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Fantasy Books Inc.

Where comic books, games, toys, and pop culture meet

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Fantasy Books Incorporated has been serving the Metro East area for over 41 years.

New Comics Releasing 7/17/2024

New Comics Releasing 7/17/2024

Click here for a list of new comics releasing 7/17/2024. Call your favorite FBI store or stop in to reserve a copy. Better yet, set up a weekly pull so you never miss a single issue!

Create Your Own Super Hero Contest

Create Your Own Super Hero Contest

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!

The winner of the Fantasy Books Inc Create-Your-Own-Super-Hero Contest is The Heroic Comic by Jackson! The Heroic Comic has all the powers of any comic book hero who does not have their own TV show or movie! That is pretty powerful. Thanks to Jackson and everyone who participated this year. Look for The Heroic Comic in some of our advertising this coming year!

Fantasy Books & Games

Fairview Heights, IL
(618) 624-0920

Store Highlights

Paint and Hang with Gary Hill

Paint and Hang with Gary Hill

Sunday July 21, 12:00pm to 3:00 pm

Join us and Gary Hill every third Sunday of the month for miniature painting! All experience levels welcome! Come get tips and tricks on taking your painting game to the next level, or learn fundamentals as you put a brush to a miniature for the first time.

Bring what ever minis you are working on and paint with other hobbiests, Gary is available to help anyone with any learning needed. More information here.

Staff Picks!

Suzi Recommends

Suzi Recommends

Rick and Morty Comics

Based off the popular Rick and Morty animated sitcom, Rick and Morty comics are a fun filled, dimension hopping adventure. And Suzi does the art and covers for some of them!

Brandon Recommends

Brandon Recommends

Warhammer Skaventide

Anyone who knows Brandon knows he loves Warhammer! Make sure to ask him about the new Skaventide armies. The Skaventide is sweeping across the Mortal Realms – and the faithful Stormcast Eternals of the Hallowed Knights are first into the fray.

Dan Recommends

Dan Recommends

Indie RPGs

There are many Independent RPGs. One of Dan’s favorites is Lancer…it has robots!

Celeste Recommends

Celeste Recommends

Prickly, squishy giant D-20!

This giant D-20 will bring HUGE fun to your game. And the box says it is safe to throw! We haven’t tried it yet, so let us know.

When & Where You Can Find Us!

Monday 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM

Heroic Adventures

Edwardsville, IL
(618) 659-0099

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Bloomburrow Commander Party

Bloomburrow Commander Party

August 21st 4PM

Players choose a Party Card aligned with one of the ten groups of animalfolk residing in Bloomburrow and make their way around a wheel of seasons! Some seasons bring bountiful harvest and good weather, while others shake up the game board for everyone.

Players will have to work creatively using their animalfolk’s special skills if they aim to win! Each player will receive a Heirloom Blade promo Card!

Entry: FREE!

Staff Picks!

Issaac Recommends

Issaac Recommends

Tomie

Our newest employee, Issac, says this is one of the greatest horror manga ever! If you looking for a good story with amazing (and graphic) artwork, check out Junji Ito’s Tomie.

Nicole Recommends

Nicole Recommends

Solo Leveling

Solo Leveling is an absolutely fantastic alternative reality manhwa about a world taken over by dungeons and monsters. The series has 8 books so far and more on the way! It even has an anime with a second season set to come out by next year. Pick it up today and catch up before you miss out!

Mason Recommends

Mason Recommends

Transformers

The Transformers are back! And after countless years, their war still rages. Will help from their new human friends give the Autobots the edge they need? You’ll have to read it to find out.

Ben Recommends

Ben Recommends

Zatanna

DC’s mistress of magic has her own 5 issue Black Label miniseries out now! Ben says READ IT NOW!

Erin Recommends

Erin Recommends

Fist of the North Star

One of the best shonen classics from the 80’s, if you haven’t already read this post-apocalyptic action series you should finally get around to it!

Cash Recommends

Cash Recommends

Nemesis

Dive into the Horror Sci-fi board game of Nemesis, where you play as different crew members on this stranded ship being taken over by Invaders. This legally not “Aliens”, Aliens board game is a great Semi-Cooperative experience!

Evren Recommends

Evren Recommends

Goodbye Eri

This oneshot manga from Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator of ‘Chainsaw Man’, is one of Ev’s favorites- AND it’s also nominated for an Eisner Award this year!

If you’ve been seeking a book that’s going to pull at your heartstrings while also giving you an interesting postmodernism story, ‘Goodbye Eri’ (as well as his other oneshot ‘Look Back’) can satisfy that need.

Laura Recommends

Laura Recommends

‘Little Bird’ and ‘Precious Metal’


The Eisner Award-winning creative team DARCY VAN POELGEEST and IAN BERTRAM reunite for their gripping return to the dystopian American Empire, and Laura can’t be any more excited!

Check out their first book ‘Little Bird’ and their new series ‘Precious Metal’ today!

Adam Recommends

Adam Recommends

Pathfinder Second Edition

Come check out Adam’s favorite Role Playing Game, Pathfinder Second Edition. Comparable to DND 3.5 but better! Really in depth character building is only one of the reasons to give Pathfinder a try.

When & Where You Can Find Us!

Monday 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM

Fantasy Books

Belleville, IL
(618) 235-0844

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Staff Picks!

When & Where You Can Find Us!

Monday 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Sunday Closed