Fantasy Books Inc.

Where comic books, games, toys, and pop culture meet

About Us

Fantasy Books Incorporated has been serving the Metro East area for over 41 years.

New Comics Releasing 7/1/2026

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Fantasy Books & Games

1977 W Highway 50
Fairview Heights, IL
(618) 624-0920

Fantasy Books & Games
Store Highlights

Riftbound: Vendetta Pre-Rift event

Saturday July 25, 12:00 pm

$35 entry!

WARHAMMER 40K APOCALPSE

Saturday July 25, 9:00 am

Bring up to 10k of a SINGLE faction keyword!  Teams will be built the day of!  Modified 11th Edition Warhammer rules!  Take place in a massive battle in the WARHAMMER 40K universe!

GUNDAM CARD GAME GD05 Release Event

Friday July 24, 6:30 pm

$25 Entry!

Pokémon Mid-Year Celebration

Sunday July 19, 3:30 pm

Cost: $10:00

Standard Format

Best of 1

Horus Heresy APOCALYPSE

Saturday July 18, 9:00 am

Bring as many points of Warhammer Horus Heresy as you can to battle in this massive game!

Warhammer 40K Competitive Tournament

Saturday July 11, 9:00 am

Battle Size: 2000 pts, Board Size: 60” x 44”

ENTRY FEE: $20

New Chapter Approved Mission Deck for 11th edition will be used.  

SCHEDULE:

Round 1: 9:30-12:30

lunch: 12:30-1:30

Round 2: 1:30-4:30

Break: 4:30-5:00

Round 3: 5:00-8:00

Star Wars Unlimited: ASHES OF THE EMPIRE Pre-Release

Friday July 10, 6:30 pm

$35 entry!

Learn to Play Warhammer 40K 11th Edition

Monday July 6, 5:30 pm

Ever wanted to learn Warhammer 40K but not sure if you are ready to jump in? Now is the time! With this learn to play event everything you need to learn the game is provided! No need to bring miniatures, worry about dice or books; its all available to use during the event, just bring yourself! Be ready to learn 40K in a relaxed small group environment with a veteran player who will guide you through the game. This event is designed for people who have never played a game of 40k, and will start with basics of the game all the way to advanced concepts and tricky rules interactions. Come learn why Warhammer is the most popular tabletop wargame in the world! This event is free!

Pokémon Pitch Black Pre-Release

Sunday July 5 and Sunday July 12, 3:30 pm

$30 Entry!

Zombie Mosh Demo

Wednesday July 1 and Tuesday July 14, 6:00 pm

Check out this cool indie table top, zombie battling game.  For fans of Zombicide.  This demo is free. 

Star Wars SHATTERPOINT Tournament

Saturday June 20, 10:00 am

Star Wars: Shatterpoint invites players to collect, assemble, and paint their own squads of heroes, villains, and their allies and pit them against one another in tense duels to control key battlefield objectives.

The event will follow Shatterpoint Premier Showdown event, rules here:  chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://cdn.svc.asmodee.net/production-amgcom/uploads/2023/09/SWP_PREMIER_SHOWDOWN_082023.pdf

Strike Team Selection During a Premier Showdown event, players do not submit a single strike team, as normal. Instead, players submit a Premier List of four separate squads and one Mission Set that they will use to build their strike team at the start of each game. Each squad must meet the normal squad building restrictions as detailed in the Shatterpoint Core Rules book, which can be found at AtomicMassGames.com/ shatterpoint. Additionally, when building their Premier List, players may not include a Unit that shares the same Unique Name or Unit Name with another Unit already in their Premier List and must apply all special rules applicable to building a strike team across all four of their squads.

Schedule:

10:00-10:30- Registration, briefing

1030-1230- Round 1

1230-130- Lunch

130-330- Round 2

330-530- Round 3

5:30-Awards and thanks!

Riftbound Summoner Skirmish 

Saturday June 27, 12:00 pm

Summoner Skirmishes are the peak of competitive play at the local level, designed for players who want more than casual meetups and are ready to prove their deckbuilding mastery. These events offer meaningful stakes, exclusive rewards, and a direct path toward higher-level competition.  Entry fee, $15

Kids Pokémon Learn to Play and meet up!

Sunday July 12, 1:00 pm

Our Kids Pokémon Learn to Play and Meet Up  is designed for anyone 14 and under. 

Don’t know how to play Pokémon?  No problem, our staff will show you how to play the game, and offer advice on building decks and strategy!  Pokémon is a great opportunity to teach your children sportsmanship, basic math, reading comprehension, and social skills in a fun way!

If you already know how to play, show up and get some games in with other Pokémon enthusiasts.  Our Pokémon Professors will be available to help with all rules questions, deck building tips, and strategy tips! All you need to bring is a deck!

Reminder that no Pokémon trades are allowed in the game room during this event! Thank you!

 Fantasy’s Live Action Melee Event (F.L.A.M.E.)

Saturday July 25, 10:00 am

WEATHER PERMITTING…Are you prepared for combat???  Bring your foam LARP weapons and battle it out on the field behind Fantasy Books and Games!   Spar with your favorite opponents, or take place in organized games where combat with foam LARP weapons will determine victory or defeat.  We will run different types of game modes.  Adults and children are welcome, but no children under 16 without parental supervision.  All participants will be required to fill out a waiver and code of conduct on the day! This meet up is free!

Paint and Hang with Gary Hill

Sunday July 5 and July 19, 12:00pm to 3:00 pm

Join us and Gary Hill every third Sunday of the month for miniature painting! All experience levels welcome! Come get tips and tricks on taking your painting game to the next level, or learn fundamentals as you put a brush to a miniature for the first time.

Bring what ever minis you are working on and paint with other hobbiests, Gary is available to help anyone with any learning needed. More information here.

Fantasy Books & Games
Staff Picks!

Suzi Recommends

Rick and Morty Comics and Trades

Based off the popular Rick and Morty animated sitcom, Rick and Morty comics are a fun filled, dimension hopping adventure. And Suzi does the art and covers for some of them! Check out the trade for Maximum Trio. Jarrett Williams and Brockton McKinney did an awesome job with the interior story!

Brandon Recommends

Warhammer Skaventide

Anyone who knows Brandon knows he loves Warhammer! Make sure to ask him about the new Skaventide armies. The Skaventide is sweeping across the Mortal Realms – and the faithful Stormcast Eternals of the Hallowed Knights are first into the fray.

Dan Recommends

Indie RPGs

There are many Independent RPGs. One of Dan’s favorites is Lancer…it has robots!

Celeste Recommends

Heroquest

HeroQuest is Milton Bradley’s approach to a Dungeons & Dragons-style adventure game. One player acts as game master, revealing the maze-like dungeon piecemeal as the players wander. Up to four other players take on a character (wizard, elf, dwarf, or barbarian) and venture forth into dungeons on fantasy quests. Plastic miniatures and 3-D furniture make this game very approachable…and Celeste LOVES the tiny furniture!

Fantasy Books & Games Tournaments and Events

When & Where You Can Find Fantasy Books & Games!

Monday 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM

Heroic Adventures

1005 Century Dr
Edwardsville, IL
(618) 659-0099

Heroic Adventures
Store Highlights

Critchfield’s Mystery Booster Draft

Friday July 24th at 6:00 pm

Come play Critchfield’s proxy Mystery Booster cube and experience the wild game states of test cards crossed with cards from all across Magic’s existence!

Entry: $10

Bedazzling Event

Saturday, July 25th at 12:00 pm

Ready to give your favorite item a glow-up? Join us for a super fun, creative afternoon where we’ll turn ordinary items into sparkly masterpieces!

Bedazzling is the art of decorating something with flat-backed gems—and you can go as bold or as simple as you want. Cover the item, or just add shimmer to certain areas for an adorably polished look. Either way, your item is about to become the star of your home.

Bring an item from home OR buy a new one at Heroic Adventures. We’ll provide all bedazzling tools, supplies, and a little training so your design looks amazing.

Make It a mini craft party by bringing your favorite drinks and snacks, make a fun afternoon of it with friends, or come solo and meet fellow crafty people!

Register by Thursday, July 23rd So we can make sure everyone has the tools and supplies they need for a great-looking item!

Entry: $20

DND Class: Guide to Treasure

Saturday July 25th at 1:00 pm

All that glitters need not be Gold! Join the Major for a discussion on the various forms treasure can take, rewarding your players and how to incorporate treasure into your campaign.

This event is free to attend!

Pokemon Gym Leader Challenge

Sunday, July 26th at 12:00 pm

Join us for a Pokemon GLC tournament!

The GLC format is as follows:

-Your deck can only contain one type (color) of Pokémon.
-Only one of each card with the same name is allowed in a deck, except for Basic Energy.
-Cards with a Rule Box are not allowed.
-ACE SPEC cards are not allowed.

60 card decks are built & 6 Prize Card games are played with the most current Pokemon TCG rules.

Entry: $10

Riftbound Vendetta Pre-Rift

Tuesday, July 28th at 5:30 pm

Vendetta is here! The Pre-Rift event is a great place for new or returning players to experiment and have fun in this sealed format.

Players will get one Pre-Rift kit to build a 25 card deck. Each kit comes with 5 packs and a promo card. Details and help for new players will be provided at the event!

Entry Fee: $35

MTG 2024 Pick a Set Draft

Friday July 31st at 6:00 pm

Pick a set from 2024 to draft including Murders at Karlov Manor, Outlaws of Thunder Junction, Bloomburrow, and Duskmourn! Each player chooses their own set of 3 packs to draft!

Entry: $25

Heroic Adventures
Staff Picks!

Cash Recommends

Monument Pro Acryl Paint

These are specially formulated paints to give your miniatures a smooth and vibrant paint job. They are prefect for the experienced mini painter!

Evren Recommends

The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy At All

With a solid mix of blossoming romance, a strong love of music, and beautiful artwork that only utilizes the color green, this series is a blast to read if you’re a fan of girls’ love manga!

Ben Recommends

the Speed Racer & Racer X comics

Two of Ben’s favorite series got collected into trade paperbacks recently!

Check these out for some high-speed fun, whether you’re familiar with the source content or not!

Mason Recommends

Frieren -Prelude-

Frieren is one of Mason’s favorite manga series of all time, and recently released was this novel with prequel stories about several characters!

If you’re already familiar with the characters, this is a great read to add more depth to their world.

Heroic Adventures Tournaments and Events

When & Where You Can Find Heroic Adventures!

Monday 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM

Fantasy Books

1113 East Main St
Belleville, IL
(618) 235-0844

Fantasy Books
Store Highlights

Fantasy Books
Staff Picks!

Fantasy Books Tournaments and Events

When & Where You Can Find Fantasy Books!

Monday 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Sunday Closed