Never give your business to this store. You'll be left disappointed. I called them in February…read morebefore putting in an order for the Magic the Gathering: Final Fantasy Collector Booster Box to verify that they had enough allocation and that their online listing for it was not a mistake. They told me that if it is up then they have allocation. Fast forward to June when the set releases. I had to find out via reddit that Strange Adventures said that they do not have enough allocation to fill orders and instead would do a *raffle* vs queue order. They said they would post who won the raffle the following day. This never happened. They also said if you want to get a refund on your preorder, you need to *e-mail* them (vs them initiating the refund). There's also other reports of customers getting charged post-announcement as well. I've sent an inquiry e-mail days ago with no response. Fortunately, I finally found out that I could cancel the order from the Shopify web page directly (I don't think I saw the option via app) and was able to do so there. Search reddit for Strange Adventures mtg or pokemon to see the extent of the issues.

Ehhh a year later and its gone down hill. I was really excited to see this place come up. The…read moreworkers aren't very friendly. Now before we get our panties in a twist, hear me out. 1 star review for unfriendliness of the workers. We walked around the whole store and looked at what was around and nobody acknowledged us. There was a iron man bobble head that was marked with a bright orange sticker on it saying "$6.99". Go to the register and was told the total was $16 and some change. My boyfriend pointed out the sticker on the front and the male worker tried to take it off right in front of us. A lot of the funko pops in this place have brightly orange priced stickers on the front. A lot of them are marked down. Now most places of business would honor something how its advertised. Guess what? Not here. They don't really care about honoring their own wrong pricing or apologizing. They are more focused on conversating with each other (workers). Don't go here. Such a let down.

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.

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.

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.

ONLY FANS... Listen,…read morebub! ONLY real FAN boys and girls know about this O.G. comic book store that's been in the valley over the decades. The best way I can pay homage to a business that was a memorable part of my childhood is to say this is one of the BEST comic book stores EVER. The store has had multiple locations around town back to the first location circa early 1990's. Atomic Comics still serves as a haven where kids of all ages can immerse themselves in fantasy and adventure and stimulate their imagination. The shop has all things comic and pop culture from figures and toys, books and graphic novels, cards and games, clothes and accessories, even a section for manga and anime. The vibe of this place is a clean, fun, safe space where kids can escape and decompress. I would even say it is a therapeutic experience and positive for mental health zoning out to comics. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and personable and willing to strike up a conversation with patrons. If you need another reason to gather here, the store hosts a variety of events and tournaments which you can explore on their website for schedules and info. If there was a nuclear fallout, Atomic Comics would be one place where I wouldn't feel bad about hunkering down. Deciding to come here is not splitting atoms. Do yourself and kids a favor, create memories and make this a tradition with your children like my dad did, and stop in to get your kid to get a comic book (or 2) every week. You'll love it, 3000! Nuff Said!

Not surprised this place closed. They were associated with the guy who owns Atomic Comics, who is…read morealso a scam artist and thief.

Much like others here, I've found Greg's to be my favorite store around for comics. It's loaded…read morewith back issues and the staff is always extremely helpful. When asking about a specific comic, you don't get a "point" in the proper direction -- they walk over to the section and hunt down your comic with you and if they don't have it, they offer alternative solutions for you. On top of the great service, they also have great prices. Most of the time they're offering lower-than-cover-price deals, which makes buying here a real treat. To me, Greg's has a real incentive to make me want to drive the extra distance past some other closer comic shops.

Friendly Staff in a convenient location with plenty of parking. Nice posters on the windows to get…read moreyou excited as you walk up with some comic nostalgia. "I had this one, wish I kept this one, cannot afford this one" - LOL Greeted as we walked in and told if we had any questions let them know, after that I was left alone to look & bin dive in peace (wife left to go to next door Dollar Tree) . "She really liked the Dollar Tree" so I actually beat her up the car. Just FYI in case your significant other is not a comic nerd. Store had plenty of old stuff & wall items to browse, along with current/new releases. There was some decent bargains to be had. I picked up some not so common books for a $1 so made my experience very good. Friendly Staff who interacted with customers as much as the customer wanted/needed. I am not local, but will definitely visit again my next time in the area. A solid Comic Book Shop !!!

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.

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.

Very friendly greeting as we entered by the shop owner, who we engaged with him throughout the…read morevisit which was nice. I brought my wife and they discussed grandkids, pop culture, and military stories while I explored the well organized and clean store. Everything was displayed nicely and clearly labeled with prices. They have a nice selection of current & past comics, some nice slabs and a couple $1 & discount bins. My wife picked up (4) Funko Pops (BTS) for our Daughter. Plenty of great stuff to look through and a little something for most fans. We really enjoyed our conversation & visit, and will definitely be back when visiting the area. Till then "We can meet on the Porch" a line from a great story shared with us about meeting William Shatner.

Amazing amazing selection! I love this store! Absolutely a location for true collectors ! Graded…read moresection is absolutely amazing! Truly something for every collector! Music is fantastic too! Truly a stop in shop !

This is the place for all things plastic models. It's a…read moregreat hobby shop that has a wide range of products relating to hobby trains, plastic scale models and a plethora of paint supplies from Humbrol, Tamiya, Model Master, Testors and Mr. Hobby among others. It's the kind of hobby shop that harkens back to the days of saving your money as a kid, and spending it on kits. They also have trains in various scales and supplies for hobby railroaders too. They're knowledgeable about the hobbies and supplies they stock. It's a family owned business. There is still a need for the brick and mortar stores, especially when you are trying to find a particular color of paint and need it today. Highly recommend them to all hobbyists!

A great locally owned shop with a kind, informative owner! I was in search for a specific primer…read morefor a sculpture I am working on and he was able to also give me a recommendation for something that might do a better job, as well as some suggestions for other materials to consider for future pieces. This year I am trying to really commit to shopping locally for things and I'm glad to find a place that has much of what I need for decent prices. I also always enjoy meeting folks who have knowledge, expertise and good salesmanship. Looking forward to returning for my next project's needs!