAME.

If you're into MTG, the owner definitely knows his cards, and he has just about any card you're looking for.

Always a fun and friendly place to go. The owner and all of the regular customers are kind and helpful if needed

Scott is very knowledgeable about gaming and comics. They have many hard to find items. Highly recommended!

Great place to go for collectables awesome staff as well