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!

Wandered in this shop on a random Saturday in town running errands from Austin as it was the…read moreclosest comic book shop nearby. Greeted by the owner, Phil, and Bill, who own and run the shop, I was in awe of all the vintage goods. If you're looking for a shop that knows vintage and has enthusiasts that love talking vintage comics, this is a must stop shop! They have so many cool books and series, and are so knowledgeable about each and every one of them, so if you have any questions, ask and they would be glad to help or tell you more. Tucked in the corner of the shop is a vintage Galaxian cabinet that is on free play, and if you beat Phil's high score, you get half off on 10 dollar comics! Highly recommend this shop to anyone that is a collector of comics, or honestly just any nerd. Phil and Bill will take care of you and make you want to come back as soon as you can.

S E L E C T I O N This location has a large selection of…read morecards, comics, artwork, figurines, action figures, signed photos, and more! S E R V I C E The employees here are clueless... they have no extended knowledge on any of the cards, sets, or kits they sell which was incredibly disappointing considering the size of this location.

This place is huge! I think it's bigger than their last location. I've taken my kids here a few…read moretimes, to look for cards. Unfortunately there aren't a lot of cards to look through but the store makes up for that with all the other merchandise they sell.

Such a fun comic shop!…read more This shop may be on the smaller side, but that doesn't mean there isn't a ton to see or do. Cards, comics and mangas, figures, snacks, a tabletop tournament area, you name it, they have it. The staff members are so friendly and actually know their stuff so you're sure to get excellent help or advice if you need them. It's such a cool place, and I've purchased a ton of Magic decks, card sleeves, and far too many Asian snacks from them and I guarantee you that I will continue to do so. I'd highly recommend swinging by Dragon's Lair. And don't forget to check out their daily event schedule to see if you want to participate in one of their tournaments!

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.

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.

Gentleman there didn't greet me nor was he too concerned if was looking for something. Decent back…read moreissue selection. Decent pricing on the back issues too. I visit and revisit small places all the time because you never know, but this place I wont because it wasn't very welcoming. Give it a shot though, you never know if people have what you're looking for!

One day I stopped by this store just to check it out. I was pleasantly surprised to find a very…read morewell organized comic book store packed with back issues. I've been collecting comics for over 30 years and it is great to find a small comics shop that simply just sells comics. Plenty of titles all labeled and categorized. Wall books and variants for those display collections. New comics also available. The owner is very friendly and knowledgeable about how to find anything you're searching to collect. The prices are also very favorable to the wallet. I will definitely be stopping by again to help fill in those run gaps.

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.

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.

The store is nice, clean, and comics are displayed well. Prices seem normal. Decent selection…read more Asked the dude at the counter what's good reading right now. My enthusiasm was met with "I don't have time to read comics". ‍ Lame. So yeah, you'll find comics there, but 0 conversation.

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.

An awesome place to go get what you need and have fun and to enjoy oneself. They have action…read morefigures comic books trading cards and all sorts of stuff to have and collect I recommend this place for everything you need.

Great little shop, nice figure selection and some smaller good deals for $1 and $5. Worth stopping…read morein to look at

From the owner: Action Figure Exchange is one of the best little shops in San Antonio to find all your action…read morefigure needs. We also carry a wide variety of collectibles for all ages.

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!