Lots of variety of comics, graphic novels, and bundles; some of which sometimes get good discounts…read more The guy working there was also very helpful. Probably my favorite comic shop in San Francisco.

One of the best comic book shops in the country. Trust me. I go to A LOT of comic shops. Every time…read moreI'm in SF I have to come here. They have it ALL except for CGC graded stuff which is fine by me. Indy books, superhero classics, staff picks, new comics, value bundles, and more. The two things that separate this shop are 1. The graphic novel book club which does a talk and a signing. You can get signed books for cover price which is amazing. You can also join the club from anywhere in the country and would highly recommend. 2. They write up blurbs on upcoming solicits. I love when Brian really let's his commentary go. I have tried stuff I would have never read if it wasn't for his words swaying me. Brian knows what he's talking about and has great taste. He's also super friendly which makes supporting this shop even better.

Amazing Fantasy is part of what makes the Inner Sunset SF's secret best neighborhood…read more I always feel lost... in a good way... browsing the shelves and stacks. Great service.

very quaint comic store really meant for comic lovers, and you can tell as soon as you step in the…read moredoor. you kind of get transported back a couple decades, and it's really cool to walk around and windowshop (as someone who doesn't read comics) they had a great selection of old and new, with prices being pretty reasonable besides the back-issues. the owner was kind but sort of curt. he was knowledgable and they have a few free comics with a purchase by the register. also, leave your food and drink on the front counter! you might miss the sign if you aren't paying attention

IYKYK! You can find cards In Stock here! Can't find it at the local stores at all? Last I checked,…read moreall of the stocks were gone from the big chains. Look no further, and hop over the hill to this seaside comic and card shop! I have been here many times over the decades, and they do not disappoint. They even have a manga section! The guy there was cool too as we chatted - Payton, I think. I can edit this to correct it. We were talking about comparisons of different editions of D&D, the latest MTG crossover, the awesome, open gaming space they have to offer, and comics. Great guy, great shop!

This one's tough because I don't want to leave a bad review for a place I've been to once, but I'll…read moregive you all the details of my visit. Upon walking in the door, I peeked to my right and saw a magazine rack selling Fangoria. Right on. Also, saw the fella' behind the register and immediately went up to him to ask where the new comics were, as it was a Wednesday. He kind of points to his right and says "It's where the sign for new comics are." I couldn't see it. There were racks in front of where I was standing and that section. I asked so I wouldn't have to wander through the game tables and other merchandise. I was looking for new comics. Thought it was a little rude, but it didn't really bother me. So I get to the new comics section. It's completely unorganized. Or maybe it was organized, but by someone with an OCD disorder that only makes sense to them. Is it that hard to have DC, Marvel, Boom, IDW etc separated nicely to look through the issues by company? It was madness. Also, the comic racks were a bit ramshackle. A lot of the books were bent, worn, and some even looked folded in half when I was looking. I wouldn't buy a six dollar comic for any reason in that kind of condition, considering they were supposed to be "brand new". I continued to look through the stuffed, unorganized shelves to find something to buy as what I was looking for was nowhere to be found. That's fine and I'll get into that in a moment, but I wasn't just/only looking for the "hot" comics right then. Image is always coming out with new number ones that look interesting, and I couldn't find anything. Seriously, I wanted to spend some money, so I'm trying to find absolutely anything. Didn't happen. So, I go back up to the register and just ask about the titles I'm looking for. Every title I ask about I get a two word answer, "Sold Out". Now, this is fair, I was there late and the fellow told me that his patrons are usually coming in around noon and buying the new books up then. Bummer for me. Seems if your stock gets eaten up that quick, you'd order a few more copies of said titles, but I don't know how to run a comic shop. Who knows? Okay, better things. It isn't really my bag, but it seemed like they had a lot of boxes of back issues. I doubt that place is going to let you grab a key issue for cheap, but it's probably worth checking out if you're trying to complete a run. So, that seemed decent. They had a shelf of trades, nothing caught my eye because I either have already read or own the ones I would be interested in, but I suppose it would be worth a look. They were all fairly older, and it didn't seem like they were discounted at all. I did not exactly peruse them to see if that was the case, just seemed that way. That's okay, though because it's far better to support an LCS than just snagging them online. I saw that they had some gaming tables, and some folks were doing just that. It's always a nice addition to a store. I didn't even head in that section, so I have no insight on cool boardgames, RPGs, or card game selection. Could be great. The sign on the outside says "Anime Imports", instead of "CoastsideComics", so maybe that's what they do and comics are just a backseat now. I don't have the option to get there early, so I could have started a pull list and waited a couple of months for that to start getting going. I'm buying about fifteen-eighteen titles a month, but I couldn't get over how they treat their shelved comics, so I decided not to. Conclusion: This is not a store for me. Not organized. About a quarter of the books look like they've been read over and over and kept in someone's back pocket. No way to pop in and get something new after one pm. Register guy was okay, but not very helpful with the slightest touch of...I dunno, it wasn't completely rude, just kind of unwelcoming to an obviously new to this store customer. I tried desperately to find something to buy, and I'm a comic guy! I would have bought anything that looked remotely interesting. Just didn't have anything. I guess that's it.

I've lived in the neighborhood for 10 years and had no idea such an awesome comic book and manga…read moreshop was so close by! The staff are super friendly, the selection is excellent, and the prices are very reasonable. I was especially impressed that they even had a full shelf dedicated to BL and another just for manga -- such a rare find. I wasn't even planning on buying anything at first, but then I spotted Frieren manga and decided to pick up a couple volumes to support a great local business. Support your local shops -- this one's worth it!

Came here last time and didn't expect to see this place after eating a late lunch at a Thai…read moreRestaurant!!!!! When Browsing Around I Did See A Cool Purpĺë Colored Flamenco Girl Magnet so after that I went & Bought it!!!!! Not Only That This Sour Cherry Store Has A lot Of Interesting Comic Books As Well!!!!

Great place, the coast side needs more comics and card stores! Glad one is still hanging aroundread more

this is my new favorite game shop in the whole bay area and I've seen a ton. very diverse selection…read moreand very knowledgeable and passionate staff. A+

My homies always talk about this place, so I decided to drop by on a whim. Sheila has an amazing…read moreselection of Yugioh product in-stock. I couldn't believe it. Loved the vibe, regardless of how small the shop may be. I bought some loose booster packs of Rarity Collection V, Monster Mayhem, and the Legendary Modern Decks 2026 for a fair price. Customer service is on-point too. Sheila's super friendly, and she told me she's been around for 20 years! Friendliness and rapport goes a looooooong way. I'll be back for more RA05.

Would not shop here again, owner sells dead boxes. What a waste of money, scamming kidsread more

Part collector's dream, part art exhibit…read more Heroes Club (or Art of Toys), is a figurine specialist store featuring extremely rare collectible figures and statues. Primarily focusing on Kaiju, Kamen Rider, and Horror figures, you'll find some of the biggest, most detailed, and hard to find statues on (and off) the market. From cheap less than $20 retro gachapon figures you can put on your work desk to over $1000 one-of-a-kind detailed pieces that will become the centerpiece of your home. If you love Japanese culture, Art of Toys has your back. Celebrating Godzilla, Ultraman, Sentai, Capcom, and more! They also have American IP products such as DC, Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney, but if you want rare goods from Japan, Art of Toys have you covered. If you are into more gruesome and macabre, the store features both original statues as well as statues from some of your favorite horror artists and series. I could go on about all the assortment of niche collectors items Art of Toys posses, but then this review would take you an hour to read. A big dissuading point is the prices on some of these pieces, but if you're going to a museum and try to buy a Picasso with what you have in your back pocket, you're going to be disappointed. These figures are well made, detailed, and rare, with many of them being made in batches that only hit the double digits. If spending $200 or more on a deluxe, vintage Godzilla figure freaks you out, then that's ok. They do sell cheaper, plastic figures which still look awesome and you can play with them without feeling like you're manhandling a work of art. More importantly, browsing is completely free, and Art of Toys feels like a museum with all the imported items behind glass cases. Heroes Club (or Art of Toys) is worth a visit if you're into niche media or just want to see some crazy cool stuff.

Before anything I must tell you that this toy store is more like a museum and a fine art store…read more It's like a tourist attraction for those who are into fine retro pop culture like Tokusatsu (Ultraman, Kaiju, Godzilla, Sentai, Kamen Rider), Universal Monsters, and many more. Walking in here is like stepping through a time tunnel where the past, present, and future merge. Don't be surprised if a lot of the statues are expensive, Robin Kwok worked on almost all of them. He is a pop culture artisan when it comes to pop culture fine art and more particularly monsters, machines, etc. He is a fine art toy modeler extraordinaire, and that is the best way I could put it. This is one of the toy shops Robin Williams frequently visited, and it's easy to understand why. The art and detail on the sculptures are phenomenal. You will find painted Black Hearts, Volks, and other monster/sci-fi related models here, masterfully prepared by Robin Kwok himself. All items are considerately priced in various ranges, depending on the nature of the product, and some do cost a little more, but you will never run out of a selection. To make things easier, let me categorize USD 10-30's range- Various toys like retro and neo gashapon, bandai vinyls, rare japanese figures, candy toys, miniatures, and many more. 50's-100's range Rare toys, retro vinyl figures, unique/oddity type figures, bandai vinyls, sometimes even older series X-plus Gamera figures, rare action figures and many more. 100's to 1000's range -Fine art model kits/figures/etc. painted and prepared/built by Robin Kwok himself (usually includes an original Heroes Club/Art of Toy holofoil sticker at the bottom. Not to mention, most of these come in many forms and sizes from Godzilla Resin/Vinyl kits and Busts to higher scale statues. -Retro toys like Real Action Heroes/Medicom/etc. figures that are out of production, be it Ultraman, Kamen Rider, and many more. Beyond the 1000's range -From mid to very large scale statues that are masterfully crafted, built/prepared, and painted by artist, Robin Kwok, himself. Many of which are limited, some are one of a kind. Remember the oxygen destroyer? This shop actually has one of those limited model prop replica that you would probably never find anywhere (unless someone has already bought it.) When you enter the store, be sure to say hi to the people there and say John sent you. haha. Sure, it won't get you a discount, but this makes us somewhat buddies now, being fans of Robin and this unique time chamber of monsters, robots, space creatures, sentai, and sentinels.

I love this comic shop! Whenever I have friends in town I take them and the staff is friendly,…read moreprovides great suggestions, and the store has amazing comics, zines, pins, stickers, buttons, blind boxes, everything. I also love the selection of BiPOC and Queer comics. Wish I had photos but believe me this place is packed to the brim and the pricing is reasonable because it's hard out here for small businesses!

Large selection of comics to choose from with plenty of modern and vintage back issues. The comics…read moreare all fairly and greatly priced, and the service was very pleasant. Thank you Tyler for your help finding Absolute Wonder Woman!