Our Story

Time Tunnel Comics, of Hickory, NC began as a small retailer with a 500 sq ft space in a strip mall on Springs Rd. The year was 2001. The country had a new president and 9/11 had not even occurred. Hickory had just witnessed the demise of it's largest comic shop which was located for years in Valley Hills Mall. Edwin Price Jr and Eddie Price III had a vision of a Mom and Pop's type old style comic shop from the 1970s-80's.

They desired to sell new, backissue and special collector comics. They both had played Magic the Gathering for years. Turns out that Magic sold like hotcakes, and they added more stock. And very soon people were clamoring for the new Yugioh game too. Blue Eyes White Dragon flew off our shelves. They also stocked comic supplies, card singles, accessories, and dice.

We continued to expand our stock to include action figures, old toys and vintage Star Wars items. Finally our little store was so overfilled with stock we didn't have room to hardly move around. All gaming tourneys had to be done after closing time. So, after much thought about the risk, effort and money required, in 2003 we moved half way across town to a space 2 1/2 times bigger in Hickory Corners Shopping Center.

We desire to please our loyal customers. The store also co-sponsor the bi-annual Hickory Con Comic Shows which are always a ton of fun. We sell online, check us out on eBay! Setting up at other cons/shows is also a huge part of how we keep the back issue bins full and the board looking good. We always try to provide our clientele with the BEST prices possible.

That brings us to January 2018. The start of our 17th year in business came with many new changes. A new owner, new location, and new merchandise! Long time shop employee Jacob Edwards took over for the father and son Price duo. After years of serving the Hickory area Edwin thought it was time to get out of the funny book business and left it in the hands of Jake. Who moved the store to it’s 3rd location, 265 2nd AVE SE Hickory in the Village Corners shopping center. Right on the outskirts of down town hickory and easily accessible from Tate, 127, downtown, and LR Blvd.

Finally, a word about our unique name "Time Tunnel.". It was taken from a shortlived 1960s Sci-Fi TV show. Our store is in fact a bit of a time machine. You can walk in any time and buy a 50 year old comic or a brand new comic. You can pick up gaming cards or packs that have been out if print for years. So, when you step into our front door you never know exactly what year products you may see. Thanks to everyone for all the good years of fun and we look forward to many more!