Ken's Comic Man

Ken's Comic Man

Reviews Summary

This store is overwhelmingly praised for its friendly, knowledgeable staff and excellent customer service. Customers love the wide selection of comics, trading cards, board games, and collectibles, as well as the spacious, welcoming environment for gaming. The fair pricing, use of TCG Player for accurate values, and willingness to order special requests are frequently highlighted. Minor critiques include limited stock of specific items like top loaders or comic trades, and occasional location challenges due to one-way streets. The shop’s community vibe, family-friendly atmosphere, and nostalgic appeal make it a beloved local gem, with many calling it the best in the area. Most reviews are 5-star, with a few 4-star ratings noting small room for improvement.

About This Listing

Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

Features

Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

421 Oak St

Poplar Bluff, Missouri 63901

Hours

Monday 11AM-8PM
Tuesday 11AM-8PM
Wednesday 11AM-8PM
Thursday 11AM-8PM
Friday 11AM-10PM
Saturday 11AM-8PM
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

This is an amazing store and owner. I live across the country and placed a preorder for the Final Fantasy Magic the Gathering Collector Booster Box months ahead of time. By the time the set was release, the msrp of the item had nearly doubled, and Kens Comic honored the original sale, did not cancel, and got the order shipped quickly and safely, while many people across the country had their orders refunded by stores to reflect the higher sale price. Kens Comic Man took care of their customers and honored

They have custom graphics for tees and hoodies. There is plenty of gaming space. Staff and the owner are very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommended, NERD or not!

Ken's Comic Man is an amazing place. They have games, and comics for every age and genre. They provide an inviting gaming atmosphere when hosting their events and tournaments. This is a very family friendly environment.

Shopkeeper not only values and takes care of his customers, but also does his best to keep them informed without high pressure sales. Very much recommended for any gamer to visit, and check out! Great environment and extremely knowledgeable!

Customer service and knowledge was awesome. He is honest and extremely friendly. I took my family there during our vacation visiting family. I will now be visiting ever time we come to the area!

This place is freakin' AWESOME! Thank Googs there's a place where Planeswalkers can gather in Poplar Bluff!

I am a fan of yugioh son will go there when ever I need a card and they have lots of cards and cheap prices and these are just two of the cards I have bought from there

I just moved to town and got to check the store out. Awesome guy running this place. I haven't gotten to play MTG here yet and meet all the locals but I'm excited to do so once I can. Tons of stuff here. Absolute nerd and hobby collector Heaven.

Not much of a comic fanfic but the guys were REALLY COOL and conversed with me pretty much like as if I was a regular customer very much appreciated the two of you

Great community. I have played both the main games at the shop and both sides are friendly. Staff is amazing and willing to help always. Would advise bringing cash if you make less than 5$ purchase, but the ONLY issue being that, can't get really better

Always greets me when I come in. Very open and friendly place. Prices are always fair due to the use of TCG player for most up-to-date pricing. Good selection and is willing to order what you need. Overall really great shopping experience every time. Only place in town that gets my business.

A finally staff and a great selection. The owner took the time to get to know my taste. He's even set aside books he knew I would want for my collection. Prices are good too.

Awesome place to throw card board and hang with your friends. If you don't have any friends you can makes some there.

Good dude, good prices on Magic the Gathering products. Don't know about the comics because I don't want to pick that hobby up again. (Though every time I go in I want to look through the collection). Everybody seems to enjoy the in person events, wish I had more time to go. Highly recommend.

They didn't have any top loaders. But the employee was friendly and knowledgeable. And it's a very well maintained. The assortment of inventory was impressive.

Great place to hangout. NOT COMPLICATED AT ALL!!! And the ginger guy is super helpful and SEXY AS HELL!!!.... Never actually been here..... But a lot of nerdy hoarders. Seriously we welcome everyone to come and play, all we ask is for you to respect your fellow nerd and most importantly HAVE FUN. Please come and judge for yourself.

The shop is huge ! It has more than just comic books . Two separate areas for playing games . Snack & soda bar . All kinds of collectibles, trading cards , figurines , games , etc . Check it out !

They have a wide variety of hobby equipment and different types of games. The comicbook selection is a good variety of titles and brands. The staff are very helpful and polite, I've been going here for the 4 years and never been disappointed.

This is a fun place to go and play card games and tabletop games. They are friendly and fun. The have comics and shirts and dice and just a bunch of nerdy stuff. So if you want to feed your inner or putter nerd stop by and roll some dice and turn some cardboard with us!

Love this place. Kind of like a time machine. Takes me back to when I was 10 years old. Reintroduced me to a bunch of hobbies I wish I wouldn't have forgotten about. But now I have a chance to share with my boys. Good family fun.

Kinda Pricey!! Horrible Welcoming Manners.. Honestly I seen a few decent things but like I said price was to much, Look up on item that was price $50 and literally ordered while we in store ?? for 30 online!!

I was very impressed with the selection, and more so the thought the owner has put in his products and services. Impressively friendly like most local gaming stores.

Great place for yugioh dragonball super and magic tournaments. Great community of all games. Come join the fun. If your intrested in any of these games we have players from beginners to advanced that will help you learn these games.

As always, the experience I had today was awesome. Being a very indecisive person, it is refreshing for any retail store to allow me to browse for as long as I would like without being pressured to buy something, but also know (and use extensively) the fact that I can get their expert knowledge and opinion on not just items in their store, but on anything in the wide world of nerddom in general. I would recommend that everybody from someone who just has a new spark of interest in comics or gaming and is loo

The best place in the area to go for good variety and good service. Fair prices for buying and selling.

Great little comic store. Loved the way they treated my son as he was the reason we came in. It was a good experience

Ken is friendly, there's a good selection, and there are people playing a game every time I've been in!

Love Ken's they always have great pre release events love the atmosphere and to Steve love you man you'll always have my business.

This is my absolute, all around favorite comic shop. Steve (the owner) had amazing products, and there's now a skate shop inside for three people that are starting to skateboard.

Nice people, they are very helpful and didn't mind looking up back issues of comic books for me. Lots of collectibles. Spaces to play games.

They made a deal. Kept there word and for that reason the transaction went well and they are decent in my ?? book! This was a few years back! Thanks

Great local game and comic shop. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Stop by and nerd out!

An excellent shop that carries speciality board games, comics, trading cards, action figures, manga, plushies, and graphic novels. Do not be fooled by the name; this place will have something you're interested in.

Steve is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. He has a passion for comics, and it really shows in his customer service. Plus, he has a great selection of comics.

Always has the manga I'm looking for, but I feel like their selection of comic trades could be improved. Super friendly and helpful staff, though.

Nice place for games and Magic cards. They're really friendly and have a mascot kitty.

Love it. They have all your comic needs, manga, D&D, pathfinders, Magic the Gathering..they even have snacks and dice for your gaming needs!

Great collection of comic books and cards. My daughter loved the full sized Dance Dance Revolution game there.

Great atmosphere, great people 10/10 would recommend for all of your comic and gaming needs

Great place e to play they have an optional 5$ buy in for more card packs

Love this place. Great people and there's a skateboard shop in the back. Whats not to love?

Surprising much more than I expected looks like a place to hang out that wouldn't be the bad crowd

Best shop to hang out with friends, sling cardboard, and buy more cardboard! The owner is amazing!

Very friendly, excellent prices, great owner. Definitely recommend.

Great service, Good prices and thanks for the vodka skull idea bro. -The R&M DUDE LMAO

Steve always has an answer for any of my questions. Very big help. Love shopping here

Ken's is a nice tabletop/comic/card shop in Poplar Bluff.

Amazing .. love this place and everyone in there. On a scale from 1 to 10 this place is a 11. <3 <3 <3

Great place and fun atmosphere always feel like a rockstar when i go in

Best place in the area for comics or collectibles fair prices for buyers and sellers.

Great selection and everyone was so friendly. I would definitely recommend them.

Good variety of products always friendly service

Was looking for a specific book and even though it wasn't in stock, they ordered it for me right away. Wish more places in town would do this.

Lots of cool merch. Extremely helpful people.

Good group of guys there. I really enjoy my time hanging out there.

The guys are nice and friendly and always have what I'm looking for in stock!

Friendly and knowledgeable owner. Eager to help you out!

Great place and helpful people! I'm a big fan of this place!!!

Awesome card shop! Yu-Gi-Oh!, FNM, Dragon Ball Super, you name it!!

Very helpful in helping me learn some things about comic sizing, building not great.

One stop shopping, comics, MTG cards, Hot Wheels, gaming sessions and more.

If you want it. Ken's has it. At least when it comes to comics, games, cards, and fantasy. Tell em Roger sent you.

A great place to get your geek on without breaking the bank.

They were so helpful and super friendly. Thanks guys!

Friendly staff, location was hard to find due to the one way streets.

The gentleman was very helpful and polite. Will go back

this store has really good comic books and gaming cards

Good, friendly atmosphere. Tons of back issues!

My daughter likes to dance on the video games here.

Great place to play cards and board games

Smelly and unnecessarily discriminatory for reasons that don't exist. Always happens when I have high hopes.

Pretty good modern collection decent prices

Best place in town for your "geeky" needs!

This is MY good store & I luv it!!

Positive environment and a great place to be and call a place to hang

Cool place to get comics and hang out.

I love finding all the old comics for a great price

Love this place absolutely my favorite

Great group of people fun shop

Great service and excellent prices.

One of the best places ever.

Yeah good place to play cards

Friendly staff and free tournaments, what's not to love?

Awesome shop great service

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.

What should I bring to an arcade?

Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.

Are arcades still just for kids?

Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”