Desert Island

Desert Island Comics is a colorful, independent bookshop in Williamsburg dedicated to underground comix, alternative graphic novels, screen prints, and DIY zines. Distinct from mainstream comic stores, it champions small independent artists through consignment sales and distributes its own free underground comic newspaper.

Commenters enthusiastically celebrate the store as one of the best indie comic shops in the country. Visitors appreciate its dedicated focus on independent art over mainstream titles and regularly praise the knowledgeable owner, Gabe.