Comic shops in Paris and/or Edinburgh 2 2

[universal soldier]

Hey all,

I have a work trip coming up in just over two weeks and will be staying just outside Paris (southwest near Boulogne-Billancourt) and then a few days in Edinburgh, Scotland. Hoping to get some recomendations on shops with a decent back-issue selection (pre-copper prefered). Also will have the info added to a new topic created by @HighRadArt.

Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[wardevil0]

I've been to these shops in Paris, circa 2017; I don't know if they're still open.

Aaapoum Bapoum - 14 Rue Serpente, 75006 Paris

    Large quantity of old French comics and French editions of US comics
 

Central Comics - 25 Rue de l'Ambroisie, 75012 Paris

    Large quantity of older French editions of Marvel comics, helpful staff
 

Les Super Heros - 175 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris

[BA773]

Please just dont go to Paris, wheter for comics or something else

[HighRadArt]

On 4/4/2024 at 1:12 PM, BA773 said:

Please just dont go to Paris, wheter for comics or something else

Why?  Aaapoum Bapoum in Paris has some great reviews on Tripadvisor.  Looks like they have back issues and the reviews are old so a fresh review would be nice.

Edited April 4 by HighRadArt

[universal soldier]

On 4/4/2024 at 4:12 PM, BA773 said:

Please just dont go to Paris, wheter for comics or something else

Lol, where should I go?

[comeaux]

On 4/4/2024 at 3:12 PM, BA773 said:

Please just dont go to Paris, wheter for comics or something else

Agreed, been to Paris a few times back when it was MUCH better than the sheethole it is today and even if I did go now, comics would be the last thing I’d be looking for 

[universal soldier]

Batman sends his regards (photo taken in Paris near Ile de France in 2018)

[BA773]

On 4/5/2024 at 4:02 AM, universal soldier said:

Batman sends his regards (photo taken in Paris near Ile de France in 2018)

This already explain you why its bad...

Edited April 5 by BA773

[greggy]

@BlowUpTheMoon

[comeaux]

On 4/4/2024 at 9:02 PM, universal soldier said:

Batman sends his regards (photo taken in Paris near Ile de France in 2018)

Nerd rage 

[wardevil0]

On 4/4/2024 at 4:12 PM, BA773 said:

Please just dont go to Paris, wheter for comics or something else

The main memories I have of Paris are the swarms of rats in the park around the Eiffel Tower and the urine trenches in the underground metro stations.  But I loaded up at Aaapoum Bapoum and Central Comics.

[universal soldier]

On 4/5/2024 at 1:03 AM, BA773 said:

This already explain you why its bad...

Since I'm going to be there for other reasons (work, wine and golf) it makes sense to check out the local shops. Have you been to any shops in Paris and think I'm wasting my time? Not looking for a commentary on Paris as a destination, I've been there at least eight times so fully aware...

[universal soldier]

Any thoughts on Edinburgh?

[NoMan]

there's an amazing vintage movie poster place somewhere in Paris. I found a Swedish Carnival of Souls (1962) one sheet there. I'm sorry I don't have any specific information. I feel bad, cause it's AMAZING. 

I'm useless, and for that, I'm sorry.

Edited April 5 by NoMan

[batmiesta]

On 4/5/2024 at 3:04 PM, universal soldier said:

Any thoughts on Edinburgh?

 

[batmiesta]

 

[universal soldier]

On 4/5/2024 at 1:34 PM, batmiesta said:

 

Thanks for this. Scary basement!

[piper]

On 4/5/2024 at 8:04 AM, universal soldier said:

Any thoughts on Edinburgh?

Great city!  I don't recall seeing a single comic while I was there...

Head to the Grassmarket for a pint at the White Hart Pub (just below the Castle)

[universal soldier]

On 4/5/2024 at 5:14 PM, piper said:

Great city!  I don't recall seeing a single comic while I was there...

Head to the Grassmarket for a pint at the White Hart Pub (just below the Castle)

Now you're talking my language! I'm all about the pint.

[Robot Man]

I had some luck in the flea markets in Paris. Mostly French and British stuff.