The Core

From out of town and stopped in while visiting family, what an awesome shop! Mike was an absolute pleasure to talk with, gave great recommendations for gifts for my nephews and excellent stock of current and vintage books. Must stop location if you are in the area!

I have been going to The Core for over 30 years and every time I go in I aways find something cool, it is by far the best comic shop I have ever been to not only do they sell comics but a ton a war gaming products, paints, action figures, model kits, Gundam kits, card games and… Read more

I stopped by The Core while visiting from Texas, and I was absolutely in awe! They have an amazing selection of manga, comics, a lot of first editions, games and so much more! I even discovered Ice Cream Man and The Sickness horror mangas while browsing, and I’m hooked! The… Read more

Out of towner making first visit and on back issue hunt. One of most organized systems yet. Very helpful and genuine people. Found (and spent) way more than expected but very fairly priced. Left some behind but hope to revisit next time im in cedar falls.

Great inventory, great staff. Love going in here and browsing, discussing the art and stories with everyone, and getting great recommendations. Had a bad experience here once, later learned it was just a result of someone having a human moment, Mike went above and beyond to make… Read more