5/5 - Exceptional Experience at Sanctum Temecula Card Shop!…read more Sanctum Temecula is hands down one of the best local card shops I've visited. The atmosphere is welcoming, organized, and perfect for both collectors and casual players. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, whether you're talking about Warhammer, Pokémon cards, or One Piece TCG. I had a great personal experience shopping here--Rob and Dan was friendly, patient, and willing to answer questions or share insights about upcoming sets and events. The Warhammer selection is top-notch, with plenty of paints, minis, and supplies. Their One Piece card inventory is well-stocked and fairly priced, with a genuine focus on building community rather than just making sales. They have a limit of pokemon cards and make that for the younger generations to have. Whether you're looking to expand your collection, play in a tournament, or just hang out with fellow fans, Sanctum Temecula offers a positive and professional environment that makes you want to come back. Highly recommended for anyone who loves trading cards and tabletop gaming!

I like Sanctum Comics a lot, but I'm no longer into Warhammer, which they excel at…read more Sanctum is new, well lite and very spacious inside. All the employees who helped me on my quest for card boxes were great and friendly. They seem fairly priced. AND get this, they gave me recommendations on where I could find my boxes at other stores. Wow.

COOLEST PLACE IN TOWN! Finally a place where both my…read morecomic-enthusiast-boyfriend and I can both shop at! What makes this shop unique is how it's both an antique store and comic shop! While the two genres have their own designated areas, the structure of it merges them perfectly for a cohesive vibe! I found this shop to have the best finds at great prices! I loved how clean and organized the shop is, making it comfortable and easy to shop. Also, the shop owners were so welcoming and happy to help! Easily my new favorite antique AND comic shop; talk about best of both worlds!

A wide variety of vintage items! The store has Clothing, video games, comics, Pokémon and toy…read morecollectibles.

It is a comic book store. A rare breed of retail thrice over. For one they deal in books, a dying…read moremedium, and then it is niche books, and finally not owned by a giant corporation which let's be frank, you need to be to survive in this world at times. So..... run on sentence out of the way now, Nuclear comics is pretty awesome in case you were still wondering. It is definitely more comics focused, eschewing a hybrid approach of gaming, comics and all things geek under one retail roof. They have a great collection. You walk in and it's shelves stacked! The staff member there was awesome. We chatted a bit, he made some recs, was awesome to my kids (teens) and just generally the kind of person you want at any establishment. A very easy 5 stars from me :)

There was one man in the store and he was insanely helpful. I went in with my friend who loves…read morecomic books and he and the staff member started talking about the different issues and volumes and well as the Absolute series and what they carried. The clerk was very knowledgeable about his comics as well as what the store had to offer. There were also a bunch of boxes in the back with great deals! This place is a hidden gem and I think everyone who loves comics and things alike should stop by!

Tucked away and sort of hidden in a business park in San Marcos Knowhere Games and Comics is a true…read morehidden gem. So much variety from tons of comics, Pop Funko, games, and even candy. The staff was very helpful and super friendly. Prices were great. We went to see a friend at an event and it just happened to be Comic Book day. There were a few tables filled with a variety of comics you could choose up to three from. An odd location but it was pretty packed. Overall awesome people and a really neat store.

Hubs found another "happy place" in SD County!…read more Knowhere G&C is located in an industrial area of San Marcos, near an antique mall, several home furnishings stores and next to San Marcos Deli. This seems an ideal location, with plenty of free parking and, judging by the flow of pedestrian traffic in and out of this shop on a "Comic Book Wednesday" many customers agree. Hubs declared a large selection of comics, games and collectibles. He proudly emerged over an hour after parking with a smile on his cute nerdy face and a bag filled with reading materials in his hand. He was very surprised and happy that his purchase amount ~$80TL awarded him with a cool graphic novel. Happiness shortly turned to a bit of confusion when he took a moment to peruse his receipt and discovered he had been charged about 4x the amount he should have been for a comic. He checked online to make sure he didn't grab a ltd edition, or special release, and determined he hadn't. I waited while he returned inside. About 10 minutes he reemerged - HAPPY AGAIN! Seems the clerk, Daniel (guessing from the receipt ), didn't catch it and agreed it had been incorrectly priced. He further apologized saying he usually catches the comics over $20 and confirms the customer is aware when they are purchasing a more expensive issue. So Daniel was sorry he missed that completely. Hubs confirmed that he was still ok receiving the free graphic novel and was assured, yes, his purchase amount still qualified for the free novel. The over charge was returned to Hubs and he was happy with the store, Daniel and his customer service. Knowhere G&C has been bookmarked for our future SD road trips. Cheers! "CC"

One of life's joys is discovering a great family run business…read more We stopped here after getting caffeinated at Dunkin Donuts across the parking lot. Another positive experience. Comic Stronghold is a son Gavin, and a Mom Trish and Pop operation. They carry all the current comics, from Patrick Horvath's Beneath the Trees, to all the new Marvel & DC titles. They even have a comfy reading area. Gavin knows his titles and is great with service and offering value to the buyer. For instance, his Ashcans are free and he has set up a table with free posters. Wow. Nice.

I'm going to start by saying I'm a comic book store snob. I go to a lot of shops and Comics…read moreStronghold has really grown on me. It's VERY welcoming and clean for new readers, kids, or comic curious individuals. For example, I dropped in after the new Superman movie came out and there was lively conversation. The owner was directing first time readers to All Star Superman which made me happy. Flash forward to this past weekend and went on Free Comic Book day(first Saturday in May) and the owner was working out of his mind to make it an amazing experience for all which warmed my Captain Cold frozen heart. Big discounts and people dressed up! I'm guaranteed to come back now that SoCal Comics has closed which ran one of the best Free Comic Book Days. RIP Uncle Ben & SoCal Comics. The Comics Stronghold is building a back issue presence and have discount bins and bundle packs which I love. I did not think this store would last when it opened, but they have endured and seem like they have regulars! Thank the Beyonder! I'm curious if they will really lean into the diversification and have Game/Comedy nights. The competition is tough being so close to Ninja Exchange and Comics-N-Stuff(DONT GO THERE). If I wasn't broke I would start a pull list from them because would like to see this shop succeed! Excelsior!

Adjacent to the heart of downtown Fullerton (where street parking and lot parking is free on…read moreSundays), this cool little comic book store offers a decent mix of new and old comics. The staff was very knowledgeable about comics and eager to banter about them. Prices are slightly high but the selection is top notch. The walls are covered in original fantasy/sci fi art and the bathroom walls are 360 degrees decorated with cool posters. In the back of the store are tables and comfy couches for gamers to gather and play.

Comic book hideout is an amazing little spot that hits the mark for any comic reader!!!…read more I really enjoyed this shop and its dedication not only to the fans of comics but they have a great spot in the back for kids and other activities along with indie artists artwork. I may have to hit them up and see if they would be willing to put some of my illustrations out. I was a let to get all my usual comics and more, the staff is very knowledgeable and it was great just talking with them. The shop has a hide out vibe which is cool and I think they could even re organize it a bit to make it feel like a lair !! That would be awesome. But that's coming from a guy who loves TMNT and has always wanted to make A turtle lair comic shop. Prices were perfect even for some of their exclusive covers and. Backlog comics. I also love that they get in the blank covers for artists. I live in Corona and I have not found a good shop out here so I have to travel out and I'm glad I found this one. I just won't be able to come down as much as I'd like to. But I appreciate the foundation of where this shop Began , the amazing owner who established a shop Dedicated to the heart of comics and the appreciation for indie artists. I'll be back for sure!!!

Randomly in the vintage district is a new friendly gaming store. As part of another store it's easy…read moreto miss them if you're not looking. Once inside you know you're in a place for gaming. Up front is random games and comics. It's nice looking for what was once a sort of army paraphernalia room of an antique store. Now more of a Starbase like its name. In the back they have tables to play card or board games. They have a big selection of snacks and drinks to fill you up when gaming. Service was friendly and was ready to answer any question.

Great selection, amazingly helpful and enthusiastic staff! They had answers to all my questions and…read morehave wonderful suggestions. I've loved every game I've bought here (all based on recommendations from Danny)! I go out to Palm Springs (from LA) just to go to this store! I also love that they have a lot of the games open for you to try out/look out. The prices are about the same as other stores and online.

The owner was very friendly and helpful. I went in there to see if they sold pokémon cards and…read moreended up buying a few graphic novels for my sister.

I have a bulk supply of comics I need to sell, and I called all my local spots, including this one…read more The older gentleman that answered the phone was so quick to help me understand my market value even though he couldn't assist in purchasing my supply. He offered a lot of expertise and great insight and I truly appreciate him for it! God bless!

I've been shopping here for years. The owner is very personable, and the staff is very friendly and…read morehelpful. The one downside I've encountered is that they have been inconsistent with making sure my comics get into my pull list (which I love that they have this as an option). Too many times to count comics have not made it in and then I have to go back and ask for them. It just happened to me again! I've been tempted to pull my business and go elsewhere, but I've built a relationship with this store. I am really hoping the owner reads this and makes the needed changes so that this doesn't keep happening.

They have great customer service. The shop was well stocked with comics and figures, especially…read morewith transformers. The prices were reasonable and the staff was very knowledgeable. Definitely will be back when in the area.

Small bookstore at the corner of the library but they had a very good selection. Looks like they…read moreare always getting donation so I'll come back for sure. Well priced and friendly staff.

I love this bookstore! Stopped in here recently to just look around and ended up with great finds…read more The volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable. Great experience!