Area 52
Area 52
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Yuuki_Junko
Triabunna, Australia1 contribution
Jan 2021 • Friends
There's a big selection of manga and comic books. Not too many anime figures that what I saw. Great place for anime lovers like me and they have danganronpa too, at lest the manga. 100% recommend for anime lovers.
Written 14 February 2021
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Glenn K
11 contributions
Oct 2019
This shop has a great collection of fantasy/scifi novels, board/card games, comics and such etc. We were shown here by a friend and ended up buying some stuff, would definitely go back.
Written 15 October 2019
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James A
Windsor, Canada19,912 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
It's kind of hard to find good comic shops in small cities, but Hobart does have Area 52, which is very good. It's a thin and long store on Elizabeth street. Not really clear on the location from Google maps, but if you're not a local, just ask if you have trouble to find it, as I did at first. Once I got in I could see it was a serious comic shop. They have extensive collection of singles as well as trades and all genres to choose from. You're not just stuck with Marvel and D/C, they have Image, Darkhorse, Vertigo and Independent comics as well. Lots of great stuff in there and they have more than just comics as well. They have games and paraphernalia from all kinds of comic series and Sci-Fi/Fantasy realms. I think you'll be in here at least a couple hours easy. It's awesome and if you need help just ask anyone, they're all very helpful. Great place, I enjoyed it!
Written 9 May 2018
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SparklerButterfly
1 contribution
Feb 2019 • Friends
The staff is rude and the other customers encouraged derogatory remarks about our genders. Don't ever go here, they're some of the most noninclusive hypocrites in town.
Written 18 February 2019
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Jesse
Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
Feb 2020
Want a place for nerd culture without feeling like you need a bath? This place is great - extensive selection of cards, comics, games and books with a massive play area up-stairs for Magic and Pokemon. The store owners know their stuff and greet you like an old-friend.
Written 10 February 2020
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