This is by far my favorite place to go to for board games. I'm relatively new to the board game scene but this place is nice because it has a good variety of games, including cozy ones, kid games and intense strategic ones. And did I mention that the other half of the store sells comics? They even have a shelf for local artists' zines! Love seeing businesses support local artists! Their prices are fair and comparable to other board game stores like Games of Berkeley and Black Diamond Games. I also like that this is just a store, not a place to play games at. Sometimes I get intimidated walking by people playing at tables. There's a parking lot around the back that belongs to the grocery store, I think. Or street parking. The people who work here are super friendly too! Very helpful but you won't feel like they're watching your every move. read more

A welcoming, affordable, and cool comic store like this is such a rare gem these days! I'm so glad to be able to stop in occasionally for a new $1 comic, children's book, or rare music inspired comics anthology like I have lately. The staff have always been pleasant to speak with and knowledgable. If you're looking for a new comic and on a budget, there are rows of $1 comic boxes to look through. I've found some out of Marvel. And local creator ones too. If you're looking for a surprise gift for your four year old nephew, there are several sections of the store offering a variety of children's books. And if you're nostalgic for the nineties sometimes, you could find some music inspired graphics catching your eye. For any level of comic or graphic novel enthusiast, Dr Comics & Mr Games is a definite go to. read more

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Friendly staff & still had so many free comics available from yesterday's First Saturday comic day so was able to grab some for my lil patients at work. Daughter loves her Manga books & collectibles & she's perusing until I said let's go!! lol. There was a 20 volume set for $180 although she already had 1-10 & was looking for the in next series which unfortunately they were out. Mid sized Figurines were $20-$45 and up. Books ranges from $5 kids and up for others. If you bought something, there was poster giveaways for the new movie coming up. Great mom & pop comic shop. read more

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Bought a few board games here based off some of the employees and patrons recommendations. The staff here are so nice; not to mention this place is dog friendly which is a plus! They feed the pups and even have shop pups hanging around behind the counter! :3 The manga and other comics store collection is pretty massive on top of the board game collections they have. I wish they had Ranma 1/2 but oh well. Love how this store is such a gem in the city. I can regulars stopping by this place frequently. read more

Walked in today for literally 4 seconds. Staff was incredibly rude they repeatedly told me to put my nearly empty drink in the cup section. I couldn't hear them because I was talking to someone. They proceeded to be snarky and make some jokes about it to themselves, really unprofessional and not necessary! I kindly said "oh sorry I didn't hear u the first time" they eased dropped on all of our conversations and had something to say then but nothing nice before that?? Righhhhttt rightttt. They said something snarky as I walked out because the energy was overly uncomfortable. Never coming back :)) read more

Cashier is rude. Commanding. It wasn't like this before. That's all that needs to be said. Felt belittled just for asking a question. Not coming back. read more

A great place for getting games, comics, and others that it has good selection of comics that it is hard to choose. The service was fantastic. read more

Dr. Comics has been a regular stop for me since my family moved to Oakland. I actually went so many times that my dad got me a gift card for Christmas. Staff are always so friendly and excited to share their tips and knowledge with you. In addition to a huge selection of comics, they have a great variety of board games and toys and figurines. Such a great stop for gifts for family and friends. It's dangerous because I can never leave the shop without buying something. Always so fun every time I pop in. read more

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Great Comics store on Piedmont Ave!! Going into this store brought me back to my youth, I was a big comic book reader. And they have stacks and stacks of everything thing Comics related. Books, figures, all types of memorabilia, they even have a life sized SpiderMan statue in here. Upon entering, they always greet you. And besides comics, they have games, videos, dvds, just a lot. And although it was closed off, they have an upstairs packed with stuff also. Very good Comics and Games store!! read more

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I went here with my friend recently to pick up a chess board. They have a few different types of chess boards and the one we picked up was a travel board. It was quite alright with nice pieces and board that folds in half with a clasp. I love chess and was once a chess coach in Portland, OR. Friendly service. I wish we would have had more time to look yet they were closing when we arrived so only time to pick up the chess board before leaving. We will definitely be back to check out their other selections. read more

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Clean, well ventilated. Plenty of comic book and graphic novel options plus more. Staff were helpful with their answers when I asked.

I love this place! Such a great collection of books and games and the staff is really friendly.

I was so pleasantly surprised by the variety of comics and games this place had. I really love stores like Dr Comics and Mr Games and hope they continue to thrive in locations like Oakland, they're my favorite types of stores to just walk around and look at everything. I was visiting the area to have lunch and get massages with my friend, so I didn't have a way to carry too much on me, but I want to return and bring my boyfriend. I think he'd love it just as much! read more

It's a very nice store. cool comics and games,I think the prices are decent. a lot of comics for queer youths (which I LOVED) & the employee was super nice read more

Amazing game, comic book and toy store. Been going here since I was little and before they moved to this location. Great selection and well organized. read more

Staff should maintain a more professional, respectful, and resourceful approach when interacting with customers. As patrons, we shouldn't be put in situations where we're hearing personal stories about an employee's life or family issues -- especially when it involves being treated poorly or not having their preferences respected. While empathy matters, there's a time and place for personal sharing, and it shouldn't come at the expense of professionalism in a customer service setting. read more

I have had several brief yet always fun interactions with several of the staff. Seem to be smiling and are typically always very helpful. They have a big enough selection of magic the gsthering cards, granted they only sell packs and accessories not singles but are price more than appropriately I would recommend the store to anyone who enjoys games, puzzles, collectibles, and just fun. if you enjoy any of these things, this store is for you ! read more

Had a fantastic experience yesterday in the shop; the gentleman who assisted us was super friendly, knowledgeable and helped us find perfect options for what we were looking for. The store was well stocked with very reasonable prices, we ended up finding some holiday gifts and will definitely return next time we are in Oakland. We had stopped into another game shop earlier in the day that was not friendly, lacking in stock and very expensive for the items they did have - not only did Dr. Comics actually have the items we wanted at a better price, the clerk that helped us could not have been better. Highly recommend for all your card, board game and puzzle needs! Huge graphic novel selection as well, although I didn't have time to really peruse it. read more

Cute neighborhood comic store with fair selection of comics, manga (including BL), board games, TCG, and other nerdy goods. The store staff were friendly. read more

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One of my favorite yearly traditions is Free Comic Book Day. For the past 6 years, my kid and I would line up waiting for our turn into said comic book store for a chance to get some comics and patronize our local businesses. But last year with Covid turning everyone's world upside down, the tradition was suspended and our favorite comic book store in Berkeley closed its doors after decades of being in business. I didn't know if i'd ever see another Free Comic Book day again. Fast forward to August 14, 2021, we're driving down Piedmont Ave and noticed a long line outside of Dr. Comics and Mr. Games. So I pulled over and we rushed over to see what was going on. The little kid in me leaped for joy when I discovered that Free Comic books day had returned. We took our place in line. The staff at Dr. Comics and Mr. Games were letting people in three at a time so when our turn came we walked in wide-eyed. Each person was allowed 6 comics and there was a separate section for adult comics. Admittedly, this was my first time in Dr. Comics and Mr. Games and the staff were all very helpful with helping my son to find some comics that met his interest. We are both suckers for anything that's Star Wars, Teen Titans, or Batman related comics. This store also had an assortment of board games. My ten year old loves to read but when it comes to comic book reading he can read for hours on end. Thanks to Dr. Comics and Mr. Games for bringing back the time honored tradition that is Free Comic Book Day and catering to the 10 year old in all of us. I look forward to my return visits here. read more

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Really cool shop with a lot of variety. Card games, dnd, mangas, comics, they got everything. Really chill people working there too.

Friendly knowledgeable staff Well stocked Small (game) shops like this seem few and far between in the age of Amazon, I love the atmosphere and browsing through! personally I came looking for minis for dnd, they dont have a huge selection but they are good quality and priced fairly. read more

We only stopped here for a quick second after a daytime date with the wife. It seem like this place is nice and organized and staff was very welcoming as we came in. We will definitely coming back again. read more

While Cape & Cowl is my go to for comics - given they are like 3 blocks away from me, whenever I am in Piedmont, I have to stop in Dr Comics & Mr Games. One of the oldest comic shops and game stores in Oakland/Piedmont, the displays will help remind you they are there, and of course when you walk in it's a situation of this place being far bigger on the inside than the outside. When you enter, you will most likely be greeted by one of the many helpful staff. To the left will be the counter, with Magic cards, dice, and other gaming supplies, while to your right will be board games, card games, and role playing games. A bit further will be the manga and Japanese toy section. If you need help, talk to the staff, but do browse. Past that in the middle will be the western toys: action figures, specialty statues, collectibles. And along the right side, to the back, and next to the stairs are the comics themselves. A few spots to note: the current and recent issues, as well as trades are against the right wall, but they do have back issue boxes. You may have to ask for help accessing them though. Likewise, in the back there is always an employee and they are usually the go to for asking for specific issues. Also in the far back is the discount center: trade paper backs, games, toys significantly marked down. Sometimes you can find a treasure or two back there. It used to be the adult section, but glad they've moved past that. Good selection of comics, great selection of games. If looking to whet your geeky thirst, hard to beat here. Plus all the other neat stuff in Piedmont. read more

We stopped in and picked up a few things. The store was a bit overwhelming. Lots of stuff everywhere. Comics weren't easy to search. We bought a game add on. Was nice to have game and comic options in the same store. Service was good and friendly. Wasn't easy to search older comics. There was a giant poster over them. read more

This is a piedmont area staple! Such great games comics and novelties. They also have many artists signings and the most friendly and helpful staff. I subscribe to a few different titles here and have over the last 11 years. They also have the most cute gudetama squishies and keytai as well as sooooo many pop vinyls. There is a nice selection of manga and some children's and teen books. You can find a selection of figurines, puzzles, tabletop and party games. read more

I love Dr Comics & Mr Games because when I get a toy or a comic it makes me feel so good and thankful. Their comics are so good and fun and epic and their toys are ASOME and I play with them for hours. Plus the staff members are so nice and fun and friendly. read more

I brought my dad in here, an English man who would never step foot in a place like this yet low and behold he found something that truly wowed him that he didn't expect to find. So much so that when he went back to the UK I had to buy it for him and am going to hold on to it until Christmas and gift it as a momento of his time here. I've always enjoyed shops like this, I love horror board games and the staff know their stuff. read more

I sold them a box of my old comics. The owner was a good guy and gave me a fair price. I appreciated the vibe of the store.

What a great comic book store. I and my oldest child came for a book signing by Disney animator Alex Hirsch, the creator of Gravity Falls. I particularly liked the mix of comics (graphic novels). My specialties are political/activist comics by illustrators like Joe Sacco. His book Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt was great. I also loved the unique board games. Btw, parking is free! No meters on street. :-) read more

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I LOVE THIS PLACE. The staff is so nice, and there's a huge variety of comics and games. The store is very clean and tidy. They also host comic author and game creator events, and Free Comic Book Day each year. I'll list some of their sections off the top of my head to help people out. (I'll try to do it in a linear what-you-see-when-you-walk-in way.) GAMES & ASSORTED (I'm not as familiar with this section)-- RPG die, RPG manuals, comic and game pins, D&D action figures, assorted action figures, board games (new, old, popular, and obscure), puzzles, card games, extension packs, and the clearence section (with games, comics, and assorted other things). COMICS/GRAPHIC NOVELS (when I say comics, I'm reffering to the classic stapeled paper thin comics; when I say graphic novels I'm refferring to longer comics that are bound in a book-like way)-- Classic newspaper comics collected, graphic novels for all ages, graphic novels for 8-12, graphic novels 12+, graphic novels 13+, Marvel & DC classic superhero comics/graphic novels, biography & non-fiction graphic novels, literature graphic novels (books turned into comics), on the right wall (when you walk in) a bunch of assorted comics, manga section, Staff Picks section, European comics section, one wall on the left (when you walk in, next to the manga section) that's like every graphic novel that didn't fit anywhere else, a section of comics/graphic novels collected, an 18+ section, an LGBTQ+ section within the 18+ section, a couple shelves (in the back) with graphic novels written by the classic comics writers (like once they had Neil Gaiman comics), a section of graphic novels about/understanding/how to make comics, a section of vintage comics (in the back left of the store, in catagorized boxes), graphic novels/comics by local authors, anthology graphic novels, a zine section (very cool, hidden in between the anthalogy/local authors shelf and clearence section), and the clearence section (with games, comics, and assorted other things). Thanks Dr. Comics & Mr. Games, for making the world cooler!!!! read more

This is absolutely my favorite comic book store. Here are some of the things I really like about them: - Massive collection. They have tons of books - Great staff of comic lovers. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. After you walk in the staff treats you like your part of their big family of friends. If you want a recommendation they are very good at that. More importantly they are more focused on helping you find what you want, rather than trying to upsell you. - They have small label and alternative comics. They don't only carry the newest fad (they do have that) but they also include indie labels, LGBT, European artists, over 18, manga and much else. Some of everything here. - They have a whole section for local artists. They don't have a token handful of local artists, they have an entire section for them. - They have a very large discount section including great titles for half price and usually a decent selection of $1 books and magazines. I absolutely love this place. My only complaint is their lack of an online presence - I think a limited Facebook and small about.me page is about it. Maybe I should get off my phone and go find a good comic to read! read more

I love that there's a comic book store walking distance from where I live. It really helps whenever I have money or time to look for back issues. Speaking of back issues, really love the helpful staff. They cater to everyone, from those who know nothing about comics and are looking for a gift to those who know what they want and are looking for back issues. They keep most of the good stuff upstairs but will GLADLY go find stuff for you. They also price the books very reasonably and I commend them for that. A lot of places like to price things on eBay sales, which isn't very realistic, and also pricing things off CGC sales also is unrealistic and unfair (Dr. Comics does not do that) They have a great selection of toys, houseware, pins, shirts, manga, and other collectibles. Thanks for being there for us! read more

One of the last great comic shops in the Oakland/Berkeley area - a must -visit destination that's been in business for over 3 decades. What they do there is some right and the folks pride themselves on running a shop with a stellar reputation. read more

This place is super cool. Everyone who works here is very helpful, knowledgeable, and extremely nice. I was able to get the new comics for the week with no problem. I would definitely support our local comic store again. read more

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Best selection of manga books and figurines. Surprisingly large book selection and good staff recommendations.

Located near a cvs, I like to come here on a Sunday afternoon when I need to go to cvs and the bf wants to look at board games. I can't tell you how many he has in his collection now. This place has all the board games that you would ever need. They also sell trading card holders which is what he likes to buy a lot. I love the layout of the place where you can just roam around and find new games to play. read more

Customer service wasn't very interactive or informative when I asked a couple questions. Clean shop but I won't be returning.

If you spent part of your childhood frequenting comic book shops like I did I highly recommend paying a good long visit to Dr Comics and Mr Games. This store has it all. Comics, toys, games etc. Endless eye candy to make you reminisce about childhood memories and who knows maybe even revive that comic book reader asleep inside of you. Pros: Big store, lots of eye candy, friendly staff Cons: None Bottom line: One of the best Comic shops in the Bay Area imo. read more

Love this place. Diego is the bomb!! You need Manga, he is your man :) Fair prices, great service!! read more