i love this comic store because of how amazing the people who work here are. I am very impressed with the knowledge and dedication they have to the comics they have, I'm pretty sure they have read almost every issue that is in the store. Ask them for any help and they got you! read more

I'll be honest, I used to think comics were boring and something that I would never thought I get myself into, but after I went with my roommate to this place and bought my first ever comic, I have come to really enjoy them. Now to the store: This store is so nicely organized. The new stuff is one rack and goes back chronologically as you around the store. The owner, Mike, is a really chill person that will help you and will even try to get to know you. I can say that from now on, this will be the comic book store that I will be going to as long as I am in SD. Awesome place, and the discounts aren't that bad either. read more

So I've slowly been getting back into comics by purchasing just limited series (House of M, Civil War, Secret Invasion, etc.) for the past few years. But I hadn't really found a store I was comfortable going to in order to find all the comics I used to like as a kid. Then I heard about this place on the radio and decided to check it out. First of all, Michael is awesome! I'm not sure what the negative post was about, but Michael always greets his customers whether they be regulars or people who just decide to check out the store since one of the many comics/posters in the storefront window caught their eye. I mean I even brought a friend in with me one time and Michael talked to that guy about comics and movies and even showed him some stuff on his laptop that was interesting. Michael is great at helping customers find the issues they're looking for or even finding new comics to read depending on their taste. I was just in the store looking for Avengers vs. X-men stuff and ended up getting a pull list for 6 other series just cause of his recommendation (Batman, Batman and Robin, Wolverine and the X-men, Uncanny X-Force, Amazing Spider-man, and Spider-Men). The store is very well-organized and it's easy to find any of the newest/most recent issues on the shelves lining the walls of the store. Plus his display case and the walls have lots of older and rare/unique comics for those hardcore collectors. In the center of the store, there are short boxes containing numerous back issues. Just recently I was able to get the whole set of first print Batman and Robin 1-26 and picked up the most recent 26 issues of Amazing Spider-Man. I haven't been able to complete a whole set at any other comic book store in one fell swoop ever! Overall, it's just a great experience just being at this store whether it be just browsing for comics, talking to Michael, or just talking to the other customers who come to this amazing shop. read more

My husband and I are avid comic book collecters and we had our worst customer service experience ever at this store. While on vacation, we entered the shop with his parents when my mother-in-law picked up a Jim Shore Disney figurine to check the price. It was prominently displayed at the front of the store on a simple shelf. The Dorothy statue fell off and she gasped, stating she picked it up by the base. I saw the owner walk over right away with an annoyed look in his eye, and he picked up the statue saying something along of the lines of 'you broke it'. I hadn't even made it past the counter at this point. She reiterated that it was an accident and that the piece just fell apart, but without hesitation he responded "What are we going to do about this?". My husband was in disbelief and proceeded to tell the owner it was an accident, and asked him if a customer would be forced to purchase a comic if they accidentally bent a corner. He immediately became defensive and answered yes. As a family, we were stunned and stood around for a minute wondering what to do. My mother-in-law insisted we pay for the figurine because of the owner's attitude, feeling we had no other option. My father-in-law then offered to pay for the item at the owner's cost, negating the profit, but the owner started to object by citing how to run a business. He finally obliged after mention of a full-price reimbursement not holding up in court, and my father-in-law forked over $40. My mother-in-law spent the rest of the day crying. Funny thing is, my husband would have very likely spent $40 on a graded copy of 'Nailbiter'. read more

I have been collecting comics since the late sixties. My Uncle got me started when he returned home from one of his combat tours from Vietnam. That comic book he gave me is still the pride and joy of my collection. I love the art, the stories, the creativity and all that goes into the whole process. With that said, like most comic book lovers, we have our favorite artist(s), hero/villain and etc...but part of that is also being able to interact with other collectors and most of all the comic book dealers/shop owners. Now I do visit a lot of different comic book shops through out San Diego from time to time and they all have something to offer. That is part of the fun in collecting - is chasing down that one key comic, meeting new folks and etc...like most comic book collectors you have that one store that is your favorite and that you connect with. Well that comic book store for me is Yesteryear. Mike, the owner of Yesteryear comics is really friendly, knowledgeable and most of all is fair. He doesn't charge folks for a pull-list or have a minimum that folks must have in order to get a pull list with him. There are also other perks that all his customers get regardless if they are long term or just visiting for the first time. He makes you feel like a valued customer (regardless of how much you spend) and not just like a number or sees $$$ signs when you walk in. Mike also shares with folks what might be happening around at other places, like signings, comic book events and etc...not just events that are happening at his store. He understands and gets what it means to be a fan and collector of great comic books. Lastly he keeps folks informed on what is hot and why. What to keep an eye out for and not just the main stream stuff or large publishers. Also most of the variants are at cover price, unless it is a 1:10, 1:25 and etc. unlike some of the other stores I have visited over the years. read more

My local shop. I've been going here for years. I bring both my kids with me 10y and 6y and Mike has always been welcoming. Yesteryear produces their own store covers and lots a of local artists throughout the year for signing. read more

I heard about the opening on the radio which brought me here. I will probably be moving my pull list to this shop. It's not big, but they're friendly and easy to talk to. Which is different from some of the other shops in San Diego. Also, it's nice to see a store with 100% books. read more

Great comic book store, well organized with so many comics on display. Love the idea that you get a free bag and board with every comic book purchased. Love the title and the service you get once you walk in. During the week, parking can be a pain during the lunch rush hour but it quickly thins out after 1pm. A+ shop! read more

This is the best comic book shop in San Diego, hands down. I love an hour away and drive down to Yesteryear because I know they'll have what I'm looking for. The shop dude is always super friendly and knowledgeable, helping me find what I need and making suggestions on books and stuff I might like. read more

Seriously the best comic store I ever been too. The person who was working I don't know if it was the owner but he was very helpful he knew where everything was at. Everything was organized and had a lot of back issues that's the one thing my girlfriend and I loved. If I lived in SoCal this place would be my #1 store! Highly recommend!!!!!! read more

My favorite comic book store. Mike, the owner, is nice and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this shop.

I usually only buy graphic novels, until I started shopping here. You can usually find full series single issues available. Lots of back issues, but they tend to be kind of pricey. Lots of this big vinyls and he usually has a couple different series if mystery boxes. Anyone who says he is rude is crazy. Super nice guy! read more

Around the time Yesteryear's Comics opened a few months ago, my wife and I stepped in to check out the place. Immediately we were greeted by the owner who introduced himself as Michael. He was real friendly and asked us what our names were too. We thought this was pretty awesome, since it seems like any other comic store you go to is really impersonal and they just want to get their product out the door. Not at Yesteryear's. Michael makes sure that you're finding everything okay, and if not he'll help you track it down, right on top of shooting the bull with you. My wife and I had a pretty good conversation with him about the Avengers movie and Prometheus (upcoming at the time) while we were there. The store itself is set up really nice. All the newer books are laid out neatly on shelves and are easily accessible. There's no clutter anywhere, and you can walk freely throughout the store without worrying about knocking something over. They have a pretty decent selection of back-issues, which are priced fairly, i would say, (and is constantly restocked, no less). There's also a bunch of milestone issues all over the walls that i've been tempted to snatch up! Overall, great store, and really great customer service from Michael. I've actually made Yesteryear's Comics my primary local comic store to go to now because of the great service. Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Not a big fan of this shop. My girlfriend and I stop in from time to time though. The only guy you ever see in here is always running around rushing to do something which makes for a very awkward atmosphere. I've never had an interaction with the guy, but have witnessed some rude exchanges with other customers, usually younger kids - which is a bummer. As far as the comics, there are a ton of them, but not all at top quality. Some books on the shelves are damaged or have wear. When you visit on new comic Wednesday, there are always titles missing and "they're on the way". I'm rarely in the area, so I won't be here often, but I may visit from time to time to look through the books and purchase elsewhere . read more

Great little shop. Owner is knowledgeable, super friendly and approachable. Selection is getting better, but Mike will work with you and really go out of his way to make sure he gets ahold of whatever you're looking for if its not on the shelf. Whether you're a long time fan of comic books or just starting to get into them, you'll get along well here and won't find anu of the elitist attitude prominent in some of the larger shops. The atmosphere encourages hanging out, shooting the shit and discovering cool new books along the way. Can't recommend this shop enough, however I am withholding ONE star because the owner is not a busty brunette with a penchant for skimpy outfits in the workplace. Sorry dude! read more

This place became my new favorite comic shop when my sister showed it to me. The owner knows his stuff and is very geared toward helping his customers out with what they need. The owner gives a 10 or 15% (?) off discount on the new titles for the week, and has a sale almost once month. I strongly suggest making this your neighbourhood comic shop. The amazing atmosphere of this shop is definitely what keeps me coming back. read more

The owner is very knowledgeable and gives good advise on comic book collecting. There is also a great selection of comics and also ships comics to get graded which that is a plus. Out of the rest of the other comic book stores around the area this is the best in my opinion. read more

Like all other comic book shops, this place is a little bit pricey. For some of the slightly older back issues, the prices are increased a lot. This isn't a complete deal breaker though... Why?!?!? Because their new issues, variants with blank covers, and 2-3 month old issues are discounted at 10-15 percent off which is awesome. Other stores actually charge a ridiculous amount for blank covers and do not give discounts for slightly older issues. Because of this I will keep my rating at 4 stars. I do highly suggest they decrease some of their back issue prices because they are over priced compared to their nearby competitors like Socal Comics and Comickaze. read more

This is, hands down, the best comic book store in San Diego County!!! Mike cares about his customers and it SHOWS! Whether you're coming in for the first time or have a pull list on file, Yesteryear Comics will take good care of you. Selection on new comics is second to none. There's always a discount on new comics and the prices on back issues are more than fair. I have been to comic book stores across Southern California and beyond ... but Yesteryear Comics continues to be the best experience of them all!! Highly recommended!!! read more

Stopped by Yesteryear Comic Shop today. I've been to quite a lot in the San Diego area, but this shop is the cat's meow! Mike is a superb business owner and understands the key to a successful business: CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! I found him to be very knowledgeable and professional. This is coming from a customer willing to drive from El Paso, TX. read more

Came in this past weekend to check it out for the first time. Loved that comic books were neatly stacked and shelved. I'm a collector so nothing I hate more than books getting dinged up from bad shelving. This place is great. Got a decent collection of back issues as well and easy to find what you're looking for. Staff is great as well. Easy to engage in any comic-book related discussions. Will have to start a pull list here. read more

The store was very organized and simple to navigate and they have a great selection. Awesome & knowledgable customer service too! Highly recommended if you're in the area, you won't be disappointed! read more

Thank god Yesteryear has AC. Automatic +7 stars. This place seems fairly new. I've been here twice and the owner has expanded his back issue selection (which I would say is above average). Both times there were a few issues that I was looking for that weren't on the floor, but the owner checked in his boxed up inventory and happened to have them. Even though it is on the same street that two other comic shops are on, I suggest checking this place out. read more

Adam (owner) is very knowledgeable and loves to talk about anything hobby related. kind peeps with a bad ass store. if you have problems parking then park between jack in the box & the shopping center at the San Diego County Assessor. you won't get towed! i just bought a $10 pack of baseball cards there with a autographed Bryce Harper RC in it. Worth around $500. Treasure Hunting? Visit this place & you won't be disappointed. read more

Alright, it's been over 3 years since I first reviewed this place. I still come here every week and this place is still the best comic shop in San Diego. I cannot recommend this place highly enough and have no problem telling you that this is where your pull-list should be. Mike(the owner) and the customers that come here every week are the reason I keep coming back. Don't get me wrong, the nice selection and great prices are a huge plus too... but being able to walk into a friendly environment and chat comics with anyone else who happens to be perusing is a big deal to me. I've found that this shop is more like a welcoming community of people rather than just a place to buy comics. Check this place out. You definitely will not regret it! read more

Simply put, If you are looking for comics in San Diego this is the place hands down. The owner, Mike, is very knowledgeable, well versed and read in everything comics and straight up a nice guy. The comic selection is well organized and the inventory is awesome. This is the real deal. Enjoy. read more

Great place, best customer service, anyone who's anyone needs to visit and introduce themselves inside his domain. Very knowledgable, fair, friendly, the works! read more

This place is legit for sure!!! Visiting from Denver, co and checked out 3 comics stores in the area, this one was my favorite for sure. They have a tons of copies for all the recent release so no worries on missing out on anything. Found a lot here, huge score for my selection and next to nothing in my mind. When I come back to this lovely and amazing city I will be sure to return to this little treasure box. read more

I was told about this place by a friend of mine. I'm glad he told me. This is my go to comic shop. Michael was very friendly and helped me find what I needed and he offered to pull monthly issues for me and this was my first time. I wasn't even a regular yet but he surely earned my business. I will be a regular. Very knowledgeable and super friendly. Great prices too. read more

I met some friends for lunch at Palomino's and noticed this little comic book store in the same mall. Since me and my buddy were the only two dudes at lunch and the ladies were busy chatting about stuff we weren't interested in, we took the opportunity to go peruse some comics! Yesteryear is a small place with a decent selection of TPB's, current run comics, back issues, and some really classic stuff up at the counter. The store is clean, well-organized, and the guy at the counter is friendly and informative. If I lived in San Diego, this is exactly the kind of comic book store I would make a regular stop on my weekly shopping trip! read more

MAD Magazines in stock! Always looking for 50's, 60's and 70's editions and have found a few great ones here. Keep up the good work. Friendly owner, I usually drop by when stopping for a pizza next door. Hope all the best. Let me know when you get editions in the range of #19-60. read more

I've been to so many comic book stores and man they sell their comic books at such a high price. Then one day my boyfriend and I decided to come here and we find out majority of the comic books are being sold at cover price. This is our go to spot and we love it! read more

This place is how Comic Book Stores should be. The prices are great (they offer a discount to regular shoppers). They have put together some great events and signings. The owner is quick to learn your name and makes you feel welcome every time you come into the shop. I highly recommend this shop. read more

This is by far the best comic book store I've ever been to. the customer service is on point(very very friendly and you can't beat the selection. read more

Mike runs the cleanest and IMO all around best comic shop in San Diego. He's super helpful and is not above just hanging out and chatting with the customers. I've made several purchases here and all have been positive. read more

Complete gem of a store. The owner is extremely friendly and knows his stuff. Really good selection here, which is surprising because the shop seems like it could use some more space. But regardless, it's very well-organized, CLEAN, and there's a great variety of not just books but toys, graphic novels, and other merchandise. Highly recommended for anyone from the weekly buyer to the "on a whim" shopper. I'll definitely be back! read more

Great little shop. The guy behind the counter was very knowledgable and got me what I needed. Very good experience. 5 stars all the way. read more

Great little store! Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. Good selection of comics. All the new stuff and a decent amount of back issues. Prices are a little higher than I like to pay for back issues but what can you say when you've gone everywhere and this place has what you're looking for? Would love to see this place expand and maybe have a $1 area. I will continue to frequent this nerd nest. read more

Pretty new place, the owner just moved here. I came in here to check this place out and the first thing I notice is that the place looks clean and the books are well organized. They have a 25% off books on the shelf until Sept. so I suggest you pick up what you can. They have a very great selection of comics and are well stocked. read more

I have been to a few comic book shops in San Diego, but this one is easily the most organized and reasonably priced. The owner is kind, honest and knows his inventory. The comic selection is large. They also have a lot of Funko Pop figurines available. There are also a few posters, shirts and other types of figurines/collectibles. They don't have as much memorabilia as some other shops I've been to, but that's probably not their main focus. Come here and check it out :) read more