Walking around the Gateway District in downtown Salt Lake City when we came across this comic book/hobby store. We actually found this place unexpectedly right after parking the car in the nearby parking garage and my LTP, who enjoys collecting comic books, wanted to pop in and see what they had here. If you're a comic book nerd, then this is the place for you. They have a lot of awesome stuff in here. All their comic book selections that they have available are in boxes located in the back of the store and are listed in alphabetic order for easy browsing. They also have comic books that are permanently sealed and can't be opened. When I was little, I was a huge, huge fan of the Sonic the Hedgehog comics, and seeing some of those here brought me back to my childhood. Along with comic books, they also have puzzles, trading cards, board games, and a collection of the world's smallest things, like the world's smallest Godzilla and the world's smallest Barbie doll. They had the world's smallest Magic 8 ball as well and I tested one while it was in the package. It was so small that I couldn't read the text after I shook it. We love working on puzzles in our free time and we would've bought one if we weren't working on one back at home right now. This was a cool place to step into. Very spacious and lots to choose from, you could spend hours and hours in here. read more

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I happened to stop in on my way to get "dessert" after dinner at D&B last weekend. I was amazed at how big the store was! I was excited to see all the manga and anime figures they had available as well. The guy on staff was helpful with recommendations of manga that I was looking at, and he was patient as I knocked some of them over. I look forward to going back and seeing what they have in stock. I ended up getting a Muzak QPosket. :) read more

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Got a scam pack of Pokémon 151 cards. Make sure to check the back of your cards before they give them to you. They will slide them into a bag without you looking at them when you buy them. If you flip them over you will see that there is a shrinkage and that the packages have been pre-opened. read more

Dr Volt's Comic Connection - Comic Books Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Had a great time looking for comics again. This was the first store we stopped at and by far a favorite. The guy that rang us up was super friendly and helpful. The store is packed with comics, memorabilia, posters, books, and toys. read more

Dr Volt's Comic Connection - Comic Books Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Such a friendly comic book store. It's pretty clean and the staff are pretty knowledgable. I love being able to take my son to look around a bit and have a little fun. We first came for their halloween trick or treating event to get a free comic book and it was pretty cool. Not too busy, and in a strip mall situation on a fairly busy road. I hope they stick around since we love getting Pokemon cards from them. read more

i talked to 2 employees about some comics i wanted to get they both said they were first prints of cover a when i got home i found out they were not when i went to go to try and return them the employee was rude about it and told me i should have known before i bought them i dont recommend shopping at a store where the staff dont have a clue what there selling i loved this store been going there for years but after this experience i dont recommend shopping here read more

We called him first and we brought down a collection of estimated from comic and 1,715 we brought him down there all the way down here to find a shop walk down there and he has to give us a bit if I offered his for all of it and it's a magic cards it cost more than gas to get down here I mean this guy is a I'd rather burn in the to get ripped off like that we're talking about 1930s 1920s comic books each he just wants to rip people off I say skip this place sell them online or something but don't go don't take your stuff here he's going to burn you that's ridiculous f****** ridiculous hope you have fun with yourself read more

Can't say anything negative. All the staff is super friendly and helpful. Comics are reasonably priced and they have some good deals. Highly recommend checking them out! read more

Dr Volts has always been my favorite SLC comic store. I've been out of state for seven years and stopped in today. Total remodel inside. Clean, organized, and awesome people. Go check it out. read more

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This store is very organized & clean. The main guy running the store is very friendly. Helpful with our questions. Prices are reasonable. Visited several times read more

Great Selection of Comics! Extremely friendly. They greeted me like Ive been shopping there for years and made me and my son feel welcomed. I left with a too much!! Thank you! read more

I've been a loyal patron of the good Dr. for many years. I have recently started to get back into comic books, perhaps this is symptomatic of my 6 year old's infectious enthusiasm for all things superhero. Either way I cannot think of any other place I could go to satiate my comic book and collectible fix. Dr. Volts is kind of hidden inside a small and somewhat seedy shopping mall on 33rd south. However, if you are looking for it, it is easy to spot - the life-sized superman in the doorway along with the myriad of comic book posters on the windows are a surefire giveaway. The inside is small and clean, a lot of shelves chuck full of comic books, graphic novels, trade paperbacks, toys, and collectibles. However, despite being small it does not feel claustrophobic. It is quite easy to find what it is you're looking for, the comic books themselves are organized by publisher and then alphabetized by title. However, should you have any questions the staff is always ready and willing to help. If you know little about comics but have had a hankering to get into the "funny books" they will also offer recommendations in a non-elitist, non-judgmental manner. Another great feature is the "hold" option. You specify which books you would like held month to month and as shipments come in the staff will pull your books and hold them for you. You do not have to be there in person to add books to your hold either. I have called in many times to add a certain book to my hold list. All you have to do is verify your name and give your hold # and voila, book added. Dr. Volt's also sells some apparel. And there is also a room in the back where the geeks can come in to play board/card games in the evenings and on the weekend. All in all this is an awesome store and a favorite place of mine to visit when I am feeling nostalgic about my by-gone days as a comic book collector. I prefer Doctor Volts over Night Flight as it's less crowded and the staff seems more willing to help and answer questions and not view you as a "noob." Come and check it out! read more

Dr Volt's Comic Connection - A welcome bastion from the wind and snow - Comic Books Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Great shop! Lots of modern comics with a touch of silver age books. Wish it was closer to where I live. They were s out to close, but we weren't pressured at all to hurry up and get out. read more

this place is amazing, employees are very nice, and its just amazing and i really recommend it alot!

Dr Volt's is a comic book store, and that's its main focus. But whenever there is a new product that comes out for trading card games, I can always count of them to have the most competitive prices, even in comparison to big box stores. I recently bought a draft box from them on pre order and I was absolutely blown away at the price they have kept it at. I know a lot of other stores have cancelled peoples' pre orders for this newest set coming out and just cranking up the prices, but Dr Volt's has kept its promise at the price I bought it for. On top of all of that, there are premium products that are now months old and out of print selling for tens of dollars higher at other stores, and Dr Volts continues to keep the prices low. I know they're not a local game store, but their prices keep me coming back and I will continue treat them like my local game store for sealed products. read more

Super friendly staff! For being a brick and motor comic shop, this place has an exciting variety of modern to older silver age as other comments have mentioned! Highly recommend for the area read more

This is hands down one of the best comic shops in the valley! Everyone who works there is super nice and they never talk down to you or gatekeep. Every time I've asked them about a book or series they've always been really cool and never condescending like some other stores. Ask some of the folks who work there for a recommendation. They'll point you towards something new or weird or crazy that you never thought you'd like. It's a little pricey, but hey, it's comics. Shit ain't cheap sometimes. And they have crazy sales ALL the time. I've picked up books that I was looking for at a 70% discount! It's a great place with great people. Check it out! read more

I couldn't ask for more. I've been in about 5 times now.. I nearly filled my first short box. I've become quite addicted. Every single time I've come in, the staff has been friendly and helpful. I set up a hold box so that every time I come in, this week's new releases are set aside and waiting for me. There was no deposit or commitment required to set this up. They even offered to put the comic back out on the shelf if I no longer want to buy it. Good business practice I say. They've ordered back issues for me so that I can get caught up on storylines, but they also have a huge selection of trade paperbacks if you decide to go that route. Toys and MTG cards, they've got it all. I'm proud to be a patron that supports this fantastic local business. Excelsior! read more

I figured I should update this to mention some changes. Most of what I said in the prior review stands, but this is by far my favorite comic shop, to the point where it is perhaps becoming more of a regular haunt. I need more of those and this has been a welcome aid in my triumphant(?) return back into comic books with a fervor that is, if not equaling my younger self, at least is well on the way. As regular readers know, I am a convenience whore and so when I say that, while I'm fairly close now, this is the kind of place I would drive across the valley (or further) to regularly visit. I mean, I'm happy I don't have to do that, but would and would not hesitate even remotely, if the need arose. Simply outstanding! read more

I've been a customer at Dr. Volt's for roughly ten (10) years; the store has been my go-to connection for everything from comics to figures to game supplies. Let's start with the tangibles: The store is clean and well-kept. The shelves are stocked with current and back issues, trade paperbacks and graphic novels. You can also find statues, figures, knick-knacks, and other collectibles. They also stock games (Magic, HeroClix, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Attack Wing, to name a few) and game supplies. Can't find what you're looking for? Ask one of the staff and, if it's available, they can order it for you. As far as intangibles go, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. (Almost dangerously so.) Want to know when a character first appeared? Ask. What titles does an item appear in? Ask. In all, I've found Dr. Volt's to be a one-stop shopping source for my comics, gaming and collectible needs. You should check them out; you won't be disappointed. read more

Staff and manager are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Wonderful selection of comics, collectibles and games! Feels like a staple of the Salt Lake City nerd and geek community! If you are thinking of getting into comics or switching to a new store, Dr. Volts' offers free hold services and special benefits for hold members. read more

Staff helped me find the perfect comic: New 52 Death of the Family (Batman vs staple-face Joker). Love these guys. Will def return. read more

Dr Volt's Comic Connection - Comic Books Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

I am an avid comic book collector and I have found that each comic book shop has its own personality. Dr. Volt's is a great place to pick up your current comic books, however I have found the majority of their foot traffic to be the regular magic the gathering and Hero Clix as well as other table top or card game players. While Dr. Volts does have a large number of current books available to pick up, sadly they do not bag and board their books, and use wire racks which really can destroy books. As customers looks for through the books for a recent issue it sadly bends the spine of the other books in the rack and ultimately destroys their collectability. That being said, they offer a large selection of current books, and if you set up a hold box you can be assured that your books will be in stellar shape. Dr. Volt's does not have a large selection of back issues, but they do have a few hundred to look through. They have a large selection of graphic novels, as well as collectible figures and statues. Dr. Volt's also has a nice selection of golden, silver and bronze age books up on the wall when you are looking to spend just a bit more for something special. In addition to comics and graphic novels, they also have a large selection of collectible non-sports cards, some original art, some snack food and a small refrigerator selling some cold drinks. Dr. Volt's also host's tournaments for their game playing regulars which sets them apart from some of the other local shops. Lastly they have some collecting supplies as well, such as bags, boards, hard cases, boxes, card boxes, deck boxes and other collectible supplies. Dr. Volt's is definitely a store with it's own personality, and I would encourage anyone to stop in. read more

The location feels like a traditional comic store, halogen lit with very little natural light and it could use a little style, however, the killer selection of books, games and collectables with such an incredibly friendly, knowledgeable staff make up for the lack of visual esthetic. It feels like a community hang out for comic book geeks and RPG nerds alike with out any pretentiousness. Plus, if anyone is looking to start a reading comics or put together a box, Dr. Volts provides it's customers with a free weekly pull and hold service. read more

This review is predominantly for the high end, long time collector, as I didn't actually look at much else. They have about 6 long boxes of silver and Bronze Age. Prices were about 15% above market value vs. grade from what I could tell. They also have roughly 20 boxes of Copper-Modern books to flip through. You'll have your best luck flipping through these, at least I did. The wall comics were ok, but 30 or so "filler/non-key" comics doesn't make a wall. A few earlier Avengers, Fantastic Four, Flash, the usual suspects. Nothing stellar. Shop seems fine, but the fellow at the register didn't seem to enjoy some of the obviously terrible questions people were calling him with. Welcome to the comic biz! He was nice enough to us though! Overall, SLC needs to step up its comic game. read more

Incredibly friendly group of people. My interest in Comic books comes and goes so They pull all of the one title that I like to buy regularly for free. I can call them or email them to pull things for me and they'll even order items if they don't have it in stock. Whenever I talk to them they are very friendly. I even sent them a list of items that my brother wanted for his birthday and they helped me out with a smile. They are also very helpful in making recommendations. Really enjoy shopping here. read more

Great shop - loved the .25 cent selection as well as higher-priced back issues. SLC still doesn't have the best shop selection, but I would say this is the best the area has to offer - do yourself a favor and stop by - you will be glad you did. read more

Incredibly knowledgeable staff and good selection of back issues. If you're looking for hard to find books, these guys will help you. Many affordable books to fill out your collection also. This is a great comic shop! read more

Dr Volts is far and away the best comic store experience available. I can't speak to volume or special orders but I do know the people are great. I only go there a few times a year but I always feel welcome. My son has a sizable hold box and wouldn't go anywhere else again. It's Free Comic Book day that made me write. Limit 5 and that's generous given the lines. I have been in after FCB the last few years and when I told them I was a teacher they have loaded me up with leftover books. Over the years hundreds of students have benefited. Many of them have no resources or ability to get even free comics so this is big for them. Thanks for letting me bring Free Comic Day to them. It's so gratifying with those formerly reluctant readers. This is HUGE and Pioneer Elementary is in your debt. Dr Volts is changing lives! Aww Yeah!!! Thanks! read more

I've come in a few times over the past few years, and every time the staff have been extremely friendly and helpful, and the selection is better than any in Utah. I'm always very impressed by the fantastic series they keep in stock like a lot of the pre-new52 DC stuff, as well as things like Matt Fraction's Iron Man or most of the collected editions of Powers. I could be lost for days in the selection of awesome reading available there. Highly recommend. read more

This store has a nice variety of figurines as-well as comics. Even though they didn't have what I was specifically looking for, they offered to special order. The store was freezing when I went there, but was well worth it. read more

They have a nice selection and we appreciated the organization, so everything was easy to find. We're doing a small project which requires many old comics so we stole away with about $10 of their $0.25 comics. We'll be back if we're in the area for sure! read more

Best comic shop in town!!! All of the staff there is amazing, and no one is rude to those just dipping their toes in the comic pool. Great prices, frequent sales, free hold. They'll order anything in for you, and you can keep as much in your hold as you want until you can afford it haha. read more

Small store, but the staff is helpful and it is easy to find current issues, as well as back issues. They also sell action figures and graphic novels, and it is a great place to buy comics if you are in Salt Lake. read more

These guys are super nice, full of knowledge & are fun to talk to. My son is 13 & appreciates the fact that they don't talk down to him. Their prices are great & the store is a fun place to hang out. read more

Fantastic selection, and the staff are always very friendly and there to help you out. As a female reader I've had some unpleasant experiences at comic book stores in the past, but I always feel comfortable and welcome at Dr. Volt's. They're knowledgeable and willing to give recommendations, and they're not condescending. Best comic book store in the valley. :) read more

Dr. Volts is easily the best comic book store in Utah. They have very friendly employees, all the latest titles, good selection of figures, and I love the huge selection of 25 cent comics. I stop by here every time I'm in Salt Lake. read more

To be brutally honest, quite possibly the worst shop in town. I used to frequent them when I was younger and I thought, "Hey this place is pretty awesome!" But a few years have passed and I have been to other similar shops like Oasis Games and Family Game Night as well as Black Cat Comics. I HIGHLY recommend those business over this rundown, dirty, cluttered mess of a shop. While the other businesses I mentioned always have a clean and family friendly environment, whenever I have recently gone into Volt's, while the staff is VERY friendly and knowledgeable, the store itself just feels old, run down, and forgotten. Then the regulars they have, while this is out of the staff's control, are rude, loud, curse constantly, and quite honestly reek of weed and beer (which I find odd because most of them are minors....). This is NOT an indictment of the staff because they ALWAYS do their best to make sure I find what I come in for and they tell when they are expecting their next shipment of whatever I am searching for if it is not currently in stock. While I do not read or collect comic books, I do love playing Magic: The Gathering and the Pokemon Trading Card Game and this is a decent place to find packs and boxes, but their single card selection leaves a lot to be desired. In summary I would recommend other shops that are just a little bit more of a drive but well worth the trip. Avoid this place like the plague on Friday Night Magic and Sundays if you want to keep your sense of smell and not feel filthy leaving this shop. read more

Highly recommend this shop. I went here to get started on DC rebirth and the guy up front helped me find what I needed and answered all my dumb questions. As far as I can tell from older photos, this place has grown and improved a lot. Large and organized variety of books, a few action figures, a place to sit and a nice 25 cent area (bathrooms too). read more