Stopped by today. The helpful and knowledgeable staff lead me to exactly what I wanted (old Mad…read moreMagazines to use as prizes for a party game) in a store filled with goodies. Very well-organized and clean. This place is what you hope a comic bookstore will be. Easy to give 5 stars.

i can't super recommend this store to anyone who collects pokemon cards. while the people here are…read morenice, everything is severely over market price (especially the sealed items.) their bulk was overpriced, their display case was overpriced.. if you want to look through bulk, you have to ask a staff member to pull out the boxes for you! at the time i went, i probably ended up overpaying for the bulk cards i did get, since i wasn't too into it yet at the time. boyfriend who was looking for comics said they were also pretty expensive here too, so just beware. if you're trying to preorder new sets though (pitch black jul 17th) i overheard you could do that but i assume you would have to pay a good amount to do so. imo, drive 15 minutes to bam cards instead to have a better tcg experience/selection! (not affiliated with them, but i'm seeing people say this is the only place in sb area)

Wow! The scent of paper and print hang heavy in the air. It has been a long time since I have…read morebeen in a book store that is as densely packed with such an array of reading material. If they don't have it, it probably wasn't worth reading anyway.

While my family has been going into Chaucer's for many years, it is due to the fact that they're…read morethe only surviving bookshop in Santa Barbara. We have seen chains like Borders and Barns & Noble, as well as locally owned shops - Granada Books and Earthling - all sadly disappear from our community, and I am concerned that Chaucer's has become complacent, secure in the knowledge that they hold a monopoly on Santa Barbara readers. Chaucer's selection is expansive, however, in their effort to provide a broad range of titles, there is usually only one copy of each. The staff over-crowd their narrow aisles, oftentimes with books stacked on the floor, a difficult navigation when you are also trying to squeeze past another patron in their aisles that are barely two-people wide. I also am ambivalent about Chaucer's organization. Mind you, it is easy to miss the placards that indicate each section and sub-section, as they are the same hand-written signs on cardboard that have been stuck between the books for the past 20 years. It is unclear also who is staff and who is not, because there is no dress code and there are no nametags... except on the dog wearing a bandana identifying her as 'Shop Dog.' Look for whoever is actually behind the counter, I suppose. It must be said that they are friendly and helpful. If they do not have a specific book that you are looking for, they always offer to order it for you.

Stopped by the Mystery Shop today and was pleasantly surprised to see a big selection of products…read morefrom comics and graphic novels to trading cards and various toys. The last time I came a few months back, there seemed to be ongoing reorganization so I wasn't able to see everything they had to offer. While I could see it being a nice place to play for some especially with it boasting many weekly events for a variety of card games (Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic, Pokemon), I felt the sealed and single selections were both pricey and less plentiful compared to what I have seen at other shops. Some services such as the charging station are great to offer especially when games of commander can take up a an hour or more!

Ash here, speaking not only as a long time customer but as a former employee, you won't find a more…read morewelcoming environment for any kind of hobby or obsession, whether you like comics, novels, movies, trading card games, video games, heck they even have giant arcade machines! They also host musical events and charity events for the community, Oxnard simply would not be the place it is without these guys. I've actually known the owners for a while too, the kindest and fun guys you'll ever meet, shout-out Fusion and Elliot. (don't forget Alex) So if you're ever down on A Street in Oxnard, look for the big blue question mark, for it's not just a store, it's a home. :3

I ordered comics to be shipped to me. Shipping was prompt, and the packing/packaging was perfect!…read more Many thanks!

Great selection of comics. But the owner needs a personality transplant. Whenever I go in there I…read morealways feel like I am bothering him.

Good people who love comics. A real credit to the hobby. Good stock and they help you track down…read morestuff you need.

Wonderful service, they're friendly and helpful. Love the overall selections. They have comics and…read moremanga!

i love coming to this card shop for so may reasons- on top of having a great selection of cards,…read morethe owner is such a friendly and helpful guy! they have several binders, a wall of more expensive cards, and great bulk. such a great time coming here and always fun chatting :) 10/10 experience

First of all, don't come here alone if you're female. I came here with a friend and luckily he was…read morewith me because the dude "gator" was looking at me weird while I was searching through the big binders they have and while I was walking around. Then when I wanted to buy some cards the guy working called the owner for a price and it seemed like the owner was watching our interaction through the cameras the whole time? Weird. Go to places like StormxTCG in Camarillo and Card House in Ventura instead

Small shop, with modern/current issues, but no notable selection of back or key issues. A small…read moreselection of toys and other ephemera. This is a nice shop for a weekly pull list, but if you are in the market for back issues, you won't find them here. Employee was very friendly.

Really enjoyed stopping by here at the end of our day. They had an assortment of books and they…read morewere all really easy to view. I liked that the had lots of visual prints as well. The value seemed good.

Best comic book store by Melrose. The people in the shop are wonderful, and have a wide selection…read moreof reads. Go ahead and even ask for a few recommendations and you won't be disappointed, whether you like your super hero comics, or independent. Special shout out to John; he's great to talk to, incredibly funny, and has tons of great recommendations.

Old school "we keep getting too much stuff and don't know where to put it" comic shop vibes. If…read moreit's your local shop, it's probably nice for you... but no need to go out of your way to get there. Staff was helpful, if not outspoken about why they hated certain things in comics.

I love visiting Arsenal Comics in Ventura. It's truly one of the best spots in Ventura for comics…read more They have a very big selection of new comics and some back issues. This location isn't as busy as Newberry Park so if they run out of say ARK-M, then try this Ventura Location. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and always happy to help. If your new to the comic world or advanced, you can learn a thing or two from the staff. They're living the life!!!! I highly recommend Arsenal Comics in Ventura if you're in the area.

Walked into store and employee greeted me so that was good. I'll get back to this in a bit. Grabbed…read morea comic book from the back wall section & very carefully removed it from the bag to view it's overall condition. Employee saw & in not such a friendly manner told me to "not" remove books from bags & what other ones I took out of bags. I was like wooo just one only one lol. I understand but some simple signs posted up would help customers know your rules. Or he could have mentioned this when he greeted me right. Or better yet those high end books you do not want out of bags can go in the display case at the counter or behind the counter. Please let the community know your rules. Nuff Said :)

Cruising through comics is a great mom and pop shop, especially for collectors. There's not another…read morecomic book shop like in the city. It's tucked away in a little shopping center hard to miss I've traded comics and bought comics from this place a few times and I'll keep on going keep it up guys.

I highly recommend for Comic Collectors out Comic Enthusiasts! This place should be called…read moreNothing But Comics because that's all there is. I've been to a couple local comic stores and there's so much more like toys and games which means less comics. There are back issues, graded comics, and lots and lots of $1 comics. Found some X-Men, Spider-Man, Alpha Flights and Superman. It can be overwhelming since there are so many. Most are in boxes but some are sorted. I'll be going back to fin bed those gems. Love this place! I spent an hour there and didn't know it. The owner is super nice and knowledgeable.