I love coming here to browse during a walk around midtown. The staff is always polite and helpful…read more They have a vast selection of comics and graphic novels. My comic-book-collecting husband rarely leaves Big Brother empty handed. For Dungeons & Dragons fans, there is a wall full of character minis to choose from. I was so excited to find my characters and my friends' characters after not finding them at other comic book stores. They also have board games and accessories. I particularly love looking at the display cases. Lots of the figurines spark childhood memories which make the shopping experience extra fun. You can tell that each item is handled with care and priced appropriately for collectors. Don't forget to look up to admire the wall decorations! The owners and employees put a lot of thought into this shop to make it fun for patrons of all ages.

My family and I were downtown last night for dinner and decided to pop into Big Brother Comics…read more Big Brother Comics is located on 20th and I Street, right around the corner from Tank House BBQ - parking can be questionable since it is Midtown though. I am not a comic book person, but I do like visiting and walking around like I know what I'm looking at. My husband is a nerd for comics so we popped in to see what new stuff they had. I liked seeing all of the cool interesting games, books and figurines. They offer so much at this store and the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly! My husband bought the Ultimate Spiderman comic and my daughter picked out a Teen Titans Go book - I think it came out to a little over $30 for both so not too bad. Pricing was fairly decent - you get what you pay for and depending on the rarity! They even have a large room with tons of tables and chairs next door for gaming with friends. Overall, Big Brother Comics is a pretty cool store! I'm sure we'll be back soon!

One of the best places in Sacramento. Great staff and you can tell they care about the players to…read morekeep them coming back. Love this place.

Wow! Great spot with everything your nerd heart desires. New comics, back issues, manga, action…read morefigures, trades, and more. Definitely lives up to the name and perfect spot for people who want to get into this world or those who have been collecting forever. Kid friendly too. Would have loved for this to be my comic shop growing up.

Comics, Collectibles, Pugs, and the Coolest Bathroom…read more What a great little comic book shop. The owner was incredibly friendly, the store was spotless, and there was so much to look at. They have a huge selection of comic books, collectibles, artwork, and fun memorabilia throughout the shop. One of my favorite parts was meeting the two adorable, well-behaved pugs who were happily hanging around the store. They definitely add to the welcoming atmosphere. The walls are covered with interesting art and displays, making the entire shop feel unique and full of personality. Everywhere you look there's something fun, quirky, or nostalgic to check out. And I have to give a special shoutout to the bathroom. I don't think I've ever mentioned a comic shop bathroom in a review before, but this one was awesome. The walls were hand-painted with beautiful koi fish artwork and even included information about the artist. It felt more like a little art exhibit than a restroom. As the wife who isn't really into comic books, I also appreciated that there was a comfortable, clean waiting area where I could relax while my husband browsed. That's a small detail, but it made the experience much more enjoyable for me. Between the friendly owner, the adorable pugs, the creative artwork, the welcoming atmosphere, and the massive selection of comics and collectibles, this place is a gem. Whether you're a serious collector, a casual fan, or just tagging along with one, it's absolutely worth stopping by.

I came here looking for hot sauce and there wasn't much inventory at the time…read more. I walked around and it was a neat comic store with pugs running around and the owner (I assume) was very helpful.

I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the good people at A-1 comics. The owner Brian is a…read moregreat guy who knows his stuff and gave me a fair offer for my comic collection which I sold off this past spring. Bailey was also great to work with as he was the person I sold the most to. You must know you will not get full market value for your comics or collectibles but what they do offer is fair and didn't feel like a low ball offer at all. I have no complaints or reservations about the overall transactions. My comic collecting days are over but if you're a collector this is the gold standard for Sacramento area comic shops. Between their Wednesday live sales and what seems to be every other month or so 50% back issue sales there are great opportunities to build your collection at fair prices. Their toy/collectible section has really expanded in the past few years particularly at the Auburn location. I'll still pop in from time to time to check out the collectibles. Have found some great stuff in the past! All 3 locations are worth a visit. Staff has always been friendly and everything seems to be well stocked and organized. Give em' a visit if you haven't yet. Lots of treasures to be discovered.

I had a very disappointing experience with this store. I successfully registered for their One…read morePiece pre-release event and made arrangements to attend, including driving approximately 45 minutes to get there. When I arrived, I was informed that the staff had manually removed me from the event without providing any prior notice. The staff member stated that he was in charge of the gaming events and had the discretion to remove registered participants who were not considered frequent or regular players. While I understand that the store may have its own policies regarding event participation, removing someone who successfully registered without any advance communication is disappointing and unprofessional. If a successful registration through the Bandai registration system does not actually guarantee a spot and participation is ultimately at the store's discretion, that should be clearly disclosed on the registration page or event details. Customers should know this before registering and making plans to attend. At a minimum, if the store decides to remove a registered participant, a courtesy call, text, or email should be provided so customers do not unnecessarily rearrange their schedules or make a wasted trip to the store. People have jobs, families, and other responsibilities and have to coordinate their schedules to attend these events. Not everyone has the ability to attend every local event or regularly visit the store. The lack of communication and consideration for customers' time was extremely frustrating. Based on this experience, I would be hesitant to register for another event here.

Been going here since I was a kid, and now I'm bringing my kid here, and am loving it. Very cool…read moreand welcoming owner with great selection and vintage options. At this point, I would consider this place a local historic landmark to check out.

Arguably the worst card store I've ever seen, guy was just chilling in his chair and didn't say…read moreanything until I walked up to him and just stood there for a while. Awful pokemon selection they barely had anything, no slabs and the few cards they did have were clearly damaged when I flipped them over. Prices were a bit above market for ungraded. I wouldn't ever go back, I can't believe how cluttered and unorganized it looked also. Felt like the basement of that 70's show.

This comic shop is close to an office I sometimes work at, and I always have to stop by when I'm in…read morethe area. The staff is always super friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to personalized needs. There is a great selection of back issues, new books, and key issues for all types of comic readers and collectors. I could tell this shop was the place to be after discussing a desire to submit a book to CGC with the owner. He was quick to inform me of all the different CGC options and the different prices. Rather than convincing me to buy a book and have the store submit it for me, he was honest about the value and ensured that I knew what I'd be getting into. This is clearly a shop where the staff are collectors and readers first, aiming to make sure the customer gets the most value for their purchase.

Wow. Super disappointing. If I could give it zero stars, I would. Small and almost zero anime…read more The name of the store is incredibly misleading. I expected a store that calls itself a comic AND anime store to actually have some anime. There was about 7 anime figures and a case of funko pops . No manga either. You're better off just calling the store sac comics. Pretty big comic collection though so if that's what your looking for, than this store should satisfy that.

Knowledgeable staff and always a great selection here! Can't go wrong stopping at this place…read more Everything from old school comics to board games and figurines, this place has it all! Customer service is top notch too! We came in while they were doing some reconfiguration of the store and the staff stopped what they were doing to help us out! Thanks again guys!

I have made this my place away from home for 25 years. They always have what I want, and welcome…read moreeveryone like family. This is a fun place to be. We play games, meet artists and authors. It is so much more than just a comic shop.

I remember as a kid I was an avid reader,but for some reason I thought comic books were really lame…read morebecause they weren't real books.They were just pictures with a few words and wasn't even close to what I was doing knocking out multiple books in a week. Sometime in my 30s though that all changed.As I got older,I came to appreciate the high quality of the medium,in regards to being able to have such complex stories work with such high quality artwork. So I started collecting comics and became a frequent customer to A-1 Comics in Roseville located on Sunrise Avenue. The top two things I love about this location are as follows. -Their employees really give excellent customer service.They are very helpful in assisting the customers in finding whatever they are looking for. A-1 has two other locations in the Sacramento area and multiple times I've been in Roseville and they were sold out of what I was looking for and they took it upon themselves to call their other locations to check if they had what I wanted-that's excellent customer service. -Second thing that truly stands out for me about A-1 is they aren't cheap on inventory-every week when new releases come out,they always have plenty of copies so that as many customers as possible have a good opportunity to get the issues they want-not all comic shops do this-others keep such limited inventory that they sell out too fast-A-1 rarely lets that happen. This Roseville location pretty much has its own parking lot,so there's always has plenty of parking available for its customers. In closing, I really do recommend this shop for all your comic needs-it's a pretty awesome place filled with pretty awesome employees and I always look forward to heading back out there.

3 times I've brought comics in, all 3 they told me not interested in buying anything. Only being in…read morekeys.

Always a good time in the shop, events are fun and easy to join. A cute girl works there.read more

It was a busy for what seemed to be card trading but they just didn't have what we were looking…read morefor. They had a decent book collection to pick through though.

Today was my first time and here, and no store (or anything, for that matter) has ever made me miss…read morethe 90s more than the time I spent in here. Everyplace I walked, there was a blend of past and present. PlayStation 4 & 5 games, alongside rows of nostalgia that ranged in clothes, toys, accessories, movies, you name it. This store embodies 90s pop culture, and not the hip hop side, but more the alternative (which is what I felt more represented me). I found a dvd I've been looking for months, in just a matter of minutes. The movies are all alphabetized, yo! It's like a thrift store, but so much more. If you were a child of the 80s that lived through the 90s, you will probably appreciate this place . My dvd was only $1.99!

While hanging out in Folsom the other day, my husband and I decided to visit The Cave to see if we…read morecould expand our growing Funko Pop collection. I really liked that the Folsom location had a way bigger selection of Funko Pops than the Arden location. There is so much stuff to look through in general at this location, since it's roomier. I specifically scoured the shelves for some Funko Pops to take home, and came across the cutest Jurassic World one (shown below) that I just needed to buy. I also discovered a beautiful Elvis Funko, but that one I decided to hold off on for now. My husband bought a Mewtwo Funko as well (not shown). Most of the Funkos were in really good condition. There was a Stranger Things Funko that I really wanted but alas the previous owner had damaged the box. From a collector's standpoint, the prices are fair. Of course this location had other collectibles and items for sale, such as clothes, records, and whatnot. I've got plenty of records at home and only want to purchase very specific records these days, so I didn't really bother to look in their record aisles. The staff were friendly and chill. I will definitely return to check for more Funko Pops in the near future!