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    Cape & Cowl Comics

    4.7 (113 reviews)
    InexpensiveComic Books
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    This is a great big graphic novel by an artist that does erotica too.
    TJ W.

    This is the friendliest comic book store with a setter collection. Expert lever recommendations from staff as books to zines in all price ranges even a cool local section.

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    Lawrence C.

    This is the comic book store when me and my dad go to whenever I am in Oakland. They have lots of marvel, anime, and so on. Just the every other comic book store. They also have posters as well. I bought two pins which was of interest The City and Dub Nation pins which were unique cause I don't think no else sells them. The City pin had that represent all the sports teams with the San Francisco name or based in SF. DubNation pin however was a must if you are a Warriors fan of course.

    Cape and Cowl from the street. Area reminds me of Gotham in architecture
    Craig Y.

    BEST COMIC STORE IN THE EAST BAY - This is about as good as it gets. Not only do they look a cut above most comic book stores (many look like they are still out the back end of a garage), but they do comics right! PRODUCTS: They have a great selection of books for every age. Nice kid selection up in front for both younger kids and kids who want something a little different than your average action comic book. Good but not overwhelming selection of graphic novels (some stores you have to swim through the graphic novels to find the monthly books). Nice selection of back issues. Great section of current books. SERVICE: Awesome! Everyone there is happy to help. They really know their comics. And they are friendly and attentive. I love they post staff recommendations (got me hooked on The Magic Order) and summarize good books to offer guests a chance to explore something different. ARRANGEMENT: Believe me this is a thing. So many comic stores arrange their books in some haphazard way and expect you to guess how it's laid out. Or they have floor to ceiling graphic novels and the comics are kind of forgotten. Not here. It's very easy to find new and recent books (they are labeled as such). It's organized logically (alphabetical). And comics are the focus. A great place to go. This is my store of choice even though others are closer. Parking can be a challenge in Oakland but it's worth it.

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    Very helpful or informative! They have items for all ages, races and everyone in general!

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    I love the Manga there!!! I personally love the local artist shelf where local artists create their own little book panel.

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    The best comic shop in the Bay Area!!! The best selection and the customer service are top notch!!

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    Amazing!! Great customer service and found some great action figures. I'll definitely be back.

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    2 years ago

    Huge inventory, fair prices, and friendly staff. Can't ask for more from a business. Will definitely shop there again.

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    Walked in Sunday around noon, and was greeted by Tyler. Amazing experience, beautiful shop! I will definitely be coming back.

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    Ask the Community - Cape & Cowl Comics

    Will cap and cowl be open for browsing soon rather than just curbside pick up?

    Hi Blake, thanks for asking! We hope to be open for browsing very soon. We are wrapping up the construction on an expansion project that will just about double the size of the store. Once that work is done we can start moving into the new space.… Read more

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    Eitan, the owner, is super laid back, very knowledgeable and will help you find exactly what you are looking for.

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    I was hoping this was going to be like, a half price books situation, but it's more of a local book…read morestore. Huge selection, I am sure it's well organized. A lot of local authors. A nice selection of books in other languages as well. I did hear the employees kind of talking about some of the patrons, but I mean, I work in service, it happens. But maybe talk a little quieter, or wait until there aren't other patrons in the store.

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