Definitely best place in downtown Santa Barbara for comics and Pokemon cards (and other trading…read morecards) including sealed packs and raw and graded singles. Fun selection of board games and other cool nerdy stuff.

i can't super recommend this store to anyone who collects pokemon cards. while the people here are…read morenice, everything is severely over market price (especially the sealed items.) their bulk was overpriced, their display case was overpriced.. if you want to look through bulk, you have to ask a staff member to pull out the boxes for you! at the time i went, i probably ended up overpaying for the bulk cards i did get, since i wasn't too into it yet at the time. boyfriend who was looking for comics said they were also pretty expensive here too, so just beware. if you're trying to preorder new sets though (pitch black jul 17th) i overheard you could do that but i assume you would have to pay a good amount to do so. imo, drive 15 minutes to bam cards instead to have a better tcg experience/selection! (not affiliated with them, but i'm seeing people say this is the only place in sb area)

Wow! The scent of paper and print hang heavy in the air. It has been a long time since I have…read morebeen in a book store that is as densely packed with such an array of reading material. If they don't have it, it probably wasn't worth reading anyway.

Chaucer's is a super solid local bookstore in SB located in the same plaza as the Gelson's…read moresupermarket. They have a nice variety of books and everything is priced very fair. Definitely stop by if you are searching for a book or just looking to browse around!

Ash here, speaking not only as a long time customer but as a former employee, you won't find a more…read morewelcoming environment for any kind of hobby or obsession, whether you like comics, novels, movies, trading card games, video games, heck they even have giant arcade machines! They also host musical events and charity events for the community, Oxnard simply would not be the place it is without these guys. I've actually known the owners for a while too, the kindest and fun guys you'll ever meet, shout-out Fusion and Elliot. (don't forget Alex) So if you're ever down on A Street in Oxnard, look for the big blue question mark, for it's not just a store, it's a home. :3

Stopped by the Mystery Shop today and was pleasantly surprised to see a big selection of products…read morefrom comics and graphic novels to trading cards and various toys. The last time I came a few months back, there seemed to be ongoing reorganization so I wasn't able to see everything they had to offer. While I could see it being a nice place to play for some especially with it boasting many weekly events for a variety of card games (Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic, Pokemon), I felt the sealed and single selections were both pricey and less plentiful compared to what I have seen at other shops. Some services such as the charging station are great to offer especially when games of commander can take up a an hour or more!

Great selection of comics. But the owner needs a personality transplant. Whenever I go in there I…read morealways feel like I am bothering him.

Awesome selection of new & old comics, graphic novels, and collectibles. Good sales & discounts.read more

Good people who love comics. A real credit to the hobby. Good stock and they help you track down…read morestuff you need.

Called to check if they had pokemon cards that were listed online their social media and was told…read morethey don't discuss pricing online. After i drove almost an hour to their store staff was rude and dismissive and product was being sold at market price which is why they don't discuss pricing over the phone.

i love coming to this card shop for so may reasons- on top of having a great selection of cards,…read morethe owner is such a friendly and helpful guy! they have several binders, a wall of more expensive cards, and great bulk. such a great time coming here and always fun chatting :) 10/10 experience

First of all, don't come here alone if you're female. I came here with a friend and luckily he was…read morewith me because the dude "gator" was looking at me weird while I was searching through the big binders they have and while I was walking around. Then when I wanted to buy some cards the guy working called the owner for a price and it seemed like the owner was watching our interaction through the cameras the whole time? Weird. Go to places like StormxTCG in Camarillo and Card House in Ventura instead

Really enjoyed stopping by here at the end of our day. They had an assortment of books and they…read morewere all really easy to view. I liked that the had lots of visual prints as well. The value seemed good.

Super nice and very helpful owner, I had no idea where to start with comics and he helped me out!…read moreGreat selection.

Best comic book store by Melrose. The people in the shop are wonderful, and have a wide selection…read moreof reads. Go ahead and even ask for a few recommendations and you won't be disappointed, whether you like your super hero comics, or independent. Special shout out to John; he's great to talk to, incredibly funny, and has tons of great recommendations.

The place had lots of product and a good vibe. However I was given the wrong magic card that I…read moreordered. I think the clerk was by themself in the store and seemed to working fast to help all the customers and just got distracted

I love visiting Arsenal Comics in Ventura. It's truly one of the best spots in Ventura for comics…read more They have a very big selection of new comics and some back issues. This location isn't as busy as Newberry Park so if they run out of say ARK-M, then try this Ventura Location. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and always happy to help. If your new to the comic world or advanced, you can learn a thing or two from the staff. They're living the life!!!! I highly recommend Arsenal Comics in Ventura if you're in the area.

Humble, unpretentious shops that feel connected to the broader Magic community matter…read more Magic shops are a lot like bars--there's more than one, each with its own charm. People go to play different formats, and the owner sets the tone and is the barometer for the "weather" in general. Friendly, welcoming shops tend to build stronger smoother sailing communities. I didn't get that here. When I asked about local EDH events, I was told there's one Commander night. That's cool but I only play edh so I'm curious for other areas. When I asked about the broader EDH community, the owner was dismissive and overly corrective. It felt closed-off rather than supportive, especially when he made it clear he doesn't promote anything beyond his own store. That approach doesn't work for me. I prefer spaces with a more open-minded, generous vibe, not a "there can be only one" mentality. As an old-school player, I value basic respect and being part of a positive, inclusive nerd community. I'll look elsewhere.

Cruising through comics is a great mom and pop shop, especially for collectors. There's not another…read morecomic book shop like in the city. It's tucked away in a little shopping center hard to miss I've traded comics and bought comics from this place a few times and I'll keep on going keep it up guys.

I highly recommend for Comic Collectors out Comic Enthusiasts! This place should be called…read moreNothing But Comics because that's all there is. I've been to a couple local comic stores and there's so much more like toys and games which means less comics. There are back issues, graded comics, and lots and lots of $1 comics. Found some X-Men, Spider-Man, Alpha Flights and Superman. It can be overwhelming since there are so many. Most are in boxes but some are sorted. I'll be going back to fin bed those gems. Love this place! I spent an hour there and didn't know it. The owner is super nice and knowledgeable.