Collectors choice is a small comic shop that is able to provide on multiple levels. Their staff is enthusiastic and overflow with knowledge and recommendations for any customer who steps in their doors. The back issue selection is extensive with nice organization for modern issues, with some less sorted boxes allowing for a treasure hunt feel. They also offer a good selection of collected edition trades, hardcovers, and even omnibus editions. Their prices are fair and their sales are many throughout the year. My favorite section is the trade in section where they have half off books trades and hardcovers or recently bought collections, I've found many hard to find books for a great price. Collectors choice is not the most expansive comic shop I've been to, but what they provide is a welcoming atmosphere with a plethora of options for anyone looking to experience comics as a new comer or veteran. read more

I went here a couple weeks ago because my brother was looking for a specific comic. Luckily, we found it here. We loved their selection and their customer service was amazing read more

I have been there before and the two guy were incredible nice and welcoming but today jul 21 2026 there was a new person who was incredibly rude when I found a unmarked comics he took it and put behind the counter then got mad at me cause I wanted to look at the unmarked comics which had not been put up yet when the last guys were letting me and my friends look at the box's underneath I missed the other two guys this guy was very rude read more

Really cool comic shop! I had some trouble finding it, but when I saw the Marvel/DC icons on their windows it helped me locate their spot. The moment I walked in I was greeted by one of the staff, (tall guy maybe in his 20's, unfortunately didn't catch his name) who was friendly and immediately helped me find what I was looking for. He pitched me some new releases and what was in stock, which I don't mind cause I know it's part of his job and plus he was polite and was not pushy. He did take notice of which comics I was buying at checkout and suggested issues based off specific comic characters which I did really like since I'm new to comics and I appreciate the help. Unfortunately they don't give out receipts for cash transactions. I like receipts so I can keep track of how much I'm spending on comics. It's not a problem, I'll make sure to use credit next time. Overall, I had a really great experience here for my first time. Great service, clean shop, lots of great wall displays and organization, friendly environment. 5 stars, no complaints. read more

Avoid This Shop - Unprofessional and Unwelcoming March, 5 2026 at around 130 I had a deeply disappointing experience at this shop and would advise others especially families to take their business elsewhere. Hostile Environment: The atmosphere is dismissive at best. More concerningly, an older staff member was openly using profanity toward my husband who had our child with him. It is clearly not a space that values a respectful or inclusive environment for the next generation of readers. The "Buying" Run-Around: Don't be fooled by their claims that they buy collections. I was given a constant run-around regarding whether the "boss" was in or not. If a shop isn't interested in buying, they should just say so rather than wasting customers' time with vague excuses and poor communication. Bottom Line: There are plenty of great comic shops that actually value their customers and maintain a professional standard. This isn't one of them. Save your time and your money. If I could give negative stats I would. read more

picked up all of the absolute batman hardcovers. great selection of back-issues as well

I was excited to visit this comic shop because they have a really impressive selection of older comics. Unfortunately, the experience was ruined by one of the workers, Justin. From the moment I walked in, he was rude and dismissive. I asked for help finding something, and he acted like I was bothering him. Justin's attitude was so off-putting that it made me not even want to buy anything. Remember you work at a comic shop. It's supposed to be a welcoming place for people who love comics--not a space where customers feel unwelcome. On top of that, there seems to be an issue with how they handle new releases. Half the time, the new comics that come out are already sold out before the store even opens. It's incredibly frustrating when you make the effort to visit a shop, only to find out you never even had a chance to get what you wanted. I really wanted to support this place because of their selection, but between Justin's rude service and the poor availability of new comics, I'll take my business elsewhere. read more

The staff is awesome. I'm new to the area and wanted to find a comic shop and these guys are just awesome to hang around and talk with. Solid selection of book but the customer service is even better. Sometimes I just go in and look and chat bc they are so nice. read more

A cool comic spot to check out with a great selection of old and new Funko pops too! Ot pushy, laid back, knowledgeable and ready to help when you ask! Cool to see this around the town! Support local business! Support small Business! read more

Collector's Choice - Comic Books Near Me - Visalia, California

Support your local comic stores, or we will lose them forever. This is a smaller place, but their selection was amazing. Standard issue with manga selections is that they rarely have number 1 issues. The guy that worked there was very helpful in explaining the reason for this. I wanted a couple of rare titles and they had one of them. Their kids section is really amazing. read more

I had a 20,000 dollar peyton manning card insead of buying it he pointed it out 100% recomend business im a 11 year old kid and now i can probably pay for college read more

Collector's Choice - Comic Books Near Me - Visalia, California

As a big time comic collector of marvel, dc, and now more image and Indie, this has to be one of my favorite places of all time. It's not even what they have that makes it a place that makes me wanna come back every week, it's really the people. Huge huge HUGE shout out to Justin (the owner), Dominic, and Eli. I have never had a bad conversation with any of these guys and always leave the store wishing I could stay longer when I'm not busy because they are amazing. Comics aren't just a business to these guys, it's a lifestyle and a passion for all of them and I cannot recommend this place enough. They always have amazing deals on their back issues, hardcovers, action figures, and a newer addition to my growing collection, the short boxes with awesome designs of some of the bigger mainstream marvel comics coming out. This place has been amazing to me and seriously I cannot recommend it enough. Thank you for everything you guys do and have done for me. I appreciate you all more than you know. read more

Place is awesome they got some Key issues here! They got .50 comics toys you name it. Definitely worth a quick trip if your looking for something to do in Visalia my kids love it and the staff is always awesome they even hooked me up with a huge venomized poster for my sons room! read more

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I've been to a few comic shops in my life. While this one may not have the epic size and scope of Captain Nemo's in SLO or that really cool one with shit bursting from the walls at City Walk in Universal City, I've never quite got the same feeling from one as I did here. Maybe because I came with a regular, but I definitely got a "neighborhood bar" type of vibe from this place and it definitely makes you want to come back. It's mostly comics here, but there's also a fair amount of sports cards and memorabilia, as well as action figures, collectibles and that sort of stuff. Nobody will try and make you feel dumb for not knowing stuff, or try and overwhelm you with a bunch of information nobody cares to know. The owner Justin was super knowledgeable about damn near everything, it seems. We talked sports, movies, tv shows... Guy knows his stuff well and as a fellow SF Giants and Sopranos fan, I know he has exquisite taste! Like Lee said in his review (he was the regular I came with, by the way) there are multiple conversations going on throughout the shop at any given time, with employees and customers alike chiming in and out to answer questions or give their opinion. I didn't know the experience could be replicated in any other setting other than being a regular at your favorite bar, but that's exactly what coming into this place felt like. Definitely come on a Wednesday- as that's "new comic day" everywhere and likely the busiest day of the week. Again, you won't be totally floored with presentation when you walk into this place as you will with some of the larger city comic stores, but this place is definitely run by good people that know their shit. read more

Collector's Choice - '14 world series mvp madbum with not 1, not 2, but all 3 world series trophies. you know i bought this, lol - Comic Books Near Me - Visalia, California

I love this comic book store . Employees are friendly and willing to help me when I'm looking for what I need . They answer questions that I have. Great service. They make conversation with each customer. I always feel welcome . I highly recommend this store for your comic book needs . read more

Their selection of comics is decent and they have good weekend sales, my only complaint is the last few time I've gone in and I don't go often is it smells like marijuana inside the store. Am I in a comic shop or a weed dispensary? I don't like taking my young daughter in there for this reason but it's the only comic store without driving an hour or more. read more

Just not my favorite place and now made worse for lack of sports cards or trading cards. Even though they still advertise it on their building. The shades are always drawn so it looks creepy like it's a drug den and it isn't very clean. The selection of PoP Funko is nice and reasonable and they have a decent selection of comics but I can't imagine coming back. I tried after avoiding it for a couple of years but I'd rather drive to Heroes in Fresno or order online read more

The best shop around. Friendly staff, great stock, great sales. The only problem is there is too much stuff to spend the money I don't have.

Don't advertise free comic book day if you're going to run out and not have them. I showed up at 1:30 pm and you had the nerve to tell me you wouldn't give me the free comic. Not to mention you ran out of grab bags practically and only had four raffle items left. You're open till 5:00 pm so that makes no sense and is false advertisement. That was bullshit I've never been so upset by someone's attitude. read more

Living back in Visalia I was bord a lot and visited the store and wish I had years ago! They work an old coector as much as possible they willl work with you it's GREAT! Thank you guys! read more

They have a decent selection of comics but look to be on the expensive side for most things with some values possibly lurking here and there. Cards that I saw seemed especially overpriced and underwhelming in quality and selection. I went early for the free comic book day and it was ran relatively smoothly at the time I was there and the employees seemed mostly in good spirits at that time. I will absolutely return for a more normal day to day visit and I hope to see a similar mostly welcoming experience. read more

Hey let's put boxes of trading cards all around the store but make them all unavailable for purchase! What a fantastic idea! Sell the crap you have in the store or don't have it in the store!!!!!! read more

The only collectible shop I go to. Amazing staff, the most welcoming environment in any comic shop I've been to. A must stop and perfect location off mooney. read more

Not a bad little place. Kinda cluttered and tight but a great amount of inventory. Sometimes not there when schedule says but I know the owners son just took over so that seems to have gotten better. Regardless when there and open both nice guys and fun to talk to. read more

Friendly employees, very clean inside, and neat. I love how the comics are arranged and it's easy to find just what I want. I love this place and have only been here twice. They've got my business! read more

I'm posting this to update a negative review that I made in the past. I complained that they were very inconsistent with their operating hours among other thing. They must have been going through a management change or something, because I've started going back, and for the last few months I had nothing negative to say. Definitely check them out. read more

Stood by the counter for about 10 mins before anyone acknowledged I was there. They weren't very busy and there was at least one person behind the counter doing nothing-- when I asked for help he wasn't overly friendly and offered no help other than telling me they were out of the item I wanted. read more

I love it here, the owner justin is such a great guy, definitely knows his stuff, perfect place to get your geek on!

This place is amazing because of the staff. I go in there every week because of the staff I use to go to Fresno for my comics now it is here once a week. Oh yeah and grab a grab bag there great read more

Comic book buying has changed. I just had the unfortunate experience of being told by two people who work or own the store that they did not have time to assist me even though I was the ONLY PERSON IN THE STORE. read more

This place is near me, and I have been impressed with Justin and Pablo's knowledge. They helped me out, and I cannot say enough about their quality and scope. I am impressed. read more