Oldest Comic Book Store in Texas (Texas Country Reporter)

Opened in September 1975, this comic book store has been a haven for vintage comic books and memorabilia for over 45 years.
T.J. Johnson
2718 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77098
Phone: [phone]
Website: www.third-planet.com
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2-12-2022

[@jgerard4719]

I've been shopping at this comic book store for over 30 years and I have to say, the owner and the staff are awesome!!! See you guys Friday.

[@texasgunslinger8060]

The comic industry began to fall once the "comic book Stands" were removed from the Drug Stores, Five & Dime, and convenient stores, in favor of making them only accessable through Book Stores and Online ordering. Which has had the affect of keeping the comics out of the public's eye, and in turn, created a Massive reduction in sales.

[@stevenhokanson448]

I've been to Third Planet Comics to many times to count. You could spend hours in there. And a lot of money. That place it is awesome!!

[@wheelmanstan]

so cool, first comic book I read was included with my daisy red rider bb gun, I read a few more at the library after that but that's about it..still, that place looks awesome, how could you not find that place neat to visit, crazy how comic books, baseball cards, malls..stuff like that seem near extinctions, makes no sense, comic book films are huge, baseball is still baseball, malls are still a place where people can socialize and browse..

[@synapticburn]

great place with a friendly owner. I haven't been back in years as I'm on the north side now, but I'm glad it's still plugging along and hasn't been turned into condos just yet

[@steve-ec5wp]

COOL PLACE!😄!

[@HerosTheme]

"Third Planet" I love it, what a kick ass name for a comic book shop

[@thetxaggie6575]

Wow, I go here semi often, I didn't know it was the oldest one in Texas

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🏆🏆🏆👍🇺🇲🙏

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

Great story 👍👌

[@blackquiver]

That's pretty cool👍👍👍👍

[@davidsquall351]

Sad that dc and marvel just make movies now. The old stuff was Great!!

[@mattjahnke239]

What street is it on?

[@bosse641]

Still doing the mask thing. Incredible.

[@ktchelseafamily3314]

Cute

[@joemathews8115]

Happy 4th!

[@ilgiusto6885]

Aborto libero !

[@danna140]

did he say "gay comics" 🤷🤦

[@spiffinz]

Saw a 10 year old trying to buy some star trek ship or something for like 800 bucks. Trying to haggle over it's condition while his mother stood watching. Like, wtf what kind of a spoiled brat has 800 bucks they're allowed to spend on a chunk of plastic. Id have gotten a slap

[@SequentialGeek]

the super hero music in the background is cringe cheese, especially since they su(k, super hero comics are the worst example of comics today... Good luck...