Box office and pop cultural juggernaut "Avengers: Endgame" has already smashed multiple records in its meteoric opening week — and now its second weekend will coincide with Saturday's annual Free Comic Book Day. One of the 51 comic books available completely free of charge this year is an "Avengers" story that sets up the current run of the superhero team.
But there are also plenty of comics from smaller publishers and properties, such as Noelle Stevenson's award-winning "Lumberjanes"; a comic tie-in to the hit cartoon "Bob's Burgers"; and yes, a Star Wars comic: this year, Free Comic Book Day also happens to fall on May the 4th.
With all this in mind, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top comic book shops in Philadelphia, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to spend this year's Free Comic Book Day.
1. Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse
Topping the list is Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse. Located at 2578 Frankford Ave. in East Kensington, the spot to score coffee and tea and comic books is the highest-rated comic book spot in Philadelphia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 78 reviews on Yelp.
2. Brave New Worlds
Next up is Old City's Brave New Worlds, situated at 55 N. Second St. With 4.5 stars out of 58 reviews on Yelp, the toy store and hobby shop, which offers comic books and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Ontario Street Comics
Harrowgate's Ontario Street Comics, located at 2235 E. Ontario St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score comic books and more 4.5 stars out of 30 reviews.
4. Blue Line Collectibles
Blue Line Collectibles, a toy store that offers comic books and more in Girard Estates, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 14 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1728 W. Ritner St. to see for yourself.
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