These people are amazingggg. My son just got into Pokemon and the staff here are the kindest most genuine folks... taking so much time to help us learn about the game. He is so excited to come on Sundays to watch the pros! We just met a Pokemon judge on our way out who gave us some free cards, and I’m not sure he’s ever been happier 😂
Curtis Heishman
Oct 22, 2024
5
These folks have been an awesome seller of card game products. I have been ordering from them online and they have become a go to store for me. They ship promptly, securely, and as promised. Thank you Atomic Empire!! You all rock!!
Paladin AF
Oct 10, 2024
4
I am out-of-state, but this is my primary source of comics. This review is strictly for their online store. They generally do an awesome job with shipping. Their customer service has resolved every problem I've had, which were mostly damaged books because USPS just busted up the box. If your local comic shops, like mine, are lacking, this is a great alternative.
If you're going to start up subscriptions, 51+ plateau titles will get you the max discount. You can tell it's a plateau title when you're browsing by a little green check mark after the publisher name. The discount applies to all comics on your subscription except for incentives, which are sold via a bid system. Trades, hardcovers, and manga all get discounted for subscribers. Back issues are not discounted. They do have back issue sales from time to time, however.
The reason for the 4 stars is that their pre-orders are a complete mess. Too many of them have incorrect dates, or the item will be listed as temporarily sold out, sold out, or available for order, but the item isn't even set to release for another month or two. I have multiple items that are past the pre-order date, but they never get updated to the new or correct date. There have been a few items that I have pre-ordered the same day it got listed, but, for some reason, I ended up having to wait for the second shipment, or I didn't get it at all and I had to source it from somewhere else. If you have a reliable source for pre-orders, go to that first. I'm thinking of switching all my manga pre-orders to a local place.
The attached photos I pulled from multiple shipments over a wide time frame. They are all pretty crisp.
Cameron Donaldson
Sep 24, 2024
5
Great game store! Not only do they host awesome events for all types of board games/TCGs/RPGs, but they have a wide selection of singles and items for purchase. All of the staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. So glad to have this nearby.
Jordan L
Sep 20, 2024
5
Because of a medical issue, I was unable to pick up my package and it got sent back to Atomic. Their awesome customer service checked that it hadn't made it back, but also flagged it to be resent if it ever showed up. No extra shipping.
Got my Unmatched set a few days ago and will continue to shop Atomic for how awesome they are
Devin Cope
Aug 8, 2024
5
As an online only customer, I couldn't be happier with my comic orders! I consistently receive everything on my pull list, and my items are always perfectly packed. I truly hope these guys stay in business forever!
Brian Fox
Jul 30, 2024
5
Truly a pillar of the tabletop gaming community in the Triangle! I learned to play Kill Team here, I play One Page Rules here with a rotating group, and if I wanted to, I could get back into MTG or Battletech, or learn something new. The staff is friendly and the selection is varied and impressive for how many areas they have covered. It's become a second home.
Brady Roberson
Apr 26, 2024
5
So I have never been to the store, but I occasionally order online and I have to say that every time I order it is a great experience! They offer free shipping after a certain sale price, and their shipping is FASTER THAN AMAZON! My items arrive two days from my order date, without fail. And my games are carefully and safely packed, not banged up in an oversized box as is usually the case with Amazon. Keep up the great work Atomic Team!
Shreyas Sampat
Jan 7, 2024
5
This place is pleasantly quiet whenever I’m there and stocks a great variety of products. The staff are friendly and attentive without being clingy. I only have good things to say about the business!
Jason Black (jblack31981)
Jan 2, 2024
5
Purchase a product from them back in 2018 that I was incredibly happy with. Checked back to make sure they were still around after some problems with my local game stores and was glad to see they are still in business. Surprised to see their expanded tabletop role playing section online and will be getting an order in soon.
Atomic Empire just might be come my non-local friendly local game store. Sorry for taking so long to get a review in guys!
Gabrielle Dunkin
Dec 19, 2023
5
Just had a great experience ordering from Atomic Empire for a Christmas gift. My husband wanted a specific volume of the Invincible collection that was unavailable at my usual online and in-store shops locally. I finally found it and ordered it online from Atomic Empire. Price and shipping costs were reasonable and it shipped quickly and arrived within the estimated delivery timeframe (7 days after order was placed). I was a little nervous ordering from a smaller retailer so close to Christmas, but they packaged my item with care and sent me regular order updates.
Patrick Carlton
Dec 12, 2023
4
Nice little spot in Durham! Bunch of comics, d&d and Warhammer 40,000. In the middle of the day there was a bunch of people there playing. Small selection of pokémon cards but still an awesome place. Didn't interact with the staff much but they seemed like cool folks
