Atomic Comics &amp; Toys

The staff here was very friendly and knowledgeable . My boyfriend was looking for some Final…read moreFantasy Magic singles and they were able to help and price everything. They were also running a Magic event while helping us so they are very efficient. The prices were fair too! They have a space that has comics, board games, and other cool geek items from figures, plushies and more. Then they have another dedicated space for playing Magic with plenty of seating and tables as well as a section dedicated on card sleeves and singles. We're glad we stopped by and definitely check them out more often whenever we're in the area. They also have a pretty packed calendar so always something to do or check out.

Mtg singles sometimes have old stickers on them. Make sure to check market prices at the register!…read more Also staff had no idea what a pull box was and said they didn't do them. Weird for a comic shop. Otherwise good selection of both magic cards and books. Just don't expect to save on shipping by buying here.

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Stargazer Comics

4.6(22 reviews)

2.4 mi

Such a cool comic book shop in Tacoma. If your child is obsessed with shows like one punch man or…read moredemon slayer like mine is, this is the shop for you. The also sell the dog man kids books and so many funko pops. This is a great place to take your kids to get them some new graphic novels to support their reading goals. Shop's like this are so important to support. This comic book shop is especially amazing and even supports local Tacoma soccer teams. The Norpoint Soccer Club is grateful for Stargazer and the owner Demian specifically, for supporting the soccer teams of Tacoma to purchase new equipment, uniforms, and soccer balls! Don't hesitate to stop in here, you won't be disappointed!

Trash customer service. Asked for a comic they had listed online, i am sure they forgot about…read more Price was 2.99 online and the employee was like these are hot books I just changed the price online. 2.99 went to 10,15,30$ each book. Insane. Should've atleast let me buy at what they were selling for before he changed the prices.

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Action City Comics & Toys

4.8(60 reviews)

10.1 mi

During my recent trip in Seattle I wanted to visit a few local book shops. Came across Action City…read moreComics and it was near me so I decided to stop by. We were greeted immediately upon walking in and felt genuinely welcomed into the shop. Great variety of comics and graphic novels, action figures, kid plushies, and other cool stuff. There was something for everyone in our party and that included a toddler! The store was very organized, and when we couldn't find what we were looking for we were quickly helped. The knowledge the staff had was incredible and it really helped make our experience so much better. The customer service is on point! I appreciate the honesty and transparency, and what also stood out if their willingness to help us find what we wanted. We were recommended to other local comic book shops as well, which I thought was pretty awesome to show love and support to other local shops in the area. Overall a great experience and can't wait to make this a regular stop during my trips to Seattle. Make sure to check out the $1 bins!

Not a At a huge store, but a well organized store with a plentiful selection! The owner is an…read moreawesome guy, and he to genuinely love what he's doing. I found a number of cool items in the dollar bins and, the next time I'm back home in Federal Way, I'll definitely shop there again, prepared to spend some actual money. The app is saying I haven't commented on value, so I'll just say that any store that has a dollar bin is awesome.

Absolute Batman #15 DC

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 Cover B Eastman & Bishop

The Lily Pad - Vintage Toys and Collectibles

3.8(20 reviews)

2.8 mi

Dishonest and unethical experience…read more I sold some items to Clarence, the owner of The Lily Pad and Memory Lane Toys & Collections, through Facebook Marketplace. It was clear from the beginning that he intended to resell the item in his store. After receiving it, he stopped responding and was refunded by Facebook. Leaving me without the item or any payment. I made several attempts to resolve the issue directly, but was completely ignored. This behavior is deceptive and highly unprofessional. Sellers, beware--this is not someone who conducts business with honesty or integrity. You're buying stolen toys!!

I was on this block for other stores when this store caught my eye. They had some solid…read morecollectables in the window to draw you in, but once inside, I saw a lot of used and cheap junk. Now, some say ones persons junk is another treasure, but I can say with complete confidence, I wasn't that impressed. Anything that I was interested in was welling for more than double it's value in my estimation. No idea how long these guys have been in business, but I don't see a bright future based on my experience.

The Lily Pad - Vintage Toys and Collectibles - Recently John Hopperstad of Q13 Stopped by the Lily Pad to talk about raising Licensing Fees - How it would affect Cute Shops like these!

Recently John Hopperstad of Q13 Stopped by the Lily Pad to talk about raising Licensing Fees - How it would affect Cute Shops like these!

The Lily Pad - Vintage Toys and Collectibles - Thanks John Hopperstad for Noticing The Lily Pad- Couple weeks ago- Yes higher Licensing fees would Not be Great.

Thanks John Hopperstad for Noticing The Lily Pad- Couple weeks ago- Yes higher Licensing fees would Not be Great.

The Lily Pad - Vintage Toys and Collectibles - The Lily Pad was recently on the Q13 News - Speaking about Higher Licensing fees- That would be Bad for business! We agree!

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The Lily Pad was recently on the Q13 News - Speaking about Higher Licensing fees- That would be Bad for business! We agree!

Golden Age Collectables

3.9(169 reviews)

27.5 mi•Downtown

This comic book store is located on the 4th floor of Pike Place market. It is a huge store. Really…read morepopular among the visitors. I went there multiple times and it was so packed. They have so much more than just comic books. They have lots of board games. There's a huge collection of posters and figurines. The comic books are separated in sections by genre. There are also many types of playing cards, pins and collectibles as well. One of the unique items at this store was they had the scripts of many popular movies and TV shoes. I saw the script of pilot episode of GOT, TBBT, Friends and among movies there was Batman, Harry Porter, LOTR, Hunger Games, Twin Peaks and hundreds of more of them. I found a Marvel poster that I liked a lot. It was reasonably priced for $15. Checkout process was quick with assistance from very friendly staff. If you are comic fan, this is an absolutely must visit place for anyone visiting the Pike Place market.

Came here while making an afternoon of Pike Place with my friend and wow it's a nerds dream in…read morehere. They have all sorts of collectibles, you name it, and if it's popular, it's probably here. Comics/manga, collectable buttons, stickers, magnets, Figures, Funko's, mugs, posters of movies, posters of anime, wall scrolls and tons more crammed into this little shop. What I thought was cool was the Cardboard stand ups of Star Wars characters just outside the shop. That is something I don't see often and was kind hoping someone would buy one so that I can ask them how they planned to carry it out without it being damaged. That all said there are snags about Golden Age Collectables. A collectable shop to me is usually in sort of a lower traffic area, or a mall at most. Golden Age here is in a very high traffic area, It's Pike Place after all - a tourist destination, and the store is not particularly big, neither are the aisles. It was hard to stop and look at look at anything without being in someone's way. So, the browsing experience was not great here. My friend got major icks when someone was trying to pass her in a crowded aisle... and was let's just say was a bit inappropriate about it. As a result, she wanted to wait outside for the remainder of the visit. I was not far behind due to how cramped it is. I'd say if you have in mind something you want here, check it out, but if you don't do well in tight spaces and lots of people, exercise discretion.

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Ancient Comics

4.8(35 reviews)

18.8 mi

Very knowledgeable good prices and probably the largest back stock issues in Washington.easily 1000…read more plus back issues on the wall.Better parking than his old store and three times the size.Ramp outside for wheelchair with plenty of room to maneuver inside the store..Takes cash and credit cards.They buy collections and will do appraisals.

Ancient Comics is the best place in the Seattle area to buy those hard to find back issues, gold…read moreand silver age keys

Back issues wall books

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Arcane Comics

4.7(75 reviews)

36.3 mi

Fantastic service and a huge selection at great prices! First off the staff are very helpful and…read moreknowledgeable. For the selection, they typically have variants of comics and if you have a subscription with them, you can request specific covers conveniently online. All of the prices are fair and reasonable, especially when getting specific variants. Highly recommend.

A very large selection of comics and graphic novels. They have manga as well as variant covers,…read moreposters, giant comics, and some stickers too. Staff was very helpful in suggesting new stuff after hearing some past comics that I have bought. They had Warhammer stuff as well, but I am not sure much about it. I got some independent comics as well as Marvel and some queer comics too. Enjoyed my time there.

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Gabi's Olympic Cards and Comics

4.6(163 reviews)

21.2 mi

I mean great service, they have great cards and I normally spend like 20 - 30 every time I'm there…read moreand they have cool displays with lots of cards displayed so a bunch of choices

Beein coming to Gab's since I was 12 years old to play magic the gathering. Gabi is fair and kind…read moreand a legitimately positively person. The store is wonderful and is the best hobby shop in the pacific northwest. Come here!

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Great selection of non-comic but still visual kids books and literature.

Danger Room Comics

4.8(39 reviews)

23.8 mi

Frank is the best. Not only does he get excited about the weird stuff (Humanoids, Fantagraphics),…read morebut I can always count on the best recommendations for kids. This is the best comics store in the seven kingdoms.

I'm not a comic person so to speak but I found this place by accident a few months ago. My daughter…read moreloves Manga so now I go every time I come to town and I tell you it's epic! The nicest people ever and they have a little bit of e everything. The only comic shop for me.

LGBTQ+ friendly books!

Cute area to sit and read.

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The new and bulked-up Kids section!

Half Price Books

3.7(118 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great selection and solid pricing. Most books fall in the $7-$20 range, with a nice mix of new and…read moreused titles. The checkout experience was smooth, though the space is a bit tight and there aren't many cashiers, so I could see it getting crowded during busy times. The reason I'm not giving 5 stars is the buyback program. I brought in 12 books that were new or in like-new condition (no damage, no markings and some hadn't even been read) and was offered just $0.50 per book, totaling $7 for all 12. This included three complete series and several standalone titles. Out of curiosity, I checked their shelves and saw some of the same books priced between $8-$15 each. Overall, it's a great place to shop for books, but I wouldn't recommend selling here if you're hoping to get fair value especially if your books are in excellent condition.

This store was bigger than I expected and the prices were very reasonable. I found a bigger…read moreselection here than a major chain bookstore. Found a book I was looking for at $5.99. There is even a clearance section! Double discounts! Cool other items. Teller was chill and service was speedy. Definitely will be back. They even have an online store.