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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Atomic Toys has a nice selection of collectibles, however I experienced horrible customer service…read moreat this shop. Upon entering, the woman at the register made direct eye contact with me but didn't say Hello or anything, just stared the whole time even though I was the only customer in the store. I asked a question about a product and got a dismissive one word answer and a judgmental look. It's safe to say I will not be back.

The location is easy to get to and the selection inside is impressive. My kids had a good time…read morewalking around looking at stuff and I walked around nervous they would break something! My original review was 2 stars because of my experience below. The owners comment on why he had to price his product this way is reasonable and I appreciate him explaining. I have no other reason to be upset and appreciate him informing of the situation I have been excited to play Star Wars Unlimited but packs have been impossible to find. When I called this place I was excited to hear they had booster boxes. When I showed up they were charging scalper prices. A booster box has MSRP of 120-140 ish. They are charging 240 like on eBay. I get people are willing to pay it in places, but a local gaming shop is supposed to support players and vice versa. I told my kids we were getting a box so I got it but have hated myself for doing it. The store was clean and nice. Actually really impressed with everything else just disappointed they would do this to their community

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.

Once again Fernanda put together a smooth running event. I do love this event…read more I shop here regularly. So, the opportunity to come & show them more love is okay by me. Their volunteers are always so helpful & knowledgeable. Its why I come back. Well, & the books. I came this time wanting cookbooks. I hadn't ever looked at their selection before. I collect vintage cookbooks, (yes, I use them too. ), I was happy to see the selection they had. I'll be back to look. Definitely adding this area to my focus. Right around the corner from the cookbooks are the vintage books. Well, they had this wonderful little Dick Tracy book. I knew it was coming home with me. Then, when I went to psy they were going to give me the Dick Tracy one. I told them no, I wanted to pay for it, it gives them the money. Isn't that the point!?

The Book Cellar is such a hidden gem! Tucked away in the basement of the Central Library, it feels…read morecozy and welcoming as soon as you step inside. The selection is really impressive, especially if you're into Texas history, local authors, antique books, or those special finds you don't usually come across at bigger bookstores - and at a great price. and I could've easily spent way more time browsing - it's well organized and fun to explore without feeling overwhelming. The staff truly made the visit even better. Everyone was kind, patient, and genuinely happy to help or just chat, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and personal.

I was ripped off! I spent $150 for the Jim Lee package that included meeting him, an autograph, a…read morepicture, and a free gift from DC Comics. 1) We were not updated on changes in the schedule and he left really early and we never met him or got a picture. 2) The guys at his booth felt bad for us so they took the books I wanted signed but the only way I could get them mails back is if they were graded. Between authentication and grading I spent an additional $300. 3) DC Comics said that they had no idea of what we were talking about when we mentioned the free gift and said that nothing had been coordinated with them. I emailed the guy that runs the event, a guy named Apple, and I explained what had happened. No response. I emailed again. Again no response. As I talked to multiple people in comic book stores in San Antonio and the surrounding areas it was very clear that I was not alone in feeling ripped off. The biggest complaint besides a disorganized event was the Jim Lee pass. It really tainted the whole experience.

Well all the security is rude. The initial line was a disorganized mess. The sign in to scan my…read morebarcode took 10 minutes because of the sign in person's tablet. You cain bypass the line if you go outside and want to come back in. I won't attend this again.

Decided to visit this place again in it's new location and honestly this place was so much cooler…read morein its new home! Staff were super knowledgeable and had great conversation about their collection. Prices for cards are really good as well and just a fun good game collection. Some gachapons as well which is awesome. Went in just to look and walked out actually spending money and having a great time! Will be coming back.

Really cool place!! They have lots of Pokémon cards and games!…read more The service is great and they will work with you on great deals.

I found myself in the same situation as the previous reviewer during a trip to San Antonio in…read moreApril. Person in the store was nice and recommended a book as they really didn't have anything recent in there. Went ahead and bought the book as I was interested. I had reservations but went ahead with it. Total sale price: $23.80. Later that night, I took a closer look and noticed that the MSRP had whiteout over it and that the price was written in pen (once again, my own stupidity for not looking more closely). Store price: $21.99. MSRP: $9.99. That's over a 100% markup. I'll admit I was dumb enough for making the purchase. However, that is the only purchase I will ever make there, and I would highly suggest you never waste your money on a business that conducts business in such a way.

Went to Rivercenter mall and was so relieved to find a book store. That feeling went away really…read morequickly. When you walk in the store it has the feeling of a used bookstore but nope... They appear to be new. This is my problem with the book store. Example: I picked up a paperback and on the sleeve it has the price US 9.99 and on the back of the book it has a store sticker price of 15.99. Really?! Yes really! It's pretty much the same for all the books. I feel like I'm getting totally ripped off here. I guess anything to make a buck. But when you take advantage of people little is returned to you.