My favorite board game shop!! Whenever I travel, I try to check out all the board game shops I can, since they're so few and far between. Illusive is just unmatched. The customer service, the vibe, and the selection are all sooo good. I got into board games about a year ago, and discovering that you can play games for free in-store or rent from their huge selection for a small fee was a game changer. It really helped me and my partner figure out what kinds of games we liked before committing to a purchase. Every time I'm in, or whenever I have questions, the employees are so accommodating and kind. You can tell they genuinely know their stuff about every game they carry. They're also dog friendly, inclusive, creating a really welcoming community that i really appreciate! read more

I moved from Sacramento to Santa Clara recently for work. This store has the largest space I've seen for players in Santa Clara (from what I've seen) whether it's tabletop or to play a card game. I came in an hour before closing. As soon as I walked in, I was immediately greeted. They asked if I was looking for anything and was shown to the card sleeve section. I've been to multiple stores that specialize in cards. Why was this the ONLY place where I found a large assortment of card sleeves for players!! Lol I met Anna(?) or Ann, and customer service was amazing, gave all information I was asking for, and showed me the weekly schedule. I am more of a mega competitive player (but not a sore winner ;-)), so I wanted to know what their schedule looked like, what is their most supported game, etc. I believe this is a more chill, casual, friendlies kind of vibe (not a bad thing at all), and I'd be open to doing more drafts or pre-release kits or something. Hoping to bring in my coworkers and friends! I can tell that they care very much about making sure they can support their community and create an inclusive and healthy space. Masks are not a big deal for me, they're effective especially nowadays with allergies, new viruses, whatever lol Lots of different card games in stock and tabletop games for rent, a cute dog and a big space for players.. but what really made things great was speaking with Al about Witch Hat Atelier. I've been to a lot of comic book stores, and I'll see the "Favorite Picks", but that's about it. Al and I talked about it, we went through the art, explained the intro, and it really brought me in. Al's passion for stories really made me want to look at this series. I didn't buy it, but I can honestly say that I'd love to come back to the store to find out what the next big thing is Al will share with me. I can sense that these folks are passionate, accommodating, and personable. Hoping for further successes! read more

Illusive Comics & Games - Witch Hat Atelier go crazy - Comic Books Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Had what I needed puzzle wise! Friendly staff. I'll shop here again. And they have a customer reward system in place.

What an absolute wonderful shop! We're saw our kids don't get to grow up with memories of visiting the toys r us, but Ana and the team here at Illusive Comic & Games are just the best! This place transports you to all the various fandoms. It's easy for my kids to get lost in the many aisles of comic books and graphic novels. Today they featured a young photographer who was showcasing his incredible talents! We were thrilled to meet the photographer and even had the opportunity to purchase one of his prints! Love this shop and how they make it so easy to support small business! read more

Illusive Comics & Games - So much to see and buy at this lovely little comic shop! - Comic Books Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I've come here the past couple times to grab my fiancee her comics but now I've recently gotten into comics too and have been searching for Jeff an Stitch Comics Anyways they're probably the only location I know that still mask up and even provide mask at the front door so it's very comforting knowing there's still a business that respects safety. You can never be too safe. You're greeted at the door and someone's always there to say hi and or help you for whatever you're looking for. I usually head straight to the back since that's where the comics are. Once done, I head to the left side of the store where there's someone ready to bag and board your comics for you. I just signed up for their membership and not sure what it entails but since I go so often, made sense to get it. They have a beautiful selection of comics for the right price and you won't have to question if it's above MSRP. It's pretty convenient to visit if you're checking out the rest of the plaza. read more

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Clean and bright shop with a gaming and events section in the back, and diverse offerings in the main area for books, comics, board games, toys, collectibles, and a bigger and better selection of jigsaw puzzles than the Legends store nearby. Got me a new puzzle to take home since my bf and I just finished our last one over the weekend. A 1000-piece Alice in Wonderland theme with great artwork (Science & Media Museum collection). Service was sufficient, though I couldn't find anyone on the floor for assistance for quite some time, even with hardly any customers around. One employee was busy helping a chatty customer and the others were preoccupied behind counters or in the closed back section. No worries, I wasn't in a hurry and eventually found what I was looking for. read more

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They have a great selection of comics/variants. It's very organized and well kept. You'll find funko pops, pins and other goodies. Definitely a place to check out if you're in the area. read more

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Always love getting my goodies for MTG here and selling here as the employees are alway so kind and helpful! They also have an awesome selection of board games and I've bought some here as well! read more

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My favorite comic book store. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Prices are reasonable. They have comics, games, collectible toys, pins, dice and plushies. read more

I was here for Free RPG Day 2026. I arrived at 9:30am and was #6 in line. One of the employees came out at 10:05am and said that if we wanted the RPG goodies we needed to spend $20 first. She then opened the store and everyone rushed to the counter. She reminded us that we had to shop first. I went to look at the pin sets and choose two. When I checked out, they had opened three registers, and ran out of the one thing I came for, the Dispel D20. So coming early and standing in line means nothing. They should have given the folks in line for purchasing a ticket to present when purchasing. What a maddening experience as a customer. read more

The single best place to get your tcg needs. Hands down don't ever question it no matter what. They are the kindest card dealers to ever dual wield single packs straight up. You think you kkkw magic? These guys are the real wizards of the coast. They set you up with preorders on all your collector booster box madness at msrp which is an insane flex in this post universes beyond economy. And they do it with a smile. Did you forget how many singles are in the box? They actually know that because they place the games. Also don't get me started on their actual comic book selection. Their dollar bins are a poppin read more

The comic selection is great and I love how they have Pullbox to help order my comics to the store without worrying selling out. Definitely the largest current titles I've seen so far in SJ, I've seen them carry local comics too! For back issues, it's pretty small and more expensive than other shops but it's not what I really come here for. The store is LGBT friendly and are health conscious by providing mask to wear. It is mandatory before noon I believe. Great vibe and felt community based. Place is nicely organized and clean, doesn't feel stuffy People there are always friendly and reaching out if you need any help. Some feedback about the online customer service, they're helpful however the tone isn't the most professional nor the most welcoming read more

A month ago I would've given this place 5 stars. The shop really is unmatched for the area. Great selection and excellent service, I almost NEVER left without buying something. I like that they're animal friendly and the vibe there was always good. It was literally my go to shop, and I don't live anywhere close to it. But I would make the trek because it felt so comfortable every time. Fast forward to now, sadly enough I just can't shop here anymore. I genuinely don't understand why masks are required for the first hour only? Do the germs just give up and go home after that? How are we closing in on the end of 2025, the pandemic ending in 2023 and you're still enforcing a mask mandate in your store? Look, ultimately you can make up any rules you want. It's your shop. I just personally find it off-putting. I wore a mask everywhere for 3 years, followed every mandate, got vaccinated, got boosted and after all that I'm still being told I need to mask up? No thank you. Good luck to you guys though, you really do have a great shop and I wish you the best. read more

I was greeted once I came in. Great customer service. So many products to look at. They have books, games and collectables for kids and adults. Reasonable prices. read more

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Illusive is great! Tons of comics/manga, new and old. And the staff is fantastic. As Will would say earlier today, "it's ironic that I'm putting Berserk into a pink bag" read more

Illusive Comics & Games - Tote bag with comics - Comic Books Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Illusive Comics and Games is a huge store at the corner of Stevens Creek Blvd and Lawrence Expressway. It's to the left of the Harbor Freight Tools hardware store. We went in early November and they are requiring masks to enter. They do provide masks at the door if you don't have your own. They have a huge selection of blind boxes, board games, comic books, and Magic-related items. The right wall is lined with shelves of books with two small shelves of manga / anime materials. We ended up purchasing a few anime novels. The employees were friendly, welcoming, and came by several times to tell us about the specials or discounts with books or blind boxes. Illusive is one of the largest comic book shops I've been to in a long time and will be my go-to for anything comic book related. read more

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I accidentally walked in during Free Comic book day, I think that was May 2nd. It was so much fun walking down the yellow brick road of the shop. Also the staff was super helpful and friendly. My day was made. read more

The TCG employees could care less about customers service. Selection was pretty good but they could care less about showing it to you.

We wanted to encourage our little one to read for enjoyment. Cue the comic book shop. When he walked in, he said, "This place is amazing!" There's a good selection of children's books and toys. He picked a comic he had heard about at school and some small toys. We've since visited the shop several times, and each time is memorable. This is a great, welcoming place for all ages. read more

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The staff were really nice and offered to help if we needed it. They have a lit of comics, manga, kid books, collectables to enjoy browsing. And the pricing is average price like other stores. Well worth the visit. read more

I am absolutely in love with Illusive Comics. They always have the best selection of comics and graphic novels, the employees are always willing to jump and run if you have a question, or are looking for something specific. The ONLY downsides I personally have are that some of the comics can be a tad pricey, and I'm not the biggest fan of face masks being mandatory when you enter the shop, but I'm willing to do it, due to my loyalty and love for the store. read more

If you need comics and/or you need games, you need to go to Illusive Comics & Games. They've got a huge selection of both, and they're really focused on growing the local community of gamers and comic-ers(?). Every staff member I've encountered here is helpful and I've never gotten any of the "know-it-all" attitude I've received at other game stores. The owner, Anna, is incredibly welcoming and has built a strong team around her. In addition to selling all the good things, they run a lot of events here as well - my kiddo took a "learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons" session and Drew, the DM, was phenomenal - very in tune with working with kids, and extremely creative, patient and informative. I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for games or comics in the south bay! read more

Its not the closest Comic shop to me but when I im in the area its a must the staff is super nice friendly as all get out. Their bathrooms and this a weird thing to mention but i have diabetes and have to go number 1 a lot i digress their bathrooms are the gold standard for any retail establishment. They have a killer selection of comics and everything else the layout is rad I low key miss their old location but they're still killing it and I love to support this shop when i can and in the area. I can't tell you how many times i've walked out with stuff I wasn't even looking for and at great price point. read more

Great and in depth selection of single issue and ongoing comics. Nice workers and mask policy shows clear care for their community. My only wish would be for a bit of an expanded graphic novel/trades selection. read more

They have an incredible collection at this store of almost anything and everything related to comics and games like board games, comic books, merchandise like Funko, posters and other collectibles. They also have an area that's dedicated to groups wanting to play a wide selection of board games here by paying a nominal fee per hour. Games can also be rented and rental credit can be applied towards a purchase. A small discounted section(30% off) was set up as well for various items. All in all, a much needed store in this area for comic enthusiasts and board gamers for children and adults of all ages. read more

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The service is amazing, very friendly individuals who work here. There is a wide selection of graphic novels, kids books, and toys. My 2 year old loves running around to look at books and toys. The workers were very patient to have a little one running around. I appreciated the restrooms that had a baby changing table and feminine hygiene products. They even had facial tissues, first aid kit. It was very clean. We will be back to support the business. read more

Everyone at Illusive is always so nice and helpful! I was staring at a game shelf for a while and someone just came up and asked if I needed help and gave recommendations unprompted. Walked out with a new set of DND dice. :) read more

Just stopped by to browse and loved the comic selections they had. The employees were really nice and I ended up walking away with some great back issues. The store was really clean and organized and it was easy to find everything. They also carry DND items, Funko Pops, trade paperbacks/graphic novels, board games, trading cards, manga, posters, and children's books+toys. A lot of the back issues and variant comics were a bit pricey compared to what I've seen at other comic book stores, but they also had a lot of rare finds as well. Definitely worth a look for casual comic shoppers! read more

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I started collecting Pokemon cards and was looking for a binder. I called the store and Daena (?) was so helpful! She checked what products were available. I went in person to check out the store and the store was welcoming. Daena showed me where the binders were and was available for questions. read more

The staff here are so sweet! My memory is so bad, I cannot remember the name of the nice man who was explaining some cool store policies to us. For example, they rent out boardgames, but if you end up liking the game, you can use your rental fee towards the new game-that's awesome! I remember visiting them at their old location. I kind of miss it, but the new spot is very open and nice as well. They have a large boardgames and comic book collection. We actually just came by the new location by chance while in the plaza. There didn't seem to be any Gundam figures, but I might have missed it with so many things to look at! Will definitely be back! read more

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I love the service there. Staff is always willing to help you find something to your taste, discuss the selection, or just discuss the storyline. I feel for many of them it's a genuine interest and passion rather than something that just pays the bills. The store offers free masks at entrance which is nice, as I often forget mine. read more

I have been seeking another Comic Book store ever since the (Black Cat) comic store closed down in my area. By far, I consider this the best store out of all of the locations I have visited. Long story short, Illusive Comics features: -Organization -Professionalism -Friendliness -Up to date comics -Variety of inventory besides comics -Grading Appointments -A reliable Pullbox system (better than other shops) If you know what you want, the store can provide and surpass your expectations. These people do keep track of their comic selection so it is expected any ratio variants like maybe 1/25 will be more pricy. I personally don't mind driving to this place every week just to get comics every week. read more

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Pretty amazing store that contains comics, figurines, and everything in-between. When we walked in, we were welcomed by a young cheerful lady who asked if there was anything in particular we were looking for, and that if we had any questions to not hesitate to let her or any of her coworkers know. There was quite a bit of people inside, especially for pokemon (i think to play the card game), which they had a place specifically designed for card playing at the back which is pretty cool. We came here to purchase a storage container for my boyfriend's cards, some sleeve protectors, and a unicorno figurine that my daughter wanted to get. The storage container was $10 which was a bit surprising; he used to buy these before and they were much less and it was the same kind as well. Overall, we had a pleasant experience visiting this store; nice employees and quite a variety of items to peruse :) read more

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Illusive is truly a gem of the Silicon Valley! Illusive's unique features, such as an incredibly helpful and knowledgeable staff and an impressive collection of (indie) TTRPGS, have significantly enriched my gaming life. I've yet to be steered wrong and have discovered so many obscure and novel games there, many more than I've found elsewhere in the area. Illusive's commitment toward the community is evident in their mask policies. As a caretaker for an immunocompromised family and someone with lupus, my options for SAFE third-places to meet new people and find a community are severely limited. Their mask policies, both the first-hour-ask-to-mask and the very reasonable requirement for group events, have been a life changing for me. Yes, there are some small fees for events. Employees routinely working late SHOULD be compensated, especially when they kindly make themselves available for knowledgeable help as judges in addition to their other retail duties. Otherwise, their gaming areas would be "dead" retail space, not generating any income when rental real estate is prohibitively expensive out here. This is an PLUS as most folks I have met at Illusive understand this nuance and are much better gamers and acquaintances for this. Newcomers, this is the store for you to try a new hobby. read more

LONG overdue review. The boy and I have been coming here since they were at the Franklin Mall location. The new place is bigger and better and in a better location (NE corner of Lawrence and Stevens Crk). This place is great, the best and one of the biggest comic book shops in the area. Read all the other review. You'll find everything you need. Huge selection. If you can't find something, they'll help you find it -- maybe on another shelf, in a bin, online, you name it. Want to start a subscription to your favorite comic series? They'll help you do that too. Staff is extremely knowledgeable and courteous. I'm not a gamer, but from hearing side conversations, they got everything you need for that too. read more

My new favorite game shop! The store has such a wide variety of games, comics, and even funkos! I came here specifically for the dice- I heard they had a cool selection so i wanted to check it out. I ended up finding this really adorable rubix cube dice set- they're nice and hefty and perfect for D&D, so I'm super excited to use them. The shop associates are all super sweet and helpful as well. I look forward to coming again! read more

Say it ain't so, a local game store participating in price gouging! I called them before release day and they made no mention of the price increase over the phone. They lost my respect as a customer and I do not plan on going there again in the future. There are plenty of other local game stores like game kastle and legends that honor msrp. read more

Illusive Comics & Games - Full on price gouging. MSRP for Elite Trainer Box is $50. - Comic Books Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Rarely do I find a card shop that smells so nice. The air is so fresh. I can breathe without having to deal with the someone's foul stench of musk and body odor. This place is a safe haven from all the other unhygenic card shops. read more

Great customer service! A few weeks ago, I took my daughter to target to get a gift for a friend and she came across this huge figurine of Bonnie from FNAF. You know the drill; you're buying gifts and your kids try to also gift them selves LOL. I told her not today and went on our merry way... well well well.. I went online looking for it maybe a week later, gone. Couldn't even find the listing.. I went to the manufacturers website... not shipping until January!! Let tell you, I looked everywhere. People either tried to resell it for double the price, or it wouldn't ship in time for Christmas. I was super bummed out. Luckily, at the last possible moment I remembered illusive Comics! I went in and was able to special order the figurine for my daughter and I picked it up last week! All the staff were super helpful. My daughter is going to be so happy!! Thank you Illusive Comics!! read more

This their new location. The place is more spacious. The workers here are nice and friendly. They have a lot of collectibles, board games, backpacks, trading card, comic books, and more. read more