Awesome eclectic place and a super fun staff who work there. I have been to other comic book stores…read morewhere they don't even bother to talk to you. This place feels like you're hanging with friends. Super cool vintage collection and some amazing high-end options. Phil and Bill are nice and extremely knowledgeable! Highly recommend this store.

The staff here is incredibly friendly, and the selection is fantastic. I highly recommend checking…read morethis place out. I came in to browse and ended up finding some great items to add to my collection.

This place is SO COOL!!…read more My fiancé and I love stopping by regularly to see what's new in store. The guys here are the absolute coolest and have been so helpful, and the amount of awesome merch crammed into this place is INSANE. From board games and their accessories to giant superhero statues, they have it all. We've purchased almost all of our comic books here, several Pokémon and One Piece cards/packs, plushies, and a few figures from them. Their layaway plan is super reasonable and made it possible for us to bring home one of our largest figures, J. Scott Campbell's Alice, to date. I HIGHLY recommend this place if you haven't already visited. This place is an experience, and I'd be absolutely shocked if you can't find what you're looking for.

Loved visiting Alien Worlds. The shop has an impressive selection of comics, back issues, toys, and…read morecollectibles. The atmosphere is welcoming, and it's easy to spend a lot of time browsing through all the great inventory. The staff are friendly and helpful, making it a fun stop for collectors and anyone interested in comics and pop culture.

This is a great place! The owner and his family are warm and friendly.always welcoming and giving…read moregreat customer service. I go on a very regular basis the comics and pops and all the merchandise is always in grwat shape.and best of all great prices! You will never find a better place in all the world!

From the owner: Seguin's one stop pop culture shop, serving all of South Texas. Check our social media for gaming…read moreevents and specials. We buy, sell, trade comics, toys, vinyls and various collectibles. We strive to serve and recently have gone through some adjustments. The shop has no current physical location but can still meet all needs. Contact us to find what you need.

7/13/26 Another great visit to Comic Relief in San Marcos! The store has an excellent selection of…read morecomics, from vintage back issues to the latest new releases, along with collectibles for every type of fan. Everything is well priced, organized, making it easy and enjoyable to browse. The owner is very welcoming, and always happy to talk comics and help you find what you're looking for. Whether you're a longtime collector or just getting started, Comic Relief is definitely a shop worth visiting. We always enjoy stopping by and look forward to our next visit!

If you're looking for the heart and soul of the San Marcos comic scene, it's Comic Relief. This is…read morenot just a shop; it's a piece of local history, having opened back in April 1989! That means it has been supplying this college town with comics and collectibles for over 35 years. Run by the incredible Stuart family (Brian, Diane, and their son Kyle), it's the definition of a "mom and pop comic shop" where the owners are genuinely passionate about the hobby. They carry a massive selection of comics, graphic novels, action figures, and trading cards (including Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering). What sets them apart? Their impressive range of collectible vintage comics and sports cards from the 1950s and '60s. Come for the comics, stay for the friendly, personalized service. It's a clean store run with customer respect--a simple secret to 35 years of success!

Very interesting shop right next to a bookstore I was visiting. It had an excellent selection of…read morecomics, fantasy/science fiction books, games and collectibles. Service was good and they seemed to be having a Magic the Gathering tournament. Prices were on the higher end, unfortunately, but the variety of items was impressive. Really thought this was a great shop to visit if you're looking for collectibles.

I stopped by on an event night, so many tables were full. I love the sense of community. I came in…read morelooking for pokemon cards and hey had some bulk but nothing other than that. Multiple employees asked if we needed assistance, despite it being a full house. I appreciate the attention and all other items they offer in the store.

He has a good amount of Bronze Age titles. He gave good deals on the titles I purchased. He's open…read moreon the weekends at a local flea market like market. His space is is worth checking out!

From the owner: Tons of silver and bronze age comic books. High grade raw comics and graded books. The best…read moreselection of classic hip hop cds,dvds, and vinyl.

First visit to Big Alpaca Comics on Babcock Road and found the store to be clean and organized…read more They have a number of long boxes to browse through, although there were not many back issues, with most of the inventory consisting of newer books and recent releases. During our first visit, my husband asked about some blind bags and was told they were sold out. Shortly afterward, there was a discussion about another customer who had made a complaint and another customer who had made two previous purchases and whether that customer would be eligible to purchase a blind bag since they had only made two purchases. Hearing that interaction felt a little odd and contributed to an atmosphere that didn't feel particularly welcoming. As frequent visitors to many comic book and collector stores, this was one of the only times we didn't feel especially comfortable. Overall, the store has a selection of comics and plenty of boxes to search through. One thing that stood out was a sign stating that books cannot be read or looked through because "this is not a library" and must be purchased first. While that may be store policy, combined with our interactions during the visit, it made the experience less enjoyable than we had hoped being our first visit. Collectors looking for newer books may still find some interesting additions to their collection.

Is this shop a hero or a villain? Well after my first experience, I can enthusiastically say this…read moreplace is a hero! They had a great selection of comics. From cgc slabs, exclusives all the way to $1 comics. Loved the vibe of the shop. It was clean. The comics were organized very well. And when I asked an employee for help, who was in the middle of sorting comics, gladly stopped and happily helped me with my question. He was very helpful and kind. Can't wait to come back and pick up some more goodies. They offer some really great services when it comes to signatures and grading as well.