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Area 51 Comic book store in Cortland, NY

4.7 ★★★★★ 119 Google reviews

Area 51 is a comic book store at Riverside Plaza, 168 Clinton Ave, Cortland, NY. It has a 4.7-star rating from 119 Google reviews.

Also on the shelves

  • Events & game nights

    “They are knowledgeable about their products, they co-ordinate and run events really well.”

    Google review · Mentioned 5 times in reviews

  • Also sells trading cards · Tabletop & board games

    “There is also a large variety of things to purchase including board games, TTRPG books, dice, trading card packs and boxes, decoratonal swords, and much more.”

  • Toys & collectibles

    Mentioned 2 times in reviews

From Google reviews

A great local game store, now in a new larger location. Excelent place to stop in for a new game, or to play the games you already love. Large play space and friendly staff. They carry many tabletop games, board games, role playing games, card games, cosplay accessories, Miniatures and Painting supplies. and much more.

★★★★★ 1123Jgilbert, Nov 2025

Area 51 has a little bit of everything for everyone. It has so much to offer the community. They carry all your gaming needs. They offer comics, d and d, magic the gathering, Pokemon and so much more. I highly recommend this store to anyone. It exceeds it's expectations time and time again.

★★★★★ James, Dec 2025

Great Pokemon card variety if you are going for that it’s a good spot they have individual cards for sale which I like having those options. It is very nice inside too with dungeons and dragons merchandise available for customers as well. Magic the gathering is also another available game to play.

★★★★★ Bridget, Apr 2026

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