Forbidden Planet to Open New Comic Shop Under Cinema in Reading in September 2026
By
Rich Johnston
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Forbidden Planet, the well-known comic book retail chain, is opening a new store in Reading, Berkshire, in September 2026. The new outlet will be located underneath a cinema. The article highlights the store's connection to reading (both the activity and the town name) and notes that the Elizabeth line makes it easy to travel between Reading and Forbidden Planet's London Megastore.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThat's the thing about Forbidden Planet: it's full of people who like reading.
And know they can like reading in Reading in Berkshire.
Forbidden Planet is now opening a new store in the town, and thanks to the Elizabeth line, five minutes away, it's an hour journey to their Forbidden Planet London Megastore if you fancy doing a day trip between the t
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