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.

Had an awesome time at Free Comic Book Day at Dragon's Lair in Alamo Ranch! Outstanding customer…read moreservice, a great selection of comics, and an impressive variety of guests at the event. Everything was well organized and created such a fun atmosphere. Can't wait to come back! Loved seeing all the cosplay and community involvement too -- it really made the event special. #Thisistheway #TheMandalorian #Ghostbusters #TheBatmanofSanAntonio

First off, I used to love going to Dragons Lair AR, they had great selection of MTG and Warhammer…read moresets, the staff was all super friendly, and I loved seeing Merlin. But the past couple years I've seen lots of changes. They don't get many new comics in, they never have enough MTG products or OP packs/boxes, and don't even have a limit to how many people can purchase? Their stock is also only plushies and overpriced board games and we really see no reason in shopping there anymore. Today we signed up AND PAID FOR for the Hobbit prerelease at midnight, me and my partner were planning on picking up the kit, and dropping from the tournament and making decks on our own, as I personally don't prefer playing with strangers. Usually we have NO issues doing so. When we went to drop out they had told us we were not allowed and we can't get our prerelease kit and extra packs unless we stay the WHOLE tournament... I asked if this was stated somewhere or a new policy and they didn't answer my question, talked to a different staff and had told me we can stay the whole tournament to get the box or get a full refund. I had asked again why this was not stated to us before we had signed up, or if it was on the website somewhere and the staff had again repeated that it's just not allowed. Currently my partner went to the prerelease, got his kit, and dropped out regardless. This whole situation was frustrating, as we never got a clear answer as to WHY we couldn't drop out when we had already paid for the kit and just wanted to go home? I definitely recommend everyone shopping at Dragons Lair Medical, or Heroes & Fantasies for comics or TCG.

It was my first time in, I had gone in real quick on my way out of town for some new issues. They…read morehad plenty of things in store, which I'm sure translated to the rest of the floor, but even at the table dedicated to new releases there was plenty to sift through. Everyone in there was very kind! Super super welcoming atmosphere, even at the counter/register, the gentleman checking me out for the issues was very kind and helpful when I had a question (I wish I had gotten his name). For a quick in & out stop, I will definitely consider coming here again! Even if it means a longer commute that what I normally do :) !!

Such a great variety of comics and novelties! The employees were very kind and helpful. I picked up…read moreseveral gems from this place. Would definitely return.

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.

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!

The selection is insane in this store! You can find pretty much anything, and everything is labeled…read morewell. The service is lacking, I was browsing for an hour and not one employee said a single thing to me. The cost is a little high but not bad for being able to buy items in the store vs trying to browse online and waiting for shipping.

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 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.