My husband and kids love coming here. They almost always have the comics they are looking for. There is plenty of parking and the staff is always very welcoming. Very knowledgeable staff as well, we love to support local businesses like these :) read more

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This place is so neat! This is my second time visiting Chris's comics with my sister and our friend, and we always leave with comics and cards. Chris and staff have always been helpful with selections, and they always display great customer service. I've slowly started building my own little personal comics, and will certainly be back to look for me. Thank you for a great experience! :) read more

Me and my boyfriend love to visit all the card, comic, and retro game shops we find wherever we go. We were driving around in the area and my bf remembered an old comic book shop he used to go to as a kid. I searched yelp and looks like the place is still standing but in a different location. This is located in the same complex as it used to, just in a different spot. It is fairly small but packed with so much to see. They have manga, comics, toys, video games, figurines, pokemon cards, funko pops, etc. I enjoyed just walking around and seeing the variety of stuff they had while having small talk with the staff. The staff was awesome. Super friendly and very knowledgeable. My bf and I enjoyed talking to them. We grabbed a couple items that felt like they were priced fairly. Overall cool little local spot for my nerdy needs. Highly recommend! read more

Came in for the first time hoping to sell part of my Pokémon collection. I believe the person we spoke with was Chris. Right from the start, when we asked if he was buying cards, he said: "It depends on the cards and what price you're offering." We asked what percentage he usually buys at, and again he replied: "Like I said, depends on the card. Depends on your offer." Okay... lol. Despite the vagueness, I decided to let him go through my binder. He pulled about half the cards he was interested in and began pricing them--using TCGplayer for English cards and eBay for foreign ones. I was also tracking prices on my phone and logging them into a spreadsheet as I watched him go card by card a few feet behind him. After nearly an hour of this, I gave up following along for the last stack and just estimated the remainder by adding $25 when he was about 80% done with the stack. Along the way, he made some snide remarks about sticker prices I had left on a few cards from when I was selling locally--saying things like, "This is priced at $2, but the last sold was $1... way off," even when the market price was literally $2 and is still $2. It felt petty and unnecessary. Some of the cards I priced also were under priced from the recent increase of market? When he finished, I gave him an honest price of $120, which I estimated was around 80% of market value (~$150) that I had estimated. He immediately shot it down and said "so you're expecting me to pay full price? I wouldn't pay anywhere near full price for these cards" He also called most of the cards "lower end." Ironically, his store's own inventory didn't even measure up to many of the cards that I brought in. The most expensive single to be seen in the display case was a decent $17 Mimikyu card, nothing above that... and many "self made mystery bundle packs" that are shrink wrapped in clear plastic. I told him that the entire price I had gotten was about $148 and that I could go as low as 70% (~$103). It would've saved us both an hour of time if he just told me upfront what his buy rate was instead of having to banter around like this for longer. I'm fully aware that expecting 70-80% of market price is above what most shops pay (usually 50-60%). But I usually sell my cards directly at market price through Facebook Marketplace and TCGplayer. This was me trying to give card shops another chance, thinking it might be worth the convenience. But if he had just communicated his buy rate, we wouldn't have wasted each other's time. He told me to shoot him an offer, I did, and he ended up offended by my offer. To be honest, the entire interaction felt shady--like the kind of shop that will lowball or take advantage of you if you walk in without knowing the value of your cards. It doesn't inspire trust, and I can only imagine how many casual collectors have gotten ripped off. There was also a moment when a regular customer came in looking for a specific playable card. Chris mentioned he might get the Alt Art from my trade if our deal went through and he can sell it to him. The regular asked to check the bulk boxes for it first as he just needed to swap a few rotated cards, and Chris said: "No, nobody looks through bulk anymore. People mess it up--it's a waste of time and money." My boyfriend felt bad and offered to let him look through some of our own playable bulk from the car. Unfortunately, nothing worked out, but at least we tried to help--player to player. The regular later asked to buy the card directly from me outside the shop. I never offered first hand, but Chris got upset and said: "You can't do that. You're still buying product that isn't from us in our store." I understand protecting your business--but this wasn't some sketchy back-alley deal. It was a regular customer just trying to get a card he needed for his deck. At the end of the day, it felt like this shop cared more about profit than building community around the game. Chris had offered the regular to purchase the card's amount in store product for me but I had declined. There was barely anything valued in the singles inventory that interested me that was equal to the card's dollar amount. Before leaving, I tried to at least buy a $2.99 deck box. Chris offered to let me trade in a few cards since they have a $5 card minimum for purchases. I just quickly pulled out these cards from the stack he was interested and offered it to him: * Pawmi 226/091 - ~$0.90 Not gonna lie, I thought this one went up that's why I offered it * Galarian Zigzagoon SV78/122 - ~$0.95 * Sinistea SV52/122 - ~$2.00 (About $4 total now that I fully calculated it). Chris scoffed and said: "You're really offering me less than $3 in cards for the deck box?" There was zero need for the attitude. A simple, "You're a little short, can you toss in a few more?" would've been fine. I ended up just paying with a $20 and walking out irritated. read more

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It was exciting to see this comic place not far from where we live. Husband got our son liking comics years ago and now we take our son to Chris's comics each month. We purchase 3-4 comics every time we visit there and have taken advantage of their comic deals that's stationed right out side the store before customers enter the store. Hindered and thousand of comics, classic ones and they got some gems there too that hold a pretty resell price in the comic world, so check them out. read more

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Been coming here for years with my son for pokemon cards and comics. Great customer service. Prices are reasonable as well. And the new location has more space as well. read more

I tried to pick up a couple comics from this shop, and when i came to check out, the person running it went on ebay on his computer and changed the prices of the books to what he saw on ebay. He gave me the "average ebay price" in his words. Meaning that there were books that were more expensive on ebay, but also cheaper. What's the point of buying it in store then if youre going to charge me the average ebay price? i could just go on ebay myself and get it for cheaper read more

Had the pleasure of chatting with Chris. Excellent selection of comics & Pokemon cards. You can tell Chris really cares about the community and is passionate about what he does. Explained a bit to us about the Pokemon TCG scene and we look forward to joining future events! Everything seemed fairly priced, good place to look for bulk and singles. Would recommend! read more

Had a nice chat with Chris while looking for some comics and was very helpful in finding them for me. A good selection of comics, trading cards, and other collectibles. This is my first time going to the new location and the prices for the individual Pokemon cards are fairly priced. It was my first time going to the new location after going to the previous location multiple times. The place is a little small but the service is quick! read more

This is great for buying individual Pokemon cards, there was a well stocked selection that my kids found lots to buy from. The prices seem fine, about average with other card shops, not too high or low. It's a small space, one of the smaller shops in the Bay Area, and in an area with not too much around it, so not sure its as walk in friendly as other shops. read more

Old school shop with knowledgeable and friendly people. They still give free comics on free comic book says and regularly host tcg tournaments. Stop by and see if there's something for you! :) read more

Excellent conversation and service pertaining to the items at Chris' store. I will be back!

Chaotic, Small, Cramped, COOL, AWESOME. Chris's Comics reminds me of comic stores I grew up with. There is a little bit of everything in here: new comics you can reserve, well organized back-issues, DnD, Pokemon, snacks, etc... The biggest gem is Chris himself, I was looking for any collected trades of Carl Barks Donald Duck or Scrooge to read with my son and he gave me some awesome modern alternatives. Cool to see Darkwing Duck and Rescue Rangers still alive in comic format, my son loved both Disney adventure books. He also hooked us up with 2 free books from free-comics day and my son liked talking to Chris about Zelda and checking out the Link shirt he was wearing. A small, local shop where people seem to know each other by first name basis, and now that my son is hooked on some of the continuing story arcs from the comics we bought we will be back! read more

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Offspring has been into Pokémon cards so I'm glad to find this place. The place is small and a bit crowded with stuff they're selling. Luckily Pokémon cards section is close to the entrance. Staff are very nice and helpful. Offspring likes this place and that's all that matters to me. read more

First they had what I wanted! The owner was very cool and the store while a little stuffed after a large shipment, was awesome. I could have stayed a lot longer looking at everything. Items that took me back to my childhood insured my return. My kids also enjoyed them selfs and had no problem spending their Easter money. Look forward to stopping by again real soon. read more

The people there are friendly. I like this new location, more space that we can enjoy explore.

Found this place on Yelp trying to find some Pokemon cards for my kids. So glad I did, spend a couple hours there by myself trying to find some cards they didnt have and again taking my 3 oldest and letting them browse for ones they wanted. Chris is super friendly and helpful. We were able to get so many cards and reasonable prices for all the cards. They have lots of options from their card collection and comic books. Make sure to set some time aside to be there as theres a lot to look at! read more

Hubby was trying to buy some sleeves for Pokemon cards that he gotten, but most places that we went to didn't have any. We use to always go to C&Js back in the days and got to meet both Jeff and Chris. Before we stopped going, Jeff did tell us that his brother Chris opened up a shop that sells Pokemon cards and other stuff as well. So we've been here once, but that was years ago. We decided to come by one day to get some Pokemon sleeves and hoping to maybe get some Pokemon packs as well. Everybody wore mask, and Chris was super helpful, as always. He didn't have many Pokemon Booster Packs, as he told us many places are sold out and it's hard to come by. He did have a few things and we decided to purchase some. It was nice to see familiar faces again after so long, and we are hoping to make our way back over here again soon. read more

- A quick stop after a movie marathon at the local theater brought me here, the definite example of a simple store that sells comics and more. On my brief walk through the maze of boxes stacked one upon another, I was able to see a few things of interest along the way. But I was a bit deterred by what was exactly for "sale" and what might be part of someone's personal collection. And I guess that's part of the charm coming to a place like this; it's unpretentious, and to the point. You visit, browse, and maybe there's a purchase in it for you, if one happens to look long enough. Me, I didn't stay too long; a few patron reviews stated the somewhat claustrophobic nature of being there tends to kind of cramp the shopping experience. However, I feel you can get past that, I'm sure Chris's Comics will provide that nerd from within a corner paradise to call their own. read more

Super respectful owner. The owner allowed me to pre-order an exclusive book and called me well in advance on when I can pick up my order when other places in Pleasanton gave up my order without calling. The shop is located in a modest location. Definitely coming back and placing future orders read more

I really like this shop. My brother suggested that we check it out after he had a positive experience here. Worth the drive from San Leandro and Oakland for us. Chris is a cool dude who knows all of his nerd topics, from Pokémon cards to comics to gaming, and while the store is definitely cramped and kind of a mess he at least knows where everything is as soon as you ask for it, suggesting to me that there's at least some order in his head to the chaos around the shop. That's really all that matters to me, rather than dealing with someone who has to guess and stand around scratching their head wondering where their product is amidst the sea of stuff. There's so much here that there really is almost something for everyone: comics, trading cards, collectibles, merchandise, a small selection of manga, new stuff, vintage stuff -- it's seriously worth coming here when you have time to waste so you can just peruse what Chris has and find some gems for you and/or someone in your life. My fiancé wanted me to keep an eye out for some Dungeons & Dragons rule books or other printed materials, so I asked Chris if he had anything. He said right away that he'd just sold all that he had, but then he instantly remembered he had a couple of vintage books left. He had two vintage Monster Manuals from the late 70s and early 80s, so I left with the one in better shape. For myself, I bought a couple of single Pokémon cards, clear card sheets, and a new Pokémon binder for my cards. One of the cards wasn't priced, so Chris looked up what it was going for online before quoting me on a price; he was fair, and he also felt like the asking price for most listings was too high, so he worked with me on giving me a better price. That's a big reason why I like this shop: Chris isn't looking to rip people off or take the fun out of collecting by scalping and reselling high. I much prefer to do business with guys like him over the self-absorbed, greedy resellers we often get here in the Bay Area. If you don't like clutter or messes, you're not going to like being in Chris's shop. It's definitely cramped, unkempt in some corners, but that doesn't bother me. I feel like he could do more to reorganize the shop for maximum space usage and a more comfortable shopping experience, but he's been around a long time now and his regulars don't seem to mind. Check out Chris's Comics. Nice guy who knows his stuff and man, is there a lot of stuff here. Total treasure trove. read more

Yo! Do you like finding buried gems and hidden treasures? Putting in work and a little elbow grease? This is the spot!! What can I say about Chris's comics? Their staff is super friendly and inviting. They have a huge selection of back issues. For those who like to dig, there's a section for that as well. I live relatively far from this spot but was in the area and decided to check out this location and one a few blocks away. Really appreciated the conversations with Chris. He was very informative, didn't get frustrated at me for asking a bunch of very similar questions and really just helped my experience there feel great and welcoming. I was also looking for a few specific books which he happened to have a copy of! This book was one of those "oh I'll just get it later books" then the price soared and now you don't want to be paying that much for a Disney comic... Needless to say, he was very fair with his price. This is something that I love about certain shops. They're fair. They don't care much about the eBay price, or if it's a "super hot book". Not everyone is looking for a quick buck and I'm super happy we could come to a very fair mutual agreement. If I lived closer, this would be my shop. read more

Love this place. Chris and co. are such great people and really make this store feel like a part of community. I always feel welcome and treated fairly with pricing. Also a really great place to play Magic! read more

Went into the store looking for some Pokémon cards and sleeves. Would highly recommend. They were kind and knowledgeable.

Not a good place to buy Pokémon single packs. Resealed packs. Nothing good out of the 10 sealed packs we purchased. Some cards looked liked like were switched out. One card was bent like a wave. Other cards had knicks and crimped bends oN The ends of the cards. Not even 1 V,Vmax, tandem Pokémon/trainer, reverse halos. Very dissatisfied as I was trying g to find a new local card shop for my son and I. read more

Chris's Comics - Crimped cards, suspected resealed items. - Comic Books Near Me - Newark, California

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Best comic shop in the Bay Area.they have everything you need also comic supplies which is a plus

Awesome owner. Great shop. Been going for years. Definetly check out and support this LCS. :)

0 stars, don't recommend coming here to buy single packs of Pokémon cards. Packs were clearly opened and re-sealed. You can also tell from the quality of the cards, that they are not new. read more

Chris's Comics - Comic Books Near Me - Newark, California

I just moved to Fremont and decided to drive around and came upon this place. They were selling so many awesome comics, magazines, collectibles. I purchased a Figuarts Frieza and talked with the staff. I got to meet Chris. The staff and Chris were great guys and they gave me some catalogues to look at if there was anything I was interested in ordering. Wonderful store, great staff, and awesome things to buy. read more

Easily the best comic shop in the area! The owner Chris is so nice! The selection is amazing. They host weekly tournaments and the overall environment of the shop is very welcoming. read more

They were friendly but it seems more of a spot for peeps that go there regularly to play games. It is very type and hard to walk in with more than a couple peeps. It was a bit hard to figure out what in the store you can walk and buy. Definitely needs to be reorganized so customers are able to walk around in. read more

I was not happy with the comic store that was closest to where I live. Poor service and poor rapport from the staff. This made me look for another store to pick up the most important issue to me of the year: Spawn 301. I chose Chris's Comics not because it was the second closest to me (which it wasn't) but because I noticed they open until 1am on Tuesday Nights. Even though I had to cross the Dumbarton bridge to get to the store it was well worth every dollar spent to cross back home. Chris provided exceptional service over the phone for a book that was complicated to find (virgin cover) and held it for me for the release date even though I did not have a subscription with the store. When I arrived to the store at 11:30pm for the Spawn 301 release he was extremely helpful and genuine to me, any additional requests I had on old back issues he was able to assist and create a memorable experience for me. I do not expect this type of service from comic book store's specially when considering I am not one of his regular customers. If you live aways from Fremont or across the bridge this is a store that must be visited at least once because I can guarantee you, you will want to come back. Lots of back issues to look through! Thank you Chris for your time and Happy 8yr Anniversary, keep up the amazing work! You made my year with Spawn 301. read more

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What a dump. Place is unkepted and super messy. Place is so small I don't think more than 5 people could fit in it at a time. Might be a 10 x 15 room at best. If you manage to squeeze in you will notice an odor...probably from the dirty floors. It is so claustrophobic in there it's like being in a jail cell. This comic shop is for the owner and his homies. NO new customer would want to shop here. read more

Chris is awesome, but the lady working today was rude and short. Kept answering my questions with "I don't know". Unfortunately this will be the last time we visit Chri's comics. read more

Bad experience at Chris's comics. Came in with my excited 11 year old son. Store is a disorganized disaster of comics that can't be viewed in this tiny comic store , due to fold out tables of people on their DS in the middle of store. Nobody ever asked if they could help us so we left and spent our money elsewhere. Box of empty beer bottles in clear view, I will never go back. Clearly they just care about their groupies and not a young boy excited to get some comics . read more

They sold me a new mutants #1 comic witch I was so excited for and then I come home to see a water stain on it. It also to small and messy and it's overwhelming. read more

Went here with my family and had a great time with Steph! Thanks for the great experience

Chris is a awesome guy who is knowledgeable, genuine, friendly, and helpful. My kids age 9 and 12 and are into Pokémon cards and Chris has a good selection of individual cards along with different collectible packs. He is always nice with my kids and is very down to earth. He has great prices for card and comics supplies like top loaders too. He also has a great selection of comics and would highly recommend this place. Yes, the place is smaller but we are in the Bay Area and who really cares if he has what you are looking for, just don't be shy to ask. So happy we found this place and looking forward to making many memories with my kids. I collected comics and can appreciate shops like this. read more

This review is overdue but I felt the need to recognize and let anyone bunkered at home that this is the BEST comic store I ever visited and am happy to be a subscriber at. Chris is super knowledgeable and will work with you to help get what you need. They also have other collector items such as Pokemon TCG. Now with the pandemic crisis, Chris is willing to do delivery for you. If you're looking for convenience and a place to start yourself in comics this is the place to be!!! read more

Pokemon tournament sundays at 5pm! The customer service here is excellent! I was super surprised when entering this store. Tons and tons of new and old comics! I must say its a little small but thats where the fun part comes in (digging for gold) They have a small back room of unorganized comics but came across some good ones. Make sure when you arrive that you have enough time on your hands to search through this store, it may take awhile =) Definately coming back here! P.S this store is a little hard to find, good luck! =) read more

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