What's the vibe?
Comic Book Store Details
Southern Fried Vinyl Records / Media Mania of Helen located in Helen, Georgia, is a small but diverse shop that offers a mix of comic books alongside vinyl records, CDs, retro video games, and DVDs, though visitors note the comic selection isn’t extensive and the store atmosphere can vary significantly depending on when you visit.
While this comic shop primarily focuses on vinyl records and other media, specific information about their graphic novel and trade paperback selection is not mentioned in customer feedback.
No specific mentions of popular comic brands or characters are found in the reviews.
How much do things cost here?
People who visit this comic shop consistently mention that prices run significantly higher than market value, with many describing it as “extremely overpriced” or a “tourist trap” – visitors note that items are often marked up 200% above typical market rates, though some defend the pricing due to imported merchandise, while others mention finding occasional deals on retro games and DVDs.
How’s the product selection here?
This comic book store maintains what visitors describe as a “crazy selection” of various media, including comics, vinyl records, CDs, retro video games, and DVDs, with several people noting they’ve found rare items they haven’t seen elsewhere, though some mention the actual comic book selection is relatively limited compared to other merchandise.
Collectibles & Action Figures
The store appears to carry some collectibles and toys, though specific details about action figures or figurines are limited in customer feedback.
Trading Cards, Manga, Anime & More
No specific mention of Pokémon cards, Magic: The Gathering, or Funko Pops in the reviews.
No mention of anime, manga, or D&D products in the reviews.
Is this place kid-friendly?
There are no specific mentions of whether this comic book store is kid-friendly in the available reviews, though the mix of comics, retro games, and various media suggests it could appeal to different age groups.