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.

It's a HUGE place. They have so many things, and I love that they have events to help kids learn…read moreto play Pokemon. The card area is setup nicely. The figures are tough to wander around and check out (for the used ones). They're behind cases (no problem) but in a way where it's hard to see some of them. But we will be back and spend more money on stuff as this place is very cool.

Came and gave this store a visit! I've been wanting to come for a while, but I didn't realize how…read moreclose it was to me. Since my brother came into town, we decided to stop by and walk around. The store was way bigger than I expected and had so many options, from comic books and figurines to fidgets, kids' books, and more. They even have a little area in the back where you can play games with your friends! The staff was really nice, and there were so many cool things to choose from that I couldn't even figure out what to get. I definitely need to come back! My brother, on the other hand, knew exactly what he wanted and picked up five figurines he's been wanting. Definitely worth checking out!

Nelco Comics is a fantastic place for any comic enthusiast, especially those hunting for the rare…read moreand vintage. The staff here, including the expertise of "Mr. Mint" and Bill! They provide top-tier knowledge, ensuring you get accurate information and value for those rare finds. They offer a wonderful mix of comics, music, and conversation, making it more than just a shop--it's a community hub for like-minded individuals to connect. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting, Nelco has a strong collection and helps build community. Stop by this Downtown San Antonio spot!

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.

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.

Great customer service, great selection, and literally one of the best comic book stores I've ever…read morebeen to. The staff always makes great recommendations and are always going above and beyond. All the employees are absolutely fantastic and I genuinely have a great time every time I go into here. This place is definitely worth checking out. Today was national graphic novel day and I'm excited to read my new doc unknown comic!!

I've driven by this place a few times and I never knew what it was. Granted "Gotham" should have…read moregiven me an idea. As a DC fan, any and everytime I hear "Gotham" I always think Batman and Alfred. This is a small venue but still they have quite the selecting of comics. I cannot wait to go back. This place is right down the street from where I work so it is a whole new world. I bought quite the haul and I ask feel like I should have bought more.

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.

A great time at Eckman's Card, Comic & Toy Show. There is an excellent variety of comics, cards,…read moretoys, collectibles & vendors, making it easy to find something for every type of collector. The atmosphere is fun, welcoming & family friendly & it's a great place to spend a few hours browsing, talking with staff, vendors & hunting for new additions & back issues to your collection at a great price. We look forward to the next show.

Shout out to Ash M. since she was the one who told me about Eckman's to begin with! The nerd in me…read morethanks you. The New Braunfels Convention Center was a great venue for the show. Plenty of room, a separate snack bar/eating area, air conditioning (we definitely weren't sweltering here), and just an overall beautiful building. Five dollars got you a ticket for prize giveaways and a blue band to get in and out as frequently as you would like throughout the day. Of course the time you spent at the show depended on if you were really looking for that CGC 9.9 Walking Dead #1 that sold for $10,000 on eBay recently or basically going through and seeing what was randomly available. The sellers were nice even when you weren't interested in anything or just browsing. I never felt pressured. But I did buy three ***STUNNING*** drawings by artist Tracy Watkins (I haven't had time to add the pics but I will as soon as I'm able to.). He even signed them for us too. :D Parking was not much of a challenge since attendees were in almost constant turnover. This was an afternoon well spent!

This place is my go to for books, anime, and comics. I love supporting local businesses. The owner…read moreis super kind and welcoming.

Now THIS is my kind of comic book store! Rows of longboxes STUFFED with old comic books, vintage…read moretoys and none of those dumb Funko pop toys you can't seem to escape these days. I discovered Sanctuary when I was picking up some wings at WingIt, which is in the same shopping center. My wings weren't ready yet, so I had some time to kill and that's when I noticed this small comic book store. The owner was in the process of closing, but asked me if I wanted to take a look. I immediately fell in love with the place. It has that old paper smell that gives me that feeling of nostalgia. The walls display a bunch of key issues and toys from Star Trek to marvel back when toybiz was making 'em. The owner (and seemingly sole employee), Rolando (I think that's his name) is a very affable and laid back dude. Even though he was staying past closing time, he never rushed me and was even nicest dude you could ever talk to. Still, I didn't want to keep him too long so I told him I'd come back the next day. When I returned I really took a deep dive to see what they had to offer and I was not disappointed. The prices of the comics were very affordable and Rolando is the kind of guy who's open to cutting a fair deal. I couldn't have left any happier. Now, full disclosure: they don't have many new issues that I could see, seems like they deal in mostly back issues. I didn't see too many graphic novels, also I didn't notice any manga but I wasn't really looking for them though. But, if you're like me and like just collecting old comics and toys this is the place for you. Oh! They also carry self-published comics made by local creators which I thought was cool. Definitely would recommend this place!

Great comic shop with a nice selection of comics and collectibles. The staff were friendly,…read morewelcoming, and made browsing enjoyable. Definitely worth stopping by if you're a comic fan.

Love this place for good deals on Pokemon! Jesus and the guys are always welcoming and extremely…read morefriendly. They have some sports too and a small selection of comics. A lot of toys, of course. Have been there many times and have picked up some solid finds, including a nice Wemby! Very cool neighborhood-type place, I recommend it!

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.