One of the best comic (and toy) shops in the world...If you're looking for something specific, very…read moregood chance they either have it (or something related). Super friendly owners with a wealth of knowledge. Check it out and fill some holes in your collection!

It pains me to have to write this review. I've been a comic book collector in the Bay Area since…read morethe 1970s with over 45 years of experience with local shops. I used to consider Batcave one of the 'better' comic book stores. I first started going to the store in 2019 when my wife and I would make the store one of our main destinations to buy back issues when we were passing through the area. This store used to be something my wife and I looked forward to visiting. Unfortunately, that has changed. About a month ago, we made a special trip to Santa Rosa to pick out some back issues. We had not visited in a while and we looked forward to it. While browsing the back issues, I found that I needed to use the restroom. I saw a fellow customer go into a door that appeared to be a bathroom. There was no sign on the door indicating that this restroom was not for public use, etc. When the customer walked out, I went in after them. It was extremely gross inside with a mop partially blocking access to the toilet and I felt uncomfortable touching anything. The next thing I know, the owner was yelling at me aggressively through the door and pounding in a violent manner. He shouted, "The restroom isn't for public use!!!" I walked back out past the owner, apologizing profusely while he glared at me. I explained that I saw another customer go in to use the restroom so I assumed it was for public use. I told him I was extremely sorry, that it was an honest mistake and that it wouldn't happen again. The owner didn't respond, just scowled at me. I heard his wife loudly yelling, "(insert expletive insult here)!!!" I proceeded to put the back issues I had picked out back in their boxes. I no longer felt comfortable spending my money there after being shouted at and insulted. It was a mistake anyone could have made considering the door didn't have signage saying not to use it. But the owner's reaction was over the top and extremely aggressive over something so small. I went to find my wife, explaining what had happened when I showed up without back issues. She was extremely upset and unbeknownst to me posted a review saying that the owner's behavior was unprofessional. She was not ok with the way I was treated after so many years of going there. The owner could have responded to her review in an professional adult manner but instead he chose to throw a tantrum in his response, claiming that I had left urine on his floor causing a biohazard. I thought that was the end of it. However, it wasn't. A few weeks later, I was attending the old school Berkeley Comic Show. I walked up to one of the booths and started looking through a long box. Suddenly, a hand came over the box, blocking my view. A voice yelled at me, "you are NOT welcome here! You need to keep walking! You are banned for LIFE!" I walked away calmly, caught off guard by his unhinged anger towards me. He was shouting at the top of his lungs, trying to get the attention of the other vendors at the convention and his customers - anyone who would listen. He was trying to embarrass me and get the other vendors to turn me away as well. Thankfully, the other vendors paid him no notice. He was shouting about what a piece of garbage I was for using his bathroom, how pissed he was because my wife had written a negative review, he kept going on and on. I have honestly never encountered anything like this behavior in my forty five years of comic collecting. The level of anger coming from him was out of proportion for what was a simple misunderstanding. All I can only think that the owner must be an extremely unhappy and bitter person to hold such a grudge over something so small, that he would try and ruin my convention experience by embarrassing me to other vendors. Needless to say, I will never be shopping at Batcave again. I would encourage others to do the same. I wasn't even going to post this review until I was harassed in a public space by the owner. I only hope that the owner gets the help that needs, whether that's attending anger management courses or possibly going into a different field of business.

Gigantic book store with two levels. The bottom floor is…read moretheir used book section and not as accessible for individuals with disabilities. You may have to access the downstairs on their back entrance to enter that way if you can't do stairs . Wish more Copperfield's books were more like this location with their diverse selection of used, sale and author section.

So many books, Heaven. Downstairs is a many aisles of used books for reasonable prices. Upstairs…read morethere are new books with space to roam without bumping into others. Some nice calendars and other items, but the focus is on books. Close to other stores, so you can make a day of it. Being in a shopping area, there is parking nearby. I got a spot easily in front of the store itself. Found two interesting books to being back to my collectionn at home. What will you find?.

A great comic book shop in Marin county which has a nice selection of current marvel, dc, image and…read moreindependent comics. They also have a nice selection of trade paperbacks, and graphic novels. The owner Sam guided me to Uncanny X-Men back issues, and I was lucky enough to fill some gaps in a early 90s run that I had from the 90s. They run different discounts on back issues, it was 25% off when I picked up my books. I was impressed with the organization of the back issues, and it appeared they had all been re-bagged and boarded which made them present really well. I'd also noticed they have 50-75% off on some graphic novels that they are clearing out. Recommendation: I saw they have some graphic novels of Saga of the Swamp thing by Alan Moore and Stephen Bissette. If you haven't read this, its a must buy in my opinion.

I am a collector since I was 9 years old. I was able to find vintage Disney comics I had missed out…read morefrom childhood. There are new comics, back issues, and boxes of vintage comics you can browse for your favorite title. I found this store from Google Map.

I loved the service I received upon arriving very nice shop with vintage figures and a selection of…read more Funkos/legos very good if looking to add to the collection. Will indeed be coming back

Mostly vintage action figures and funkos than comics. Is kind of hard to find we passed it once…read more The owner was really friendly to us and show us the parking in the back.

Zeppelin Comics is one of those comic shops that instantly feels welcoming. The staff is friendly,…read moreeasygoing, and genuinely loves talking comics. I spent several minutes chatting with the cashier about the new Transformers series and why it's hitting so well, while another staff member checked in and recommended a few books I hadn't even heard of. This place feels like a local bar for comic fans, except instead of drinks you're deep into comic talk and shop news. The variety here is fantastic. The wall is lined with new releases and current titles, there's a strong selection of graphic novels, and the middle of the store is packed with long boxes full of back issues, including great deals like 50-cent bins, variant covers, and bundle finds. There's just so much cool stuff to look through. Benicia is lucky to have a comic shop like this, and whenever I'm in the area, I make it a point to stop by. It's a down-to-earth, no-frills comic store that's simply a joy to visit.

This was my first time back in five years. And it's still the warm welcoming shop that I remember…read moreFilled with indie product and lots of local artist works. Absolutely wonderful. Got another T-shirt because they always make people stare back home.

The service is great, my fiancé bought a bunch of magic cards here and they're really informative…read moreand helpful. The selection is pretty good, especially the manga, they could use some more boy love but that's okay. Tom Beland used to work here and I miss seeing him. Definitely recommend getting anything by Brian K. Vaughn. "Y The Last Man" is incredible. The best story of all time. The prices are good and I've been coming here for years. Bigger location now and there's an upstairs! Yay!!

Don't ask any questions. You might be with 'IT' energy. I have gone to OP over the past few years…read more Today was probably my last time. They have always been a bit pricey. Today I went there to purchase a few 151 Chinese booster boxes. I asked where they get their booster boxes because I have ran into issues with fakes. My question was met with rudeness . I'm sorry I'm trying to be thorough. I wanted to inspect the box. We weren't allowed to touch them. So I should spend close to $400 dollars with a "trust me bro". After explaining why we were suspicious multiple times. He explained that they get their cards directly from an official distributor. I'm not sure how I was supposed to know

I started collecting baseball cards again in 2019 after a 29 year hiatus. This is the first card…read moreshop I visited after deciding to jump back in. Met Kevin, the Owner, who's been in business since the heyday of collecting in the 80's. He was extremely helpful, friendly, and didn't mind taking time to answer questions, which I had plenty of since the collecting industry had changed so much since I stopped. Over the next 3 years I bought numerous hobby products from Kevin. When COVID hit in 2020, the industry went crazy and caused prices to skyrocket. Kevin remained true and offered prices well below what he could of asked for at the time. I asked him about it and he told me he'd seen numerous highs and lows in the industry, and he wanted to take care of his loyal customers who would always come back. I have a great deal of respect for Kevin, and while I have stopped collecting new cards (I just purchase vintage), I still stop by from time-to-time to say hello. He no longer sells sports cards because the distributors got too greedy, and he didn't want to pass those excessive costs to his customers. He still sells comics though, and he is extremely knowledgeable and helpful with anyone who stops by. It's a small shop and if he doesn't have something you're looking for, he has years of connections and will either find a way to get it or point you in the right direction. If you're in the area, stop on by and take a look. You'll feel welcomed and want to come back. Not enough places like this anymore.

Friendly place, owner is very knowledgeable. I frequent this place more than any other comic shop…read more Alot of newer books, but the atmosphere is peaceful. Its almost like a second home to me n my son.

Located on Castro Valley Blvd, Crush Comics has a nice mix of new comics, and back issues. You'll…read morefind most new comics and current issues (past year) organized neatly on the left as you enter the store. If you need help finding anything, just ask the staff behind the counter. They're really helpful. They have a few long boxes set up in the front with 1 dollar comics and 5 dollar graphic novels in the front of the store. Singles are kept in the 1$ long boxes which include a lot Marvel, Image, Valiant, Ultraverse comics from the 90s, you'll also find some DC and vertigo titles as well. Sifting through these boxes gave me flashbacks of when I was a comic collector in the 90s. Towards the back left and back wall of the store, you'll find shelves of graphic novels, omnibus, and other collected editions. Back issues are set up on a large table in the back. You can find a mixed selection of different titles from Silver age to modern. I found surprising inventory of certain title runs. I have a bit more exploring to do in this store. Crush carries good comic storage stuff - boxes, bags and boards (BCW brand) on the right side of the store.

We pass by here often when driving or walking on the boulevard. Decided to stop by and browse the…read moreshop. There's a wide selection and some for cheap too. There's even a children's section in the front. It brought back memories of my own childhood. Plus the staff is very welcoming, helpful, and kind!