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Desert Island

Desert Island

Comic Book Store and Bookstore
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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Desert Island
9.3/10
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    Irene F.
    "indie zines and prints."(2 Tips)
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  • Mara L.heart icon on user image
    Mara LecocqMay 3, 2015
    Great indie illustrators, books, posters, a real pleasure to get lost in great stories and art
  • Ashley S.
    Ashley SimonAugust 22, 2011
    a carefully curated selection of the best in indie comics. if gabe (the owner) is in the house ask him for his recommends - he's on point 90% of the time.
  • Lee L.heart icon on user image
    Lee LawrenceJune 23, 2015
    Gabe is a super cool dude. Extremely knowledgeable and got me into Deadpool. And so for that, thanks Gabe!
  • Irene F.heart icon on user image
    Irene FeleoJuly 3, 2016
    Amazing collection of latest comic and graphic novel releases, plus indie zines and prints. An instant favourite!
  • Stephanie M.
    Stephanie MyersSeptember 22, 2013
    Be sure to check out their happy meal toy section! Fast trip to memory lane.
  • Julia S.
    Julia SteeleApril 15, 2013
    If you live in the nabe and have never been here, that's a problem. Something for everyone!
  • Alex R.
    Alex RobertsonAugust 12, 2018
    Good selection of comics and friendly ownet
  • Jackie V.heart icon on user image
    Jackie VSeptember 26, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Love this place, great selection and nice people!!!
  • Jenna W.
    Jenna Wortham May 18, 2011
    My 15-year-old heart bursts with joy every time I come in here. Some faves: The Lindsay Lohan fan zine; the Bushwick Review
  • Manish M.
    Manish MelwaniJuly 4, 2010
    awe-inspiring collection of eclectic, offbeat, random, and just plain off-the-chain comic books. plus the people who run it are super-chill
  • David T.
    David ThairJuly 21, 2012
    Disguised as a bakery. They now sell own-brand t-shirts too!
  • Lukeheart icon on user image
    LukeApril 11, 2015
    Essential stuff. Awesome seasonal window displays
  • T. E.
    T. E.September 2, 2010
    Gabe, the owner, is really friendly
  • marcelo c.
    marcelo carvalhoOctober 15, 2017
    otimo atendimento, oferece points marvel insiders br
  • Roberto C.
    Roberto Cruz ToricesNovember 12, 2016
    un gran ambiente
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Desert Island
540 Metropolitan Ave (btw Union and Lorimer)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
United States
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  • Mon–Sat
    • Noon–9:00 PM
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    • Noon–7:00 PM
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(718) 388-5087
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