Desert Island

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Desert Island owner lying about interaction I had with him in his store to protect himself.

540 Metropolitan Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11211

+1 (718) 388-5087

http://www.desertislandbrooklyn.com

History

-- Desert Island hosts tons of in-store events with guests like Gabrielle Bell, Kim Deitch, Matt Leines, Johnny Ryan, Dash Shaw, Adrain Tomine, and countless others. -- Began publishing the free quarterly all-comics newspaper Smoke Signal in June 2009. -- Voted Best Comics Store in NYC in Village Voice's 2009 reader's poll. -- Began the Brooklyn Comics and Graphics Festival with publisher PictureBox in 2009.

Specialties

Comics and Artist's Books

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Reviews

4.5109 reviews

Bianca M.

10/7/2024

This place is amazing. Awesome zines, comics and books. My kid loves this place. They even have cute pins and more tiny things. Hope this place stays forever. The neighborhood is losing lots of...

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Don S.

2/14/2024

The comic book selection is top shelf but the owner is mental. If you're looking for a selection of independent euro-centric comics, this place is a treasure. If you've ever seen the Simpsons...

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Courtney B.

8/17/2024

This shop is a true gem. Well curated inventory, exceedingly knowledgeable shopkeeper. Great selection for our 10yo and our teenager and us. If you like graphic novels and comics and have an...

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sarah k.

10/8/2023

The owner has attempted to discredit/deny to escape accountablity and unfortunately for him I won't allow it. There was nothing calm about you in that interaction and you can see by other low...

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Michael B.

7/28/2024

I've been a customer here for years. Bought some really amazing comics and love the commitment to art and especially local artists. However, on a recent visit I noticed a book that I was...

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