{"id":239056,"date":"2026-05-14T21:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T01:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/?p=239056"},"modified":"2026-05-11T13:18:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T17:18:17","slug":"comics-collectibles-stores-northern-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/comics-collectibles-stores-northern-new-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"Nerd Out in North Jersey: 7 Stores For Comics + Collectibles"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/comics-collectibles-nerdy-stores-new-jersey-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Comics Collectibles Nerdy Stores New Jersey\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/comics-collectibles-nerdy-stores-new-jersey-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/comics-collectibles-nerdy-stores-new-jersey-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/comics-collectibles-nerdy-stores-new-jersey-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/comics-collectibles-nerdy-stores-new-jersey-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/comics-collectibles-nerdy-stores-new-jersey.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">lifestyle<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern New Jersey is filled with lots of hidden gems for fans of comics, cards, and other collectibles. If you\u2019re a big fan of TCGs (trading card games) and in need of a community to play with, several stores host weekly tournaments for TCGs like Pok\u00e9mon, Magic: The Gathering, Riftbound, and much more. Even if you\u2019re more of a <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-bookstores-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">comics<\/a> and retro game lover, you\u2019re in luck with a slew of stores that touch all bases. It\u2019s super easy to nerd out inside these magical places. <\/span><b>Read on to learn more about 7 places in Northern NJ that specialize in comics + collectibles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-239064 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/comics-collectibles-nerdy-stores-new-jersey.png\" alt=\"Comics Collectibles Nerdy Stores New Jersey\" width=\"451\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/comics-collectibles-nerdy-stores-new-jersey.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/comics-collectibles-nerdy-stores-new-jersey-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/comics-collectibles-nerdy-stores-new-jersey-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/comics-collectibles-nerdy-stores-new-jersey-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/comics-collectibles-nerdy-stores-new-jersey-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascomics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A + S Comics<\/a> | 7512 Bergenline Avenue, North Bergen<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-239062 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/as-comics-north-bergen-800x800.png\" alt=\"AS Comics North Bergen\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/as-comics-north-bergen-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/as-comics-north-bergen-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/as-comics-north-bergen-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/as-comics-north-bergen-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/as-comics-north-bergen.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A + S comics has two locations based in Northern NJ: Teaneck and North Bergen. With official recognition as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DSLgHBGDrao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Bergen County Winner of 2025 in the Comic Book Store category<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this shop has an abundance of new releases and back issues for comics. On the A + S website, pre-orders for recent releases are available for shipping to your home or pickup at the Teaneck location. Despite the name, comics aren\u2019t the only things sold &#8211; the inventory includes everything from various collectibles, from Funko Pops to figures and sealed Pok\u00e9mon products.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/boomingtcg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Booming TCG<\/a> | 50 Observer Highway, Hoboken<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-239060 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/booming-tcg-hoboken-800x800.png\" alt=\"Booming TCG Hoboken\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/booming-tcg-hoboken-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/booming-tcg-hoboken-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/booming-tcg-hoboken-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/booming-tcg-hoboken-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/booming-tcg-hoboken.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booming TCG carries a wide variety of TCGs from Pok\u00e9mon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Lorcana, Magic: The Gathering, Riftbound, and more. The monthly calendar is always packed with events, such as weekly tournaments, regional championships, and pre-releases for Magic: The Gathering and Pok\u00e9mon. If you\u2019re more of a newcomer, Booming offers learn-to-play events for the Pok\u00e9mon TCG every Tuesday and Wednesday in a comfortable and interactive environment. There are also various sealed products for TCG and binders stacked with Pok\u00e9mon cards to add to your collection.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/bergen-county-nj-oddities-weird-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide to Bergen County\u2019s Oddities + Weird Local Lore<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kaleidotcg.com\/index.html#home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaleido TCG<\/a> | 113 Tidewater Street, 1G A, Jersey City<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-239061 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/kaleido-tcg-jersey-city-800x800.png\" alt=\"Kaleido TCG Jersey City\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/kaleido-tcg-jersey-city-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/kaleido-tcg-jersey-city-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/kaleido-tcg-jersey-city-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/kaleido-tcg-jersey-city-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/kaleido-tcg-jersey-city.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaleido TCG is a community hub for casual fans, competitive players, and collectors of TCG to connect and play. Kaleido specializes in Pok\u00e9mon TCG, One Piece Card Game, Gundam Card Game, and Riftbound. For both card collectors and <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/where-to-golf-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">players<\/a>, Kaleido offers dozens of binders, bulk boxes, and graded cards to look through for your deck or display. It also offers PSA submission services\u2013a renowned card authenticator for TCG and sports cards, for those with a knack for graded cards and various sealed products. Kaleido hosts weekly tournament events for competitive players of TCG and on special occasions, pre-release events for several TCGs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/manifestcomics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manifest Comics and Cards<\/a> | 766 Broadway #3, Bayonne<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DX5RysfDhdY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DX5RysfDhdY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Manifest Comics and Cards (@manifestcomics)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\nManifest Comics and Cards has been open since 2012, and since then has been dedicated to serving long-time hobbyists and newcomers to the TCG. Manifest hosts weekly card game nights from Pok\u00e9mon to Riftbound, and the community is always down to help new players understand the game. Besides TCG, Manifest is filled with newly released comics and back issues for comic lovers to search through. Every week is a Throwback Thursday with 50% a selection of back issues on comics, and for younger comic lovers, there is a comic credit exchange for good grades, with every grade of 90 or higher earning $1 towards a back issue comic. More information on the weekly schedules can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/manifestcomics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pixelatedtreasures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixelated Treasures<\/a> | 527 Shaler Boulevard, Ridgefield<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-239059 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/pixelated-treasures-ridgefield-800x800.png\" alt=\"Pixelated Treasures Ridgefield\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/pixelated-treasures-ridgefield-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/pixelated-treasures-ridgefield-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/pixelated-treasures-ridgefield-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/pixelated-treasures-ridgefield-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/pixelated-treasures-ridgefield.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is our go-to spot for retro games, comics, and cards in Bergen County.&nbsp; Behind the counter, there is an abundance of retro consoles ranging from handhelds like the 3DS and PS Vita to the GameCube and Xbox 360, not to mention tons of games to pick up for whichever console is purchased. There are lots of comics and stacks of Pok\u00e9mon cards to flip through, as well as sealed products, both new and old. Occasionally, Pixelated Treasures will host a trade night with a $5 entrance fee, where you can trade cards for ones that\u2019ll better suit your collection. More information on their events can be found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pixelatedtreasures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theretrogamecave.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Retro Game Cave<\/a> | 694 Bergen Boulevard 1st floor, Ridgefield<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With only one step through the door, the Retro Game Cave makes you feel like you\u2019ve flashed back to the past. It is located on the 1st floor at 694 Bergen Boulevard, notably marked by the presence of a large inflatable Pikachu calling the attention of passersby to come inside. The store remains true to its name, with a small but remarkable presence of stacked retro video games and consoles you could spend hours digging through. Aside from retro games, there are sealed Pok\u00e9mon products, both modern and retro, and boxes filled with vintage cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gamezonenj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Game Zone<\/a> | 106 Broadway, Hillsdale<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-239058 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/the-game-zone-hillsdale-800x800.png\" alt=\"The Game Zone Hillsdale\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/the-game-zone-hillsdale-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/the-game-zone-hillsdale-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/the-game-zone-hillsdale-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/the-game-zone-hillsdale-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/the-game-zone-hillsdale.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Game Zone is a great place to visit for all things retro video games, cards, and collectibles. For video games, there are both modern and retro games, so you can <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/thrift-consignment-stores-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shop<\/a> from any era. It\u2019s also a go-to hub for competitive players and collectors of TCG, with booster packs and rare cards from Pok\u00e9mon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more. The Game Zone also hosts casual play nights for Magic: The Gathering every Wednesday and league nights for Pok\u00e9mon every Friday.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/nerdy-neighborhood-game-collector-shops-hoboken-jersey-city-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaming, Collectibles, RPGs: Hoboken + Jersey City Spots to Embrace Your Nerdy Side<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follow @thebergencountygirl on&nbsp;<a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebergencountygirl\/?hl=en\"><span class=\"s1\">Instagram<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;for the latest Bergen County updates,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thebergencountygirl.myflodesk.com\/uu0mgpgtm0\"><span class=\"s1\">sign up for our email list here<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/events\/\"><span class=\"s1\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 30+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thebergencountygirl.com\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stories<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>lifestyleNorthern New Jersey is filled with lots of hidden gems for fans of comics, cards, and other collectibles. 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