Greg's Comics

Love this place, not only is it a treat to walk around inside and see the many amazing horror…read morecollectibles but anytime I visit I always find something I want to take home with me wether it be a collectible, a graphic novel or book! Such a treat

This shop reminds me of what an old school comic shop used to be. Absolutely packed with back…read moreissues, a nice selection of collectibles, and a couple of dudes that know all the lore. Great stuff from a gem in old Mesa.

The new location is great and hard to miss! North of Main on the right side of country club

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Table outside of front entrance

Book Off

3.9(26 reviews)

3.4 mi

A good resource for used books, DVDs, music CDs, Japanese figures, Nintendo games and then some…read more Very well organized by type of item. Staff are very informative and helpful. Shared parking lot

I have a large cookbook collection and decided to start getting rid of it. Have taken a few boxes,…read moreso far. They pay a fraction of what they cost, but I hope someone else finds some pleasure in them. Better than sitting on my shelf collecting dust.

Opening Sign Feb, 2024

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Isn't she the coolest?!

Samurai Comics

2.9(13 reviews)

2.2 mi

In Phoenix on Free Comic Book Day 2024, I googled shops closest to my location, and Samurai came…read moreup. Glad it did, we arrived at the shop, greeted by a friendly staff. Set-up for free comic pick-up was easy and smooth. They allowed (3) per person, and the line moved relatively quickly. Did some Bin diving while visiting, found some books I was looking for, and picked up some new issues w/variants. Shop has a lot to look at, nicely organized, and has a good location with plenty of parking.

Great selection but terrible customer service. Do yourself a favor and go to the location on…read morebroadway. Much more helpful and happy to help and talk to customers. Comic book shopping at a local store is all about engaging with customers otherwise people would just buy online. Pricing not any better than competitors. Was trying to buy more but was so rushed that we only got half of what we came for.

3.2 mi•Tempe Royal Palms, Tempe Royal Palms

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Collectors Choice Comics

4.8(9 reviews)

Collector's Choice Comics is my go-to comic shop whenever I'm in the Tempe area. The store is…read morealways well stocked with both new releases and back issues, and it's the only shop I've found that consistently carries a large inventory of Spawn back issues, including several key issues. I've checked out other comic shops around the Valley, but none of them seem to have the Spawn selection that Collector's Choice does. They also have a great selection of graded comics and variants, which makes browsing even more fun. One thing to know before visiting: new releases and back issues are handled as separate transactions. So if you bring a mixed stack to the counter, expect to do one transaction for the new books and another for the back issues. I've never asked why they do it that way, but after shopping here several times, it's just something I expect. The staff has always been friendly and welcoming. During my last visit, the owner was interacting with customers by offering 25% off any item in the store to anyone who could correctly answer his random comic trivia question. Nobody got it right while I was there, but it was a really fun way to engage with customers. For the curious, the question was: "What was the final issue of Conan the Barbarian published by Marvel?" Answer: #275. If you're a comic collector--especially a Spawn fan--this place is absolutely worth checking out.

Kind worker gave me a free comic, I have bought comics from here for a long time and always get…read moregood quality.

Alex Sinclair POP-UP in-store signing!

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Amy Allen (Aayla Secura) in-store signing!

Brandon's Comics

3.7(38 reviews)

3.3 mi

They had what I was looking for and of course a little xtra that I didn't know I needed awesome…read moreservice.

Some of the rudest customer service I've ever encountered. Called for a question, they gave the…read morerudest response and then hung up. Unbelievable. In response to the owner: I tried calling to simply ask if they would trade a book for in store credit. They make excuses and blame the ones reviewing, but when the reviews start to all say the same thing then it becomes obvious that the owners are the issue.

Spawn / image variant covers

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This shop has it all....

Monster Comic Books

4.6(14 reviews)

5.0 mi

Wow! A trip back to my youth. This spot is just so cool…read more Comic books galore, collectible items to dream of, and all kinds of clothing and comic paraphernalia. Todd, the owner, is super cool and all he is there for is to help you with all your comic book needs you might ever have. I asked him about a comic I've had for years and he knew everything about it and was able to answer my questions WHILE he looked it up and didn't have to WAIT to look it up. Look at my pictures and see all the stuff he has. If you want to go back in time to when you were able to escape into the comic book world, stop by and check this gem of a dying bread and say hi to Todd! I'm positive he will welcome you like he's known you all his life! 5 stars for this awesome place to re-experience your youth!

Love coming to this place and Todd is awesome. If you're into Anime or old school comics, whatever…read moreand want to check it out, it even on the hunt for something go here. Great selection and amazing collectible items. Check it out!

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Double Nickels Collective

4.8(32 reviews)

5.0 mi

As someone who has been shopping for records for 40+ years, it was a pleasure to visit this store…read more It's got a good selection across all genres, with actual cheap bins that have interesting gems sprinkled amongst. The new proprietor tried to keep it similar to the prior owner-it's just cleaner and easier to browse from what I understand. Worth a visit.

If you're looking for a legit old-school used record shop, this is it! Plenty of parking, music…read moreblasting, store guy who is just chilling, and tons to look through. I didn't have time to look beyond records - this time!

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Stereophonic High Fidelity!

Amazing Discoveries

3.3(53 reviews)

4.2 mi

Amazing Discoveries was an awesome place to celebrate my son's birthday! We stopped in to pick up a…read morefew packs, and the staff made the experience even more memorable by generously giving him an extra pack as a birthday surprise. That simple gesture meant a lot and made his day even more special. The store itself was very clean, well-organized, and had a welcoming atmosphere. The staff was friendly and helpful, and there were plenty of tables and seating areas where people could sit down, play games, trade, or open their new cards. Their selection is incredible. Whether you're looking for trading card game products, comic books, accessories, collectibles, or just about any other hobby-related item, they have an impressive variety to choose from. It's the kind of store where you can spend a long time browsing because there's always something new to discover. Another thing I appreciated was their pricing. I compared prices with another card shop nearby, and Amazing Discoveries was noticeably more competitive. From booster packs and sealed boxes to even many of the single cards, their prices were generally better, making it an easy choice for where I'd rather spend my money. Overall, Amazing Discoveries delivered everything you'd want in a local game store: a huge selection, fair prices, a clean and welcoming environment, and staff who genuinely care about their customers. The birthday surprise for my son was the icing on the cake, and it's a memory he won't forget. We'll definitely be back!

I took my son here to view their Pokémon card collection.. and Amazing Discoveries did not…read moredisappoint! The staff were extremely helpful and very nice. Even the customers were kind! One of the customers noticed my son looking at the Pokémon cards and gave him one of his cards, which made my son's day! I doubt everything was reasonably priced however I'm probably not the best person to ask. I know my son got the Chaos Rising cards, and it was about $80.

Card counter

Seating area and tables

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Comic book selection

Ash Avenue Comics & Books

4.4(71 reviews)

6.1 mi

Solid comic place a must if in the area. They got enough to occupy you for a couple of hours in my…read moreopinion.

As always, I love a local shop, especially when it comes to comics. Ash Ave is a hidden gem for…read morecomics and their selection is niche. I will always find the issue or trade that I'm looking for specifically at Ash Ave. Everyone that works there is super friendly and helpful. I came in one time seeking the Absolute Batman Annual weeks after it was already sold only to find out there was one issue left that they were selling for a higher price point. I believe the owner was the one who offered it to me as soon as I vocalized how badly I wanted it and he kindly gave me a discount! When I was an avid collector, I used to come weekly here because they have some of the best selection of comics in the Valley. And they're pretty personable too. I appreciate business owners who care for their customers and always have a helping hand.

Outside

That would be the front counter pay here place.

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I like taking these overall shots.

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange

3.7(356 reviews)

2.3 mi

Every time I stop by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange in Mesa, I manage to find at least one hidden…read moregem in the comic book section. In fact, I can usually find something to check off my ever-growing wish list--which is why I keep coming back. The catch? You're going to have to put in some serious time digging through the racks. The bagged-and-boarded comics are loosely organized by DC, Marvel, and Indie, with the individual titles generally alphabetized. They also have a section of bundles, which is always worth a look if you're hunting for complete runs. Unfortunately, nothing in the bundles made it onto my wish list this time. After spending a considerable amount of time working my way through the DC and Marvel sections, I wandered over to the magazine racks and discovered even more comics--some bagged and boarded, along with plenty of raw comics that were definitely in the low-grade, $1-bin neighborhood. The downside? This section appeared to have absolutely no organizational system. Consider it the comic-book equivalent of an archaeological dig. Bring patience. And possibly snacks. I also checked out the video game section to see if there were any must-haves hiding behind the glass. I found a few games in the locked cabinet, but some were priced about the same as buying a brand-new copy. I'm not really sure how that makes sense for a resale store. If I'm buying used, I'm expecting at least a little bit of a "used game" discount. Overall, Bookmans is worth checking out if you're hunting for comics, especially if you enjoy the thrill of the hunt. Don't expect everything to be perfectly organized or easy to find. Be prepared to spend some quality time flipping through racks, digging through the less-organized sections, and hoping the comic-book gods smile upon you. I didn't walk out with a massive haul, but I did find something worth adding to the collection--which makes the hunt worthwhile. Four stars for the potential, the selection, and those occasional hidden gems. ‍

I just left the Bookman's Store on Country Club and Southern, and I was abused and disrespected by…read moreone of their staff members. I was shopping, and waiting for my trade offer for some items I brought in. I asked to look at a Collector Comic Book that was locked in a case. I asked the staff member if I could take the book out and look a it because I wanted to make sure nothing was cut out of the comic. He immediately became defensive, and his attitude became hostile. I said "if there is anything cut out it's not worth $25 and I want to check. If I damage it while looking at it, I'll pay for it." His response wasn't helpful or understanding, it was pushy and abusive. "You should just get these while you see them. No one has these, and I've never seen one in our store since I've been here". I said "I have been collecting comics all of my life, and if there is anything cut out, it's not worth $10 to me". Again, instead of being friendly and asking anything helpful or asking questions, he was pushy and forceful, and became even more irritated when I pointed out the water damage on the back of the comic and told him I didn't want it. He was very unfriendly from the start. A toxic person, to be as kind as I can be. I received notice that my trade offer was ready, but I cancelled my trade offer, and walked out of the store with the items I had brought to trade. I WILL NEVER RETURN AS LONG AS THAT PERSON WORKS THERE. When I advised the staff of what happened, they seemed disinterested in doing anything. I asked them "how can you allow a person who treats customer this was to work here, and why would you want to work here if the business allows this?" They all looked at me with blank stares on their faces. A manager did talk to me, but it was the same attitude as the rude employee. He didn't introduce himself my name. He didn't try to find out the name of the employee. His attitude, like the rude staff member, was an attitude of not wanting to be there, an attitude of feeling irritated that they have to actually talk to a customer and assist them, an attitude of superiority and entitlement, an attitude that their customers do not matter to them and that they don't respect people in general. I advised their manager on duty that I work as a customer service consultant, and the employees treatment was unacceptable. He did offer complimentary credit, but did not indicate how much. I declined and told them honestly "I don't care if you pay me a Billion dollars in cash, I don't want it if that person works here. What he did was unacceptable and he should be fired". I am sure they won't do anything, and I want everyone to know that Bookman's is a TOXIC company who does not appreciate their customers, and they will screw you over and abuse you if you go there.

Nature books

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Navid K.

14 years ago

Greg and his employees are genuinely nice people. I've known this place since I was a little kid. Ironically it wasn't until I was older that I started buying comics. The staff is friendly and willing to help you out. After a while the lack of light and narrow pathways really grow on you. read more

Jeff N.

11 years ago

Place is fantastic, always friendly and very helpful. Staff is very knowledgeable. We enjoy our visits.

kyle p.

6 years ago

Spectacular customer service and truly great selection of comics. I love to come here

John B.

10 years ago

Rude staff, messy disorganized store, unpleasant odor, will not return

Topcat F.

11 years ago

I liked it

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