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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12 to 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 7 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 7 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 7 PM |
About The Great Escape
The Great Escape is a comic book store located in Nashville, Tennessee. Collectors visiting this location can find new weekly comic releases every Wednesday, an extensive back issue collection. The Great Escape in Nashville's The Nations neighborhood, in the Richland Creek Shopping Center, mixes comics with records, DVDs, video games, toys and collectibles. Comics are by far what Google reviewers mention most, followed by DVDs, video games and collectibles, and some point to laserdiscs, Pokémon and Magic cards and crate digging for records. Like the chain's other stores, it buys and trades used items and collections. The Great Escape is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.5 stars from 1,185 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for back issues, CGC-graded slabs, creator signings, local comic shops like The Great Escape in Nashville are the heart of the Tennessee collecting community. Visit The Great Escape online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
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The Great Escape reviews
Is The Great Escape well reviewed?
The Great Escape has a 4.5-star average from 1,185 Google reviews. The average for the 3 rated comic book stores in Nashville is 4.7 stars, so The Great Escape is below the local average.
Frequently asked questions about The Great Escape
Where is The Great Escape located?
The Great Escape is located in Nashville, Tennessee at 5400 Charlotte Ave.
Does The Great Escape sell back issues?
Yes, The Great Escape maintains a back issue inventory. Visit or call to ask about specific issues, runs, or keys you're looking for.
What should I expect at The Great Escape?
The Great Escape is a local comic book store in Nashville, Tennessee. Expect new releases, back issues, graphic novels, and a knowledgeable staff who can help you discover new titles or track down specific issues.
When is The Great Escape open?
The Great Escape's listed hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 12 to 5 PM; Wednesday 12 to 7 PM; Thursday 12 to 7 PM; Friday 12 to 7 PM; Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM; Sunday 12 to 7 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other comic book stores are near The Great Escape?
The closest are The Great Escape in Nashville (3.1 mi), Space Ape Studios Inc. in Nashville (5.2 mi), Totally Rad Collectors Emporium in Nashville (9.9 mi).
Comic Book Stores near The Great Escape
The closest other comic book stores to The Great Escape, by distance:
The Great Escape
Space Ape Studios Inc.
Totally Rad Collectors Emporium
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