Jim Hanley's Universe

7 reviews

An exhaustive comics store for almost everyone, from superhero groupies to independent 'zine addicts.

(718) 213-4857

4 W 33rd St (Fifth Avenue)
New York, NY 10001 40.7478 -73.9852

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Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown South Central

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Mon-Tue, Thu-Sat 9am-11pm

Wed 8:30am-11pm

Sun 10am-9pm

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Last updated 8.19.09

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Jim Hanley's Universe

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Jim Hanley's Universe has operated for over 20 years as New York's premier shop for comics and related collectibles. We carry a full line of DC & Marvel comics as well as manga, graphic novels, small press, indie and mini comics. We have an extensive back issue collection. We also carry related statues, toys, t-shirts, DVDs, trading cards, card games such as Yu-Gi-Oh, art books, art instruction books and more. We do our best to make your shopping experience easy with our knowledgable and friendly staff, wide selection of merchandise and well lit, clean stores. Providing the best customer…

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In Short – Despite its odd location, the store houses a huge selection of comics for just about everyone. Readers can find comprehensive collections of all the major superhero publishers, along with a thorough selection of imports, independents, undergounds, adult comics, art-house comics, graphic novels and historical anthologies. More importantly, the store is spacious, well-lit, open late, and everything is neatly alphabetized (a rarity in such stores) along white metal shelves.

User Reviews (7)

05/02/06

Yay TinTin comics

by kumar_rebina

I used to work a block away from the midtown comic store last year & I was sorta dissapointed when they told me they didn't have any Tin Tin Comics. Some of the staffs had no idea who Tin Tin was.

Today, when my boyfriend & I were walking to MACY's, I noticed Sally from Nightmare before Christmas in one of the store's window. That's how we discovered Jim Hanley's Universe, Where Art and Literature Meet. They had more than 15 Tin Tin comics. I bought "cigars of pharaoh" & "the castafiore emerald". I know I'm going back to the store soon to buy more. It will be like walking down the memory lane with this new collection because growing up in Kathmandu, Tin Tin is quite famous. Did I mention TinTin actually visits Kathmandu(Nepal) in "TinTin in Tibet" ?

Pros: friendly staffs, variety of comics

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10/24/03

Awesome store!

by comicsfan

I love Jim Hanley's because they sell everything from comics to books, statues, toys, and t-shirts. And it's not just mainstream stuff, they carry merchandise from indies and small press. It's a fun place to browse through because I always see stuff there I don't see anywhere else. The staff is knowledgeable and pretty friendly. Wednesday is the best day to shop there as it's new comic day and they often have signings with writers and artists. Definitely recommended to comic fans and pop culture enthusiasts.

Pros: Great selection, Open late, Friendly staff
Cons: Crowded shelves

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08/25/03

They've got it and more!

by goheidigo

This place was amazing because I'm not really a "comic geek" and I loved it! They had t-shirts, books, magazines, toys, AND comics. Staff was friendly, merchandise was organized, and store was bright and clean. Wished "The Adult" section in back was more clearly marked though -- not good for little kids! Enjoyed it & will recommend it to others!