New York's Premier Comic Book Store!

About Me

Since 1985, Jim Hanley's Universe has been one of America's best and most progressive comic book stores. We were hailed as New York City's best comic shop in 2001 by The New York Daily News.
At Jim Hanley's Universe, we work extra hard to stock the full range of comic titles and related merchandise that is available today. We carry mainstream comics from DC and Marvel as well as Manga, Graphic Novels, Small Press, Indie and Mini Comics. We have an extensive back issue collection. We also carry related Statues, Toys, T-shirts, DVDs, Trading Cards, Books and more!!
We believe that the comic book is a valid art form, so to do our part in spreading the news, we do our best to make your shopping experience easy with our well stocked, well lit, and clean stores. Providing the best customer service for your comic book needs is our ongoing mission.
So come see "Where Art and Literature Meet!" Visit our website and sign up for our weekly mailing list!
We have two convenient locations for you to visit:
JHU - MANHATTAN:
4 West 33rd St.
New York, NY 10001
(off 5th Ave. - opposite the Empire State Building)
212-268-7088
JHU - STATEN ISLAND:
325 New Dorp Lane
Staten Island, NY 10314
(corner of Clawson Avenue)
718-351-6299
Also, don't forget to check out the official JHU blog at:
http://jhuniverse.blogspot.com/
Informative, somewhat entertaining, and sometimes with pictures!

My Interests

Comics, graphic novels, and self published books! We will carry your mini comics! Don't believe us? Ask Vanissa Chan:

I'd like to meet:

Comic book and pop culture fans in NYC and around the world

*NOTE: CREATORS!
If you are planning on being in the New York Area, and you'd like to schedule a signing/appearance, feel free to contact us via the mySpace messenger OR contact our Events Coordinator, Vito Delsante .

Music:

Butthole Surfers,Daniel Johnson,The Smiths,The Who,David Bowie,The Go-Go's,Neutral Milk Hotel, Bond Soundtracks,John Willams, and the Godfather of Soul!

Movies:

Star Wars,Citizen Kane,GRINDHOUSE,A Christmas Story, American Splendor,Crumb,Transformers Gen.One,Ghost World,Planet of the Apes,

Television:

Staff faves include: The Simpsons, Lost, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, The Office (UK/US), Veronica Mars, Buffy, Heroes, Mad Men

Books:

Comic Books.

My Blog

Jim Hanley’s Universe - Newsletter/Checklist for 6/4/08

Happy Wednesday, JHU!Mark your calendars! We celebrate Gay Pride Month with a signing here in Manhattan THIS FRIDAY! Featuring the best of the independent and mainstream queer cartoonists!...
Posted by New York's Premier Comic Book Store! on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:19:00 PST

Jim Hanley’s Universe - Newsletter/Checklist for 5/29/08

Happy Wednesday, JHU! First a personal note. Thanks to everyone who attended my Superman signing a few weeks ago. It was certianly a special night for me, and thanks to you all, it wa...
Posted by New York's Premier Comic Book Store! on Thu, 29 May 2008 06:48:00 PST

Jim Hanley’s Universe - Newsletter/Checklist for 5/21/08

In memory of retailer, Rory Root, and legendary artist, Will Elder, we turn the newsletter over to Jim Hanley this week. Upcoming events can be found at the end of the checklist. Thanks,-Vito*******...
Posted by New York's Premier Comic Book Store! on Wed, 21 May 2008 08:27:00 PST

Jim Hanley’s Universe - Newsletter/Checklist for 5/14/08

Happy Wednesday, JHU! Our first message is brought to you by Head Manager/Guitar Hero, Nick Purpura:MAY14th @ Jim Hanley's Universe. With last minute notice!!! We will be welcoming fo...
Posted by New York's Premier Comic Book Store! on Wed, 14 May 2008 07:07:00 PST

Jim Hanley’s Universe - Newsletter/Checklist for 5/7/08

Happy Wednesday, JHU!Some weeks, they just get away from you.Last week, I said we're going to have a signing for my seventh anniversary (or, as ComicBookConventions.com said, my Copper Anniversary) wh...
Posted by New York's Premier Comic Book Store! on Wed, 07 May 2008 07:14:00 PST

Jim Hanley’s Universe - Newsletter/Checklist for 4/30/08

Happy Wednesday, JHU! Last week, I did some pre-hyping on a signing for May 14th. This week, I will give you the particulars. Your favorite staff writer, Vito Delsante, will be signin...
Posted by New York's Premier Comic Book Store! on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:08:00 PST

Jim Hanley’s Universe - Newsletter/Checklist for 4/23/08

Happy Wednesday, JHU! Have you recovered from the NY Comic Con? Have you recovered from that week of guests we had here? WHEW! That was some week! We'll do it again next F...
Posted by New York's Premier Comic Book Store! on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:58:00 PST

Jim Hanley’s Universe - 25% OFF EVERYTHING IN THE UNIVERSE

**25% OFF EVERYTHING IN THE UNIVERSE ALL WEEKEND**THREE DAYS ONLY! APRIL 18-APRIL 20!AT BOTH JHU LOCATIONSAND BOOTH 1613 AT THE NEW YORK COMIC CON!And if you're at the Con, be sure to stop by the boo...
Posted by New York's Premier Comic Book Store! on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:58:00 PST

Jim Hanley’s Universe - Newsletter/Checklist for 4/16/08

Happy Wednesday, JHU! Hope you got to meet the Marvel Hit Squad Monday night. Bendis, Brubaker, Fraction and holy crow! Jeph Loeb showed up too! But if not, no worries. We...
Posted by New York's Premier Comic Book Store! on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:14:00 PST

Jim Hanley’s Universe - All-Stars/All Week

JIM HANLEY’S UNIVERSE: ALL-STARS/ALL WEEKWelcomes Creators for the Biggest Week of In-Store Creator Appearances(New York, NY) In preparation for the third annual New York Comic Con, Jim Hanley&r...
Posted by New York's Premier Comic Book Store! on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:24:00 PST