Vortex Books & Comics

12/17/2025

We are now into the final 5 days of the physical store. And to clear everything out, we are offering 50% OFF EVERYTHING at checkout. That’s right. Everything — books, comics, supplies, games, rarities, back issues, graphic novels, audiobooks, t-shirts and more — are all half price at checkout.

12/03/2025

The Great One Dollar Sale has begun! Hundreds of books and comics for just $1. Stop in now before they are all gone. Vortex Books & Comics 477 Locust St Columbia, PA 17512

11/26/2025

HOLIDAY HOURS: We are closed Wednesday 11/26 through Sunday 11/30. We will reopen on Wednesday 12/3. In the meantime, you can shop our online store without leaving the couch.

Browse all products from Vortex Books & Comics Online Shop.

11/20/2025

HUNDREDS of new items just added to our online store! New books! Rare books! Signed books! Comic books! Audiobooks! And hundreds more being added in the weeks ahead. Order now and receive your shipment before the holidays!

The online component of Vortex Books & Comics, featuring signed copies from authors who have visited the physical store.

11/05/2025

We have begun transitioning from a brick and mortar store to an online store. This means we must liquidate some stock. So, from now until our last day:

30% OFF ALL Books, Magazines, New Comics, Back Issue Comics, Manga, Games, Audiobooks, Shirts, and Supplies at checkout.

All DVDs are $1.99 regardless of price sticker

All Blu-Rays are $3.99 regardless of price sticker

We will be operating at normal business hours (Wednesday through Saturday 11am to 5pm, and Sunday 11am to 4pm) except for the following dates.

Friday 11/7 - Closed
Saturday 11/8 - Closed
Sunday 11/9 - Closed
Wednesday 11/26 - Closed
Thursday 11/27 - Closed
Friday 11/28 - Closed
Sunday 12/14 - Closed

We anticipate that the physical store’s LAST DAY OF BUSINESS will be Sunday December 21st. At that point our current online store will get a massive revamp and should launch on New Year’s Day.

And yes, we are also selling the fixtures, showcases, etc.

We will no longer be holding items for customers. All sales are final. Subscribers who have not picked up their pull list items by December 5th will have those items put on the shelf for the general public.

10/29/2025

FINAL IN-STORE SIGNING EVENT THIS SUNDAY, November 2, from 1pm to 3pm

10/04/2025

Brian Keene is the author of over fifty books and three-hundred short stories, mostly in the horror, crime, fantasy, and nonfiction genres. They have been translated into over a dozen different languages and have won numerous awards including a World Horror Grandmaster Award, two Bram Stoker Awards, an Imadjinn Award, and dozens more.
Come and meet and greet one of the best authors in the nation and purchase his newest masterpiece, The End of the World as we know it. Introduced by Stephen King.

09/26/2025

SATURDAY 9/27
Katherine Silva and Amanda Headlee
Signing 1pm to 3pm

08/30/2025

TODAY! Signing from 1pm to 3pm! Dorian J. Sinnott and Cat Delani! (This is Cat's first book signing anywhere)!

08/19/2025

Reminder -- the general public CAN attend today's signing from 4pm to 7pm for THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT. Ticket holders will go first. Once they are serve, the general public can buy books. Your place in line will determine whether or not you get one. It is recommended you arrive by 4pm.

08/16/2025

TODAY! RJ Roles (founder of Books of Horror) signing from 1pm to 3pm! Vortex Books & Comics 477 Locust St Columbia PA 17512