Amazing Fantasy - THE Place For Comics and Sci-Fi in Downtown Red Deer

January 26th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under
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Amazing Fantasy is the premier place in Red Deer to go for comics, trade-paperbacks and graphic novels; as well as science fiction novels.

Originally opened in 1980, under the name, Bookworm’s Den; owner Lynn started with just second-hand books. In 1985, she decided to stock comics. It was later sold to a lady named Gerri, then in 1996 current owner Dave took over the store. He has been expanding the amount of comics in stock ever since. In the spring of 2007, he changed the name to Amazing Fantasy ( a name that all Fanboys are very familiar with).

Dave has a vast selection of comics, both new releases as well as back issues. There are several shelves dedicated to trade-paperbacks and graphic novels. Currently the store possesses the largest collection of “previously enjoyed” science-fiction books in central Alberta (he estimates there are approximately 2000+ books on the shelves now and he intends to expand the section even more in the near future). There is also a selection of mystery novels and classic books as well as toys and t-shirts on hand.

Dave knows all of his regulars and greets us by name when we come in. I personally have had a membership file (requested issues of comics and other merchandise will be ordered and held plus the file holder receives a discount) since about December of 1985. He is always looking to expand the number of people who enjoy reading comics; so if you’re new to the obsession hobby, he’ll be happy to answer your questions.

So the next time you’re in downtown Red Deer and you’re looking for some comics or some sci-fi books; drop in to Amazing Fantasy and talk to Dave. Tell him Ernie & Tim at Red Deer Digest sent you.

Amazing Fantasy

5003 Ross Street

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

T4N 1Y2

ph (403)346-7505

Open Mon. - Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Popularity: 48% [?]

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There Are 11 Responses So Far. »

  1. Comment by Diane on 30 January 2008:

    I also have shopped at Amazing Fantasy for years, and enjoy Dave’s personal and friendly service. From the very first time I stepped into the store, Dave made me feel welcome and was helpful in helping me find everything I was looking for. I highly recommend this store!

  2. Comment by jeanne hermary coulombe on 31 January 2008:

    Hi nephew Dave!

    That’s a catchy name! Gotta drop in sometime when I’m in Red Deer. Sounds very very interesting!

    Jeanne

  3. Comment by Steve Webb on 31 January 2008:

    Pound for pound one the best comic shops I’ve been to and Dave is one of the most knowledgeable individuals I’ve met in the comic-sci-fi arena. Excelsior!!

  4. Comment by clayton on 2 February 2008:

    Nice job Dave. As a long time customer i can vouch for Dave’s friendliness. Always fun to go and have a little chat with.

  5. Comment by Steve Danger on 2 February 2008:

    I still remember my first visit to the ‘Den (hmm… suppose I need to come up with a new nickname now… how about “the ‘Zing”?) when I was 14 years old. In the 11 years since it still feels like home and Dave will always be my “Comics Guy”. If I could, I’d never leave!

  6. Comment by Tim Ebl on 2 February 2008:

    Looks like you’ve got a lot of fans, Dave. Keep up the good work!

  7. Comment by Tyler Durden on 2 February 2008:

    Great selection and service, knowledgeable ownership. Dave will treat you right in every way. Red Deer is luck to have a store of this quality.

  8. Comment by Geordy on 2 February 2008:

    A stellar shop that has done a great service to this community and city for years. Thanks for the effort Dave, it is appreciated. You just can’t beat the nostalgia of an old comic shop…great place to be.

  9. Comment by John H Read on 2 February 2008:

    Just another fanboy here, Dave actually help re-ingite my passion for comic books, which my wife is not sure is such a good thing, but besides her doubts I have once again found the joy and excitement I had as a young man and child. Dave is not just a vendor of comics he is like our local archive of everything comic book based.

    Go sometime drop in and ask him if he remembers a certain comic or book from a time period most had forgotten, and I think you be surprised.

    So to my not only comic dealer but dear friend, Hang in Davey we all love ya.

    John

  10. Comment by David on 5 February 2008:

    Comics from Dave for life!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

  11. Comment by Neena on 9 February 2008:

    What an amazing place! It may be worth the trip to Red Deer for that shop alone - I have more than a few sci-fi and comic book fans in my house. If only we lived closer…

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