Aw Yeah Comics

Just moved to town and was impressed with the customer service and selection. This is my new place for comics.

Love this place. It’s a bit on the small side but everything is very clean and very well organized. Staff is super laid back and cool so you have a feeling you’re with friends. They are very helpful on everything and are great at recommending, and just helping in general. I do love places that give their employees their voice and they do have employee picks. Definitely will be coming here often.

Perfect for young readers, their selection for kids was great and my son loved exploring the store. When we decided to stop in I was afraid we’d encounter dirty looks as our 6 year old touched everything, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that the owner expected people to touch things and even said, «Comic books are meant to be read!»
This store is a far cry from some I’ve been in where everything is in plastic and bending a corner as you turn a page sends gasps of horror through the store. It was welcoming and comfortable and just an overall great experience. Oh, I’m sure they’ve got comics that get the white glove treatment, but they’re not out front so us comic book newbies can rest assured that we won’t accidentally put a thumb print on a book that someone loves more than their own grandmother.
Picked up 2 comic books for my young reader for $ 5 and watched happily as my son spent hours looking at them and was motivated to read on his own (and frequently brings them out to revisit). We’ll definitely be going back!

Is this the best comic book store the city of Skokie has ever seen?
AW, YEAH!!!
It’s one thing to have such a warm, clean and pleasant atmosphere for reading comics for people of all ages. It’s another completely AWESOME thing to have it owned and operated by the coolest cats in the world, including fan-​favorite homegrown artist, Art Balthazar. The creator of such great titles like Tiny Titans and Superman Family has not only plastered the walls of Aw Yeah Comics with his great artwork, it’s home base for his independently owned comic company of the same name.
Marc is equally as friendly and helpful, and will always ask if you’re finding everything ok. They encourage you to pick up books off the shelf and read them in one of the comfy chairs in the middle of the room.
What really makes Aw Yeah stand out is how much they really care. They have tons of events and signings to encourage reading of comics from all age groups and backgrounds. No one should ever leave the store feeling ignored or left out. Come in and have a wonderful time flipping through some comics or just chat up the guys behind the counter on just about any topic.

Love Marc and the crew at Aw Yeah in Skokie. You cant stump him and if it is available, they will find it! Events, signings and more Aw Yeah has brought some fun to Downtown Skokie. My son has some problems reading and comics seem to be helping. I grew up reading comics and am happy to have re-​discovered them after many years. My Batman was different than the Batman of today but there are plenty of other options, just ask Marc to get you started.
Clean, full and friendly. Families and children encouraged!

Great place. Easy to find and good people you need something they will get it. And will offer great suggestions if you are just looking. Give em a shot

I came to this place after serving the owner chicken wings at my place of employment. His group complemented my hair, so obviously they had me at hello. They are one of the only Comic shops with DIAMOND SELECT toys, by ART ASYLUM. If you collect Star Trek, check this place out, they’ve got the best selection of Toys/​Comics that I’ve seen in Chicago. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and funny, all of which is important in Comic Shop Ownership. The staff is easy to get along with, (as long as you don’t hear them brag about their San Diego Comic Con tickets), and their hair looks nice. I’ve already purchased the Death of Spider man (Bendis), and a «Classic» Enterprise (TOS). I’ll be back for Enterprise B, and Ultimate Spider-​Man Fallout, not to mention the «All Good Things…» Enterprise if it’s ever back in stock. Seriously… They tipped well at my restaurant, but it doesn’t matter, because they’re gonna take so much of my money… So much.

We visited after seeing their table at Wizard World. My kids really enjoyed the selection of comics geared towards their age group. Mom also enjoyed the selection as well. Friendly staff and vibe. We’ll definitely return.

Whether you’re a seasoned vet or a comics newbie, Aw Yeah has something for everyone! Lots of signings and family friendly events as well. Weekly trips to Aw Yeah have become a tradition for our family!

We have had so much fun getting into comics since Aw Yeah moved to the neighborhood a little over a year ago. Marc, one of the owners has so much knowledge it’s amazing. He has helped pick out comics for my husband and my 6 year old which they have loved. The store is warm and friendly and very comfortable even for someone that doesn’t know a whole lot about comics or graphic novels. They have many, many special events such as the BBQ they just held this past Sunday. I strongly encourage anyone who loves comic books, graphic novels and toys to visit and see what I’m talking about. The website is also very informative and has all the upcoming events including writers and illustrators that visit the store often to sign and sketch their various works.

They are friendly, Marc and staff are always there to answer questions and help. They care about the community and are definitely a great place to go.

First off, great name! It’s totally upbeat and fun!
I stopped into Aw Yeah one Saturday morning to check the place out. I’m on the hunt for a comic book store I can call my own. There was a shop nearby my house that I used to frequent but has closed since. So this visit to Aw Yeah was almost like an their interview. Heh heh heh.
I’m totally a fan of this place. Upon walking in, I was cheerfully greeted by Marc, one of the owners I think. Now I’m not sure if this is a regular thing, but he offered me freshly brewed coffee which is a very nice touch! He answered a couple questions I had and was very helpful in locating and item I was looking for.
This is by far the neatest, most organized comic book store I’ve ever set foot in. The shop itself is small but spacious. The walls of the store are lined with comic books and graphic novels. Even though it’s spacious, it’s also cozy. You can grab a comic and plop yourself down on one of the 3 La-​Z Boy chairs in the center of the store and read.
I’m definitely going to be a regular here.

Great, great shop. So much fun to come in. Marc’s wonderfully warm and welcoming to the outside world, and is always good for an on-​the-​money recommendation.

Hands down the best customer friendly comic book store not just in the local area but in the city. What makes this store such a joy is not just the mere fact that they have all the new releases, and tons of trades, and hard to find comics, and excellent back issue, but the fact that it’s a great place to interact with others and be part of the community. They do a lot of events such as signings by favorite creators such as mike norton, kids creating their own comics an so much more. The owners Marc and Art is quite possibly the friendliest and informed guys and they will literally help you with anything you need. This is the only store that I’m aware of where you can start a comic subscription with just 1 title and get 10% off everything. They also run amazing deals so adding them to Facebook and just stopping by the store is a must! Aw yeah! True story!

This comic book store is actually pretty sweet. I could spend hours just by looking at the fancy artwork and whatnot. Marc who I guess is the store owner, really knows the comic universe inside and out, helped out the novice customers like me. I am hoping they get some Street Fighter related stuff in the future, though.
The best part is it’s only a 5 minute drive. Check out my pictures!

Art is awesome and this is the kiddos’ favorite comic store. The staff is the nicest around.

Aw Yeah Comics is a great store. It’s bright, friendly, well-​stocked, and staffed by great people. My husband has been by a couple times and I had the pleasure of my first visit today. They have a lot of fun events and it’s very family-​friendly. It’s clear the owners put a lot of thought into the space, and it really pays off. All in all it is an excellent addition to the neighborhood.

This is the best comic book store I’ve been to in the area. The employees are great, they have a wide selection of comics, graphic novels and toys, and the whole place has a friendly vibe. They go out of their way to make people feel welcome and I believe they’re doing everything right. Excelsior!

Thanks to sites like Groupon and Living Social, I’ve discovered businesses and restaurants that I either didn’t know about or have wanted to try. This particular place falls into the former category as they are in Skokie and I live on the opposite side of the city. But thanks to a rediscovery of a love of a particular series of comic books, I’m trying to find any and all comic book stores in the city and don’t mind driving a bit of a distance to do so.
You walk in the store and its not too terribly big. I was greeted by the cashier and started looking around. They do have a nice selection of the different comic book series, the old comic books as well as the newer stuff (including the manga style books). I found a small selection of the series I was after (Archie) and when asked, I was told thats all they had at this time… seeing as they just opened in the past few months and lots of room to expand, I’m sure they will stock more in the future.
All in all a good place to go… please note that its street parking so if the area is busy for one reason or another, you may have to hunt for a parking spot and walk. I will definitely come again as this was worth the drive and I see a lot of potential for this store.

When I first reviewed Aw Yeah Comics, the place was just getting started.
Now it is in full swing, and very, VERY fun to be at. They are starting a lot of fun gatherings, like «Chat and Chew» on Sunday Mornings at 10 am. Go to chat about comics with a free continental breakfast available! NICE! Great people, too! They also have a «Ladies Night» to discuss comics, a cookout coming during August, many kid-​related projects and gatherings, soon to have a «Pride Night» for the LGBT community, many MANY comic book Author signings (Like Art Baltazaar and Franco Aureliani (who co-​own the comic shop with Marc Hammond). Michael Moreci and Steve Seeley, the guys who wrote «Hoax Hunters», were just there on August 8^th.
Yep, this place is hopping! And they do have a pull box for you to use! Just need to have them hold 1 comic every month minimum, and you get 10% off of your sales! And a dollar off of Previews magazine!!! By the way, they also have the Belly Card system. Every time you go in there, scan your card and you get points for free comics and artwork! The points add up!
They carry most of the current tiles. And if they don’t Marc can get them for you, n/​c. They will also be producing THEIR OWN «AW YEAH» COMIC soon! They also have 25 cent sales on designated comics on certain days and will run unannounced specials from time to time. They have a great website (
) which now posts what they are getting in every week. Pretty soon they’ll have a link to buy comics ONLINE from distributors! You go through their link and they get a proceed from your sales.
Nice, huh? Paperback comics and Digital!
Well, I can’t say enough about the place. It’s a JOY to go to and meet the «regular denizens» who come every week. Oh wait, that’s me, too!
SEE YA THERE!!! AW YEAH!!!