I have been looking for a very specific obscure book for my collection. My wife had been searching far and wide, and found it at All in a Dream Comics. Being that is is on Colfax in Denver (historically a rougher side of town) she didnt want to go alone, so she took me. We drove down on Friday 3 hour trip one way. Ray, the owner was just walking up at 1. The "will be back at 1" sign on the door conflicted with the 12 opening on the hours of operation sign. My wife told him she had called a few days back asking about the book, and he pointed us in the right direction. Super fair price! My wife, Ray and I talked for over an hour! We found out that, he doesn't have a smartphone, or any internet presence. As business owners ourselves, we know how frustrating bad reviews can be, and how hard it is to get them resolved. In our experience, yes, its in a rough part of town, and Ray has had some issues with broken windows and shoplifting, but I think, if you respect the comic culture, and the proprietor, you will get respect back. Its a great shop with a great selection. read more

came in to browse the owner EXTREMELY rude, do not come here if you are a teenager or anyone honestly they do not respect their customers. they were watching us as if we were stealing they snatched a book out of my friends hand, they got extremely upset at me for taking a photo of a comic book (published, available to the public at all times) he proceeded to FOLLOW US OUT OF THE STORE for about half a block. weirdos they hate customers read more

Bad service. Treating customers like they are going to steal his comic books. When we look at a hardcover and he said, "it's $85, don't touch. " read more

All In A Dream Comics - The owner of the store is a jerk. - Comic Books Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Yup, I should have read the reviews prior to making the drive in. I walked in at 3:30 pm on a Saturday afternoon, which google said this place closes at 6:00 pm and was supposed to be open to the public unlike ever other day which is "by appointment only". After 5 mins of browsing was told they were closing. Confused I asked "oh you're closing?" The owner said "yea...." Mumbled something and opened the door for me. At least he was nice enough to hold the door open for me?!?!????!! read more

Worst customer service ever! Went inside to browse and they didn't have what I was looking for and the owner got pissed that we dint buy anything and called us fatasses when we left the store. read more

As soon as I walked in the shop the owner rushed me and asked what I wanted I told him I was browsing and told him a comic I was looking for he said he didn't have it and told me to leave. read more

A real comic store, all raw, super knowledgeable owner/operator. The bad reviews are unfair, the man's been in comics since the silver age, doesn't suffer fools or speculators. read more

horrible customer service, went in to browse and owner was extremely rude, when i could find something i was looking for the owner sarcastically "thanked" us for our purchases and was very rude. as we were leaving he tried to follow me out of the store and called me a fatass bitch. never going there again. read more

I have never been treated so rudely. Grumpy old man took one look at me and said I looked like I was "just browsing" and they'd "had a lot of browsers" and wouldn't let me in, then shouted at me to "go to city park you can walk around all you want there" as I was walking away. I actually do have a collection I was looking to find more of, but not from this guy. I don't know if he expects people to already know the name and serial number of the comic they want prior to going to the store but seriously dude, get a life. read more

I am not one to use superlatives, but this was far and away the worst experience I have had at any comic book store in my life. Like the other reviews have already noted before me, this old man who works the front counter is not interested in doing business and is seemingly full of hate. He was breathing down my neck from the moment I entered the store, kept asking me if I have any questions, and would keep picking a fight over any little thing I said. The way he was treating me and talking to me was not only discomforting and irritating, but also disrespectful and condescending. About 5 minutes after I first entered the store, he says to me, "You're not interested in shopping. You left everything out of order. Get out of here!" For the record, I know that he knew I was interested in shopping there because I asked him about SEVERAL specific recent comic book titles (which he didn't even have). There were also two other customers in the store who he left alone. Confused, I shuffle over to the front door while asking him what on Earth he's talking about, then he opens the door and slams it right into my shoulder as if he's kicking out some criminal. To be honest, I can count on one hand how many times I've felt like a business was being overtly prejudiced towards me as a customer, and this is now one of them. read more

Wish I had read the reviews before going out to the store. I'm comforted by the fact the other reviews were similar otherwise I would have thought it was because there was some prejudice or bias? Owner was as everyone stated, very unfriendly and welcoming. He was with a friend or customer, and they immediately stopped talking when I decide to peruse the store. Old comics are not priced and he needed the next day to price (I'm only in town for the day). He claims he has no internet. New issues seem to be a bother to him. I thought comics weee supposed to bring joy, not angst. Hope his generational disposition changes. Felt like I was imposing on his personal collection .... read more

So I'm from out of town. I had a few hours to kill and noticed this store was a couple miles from my hotel. So I hopped on a lift scooter to check it out. None of their back issues have prices. I asked what the policy is when I pick out the back issues. Do you just give me a price when I bring it to the register? His comment was we are very busy today so I cannot price any back issues for you. Come again another day. Pointless to go look at comics because they have no prices and are too busy to price comics for you. There was just one guy in the store? If you are looking for back issue comics DO NOT GO HERE! read more

I have literally never been treated so rudely in a store. My girlfriend and I were the only two in the shop and we had only been in there for about 5-10 minutes. My girlfriend likes graphic novels and is constantly looking for new ones to read and was excited to buy some new ones today. She was looking through the shelves and the old man that is the owner approached us and asked if he could help us find something specific. We said not at the moment that we were just browsing. He then said "well, I have to grab stuff from the basement so I'm going to have to close for 10 minutes." We looked at each other and then asked "are you asking us to leave right now?" He wandered off mumbling something we didn't understand so we went back to look at the shelves. He then approached us again and we asked again if he needed us to leave. He then said in a snarky tone "what I need is for you to buy something!" As we began walking out the door. He closed and locked the door and we walked off pretty confused and stunned. He lost some potential regular consumers sadly. What the owner doesn't know is that each time my girlfriend shops at one of these shops she usually walks away with at least 4 to 5 new books. I almost never leave bad reviews but this was just terrible and no way to treat customers. We left very disappointed needless to say after being so excited to check out this shop. read more

Ray is a good owner who keeps an incredibly orderly shop and is passionate about his wares to the point he will likely be able to converse with you about whatever you end up picking up. Definitely recommended. read more

Went in not sure what we'd experience based on the reviews. The owner let us shop workout any troubles. As we paid, we had a long conversation with him. He was very nice, intelligent, and generous. I'll go there again. read more

The old man working, said his name was Jeff but wouldn't verify if he was the owner, wanted a $10 looking fee? I've never heard of a store or any kind charging a fee to look this isn't a museum. I thought the guy was joking at first when he said he charged a looking fee and played along but shortly realized he was serious soon after. Worst comic store I've ever been to and only was inside for 30 seconds. read more

I recently went to this shop while on a visit to Denver. Knowing it has been around for decades I went hoping to find some harder to find books, and was pleasantly surprised with my purchases. Ray, the owner, was very personable. I have read some of the negative reviews but have to say that Ray helped me in finding cool books and he was open to conversation. He has a ton of knowledge grounded in a love of comicbooks. I can only imagine the difficulties in owning a comicbook shop. My hat's off to anyone successfully doing so. Hope to see Ray and shop again at All In A Dream sometime soon. read more

Me and my friends stopped by to find a comic for her brothers birthday. As soon as we opened the door the owner intercepted us in the entryway and told us he only lets customers in the store otherwise it's really "wearisome". We were a bit confused as we had full intention of browsing and buying, so we would've become customers. He was so annoyed with us when we said we didn't know exactly which comic we wanted, and that we usually look around at stuff before deciding which one to buy. We left because we were too afraid to touch anything and he made it clear he didn't want us there. From the entryway it looked like he had a huge stock of comics, it's a shame he doesn't let people look at them and buy them. I hope he starts to change that, otherwise I don't know how he'll be able to stay open. read more

Store had a big selection of back issues but good luck getting to look at them. Owner made me feel unwelcome and was pressing me to leave the moment I got in the door. Plenty of great comic stores in the Denver area. Skip this one. read more

If I could give this place negative stars, I would. The owner is a jerk. I can see why this place has such a low rating. Not sure why he would open a store when he's so incredibly rude and is unable to be welcoming towards others. I had never been inside a legit comic store before and was excited to look around, but this horrible owner didn't want us browsing unless we were going to buy something! Felt so unwelcome and extremely uncomfortable. He even rolled his eyes with a condescending smirk on his face when we left, even after I told him to have a good day read more

The owner was extemely rude when we told him we were still looking. Before we could find what we wanted, he said we should leave since he's "doing inventory". read more

This is by far the worst business...not just comic shop but business...in all of Denver. My wife and I were treated super poorly the first time we walked in. He questioned our motives and essentially told us he didnt want our business (with no reason why, we were polite and hadnt even entered the store). Today I went in to look for some comics....like a normal human being....and he essentially kicked me out after 20 minutes of looking at books. What a joke. Please please please put this guy out of business ASAP!!! No one in this amazing community of comic lovers deserves to be treated poorly by some bitter old man!!!! read more

Owner asks me to leave because I didn't have a specific need when I walked in. Claimed it was pandemic rules even though be had no mask or signage about anything. Just an excuse to not have me in his store. A guy walked in right after me so I watched as he let him start browsing the comics. I walked back in to ask why he was allowed to browse when he just asked me to leave and he said he asked for new comics. That isn't something specific. If I would of told him I just wanted to look at new comics (at a comic book store) he still would of asked me to leave. Only reason this place is probably even open are the few "friends" he has as customers that probably spend their life savings there while giving him 5 stars from their troll caves. read more

walked in legit trying to support a local business. saw it had moved from the corner. Owner asked if I was looking for anything specific. Told him I wanted to take a look at what he had. Said he doesn't want people "browsing around with the whole pandemic and all." He and his colleague were not wearing a mask. Took a glance around at his empty store and said "Uh Ok. I guess I will come back when I am looking for something specific." aka seeya absolutely never. Weird experience. Guess I am not as cool as these 5 star reviewers. read more

This guy sucks! My partner and I walked over to the bubble tea shop next door. We saw the comic shop and decided to pop in. He asked if we were there to buy. I said maybe if I find something I like. He did not like that answer. We decided to leave; I thought they must have been about to close. Nope not even close! This is the type of comic shop that scares newcomers off the hobby. He's somehow worse than the comic book guy from the Simpsons. read more

All In A Dream was my first comic book shop and the standard that I judge all of them by. I've gone there for, I think at least, thirty years at this point. Not regularly, but each time I am in Denver. I remember when Ray bought the shop from Mile Hi Comics and it was the best move ever. His passion for the form, his deep knowledge, and his basic decency and honesty make shopping for comics both enjoyable and a lesson in the history of the art. Can he be a jerk as other reviewers have claimed? Certainly. Is he the best in the business? Absolutely. Can I imagine a better comic book shop? Never. Ray has managed to keep an independent comic store open for some 40 years. This is not a common thing. And he has done it through deep knowledge and enthusiasm, an extensive backlist, and a passion for truly impressive works. Many that I never heard of before speaking with him. I honestly recommend the store for the casual buyer and the aficionado, there are few of these businesses left on the planet. Ray's longevity alone speaks volumes about what he has built. read more

Confirming what others have said: the owner has issues. Not just back issues, but deep, emotional issues. I haven't been there in years, but when I did go, I once fled the shop because the owner was yelling and cussing at someone on the phone, with a lot of personal information; I think it was maybe an ex-wife, and there were accusations, with uncomfortable personal details. I'm glad there were no kids in the shop. I'm sad I was exposed to that. Another time I wanted to buy a $3 comic but I had no cash. The owner said he wouldn't accept a credit card for that amount, and he was insulting when he said it. I had to walk to an ATM, maybe three blocks each way, to get a twenty, which cost me a fee. When I returned, the guy didn't have change in the drawer for a twenty. He said I could either go somewhere else and get change or he wouldn't sell me the comic, and he was hostile when he said it. I offered to put the three dollars and the credit card fee on my card; he refused. I left without the comic. I get that the guy probably loves comics, probably dreamed of owning a comic shop someday; but he really has no place running a business. read more

If you left a 5 star review you're smoking more than the 420, or the owner paid you what little money he has to write 5 stars. I would give 0 if possible. He has over 7 years of bad reviews of him Kicking people out. Hahah how does he pay the light bill?! After being in the shop for 5 minutes with a friend the owner insisted he was closing an hour and half early. I said you must not like business your reviews are horrible, and you are never open on them. I've tried twice to come here. I was told by him that I didn't look like I was buying anything and the store was closing. I spent about 400+ a month in comics and collectibles. Very stupid thing to say. I'm sure he meant he was closing his business down for good though , because god know how the heck this place is even open still. It smells and looks like it hasn't been cleaned in years and the guy looks so desperate for a sale he kicks you out if you don't buy within 5 minutes. Not to mention all the books seem sun damaged, smelly, and not taken care of. read more

The owner hates selling comics to anyone who doesn't immediately ask for something specific. He kicked me, my partner, and three friends out at 3:23 on a Monday afternoon because he was "closing for lunch." Reading other reviews, it was clear he wasn't, but that that is his excuse to kick out anyone who is "looking around." You have no choice but to look around because of the utter lack of apparent organization or labeling. My partner has a history of spending a few hundred dollars at any comic book shop he enters, but enjoys browsing and finding new things. This is not the place to do that. Avoid this place unless you're one of the regulars that keeps this place from being the one star it deserves. read more

this guy hung up super fast on the phone was late putting out books and it was 2pm asked about the new iron fist #1 said he didnt know what I was talking about. Said he has to do hold slots first stopped unpacking new comics and waited for me to leave lol then points to his iron fist shirt he had on. So you did know iron fist one was out wont unload the comics weirdo read more

You can spend hours in there, and then see how the shop owner will set aside books that he claims will take him days to price. The store is smug on being dismissive and rude to customers, no matter how cooperative you may make an effort to be. Hours of operation are really up to the owner, ignore any hours found online, I suggest. I gave this comic shop three tries in the past couple months, and now, at this point: No thanks. No way would I ever recommend anyone to go through what I went through. I recommend avoiding this comic book shop, not worth it, save your time, and money, please. Keep your head up, collectors! Peace read more

Just put up a sign that says, "Customers are not welcome here. Please go away." Why let people open your door if the first thing you tell them is 'no looking'? read more

Went in and owner immediately asked what we were looking for. When we said we were browsing he said he charged a $5 browsing fee. If the owner doesn't let you actually look at any of the comics it's hard to know if you want to buy some. After reading reviews of this place I'm not surprised. read more

Super disappointing experience. Went in with my teenage brother who is in town visiting, and we were immediately met with hostility from the owner. Had big plans to spoil my brother with as many issues as he wanted, but we were literally asked to leave because apparently actually looking at merchandise is not allowed. How on earth is this man still in business? Spent the next half hour cheering my brother back up and spent over $200 at mile high comics later in the day. Wish I would have known before wasting our time here. Just awful. read more

This piece of work told me that if I'm not buying anything that he was gonna close for the day. It was 1:30pm on a Weds. After I said I was just browsing, he said then you should just get out. Asking, 'Do you treat all of your customers this way' he said he does when they're not buying. After explaining that I've spent a bunch of money here over the years, he said bullshit. I then said good luck keeping your doors open, to which he replied, 'get outta here little kid [i'm 40], or I'll kick your ass'. Can't wait till he goes out of business. If I could give this guy 0 stars I would. BOYCOTT THIS PLACE. I'm not the only one. Read the other reviews. read more

Rude as hell owner needs new management great selection but rude customer service guy just stares at me browsing

Same experience as everyone else. Really rude owner would highly recommend Mile High Comics or All C's instead

I'd say something about the collection Ray has, but I too got the bum's rush once he said he didn't have my first SF author and didn't recognize my Japanese authored collection (of course he did have it I saw on my way out) and I made the mistake of saying I'd browse for a minute. Sigh, in his defense he probably gets drunks and the homeless in there all day, in your defense he's a confused little man on the slow train to dementia and you just happen to be a sleeping cow on the tracks today. Presume his plan since he woke up is to ruin your day, ignore that, and make it a challenge amongst your friends to see how many minutes you can survive without being asked to leave. No playing to lose by saying the word browse! read more

I am a traveler from Chicago, learning that a comic shop was near by, I wanted to be sure to give it a shot, despite the lack luster reviews. When I first arrived the store appeared closed, though all the lights were on. I chalked it up as a loss, grabbed a cup of coffee and headed back. While passing the store again, I see the signs had been flipped to open, so I figured, might as well. Store owner: can I help you? Me: thank you, I am just looking Store owner: can I help you find something? Me: no, sir, just looking Store owner: well, you brought coffee in the store. Me: oh, I apologize, can I place it on you counter while I look around? Store owner: I'm my experience people who come in with coffee, don't buy anything. At this moment, he referenced my lack of book knowledge and accused me of window shopping, he asked me to leave, he also accused me of looking suspicious, when I referenced his poor yelp reviews, he immediately rushed me out of the store, telling me to "enjoy my internet" Hands down, worst experience, in what could be a really cool store, with a load of back issues and specialty books. It's only worth going to watch this store owner act crazy... read more

The guy who runs it literally made us leave when we said we were just looking. At 12:19 on a Saturday, he said he "had to close because he never really finished opening." There had been easily 5 others in the store when we walked in. What a douche. Don't worry, asshole. You'll never get a penny of our money now. There are PLENTY of other comic book outlets around that don't smell like shit and have jerks as employees. See ya! read more